27 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1910
Page
1
A brief civic note urges political and business leaders to unite for harmony. The message emphasizes cooperation over factional conflict and stresses common goals across sectors. No specific individuals or dates are cited.
The Homer Guardian-Journal editorial urges unity among business leaders and citizens to advance Monroe and Ouachita parish. It criticizes petty rivalries in politics and business, warns that selfishness harms progress, and calls for a liberal, united approach to govern and build utilities and enterprises. It argues newspapers can drive reform and stresses unity from local leaders.
Kansas City August 27 Thirty five men wearing blood red badges with Quantrell portraits gathered at Oakridge on the Independence Line for the thirteenth annual reunion of Quantrells command survivors They recalled border days and recited that they went to Lawrence to burn and kill and they did it Capt Wm Gregg and Cole Younger delivered the principal speeches recounting the band history
The Gay Shattuck Law Enforcement League executive committee adopts a declaration of principles to press active enforcement of saloon laws, focusing on forbidding liquor sales to minors and women. A delegation will seek mayoral and police cooperation, and incorporation under Louisiana law is planned for stability. Officers elected include E W Vacher president and J Benjamin Lawrence secretary. meeting set for Sept 13.
Emperor William has again started a sensation in Dominion as belief in his divinity renews interest. Local supporters chant and crowds gather around his proclamations, while critics question the claim and call for calm.
Berlin reports that Emperor William I reiterated a divine right claim, saying the Prussian crown comes from God's grace not Parliament or people's consent, and he opposed woman suffrage. Berlin papers focus on the political crisis of 1908 and note socialist critiques of absolutist aims.
The governor does not deny a circulating rumor that he intends to resign. No details about timing or successor are provided.
In New Orleans on August 27 Governor Sanders hinted he may appoint Judge J. R. Thornton of Rapides parish as successor to the late Samuel D McEnery and would issue a statement tonight declining the United States senatorship. Sanders, recently elected to fill McEnerys unexpired term, discussed the matter after a conference with Lambremont yesterday.
From Baton Rouge Governor Sanders left for New Orleans to address the Panama Exposition Company board and announce he will keep the executive reins through his term. He may also appoint Judge J R Thornton of Rapides parish as United States senator for the short term after a prior conference with Lieutenant Governor Lambremont. officials offered no comment.
Lieutenant Governor Lambremont avoided comment on his own plans and prepared to attend a Panama Exposition meeting in New Orleans while Governor Sanders indicated he would serve out his term and then seek the senate seat. Sanders noted a January 1912 Democratic primary will be held and signaled he would run after the primary.
Informal notice states the 70,000 cloakmakers are settling the strike in New York and plan to return to work on Monday. The announcement comes as the labor action concludes with an expected resumption of production.
New Orleans reports a storm warning ordered for the Texas coast after a disturbance appears to be developing in the west Gulf. The weather forecaster issued the notice this morning as cotton futures in New Orleans closed with a net decline and new August high record remained unsettled.
Honduras officially invites Dr. Madriz, former Nicaraguan president, to move on from Amapalapa toward Mexico. Washington reports say Madriz plans to leave Monday, but Mexican officials say Mexico has not invited him.
Fred L. Espig, nine years absent in Mexico after leaving a Memphis butcher shop, claims wealth and returns to offer Mrs. Espig $5,000 for an absolute divorce with no alimony. She rejects him as crazy, and the couple has long threatened divorce since his spring hug. He also claims a $25,000 copper mine interest near Mexico City, part of which he recently sold for the same amount.
Thousands of residents crowded Cheyenne Wyoming on August 27 to welcome Col Theodore Roosevelt. A large parade was staged in his honor with festive displays and cheering crowds.
New York reports a new season high in cotton with August contracts at 16.90. New Orleans closes steady with a 4 to 8 point drop. Chicago shows irregular wheat movement with 1-8 to 1-4 cent gains and provisions edging up slightly.
Sherbrooke Quebec August 27 The annual Sherbrooke Fair opened today and will run through September 3 with promise of breaking attendance records. An unusually liberal prize offering has drawn crowds and filled all de
The fair features choice exhibits including Livy stock and agricultural products. A four day speed program will be carried out in conjunction with the exhibition.
In Manchester New Hampshire on August 26 about fifteen thousand workers were laid off as the Amoskeag Cotton Manufacturing Company closed its seventeen mills for a fifteen day period to curb production.
By the death of Mrs Flora L Dotger of South Orange New Jersey her estate is estimated at one million dollars with the bulk left to Tuskegee Institute headed by Booker T Washington. The German Hospital of Philadelphia will receive ten thousand dollars.
The theatrical season stands out as the brightest in the country for many years, with wide acclaim across venues and diverse productions highlighting a strong era for drama and performance art.
Manager F E A Greenblatt returns from New York and Chicago with a partial Monroe season line up. Most offerings are new to the city while classics are limited. Opening night features Sidney Drew in Billy, with Christmas attraction The Sins of His Father and New Year act Jefferson De Angellis in The Beauty Shop.
In Pensacola Florida August 27 Mrs Sibley woke to a man with a candle in her room He apologized said he made a mistake and fled Upstairs neighbors chased him Henderson a young white landscaper was captured in the hall with his pockets full of silverware He is held for robbery and to be turned over to county authorities.
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