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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1909

Page

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Extradite the Butcher Directive Emerges

Wstrada will demand Zelaya be returned in a push to extradite the accused butcher. The move signals harsher international pressure and possible legal actions to resolve the case.

Zelaya Exile Sparks U S Extradition Debate

Washington notes Zelaya remains safe in Mexico and may move to Belgium. the Estrada government seeks his extradition for alleged crimes. The article cites precedents on comity and asylum, referencing the Adler case in New Orleans and Arguelles, and discusses U S policy toward Nicaragua and Mexico over Zelaya and the Cannon and Grace killings.

Zelaya Mexico Belgium United States Estrada Knox Cannon Grace Adler New Orleans Arguelles Lincoln Spain New York Seward Unite States Grace Zelaya Nicaragua Madriz Caldera Managua

Killed at Altar Rivalry Ends in Fatal Church Shot

In Strickland Georgia on December 29 Gabriel Len o and Rosa Butler wed when Joe Jackson opened fire as they left the altar. Len o died in his bride's arms. A posse pursued Jackson as warrants were sworn for Henry Johnson as an accessory. Sheriff deputies hunted the suspects amid local uproar.

Strickland, Ga Gabriel Leno Rosa Lee Butler Joe Jackson Lynn Station Len Jackson Henry Johnson

Railroad Car as Hospital Solves The Fever Isolation Problem

William Johnson Harahan first vice president of the Erie Railroad isolates his family in private car 996 near Walnut Street Montclair New Jersey. The three year old John Harahan suffers scarlet fever and the car serves as a movable hospital watched by detectives and a nurse staff for six weeks.

New York William Johnson Harahan Erie Railroad John Montclair

Weather Doldrums End as Wintry Winds Sweep West

A terse weather note reports zero precipitation in the middle West with harsh northwest winds driving frigid air eastward. Forecasters warn of continued gusts and colder temperatures across the region.

Middle West

Governor Sanders Issues Clear Announcement

The governor makes an emphatic statement that leaves no room for misinterpretation. Officials emphasize decisive action and unwavering policy direction, signaling a firm course of government response.

Sanders

Ohio River Frosts and Cold Wave Across the Midwest

Local reports from Louisville Paducah and New Orleans detail subfreezing temperatures with the Ohio River frozen bank to bank for the first time in fifteen years. St Paul shows 18 below. East Texas and Louisiana face frost tonight as the Gulf States endure wintry winds and 40 to 70 degree readings in coastal cities.

Louisville Middle West Alabama Mississippi Ohio Cincinnati St. Paul New Orleans Gulf States Texas Louisiana Florida Jacksonville Tampa Mobile Galveston Paducah Ohio River

Pinchot Speech Sparks National Debate on Conservation

Gifford Pinchot’s New York address, printed in full in Washington, is hailed as a bold real Rooseveltan pronouncement. It promises to grow support in the looming Ballinger Pinchot fight and advocates a sweeping, selfless stance for conservation. A joint congressional inquiry plan seeks a broad scope covering public lands reclamation irrigation forestry and related topics with expert members.

Pinchot New York Friends Conservation the Evening Post the Evening Post Says: Mr. Pinchot United States House

Five Men Killed in West Reading Boiler Explosion

Five men were instantly killed today when a boiler exploded at the Metropolitan Electric Company’s new plant in West Reading. The night watchman had just left, and the day crew had arrived when the blast occurred, destroying nearby workers in the area.

Metropolitan Electric Company West Reading

Patehin Mason Wedding Graces St Margaret's Church

The December 29 ceremony at St Margaret's Episcopal Church in Atlanta united Miss Mary Wallace Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Randolph Mason, with Mr. Philip Halsey Patchin. Bishop Nelson, the bride’s uncle, officiated with Rev Herbert Scott Smith assisting.

Atlanta St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Mary Wallace Mason Beverly Randolph Mason Philip Halsey Patchin Bishop Nelson Herbert Scott Smith St. Margaret's Church

Shirt waist strike ends as open shop rejected

In New York on December 29, ten thousand shirt waist workers still on strike voted unanimously against accepting a nonunion open shop. Meetings in the lower East Side rejected the proposal while twenty five thousand returning to work won union recognition improved hours and better pay. The ten thousand out workers vow to stay out until all demands are met.

New York Lower East Side

Reward Offered for Col James Gordon in Lincoln Conspiracy Case

A Mississippi dispatch reports Col James Gordon of Okalona once sought by federal authorities with a $10,000 reward for alleged Lincoln assassination conspiracy. Governor Neel later named him to Mississippi's legislative body, with his Civil War past and Booth ties noted. Gordon denied involvement, surrendered to General Dicks, and resumed life in Chickasaw County after taking the oath of allegiance.

Laurin Col. Gordon J. Wilkes Lincoln Virginia Booth Canada Gordon New York Chickasaw County Sinta

Miner Entombed in Mine Rescue Effort at Bolen-Daniel Mine

Five men work to reach Angelo Ascinsar a short firer entombed by a premature explosion at the Bolen- Daniel mine near McAlester Oklahoma tonight.

McAlester Okla Bolen- Daniel Angelo Ascinsar

Juicy January 1 Appointment for State Bank Examiner

Baton Rouge dispatch notes Governor Sanders will name the State examiner of State banks on January 1 for a four year term. Incumbent W L Young of Shreveport, appointed in 1906, will be renewed or replaced. Young is son of Col John S Young a notable Caddo figure and former sheriff. The prior examiner L E Thomas from Shreveport held the post before resigning.

Times-Democrat Nmny Ders W. L. Young Shreveport L. E. Thomas Blanchard Senate Young W. DT. Young John S. Young Caddo L. B. Thomas Caddo Parish Hig Lowes

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