Diggs Convicted on All Counts in Federal Case
Diggs found guilty on all counts in a federal trial. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison per count. The judge scheduled sentencing for later.
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21 Aug 1913
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
1
Diggs Guilty On Mann Act Counts After Reno Trip
In Sacramento California Maury I Diggs former state architect was found guilty on four Mann Act counts for transporting Marsha Warrington and Lola Norris to Reno Nevada for immoral purposes. The jury split on two counts with sentencing set for September 2. Diggs and co defendants faced up to five years per count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Marsha Warrington
Sacramento
Cod
Reno
Nev
Maury I. Diggs
California
Federal Penitentiary
Diges
Drew Caninetti
Anthony Caminetti
Diggs
Lola Norris
Marsha Warrinton
van Fleet
J. P. Diggs
Mershall Diggs
United States
Krull
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Marsha Warrington Wross
Cal
F. Drew Caminetti
Theatre Opens Season With New Pons WEE Run
The theatre announces the opening of its season featuring Pons WEE Run Vaudeville and pictures in a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pons Wee
Sugar's Theatre to Open Season with Vaudeville and Films
August 31 marks the opening of Sugar's Theatre in Monroe with vaudeville and motion pictures. About thirty attractions are booked with more to come as regular plays are scarce. The program runs nightly with weekly changes for vaudeville and films, plus famous titles like Quo Vadis and The Last Days of Pompeii to be shown during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar
Monroe
Regula
Bookey
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Jackson
Natchez
Alexandria
Shreveport
Pompeii
Sugar’s
Statement on renovations and upcoming improvements
Mr. Sugar announces he has overhauled and redecorated the property since taking control. He pledges further improvements as the season progresses to enhance comfort for guests and patrons.
Thaw's Counsel Delays Habeas Corpus Writ
The defense for Thaw has decided not to attempt a habeas corpus writ today. Legal strategy centers on ongoing battle royal proceedings and potential future filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Will Thaw Arraignment Delay Surprises Canadian Officials
Canadian officials were surprised as Harry Thaw’s defense delayed the habeas corpus proceeding in Sherbrooke. Lawyers seek to strengthen the case before arraignment next Wednesday while immigration authorities prepare to deport him if released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford White
Associated Press
Sherbrooke
Harry Thaw
Dominion Immgration
New Hampshire Line
Dominion
New York State
Stanford White
Matteawan
Mitchell Thompson
Toronto
Hornbeck
Conger
Duchess County
N. Y
Roger’ Thompson
New York City
Thompson
Superior Court Room
Tha
Coaook
Thaw
Thaw Case Sparks Talk of Sanity and Possible Mexico Action
Report notes Thaw case links to possible cross border action as defense argues Thaw’s sanity remains contested in Canada. Thompson’s arrest draws attention as he evades a camera detail and is jailed. Thaw receives messages from supporters while his sister offers aid and his mother remains silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conger
Roger Thompson
Thaw
Canada
Thompson
Mary Copeley Thaw
Margaret Thaw Carnegie
George Lauder Carnegie, Jr
Harry
Sherbrooke
Penrose proposes troops to Mexico and a flexible $25 million aid plan
Senator Penrose offers a resolution giving the President authority to dispatch troops to Mexico and an amendment to the appropriation bill to spend $25 million as needed. He criticizes Secretary Bryan's $100,000 pullout plan, arguing treaty rights protect Americans and property. Other senators urge caution amid deadlocked talks with Huerta and Lind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Washington
Penrose
Wilson
Mexico
Bryan
Murder of Hunter Jim Kelley Shocks Lafourche Area
Sheriff Parker and Coroner Gray investigated the Bon Air plantation killing of hunter and trapper Jim Kelley. Charles Sartor confessed to murdering Kelley for six dollars, taking his money, buying shoes and a gift for his wife, and fleeing toward home. Sartor was jailed awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Charles Sartor
Wire
Jim Kelley
Lafourche
Monroe
Kelly
Jack Parker
C. P. Gray
Gray
Victor C. Barringer
R. G. Swanson
J. P. Parker
J. P. Parker, Jr
McGuirre
John T. Cole
Sartor
Jefferson Davis Portrait Unveiled in Jennings Parish
A portrait of Jefferson Davis was unveiled today in Jennings Louisiana before a gathering from across the parish. The ceremony featured local officials and attendees observing the unveiling of the oil painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Jennings, la
Negro Kills White Man in Dark Shoreline Incident
A report describes a fatal shooting where a Black man killed a White man with a gun near the shore. Details on motive are not provided and authorities investigate the case.
Four Die as Sawmill Boiler Explodes in Union
An explosion at a Union sawmill boiler killed four men including owner W. D. Buntyn and fireman John Busby. Cleveland and Oliver Johnson also died later. Oliver Buntyn is gravely hurt. The blast likely stemmed from a defective water gauge in a remote location.
Explosion Throws Boiler Across Mill Area In Fatal Blast
A boiler explosion wrecked the mill as crew members at work were injured. The blast sent boiler fragments a quarter mile, demolishing a building and knocking down a tree. W D Buntyn, noted lumber manufacturer and farmer, was among those affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Buntyn
Emperor Criticised Germans by Alleged Hebel Letter
A letter supposedly written by Socialist leader August Hebel before his Aug 12 death, published in London, claims he said the German emperor valued French arms in the Balkan War, blamed the German element for Ottoman misfortunes, and criticized German officers as incapable of commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
August Hebel
Germany
Senate Debates Currency Bill Amid Regional Reserve Revisions
Washington Aug 21 Democrats in the House debate the administration currency bill. Senate currency committee chair Owen signals support but may push changes as Shafroth Hollin and Reed propose alterations including limits on forms of currency and treasury issuance. Owen opposes Lea bill style emergency currency expansion and fears political drawbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Owen
Senate
White House
Shafroth
Hollin
Hollis
Treasury
Reed
Democratic Party
Ree Lyceum Course Ready
A local education program announces readiness for a new course titled Son of Poder Pore. The effort appears to involve community leaders and the Pore family and aims to broaden lyceum offerings this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REE Lyceum
Poder Pore
Free Lyceum Course Receipts Show Strong Support for 1918 14-14 Season
Manager F E Neville presents a detailed financial statement for the Monroe Free Lyceum Course season 1912-13 with receipts totaling 255.00 and numerous contributions from civic groups and individuals. The announced lineup for 1918 14 includes the Lehmann Quintet Forty Century Orchestra and International Opera Company among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Neville
Monroe
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