30 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1910
Page
1
A man identified as Entist and his female companion were formally charged with murder in a district court arraignment. The record notes the defendants face a murder accusation with legal procedures ongoing.
London Aug 29 Hawley Ip pen and Ethel Clare Le Neve were accused jointly of the murder of Belle Elmore Crippen s former wife in Bow Street Police Court Le Neve faced charges of harboring and aiding Ip pen while knowing of the crime Prosecution showed Crippen planned to kill himself at sea and fled England Crippen and Le Neve stood in the dock with lawyers present and were remanded for eight days while prosecutors prepare final evidence over the next week
Carrie Nation faced a hostile reception in Hammond after denouncing saloon keepers as murderers and wife beaters during a speech. A mob rushed her as she boarded a southbound Monon train, with a crowd of Germans shouting and jeering.
A chaotic scene unfolded as a group of about a dozen men advanced on Mrs Nation while a comely German woman tried to defend her nationality. The arrival of a train halted the confrontation and a potentially dangerous riot was averted.
Fourteen cases of cholera or suspected cholera are reported in Berlin and its suburbs. The disease has caused great concern across this part of Europe as it spreads within Germany and neighboring areas.
Manager Sperling presents a Lyceum program featuring Reconciliation of Foes a colored historical film about Romans and Sabinegs Levi's Dilema a pawn broker tale Henry's Package a comic episode Corporal Truman's War Story shown last night and Knights Templars in Chicago date to be announced.
Washington Indiana August 29 Judge Houghton of the Circuit Court issued a restraining order against striking machinists recently in the employ of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad. The order bars picket lines headquarters interactions with strike breakers and discussions of strike matters, covering 12 pages of typewritten text and recounting alleged violence. Service on 30 defendants followed late hour.
North east storm warning for the Texas coast was issued again. The disturbance is in the western Gulf but not of great intensity. District forecaster for Texas and Louisiana says squalls along the coast and rising tides are expected.
A terse interview with J. L. Ralick yields little warmth as he speaks about a friend described as insurgent. The exchange, reported in a small column, offers guarded remarks and no decisive stance.
J L Kaliski, Louisiana legislator, lauds Governor Sanders for declining the U S Senate to focus on unifying factions and securing the Panama Exposition in New Orleans. He argues the move saves the state from partisan chaos and enables passage of an exposition tax despite political differences.
Theophile Ruthers said in court that the dead man told a lie, challenging Rawn's denial as untruthful. The assertion centers on disputed statements attributed to the deceased.
The Illinois Central graft trial resumed with Theophile Rather testifying that Osterman threatened to kill him over a 20,000 share stock link to Osterman Manufacturing. Rather said Osterman knocked him down in a confrontation after he threatened to reveal illicit dealings between Osterman and the railroad company.
General Manager Leland Hume Chief Engineer E D Reynolds of Cumberland Telephone Company with Nashville HQ and Superintendent Ben Read of New Orleans pass Monroe this morning for a short visit to Ruston. They plan a depot stop this afternoon then go to the salt water natatorium after inspecting Cumberland property in the region.
The V S P railroad reports record freight and passenger business, driven by bulk coal from Alabama shipping to Shreveport for the Houston East and West Texas and Missouri Kansas Texas lines. Eight to twelve extra trains daily join six regular passenger trains, with cotton and corn movements expected to boost traffic next month and Monroe trains nearing capacity.
The special joint legislative committee appointed to investigate charges of corruption in public life, created after the Allds-Conger trial and the state insurance department examination, met in New York on August 30 to start hearings. Given the large witness list, hearings may extend a month or longer.
Osterman testified that he faced threats to stay silent about the Illinois Central business. He identified August Diedrich and Master Mechanic Burton at Barside shop, plus John M. Taylor and William Renshaw, superintendent of machinery, as men who urged him to keep quiet.
Baltimore Aug 30 The Democratic contest in the Third district pits Charles P Goady against James McQuade both state legislators The Republican race in the Sixth district features Charles W Main or Charles Steiner Four Democrats two Republicans and one Independent vie for the Fourth district nomination Pearre withdrew in the Sixth district leaving three rivals David J Lewis likely the Democratic nominee in the Fifth district Covington and Talbott expected to be renominated in the First and Second districts respectively
Osawatomie Kansas August 30 crowds celebrate the dedication of a park to abolitionist John Brown. A resolution was passed by several thousand Kansans to place Brown’s statue in the Hall of Fame in Washington, with Roosevelt expected to speak.
Former President Roosevelt departs Denver bound for Osawatomie Kansas to deliver an address at the dedication of a park honoring abolitionist John Brown. He is expected to arrive tomorrow morning.
New Orleans August 30. At noon cotton futures were quiet and steady, holding 9 to 10 points above yesterday's close.
In St Paul Minnesota on August 30 C P Welch a discharged special agent of the Great Northern Railroad fired five shots at Chief Special Agent Ray in his office. All five shots missed as Ray drew his gun and killed Welch before he could fire the last shot.
Dover Ag 30 Republican leaders convene to nominate candidates for Congress State treasurer and State auditor. Incumbents expected to be renominated with no opposition under Delaware practice of second nomination for two year terms. The convention will also pick a new State committee and a chairman to succeed T Coleman du Pont who is retiring for health reasons.
Chicago on August 30 reports wheat market dull with prices down a shade while provisions remain firm and largely unchanged. Major grain traders watch futures as buyers hold off and sellers test the market amid a muted session.
Judge Charles Schulze files for parish assessor and outlines plans in a second paper column. He notes qualifications, community service, and commitment to fair property evaluations. Voters are reminded of filing deadlines and polling dates in the upcoming municipal season.
A West based figure sharply criticises actions of the United States Supreme Court, voicing strong disapproval of its recent conduct and decisions. The commentary highlights perceived overreach and calls for scrutiny.
Theodore Roosevelt spoke to a packed Denver audience criticizing Supreme Court decisions as threats to democracy. He urged reform and attacked dishonest lawmakers, urging the legislature and attendees to defend the body politic amid large crowds and multiple engagements across the city.
Frank Miskelly of Bogard Missouri died at Emergency Hospital from a natural hemorrhage brought on by excitement after meeting his wife whom he had been separated from for more than a year. He had lived in Clarks Louisiana until a year ago and moved to Bogard for health reasons. His wife remained in Louisiana to manage property.
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