13 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
1
Senator Lafollette delivered a strong speech in the Senate denouncing the railroad bill. He argued for stricter controls and highlighted potential outcomes for workers and consumers.
In Washington on April 13, Senate debate centered on the Boston and Maine and New Haven merger under Massachusetts holding law 190%. Sen La Follette accused New Haven magnates of dictating policy, citing Governor Draper and Attorney General Wilkersham. Lodge and Gallinger defended the AG as both lawyer and man.
In Homer Louisiana April 12 Henry Pressley a negro was killed by a lightning bolt seven miles from town near Blackburn while Dr J W Featherston was badly shocked and nearly unconscious for hours He attended several ill negroes as a crowd gathered One child died another sick and poles telephone lines were damaged by the storm with multiple phones out of order
The speech sharpens criticism of Wicker and officials tied to railroad interests. La Follette accuses the attorney general and corporate leaders of pushing “wise legislation” to line up supporters while labeling Mellen and Byrnes as unjustly treated. He denounces railway magnates as loud megaphones for a powerful financier.
The Supreme Court reversed the circuit court in the Lutcher & Moore Lumber Co. v Knight case over 2000 acres of timber land. It remanded for new proceedings to apply the rule that parole testimony may show that property acquired during marriage is not automatically community property, rebutting the usual presumption with competent proof. Justice White, familiar with Louisiana procedure, authored the opinion.
Washington April 12 Senator Cullom of Illinois quotes Taft would have left the campaign to accept a Supreme Court seat if Chief Justice Fuller retired. He says Taft aimed for the justiceship during the campaign and Roosevelt would have accepted vacancy. Taft would have retired for the bench with alacrity.
General George P. Harrison of the Alabama Division UCV announced no automobiles or carriages would appear in the general parade at Mobile. Forest's Cavalry is placed at the rear, and ladies will ride in carriages after the cavalry.
Governor Patterson issues a full pardon for Ed Man, freeing him from imprisonment. The action marks a decisive clemency toward the convict as reported in local dispatches.
Tennessee Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling against Col Duncan Cooper in the Carmack murder case while reversing for Robin Cooper. Robin's conviction is remanded for new trial on his separate defense claim. Col Cooper to continue 20 year sentence unless pardoned by Governor Patterson.
William J. Bryan, writing from Brazil, praises Taft's Lincoln Day stance that rising gold production and money supply drive high prices. He notes Democratic support and urges adoption of a federal constitution income tax amendment at the Jefferson Day festivities in New York and Indianapolis.
A jury in the United States Court awarded Harsee Bridge Co. $8,071.00 plus interest for four years against Union parish over a broken steel bridge contract of $16,000. The suit covered profits and expenses from surveys and contract work. Several defendants pleaded guilty to cutting timber on government lands. Judge Boarman deferred sentencing after questioning.
Republican leaders are at sea over the situation as internal divisions and uncertain strategy create a fragile posture ahead of upcoming decisions. The party faces questions on leadership, messaging, and potential policy shifts amid mounting pressure.
Congressman Garner says Taft's promised reforms lag as Payne Aldrich tariff is repudiated by Indiana Republicans and Democrats win in Fourteenth Massachusetts district. He notes statehood bills for Arizona and New Mexico passed, while railroad and interstate commerce measures stall.
A Lake Providence school board meeting drew a delegation of mothers asking for the dismissal of four lady teachers and the resignation of C. C. Lewis the parish superintendent. The board declared the four assistant posts vacant but kept Lewis to resign later. The district plans to fill positions after a Baton Rouge conference and for the next fall term.
Sauer's famous flavoring extracts pure and concentrated advertised in the catalog slice, noting 11 6t packaging and available varieties.
The calendar lists several measures including postal savings, interstate corporate charters, and an anti injunction bill stalled in committees. A conservation bill has progressed from a committee after a heavy fight but no early floor plan. The ship subsidy and postal rate hikes face delays and potential political fallout, with leaders wary of reforms that have not yet materialized.
The report describes Uncle Sam's battle ships planned to sail around the world. Naval authorities announce another long voyage for the fleet, highlighting global deployment and strategic reach.
The Times reports Rear Admirals Wainwright Nicholson and Potter map a major Atlantic fleet voyage to Europe and the Mediterranean starting in November. The plan may include a Suez Canal crossing to the Philippines with possible return via Magellan. Four dreadnought battleships join a 16-ship fleet in a larger, strengthened voyage.
Gifford Pinchot after two days with Theodore Roosevelt in Porto Maurizio Italy smiles and says his face shows satisfaction with the conference results. Roosevelt plans to address the National Conservation Congress this summer and insists his actions are misunderstood.
Plans call for transforming the harbor into a major port and renaming it Port Umberto. The program includes extensive town improvements aimed at modernization.
Postmaster General Hitchcock, citing the auditor’s report on postal receipts and expenditures for the first half of the fiscal year and early third quarter returns, predicts the current year will show a deficit reduction of more than 10 million dollars from last year’s 17.48 million. The first half deficit was 4.272 million, down from 10.286 million, attributed to radical reforms in postal handling.
The Cherry Illinois mine disaster is revised with 31 more miners' bodies recovered from 300 feet underground. A note on a fan says alive at 2 p.m. November 14 and the belts contain cash found on the deceased. Sheriff Skogland debunks six week survival rumors, attributing deaths to black damp shortly after the note.
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