16 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Fayetteville Daily
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
1
President Taft pursues a balancing tactic to bridge a rift between insurgents and standpatters, aiming for a peaceful settlement and reduced confrontation amid ongoing political tensions.
Beverly Mass August 16 Pursuing reunion of regular and insurgent Republicans Vice President Sherman Senator Crane and Representative Loudensiager will visit President Taft this week. McKinley to work from Chicago HQ and Lloyd Griscom meets Taft to smooth state fights ahead of conventions. Taft active in Ohio New York Connecticut and Tennessee campaigns.
In Columbus Ohio during a period of street car chaos mobs clash in day and night incidents. Officials report two regiments under arms may be needed to restore order as rioting and arson cause injuries and property damage near Souder Park and Mount Vernon Avenue.
Rumor says McCormick’s 47 percent stake in the Chicago Tribune was sold for 6.5 million dollars to J P Morgan and John D Rockefeller. Verification is not possible at Chicago headquarters as officials decline comment.
In Jackson Mississippi on August 16 the State Railroad commission set the express company's assessment at a 25 percent increase over their reported returns after protests from express companies. Mr Morgan reportedly offered 5.25 million for the McCormgh interest and later raised his bid to 6.6 million according to newspaper circles.
Oklahoma Governor Haskell demands state officials move from their offices to Oklahoma City by a set hour, defying a district court order that kept most officials in place until the capital case is resolved. Attorney General West reportedly warned not to cash moving expenses warrants as three members of the state board of equalization met with Haskell, who dismissed contempt claims as a “bird” if the court has more contempt than he does.
A massive blaze at the 1910 Brussels exposition destroys entire sections including the Belgian and British zones. Firemen and troops save priceless art and tapestries, with two deaths and many injuries reported. American and several European displays largely intact. Initial estimates place damages in the millions of francs, with some early tallies suggesting up to ten million dollars in losses, while official recoveries preserve key artifacts.
Tokyo officials report 700 deaths from unprecedented food shortages amid rising drownings. Relief efforts capsize under slow aid and sanitation fears threaten an epidemic in submerged districts as authorities struggle to deliver food by hand or boat due to disrupted transport lines.
In Madrid Lerroux, head of the Heputiicans at Barcelona, says Republicans back Poder Canaljas but a full constitutional reform faces senate opposition. He predicts a swift move toward revolution and a republic, citing the King’s shifting mood after talks with European monarchs.
Baltimore reports connect Mrs. Wooditt of Talbot County Maryland with a fatal early morning assault on a resident of Eastmanthunyatow. Porter Chaition and Mrs. Chartion are identified as the young man and woman seen with the suspect before the murder.
A fragment mentions a red tail ib til with unclear context and limited readable details. Further text not available to confirm event, location, or participants.
The Arsenal Base Ball Association of the Arkansas State League 1909 relinquished its charter to the Secretary of State Ludwig on Monday. H D Riff president signed the surrender after the September decision to dissolve, with papers filed the same week. James Pitcock from the Arkansas penitentiary, Page from the penitentiary board, and others traveled to the state farm to review crop progress and land clearing. Governor Donaghey plans to visit the farm later this week.
A column extols removing fences around homes on College Ave and Washington Ave as symbolizing progress and broader outlooks. It argues mental barriers harm thought and praises open communities while warning against excessive time pressure and social restraint.
The New Bedford Standard comments on readers defending shorter lighter magazines noting time as a valuable possession. It argues time should be used to read stories that entertain and profit the reader, while condemning wasteful or superfluous content.
M. M. Young of Kansas City strained his mind memorizing 10 000 railroad stations across seven states to pass a railway mail clerk exam. The six months of nightly study after work unbalanced his mind. His mother credits concentration as the cause of the breakdown.
In Amiens France August 16 weather favored the cross country seaplane race of 48 miles. Le Blanc extended his lead with a five lap time of 1 hour 14 minutes 29 seconds. Legnaux followed at 1 hour 24 minutes 1 second and Aubrun at 1 hour 44 minutes 1 second.
Paris reports Louie Paulas, a French aviator, won the Laudes Daily Malls prize of 5,000 for the year’s longest cross country flight total. He is credited with 661 miles.
Sam Leath is praised for teaching saddle horses to win. The article emphasizes his skill and knowledge as the key factor in success.
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