23 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1910
Page
1
Col. Roosevelt delivers an elaborate address on individual citizenship during his Paris lecture tour. He emphasizes personal duty, civic responsibility, and the role of citizens in upholding democratic ideals abroad and at home.
Paris April 23 Theodore Roosevelt urges high standards of average citizens to sustain republics in France and the United States. He emphasizes daily duty and heroic actions, praising leaders who share sympathy with common people and devotion to ideals. He warns against cloistered life and detached criticism.
Jackson April 23 The Washington special notes Governor Noel did not veto the legislature's request for a special primary to decide the United States senatorship. The resolution is an expression of party wishes for a November vote and carries no legal force. Percy pledged to resign long term if not renominated, allowing the winner to assume duties if appointed by the governor.
The speaker argues for ordinary virtues such as willpower work discipline and healthy children. He contends most men should earn their livelihoods and avoid idleness, and that a good man must be strong brave and ready to serve as a soldier if needed, despite pacifist critics.
Mobile prepared to welcome 50 000 visitors for the twentieth annual Confederate Veterans reunion and fifteenth Sons of Confederate Veterans gathering. Flags and Confederate and national colors adorn the city as participants travel by special trains to Monroe Park for sessions in the elaborately decorated park auditorium.
Daily delivery of fresh strawberries noted for Walker Bros Grocery Co with shipment count 22 21 indicating intake figures for the period.
A big crowd attends the third service with high interest in the Thacker Fisher meeting. Attendees fill the venue as speakers address the gathering.
A thrice held Thacker-Fisher tent revival draws large crowds with disciplined preaching and a new chorus. Dr Thacker’s approach stresses scriptural, logical, practical messages aimed at understanding heart and conscience, avoiding sensationalism and encouraging steady, active prayer and attendance for lasting townwide benefit.
A view held by many Vardaman supporters in Congress is that Noel seeks to go to Georgia. The sentiment reflects the political stance and regional considerations shaping endorsements and strategy during the period.
Washington April 23 followers of former Governor Vardaman believe he can defeat Senator Percy in a primary and oppose Gov Noel entering the race in 1911. Noel told reporters he opposed the proposed November primary and would study Mississippi primary statutes.
Senator Percy argues the planned November primary for United States senator lacks legal basis under Mississippi law. Governor Noel, disavowing involvement, says he will not participate and has not discussed the plan with Percy or others.
Washington April 23. A resolution by Fowler of New Jersey to appoint a double jointed rules committee is set to come before the House on May 2 but only in theory. Insurgent leaders Norris and Murdock refuse to back the move until Taft legislation is addressed. The Jersey measure caused forty minutes of confusion before Fowler laid it on the Speaker's table and referred it to the Rules Committee. The dispute reflects shifting power as Democrats eye likely next House control.
In Indiana the Democratic party plans a Wednesday state convention in Indianapolis to nominate the state ticket and adopt a platform responding to Republican actions. Governor Marshall’s suggestion on endorsing a U S Senate candidate is also awaited. Roosevelt will stay in Paris through part of the week before heading to Brussels and The Hague.
Carnegie Library dedication set for Monday at Howard University. Officials and faculty to attend as the event highlights the university's educational expansion and community access to resources.
New York April 23 The trial of Albert Wolter ended with a murder conviction and a death sentence for the slaying of Ruth Wheeler. Witnesses described a fire placed to burn the victim, with Wolter’s companion Katie Mueller recounting the night and the fireplace incident as prosecutors pressed the case.
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