09 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1911
Page
1
A terse note cites a single key turn and a hundred more as factors in a spring wound too tight, prompting questions about responsibility in the trial. Authorities weigh whether mechanical mishap or human error triggered the incident.
Los Angeles October 9 1910 two brothers John J and James McNamara stand trial in Department Nine of the County Superior Court charged with bombing the Times Building killing nineteen. The prosecution ties the blast to a labor conflict and Ortie E McManigal while defense argues lack of direct evidence and vows to prove innocence. The case centers on a confession and a web of circumstantial proof amid a lengthy legal battle.
Fright and panic followed reports of a bomb under a door dormer at Felix Zeehandelaar laar, secretary of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association, linked to open shop campaigns. A larger bomb exploded at General Harrison Grey Otis’s home, destroying a park sword’s impact site. Zeehandelaar’s device, a clockwork spring set beyond tension, was dismantled. police halted its power and found eighty percent gelatin explosive labeled from San Francisco. Detectives traced a vast criminal conspiracy across the country.
A South financed by European banks supplies nearly four billion dollars in cotton exports over five years. More than two billion is paid to the South by foreign buyers. Advocates urge banking reform to finance foreign trade at home and reduce tribute to European bankers.
The Democratic Executive Committee of the twenty sixth senatorial district meets in Monroe at noon on Saturday October 14. Members listed are Simon Goldman chairman C H Peevy Allan Shholars and C H Trousdale with the late W H Allen of Bros. noted as a member from the old committee not replaced at the last election.
Markham of Illinois Central plans a preliminary discussion with Governor Noel about potential talks. The source notes an informal step toward possible formal discussions between state leadership and railroad interests.
New Orleans reports a tranquil strike scene as police boost preparations to prevent a repeat of last week’s disturbances. Strikers remain firm while rail freight continues, and Illinois Central President Markham arrives in Jackson for talks with Governor Noel and local labor leaders about returning workers and peaceable settlement.
Signs posted in Chicago notify striking shopmen they will receive September wages on Wednesday in a city building near Burnside shops to avert trouble. About one thousand men, roughly a third of the regular force, were at work at Burnside shops this morning with no disorders reported.
Governor Sanders spoke to labor leaders and strikers with Mayor Behrman present, stressing his role as chief peacekeeper and his support for lawful union efforts while insisting laws be obeyed. He emphasized maintaining uninterrupted commerce as a Louisiana citizen.
Regular fall term begins in Monroe with Judge Boarman presiding. Docket briefly heard as several orders are issued. Tensas Basin Levee Board vs Tensas Delta Land Company on the docket. held for absence of board’s attorney and Attorney General Guion.
Wall Street brokers open up money bags to back the home team as the Giants are listed as even money favorites.
In New York the series betting frenzy rises with Wall Street ticking toward record wagers. Ty Cobb shares views on how McGraw’s Giants and the Athletics may fare, praising Matty and Marquard as key factors while noting pitchers will largely decide the outcome and base runners face limited theft against strong hurlers.
Berry and Holman Britton of Fish Pond Louisiana were arrested in Natchez on an affidavit charging murder. Labrie the Texas and Pacific depot agent was shot in the stomach and died next morning after being taken to Torras Louisiana. The affair began when Labrie refused to pay board at Britton's Hotel and Britton fired at Labrie and wounded Holman and Berry.
A notice from C C A Braden at 105 DeSiard St invites individuals seeking concessions or privileges for the Monroe fair to contact him promptly. He states he is under contract with the fair to manage all concessions privileges and shows and that good spaces are filling quickly.
The piece highlights base running as a key factor for Connie Mack's Athletics in the series. It notes Ira Thomas may need to stop the Giants from stealing bases while Coombs and Bender provide holding power against runners. The talent for hitting remains a defining strength, with pitchers needed to contain Mack's lineup.
Lieut. Hans Gerick pilot of the Berlin II wins the James Gordon Bennett Trophy in the international balloon race started in Kansas City. He lands at Ladysmith Wisconsin after traveling 468 miles and is reported safe. Buckeye piloted by Lieut. Frank Lahm places near La Crosse Wisconsin 397 miles from Kansas City.
Fire Friday night totally destroyed Mr J R Littlepage's gin at Bosco causing at least 5000 in damage. He carried insurance of 2450. The loss disrupts his cotton season as he will be greatly inconvenienced in getting out his cotton.
Michel foreign party is well received as candidate discusses tax segmentation with a positive impact and broad support shown by attendees. Local observers note potential shifts in policy direction and voter enthusiasm ahead of the upcoming election.
Senator Hall seeks aid while Gov. Sanders attends Opelousas rally. In Ponchatoula a large crowd hears John T. Michel of New Orleans outline tax segregation plans and Tangipahoa gains, arguing for road and school funding. Harry Mooney supports Michel, praising New Orleans endorsement and local growth.
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