Unrest Follows Shooting as Monroe Strives for Peace
Last night in Monroe a tense mood prevailed with groups on corners and in front of gathering places. Mayor Forsythe and Sheriff Parker led a prompt response, keeping peace as a black suspect Wade fired on whites injuring several and prompting a large funeral-like burn of his body.
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Forsythe
Parker
Monroe
Wade
Old City Hall
Grant
Hugh Biggar
Simon Marks
George McCormack
Trenton
Herman Abrams
Leon Redding
Messrs
J. J. Jordan
W. B. Clark
Dr. Bennett
L. J. Gimler
Brennan Liquor Company
Mr. Gimler
Meadville Under Martial Law After Shooting. One Arrest
Natchez Miss Aug 25 Under martial law Meadville remains quiet after a shooting tied to an assassination attempt on Chancery Clerk Ernest Newman. Buckley Halford, white, 21, is in custody on $1500 bond awaiting preliminary exam. Fred Middleton, 25, eluded arrest. Marines patrol town as factions delay truce efforts and prepare for tomorrow’s hearing.
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Natchez
Miss
Chancery
Ernest Newman
Meadville
Buckley Halford
Fred Middleton
Istrict
Wall
Tomor
Monroe
Ernest
Newman
Whittington
State Pays 100000 Toward New Orleans Court House
Baton Rouge reports the state treasurer mailed a 100000 check as the second installment of the state's 200000 contribution to the New Orleans court house. The payment clears 1908 obligations, easing finances for 1909 as tax collections begin and the general fund risks are reduced.
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Baton Rouge
New Orleans
State Supreme Court
State Library and Law Library
Attorney General
Board of Health
Board of State Engineers
Board of Assessors
Port Orleans Levee Board
Board of Commissioners of the Leper Home
State Board of Equalization
State Board of Liquidation
Llayton Entrerage and Political Moves Topic
fragmentary note mentions congressman J. K. Ransdell and Ruston attorney position, suggesting political maneuvering or candidacy. context unclear due to incomplete OCR.
Clayton Signals Slow Start in Fifth District Campaign
Hon. J. E. Clayton of Lincoln parish says he has been encouraged by Democrats districtwide to run against Hon. J. E. Ransdell for the Sixty-Second Congress. He plans a formal announcement later and will speak at public gatherings before launching an active campaign. Clayton, a Louisiana lawyer, hails from Concordia parish with a prominent Democratic family heritage.
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J. E. Ransdell
Clayton
Ransdell
Concordia Parish
J. L. Clayton
John M. Clayton
Fifth Congressional District
Democratic Party
Earthquake with deaths and injuries in Siena region Italy
A strong tremor at 1:29 a m devastated San Lorenzo Perse and Buconiconvento within twenty miles of Siena injuring many. One person died and masonry blocked streets. Piombino felt a repeat shock five minutes later. Siena itself had a severe but contained shaking. People fled in panic as authorities reassured safety.
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Siena
Italy
San Lorenzo Perse
Buconiconvento
Piombino
Buildings Wrecked by Heavy Earthquake Shock in Province
A strong earthquake struck the Si en a province causing extensive building damage. Authorities report collapsed structures and several injuries with relief teams dispatched to affected towns. Nearby communities mobilize to assist residents and secure debris.
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Heravy
Arthquake
Province OF
Moncre Presses For New Depot Against Railroad
Moncre towns the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad and the Progressive League in a complaint to the railroad commission. They allege threats to move shops to Shreveport or Vicksburg if Monroe resists building a new depot. The League says the present depot is inadequate for travelers and vows a vigorous fight for a new station.
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Baton Rouge
Moncre
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Progressive League
Railroad Commission
U. S. and P
Shreveport
Vicksburg
Monroe
Island Sinks as Earthquake Threatens Clipperton Claim
Acapulco dispatch reports warship General Guerrero sailing to inspect Clipperton Island after earthquakes. France and Mexico dispute sovereignty now under arbitration by Italy's king. Island, peak of extinct volcano, may be submerged risking governor Ramon Arnaud and residents along with guano workers. Also a note offering foot relief.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
Guerrero
Clipperton Island
France
Mexico
Italy
Ramon Arnaud
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Tom Wilford
Webb & Steel
Yes
Steve. Burker
Iron Mountain Division
Steve Burke
Board of Trade
Mayor Forsythe
Motive
G Meadville
Newmans
Eugene
Sam
Llayton
Ruston
Jos
K. Ransdell
Mr. Clayton
Encourag
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H. R. Rayner
Cumberland
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