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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
1
Governor Weeks of Connecticut addresses a broad plan to develop and conserve waterways for posterity. He argues the rivers and harbors bill has moved beyond selfishness toward national progress and enduring national resources for children and grandchildren. In Alabama, Calhoun County holds its first legal execution in five years with Thomas W. Coleman set to die by the gallows for the July murder of Jim Vaughan in Iron City.
Governor Weeks argues for a national waterway improvement bond, urging the Rivers and Harbors Congress to view the project as a nationwide issue. He links river improvements to forest protection and headwaters storage, calls for a coordinated plan, and cites the inland Boston to Jacksonville canal as a model. He promotes broad national action and posterity funding.
President Zelaya disclosed the information himself prompting calls for his resignation. Opposition leaders urge swift action as the disclosure triggers political pressure and ongoing debates about leadership.
The dispatch warns that Zelaya or Espada will not prevail as warning signals indicate decisive action by authorities today. Officials pledge to complete the operation to restore order and security.
London reports United States formal demand for President Zelaya's resignation with word from Zelaya that he will step down by month end. U S Cruiser Tacoma returns from Cristobal to Port Limon after a brief, unexplained visit. State Department aides say Estrada must overthrow Zelaya or U S action will be needed. Knox clamps on officials noted.
The Illinois Humane Society met in Springfield on December 9 for its annual convention. Delegates attended representing local branches from across the state.
A freight steamer burned on Lake Erie caused one probable death, with many missing and firemen overcome by smoke. The blaze destroyed property valued around a million dollars as guests fled into the icy streets wrapped only in scant clothing.
The United States wireless station at Toledo picked up a morning message stating six men were removed from a burning freight vessel near Point Pelee in Lake Erie. The Clarion of the Anchor Line is the vessel. two crewmen died and thirteen are adrift in a lifeboat on the lake.
The Wisconsin and Michigan railroad, 73 miles long with about 20 miles of sidings, was offered at public auction in Menominee Michigan to satisfy a tax claim of 44579 due the State of Michigan. The main line runs from Peshtigo Wisconsin to Iron Mountain Michigan.
After years of fruitless endeavor, mines were planted in the deep waters of the eastern entrance to Long Island Sound. New York City is better fortified against a sea attack than ever before. It was believed that mines could not be planted in water over 150 feet deep.
Local grocers Walker Bros Ltd promise to find any item in the city even if not on their shelves. The note urges customers to ring them for hard to get groceries and claims readiness to secure scarce goods.
The second annual Pacific Cat Club exhibition opened in Lyric hall with judging by Mrs. E. E. Besse of Chicago. The event runs three days under American Cat Association rules and awards prize money in the thousands.
In DeQuincey Louisiana an infant daughter of Howard Fielding drowned during her mother Mrs. Fielding's funeral. Mrs. Fielding died from burns after a gasoline stove explosion that occurred while she cooked breakfast. The child, three years old, fell into a horse trough filled with water near the Fielding barn and was found lifeless after the funeral party returned from the cemetery. The husband, bereaved and nearly ruined by the loss, is guarded by neighbors to prevent self harm.
Hon James J Bailey of St Landry returns to East Baton Rouge parish after harvest. He opposes the proposed constitutional amendment that would allow a governor to succeed himself, arguing it would enable a political machine and should be defeated. Time will tell if Governor Sanders backs or opposes the measure. Bailey praises Sanders' judgment. He also notes his rice crop and sale of his East Baton Rouge plantation for seed.
New York December 9 The Waldorf Astoria hosts the Toy Spaniel Club of America annual beach show with hundreds of small dogs on display. The exhibition is the largest ever in entries and runs through tomorrow.
More than 1,000 delegates to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress were received by President Taft at the White House this afternoon. Col. John L. Vance introduced the delegates on behalf of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association.
Officials fret over Estrada’s pace and Zelaya's potential return as Rama battles stir regional unease. The United States limits actions to protecting lives and property and requires explicit authorization for forces, leaving Nicaragua’s crisis unresolved.
In Washington in caucus this afternoon the Democrats elected Senator H. D. Money of Mississippi to succeed Senator Culberson of Texas as minority leader in the Senate. Culberson resigned due to ill health.
In Copenhagen on December 9 a summary of affidavits from people who aided Dr. Frederick Cook in preparing his polar data was read. Local scientists doubt the documents, deeming them improbable and saying they strengthen their faith in Dr. Cook instead.
Delegates from labor organizations across Pennsylvania gathered in Harrisburg to denounce government by injunction and judge-made law. They oppose using state constabulary to quell strikes and Vandergrift banning a Labor Day parade, calling for free speech and assembly.
Jacob's candy was made last night and remains fresh at Chase and Collens Company.
A report notes that President Tart avoids discussion of several important subjects while making an appointment. The article highlights the ongoing political tension and questions raised about transparency in the process.
Washington reports show Taft’s annual message omits key topics from anti trust reform interstate commerce and natural resource conservation. Critics say secrecy and influence from Knox and Wickersham shaped the document while Taft kept to routine department lines. Continued on page 5.
Washington dispatch reports a seating incident aboard the congressional delegation train. Senator McEnery discovered his missing shoe while Representative Dickson accused sleeping car porters of carelessness. The exchange ended with McEnery asking for the shoe now on Dickson’s foot so he could finish dressing.
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