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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1911
Page
1
New York police uncover a substantial cache of incriminating material as investigators pursue leads in the Sigel case. Officials described the find as a major development, signaling progress in the ongoing investigation and potential charges forthcoming.
Federal authorities reveal a cache of Chinese crime records from a New York opium den raid. The evidence allegedly links police officials with Chinese syndicates, touching on the Elsie Sigel murder and broader smuggling networks. Documents show bribery, gifts, and shipments across the United States, with Charles Boston a key figure tied to On Long Tong.
The House approved a permanent five member tariff board by 186 to 93 after seven hours of debate. Louisiana congressmen Pujo and Wickliffe supported the measure amid Democratic splits. The bill creates a six year term board with a $7500 chair and $7000 other salaries and a Washington principal office with authority to sit elsewhere.
A bold test ballot suggests a San Francisco victory in a house race with Rodenberg cheered by supporters and urged to back New Orleans policies.
In Washington on January 31 the House tested location sentiment for a Panama Exposition. Representative Kohn of California closed for Frisco at 2 pm. Roll call followed with members replying San Francisco or New Orleans. The House voted 188 to 159 to take up the San Francisco proposal first, with final adoption set for 4 o clock. New Orleans plans to block the measure but concedes Frisco appears dominant.
Monroe La January 31 1911 Editor News Star. I have made no application for the railroad commission secretary position to succeed W M Barrow and I believe only the assistant secretary J D Stanard should be considered. This statement requests equal publicity to Baton Rouge dispatch. E W Anderson.
New Orleans reports Fritz Jancke, head of the Jancke Navigation Co and leading businessman, collapsed and died on Havana streets last night. His body will be brought to New Orleans for funeral arrangements.
Washington January 31 The Rules Committee reported a rule calling for a final Panama Exposition vote at 4 o clock after a preliminary roll call to decide which city’s Expo bill comes up. An hour debate preceded the roll call with advocates for New Orleans and San Francisco heard and Democratic cheers for Rep Rodenberg of Illinois as he argued New Orleans Exposition would spur Central American trade.
The document notes that the land once held by seven parishes now involves eight after the formation of La Salle since the sale. This reflects a redrawn territorial boundary affecting property valuation and ownership.
Report from Richland Parish says an unknown black man shot another at Dunn Station and was lynched by fellow blacks. The crime occurred Friday afternoon and the mob strung the murderer to a tree on the public road four miles west of Delhi.
In New Orleans on January 31 Judge Grubb overruled a new trial motion and sentenced William Adler, former president of the defunct bank, to six years in the Atlanta Federal Prison after his conviction for misapplication of bank funds.
The News-Star prepares a record Booster edition with 52 pages including a two color cover. It features articles on the region's soil climate and early Monroe history, plus sections on churches schools and Ouachita river navigation. Advertisers from city and region support the project.
A Times-Democrat dispatch reports New Orleans boosters press President Taft’s influence to sway House votes on a Panama Canal Exposition. Louisiana leaders, including Gov Sanders and Sen Foster, remain hopeful while San Francisco observers show doubt as Westerners and New Orleans vie to shape the outcome.
The Markets Today from New Orleans reports cotton steady with old crop months up 2 points and new crops up 8 to 9 points. In Chicago wheat slips slightly while provisions ease, down 2.5 to 12.5 cents.
New Orleans January 31 Attorney General Guion announces suits will be filed in eight parishes to recover about 500000 dollars. The action targets the Tensas Delta Land Company for land purchased from the Tensas Levee Board.
Cleveland report says Abe Attell featherweight champion fractured the flat shoulder bone in a fight with Tommy Kilbane last night. His physician announced he should be able to fight within two months after the injury.
The New Orleans I Not Afraid faction secured three pledges from House members while losing one supporter in a political shift.
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