02 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
1
Two leading local figures face murder charges in connection with the death of a woman. Prosecution alleges a deliberate act with points of conflict emerging at the early court hearing. The case draws wide public interest in the city.
Indicted on murder charges are Dr William B Craig dean of Indiana Veterinary College and Alonzo M Ragsdale local undertaker awaiting trial in Marion County Criminal Court. The case stems from the 1911 death of Dr Helene Knabe in Indianapolis with sensational social connections and mysterious circumstances surrounding the bed scene.
The report alleges Dr. Knabe pressed Dr. Craig to marry her, but he refused. Knabe visited the Craig home the night before the victim's death under the pretext of returning a borrowed book. Prosecutors expect to link Craig to the crime while Mr. Ragsdale is believed to be an accessory after the fact.
Walter C. Furnald, once a Jersey City promoting figure, appears before U.S. Commissioner Hitchcock in New York for preliminary examination on a mail swindling indictment. He fled to Europe seven years ago after an arrest, living in Paris until returning to visit Broadway prompted his arrest by post office inspectors.
New Orleans reports Mrs. C. Percy Stout sister in law of Governor L. E. Hall escaped Frontera Mexico by joining the M. C. Holm Otis Line crew with her 10 year old son D. E. Stout. Both drew $1 salaries though not working. other false crew included Dr. W Rachel and W. P. Sharp. Governor Hall met his sister in law in port.
In Los Angeles on October 2 a sensational opinion notes that diaphanous split skirts place women with the rich and other creatures before St. Peter. Three prominent clergymen, J Whitcomb Brougher Charles Edward Locke and Johns Balcom Shaw condemn the fashion as leading to white slavery and the decline of American womanhood.
James Jackson, who escaped Bastrop jail three years ago, was captured last night by Sheriff Jack Parker. The arrest ends the long search for the inmate, with authorities confirming the recapture in the local area.
Weather has seriously damaged cotton prospects in 1864 with poor conditions reported. The report notes unfavorable weather affecting yields and market outlook for growers in the region.
Veterans and vessels gather for the second day of reunion events as old acquaintances renew speakeasy era bonds and shared memories amid ongoing ceremonies and displays.
The Mon Rok Chapter opens with a welcome address by Mel He. OH Blanks as attendees discuss chapter matters and community engagement during the session.
Washington reports cotton crop condition at 64.1 percent of normal as drought and rains affect yields across Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and the South. In Monroe Louisiana the Confederate Veterans and Daughters hold joint sessions with honors to veterans and a large attendance for the twenty third annual convention.
In Marshall Oklahoma on October 1 Dr J M Campbell a young dentist killed himself after writing notes as his condition worsened He described a dying face turning black and hands turning white His last message I am dye ended illegibly He left notes urging friends to pursue religious life Despondency over a love affair is blamed for the act
The article lists reunion sponsors and maids of honor with parish affiliations and notes a public gathering at the City School Auditorium in Monroe led by Mrs. J S Allison. It describes reception details at the Gordon home, floral decorations, attendees, and a luncheon. It also reports rainfall and river gauge data, and local sports and police news.
The Census Bureau reports 3,237,851 bales ginned by Sept 25 from the 1918 crop, up from 3,005,934 a year earlier. Round bales total 27,324 with Sea Island at 10,555. state and national tallies follow historic comparisons. A newborn son is reported for Mr. and Mrs. Emile Z. Lutz.
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