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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
1
A public notice outlines one essential suggestion regarding a Land Owners Congress or Exposition. It emphasizes practical steps for organizers and participants, highlighting objectives, venue, and timing to attract broad local support and involvement.
The News-Star urges a land owners congress to link buyers and sellers across parishes in at least one central expo. It proposes soil samples maps and parish product displays to attract home seekers and investors to Ouachita and North Louisiana, arguing state lands offer high returns and must be developed.
Beverly Massachusetts August 16 Warren G Harding the republican nominee for governor of Ohio spent more than two hours with President Taft He was accompanied by Senator Dick and Representative Longworth who came to Beverly to see the candidate The leaders discussed the Ohio campaign planning on a broader scale and a new state executive committee chair was discussed with no decision reached Harding suggested that over six men might direct the drive.
A new field would open to Monroe with a railroad built into Arkansas, passing Junction City on the line toward Magnolia and Hope. The Louisiana Arkansas town sits at Claiborne and Union parishes, with two thriving schools and a solid, progressive community.
The mayor is expected to travel to the Adirondack Mountains next week as part of ongoing plans to improve city projects. Details on itinerary or objectives were not disclosed.
An extra session convened and measures were introduced and referred to the committees for consideration.
The Panama tax bill advances in Baton Rouge as lawmakers prepare final passage. A constitutional amendment to fund the Panama Exposition is proposed, raising the target to 7.5 million with most from New Orleans. Legislative leaders unveil measures authorizing cities to levy special taxes for industrial and manufacturing enterprises.
Berlin reports a nationwide shipyard idle due to a labor dispute between ship builders and workers. Many yards, save government plants, halt operations as crews strike to win a ten percent wage raise and a fifty five hour work week. some builders even send ships abroad for repairs.
Census figures show Newark New Jersey population at 347,469, up 101,399 from 246,070 in 1900, a 41.2 percent increase. Washington reports the urban growth reflecting broader demographic shifts.
Chicago reports an Inter Ocean interview with Joseph G Cannon, House Speaker, denouncing insurgents, saying he will seek the next Speakership, and asserting he will be re elected to Congress by a large majority. He rejects insurgent and Democrat led reorganizations and pledges to serve under the will of the people if caucus favors him.
A letter to New York District Attorney Whitman containing threats against judges O Sullivan Malone Fawcett Rosaisky and prosecutors Ely Hart was received and turned over to police. The writer claims release after a three year Sing Sing sentence with three associates and vows death for officials, claiming innocence of a grand larceny charge and criticizing recent Republican policy and Payne bill votes.
Senate bill five by Mr Oglesby to amend the locker club law for Shreveport is among five measures expected to pass the General Assembly within six days. The session opened at noon with twenty senators present Fa rousse Barret Boggs Connors Mavis Elder Favrot Glynn Guerdan Irwin Marks McCulloch McVea Odom Oglesby Peterman Provost Settoon Shaffer Smart Stafford Voegtle Weil Wilbert Wimberly. Governor's message read in both chambers.
In Baton Rouge on Aug 16 the Joint Judiciary Committee of the Senate adopted an unfavorable report 5 to 3 on two Barrett bills permitting municipalities to vote special taxes for manufacturing or industrial enterprises. The move surprised some as it also affected a governor backed constitutional amendment expanding tax support to cities for railroads and industry. Senator Barrett led the push but the committee rejected the measure.
London Aug 16 Florence Nightingale nurse of the Crimean War and the only woman to receive the Order of Merit died Saturday at her London home after a period of illness. She celebrated her ninetieth birthday with a royal message in May and King Edward had bestowed the Order of Merit in 1908. Public calls for a memorial accompany widespread regret and recognition of her rare honors.
Roosevelt emerged as a leading figure after defeating a rival for the temporary chair of the New York Republican convention, setting the stage for proceedings. The outcome positions Roosevelt to influence committee roles and the convention's early agenda.
New York dispatch reports Colonel Theodor Roosevelt's name was nominated for temporary chairman of the Republican State convention. the motion failed 20 to 15, with Vice-President James Sherman elected temporary chair by unanimous vote. Saratoga chosen for the meeting on September 27. Griscom said Roosevelt consented, though some opponents claimed he sought dictatorial influence in the party.
Findings from Manila report Lieut Col Robert F Ames acquitted on the principal charge tied to the death of Lieut Clarence M Janney at Ames home. Ames is found guilty of drunkenness and receives punishment consisting of a twelve-step reduction in relative rank. Janney and his wife quarreled prior to Janney's dismissal by his own act.
Nashville authorities closed wine rooms on August 16 alleging premises sold drinks to both men and women. Police issued the order, said to come from Mayor Howse, as part of a crackdown.
The Pica yune reports a general shutdown of large dining rooms and cafes in the Middle West due to high food prices. Despite prosperous crops and strong bank showings, innkeepers halt operations and focus on trade, while New Orleans hotels and restaurants push improvements and expansions in six venues.
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