12 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
1
Gov. Sander 70 outlines a straightforward, unvarnished statement regarding the senatorial contest. He emphasizes that the public should be informed of the facts and the current status of the race.
Governor Sanders releases remarks denying bribery and coercion in the Thornton selection and predicts a Democratic primary battle for the U S Senate. He insists he acted to fulfill duty, that Thornton earned broad support, and that opposition press misstates events as a Capitol fight unfolds toward a January primary. He states no letters or calls were made to sway legislators.
General Jose Zelaya, long known as Nicaragua's ruler, plans to return from exile in Belgium. He has fifteen million dollars invested abroad and aims to reach New York mid January to visit Washington and discuss the Grace and Cannon killings with President Taft.
J A Grief of The Pastime reports high demand for cigars as residents depart the city. The sale continues despite price, with stock moving quickly before the exodus.
Edward Douglas White is named chief justice in Louisiana by President Taft. The appointment emphasizes judicial reform and strengthens the state’s legal leadership amid ongoing governance debates.
Ministers S S Keener Re H Wynn and William Schuhle were returned in the assignment notice.
Washington reports Edward Douglas White of Louisiana, associate justice, confirmed as Chief Justice. President Taft also sent to the Senate nominations for two other Supreme Court justices and several Interstate Commerce Commission and other judicial posts. White, a Democrat born in Louisiana, was appointed by Cleveland and is 65. this marks the first time a chief justice of opposing political faith to the president has been appointed.
Washington report notes Democrats favor immediate apportionment in Congress. If enacted this session, Louisiana would gain one seat as redistricting follows state legislatures. Texas could gain two or three seats depending on ratio. Mississippi would keep eight seats.
G Grosvenor Dawe outlines national advantages of the Gulf Territory and its role after the Panama Canal in a Waldorf lecture series on the Growing South. He notes East to West migration is mirrored by a North to South shift and that Gulf outlets will shorten freight routes. Claude N Bennett presents maps showing the South’s opportunities due to Canal proximity.
In Rio de Janeiro on December 12 government troops occupied Cobras Island after mutinous Marines surrendered. The cruiser Barroso and the scouting ship Rio Grande de Saltet sailed to an undisclosed destination, possibly Santos. About 200 rebels were killed and 20 citizens fatally injured amid the bombardment.
Lynn Massachusetts holds a city election to select the first officers under the commission form. The outcome draws attention as Lynn is the largest New England city to adopt the plan to date.
The Attorney General Wickersham submitted an annual report today detailing concerns about widespread rascality in enforcement, highlighting key cases and regulatory failures. The document outlines actions proposed to curb misconduct and restore public trust.
Report by Attorney General Wickersham describes 1910 as the most strenuous year for the Department of Justice with numerous anti trust prosecutions against tobacco, Standard Oil, Sugar Trust, Harriman Lines, Hard Coal Trust, Beard to name several. Convictions include Paper Trust and Window Glass Trust with penalties, while undervaluation of imports yields vast losses and ongoing suits.
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