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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
1
A statewide primary election drives campaigns across Virginia today with voters participating in local and statewide races. Candidates emphasize turnout and issues as polling stations open and turnout expectations rise.
The Virginia Democratic primary pits Harry St. George Tucker of Rockbridge against Judge William H. Mann of Nottoway County. The race centers on the liquor question with statewide prohibition debated and focal option favored by both, Mann arguing for local policing and Tucker opposing statewide bans. Mann notes Tucker’s wet leanings in past local votes, while both contenders are deemed capable of governing. Mann previously helped curb saloons and once ran for governor.
A fire on a traveling hat in Atlanta Union Station drew two fire companies and volunteers, delaying a fast train and destroying about $30 in millinery. A young woman, en route to New York, was shaken but proceeded after the incident.
Senator Martin and many Virginia House members align with the Anti-Saloon League as Harry St. George Tucker, eight year Congressman and Jamestown exposition president, faces attacks from Judge Mann. Mann accuses Tucker of gold Democrat ties and for Jamestown troubles while Tucker counters Mann’s claim of poor presidency during 1879 80 events.
New Orleans police seized Father John J. Holtgreve at a hotel after dispatches from Iberville Parish grand jury cited thirty one indictments. Bonds set at 70,750 total with 28 crimes against nature at 2,500 each and libel cases at 250 each. He faces accusation of engaging with boys from his church. immunity offered to witnesses.
News bulletin reports a tremor in Brest causing slight damage while the city endures severe food shortages and widespread suffering. Officials urge calm as relief efforts mobilize.
Reports from Paris Brest Stockholm and Frankfort recount an earthquake scare a food shortage amid labor conflict troops guarding Stockholm and gas and electric plant security. Zeppelin 11 departs for Cologne as Leather and shoe duties spark political maneuvering and friction in the House and Senate.
Washington August 5 Senators Dolliver Elkins Warren Clay Aldrich Lafollette Penrose Flint Dick Heyburn Bradley notified they wish to speak on the tariff bill before or after passage. The session is expected to run late tonight or into tomorrow.
The Carmichael bill establishing state wide prohibition was approved 75 to 19 in the Alabama House. It bans sale or manufacture of intoxicants and any beverage over one half of one percent alcohol. Prohibition workers filled the galleries amid brief pandemonium when the vote was read.
In Opelousas two law and order detectives from Shreveport Glover and Pauderill were beaten by a mob after they arrived to aid the anti saloon effort. Dr Richardson was shot in the shoulder by Glover during the clash and both detectives were forced to leave town.
Washington August 5 The House adjourned briefly after convening and recessed until 2 30 pm amid expectation of the Senate resolution proposing a reduction.
The Zeppelin airshop arrived in Cologne at 10 15 p m. The report notes the arrival time and location with minimal additional details.
Washington reports that President Taft and Speaker Joseph Gannon face renewed tariff friction as reformers press for honest tariff revision. Cannon is portrayed as guiding the administration while insiders discuss strategies, Senate support, and party unity amid changing rates.
A man was shot in Bad Surape as authorities respond to a reported dispute. The victim was transported to a local clinic for treatment. No further details on suspects or motive were released.
Washington dispatch says President Taft will take John Hays Hammond on his Western trip as a key political adviser. Hammond, head of the National League of Republican Clubs, will campaign for Republican clubs and defend the tariff bill, with Hitchcock’s role diminished.
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