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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
4
The State Traveling Auditor exposed lax finances in the Tensab Basin Levee Board. Officials allegedly drew excess per diem and mileage, with a one day meeting totaling errors like $32.80 overpayments. A Caldwell member, president, claimed $17.20 though two days were unnecessary.
A Richland parish editorial questions traveling expenses and per diem payments by the Tensas Basin Levee Board. It cites excessive sums for Rayville and Monroe trips, urges the six holdovers’ resignations, and asks a grand jury to probe mileage claims and possible extortion. The piece praises Dr. Frank A. Brown for resigning and condemns alleged misuses of taxpayer money.
The Daily States argues the Tensas Basin Levee Board mishandled a move to remove the suit to federal court, keeping the Attorney General in the dark. It urges Governor Sanders to fire the board and place levee affairs under a unified state management for integrity and rapid action.
In Mexico City President Porfirio Diaz marked a quarter century in office with widespread congratulations and national pride. The regime credited railways and telegraphs for peace and progress, a sizable trade surplus, and a shift to a gold standard, transforming Mexico into a modern nation.
1646 Portugal becomes independent kingdom with John Duke of Braganza on throne. 1775 Arnold and Montgomery unite forces on the St Lawrence. 1792 Francis Granger born, later Postmaster General under Harrison. 1804 British West Indies ports closed to American trade. 1825 Nicholas I ascends Russia throne. 1844 Queen Alexandria of England born. 1873 Blaine reelected Speaker. 1884 Diaz begins first Mexican term. 1908 Roosevelt nominates Keefe for Immigration Commissioner.
Rev Henry Russell Wakefield born December 1 1855 in Mansfield Nottingham shire educated at Lycee Bonaparte Paris and Bonn University. Since 1878 linked with London churches and municipal affairs. elected mayor of Marylebone in 1904 first clergyman to hold the post. noted authority on education unemployment and chairman of Central Unemployment Body of London.
The Daily Picayune is now available at Ford Levi Stationery Co on DeSiard Street with agency in Monroe. L. M. Nelson Sr. 1-11.
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