Young Man Kills Himself at Grave Site
A dramatic death by self inflicted action occurred today when a young man shot himself at a grave site believed to be for his intended wife. The incident details remain sparse.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
1
Submarine Tragedy and Fires Sweep Maine Coast
A late 19th or early 20th century style dispatch reports a Russian submarine torpedo boat Kambala sinking during final trials in the Black Sea with twenty crew killed, alongside a Maine forest fire sweeping unchecked. Also noted are a man poisoning himself after a fiancé's death and a family tragedy in Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Kambala
Black Sea
Fire Threatens Presque Isle As Timber Areas Burn
Aroostook County faces large scale timber loss while Presque Isle endures a heavy fire threat after Monday’s blaze. The town was cut off from telephone and telegraph service in the early hours, hindering emergency communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroostock
Presque Isle
Steerage Passengers Land After Llavanos Wreck off Azores
The steerage passengers of the Cunard liner Llavanos wrecked off Azores were landed on Flores Island. Cabin passengers were taken aboard the North German Lloyd liner Prinzess Irene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horta
Azores
Cunard Line
Llavanos
Flores Island
Earthquakes Rattle South France Cities Amid Hailstorms
Paris reports dispatches from South France describe a night of earthquakes that alarmed residents. Shocks were strong enough to shake down houses and were followed by violent hail storms, heightening the sense of danger in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Earthquake death toll rises in southern France
In Marseilles on June 12 the quake's worst damage hit Hercault and Bouches du Rhône. Fifteen killed in Lambesc, ten at St Cannini, twenty at Regnes, with total deaths expected to reach at least one hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Hercault
Bouches DuRohne
Lambesc
St. Cannini
Regnes
Woman May Be Elected President At National Charities Conference
In Buffalo on June 12 a woman is likely to become president of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections. Mrs. Jan Lathrop of the Minors State board of charities and Mrs. Jane Addams of Hull House in Chicago are prominently considered. The morning session focused on Children Defectives and on Families and Neighborhoods at separate sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Jan Lathrop
State Board of Charities
Jane Adams
Hull House
Chicago
Will Elect Adjutant For Confederate Veterans Group
The executive council of the Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet in Birmingham on June 12 to select a permanent adjutant general and to receive invitations for the site of permanent headquarters. A committee will also be named to work with the Sons of Federal Veterans on a peace monument at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
The
Sons of Confedrate Veterans
Sons of Federal Veterans
Washington
Wealthy Mine Owner Falls From Steamer Indiana
Blais Durbin of Patton Pennsylvania reportedly fell or jumped from the 200 drawn line steamer Indiana between Chicago and Grand Haven. His coat hat and purse were recovered on deck as authorities consider whether it was an accident or suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Muskegon
Mich
Blais Durbin
Patton, Pa
Indiana
Chicago
Grand Haven
Ketchel Johnson Bout Referee Refusal Upset
Montreal reports James Jeffries declines to referee the Ketchel versus Johnson boxing match despite Ketchel requesting his involvement. The decision leaves alternative officials to be arranged and timing uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
James Jeffries
Ketchel
Jack Johnson
Mysterious Mr. Raffles in Town at the Airdome Tonight
The Monroe News-Star teases a mystery figure called Mr. Raffles who plans to appear at the Airdome tonight. The note promises 3000 feet of views and performances including The Indian's Gratitude and Riza and Atima, plus a doorkeeper issued Raffles Ticket worth a $10 reward for catching the enigmatic stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Monroe News-Star
Henry Klum
Mr. Raffles
Airdome
Riza
Atima
Raffles
Bertillion System a Farce Says Raffles
The mysterious Mr. Raffles is described as 5 feet 2 inches, 150 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair, famed for disguises. Citizens urged to identify him by quoting the Monroe News-Star and claim a $50 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raffles
Mr. F Raffles
Henry Blum
Mr. Raffles
Monroe News-Star
Four Die After Detroit Stove Plant Collapse Flood
Floods at the Peninsular Stove works caused a building cave in in Detroit on June 12. Four persons were killed and several injured. A following fire was brought under control. Firemen and policemen search the ruins for victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Peninsular Stove Works
Four Special Trains Operated Through Last Night
Four specials ran in addition to the regular westbound at 7 30 p m. The first left Vicksburg at 7 00 p m and reached the M K T road at 1 05 a m with Engineer Watts and Engine 300 aboard. The second special)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
K and
T. Road
Watts
Trains move troops and goods through Vicksburg to Monroe
Reports describe multiple railroad movements from Vicksburg to Shreveport Monroe Crossett and Little Rock. Engine 341 led the 7 29 p m departure to Shreveport and a 2 35 arrival. a second run left at 10 p m arriving 1 55 am. soldiers traveled from Fort Logan H Root via Little Rock. another train left at midnight reaching Monroe at 2 55 am and was handed to the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf line then to Crossett where Rock Island assumed control around 5 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Shreveport
Texas and Pachte Road
Emstmer Monk
Monroe
Fort Logan
Earthquake Ravages St Cannit and Romnes in Southern France
Reports from Southern France say the towns of St Cannit and Romnes were completely ruined by an earthquake that struck last night leaving extensive damage. The event prompted relief efforts and emergency responses across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
St. Cannit
Romnes
Damaged Houses Threaten Collapse After Li T Peas
Proportion of houses were damaged and those left standing were cracked and threaten to fall at any Li T Peas.
Broker and Clubman Charged With Defrauding New Yorkers
Lionel Hare mining broker and clubman and ex manager of the Kon xaroche Alaska Mining Company is jailed in Los Angeles on a charge by eight New York investors of defrauding them out of 50000. Bail set at 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Lionel Hare
Konxaroche Alaska Mining Company
New York
Hare
Government Watches Movements of a Mysterious Steamer
A steamer named Nanticoke linked to a suspected filibustering expedition draws government interest after its change of hands at Elizabeth City. A revenue cutter hunts the vessels suspected of arming in a Cas tro Venezuelan affair report from New York mentions a Southern port departure for Mobile or New Orleans to load arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fdenton
N. C
Elizabeth City
Elizabeth
New York
Mobile
New Orleans
Uproar in Caracas Over Warship Visit and Paul Dismissal
Congress refuses part of a yellow book on December 15 call for warships after uproar over American warships at La Guaira. Jose De J. Paul is removed as special envoy to Europe amid heated speeches accusing him of inviting foreign intervention. Congressman Gallegas blames the cablegram for warships as a first step toward interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Congress
la Guaira
Jose de J. Paul
Senor Paul
Europe
Venezela
Funeral services for Rev Edward Everett Hale
Funeral services for the late Rev. Edward Everett Hale will be held Sunday afternoon at the South Congregational Church and also at the Park Street Church in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hale
Boston
Edward Everett Hale
South Congregational Church
Park Street Church
Ocean to Ocean Race Update From Kanorado Passage
The two Ford cars in the coast to coast race passed Kanorado Kansas at 7 05 p m today about 100 miles east of Limon Colorado The lead Shawmut car was one hour twenty minutes ahead The teams faced nearly impassable roads during the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limon
Col
Kanorado
Kas
Here
Shawmut
Ingame Tax Bill Delayed for Further Consideration
The measure faces postponement with further consideration planned for Friday June 18. Debate centers on fiscal impact and municipal relief. Officials from the city council and tax committee have not indicated final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neat Priday
Bailey Becomes Personal In Senate Tax Vote Tactics
Washington June 12 The proposed income tax amendment to the tariff bill will not be considered again before June 18 after a 45 to 34 vote to delay by Senator Aldrich. Senator Bailey pressed for a direct vote and alleged outside pressure aimed at blocking it. Aldrich denied known influences and said he could not commit to a course before the amendment’s second reading. The debate touched on whether to refer the measure to a committee and Bailey asserted he exposed attempts to mislead voters. Continued on page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Bailey
Rhode Island
Texas
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Maine
Houlston
J. E. Morgan &,Co
West Monrof
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Will
Jefferies
Ear Rey WL
Cea & Trust CO
Uriah Millsaps
F.b.stubbs
Travis Oliver
H. A. Millsaps
Ass’t
Central Savings Bank & Trust CO
State Bank Examiner
MR. Rafles
Air Dome Theatre
Experm
Cproar
Eanth
Ouachita National Bank
Louisiana
T. E. Flournoy
Oliver B. Morton
J. T. Austin
F. G. Hudson
J. S. Handy
Sistant
Chis
Onio National Bank
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