29 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1910
Page
1
The district court received an unusual Grand Jury 1 final report presented to Judge Madison. The document outlines findings or recommendations from the grand jury proceeding and was formally submitted to the court for review.
The Grand Jury criticizes Monroe and West Monroe police for reluctant testimony and poor affidavits. It calls for coroner jury written records, better witness lists, and notes jail congestion. Recommends new parish jail and courthouse repairs and urges road-duty prisoner use to ease unsanitary conditions.
Natchez Miss March 29 It looks like Ferriday North Louisiana once a railway junction for several Gould properties may be wiped off the map as shop workers are discharged. Fifteen leading machinists and skilled workers were let go due to reduced work with lines not profitable enough to keep shops open. Machinery may move to Hoxie Arkansas. Families face hardship as men seek new homes.
Portland ore march 29. Much interest in the Laymen's Missionary movement convention opening a three days session in Portland. Speakers include all prominent American and English evangelists who have led similar meetings in major U S and Canadian cities during the past year.
In Albany on March 29 the New York State Senate jurors will decide if Senator Allds demanded and accepted $1000 to influence highway legislation. If found guilty, Allds may resign. if not, a possible expulsion effort could target accuser Senator Conger.
Mississippi capital city scene sees renewed political turmoil with intense public excitement as factions rally and debates flare across the state. The contest centers on leadership battles and policy disputes shaping the capital’s political landscape.
A legal action titled Uelision 10 Against State involves the Tensas Le Ver Board in a lands and mans matter. Details show the action seeks remedy or declaration under state law. The case centers on property or land rights and involves municipal or county officials in the relevant jurisdiction.
Indictment returned against L C Dulaney of Issaquena county for offering a bribe to Senator Bilbo to vote for Percy in the recent senatorial caucus. Dulaney arrested and released on a $5000 bond amid sensational testimony and political turmoil in Jackson Mississippi.
Governor Walter Stubbs of Kansas argues statewide prohibition improved living standards by curbing alcohol, boosting savings and families, and reducing crime. He cites Wichita as example and offers to escort Chicago businessmen to Kansas to witness results firsthand.
George W. Coleman, charged with embezzlement from the National City Bank of Cambridge, confesses to taking 180000 largely while trying to “break a fare bank” in New York. He says two Boston men introduced him to the game, with 50 trips to New York between May and February, losing sums of 2000 to 5000 each. Coleman anticipated arrest and chose to come clean after a failed attempt to obtain a telegraphed 250 in Kansas City.
Alexander Agassiz renowned naturalist died yesterday aboard the Adriatic en route from Southampton to New York. The death was reported today by his son Rudolph Agassiz who was traveling with him.
Acting without him Attorney General Guion brought suit in Rayville to recover 885000 acres valued over 500000 dollars sold for 130000 dollars. Defense argued removal to federal court and judge Boarman pending remand. Supreme Court affirmed that the State could not sue since title had passed to the levee board. Guion has not decided next steps.
The Napoleon Avenue Presbyterian Church in New Orleans extended a unanimous call yesterday to Rev. George D. Booth of the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe. Booth, who has served Monroe four or five years, must decide if he will accept, with friends hoping for promotion but wishing him well.
A tense moment as Colonel Graves observes Colonel Graves watches the president while he views the play. The scene captures formal attention and ceremonial presence during a public performance.
In a March Washington setting President Taft is seen enjoying the theater with Mrs. Taft and family. The piece notes his concern over the party’s strength against Roosevelt and predicts the strain will age him if the Republicans lose the government. The article contrasts his loyal service with looming partisan pressures.
Report from New York indicates negotiations may settle creditors’ claims against Roberts, Hall & Criss and related firms in the Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron pool collapse. Keene could owe losses totaling about seven million dollars to J M Fiske & Co and Lathrop Haskins Co. Creditors met and discussed lawsuits, while authorities weigh ending bankruptcy proceedings.
Property management note advertising McMillan to handle rental properties at 109 DeSiard Street with contact options including home phone 80 and Cumberland 117.
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