Dr Dowling Visits Jail Sparks Public Outcry
A jail visit by Dr Dowling triggers sharp public condemnation labeling Bays Place a disgrace to humanity and calling for immediate cleanup of the area.
19 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
1
A jail visit by Dr Dowling triggers sharp public condemnation labeling Bays Place a disgrace to humanity and calling for immediate cleanup of the area.
Dr Oscar Dowling head of the State Board of Health visited the parish jail and grand jury to push bills of information against slaughter houses failing to meet sanitary rules. He urged action to close or replace the jail if conditions do not improve and cited long standing complaints from jurors and citizens.
Argument on Leo Frank's petition for a writ of habeas corpus began in Federal District Court. Attorneys claim constitutional rights violation since Frank was not in the courtroom when the verdict was pronounced for the murder of Mary Phagan in Atlanta.
A dispatch reported by a member of the Mexican colony in San Antonio says the Villa garrison at San Luis Potosi rose up against Villa and handed the city to General De Los Santos, an adherent of Carranza.
General Villa buys two Pullman sleeper cars for 100000 pesos and orders them placed in service between Torreon and El Paso. He announces that he
Plans to restore railroad communication on a regular schedule between Mexico City and El Paso within three weeks. Amsterdam dispatch reports an armored train blown up on route from Lemberg to Cirpathioms indicating Russian lines being targeted. Senator Works of California proposes converting the Home for Union Soldiers at Johnson City Tennessee into a Confederate soldiers institute with 300000 dollars annually for Confederate Homes.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a five percent increase for most rail lines east of a Pittsburgh Buffalo line, with coal coke and iron ore rates likely unchanged. The decision, praised by officials including President Wilson, aims to boost rail revenue amid wartime and economic needs, while traffic in some commodities remained unchanged.
Probers plan further questioning of Dinkins ally as part of an inquiry. The investigation centers on allegations of impropriety and possible hidden motives within the attorney general's office.
The Times-Picayune notes the State Probe Commission will meet in New Orleans January 18 to review testimony and likely question bankers again. Monroe figures including Linn H. Dinkins and J. Parker may attend, with Attorney General relations and Bernstein possible contempt issues shaping the session.
Battle reports from Naco Sonora describe shells from the Mexican side landing in U.S. territory during the siege. U.S. forces establish east and west flank camps to secure the border as the Sixth Brigade Infantry and artillery units move in amid rapid ammunition shipments. Additional troops are en route from Texas City with more units expected.
BE R Kane Texas commissioner urged establishing a marketing agent in every state to teach farmers scientific marketing of crops at the annual meeting of the Association of Agriculture Commissioners of the Southern States. J D Price Georgia was elected president and G W Koiner Virginia secretary. Columbia South Carolina was chosen as next year’s site.
Rupert says he will not chase a pennant with a tailing team and will demand five new players and a manager if a deal for the New York Yankees is agreed. He dismisses any Federal league option and notes no changes in negotiations for the sale of the New York American club.
A young girl offers to play Santa Claus and asks for the name of a child she may visit. The piece highlights a season of giving and a child’s festive spirit as she seeks a recipient for her small gift.
An appeal from the Good Fellows Club in Monroe draws wide support from all ages to help needy families. Donations include a four year old girl’s doll request, a $5 check from contractors, and a $5 contribution from a West Monroe manufacturer. Separate item notes a Senate rejection of W. N. Collins for postmaster in Kansas City and other political moves.
The steamer Monroe arrived with a large freight cargo for Monroe firms and eyed a strong return load. Capt. George White commanded with G F Holloway as manager as weekly Friday arrivals and Saturday departures signal continued steamboat traffic through next summer.
In Philadelphia on December 19 the first annual Just a Dog Show opens at Washington Square under the Common Dog Show Association. Unpedigreed mongrels join competition for prizes with mixed breeds featured. Judge J. M. Patterson arrives early with a collar prize for the longest headed dog.
Unverified reports claim a German victory near Russell with no independent confirmation. Officials caution that details remain unclear and verification is pending.
Allied forces press in the west while German claims of victory in the east meet cautious confirmations. Turkish battleship Messudiyeh torpedoed in the Dardanelles with German officers among the dead. King George I sends support to Hussein Kamel to safeguard Egypt’s integrity.
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