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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
1
Several people sustained injuries described as fatal as authorities sent victims to Charity Hospital in Shreveport. The report notes the incident prompted city officials to respond and coordinate medical aid.
Mike Dauntley of Dermott Arkansas died in Charity Hospital Shreveport after being assaulted and robbed. He arrived by train Monday in Monroe and was sent to the hospital by city officials. Coroner made no inquest, and body was to be buried in potter’s field.
Jesse Carlton, a clerk at the post office, was arrested on mail robbery charges after a decoy letter containing a marked $1 bill was allegedly taken while watched by an inspector. U S Commissioner W A O Kelly set bond at $1000, with possible reduction to $500 if not posted. Carlton remained in custody as of 2 30 p m.
Russell Howard, a seventeen year old chauffeur, took two drinks of beer and a wild joy ride with three companions. The outing ended with a pedestrian’s death and Howard’s arrest, as he claimed the beer gave him a desire for a “big time.”
Dauntley, wounded after arriving in Monroe from Dermott Arkansas, claims he was beaten and robbed by a gang of Negroes. John O'Brien accompanied him to the hospital to ensure safe transport. Reports differ, some saying railroad workers attacked him for trespassing on company property, but Dauntley denies this. Local knowledge about Dauntley is limited.
Notices posted at weaving mills announce short time working schedules will begin next week due to prohibitive cotton prices. Thousands of operatives across several districts will be affected.
Enthusiasm marked the Kansas Equal Suffrage Association convention in Topeka as delegates from across the state gather for a two day session. The agenda includes annual reports officer elections and addresses by noted national leaders of the movement.
Washington reports the Nicaraguan legation on O Street has left the premises with furniture removed and a For Rent sign on the lawn. Senor Rodriguez remains in Washington. monthly payments to the legation are in doubt. Central American circles note no recent fighting near Rama, predicting a looming battle if Estrada forces prevail, or a renewed clash if not.
Rianiag forces surrounded by armed combatants ringed with weapons refuse surrender. Local authorities report intensive standoff ongoing as security units coordinate siege and evacuation efforts. Casualty details remain unconfirmed amid tense daily developments.
Prominent gentlemen express strong interest in establishing Aaland Ever Transportation services amid local discussion of new routes and potential economic impact. Community leaders weigh feasibility and funding options for the venture.
New York December reports spark speculation on cotton value with May and June futures near 15 1 2 cents. Droughts, boll weevils, frosts, and a weak Egyptian crop push prices higher as government ginning data hint at a much smaller U.S. crop than last year.
The Grand Jury discharged by Governor Haskell adopted resolutions denouncing state and county officials for protecting criminals and praising District Attorney General West. A new Grand Jury will be impanelled in January to review county records and possibly reexamine the Columbia Bank and Trust Company failure.
The United Commercial Travelers of America urged Congress to deepen and widen major rivers and lakes to accommodate large vessels, funded by a bond issue. They argued this would be a universally popular, highly beneficial use of public money and boost national commerce and civilian progress.
The Crop Reporting Board of the Department of Agriculture estimates total U S cotton production for 1909 10 at 10 088 000 bales. The estimate was released from Washington on December 10.
New Orleans on December 10 saw cotton futures rise sharply after the government estimate of 10 088 000 bales. May cotton climbed to sixteen cents a new high for the season, though the estimate was about 200 000 bales below bulls predictions.
A small group of suffragettes secreted themselves in Albert Hall last night to disrupt Premier Asquith's Liberal campaign retreat. They hid in packing cases and even inside a large organ among the pipes, before being dislodged today. Meanwhile in St Joseph, hog prices rose with a new top of 8.50 per hundred.
A meeting described as a secret session involved Ohio politicians in Washington. Details remain sparse, but the event drew attention from local officials and observers.
Prominent Ohio political figures including Myron Herrick Charles Taft and Arthur St Vorys meet with President Taft at the White House amid speculation of Harmon's renomination and potential Democratic opposition. Ohio leaders fear a second loss to Democrats and discuss forthcoming 1912 presidential implications.
Reported dispatches say President Zelaya instructed Nicaraguan forces to execute any American fighters in the revolutionary army. Officers protested, warning of U.S. retaliation. The U.S. gunboat Vicksburg remains at Corinto with four American warships in harbor amid looming coal needs and possible movement toward Panama.
State Traveling Auditor Archie M. Smith departed Baton Rouge for Ruston to supervise the examination of the accounts of Chief Clerk A. H. Mayfield, who vanished months ago. Smith brings two assistants to assist with the review.
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