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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
1
A major fraud scheme involved counterfeiters targeting Mexico’s government. Investigators uncovered plans, identifying key suspects and potential channels of the operation. Authorities vow to pursue arrests and secure public funds.
In Louisville a million dollar counterfeit operation is broken after Marion Roberts trails led to arrests of John Roberts Nannie Harp and Bill Koenig. Rob erts confessed plans to move fake Mexican pesos via a Louisville broker and a brass bound trunk containing counterfeit notes. The Roberts brothers face $15 000 Federal bonds. Koenig and Harp released.
The man claimed he printed all pesos notes in the country and did not intend to defraud the United States. He said his goal was merely to get rich. Roberts, son of the late Judge Roberts, had bond set at $15,000 and waived the examining trial.
Baton Rouge Aug 20 For the first time in years every tax collector in the state has made final settlement with State Auditor Capdevielle before the legal limit. Sheriffs will receive 1909 assessment rolls after Board of Equalization work. A 1908 law, backed by Capdevielle, requires final settlement for one year’s taxes before the new year. The drive follows the Letton shortage in New Orleans tax office.
Two people were killed one paralyzed and two remain hospitalized after an electrical surge in Alexandria. Emergency crews responded to the incident at an unidentified site. Authorities are investigating the cause of the surge and the extent of damage.
At the motorsport opening near Indianapolis two men Bourque and Holcomb were killed in a 250 mile race when the Knox car swerved and crashed into a fence. Burman won the race as track conditions drew criticism from the American Automobile Association over dangerous ruts and oiling needs.
Baton Rouge August 20 Superintendent Harris bars provisional certificates this year prompting outcry from teachers from other states who must take the regular examination at the end of the month to obtain a Louisiana teaching credential. Montgomery Alabama August 20 The Fuller prohibition bill passes the Senate with little opposition, blocking liquor advertising in newspapers and magazines.
Washington report notes the agricultural balance of trade rose from 234 million to 411 million dollars annually over twelve years spanning Secretary James Wilson's tenure, a 75.7 percent gain. It cites employment growth from 2,444 in 1897 to 19,420 in 1908 and notes cotton yields per acre rose 11 percent from 172 to 191 pounds in the ten years to 1906.
Deputy Sheriff W A Denson of Jasper county Texas escorted Jim McFadden, sought for the murder of F H Hayes in Warren Arkansas two years ago, from Monroe to Warren via the A L G railroad after Arkansas authorities confirmed the identification. The suspect was held at the parish jail overnight before transport.
Washington reports an extraordinary clash in the Department of Agriculture as Secretary Wilson and Dr. H W Wiley contend over benzoate of soda in foods and the Remsen board verdict. The fight spans the South with governors and industry factions, threatening policy under Taft and Roosevelt era food and liquor rules.
Barney Oldfield ran a bronze car mile in 43.2 seconds but failed to match yesterday's record by 0.1 second. The five mile race was won by Strang in a Buick with a time of 4 minutes 48 seconds.
Cheyenne Wyo Aug 20 Ed McCarthy of Cheyenne posted the best time in steer roving during frontier days events at the celebration. He caught threw and tied the steer in forty four and two fifths seconds securing a leading performance.
North Louisiana Agricultural Society to meet at Calhoun Experiment Station on Thursday August 26 with Dr. W D Hunter of the U S Department of Agriculture speaking on Early Fall Destruction of cotton stalks. Members urged to inform neighbors and destroy all stalks by October 1 to combat boll weevil.
A heat wave described as torrid blankets the region with high temperatures. Officials warn of heat-related health risks as residents seek shade and hydration amid soaring daytime highs.
Cooling breezes swept the South and Southwest bringing relief from days of extreme heat. Five heat deaths are reported in New Orleans Dallas Cheneyville and Houston as temperatures hit 100 in Dallas and 107 in Houston. Natchez records a 103 peak before a drop to 87.
A Fifth Avenue jeweler's employee misplaced a package containing a diamond tiara brooch a diamond studded watch and a large emerald on an Erie Railroad ferry. The package valued well over 25000 dollars is missing and a reward of 5000 dollars is offered for its recovery.
California prunes ready to serve in one and two pound cans at Walk er's Progressive Grocery. A short promotional item highlights the product and invites customers to try them.
Basil Hayden, who never left his yard since 1863, died at Green Brier Nelson County. His hermit life began after his sweetheart died and he avoided all contact for decades. An estate overseer, Borders, saw only a handful of words spoken in years and managed a fortune nearing $100 000 in chinks pillowslips and cast off clothing.
On August 20 in New York the stock market opened with intense floor activity and many issues sold at whatever bids appeared. Prices fell 5 to 15 points from Monday’s high, signaling broad weakness amid volatile early trading.
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