16 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
1
Proceedings intensify as the court schedules quick hearings to push the Trees case toward trial. The deadline pressure and procedural moves aim to fast track the Bilbo case, with key filings and motions shaping the path to trial.
Pre trial hearings in the Hobbs case in Vicksburg signal a tied battle with Lieutenant Governor Bilbo. Gov. Brewer arrives to confer with counsel as prosecutors and defense prepare a cross examination plan and long jury selection. The cases involve alleged payoffs tied to Senator Hobbs and Bilbo.
In Vicksburg on December 16 the Hobbs bribery case began with service only on Warren County witnesses reported. Sheriff wired other counties for prompt returns while Judge Mounger granted a short delay to await telegram replies. Defense sought cause for witness delays as the state indicated readiness to proceed later today.
Five men are known to have perished in a fire at the Salvation Army headquarters in Cincinnati. Authorities fear more bodies are in the ruins. A charge of incendiarism is placed against Frank Meyers.
Joe Azevedo faces Owen Moran in a 10 round bout in Oakland California while Spike Kelly meets Billy Walters in a 15 round contest in St. Joseph Missouri. The card highlights marquee light heavy weight and heavyweight level exchanges for the local boxing fans.
A ten year anniversary note on aviation's heavy toll since the Wright brothers first conquered the air, reflecting on risks and casualties that shaped early flight progress.
The aviation era reaches ten years since the Wright brothers flights. A compiled list shows 437 aviators killed worldwide from 1908 to 1913, with 18 US deaths this year. Germany leads with 39 deaths, France 37, England 10, while the United States records numerous losses among military and civilian fliers.
A Shreveport mob attack left a Black man dead with two brothers reported to have confessed to causing the fatal harm. Police say the suspects confessed to the ing baleard incident.
Ernest and Frank Williams, both named as suspects, were executed by a mob in Vivian after reports of their confessed role in fatally harming Celvin Ballard. Ballard, previously released from prison after killing three alleged escapees, was found dead with his store body hacked likely by an ax. The report also notes a postponed injunction trial involving Ward 2 taxpayers and the Parish School Board.
Seven Providence milkmen were arraigned in court today after city authorities launched a puree milk purity crusade. They face trial on charges of possessing misuttered milk amid a broader campaign for higher quality dairy.
Taxpayers of Kingston Ontario will decide in a special election tomorrow whether to adopt the commission form of government. If approved, five commissioners will be elected in January.
The Rev C. Miller is returned to Monroe Methodist Church as part of conference appointments. The move places Miller back at the Monroe parish to lead services and community work amid the church's upcoming schedule and programs.
The Louisiana Methodist Conference released assignments naming Presiding Elder William Schulle for Monroe District with station duties at Bastrop Colllinston and other towns. Separate lists cover Shreveport Alexandria Ruston Tex a and other districts with numerous pastors to be stationed at churches and missions across the state.
Dora Murff was sentenced by Judge Campbell to four years in the penitentiary for manslaughter in the Millard Delbaye murder conspiracy case. Jimmey Duval received 99 years for murder. appeals and new-trial motions were noted, with clemency petitions ignored.
The Republican National Committee met in Washington to consider two reform plans aimed at uniting factional elements. The leading proposal calls for a national convention to draft a reapportionment plan that must be ratified by state conventions before binding.
Brief, unclear fragment notes U S involvement in a Brehalp incident related to Spaniards. No definite names, dates, places, or outcomes are readable. Further readable context is needed to compose a fuller card.
Washington December 16 The United States interceded for Spaniards at Chihuahua after rebels seized the city American Consul Letcher and messages to General Carranza aided the effort Foreigners except Spaniards were reportedly respected Secretary Bryan said negotiations with Carranza did not amount to recognition by the United States
Juarez dispatches indicate General Villa fears renewed Federal activity near Chihuahua and Torreon. Federals move from Monterey toward the interior while Villa strengthens Ojiniga and Juarez garrisons. American officials plan inquiry into Villa’s actions as Spaniards protested expulsions.
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