06 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
1
A New York lawyer facing postponement has no definite strategy in place. The case shows uncertainty as authorities await decisions on next steps and potential hearings.
In Coaticook Vermont resident Harry Thaw faces delays as a writ halts deportation orders. The town's mood favors Thaw amid a Jerome arrest for poker on railroad property. Thaw may appear before the Montreal appeal court on September 15 while new legal moves unfold.
Secretary Ellison writes to residents asking them to attend meetings with boosters to discuss support and participation.
Secretary Ellison urges two thousand leaders to meet Monroe party on September 11 with a scheduled rail stop list from Monroe to Shreveport. The visit promotes the 100,000,000 Bushels Corn Campaign for 1914 and the Monroe Fair with prizes, inviting schools to bring entire pupils and communities to greet the boosters.
The board of inquiry ordered Thaw deported to Vermont, the state from which he arrived in Canada, with a maximum permissible sentence of one year.
In Coaticook this afternoon Jerome’s case was put over to September 11 after the magistrate denounced Jerome from the bench, provoking applause from the spectators.
Montreal reports that bail for Thaw will be sought next. Observers believe the case has entered a lengthy path toward the privy council.
Chattanooga residents and old soldiers gather to discuss Civil War battles near Missionary Ridge in a community meeting. The focus centers on historical memory and local heritage preservation.
National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic draws veterans from across the nation to Chattanooga Tennessee for a week of reunions parades and ceremonies amid promises of record attendance and a national commander election. Local plans foresee 200000 visitors with open headquarters at the Hotel Patt en and events including reunions of the Army of the Cumberland and Wheeler’s Brigade. The parade will feature carriages for aging vets and a Thursday business session to choose a new commander in chief. South Dakota Michigan New Jersey Indiana and Nebraska contenders highlight a spirited race for the post.
Michigan ex congressman Washington Gardner is a candidate, joined by Col Ralph K Cole for New Jersey, Col C E Adams of Nebraska, and Comrade O A Somers of Indiana. The encampment centers on reunions and battlefield tours at Chickamauga Military Park with guides to Snodgrass Hill Lookout Mountain Orchard Knob Missionary Ridge and Kenesaw Mountain as veterans revisit Civil War sites.
An enthusiastic Monroe meeting at the Chamber of Commerce aims to raise about one thousand dollars to entertain Confederate veterans at the October reunion. A soliciting committee was formed with named members and will meet Monday at 4 PM to organize fund-raising efforts.
Tokio reports director of the political bureau for the Japanese Foreign Office Bornaro Abe died today from wounds inflicted in an assassin’s Thursday attack. The incident follows growing ire over Japan’s China policy and alleged flag insult, with calls for drastic action including toward America.
Bangor reports Secretary Bryan arrived to stump for William R. Tattangall in eight campaign speeches before Monday's special election. Also noted is Australian lightweight champion Jack Read coming to the U S with Sam Langford to box Jimmy Coffey in New York next week.
A massive blaze in Hot Springs caused estimated six million dollars in damage and left about two thousand residents displaced from their homes. Authorities report the fire briefly threatened nearby neighborhoods but containment improved overnight.
A massive fire in Hot Springs Arkansas, fanned by a gale, burned fifty-five blocks and left about 2000 homeless. The disaster, costing around six million dollars, prompted Governor Hayes to deploy militia and the National Guard while local hotels and utilities faced heavy damage and power outages.
A fire started in negro frame cabins near the Army and Navy hospital at 2:30 PM. A northwest wind fanned flames through a two mile swath into a busy business and residential area, causing extensive destruction in the city while gas service remained uninterrupted.
Dr. R. W. Faulk, former president, presents figures on the value and progress of the state training school. He outlines financials, enrollment trends, and anticipated outcomes for the institution’s future.
Dr. R W Faulk and S M McReynolds confirm the State Training School at Monroe is worth 52900 in land buildings and cash. The report lists land 19090 dollars improvements and equipment 6200, farm stock, cash reserves 2600, and annual appropriations totaling 52900 with no deaths in three years.
Washington dispatches say Manuel De Zamacona Ineclan, Huerta’s envoy, arrives to push peace talks and a possible loan. Officials weigh whether to receive him without guaranteed Huerta’s exclusion from Mexico’s presidential race and whether to advance terms for an armistice and constitutional elections.
State Senator William Bro introduces a new bill to regulate boxing matches in California. The proposal aims to oversee matchups, venue licensing, and fighter eligibility to ensure safety and compliance across events.
The boxing card will open in New Haven on September 20 featuring Gallant and K. O. Sweeney in the feature bout.
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