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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1911
Page
1
Unidentified assailants murder young lawyer Edgar Farrar Jr and escape after the brutal act. Authorities pursue leads as investigators describe a violent fatal attack.
New Orleans on November 1 Edgar Farrar Jr prominent lawyer and ABA president's son was shot and killed at the corner of Pennis ton and Magnolia streets by two unidentified highwaymen. Police captured Leon and Lawien Canton within hours and they confessed. Witnesses described Farrar as often seen with Allan Garland and Mrs McRee in a web of relationships near the McRee farm amid a briar patch setting. The defense objected to testimony but all objections were overruled.
In Opelousas on November 1 the trial of Mrs Zee Rung McRee reopened with District Attorney R Lee Garland leading for the State and John W Lewis for the defense. Garland contended Mrs McRee could not plausibly claim self defense for shooting Allen Garland and questioned why he would threaten her honor. He emphasized the danger to men if no explanation is offered for such acts, while Lewis argued the insult Allan Garland is said to have offered Mrs McRee.
Testimony on November 1 in Opeousas described Mrs Zee Runge McRee and Allen Garland seen holding hands and alone together. Witnesses said they often were together, with one noting McRee's arm on Garland's shoulder as evidence of friendship prior to the killing.
Job Harriman the Socialist candidate led with 17 674 votes, George Alexander the present mayor 15 495, and William Mushel 7 551 in the Los Angeles mayoral primary returns. Harriman ally of the McNamara murder defense will face Alexander in a second primary backed by the Good Government League. The Socialist vote soared from about 2 000 earlier this year.
Senator Leroy Percy and his wife and son returned from Europe with Greece as the primary stop. He said the trip was absolutely restful after Mississippi campaigning and would not comment on resigning his Senate seat until the Mississippi legislature convenes in January.
In New Orleans on October 31 rumors spread that Illinois Central trainmen would file demands for a 12 cent per hour pay raise on November 1 and join the shopmen in the ongoing strike if not granted. No official confirmation was available from railroad leaders or the trainmen's union.
An eight foot gold statue group will be erected at St Anne de Beaupre near Quebec. The depostal Carrara marble group costs 300000 funded by the French Canadian colony in New York. Figures include St Ann infant Christ and the Virgin Mary. It will be blessed by the Pope in Rome and shown in churches across the United States and Canada.
Union Bank and Tutor stockholders vote to determine approval for an increase of capital and the grant or renewal of a federal charter. The action affects the bank's authorized capital and regulatory status under federal law.
The Union Bank and Trust Co of Monroe plans to convert to a national charter and occupy the Union Grand and DeSiard Street building. Capital will rise from 100 000 to 200 000 with stockholders approving the move. the bank, led by W R Mitchell and H D Apgar, expects to open as Union National Bank next month.
A local Iberia Parish faction endorses John T. Michel as the next governor of Louisiana, signaling support from community leaders and residents. The group highlights Michel’s proposed policies and leadership style as aligning with regional priorities and statewide reform efforts.
Citizens in Jeanerette Iberia Parish packed the Opera House to back John T. Michel for governor. Speakers urged Michel while disagreeing on U.S. Senate choices, highlighting local political vigor and independent stance in late October.
A heavily armed man described as an Afro-American ran amuck at Algiers Perry Landing causing fear as police and citizens were beaten. Weather outlook warns tonight and Thursday fair but colder with frost.
Ford Claiborne of Pointe Coupee argues the committee overstepped its authority by altering the second primary date. He says if any change occurs it must auto-set four weeks after the first primary. Zach Spearing offered a substitute seeking AG opinion or on changing both primaries. Claiborne warned he will seek court intervention to stop the second date change. Spearing’s resolution was tabled 24 to 22. Geason and Ed Righter backed Michel’s manager.
Alfred Godfrey a private in a local military company lost his left arm and suffered facial and body injuries when a cannon saluting Governor Sanders misfired after the thirteenth shot at the State Fair Grounds opening exercises.
Business men in Lake Charles fear agitation by the Brotherhood of Timber Workers may force the closure of large saw mills in Lake Charles Westlake and Lockport and other southwest areas. A L Emerson president and W C Fussell vice president have toured the district delivering warnings.
President Taft at the Hamilton Club banquet in Chicago signals the possibility of Republican defeat in the national election. He pledges loyal support for a new government under any conditions if voters choose change, and notes willingness to return to the old party if the people wish.
The State Central Committee met at the Grunewald Hotel as Hon. T. H. Harris was declared the party nominee for Superintendent of Education. Judge Pavy of St. Landry withdrew by wire and Dr. W. D. Lewis was named party committeeman from that parish. Unopposed committeemen were declared nominees. Walter Gleason of New Orleans introduced the resolution changing the date of the first primary.
A sizable American Society of Automobile Engineers delegation sailed from New York on the Mauretania to attend a joint London meeting with the Incorporated Institution of Automobile Engineers. After the talks they will inspect major auto plants in England and on the continent.
In New Orleans on November 1 an unidentified black man opened fire with two revolvers at the Algiers Ferry Landing. Officers George Roussell and Joseph Lacoste were fatally shot and three citizens beaten. The assailant was killed by gunfire after a chaotic exchange with locals and officers.
Chicago November reports show Rock Island workers approving a strike after a vote. Wages and shop rule changes are cited as the core issues. A settlement conference is sought. leaders plan to press for a response before a November 10 AFL conference in Atlanta.
Monroe sees significant construction activity with two large projects in Five Points. S Fudickar plans business houses valued at about 25 000 while the Baptist Church structure is estimated near 285 000. Additional smaller homes and prospects push total value well above 65 000 with more buildings anticipated.
Edward Hines of Milwaukee and the Navy denied before the Senatorial Investigative Committee that he had any involvement in the election of Senator Stephenson. The testimony centers on alleged improper influence in the political advancement.
Terrell Texas businessman W. P. Allen known locally as director of the Texas Midland Railroad cashier of the American National Bank and a city commissioner was assaulted in New Orleans last night after being mistaken for a strike breaker.
Walter P Allen a Terrell Texas banker was beaten by three men who mistook him for a strikebreaker as he walked from his hotel toward the Illinois Central station. He was carried back to his hotel and put to bed. The assailants were arrested. Allen is noted as a close friend of Gov Colquitt and had planned to take a train home.
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