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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
1
A broad campaign seeks to block certain images linked to Jeffries Johnson, with organizers determined to curb their distribution. Advocates cite concerns over privacy and potential harm, while opponents call the move censorship.
Chicago July 7 fear of race riots drives push to block the Johnson Jeffries boxing film and halt display in major cities. Enlisted Anthony Comstock to combat the entertainment, appealing to governors as police chiefs and city leaders ban or threaten theaters. Promoters expected profits but face widespread opposition from Baltimore Cincinnati Boston and St. Louis officials and Christian Endeavor Society campaigns. The effort aims to curb race hatred and perilous moral effects amid a national movement.
Baton Rouge July 7 open ing exercises of the Senate featured gifts to Lt Governor Lambremont a diamond studded gold watch and chain a gold headed cane to Pres Pro Tem Senator Barret of Naddo and a gold headed umbrella to the Lieutenant Governor by O H Simpson and assistants The presentation coincided with his occupying the governor chair prompting some to interpret his remarks as a bid for the governorship to succeed Sanders term
Pinkerton of Chicago proposed a resolution urging national police forces to condemn moving pictures that ridicule police or promote crime. It decried false representations of life and depictions of tragedies and burglaries as corrupting influences that encourage crime.
A New York lawyer of international reputation has been engaged by a Brooklyn citizens committee chaired by Thomas W. Scott to curb brutality in moving pictures and prevent race riots. The action aims to curb sensational film content and its influence on public order.
Joe Woodman, manager of Sam Langford, telegraphs acceptance of Jack Johnson's offer to meet Langford for a $20,000 side bet. Johnson must post his forfeit on arrival Monday. Woodman plans to send a deposit to bind Langford's end once Johnson's money is secured. Sporting men here urge the two Negro fighters to meet.
In Florence a separation suit over Mme Giachetti, once linked to Signor Caruso, may reveal salacious details. She is still married to Signor Gino Botti. Caruso provided $1,200 yearly for children, but seeks more money. a Milan loan offer hinges on security from the Caruso settlement. If contested, further private aspects are expected to surface at the hearing.
A morning docket shows little activity in the city court with a single disagreement between a Black man and a Black woman proceeding for adjustment before Acting Judge Willis.
A Chicago woman is reported to have killed herself in what authorities describe as a self-inflicted death driven by escalating desperation. No further details were provided in the fragment.
Chicago reports a wife shot her husband and child then killed herself after alleged brutality and infidelity by a street car conductor named Mullan. Police prepare to prevent trouble on Jack Johnson’s return, with details at the station and home and a serenade by the Eighth Regiment band planned on arrival.
A lawmaker signals possible quit after a busy session with notable gains. Key bills approved include reforms on ethics, budgeting, and public services. Colleagues note dense workload and ongoing negotiations shaping final outcomes.
In Baton Rouge on July 7 the Louisiana General Assembly winds down a sixty day session. The House, with Speaker Dupre receiving a full chamber ovation, closes as the Senate nears adjournment. lawmakers enact Panama Canal Exposition funding, good roads and conservation measures, and most salary-raiser bills.
Mrs Pearl Dunn is jailed in Madison Parish on a joint charge with Dr T W Loper of administering poison to her husband C E Dunn with intent to murder in Tallulah Louisiana. She arrived from Mobile in Sheriff Sevier Jr custody and is the first white woman prisoner in the parish jail. Preliminary hearing hinges on chemist Metz report from New Orleans with court orders completed.
City council held a short regular session last night adopting a resolution prohibiting the showing of pictures from the Jeffries Johnson fight in local picture shows. The measure reflects concern over propriety and public display of the event.
Rayville Louisiana July 7 verdict in the case of Stephen Freeman charged with shooting and killing Town Marshal C E Chenault on June 25. Jury returns guilty verdict and calls for the death penalty. Freeman shot the marshal during an attempted arrest for disturbing the peace.
Oscar Lasley, 21, a farmer from Harrisburg, killed his brother Jim Lasley and fatally stabbed his father at Newman Springs near Little Rock after an alcohol fueled dispute Monday night. He was captured in Poinsett County and attended his brother's funeral handcuffed. a preliminary hearing is planned for next Monday.
Governor Sanders is expediting the signing of bills as the House awaits messages. The focus is on repairing defects that may be called to their attention and lie within their power to fix.
Lena Rosenthal, maiden name, married in New York City, died at her Natchez home after a tooth infection caused blood poisoning. Excruciating pains spread brain swelling and eye bulging. Treated by a dentist a week earlier, authorities suspect cold exposure led to the poisoning. she leaves a husband and a five year old daughter.
Henry Johnson a 40 year old black man residing near the coal chutes was struck and killed instantly by a westbound Southern Pacific passenger train No 9 yesterday evening a few hundred yards from the water tank. He was walking along the track with a sack of melons and did not hear the approaching locomotive. Johnson’s neck was broken and he left a wife and several children.
A Baton Rouge dispatch notes a Sanders-Behrman group discussion about Senator Foster seeking the governorship as a consolation prize. The idea, not strongly supported, aims to resolve tensions from Senator Sanders moving to the Senate and the ensuing friction with Governor Foster.
A report states that adulterated bleaching methods violate the Pure Food and Drug Act. Officials warn manufacturers and retailers that deceptive practices or unsafe chemicals risk penalties under federal law.
Kansas City July 7. The jury found the seized flour adulterated and misbranded in a federal trial against Lexington Mill & Elevator Co of Nebraska. The case concerns flour bleached with the Alsop process and labeled fancy patent though not from first grade hard winter wheat. Millers plan a new trial motion. if denied appeal to the circuit court. They warn bleached flour will hurt southwest farmers by 15 to 18 million dollars yearly and may drive new bleaching operations to dodge interstate commerce rules.
Secretary Ballinger returned to Washington from Beverly and commented on a Oyster Bay report that former President Roosevelt supports Miles Poindexter for the Senate seat of Washington. He said Roosevelt has been led astray by so-called friends and called Poindexter a socialist or likely to become one.
Real estate firm McMillan advertises its service with a bold no sale no charge policy. The notice promotes property listings for sale and guarantees fee only upon successful sale, aiming to attract sellers seeking risk-free representation.
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