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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
1
A street duel in Meadville yesterday left two men dead and two fatally wounded in a bloody affray. Investigators report a violent confrontation erupted in the street. Police are pursuing leads as evidence is collected.
In Meadville Mississippi on June 13 two men were killed and others wounded in a feud linked to a political clash between the Newman and Pritchard factions. State troops arrived from Brookhaven to prevent rioting as Dr A M Newman and Silas G Reynolds died, while Newman’s son Lenox was seriously injured and attorney H B Applewhite wounded. Emmett Newman and two alleged participants were treated. two other suspects fled.
Jackson Miss June 15 reports say a duel in Meadville left Dr. Newman chancery clerk and Silas Reynolds dead. Hugh Applewhite and Ernest and Lomax Newman were seriously wounded as bystanders and rivals clashed near the Meadville scene.
In Crowley Louisiana on June 15 Morris Quebecux lost an eye after a loaded cigar given by Clarence Marshall exploded. Marshall is jailed on a charge of inflicting a wound less than mayhem.
Secretary Wilson will lead a thorough investigation to uncover true conditions at the East St Louis packing house. He strengthens the team with Dr. Melvin, George McCabe, and an assistant attorney general to examine charges that former Inspector Harmes made the inspection a farce.
A June 1 cloudburst in Childress Texas flooded hundreds of homes and farms. Two feet of water covered the Fort Worth and Denver railroad shops and yards. five hundred feet of main track washed out. power plant flooded and shut down. six inches of water in streets.
Mayor Forsythe received a telegram from H J Simmons El Paso Texas reporting Harry O Keefe killed in a Sunday night fight at Carrizozo. He asks for the disposition of remains and location of the father in Monroe. Town inquiry fails to locate any such person while references to Richelieu Fruit Butter at Fox Grocer Co Ltd appear.
Airdome offers a reward for the capture of an individual who holds the latest ticket issued by Parlor City Touring House. The amount is $50, with a prize of $4.40 and other figures noted, while the article emphasizes possession of current Airdome tickets.
A playful umbrella letter from a self styled Mr Raffles taunts readers in Monroe inviting pursuit over a claimed sensational capture. He jokes about disguises, dining habits, and the hunt while promising a reward for identifying him and teasing a future California delivery.
A speaker describes visiting the Airdome and rifles a coded threat about Raffles. The Monroe News Star and Parlor City Tailoring House offer rewards for the capture of Raffles, while a cautionary note warns neighbors on DeSiard and Second Street to be alert tonight.
American Sugar Refining Company stock fell sharply by eight dollars per share in early trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts cite ongoing litigation and concerns about a possible government inquiry into the firm's affairs as causes for the drop.
A burning bottle of kerosene was thrown through a window of Mayor Nevin's residence in Bellefontaine Ohio. The fire damaged curtains carpets and furniture but was extinguished quickly. Nevin, a prominent Democratic figure, had just been elected on the dry ticket.
The Southern Publishers Association opened its annual convention in Birmingham Alabama with J P Caldwell of the Charlotte Observer leading the session. Attendees sent regrets over missing the event and urged ongoing activity toward the group goals.
Jackson Miss June 15 C P Tatadell manager of the Bolton electric light plant was shot and killed last night by Frank Melton a prominent merchant of Bolton. The quarrel arose from an alleged non payment of an electric light bill.
Senator Samuel Douglass McEnery is preparing to return home amid rumors of an imminent end. Community residents expect formal statements once he arrives, with local officials coordinating travel and security matters.
Washington dispatch notes Senator McEnery expects to leave as the tariff bill loses steam in conference. He defends the sugar schedule as unchanged from the House and warns against actions targeting the sugar trust. He says sugar is a free market with many buyers and cites cane growers’ stakes. A continuation is promised on Page 2.
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