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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
10
Local paragraphs indicate Mr. Parker planned to decide soon if he could be away from the conference. The note shows uncertainty about availability and the impact on meeting attendance.
Jesse Carlton claims no chance to prove innocence after being charged by a post office inspector for taking money from an envelope. He describes an accidental spill of a silver dollar during stamp processing and asserts a conspiracy. Bond reduced to 500 dollars. case likely heard at next U.S. court session.
A local millinery ad promotes a large stock of plumes and trimmed hats at reduced prices. It encourages shoppers to buy Christmas gifts for women that please them while saving money, from D. E. Gunby Millinery Co.
AP reports Zelaya appears poised for success against insurgents in the region unless U S intervention occurs. General U Estrada, the revolutionary leader, showed clear concern as news leaked of Zelaya’s troops advancing, creating growing alarm.
The Racket Store advertises a great assortment for Christmas with a promise that you can get anything you want. Shoppers are invited to visit to see the selection.
A for sale notice offers a fine gasoline range in first class condition with two burners and an oven. Price $12.00. Apply at News-Star, 11 41 Monroe, La. Dec. 11. New Orleans wires report Europe awakening to a cotton supply crisis, spinners seeking spot cotton, and markets closing higher with substantial activity and rising futures.
Saturday December 11 1909 reports New Orleans spot cotton at 15 cents with 2030 bales traded. Prices show high low and close figures with weekly updates and New York spot activity at 15.20 and related quotations.
A plea deal may see W. Y. Ellis enter a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter in the N. P. Willis murder case. The defense hopes for a two year penitentiary term with a subsequent pardon request to Governor Charles P. Johnson. Prosecuting Attorney Roy D. Campbell awaited Governor Johnson’s answer or would proceed alone.
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