Beattie to Face Cross Examination in Cousin Grilling
Beattie will testify as the cousin faces a grueling cross examination. The proceedings focus on the relationship and potential implications for the case.
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29 Aug 1911
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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 29, 1911
Page
1
Paul Beattie Testifies in Sensational Wife Murder Trial
Chesterfield Virginia August 29 opening of a sensational wife murder trial featured a tense cross examination of Paul Beattie who testified against his cousin Henry Clay Beattie Jr Beattie was expected to take the stand in his own defense prior to this the defense labeled Pauls testimony yesterday as a fabrication and claimed if Henry was guilty Paul shared the blame Paul denied knowing of the murder before it happened
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
Paul Beattie
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Beattie
Smith
Guerdone
Paul
Paul Battie
Paul D. Beattie
Henry Clay Battie, Jr
Beattie Relates Postmurder Remorse in Battie Case
Chesterfield testimony shows Paul Beattie cousin of Henry Clay Battie Jr telling jurors he learned within a day of the murder that the accused regretted the act. He details pawnshop gun purchase and domestic turmoil as the trial unfolds in Virginia court.
Feather Report Showers Tonight and Cooler Outlook
The forecast notes generally cloudy skies with showers tonight or Wednesday and a drop in temperatures.
Beattie Jr. Case Details Shotgun Purchase Confession
A witness recalls meeting Beattie Jr on Short and Main, riding to McAvoy's bar, then buying a single barrel shotgun for Beattie Jr. The gun was paid for with $2 and five cents for cart ridges, wrapped after purchase, with a note bearing the buyer’s name. The witness then mentions seeing Henry Clay Beattie Jr at Uncle Henry's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Henry
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Leads July Train Delays at St Louis
July report shows Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain trains were least late among lines entering St Louis Union Station. Wabash had the highest late-train rate, with two trains late 26 and 27 times respectively. National Guard officers praised Missouri Pacific for moving 22300 troops in ten special trains with perfect service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
St. Louis
Union Station
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Rock Island
Harvey C. Clark
National Guard of
Nevada
National Guards
Supt. Sommers
Clark
B. F. Bush
Rush
Col. Galbroth
Taft Swing Around the Circuit On Schedule
President Taft plans a westward swing starting September 15 visiting twenty four states. The schedule shows he will traverse all commonwealths west of the Mississippi and several eastern states, with five states plus Arizona and New Mexico omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Mass
Taft
Arizona
New Mexico
Mississippi
Six Die in Regina Train Collision on Grand Trunk
Six men were killed in Regina Sask when a caboose rear collided with a flat car on the Grand Trunk Railway. The victims were seated on the caboose’s rear when the crash occurred today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
Grand Trunk Railway
Champ Clark Grillstaft Criticizes Hamilton Speech
Champ Clark accuses President of misquoting facts in his Hamilton address. The dispute centers on quotes cited during the speech and the accuracy of the administration's record in the delivery.
State Board of Equalization outlines future plans
The document discusses upcoming strategies by the State Board of Equalization to reform property assessment practices. It outlines anticipated policy directions and administrative steps the agency plans to implement to improve equalization across jurisdictions.
Storm Center Over Georgia as Taft Criticized by Clark
Quincy Ill Aug 29 President Taft was accused of not stating facts in his Hamilton speech in a lengthy interview with Speaker Champ Clark Clark voiced satisfaction at shaping tariffs as the key issue in the coming election He said Democrats only played politics to keep faith with the people and deny politicizing the tariff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Georgia
Quincy, Ill
Taft
Hamilton
Champ Clark
Equalizing Assessments Board to Guide Parish Assessors
Baton Rouge Aug 29 The Board of Equalization adjourned and outlined new procedures to ensure accurate assessments. Instructions will explain bank assessment methods and separate property classes, with town and city lots now clearly categorized. A uniform method for additions and deductions to reach equalized figures will be printed on assessor sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Board of Equalization
Storm Plight Diminished Wind As Gulf Coast Endures Damage
Reports from storm bound points in the south remain meagre. The Weather Bureau says Georgia's wind intensity has diminished and contact with Savannah Jacksonville and other coastal points was difficult. Charleston suffered heavy damage with six torpedo boats swept ashore and the navy yard damage valued at $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Georgia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Charleston
Charleston Navy Yard
Two Killed in Revolver Battle Near Pineville
Pineville Kentucky August 28 mass fight ends with Cal Mirack alleged to shoot Matthew Jones and kill Mrs Jos Gibson the sole witness A posse pursues Mirack for the shooting incident in the town outskirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
Cal
Mirack
Matthew Jones
Jos. Gibson
Labor Day Event In Monroe Draws Circulated Invite
A circular letter invites Monroe residents to a September 4 Labor Day barbecue and basket picnic at Court Square. It notes no political speeches in the public invite yet mentions speaking by advocates for united labor and leading state men. invitations to specific officials are unclear. The notice dates August 25 1911 and hints at future continuation on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Square
Monroe
Court House
United Labor
Bishop John E. Gunn Consecrated Natchez Bishop
Rev. John E. Gunn D D was consecrated Bishop of Natchez Miss in Atlanta Ga on August 29 He succeeds the late Bishop Heslin The ceremony at Sacred Heart church featured South region prelates and Rome linked ritual Archbishop Blenk of New Orleans officiated Other visiting bishops attended and Gunn born in Ireland forty eight years ago trained in Dundalk England and Rome prior to ordination in 1890 He taught in Marist College Atlanta and served Sacred Heart parish before his elevation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EK. Gunn
Natchez, Miss
Heslin
Atlanta
South
John E. Gunn
Sacred Heart Church
Blenk
New Oreans
Savannah
Mobie
Nashville
Natchez
Ireland
Marist Fathers
Dundalk
England
Rome
America
New Marist College
Sacred Heart
Clerical Error Shifts 1911 Parish Assessments
The board reveals a clerical error in the 1911 assessment figures for Washington parish. The published figures show an assessment of 5 764 963, but should be 4 764 963, changing the equalized total from 544 056 402 to 543 056 402, a difference of 1 000 000. The error affects both the returned and equalized totals, but the board confirms the overall work remains for 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Parish
Unknown Vessel Aground Off Columbia River Jetty
At Astoria Oregon on August 28 an unidentified vessel ran aground near the Columbia River jetty as the tank steamer W F Herrin passed out of the river at 10 pm. The Herrin alerted the pilot by wireless and the tug Wallulah moved to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Ore
Columbia River
W. F. Herrin
Herrin
Wallulah
Ouachita Poultry Association urged to join and support shows
The Ouachita Poultry Association formed this year from the Monroe group aims to boost poultry interests and educate members. Membership is $1 yearly to fund shows, premiums, and a forthcoming poultry institute during the next show on December 7, 89, with experts from the South expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quachita Poultry Association
Monroe Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Monroe
Ouachita Poultry Association
South
Pujo Criticized by Sanders Over Tax Assessment Case
New Orleans August 29 Governor J Y Sanders said Pujo misrepresented a sulphur company case in Calcasieu Parish Where the board of equalization and parish assessor fixed a 10 million dollar value The court reduced it to 2 5 million The governor noted the state board later set the assessment at 10 9 million and accused Pujo of acting for clients while Congress was in session Sanders left New Orleans for North Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
J. Y. Sanders
East Baton Rouge
Pujo
Board of Equalization
Calcasieu Parish
State Board of Equalization
Winn Parish
Iam
Sanders
Congress
Puijo
Washington
Louisiana
Pujo Denounces Governor Sanders as Liar in Public Claim
New Orleans Aug 29 Congressman Pujo issued a sharp rebuttal to Governor Sanders in which he calls the governor a liar and asserts that Sanders knows it. Pujo says he represented sulphur mine owners in Calcasieu in federal court and helped secure a tax reduction while Sanders claimed Pujo sought a reduction in a court while Congress was in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pujo
Sanders
Central School
State Board of Equalizers
Standard Oil Company
Calcasieu
Congressman Pujo
Washington
Congress
Iowa State Chess Championship Opens in Cedar Rapids
The thirteenth annual Iowa State Chess Association tournament begins in Cedar Rapids on August 29 and runs through Friday. The event decides the state championship currently held by E L Miller of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Chess Association
E.L. Miller
Clinton
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Paul Star Witness
Henry Beattie
R. V. Owen
Wendenburg
Weinstein
Henry Clay
Feather Report
Wight
TURE
Reular
News-Star
R. W. Winberry
Judge Hall
Gueydan
Ransdell
Broussard
Aswell
Michel
Poultry Association
Ander
Mr. Pujo
MR. Pujo Wrathy
Iowa
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