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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1912

Page

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Dynamite Conspiracy Case Defense by Attorney

The defense attorney in the Dynamite Conspiracy case argues that the labor party bears no blame. The statement frames the defense stance as blameless regarding labor’s role.

Second Darrow Trial Focuses on McNamaras and McManigal Guilt

Indianapolis December 21. Attorney Chester H. Krum for the defense contends the McNamara brothers and Ortie E. McManigal bear sole guilt for the dynamite conspiracy crimes, challenging government proof of specific violations and alleging reliance on McManigal’s confession. Judge Anderson interrupts to curb outside matter. McManigal to remain in Indianapolis until trials end.

McNamaras McManigal Indianapolis McNamara Brothers Ortie E. McManigal Chester H. Krum Krum United States John W. Kern Frank M. Ryan Iron Workers’ Union Tiffin Mr. Krum A. B. Anderson J. D. Fredericks Los Angeles County Los Angeles Capt. Fredericks Clarence Darrow

Christmas Week Outlook From Washington Ahead Of Holidays

Washington observers report a near record absence of White House celebrations for Christmas. President Taft will likely mark the day in Colon with Mrs Taft and close friends, while cabinet members and dignitaries spend the holiday with family. Diplomatic missions follow their own national customs with Noel at the French embassy and traditional English fare at the British embassy. The day after Christmas Admiral George Dewey, veteran of Manila Bay, turns seventy five, taking pride in his long life and enduring vigor.

Washington D. C White House Colon Taft Executive Mansion France England George Dewey Manik Bay

Weather Resort Sees Unsettled Weekend Rain and Cold

A weather note indicates unsettled conditions with rain tonight or Sunday and a colder trend on Sunday. Local drivers should expect potential slick roads and cooler highs as the weekend fronts pass.

Woodrow Wilsons Birthday Plans Spark Staunton Visit

President-elect Woodrow Wilson will celebrate his fifty fifth birthday Saturday with plans to spend the day in Staunton Virginia, his birthplace, as Staunton citizens prepare a notable observance. Meanwhile Boston hosts week long meetings of major social science and reform groups led by the American Economic and American Historical associations and others to convene in the era of a wide educational congress.

Woodrow Wilson Staunton Boston American Economic Society The American Historical Association American Political Science Association American Sociological Society American Statistical Association American Association For Labor Legislation Efficiency Society Washington Archaeological Institute of America American Philological Association Society of Biblical

Bryan Wilson conference on Democratic chieftains funds

General Sickles will settle party matters as custodian of funds. A reckoning meeting is demanded to discuss the finances and governance of the Democratic chieftains, with emphasis on duties and the significance of the position.

Wilson silent on cabinet choices for March 1

President-elect Wilson plans no announcements until about March 1 and will study candidates broadly. He and Bryan discussed cabinet hopes after a long conference but did not decide, keeping a firm policy of silence and awaiting written recommendations for evaluation.

Wilson Associated Press Trenton William J. Bryan Bryan N. J State House Wm. J. Bryan Clark Underwood O'Gorman Hoke Smith Gore Rolla Wells National Democratic Committee St. Louis

State society aims to cut fire waste visits Monroe

Mr. Alonzo Church of New Orleans, special representative for the state society for the reduction of fire waste, visited Monroe to arrange with local insurance reps for a January 16 and 17 meeting. The cause targets the $5,000,000 annual state loss from fires, urging public education and insurance backing to reduce waste and conserve resources. The News-Star will publish more details later.

Alonzo Church New Orleans State Society For the Reduction of Church Monroe News-Star

J K Didier Advertises Barber Services on South Grand

An old notice from J K Didier announces work at Smith Barber Shop on South Grand Street opposite New South Drug Store. It touts Buster Brown hair cuts and invites families to visit, with the phrase Send your children to me.

Smith Barber Shop South Grand Street New South Drug Store Buster Brown

International Hobo Review to be published by Jeff Davis

New monthly magazine for hobos will debut as the International Hobo Review under Jeff Davis new I B Welfare Association president. The 1 000 000 itinerant workers in the United States plan a January to February New Orleans convention with 1 000 expected attendees. Davis argues hobos aid civilization and urges reforms including national child labor and employment laws and free railroad transport for job seekers.

Chicago Jeff Davis International Brotherhood Welfare Association International Hobo Review United States New Orleans Davis Confederate States

Eustis Named Inaugural Committee Chair

William Corcoran Eustis of Washington was chosen as chairman of Woodrow Wilsons inaugural committee. He is the brother of the late Louisiana Senator Eustis. Senator Lee Overton of North Carolina was hospitalized with a mild appendicitis attack and no operation is planned.

New York William Corcoran Eustis Washington Woodrow Wilson Senator Eustis Louisiana William F. McCombs Democratic National Committee Lee Overton North Carolina

Highest honors paid Reid’s remains depart London

The body of American ambassador White Law Reid began its journey home from London with full honors. The coffin rode a gun carriage drawn by six Royal Horse Artillery horses and was transferred to the armored cruiser Natal at Portsmouth. In Poughkeepsie suffragists setting out from Wappingers Falls to Albany were met by Vassar students.

London Whitelaw Reid United States Royal Horse Artillery Natal Portsmouth

Texarkana Negro Detective Henry Nelson Shot Dead

A Texarkana dispatch reports the killing of Henry Nelson, a Negro detective, in the city last night. The investigation continues as authorities seek clues in the shooting.

Shreveport Times Texarkana Henry Nelson

Noted Monroe Man Killed at West Side Negro Resort

A Monroe man was shot in the head and killed at a negro resort in Monroe’s West Side tenderloin area. Police seek a suspect named Leonard Sims. Believed to stem from a gambling quarrel, no eyewitnesses. A pistol linked to Nelson found nearby, $117 in his possession missing, warrants issued in Connecheita Parish found in the suspect’s pockets.

Monroe Tenderloin West Side Leonard Sims Nelson Qonunechita Parish

Henry Nelson Worked as Sheriff Parker Spotter

Henry Nelson was employed by Sheriff Parker as a spotter not a deputy. He worked among the negroes exclusively and helped capture several criminals. His activities earned him hostility from the lower class of negroes, and he often traveled into other States.

Henry Nelson Parker Sherif Nelson

Feeling Between France and Germany Over Cable Vessel

In Cherbourg France on December 21 bitter feeling grows among naval circles over the German cable ship Gross Herzog von Oldenburg remaining in port amid French blockade maneuvers. The vessel has moved in and out since maneuvers began and last night anchored east of the main fort as the French admiral requested its commander to relocate.

Cherbourg France Gross Herzog von Oldenburg

Your Christmas Dinner Grocery List Highlights

A store advertises a wide holiday assortment for the Christmas meal. It lists turkeys cranberries celery lettuce apples and many specialty items including olives pickles fruit cakes chocolates mints nuts dates cheese crab meat and seafood plus canned goods batavia asparagus corn and canned fruits. It invites readers to request any additional needs.

Batavia

Walker Bros. Grocery Co. Report on Naval Incident

A German officer chose to go to the public harbor rather than Sea, with the incident reported to the French Minister of Marine in Paris. The notification is recorded by Walker Bros. Grocery Co. Ltd, Your Grocers, in connection with a maritime event involving a vessel.

Walker Bros. Grocery Co., Ltd Miister Marine Paris

Governor Doraghey Replies to Critics in Arkansas

Little Rock December 21 Governor George W Donaghey responded to criticism over pardoning 360 penitentiary convicts. He denounced the system as a burning seething hell and said paroles benefited contractors. Commissioner John H Page and Attorney General H Norwood criticized actions and estimated costs of clothing for released prisoners at seven dollars per convict totaling about four thousand dollars.

Little Rock Ark George W. Donaghey Penitentiary Board Arkansas John H. Page H. Norwood State Board

Directors Elect Officers at Chamber of Commerce

Mr Chastitche was chosen president of the Chamber of Commerce as directors elected officers for the upcoming term.

MR. Chastitche THE Chamber OF Commerce

Monroe Chamber Elects First President and Five Committees

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce formed its new board at City Hall with Chas Titche elected first president. Five committees Traffic Immigration Municipal relations New Industries and Entertainment were named with chairs. A public health discussion addressed meningitis rumors and a proposed independent medical advisor costing about 500 dollars.

Monroe Chamber of Commerce Chas. Titche Monroe Wagonwood Stock Manufacturing Company Titche J. M. Keller J. M. Parker T. FE. Flournoy H. D. Apsar P. M. Atkins Travis Oliver Central Savings Bank & Trust Co

Robertson Defense Uses Insanity Plea in Murder Trial

Baton Rouge reports the Robertson murder trial hinges on a temporary insanity theory linked to typhoid fever, alcohol, and Keely cure after testimony from the accused’s mother and relatives. Prosecutors presented remarks from Grace Cody and tearful testimony about the death scene at the Deaf and Dumb Institute as jurors visited the scene near Col. S. M. Robertson.

Baton Rouge Keely Robertson Conrad Robertson 5. M. Robertson Grace Cody Ed Robertson Joe Young Deaf and Dumb Institute Col. S. M. Robertson Joe

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Darrow Weather Resort Bryan-Wilson Eustis Overton Ambassador Reid Albany N. Y Carmody Daniel E. Sickles New York Monument J. K. Didier Senator Overton Reid Poughkeepsie Elect Sulzer Wappingers Falls Vassar Germany Doraghey Meningus R. H. Blackman Blackman Mouroe
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