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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
1
A bold statement that the United States Navy expands ship production to bolster sea power. Officials emphasize massive industrial effort and continued support for naval construction amid strategic competition.
Washington notes America leads in heavy guns with a 14 inch cannon and aims to match Britain's size in battleships. Admiral Mason asserts the navy can build as many giant guns as needed while Germany France and Japan rapidly push ship tonnage, threatening the US position as a distant second naval power.
Police officer C D Newman engaged a suspect, Henry Staples a brakeman from Arkansas, after Staples allegedly shoved a 41 Colt against him and pulled the trigger. The gun failed to fire, prompting Newman to shoot Staples five times. Staples died the next day. A coroner's inquest found the officer acted in discharge of duty. The pistol and evidence are with Sheriff Parker.
The passage contemplates nations, led by the United States, building ships of 26 000 tons and more. It expects two battleships per year but notes no other country has declared intent to compete in this class. If followed, third or fourth place is likely in future naval pacing.
John T. Myerick, a prominent farmer and millman, was shot from ambush and killed while riding along a Sayre road in Alabama. A shotgun blast struck his side, leaving a widow and ten children. No clues exist for deputies pursuing the murderer.
In Montgomery on August 25 the prohibition bill drafted by Representative Fuller faced defects in Governor Comer's office. The governor plans to return it with amendments, potentially delaying adjournment. Senate approved a uniform jury system, while the forestry bill died amid opposition from South Alabama, where logging interests oppose its provisions. Night sessions ended as members returned home for Sunday.
A massive blaze today destroyed the Ouachepa Lumber Co. plant in West Monroe. The disaster caused total loss and interrupted operations at the facility. No injuries are reported at this time.
A northeast wind fanned a fire that wiped out the Ouachita Lumber Co sawmill in West Monroe and nearby kilns with about 500000 feet of lumber lost. Capt. L D McLain owned the mill property valued at 100000, leased to Ouachita Lumber Co. McLain’s losses near 75000 with insurance unclear. Fire damaged Home and Cumberland Telephone poles and a string of box cars saved by Yardmaster Wright.
Twenty three members of Congress travel from Washington to the Hawaiian Islands and will sail tomorrow after a study tour of insular needs. Among them are Mississippi representatives Wumphries and Candler and Louisiana's A J Watkins.
Hallam aged 28 shot himself with a 32 caliber rifle at his father’s home yesterday afternoon. He was found in a second floor room seated in a rocking chair before a large mirror. Friends deny the act, noting no known motive. He had worked in a railroad audit department near Pittsburgh and had recently returned to pursue a theatrical career with the Chicago Lyceum Company beginning September first.
Baron Rosen, the ambassador to the United States, was received in audience by the Russian Emperor in St Petersburg yesterday. The meeting underscores ongoing diplomacy between Russia and the United States amid international tensions.
Report from Forsythe Park notes many visitors as gas and salt water flow from a four inch pipe. Drillers pull and replace the pipe while asserting gas in paying quantities may be found soon. Locals foresee fame and fortune for Monroe if a strike occurs.
Police charged rioters in McKee's Rock with riot sticks and horse hooves, injuring many. Strikers attempted a mass meeting at the Indian Mound but were stopped. A revised list lists victims including deputies and troopers. Several strikers remain hospitalized likely to die.
In Jackson Mississippi on August 22 Frank Hallam Jr. son of Dr Frank Hallam, was found dead by his own hand. The tragedy involves local family and indicates a suicide.
Emil Victor, a teenage suspect, faces trial for a July 2 quadruple murder at the Christie farm near Rudolph South Dakota. Victims include John W. Christie, his wife, daughter Mildred and farmhand Michael Ronayne. Motive suspected robbery. weapon hammer and bullets used. arrest made within 24 hours at Northville.
Nairobi reports Roosevelt fought a large bull elephant after hippo patrols. He claimed victory and the elephant’s skin will be sent to America among other trophies gathered on the expedition.
Walker's Progressive Grocery advertises fresh potatoes onions and cabbage along with homemade kraut for sale. The brief notice highlights available produce and local market offerings.
Stringent measures are adopted by the state at the McKeeps Rocks con facility. Officials report tightened controls and heightened supervision to address safety concerns.
In Schoenville near Pittsburg last night a riot at the Pressed Steel Car plant during a strike left one state trooper and one deputy sheriff dead, along with three foreigners. At least a score injured, ten fatally, as troops, deputies, and rioters clashed with riot maces. Dozens were arrested and confined in boxcar jails through the mill yard. Continuous violence followed a day of quiet.
A Panama cable says Colombia will reject the tri partite Panama treaty with the United States and Panama. Instead Bogota may lease a canal route allied with English capital led by engineer Anderlaga near the Atrato river, backed by British officials and Rothschild interests, with Holditch and Smith among promoters.
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