19 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
1
Jayville citizens show anxiety to assist in a notable publicity drive described as a great work. local organizers urge participation and emphasize community unity and visible effort.
Monroe and Rayville Progressive League members push a publicity drive to showcase North Louisiana’s farming wealth at the National Irrigation and Land Congress in Chicago. Col. E. W. Anderson urges seven or eight parishes to display local products to attract home seekers and investors.
A London dispatch reports that a five year wage truce in the cotton spinning trade has been signed by leaders of the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners Associations the Operative Spinners amalgamation and the Cardroom Workers Amalgamation. The agreement adds a clause allowing a one month notice or a five percent wage swing by July 15 1915 with a two year pause before any further change. The change extends the previous one year period and is now formalized in the Brocklands agreement.
President Aswell said he will issue a full statement after the official report is filed by the Supervisor of Public Accounts. He rejected rumors and noted he followed past practice, fully accounting for semi annual expenditures to the State Auditor, insisting every dollar was properly expended. He planned to return to Baton Rouge until the report is filed.
Examinations for white and color ed teachers will be held Sept 2 and 3, 1910. Superintendent.
Cholera deaths in Russia soar past fifty thousand as outbreaks devastate cities and rural areas. Authorities report rapid spread, urging measures to contain the epidemic and warn of further fatalities. The figure underscores a severe health crisis impacting civilians and regional leadership.
Olate makers are very busy with many workers in Baton Rouge during these days. The phrase indicates high demand and active labor in the local manufacturing sector.
Rome denies bubonic plague in the capital amid rumors of spread. Russia reports a cholera week with 23,914 new cases and 10,723 deaths lifting totals to 112,985 cases and 9,287 deaths. In Ecuador ten bubonic plague cases are noted with suppression measures. Louisiana politics swirl as Gov Sanders weighs Senate seat and Michel gathers support for governor amid appointment confirmations.
Washington reports five and one half miles of the canal opened to navigation for the Atlantic division of the sand and rock fleet. With five miles already open on the Pacific side, ten and a half miles are in actual use. The new channel is fifteen feet deep and at least 100 feet wide, with future plans to reach 500 feet wide and 45 feet deep.
Democratic leaders gathered at Saratoga to set the date and venue for the state convention, with Saratoga the likely site around September 29 as Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse bid. They voiced unanimous optimism that the Democratic outlook in New York has never been better, citing reorganization, dwindling old guard influence, and favorable public sentiment ahead of November amid tariff anger and cost of living concerns.
In Shreveport, a half-witted black preacher Walter McDaniels attacked Patrolman H. J. Wait with a hatchet on railroad tracks near Wilson’s Alley. The officer fired a .45 revolver, the bullet entering under the left eye and killing McDaniels instantly. An inquest ruled death a gunshot wound inflicted in self defense.
In Baton Rouge on Aug 19 Speaker Dupre led a brief House session. Journals were approved, House Resolution No. 1 urged hiring an expert to improve chamber acoustics. Senate Bills addressing land title defense, grog definitions, and a constitutional amendment for a Panama Exposition bond guarantee were advanced to third reading after Ways and Means backed them. The Senate then adjourned to 9 a.m. today.
Property owners can list with McMillan for sale with no charge if the property does not sell. The firm promotes listings to attract buyers and provides standard brokerage services until a sale closes or is withdrawn.
North Central Louisiana residents traveled to Mer Rouge for a large barbecue dinner and social event. Candidates attended, including McGregor and Ransdell, though Ransdell was absent due to a prior engagement, and no formal political speeches occurred. A double header baseball game served as after dinner recreation for about seventy five passengers aboard the Iron Mountain train from Monroe.
Ex president Roosevelt refuses to confirm plans regarding leading progressives in the Saratoga State convention. He reiterates he will not be placed as a candidate for the governorship. Reported California primary results interest him as he dictations a magazine article and avoids aviation events.
Youngblood and Foster Jewelry Co Ltd successor to J Lowe and Co advertises a full ring of high class jewelry. The note appears as a concise business notice from a historic era and emphasizes prestige in available pieces.
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