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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
4
The Hammond Louisiana governor, Charles Sanders, states he does not want another term, arguing four years of labor and strife are enough. The piece discusses constitutional change to allow a governor to succeed himself, noting varied opinions and the News-Star stance against self serving amendments.
The Arkansas Louisiana & Gulf Railroad urges an extension of time to finish its line north of Monroe and to begin work south of Monroe. The plea emphasizes fairness and justice and notes Monroe’s railroad status offers gains with an approved extension.
The Daily States notes public anger at mismanagement of the Tensas Basin Levee Board and urges seven capable men to serve. It highlights Dr. Frank A. Brown of Ouachita parish as a possible appointee, praising his abilities and urging him to accept a renewed appointment to restore board standing and protect taxpayers behind the levees.
The note warns Governor Sanders to immediately remove six holdovers and replace them with six men equal to Dr. Brown, signaling turmoil in the levee board. It also urges timely poll tax payment to avoid disfranchisement for two years and hints at campaigns in 1910 and 1911.
In a strongly worded public statement, the paper protests efforts to commute the death sentence of Bud Davis for the assault on a twelve year old black child. The piece argues the verdict was just, the evidence strong, and condemns any clemency as an evasion of the law.
Major figures from the education and labor world gathered in Milwaukee for the third annual convention of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education. The program features talks on state and national legislation, home and abroad industrial education, and intermediate industry schools with leaders from Cooper Union, New York Central lines, and various universities.
Two young women in Alicia Arkansas fought a knife duel in the street. One woman died from injuries sustained in the confrontation. The report questions whether a man influenced or was involved in the incident.
The piece argues for firm, impartial enforcement of murder, miscegenation and bribery laws. It stresses that public opinion can drive justice, urges citizens to fulfill jury duty, and warns that inactivity harms lawfulness while promising better protection of rights as criminals face consequences.
A barrage of bids for a July 4 boxing event outlined offers from San Francisco promoters led by John Gleason and James Coffroth. Proposals included cash guarantees, large purses, and shares of moving picture receipts, with international offers from Hugh D. McIntosh and others.
The northwest railways began restoring normal traffic after the switchmen's strike took effect Tuesday. Strike breakers from Chicago and other points were pressed into service as the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen may be called out, though this could not be confirmed. The switchmen appear satisfied with the current situation.
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