Defense Now Has a Chance
Defense officials claim the case hinges on whether witnesses confirm the girls were not abducted or harmed for immoral purposes. Authorities emphasize ongoing investigation and legal considerations.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
1
Diggs Caminetti Case Faces Clash Over Immoral Transport
In San Francisco on August 16 the Diggs Caminetti case pivots as the defense contends they did not transport Mirsha Warrington and Lola Norris for immoral purposes. A post adjournment incident sparked a brawl outside the federal building as photographers chased Diggs and family members, leading to a patrol-wagon detainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Maury I. Diggs
F. Drew Caminetti
Diggs
Caminetti
Mirsha Warrington
Lola Norris
Sacamento
Reno
Federal
Maury Diggs
Eviin
Diges
Devlin
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Diggs Trial Hears Testimony On Conduct And Flight Motive
Intermission brings testimony alleging Diggs entertained young women in his office. M Diepenbrock and local witnesses corroborate, while Diggs' father describes family pressure and intent to prosecute if conduct does not stop. Defense aims to finish their case by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggs
PB. J. O’brien
Leitch
G. A. Put Nin
Sacramento
Marshall Diggs
Daminetti
Miss Warrington
Miss Norris
Nellie Barton
Miss Barton
Charles S. Harris
Weekly News Forecast Sees Broad International and Domestic Events
Washington August 16 The week will focus on the Mexican situation and tariff currency legislation. Brig Gen Edgar Z Seeger retires for age and Brig Gen Marion P Meas retires under 40 year service clause. Lord Haldane sails to New York Montreal for American Bar Association address. Major conventions include mining engineers in Butte life insurance in St Paul and National Negro Business League in Philadelphia. International events include Francis Josephs three birthday anniversary The Hague Peace Congress Ostend Fisheries Congress Berlin International Athletic Congress Newport National Lawn Tennis Championships Ro ckingham Frontier Carnival Cheyenne and Toronto Canadian National Exposition. Battle Creek team appears to have the Southern Michigan league pennant sewed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washisston
D. C
Congress
Edgar Z. Seeger
Rio Grande
Marion P. Meas
Lord Haldane
England
New York
Montreal
American Bar Association
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Butte
American Life Insurance Companies
St. Paul
National Negro Business League
Philadelphia
Kys
Heat waves scorch three states amid blight on crops
Heat waves sweep three states triggering coal and wheat disruptions. Officials warn of strain on agriculture and energy supplies as temperatures soar and food production potential shrinks.
Widespread Drought Drives Heat and Water Famine
Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma endure a 12 day heat wave with temperatures above 100 degrees. Rainfall is scarce though brief showers occur. water supplies dry up forcing cattle markets, hay and corn shortages, and fires from dry conditions. Farmers race to use scarce fodder and cattle losses rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Topeka
Olathe
Lawrence
Medicine Lodge
Cottonwood Falls
Kans
Kansas State
Water drought drives price rise and hunger protests in city
The article notes rising milk prices due to drought and lack of pastures. It reports 100 leading horse owners petitioning the Water Hoard for more fountains, and Governor aid amid horses dying from water shortage. Swamp Park housed about 2,000 outdoor sleepers as mosquitoes flourished in dry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonce
Oklahoma
Daughters Plan Key Roles for Confederate Veterans Reunion
Eighteen to twenty members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meet in the secretary’s office to organize housing and headquarters for the Louisiana Division reunion of Confederate Veterans in Monroe October 1–3. A five member committee is named with Mrs Henry Blanks as ex official chair, plus Mesdames Dawkins Munholland Gordon Trousdale and Smith. Secretary Hilson seeks a one cent per mile fare. George H. Smith suggests applying through J. E. Hannegan to obtain a uniform rate via the W P A channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Joenry Blanks
O. C. Dawkins
John Munholland
Will Gordon
Ariseo Trousdale
J. W Smith
Hilson
Geo. H. Smith
Louisiana Divison of Confederate Veterans
Monroe
J. E. Hannegan
St. Louis
Governor Glynn Declines to Bargain Away Oper Functions
The governor states the situation remains unchanged and refuses to trade off functions of operations. No concessions are made. The stance preserves control over essential operational duties and resists political bargaining tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glynn
Government in New York Sees Two Governors Fight for Power
Governor Glynn refuses to submit the succession dispute to courts and declares he will perform all duties of the office except where blocked by Sulzer’s illegal actions. Sulzer seeks court ruling on legitimacy while Mrs. Sulzer’s illness prompts medical attention and a guarded executive mood at the capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Glynn
New York
William Sulzer
State of
Court of Appeals
Mr. Sulzer
Executive Mansion
Gov. Sulzer
Executive Chamber
Capitol
Abrahams
Pawn Brokers Subpoenaed After Lobby Committee Testimony
Testimony by U N McMichael before the House Lobby Committee alleges Con gressman Medermott took part of a large corruption fund raised by pawn brokers to defeat legislation. Four pawn brokers are subpoenaed as McMichael remains on the stand. Newport Aug 16 Secretary Daniels spoke to battleship Idabo crew about Woodrow Wilson era aims, noting the president’s father could have steered him to Annapolis if not for other paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. N. McMichael
House Lobby Committee
Medermott
McMicehael
Newport
Danilels
Woodrow Wilson
Annapolis
Lineman A M Arnold Dies After Pole Fall
A M Arnold, Cumberland Telephone lineman, fell head first from a nearly twenty foot pole at Walnut and Pine, died at night after being taken to Dr Catlett's sanitarium. He was eighteen, brother R V Arnold lived in Shreveport. Funeral at St Matthew's Catholic Church. Ouachita parish records note twelve violent deaths since July 24 with others reporting injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Arnold
Cumberland Telephone Company
Walnut
Pine Streets
Arnold
R. V. Arnold
Shreveport
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Father Vandegaer
Ouachita Parish
Mexico Situation Hopeful As Lind Mission Moves
Washington August 16. Secretary of State and observers foresee the next move coming from the Huerta government regarding President Wilson's note. Lind meets with Gamboa and reports cordial talks while Huerta stays silent. Officials expect a possible early election call but warn details are uncertain and no arms embargo is planned now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Tf In
Huerta
Mrray
Auerta
Wilson
Mexico
Mexico City
Gamboa
John Lind
Niueria
Chamber of Deputies
Reform
Madero
Jound
Amercan
Iberta
Mr. Lind
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Wes
Satramento
California
Warrington
Mento
Rockingham
N. H
Cheyenne Wye
Toronto
Battle Creek
Red Cross
the Famous Co., Ltd
Kinsley
Oakhill
Abilene
The
Hague
International Peace Congress
Palace of Peace
Mrs. Suler
Sulzer
Vise
Ane
Lower Budy
Supreme Court
Court
Peage
Erta
Peace and Friendship
Monroe City League
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