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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
1
News item reports a Sigel player located today and the capture appears imminent as he remains at large. Authorities indicate the pursuit continues at sea and efforts focus on bringing the individual to justice.
Norfolk dispatch reports the Hawal ian Steamship Company steamer Arizonian sailing from Norfolk bound for San Francisco with Leon Ling among its Chinese crew. Police believe Ling connected to the June murder of Elsie Sigel and captured in New York is imminent.
New York June 25 Detective Van establishes that a telegram to Elsie Sigel’s parents from Washington, sent the night of her disappearance, claiming her safety and an early return, was likely sent by Leon Ling.
Wagner compared admitted handwriting of the Chinaman with a telegram and found a marked similarity. Police state there is no solid basis for reports that Leon is hiding in Chinatown.
St Michael June 25 Emmet Roberts a newspaper correspondent and magazine writer and author wanted for the murder of Mrs Edith Woodhill was shot to death by a sheriff s posse while resisting arrest at McDaniel early today Roberts fired one shot from his revolver but without effect
Boston reports Mrs. Edith Woodhill, murdered at St. Michael's, is believed to be the divorced wife of Dr. Walter Caswell, an ostopath. She is also said to have been mentored by Mrs. Kathrine Dingley, leader of a theosceptian cult in the United States.
A tornado struck West Point Nebraska last night demolishing St. Josephs Catholic church and seriously damaging about a dozen residences after a cloud burst. No casualties are reported.
In Augusta on June 24 Allen A Lilles failed to appear for his wedding to Miss Emma Reynolds as 200 guests waited. He was later found in a lumber yard disheveled and with no memory of events since leaving his fiancé. Doctors expect a quick recovery.
New York June 25 The death of Mrs Pullitzer wife of the well known journalist was announced today She was forty three years of age.
A New York mission worker describes hardships and misery faced by women in Chinatown, detailing pitfalls and struggles encountered in the community.
A man described as mysterious and disguised as a Negro, identified as Mr Raffl es, was captured late last night. Authorities reported the arrest after a pursuit in the city.
A New York report profiles Chinese and American women in Chinatown, detailing opium addiction, social decay, and the seeming end of many women's lives. It cites mission worker Mrs. Atherton and police actions, noting limited Chinese women and many schooling educated white women drawn to opium dens by fringe temptations and restaurant schemes.
Ralph H. Perch, identified as David Baker of Hot Springs Ark, died by carbolic acid after absconding with 380000 in 1907. A separate Chicago blast at Manning & Bowes saloon damaged shops and injured bystanders, part of a two year bomb mystery. Shreveport railway notes discuss an evening through-train to East and possible cancellation of local runs.
A court granted Mrs. Gould a separation in New York with alimony set at $36,000 per year. The ruling specifies ongoing support as part of the separation agreement.
In Little Rock the Iron Mountain lost its Federal court bid to divide the local terminal into two yards for Little Rock and Argenta. Judge Trieber declined without more hearings, noting the long standing unit handling freight and switching. The line reports heavy traffic of tomatoes from Texarkana and potatoes from Van Buren and from Texas and Louisiana, with three trains daily through Little Rock.
Judge orders Edwards brothers moved from Starksville jail to Aberdeen under strong guard after a purported plan by ten men to storm the jail. Sheriff and judge acted to prevent a Christmas Eve murder case involving Dr Alvin Richardson.
A Deplorable accident on M Dastrial School grounds yesterday afternoon left a Monroe woman injured after a mishap in Ruston. The incident is under local inquiry with no further details released.
Ruston Louisiana June 25 A photography setup collapsed injuring nearly 200 with seven women sustaining broken legs and others bruised or sprained. Victims include Ruth Middgett Nina Michael Mittie Vaughan Willie Walters Blanche Phillips Maudion Ella Price and Ella Richardson among the injured. Medical aid and sanitarium care were provided as officials organized the response. The unrelated Sturgis Christmas Eve shooting of Dr Alvin Richardson cited.
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