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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1910

Page

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Natatorium Popular With Hundreds Taking Plunge

Hundreds of people visit the natatorium seeking healthful benefits as the facility remains highly popular.

Natatorium at Forsythe Park Draws Monroe Crowds

A Forsythe Park Natatorium in Monroe fills with men women and children daily. Gas lit water bathing attracts diverse residents and visitors who praise the healthful pools and claim cures from the salt water baths. The 190 foot square facility features slopes from one to nine feet and multiple diving platforms, chutes and platforms, drawing widespread democratic participation and anticipation of a bright city future.

Forsythe Park Monroe Louisiana

Indian Inquiry Begins in Muskogee

The House committee to investigate Senator Gore's charges on McMurray Indian contracts met in Muskogee Oklahoma to begin testimony. Senators and representatives from several states are named as potential witnesses including J F McMurray Royn Hammond and Col Cecil A Lyon. The probe follows charges of fraud and bribery surrounding Oklahoma Indian land deals and may summon former Senators Long and Thurston.

Muskogee Okla House Gore McMurray J. F. McMurray Royn Hammond Lawton Curtis Kansas Thurston Nebraska Long Greager and McGuire Oklahoma Col Cecil A. Lyon Texas Indian Office Senate McAlister Washington Cecil Lyon Interior Department Senator Long Col. Lyon

Tennessee Election for Higher Court Judges Today

Voters in Tennessee face a statewide election today to select judges for the higher courts. Ballots are being cast to determine the outcomes of judicial appointments and institutional leadership.

Patterson Faction Gains Black Voters In Local Split

Report shows black voters flocking to the Patterson side amid a clash over a political contest. Observers warn the tense dynamic could spark further disputes as blocs realign before the vote.

Tennessee Judges and Taft Split Stir in State Contest

Tennessee voters faced a Supreme Court and other offices vote while Governor Patterson drives the pro-Patterson ticket amid charges of illegal registration. In Iowa, Cummins and Dolliver back progressive aims as Harper and Green tickets divide Republicans. The piece notes a Taft administration endorsement and a steamroller controversy, with court and cabinet implications in the day’s political summary.

Malcolm R. Patterson Patterson Taft Carroll State Central Committee Cummins Dolliver Permanet Resolutions Platform Committee Dolliver

Ice cold water melons at Monroe Grocer Company

Water melons advertised as ice cold are offered by Monroe Grocer Company in a brief notice dated 4 31. The item highlights a seasonal fruit sale and invites customers to visit the store for fresh melons.

Monroe Grocer Company

Another Life Added to Aviation Toll

Brussels reports Nicholas Kinet, a Belgian aviator, was killed when a rear wire in his biplane snapped during a squall at about 650 feet, engine stopped and he was crushed on impact. Three weeks earlier his cousin Daniel Kinet died similarly at Ghent. M Olieslagers narrowly escaped when his monoplane dropped 65 feet due to motor defect.

Daniel Ghent Nicholas Kinet Kinet M. Olieslagers Brussels Budapest Rheims

Monroe Woman Appeals Clemency For Jailed Young Girl

In New OrleansAug 4 the Pica yune reports that Miss Mamie McLaughlin, jailed for killing Hugh Smith, gave her first sworn statement. Clerk William Appolonio and Joseph E Generelly presented her affidavit after she was found praying in the chapel. She says she was 16 when Smith seduced her with promise of marriage and learned he was with another woman.

Alice Blake Smith Miss Blake Joseph E. Generelly Hugh Smith Seeger’s Dryades Street

Crippen Still Silent Says Police Refuse Confession

London authorities and Crippen's jailer deny any confession to Belle Exmore's murder. Crippen accepts extradition terms and vows to stay silent, while attorney general and judge dispute rumors. Ethel Leneve remains in hospital infirmary amid improving health. Vice President Sherman travels to Adirondacks for rest after Utica visit.

Quebec Inspector Dew Scotland Yard Crippen Belle Exmore Joseph Morin Quoin Langlier Ethel Leneve Dew Newton London Leneve

Monroe Women Consider Mamie McLoughlin Case

The Era Club executive committee held another meeting, reported by the Picayune, to consider the Mamie McLoughlin case.

Era Club

Cotton Futures Steady, But Lower in New Orleans

The market report from New Orleans notes cotton futures at noon were steady, but 21 to 23 points lower than yesterday's close. Provisions eased as trading continued, reflecting a softer tone in related commodities.

New Orleans

Wheat Prices Edge Upward in Chicago Trade

Chicago Aug 4 Wheat strengthens with prices showing an upward tendency while provisions ease with a slight dip. Marketplace notes indicate firmer demand and cautious trading as buyers look for steadying factors amid ample supplies.

Chicago

Senator Gore Reveals Bribe Details Before Panel

Senator Gore testifies before the investigating committee naming individuals and dates tied to a bribery case. He describes meetings and offers, detailing how the alleged schemes unfolded and who participated, asserting pressure and timelines.

Gore recounts bribe offer in Indian land deal case

United States Senator Gore testified before a House investigation that a $25,000 bribe was offered in the thirty million dollar Indian land deal. Gore named Jacob Hammon as the bribe proposer in Washington on May 6 and said a higher up, identified as Vice President Sherman, was involved.

Muscogee, Okla United States T. P. Gore House of Representatives Gore Jacob Hammon National Republican

Crippen Fight Moves After Flesh Evidence

Solicitor Newton, retained to defend Dr Crippen, filed a formal application today to permit an independent physician to examine the fragments of human flesh found in the Crippen cellar. It is believed Newton will argue the tissue cannot be identified as Belle Elmore’s body.

London Newton Dr. Crippen Crippen Belle Elmore

Papal Nuncio Ordered to Leave Madrid on Short Notice

Rome Aug 4 Monsignor Vico papal nuncio was instructed by the Vatican to depart Madrid at a moment's notice amid negotiations with Spain. The move signals a possible rupture in diplomatic relations and dampened expectations as Cardinal Merry Del Val drafts a reply.

London Madrid Rome Monsignor Vico Vatican Spain Merry de Val

Corbett’s Unknown Protégé Revealed in Albany Message

The unknown successor James J. Corbett expects to challenge Jack Johnson is identified as Miles McLeod of Albany Missouri. The 27 year old 250 pound boxer has signed with Corbett and is secretly training to enter the ring. McLeod hails from a family of giants and is noted as a college athlete.

Bakerfield Cal James J. Corbett Jack Johnson Albany Miles McLeod Corbett McLeod

Stafford Starts Holiday Visit to Hot Springs Ark

Mr J N Stafford city water works official and pook keeper departed this morning on the A L G line for Hot Springs Arkansas for a ten days or two weeks visit.

Ark

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