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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
1
A court approves the acquittal verdict in the Hat Tie Le Blanc murder case. prosecutors abstain from further action as the jury finds the accused not guilty on all charges. The decision ends the lengthy legal proceedings surrounding the death.
Report from Cambridge dated December 14 notes Hatty Le Blanc, seventeen, acquitted of murdering laundryman Clarence F. Glover of Waltham on November 20, 1909. Jury verdict cheered. she wished to return home with her father.
The white top cocking tournament near the fair grounds attracts participants from New York Virginia California Ohio Indiana Illinois and the Southern States. Ford Cox of Louisiana and Shelton Allen of Mississippi lead with four wins and no losses, a clash between them appears inevitable as the fights become more sensational and attendance expected to rise.
Baton Rouge December 14 The State Pension Board began its fourth quarterly session to issue Confederate Veterans pension money before Christmas. Former State Senator J J Billingsley of DeSoto attended and spoke at the meeting.
The parish appointed a new board member to succeed the late Colonel Lindsay of Shreveport. Eugene J. MacGivney, Louisiana insurance commissioner, revoked the license of the Royal Benefit Society of Washington DC to do business in the state citing unsafe financial condition and conduct. All certificates and agents must cease under law. Adjutant General Stafford ordered the mustering in of Mansfield company known as Company M of the first regiment.
A Bond Coal Company mine in Wise county West Virginia exploded on December 14 entombing 26 miners. Officials believe 22 may have perished as gas ignited the blast creating deadly conditions underground.
Washington Dec 14 Representative Hughes of New Jersey renewed the fight on rules signaling a renewed struggle in Congress. The dispute arose over whether a bill, once slated for regular order last Wednesday, could be taken up again today.
W W Finley, president of the Southern Railway, reports a strong agrarian year with cotton moves profitably, large apple crops, and record corn yields. He says farmers buy less corn, feed more homegrown meat, and banks see rising deposits. Retail and manufacturing sectors expect a near uniform improvement across the region as money loosens and collections stay solid.
The Bar K of P and the Attorney General of New York were urged to cancel the right to insure. The appeal called for action on the authority and policy, seeking withdrawal of the insurance privilege amid regulatory concerns.
In a historic gift the iron master donated ten million dollars to promote harmony. The contribution underscores a broader effort by the Carnegie Peage Fund to support social cohesion and community initiatives nationwide.
Albany report on Milton Buckey urging appointment of a New York receiver for the Knights of Pythias Life Insurance Department. Complaint claims $20,667,500 in policies with only $615,568 cash on hand. AG to review. Also Carnegie peace fund transfers $10,000,000 in five per cent first mortgage bonds to a board led by Senator Elihu Root. annual income to fund universal peace and eradication of evils.
Calais Maine December 14 George M Hanson supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias says he has not heard of the request to New York Attorney General for a receiver and injunction against the order in New York State and has no statement to make. Supreme Representative Edward C Reynolds of Portland notes the question stems from changes in the fourth class continued on page four.
A small, weather affected meeting of the Progressive League board appointed a committee led by Secretary Anderson to gather data and report back. The panel, including I Baer, J M Keller, Theo Marx, O O Clark, M W Stroud and R C Sparks, will meet Thursday at 2 PM to pursue measures to halt Monroe’s ongoing decline as a cotton center, including calendar advertising.
Chicago December 12 reports President Charles R. Van Hise of the University of Wisconsin warned that subsistence is the core issue for most people. He stated that tonight about half the world's population will go to bed hungry or inadequately fed, highlighting widespread scarcity and need.
The Monroe Commercial College becomes Thurman Morris Business College with new equipment and expanded courses. Prof. W L Morris to head the business program and Prof. William Thurman to lead the English department. A $550 multigraph and four typewriters are added, Edison phonograph to arrive by January 1. Night classes planned.
Day in his address to the Chiase Eth ical Society on the ethical aspects of conservation. He argues for social responsibility and collective stewardship of resources, noting vast potential savings from reducing coal waste and urban smoke. In New York, a two day conference begins on uniform fraternal insurance regulation with national representatives. Ottawa hosts Western Canadian farmers arriving to discuss tariff and reciprocity with Ontario delegates in the House of Commons.
New York December 14. The major leagues expect few managerial changes for 1911. Only one new manager is certain to take the field, in St Louis Americans where Jack OConnor was deposed. Boston Nationals may see a change with ownership possibly selecting a new pilot. In eight years fifty five men have managed in the two leagues, twenty six Nationals and twenty nine Americans. Patsy Donovan returns to lead the Boston Americans. Ned Hanlon, retired, had managed in Baltimore.
Exposition tests provoke a dramatic clash described as titanic by observers. Reports highlight intense maneuvers and high stakes amid a charged atmosphere in California.
California lawmakers push to bring up the Kahn-Estopinal resolutions inviting foreign nations to participate in Panama Expositions in San Francisco and New Orleans. Louisiana delegates plan to consult before any vote, risking delay as figures in New Orleans and Governor Sanders and Mayor Behrman are away. If Kahn moves today, Broussard will offer the Estoniaal resolution as a substitute, intensifying the House battle while Democrats fear losing the House.
Timore, Brooklyn and Cincinnati figures and Clark Griffith earned pennants with Chicago then sought titles with the New York Americans before Cincinnati. Joe Kelly of Toronto guided Cincinnati and later led Boston in the National, while Hugh Duffy jumped among Milwaukee Philadelphia Providence and the Chicago Americans. William Armour led Toledo after heading Cleveland and Detroit, and Jim McGuire managed the Boston Americans before moving to Cleveland.
Grace Church Guild schedules its annual bazaar on Thursday December 15 at the Meye building on DeSiard Street near Walnut. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
A local company known as 12-121 CHASE & COLLENS COO unveils a superior hot chocolate mix. Officials tout rich flavor, smooth texture, and coffeehouse style indulgence. The release highlights quality beans and careful processing to appeal to connoisseurs.
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