25 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
1
Lieut Becher is found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to die in the electric chair. The verdict concludes the trial with a death penalty verdict.
Police Lieutenant Charles Becker was found guilty of murder in the first degree in New York for allegedly instigating the death of gambler Herman Rosenthal. The verdict came after eight hours of deliberation. Becker’s sentence was deferred to October 30 to allow for appeals.
An apparent promotional item urges participation in a contest titled Give Yours and Win with Wilson. The readable text hints at a lottery or prize scheme tied to the Wilson brand.
A Baton Rouge observer denies a 1912 article and defends opposing the tax amendments. He argues the Tax Commission unfairly segregated banks railroads oil mills and the Standard Oil plant while overtaxing others, calling the plan demagogic and unequal and detailing financial effects on parishes like East Baton Rouge St Bernard Jefferson and Webster.
Jurors weighed the case in absolute stillness as midnight quiet settled over the court. After the verdict, no one could leave until the jury filed out and Justice Golf warned that any disturbance would be punished.
In Montenegro on Oct 25 the Montenegrin army surrounded Scutari and bombarded the town after failed surrender talks. An infantry assault was repulsed by artillery, and Montenegro then seized the high mountains near Tarakesch before occupying Scutari.
Judge Overton broadened admissibility of evidence on conspiracy where a strike led to violence, allowing any circumstance bearing on the facts to be used, even if defendants were not directly connected. Mabry testified Haywood counseled violence at the Alexandria convention. only W A Fussell, vice president, protested.
The report notes generally fair conditions for the Weather Resort area with colder temperatures tonight and continued fair skies into Saturday. No precipitation is expected. Expect a drop in overnight lows and a mild warmup during the day.
J B Smitherman of Baton Rouge criticizes the proposed tax amendments, arguing they shift burdens to new sources and threaten parish finances. He notes uneven segregation and warns that inheritance taxes could be confiscatory, urging cautious consideration and noting rushed legislation before a short extra session ended.
Vera Cruz reports Major Zarat and Cuesta were shot after a summary court martial. Felix Diaz will face the same court martial this afternoon amid strong public opposition. Military law could imprison him for three to eight years, with a possible death sentence if linked officials are judged. Commodore Azueta may also face court martial for his stance on the Diaz revolt.
Thousands flock to Monroe as Miller Bros and Arlington present the 101 Ranch Wild West Show at the Fair Grounds on Arkansas Day and Drummers’ Day. About 7 500 visitors today with 1 200 coming on special trains from Crossett Hamburg and intermediate points. Admission to the grounds is free tonight and the grand parade, aerial acts and roping exhibitions drew nationwide attention.
Drummers, longtime supporters of the Monroe Fair, are honored with a benefit and entertainment day. They assemble in large numbers and boost the celebration before marching from the streets to the Fair grounds led by their band.
A fragment notes a crowd or reception involving Arkansas people, with a continuation reference to page four. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event details, participants, or dates.
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