24 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
1
In Baltimore and Ohio train service a triple tragedy unfolded as an incident involved three men with a muck incident described in terse report language. The event centers on a fatal sequence aboard train equipment. Detectives and officials investigated the circumstances surrounding the deaths and injuries.
Three men die in a Newark to Jersey City bound B and O train attack in Delaware station. Conductor O. E. Wellman and porter Samuel Williams are killed. passenger J H Bethea dies after a prolonged standoff with a posse and police firing from 5:17 to 6:35 PM. Bethea held a pistol amid hundreds of rounds.
Eyewitnesses differ on the mental state of the fleeing desperado at Wilmington. Some say he seemed insane, while others report apparent sobriety aside from a drink influence.
John Henry Berthea, a well to do Dillon contractor and prominent South Carolina family member, killed two men on a Baltimore and Ohio train and was then killed. He left Dillon for Johns Hopkins Hospital to undergo an operation for a long standing infection and appeared rational at departure. Locals think his illness may have driven mental imbalance. He was about 40 years old.
The corpse of J. H. Bethea of Dillon South Carolina remains in Wilmington morgue after he was shot by police following the killing of a Baltimore and Ohio train conductor and porter. No word has come from his relatives on disposition of the body.
Five poultry dealers and three local associations including the New York Live Poultry Merchants Protective Association are indicted on conspiracy in restraint of trade. Nearly ninety defendants face blanket indictments as inspectors with precise scales target short weights citywide.
The Ohio House adopted an Elson resolution for a four member bipartisan probe into bribe charges against Representatives Elson of Erie and H W Pears of Allen tied to the Elson bill allowing telephone company mergers. A Senate House joint probe was proposed but rejected. Winters said he was offered anything to vote for the bill and Pears reported a money offer.
Cairo host city marks Roosevelt Day with a royal welcome as dignitaries pay tribute to the ex president. Officials say the event strengthens ties between Egypt and American heritage leaders.
A bright Halley’s Comet appears in the night sky with observers noting its increasing visibility and predicting peak brightness around May 1 as it moves through the celestial dome. Amateur astronomers report favorable viewing conditions and plan telescope sessions.
The Roosevelt entourage lands in Cairo amid a warm reception as old and new Egyptian civilizations unite to greet the former president. A Weather-ages report in Washington notes Halley’s comet will become visible tonight and over April with maximum brightness on May 1.
Col Roosevelt departs Luxor at seven with a large crowd of residents and tourists cheering as the ex president boards a train bound for Cairo. In Cairo he will stay a week with royal receptions planned including dinners, a university address, a dedication at the American mission and tours of historic sites. The Ballinger Pinchot matter and Pinchot’s Europe departure were raised but Roosevelt gave no statement.
Washington reports strong Democratic elation over multiple events recent days. A Mitchell Palmer ridiculed Taft administration pretensions in the House, Massachusetts district swung to a Democrat, Roosevelt summoned Pinchot, Garf ield rejected Taft offers and will speak out against the Taft administration. The GOP trembles at looming Roosevelt influence.
Washington reports well known Republican statesmen will tour the country next summer on the Chautauqua circuit under the congressional committee led by Representative McKinley. They aim to reach districts with tariff disaffection, while insurgents led by Senators LaFollette and Cummins also plan circuit appearances.
Easter lilies carnations and hyacinths offered for sale along with vegetable plants at 408 South Grand Street. Sale advertisement lists dates from the 23rd to the 31st.
Chicago voters approved an anti hatpin ordinance by 68 to 2 making wearing a long hatpin in public a misdemeanor with a $50 fine. The measure, sparked by safety concerns in crowded places, faced protests from women who argued it targets attire and defense needs.
Signs and portents indicated a political revolution in this country that would restore the Democratic party to power. The brief note highlights anticipation of major change and party realignment.
Senator Daniel showed improvement in Daytona Florida after a decent night of rest and a reportedly better morning. His condition was described as improved and stable following a night of satisfactory rest.
The article explains that gaseous tails from comets diffuse into space and, given the vast distance to Earth, any tail material would be too attenuated to detect on Earth. It notes no record of Halley's tail ever touching the planet, and recent appearances suggest the tail weakened, reducing any chance of Earth impact this time.
The injunction suit by J. P. Parker A A Gundy L L Lieber and Mrs Moore against Monroe to block Calypso street drainage canal is heard in district court this week. State Engineer M P Robertson testifies as main witness before Judge Madison. City lawyers include Stubbs Russell Theus and Hudson Potts Bern stein. Plaintiffs are represented by Judge A A Gunby and Lamkin Millsaps. The case is described as one of the hardest fought in years.
Pittsburg March 24 Confessions link Captain John Klein to bribe taking and implicate 60 or more councilmen in 1908 bank depository schemes. About one hundred thousand dollars tainted graft cited as detectives prepare a broad probe into liquor shows disorderly houses jewelry gambling and other payoffs. District Attorney Blakely expects further light from an extraordinary grand jury session as probes widen.
Norman E. Mack, national chair of the Democratic Committee, arrives in Little Rock for a banquet and a land congress. He praises House actions removing Uncle Joe Cannon from the rules panel and says Cannon and Aldrich are more extreme than Bryan, while naming Bryan as a future leader not a candidate. He cites tariff and leadership issues as central to the coming campaign.
The campaign centers on tariff policy with Cannon and Aldrich highlighted as major factors. Analysts say tariff debates shape voter concerns and party positions, influencing campaign messaging and endorsements.
Hibernia Bank and Trust Company sues Wyatt H. Ingram Jr for 59507.61 over defalcation not recovered. Judge Skinner grants a default judgment in favor of the bank.
John A. Green of Cleveland testifies before the Senate committee that higher living costs stem from a demand for better goods and from improved consumer ability to pay debts. He cites a $50 monthly family bill in Cleveland and notes wage gains over ten years. he denies discussing prices at retailer meetings. The session adjourns indefinitely. Twenty four pounds Juanita Flour $1.00 at Leibreicht Grocer Co.
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