Frederick Kirby explodes bomb in administration camp
A sensational report claims Frederick Kirby caused a bomb explosion at an administration camp. Authorities investigate the incident as details remain unclear and no clear motive is disclosed.
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16 May 1910
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1910
Page
1
Lawler Taft letter claims in Ballinger case stirs Washington
Frederick Kirby, Ballinger aide, says Lawler dictated Taft discharge letter for Gra vis and Ballinger exoneration. White House dismisses claim, asserting Taft personally dictated the letter after reviewing records. Wickersham notes similarities but disputes Kirby’s interpretation amid Ballinger agitation in Washington.
Taft Denies Writing Charge On Ballinger Letter
President Taft issued a long letter to Senator Knute Nelson detailing the events surrounding his September 13 exoneration of Secretary Ballinger and the dismissal of Glavis. He refers to the Beverly telegraphic receipt and responds to Frederick Kirby's claim that Lawler prepared the exoneration note in Ballinger's office. The taft statement responds specifically to Kirby's accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby
Lawler
Don M. Carr
Ballinger
Taft
L. R. Glavis
Glavis
Knute Nelson
Beverly
Frederick M. Kirby
Oscar Lawler
Interior Department
Taft Conference Probes Plan on Segregation Letter
Governor Taft holds a conference this afternoon to decide on a plan after stating that Lawler prepared a letter. The remarks raise questions about authority and policy direction amid segregation debates.
Hyde Found Guilty Sparks Senate Prohibition Clash
A heated General Assembly debate centered on Dr. Hyde's guilt verdict and a protest from prohibitionists. Rev. Smiley testified that his phrase passed down the line delayed the Panama Exposition bill, provoking angry reactions from Senator Elder and others as the session continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smiley
Elder
Bankers Adjourn Annual Session In Louisiana
The Louisiana State Bankers Association concluded its sessions in Alexandria with officer elections for the coming year. Officers include A. Breton president and Paul Lisso as vice president, with a slate of executive council and delegates to the American Bankers Association. A $1 appropriation was proposed to support a boys corn club winner traveling to Washington, D. C. for a diploma ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Louisiana State Bankers’ Association
A. Breton
New Orleans
Paul Lisso
L. O. Broussard
Abbeville
L. M. Pool
J. H. Fulton
R. N. Sims
Donaldsonville
Charles Janvier
R. H. Miller
Minden
L. E. Thomas
Shreveport
J. E. Dunlap
Plaquemine
Sol Wexler
J. W. Bolton
Alexander
E. T. Merrick
Thomas C. Barret
W. J. Knox
Baton Rouge
W. E. B. Dubuisson
Opelousas
D. M. Raymond
American Bankers’ Association
Joseph Gotleib
J. G. Neelis
W. A. Buillemet
Travis Oliver
Q. A. Hester
West Monroe
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
V. L. Roy
G. E. Roberts
W. O. Hart
J. M. Parker
Second Trial for Wife Murder in Erie Court
Erie May 16. Interest centers on the second trial of Alton V. Hoover for the Atlantic Meadvill e area wife murder after his first trial ended in a death sentence. Hoover shot his wife Cora Tay Hoover on Nov 27, 1898 after she had left him earlier in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Alton V. Hoover
Crawford County
Oyer and Terminer Court
Hoover
Cora Tay Hoover
Atlantic
Meadville
Morse Denied Privilege in Habeas Corpus Plea
Washington May 16 Charles W Morse was refused permission by the Supreme Court to file an application for a writ of habeas corpus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Supreme Court
Kirby Fired Today In Interior Department
Washington May 16 Frederick M Kirby the stenographer in the office of Secretary Bal linger was discharged from the service by Secretary Bal linger. He had issued a statement on Saturday regarding Lawler memorandum on the Gravis charges to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ballinger-Pinchot
Frederick Kirby
Ballinger
Oscar .Awler
Interior Department
Taft
L. R. Gravis
Dr Henry dies after long illness in Monroe
Dr M A McHenry longtime prominent Monroe citizen dies after lengthy illness. He passed away yesterday morning at 11 o'clock with funeral arrangements set for today at First Methodist Church.
Prohibition Debate and Fire Toll Highlight Southland News
A $60,000 fire in New Orleans devastates Miller & Elmer Candy and Planters Trading Company, while North Louisiana and South Arkansas watch Prohibition questions. Dr. McHenry, Arkansas-born physician and Monroe magnate, dies after a long illness leaving a wife and six children. The piece ties local option politics to upcoming legislature actions and Democratic nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Louisiana
South
Arkansas
Jackson Street
Dr. McHenry
Union County
University of Arkansas
Tulane University
New Orleans
McHenry
Hillsboro
Ark
Ntil
Monroe
Wilton Holbrook
Long Island
New York
New South Drug Company
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Old Ouachita National Bank
Monroe Jewelry Company
Methodist Church
Board of
Stewards
Methodist Sunday School
Carl H
Armand G
Neal McHenry
Wreck on Louisiana Railway injures none of lawmakers
A southbound Louisiana Railway and Navigation passenger train derailed near Scottland, one mile north of Baton Rouge, after hitting an open switch. Fireman Alex Jones was killed and engineer N Y Weaver may die from burns. Several legislators aboard escaped serious injury as the train was cleared to Baton Rouge. Funeral services for a local figure followed later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Railway & Navigation Go
Scottland
Alex Jones
N. Y. Weaver
New Orleans
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company
Louisiana Legislature
Watchman Shot Dead in Simsboro Lumber Yard
Ruston La May 16 Robert Cheatwood a watchman in a lumber yard at Simsboro eight miles from here on the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad was shot and killed early today while making his rounds in the yard. The assassin used a shotgun buckshot load. No clue to the murderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsboro
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific
Joe Hernandez Arrested for Larceny From a Drunk Victim
Joe Hernandez, a known young man, was arrested Saturday afternoon by Sheriff Parker and City Marshal Mangham on larceny from the person. He allegedly robbed a Frenchman named Sacksonie of money and jewelry worth over $300 at the Monroe Club in East End as he drank last week. Margaret Hiller alerted police. property was recovered after Hernandez confessed, hidden in various places. Bond set at $1000. he remained in parish jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hernandez
Parker
Mangham
Sacksonie
Monroe Club
East End
Margaret Hiller
Hernandez
Madison
Sackionie
Legislators in Fatal Wreck Involving Fireman and Engineer
A fatal wreck claimed the life of a Negro fireman and left engineer Weaver badly scalded. Police reported the crash occurred on a rural road when a locomotive and an automobile collided.
50th Anniversary of Lincoln's Nomination Celebrated Today
Washington May 16 Fifty years after the Lincoln Hamlin nomination at Chicago the anniversary is observed with a program by the Lincoln Emancipation League of the District of Columbia. The Wigwam convention of 1860 pioneered a modern style with a dedicated building telegraph access large spectator turnout and organized cheering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Chicago
Lincoln Emancipation League
District of Columbia
United States
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Tensas
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