22 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1910
Page
1
A brief item noting General Passenger Agent Smith of the Q and C discusses colonization plans and the potential value of the small Farrieh venture in transportation and settlement efforts.
George M. Smith of the Queen and Crescent system tours North Louisiana surveying crops, oil and gas growth, and farmland potential. He forecasts strong year-end business, argues railroads should lead colonization with land as an incentive, urges a chamber backing large land parcels for small farm settlement, and discusses white farmer immigration to the South while noting Louisiana’s favorable lands and growing population.
In Natchitoches Louisiana on August 22 Arthur and Willie Howard aged 23 and 21 sons of the Rev. Mr. Howard of Sodus pled guilty to robbing W W Page store at Robeline last Wednesday and were each sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary Clyde Howard 17 was not accepted on his plea but later implicated brothers. The robbery involved hats shoes hosiery shirts and other apparel valued at 150.
Former President Roosevelt will attend Cheyenne Frontier Days on August 27, with Roosevelt Day honored. The event runs August 23 to 25 featuring a 200 mile car race sanctioned by the American Automobile Association, Wild West sports, and a grand parade with Sioux riders escorting Roosevelt. Red Cloud's son leads a Sioux band and war dances, alongside hunts of remaining wild buffalo.
The British cruiser Bedford ran aground on rocks yesterday causing damage to hull and forcing crews to abandon ship. Navy salvage teams were dispatched as authorities assess maritime hazards and potential casualties.
Eighteen crew members in the Bedford engine room staff died when the armored cruiser ran aground off Quelpart Island Korea during speed trials. The vessel, a County class ship of 9 800 tons, cost 3 520 000 dollars, with a normal complement of 537 men. The Admiralty reports the deaths due to the in rush of water as the ship was damaged in the incident.
A large program of events is set with Indians and cowboys hosting rides. Former President Roosevelt will address the crowds from a stand built in front of the grandstands as part of the day’s features.
Washington date shows Toledo Ohio rising to 168,497 residents from 132,822 in 1900 per census figures. This increase highlights urban growth and demographic shift for the steel city in the early 20th century.
Managua reports the revolutionaries now hold power after ten months of fighting. Jose Estrada handed over to Juan Estrada who is seen as a nominal head. Dr. Madrid stayed, and Bluefields and Zelaya were ceded to the Chamborros, while U.S. action is rumored to be needed for peace.
Celeste Floweree twelve daughter of B F Floweree a blacksmith at Iron Mountain Lumber Company mill drowned in Big Creek near the mill yesterday afternoon around two. She was bathing with other girls when she sank and died. mill men rescued others from the water.
Provisional government in Nicaragua appears to be collapsing as Madriz readies surrender, signaling a major political shift. The developing situation involves key regional actors and raises questions about stability and leadership in the capital.
U S reports Managua teeters as Estrada forces gain ground. Panic, cries of Death to the Yankees fill streets while Vicksburg and Yorktown guard Corinto. American legation under guard as government troops lose ground after Thursday victory and river crossing. General Toledo in command of government forces.
Memphis Tenn August 22 The Commercial Appeal summarizes crop conditions with favorable reports in local areas and Oklahoma prospects, while Texas and parts of Georgia show unfavorable trends. Boll weevils damage Louisiana and Southern Mississippi, but overall growth remains robust with late frost favored for further development.
Madriz troops fled after defeat as Estrada forces besiege Granada and march toward the capital Managua. Disorder and pillage sweep Granada while Madriz plans to cede authority to Jose Dolores Estrada and flee with General Irias and others preparing to depart Corinto for Mexico or the United States.
Washington Aug 22. War Department reports fires caused by incendiarism with fresh blazes in multiple areas. Plan approved to rush pack trains with medical supplies and army surgeons to devastated West sections.
Missoula reports the western Montana and Idaho forest fires driving hundreds from homes, destroying towns and wiping out millions in property. Wallace Idaho fights to save half the city as eastward communications fail. thirteen lives lost and a $1,000,000 property loss cited. In St Coe county forestry crews are missing. 180 men unaccounted as flames threaten new areas. An improvised rescue party rode through the blaze toward Bird Creek after two fighters fled on horse to raise assistance.
Two desperadoes mounted a bold attempt to seize a vessel, aiming at the captain and the engineer. The raid failed as authorities thwarted the plan and the suspects fled, leaving no injuries reported.
Two men tried to rob the Alaska Pacific liner Buckman off the port. Captain Wood was shot in his cabin as one robber went to the captain’s room and the other to the engine room. The engine crew overpowered the second man and irons were placed on him. One robber jumped overboard with life preservers. Buckman continues to San Francisco under First Officer Brannan. President searches for the overboard desperado by wireless assistance.
About a thousand refugees have been brought into Missoula to day. They are distressed but aided by local residents and given temporary homes. Men found in water were unharmed after seeking safety. remaining 180 men have not received word. A relief train with pack animals, provisions, and hospital supplies has been organized to reach through the fire.
New Orleans August 22. Cotton futures at noon were quiet and steady with changes of up to two points higher. Provisions remained active in trading activity.
Chicago reports wheat steady with prices barely change as of August 22. Provisions show stronger movement, rising 5 to 40 cents on various commodities.
Walter McClenahan a Princeton alum and scion of Maryland prominence is jailed in Los Angeles awaiting a San Francisco officer. He is charged with passing more than twenty bogus checks on college classmates in Portland Seattle Tacoma San Francisco and Los Angeles. He came to Portland from New York where he oversaw construction of the Pennsylvania terminals and has built notable New York buildings.
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