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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
The piece argues that a worthless class of people imposes on the community and that the better class of blacks in Monroe should assist officers and citizens in removing disreputable criminals. It warns that if blacks do not help, they deserve the same treatment given to offenders of heinous crimes.
A crazed African American bought a shotgun in Monroe and fired on bystanders, wounding twenty nine. No armed civilians intervened. the assailant was shot by others. The incident sparks calls for stricter gun controls and disarming turbulent characters, while praising Monroe residents for restraint.
All old accounts of the Star Printing Company and the Ouachita Printing Company publishers of The Monroe News will be pushed for collection. Ample warning has been given and strict methods will be used. Remittances payable to the News-Star Publishing Co., Ltd. 28-tf.
In the name of the Kings Daughters of Monroe the group appeals for urgent financial aid to relieve distress. They aim to help eight or nine people including five children and a lady who lack nourishment and funds for basic needs such as ice. Donations may be left at local drug stores or banks.
The News-Star denounces idle and shiftless Black residents as the cause of crime. It calls for closing low dives and rounding up vagrants, insisting swift punishment deters criminals while noting many Black citizens are law abiding.
A Shreveport Journal opinion denounces lynching and arson following a deadly shooting by a Black assailant in Monroe. The editorial condemns revenge acts and argues no defense justifies killing or burning a dead man, urging restraint amid crime-driven anger.
A violent incident in Monroe Louisiana left twenty nine men wounded by a single assailant described as a negro who ran amuck. The event is noted as a rare flare of racial tension and unrest with details still developing.
A French government threat to raise tariffs on American goods collides with Parisian chic as American gay millionaires reportedly spend fortunes in Paree, despite tariff restrictions.
The passage urges restraint and curb on vengeance as provocation stirs the fighting blood. It commends the public for nobly passing a crisis through measured response and unity.
A short reformulation of graft as a political joke declares it a good thing to not be involved. A culinary note jokes about an elephant foot needing thirty six hours to cook. Observations compare landladies and prunes and recall fourteenth century chicken prices in England. A Texas paper claims Texas girls are sweeter than Louisiana’s, with a Missouri stance stated.
Frank Morgan a white timberman for Grayling Lumber Co at Chapman parish was killed last night while sitting on his bed in a tent. Two shots fired from outside pierced his body. buckshot and bird shot suggest two assailants. Sheriff Parker investigated at the scene and had not returned with any arrests.
The United States Weather Bureau announces a storm warning for New Orleans as a Gulf central disturbance lies south of Louisiana and moves northwestward.
Colorado Springs Colo August 26 The National Insurance Commissioners convention adopted reports urging fraternal insurers to self regulate Fred W Porter of Illinois is a leading candidate for president and Eugene McGivney of Louisiana is likely for vice president Mobile shows early lead in the race for the next convention.
New York August 26 Harriman stocks weakened again at the opening. Union Pacific opened around 2031⁄2 to 2021⁄2, down about three points from yesterday. Southern Pacific trading was moderate with a decline over one point.
Mother Jones, labor union figure, said she would go from San Antonio to El Paso to try to prevent the Taft Diaz meeting. She did not disclose how she would attempt to block the presidents.
Rev H A Wood preached on The Last Night of Belshazzar last night at West Monroe revival. Three were saved and two applied for church membership as a large congregation gave attentive response.
A full line of Dr Prices extracts junket tablets ice cream powders fruit coloring ice cream salt and related items are offered at Walker's Progressive Grocery providing a variety of ingredients and flavoring supplies for home use.
Beginning with stock urges farming specialization and pure bred sires. It recommends adding dairy cows beef cattle horses mules hogs and sheep fed from farm products. A Starkville Georgia reference appears with Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition parade drills and a class initiation for 500 candidates in a grand convention program.
Seattle Washington is hosting a large Modern Woodmen of America convention for a two day session. Delegates from many cities attend the summer gathering in Seattle.
An ad from Fox Grocer Co, sole agents for Richelieu Brand canned goods, touts Creole onions and green matoes for pickling at 75 cents per bushel. Cumberland phone 59 lists delivery service and contact.
Two pound cans of Royal Sealed rolled oats available at Walk er's Progressive Grocery. Guaranteed not to be buggy. Phone your orders.
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