17 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1910
Page
1
The peanut trade expands into a large industry reaching a total value around thirty six million dollars. The piece notes widespread growth and economic impact across markets, with emphasis on production scale and distribution networks shaping the sector.
The article highlights North Louisiana farmers expanding peanut planting led by Victor C. Barringer of Monroe with about 300 acres. It notes peanuts formed a one million dollar crop last year and reached 36 million dollars in market sales. Peanuts are praised for nutrition and uses from hog feed to oil, with statewide production rising and potential factory needs next year.
Governor Gillette says he favors calling a special California Legislature session to consider a 5 million dollar Panama Pacific Exposition bond issue for San Francisco in 1915. SF may amend its charter to increase bonded debt to support the extra 5 million. The Panama Pacific team offers to cover session costs.
Dr D Harvey Dillon of Shreveport resigns as president of the State Board of Health effective Sept 1. The letter gives no reason. Gov Sanders wishes his speedy restoration to health. Rumor links Dr Oscar Dowling with the vacancy, though no official notice has been made. The Times of Shreveport notes Dillon had long been rumored to retire.
In a high level meeting Vice President Sherman meets President Taft in conference to discuss policy directions and national concerns. The conversation centers on executive decisions and potential administrative actions. Both leaders emphasize unity and steady governance during a period of political activity.
Beverly Massachusetts reports Vice President Sherman to confer with President Taft over Roosevelt defeat and Sherman’s temporary chairmanship bid. In Hinton West Virginia a negro prisoner is captured after he wounded John Aliss and killed his bride of three weeks. a lynching attempt failed as mobs gathered.
The body of President Pedro Mott of Chile who died here suddenly last night will be embalmed today and lie in the Catholic church of St Johannes until shipment back to Chile. His wife was present and the president died within minutes of being stricken. his party members remain shocked.
Census Bureau figures released in Washington show Albany New York has a population of 100,253. The data page notes an continuation on page 8.
Cincinnati august 17 Suits for injunctions accountings and damages totaling millions of dollars question deals involving four railroads have been filed by Rudolph and Leopold Kleybolte brokers chiefly against Newman Erb New York attorney disbursing trustee for Kleybolte Co since 1908 The suits allege breach of trust collusion and fraud and that Erb speculated in securities as trustee They seek three principal accountings and damages of 1 1000 000 and assert that Erb permitted 1 208 000 par value of Dayton Toledo Cincinnati railroad stock to be sold at auction for 100 000
A large Senate majority opposes allowing women to vote on the bill, marking a sharp clash over a key tax proposal. The opposition frames the vote as a critical test of the tax’s final route amid calls for reform and broader fiscal policy debate.
Louisiana Senate moves to final passage of a 6.4 million Panama tax measure after voting to table amendments that would allow women to vote on the tax. Senator Gueydan led the push with a memorial from Era Club and a related amendment. Debate included opposition from Senator Elder and others who warned of a wedge toward women’s suffrage. The body also advanced related acts and confirmed executive appointments before adjourning toward a final House review.
Chicago August 17 The presiding judge discharged a panel of seventy six veniremen after most admitted prior approaches in the Browne bribery case tied to Senator Lorimer. Eight jurors had been sworn when court adjourned for lunch. Browne is the alleged briber connected with the Lorimer election.
In Chicago on August 16 Judge Kersten dismissed a panel of veniremen for the Browne bribery trial related to Senator Lorimer. He called the situation deplorable as jurors were exposed to approaches about possible service. The men were taken to State's Attorney Wayman for questioning.
Captain Benjamin W. Hooper of Newport won the Republican nomination for Tennessee governor at the state convention in Nashville. Alf. Taylor was the only other candidate, Hooper led 181 votes and the nomination was made unanimous. The platform endorses prohibition laws, praises Taft, and condemns Patterson's pardoning power.
A dog grooming session at Monroe Veterinary Infirmary cost 100 dollars. The clinic is located at 320 North Sixth Street. The item appears in a brief notice or informal record with a dated entry from 15 weeks ago.
LeBlang flew 485 miles in a cross country flight delivering a record time under twelve hours. The achievement highlights endurance and navigation skill by the aviator in a challenging endurance event.
Paris observers stayed awake all night to watch the cross country aviation race finish. Leblanc won the big event in a Bleriot monoplane with a 485 mile course completed in 11 hours 55 minutes 59 seconds. Auburn placed second, also flying a Bleriot. The final leg Amiens to Paris covered sixty miles in one hour 28 minutes.
Deal England Aug 17 Moishant the young Spanish aviator paused here after crossing the English Channel in light clothing he was badly chilled but called the Channel crossing delightful The final leg of the Paris to London trip was to resume today with strong prospect of success
Kiel Aug. 17 The German torpedo boats 876 and S 32 collided last night in Kiel bay. Both vessels sank this morning with all crew saved and no injuries reported on either side.
Governor Harmon says peace and quiet prevail in Columbus as State National Guard patrols reduced stone throwing and assaults with little effort from soldiers. He attributes the calm to their moral presence, noting order has returned.
A persistent rumor in Baton Rouge suggests Governor Sanders may resign after the special session to pursue sensational duties and bolster political fences across Louisiana. The talk centers on Lt Governor Paul Lambremont pressing for a new session to repeal Sanders era laws, citing precedent from Blanchard’s tenure.
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