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25 Aug 1910
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
1
North Louisiana Awaits Industrial Growth Push
A historical editorial argues that North Louisiana, led by Monroe and Ouachita Parish, holds vast resources and rising opportunities. It urges a bold publicity campaign to attract home-builders, investors, and industry, stressing that factual messaging will draw the needed population and capital for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
North Louisiana
Louisiana
Republicans Optimistic on Next House Majority, McKinley Says
Chicago August 25 Congressman Aliam B McKinley chairman Republican Congressional Committee visited Western headquarters and voiced the party’s confidence in winning the next House of Representatives by a solid majority. He dismissed pre election claims by Democrats noting tariff law outcomes and rising prices as global and not Taft’s fault. He said Taft grows stronger daily in Americans’ belief in his and Roosevelt’s policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aliam B. McKinley
Taft
McKinley
England
Roosevelt
American Express May Guarantee Cotton Bills in London
Bankers in New York report London dispatches saying the American Express Company may guarantee the genuineness of cotton bills purchased and sold to bankers abroad. The move could sideline national and state banks from cotton bill business, prompting Wall Street discussions as 130 letters were sent to European banks seeking views on guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Company
Wall Street
J. M. Grant
American Express’ Company
England
France
Germany
Belgium
Italy
American Bankers’ Association
Grant
Fatal rear crash kills five and injures others
A traffic collision at the rear of a vehicle left five people dead and three others seriously injured, with two more sustaining minor injuries. Police say the incident occurred in the city during the evening and involved multiple vehicles. Investigators are examining road conditions and witness statements as the inquiry continues.
Wreck Kills Eight In Grand Trunk Rear End Smash Near Durand
A rear end collision between passenger trains Nos 4 and 14 on the Grand Trunk near Durand Michigan left eight dead and several others gravely hurt or seriously injured. The No 4 engine plowed into a sleeper and the wreckage burned for hours as rescuers recovered bodies, including two unidentified women and three men, with more still missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Mich
Grand Trunk Railway
Here
Pope receives 150 Americans and Knights of Columbus
In Rome on August 25 the pope met privately with 150 Americans including a fifty member Knights of Columbus delegation led by Rev. J M McGivney of Middletown Conn national chaplain. He thanked them for their offering and urged obedience to bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Knights of Columbus
J. M. McGivney
Middletown
Conn
Knights
United States
Bears Ravage Lowland Crops In Atchafalaya Swamps
Baton Rouge Aug 24 Ernest Boehringer and other local hunters plan to travel to the swamps along the Atchafalaya river west of the city. Planters request aid to kill bears blamed for extensive corn crop damage. Bears are described as marauding and numerous in the bear infested section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Ernest Boehringer
Ransdell Receives Vigorous Backing in Harrisonburg
Congressmen Joseph E. Ransdell spoke in Harrisonburg Louisiana praising his eleven years in Congress. Introduced by Riley J. Wilson, the meeting at the courthouse drew a large enthusiastic audience, including many women, with loud applause for his vote on the lumber tariff and strong parish support expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Joseph E. Ransdell
Congress
Court House
Ransdell
R. J. Wilson
Cotton Futures Dull as Provisions Firm in Markets
New Orleans reports cotton futures at noon dull nine points below yesterday's close. Chicago notes wheat active with a rise of 1 4 to 5 8 cents and provisions holding firm with slight gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Chicago
Conference to debate uniform laws on marriage and corporations
In Chattanooga on August 25 the twentieth annual conference of commissioners on uniform State laws opened a discussion on uniform rules for marriage divorce and corporations as a lead‑in to the American Bar Association meeting to be held next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Conference of Commissioners On
American Bar Association
Population figures for Buffalo and Denver listed
Washington August 25 population data shows Buffalo with 423 715 residents and Denver Colorado with 213 381 residents. The figures reflect city totals used in latest census or nearby statistical release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Buffalo
Denver
Colo
Unwritten Law 15 Invoked By Another Sister Act
In New Orleans on August 25 Katie Fretsch, a widow, followed lover Frank Mitchler and shot him in North Peters Street near Desire, severing his jugular and killing him. Mitchler left two children. Fretsch was arrested and confessed the motive tied to a prior unwritten law case and Era Club support for the McLaughlin girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Fretsch
Frank Mitchler
Peters Street
Desire
Mitchler
Central Station
McLaughlin
Era Club
Will Vote Millions to Fund Exposition Tax
In New Orleans on August 25 about two score more property owners joined a plan to form an association. They aim to back the constitutional amendment for an exposition tax, representing millions in property willing to be taxed to fund the New Orleans exposition next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Campaign to attract immigrants to Louisiana announced
New Orleans August 25 The Board of Trade following Eugene J McGivney suggestion will launch a campaign to bring immigrants to Louisiana. C H Ellis president said mailers will be sent to business groups statewide to gather data on the classes of immigrants needed to develop the state's resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Board of Trade
New Orleans
Board of Trade
Eugene J. McGivney
Louisiana
C. H. Ellis
Honest Roosevelts Straight Talk Headlines
Colonel Roosevelt speaks plainly on national issues emphasizing honesty above party fealty. He argues for transparency in government and accountability to the people, urging voters to value candor over partisan loyalty.
Roosevelt appeals to Buffalo on graft fight honesty first
Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt told Elliott Club members in Buffalo that he supports party government but places honesty above party. He urged punishment of grafting officials and the election of honest men, saying honesty is an issue that transcends Democracy or Republicanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow
Forest Reserve Service deaths confirmed near Wallace
In Spokane on August 25 reports to the supervisor at Wallace, Idaho confirm that about 86 men of the forest reserve service have perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Forest Reserve Service
Wallace
Idaho
Snow Ends Fire Threat on Flathead Reservation
Washington Aug 25 Two companies of troops requested by Superintendent Morgan of the Flathead Indian reservation for fire fighting duty will not be required due to a snowfall last night. It is assumed the fires in that area are now under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Orleans
Washington
Morgan
Flathead Indian Reservation
Indian Bureau
All August Records Broken in Colorado Springs Cold Spell
Colorado Springs August records fell as the Government Observatory thermometer hit 28 degrees, just above freezing, marking an unusually cold day for the month. The reading set a new high for chill, reflecting a rare arctic-like air mass over the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Government Observatory
Regular midweek bend concert draws large park crowd
The regular midweek bend concert at the park last night attracted a large crowd of pleasure seekers, keeping the event lively and well attended by attendees enjoying the outdoor music and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park
Finger Print System Identifies Fort Lee Murder Victim
The body found at Fort Lee New Jersey has been positively identified by the War Department fingerprint system as Corporal Richard J Farrell of the Sixth Recruit Company on duty at Fort Locum New York. Farrell had been absent without leave since August 8 and is believed killed August 11 likely in a quarrel. The case is cited as evidence supporting fingerprint reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Lee
N. J
War Department
R'chard J. Farrell
Fort Locum
New York
Adjutant General
Fort Jay
Fort Slocum
Farrell
Moser Leaves Monroe for Clarksdale to St Louis
Mr. W. H. Moser, in Monroe for six to eight weeks advocating the Mississippi Valley Transportation Company, departed this morning for Clarksdale Mississippi en route to St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Moser
Monroe
Mississippi Valley Transportation Company
Clarksdale, Miss
St. Louis
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