Taft and Aldrich Discuss Currency Reform
President Taft and Senator Aldrich discuss currency reform in a public briefing. They weigh monetary standards and banking policy, outlining potential congressional action and implications for markets.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
1
Taft Halts On Panama Bond Issue Study Aug 27
President Taft met with Senator Aldrich and Secretary McVeigh as talks over monetary reform and Panama bond plans continued. The monetary committee aims to study European systems and may not report for months, while bond issues for the canal fund face timing and policy decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cials
Taft
Nelson W. Aldrich
Treasury
McVeigh
Senator Aldrich
Congress
Monetary Committee
Aldrich
New York
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
General Fund
Panama Canal
Monetary Commission
Mail block on hangings and riot photos in New Orleans
New Orleans postal officials say postcards and photographs of E. S. Wade’s hanging and the riot scene will be held up in the mails. Assistant Postmaster George Fuchs notes the images may incite unrest and violate postal rules. Superintendent Fagan confirms newspapers with the picture can be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuchs
Wade
Fagan
Negro convict killed after posse chase in Georgia
In Septerton Georgia an armed posse killed Bob Clark after he shot at them wounding two officers. Sheriff James Lester died and James Durden was killed, while Walter Simons was wounded as Clark wore a steel breast protector and fought back. The crowd burned his body on a rubbish pile saturated with oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protector
James Durden
James Lester
Walter Simons
Monroe Progressive League asks for railway ticket sales list
The Monroe Progressive League requests the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railway to provide interstate and intrastate ticket sales data from Shreveport to Monroe area towns. The letter urges public engagement with the railroad commission, noting low participation and urging communities to press complaints and attend hearings to maximize benefits for shipping public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Monroe Progressive League
Railroad Commission
Hamilton
State of
Texas
Desperate Armed Defendant Fatally Wounds Passing Victim
A heavily armed individual described as Black was involved in a fatal assault that struck a passerby. The suspect is in custody facing charges related to the deadly incident.
Operation Probable Knife Threat Pending Hopeful Recovery
Reported threat states that unless Harriman's condition improves, a knife will be resorted to. Officials describe the situation as a potential coercive act and are monitoring the suspect's behavior and health status for safety implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Gulf storm shifts as new warning issued near Rio Grande
In New Orleans on August 27 authorities reported the Gulf storm previously centered over the Gulf had seemingly faded while a new, more intense storm warning now pointed to a disturbance off the mouth of the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Gulf
Rio Grande
Harriman Aide Reports No Change In Financier Health
In New York on August 27 reports denied any development in E H Harriman's condition amid stock slump. Judge Lovett and other Union Pacific Southern Pacific leaders sought updates from Arden and Harriman offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Union
Southern Pacific
Judge Lovett
Union and
Southern Pacific Roads
Arden
Louisiana Team Defeated in National Rifle Match at Camp Perry
Louisiana finished last in the national match won by the United States Navy with a total of 3 801 while Louisiana posted 3 023. Texas won Class C bronze with 3550 points, Alabama 3515 and Georgia 3496. Navy took the national trophy and $450 with other service teams claiming top prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Perry
Louisiana
United States Navy
Jack Tars
United States Cavalry
Mississippi
Texas
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Navy
United States Infantry
Massachusetts
Ohio
Wisconsin
New York
Pennsylvania
United States Marines
Iowa
Dets
Maryland
Connecticut
California
Harriman Rumor Roundup Aids Health Update
Reports from the scene say Alfred Harriman’s health status improved with restful sleep and hearty meals. A disoriented man claiming to be John Deyo was detained at Arden for attempting to reach Harriman’s home to demand millions in “bad rail stock” interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
John Deyo
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Arden
Mr. Harriman
Inventive Captain Chase Wins Yet Another Airship Patent
Washington reports Captain I F Chase Union Army veteran of Veteran City Florida has secured his forty seventh patent. His career began with a hoop skirt for feminine fashion and now centers on a lighter than air flying machine. He plans to complete flyers within a year and market them to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
I. F. Chase
Veteran City
Fla
Chase
Potatoes Onions Cabbage Kraut at Walker's Progressive Grocery
Local grocery listing notes potatoes onions cabbage and home made kraut available at Walker's Progressive Grocery in town. Items appear in a brief storefront notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker’s
Progressive Grocery
Cartridge Factory Explosion in Budapest Kills Five
Explosion at a Budapest cartridge factory leaves five dead and ten seriously injured on August 26. rescue teams rush to the scene. authorities investigate the cause and assess damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hints of graft in Isthmian canal paint purchases
Representative William F. Bennett released a letter accusing the Isthmian Canal Commission purchasing department of gross extravagance and favoritism in buying paint for barges and dredges. He urges a central federal purchasing bureau to curb graft and cites other irregularities including cement and overcharged contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William F. Bennett
Secretary of War
Isthmian Canal Commission
United States
Canal Commission
Fresh Catch Mackerel Arrives at Walker's Progressive
A large shipment of New Catch Mackerel has arrived at W. A. Walker's Progressive Grocery. Customer demand is expected to rise as stock includes high quality fish and is available now at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Walker
Prominent Negroes of Monroe Issue Address to White People
A group of prominent Black residents of Monroe issues a public address to white readers outlining community concerns and urging equal rights. The statement stresses cooperation, condemns racial violence, and calls for peaceful action and mutual respect.
Monroe Negro Leaders Denounce Wade’s Attack After Racial Peace Maintained
A conference of Monroe’s leading Black residents published an address condemning the Wade murder attack. They stress mutual peace, faith in local law, and refusal to associate with any hostile or secret groups. The message affirms lawfulness and nonparticipation in crime, urging white citizens and state authorities to uphold order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wade
United States
Law
Wate
State
State to hire Mississippi men for Louisiana agriculture posts
Baton Rouge reports State School Superintendent Harris has requested three young men from Mississippi A and M College to fill director roles in Louisiana’s new agricultural high school department. Ten schools need leaders, few qualified local teachers exist, and many graduates seek other professions or work abroad. Harris will stay through the week and then tour the state on school tax and consolidation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Louisiana
Mississippi
Harris
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Panama
Aldrich Contem
Ganization
Treasury Dept
Beverly, Mass
Uing
the Treasury
Tariff Board
E. S. Wade
Monroe Negro
Cent
of Sheriffs Posse
Tate
Seperton, Ga
Chas
Bob Clark
Clark
Turbo Business
Edward Harriman
Walter Harriman
The
United States Naval Academy
R. K. Evans
U.S. A
Cartridge Factory
WM. T. Bennett
MON
ROE
Pine Bluff
City
Cecking
Department of Education
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