16 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
1
The document declares a reform of the Ngage rule as the current policy of the Democratic Party. It notes a shift in party stance and frames the reform as an official platform position. Names or dates are not specified in the readable text.
Washington reports reveal strong sentiment against speaker controlled committee appointments. Louisiana delegation backs Champ Clark, while Underwood says the next speaker will likely relinquish appointment power to the House. Democrats push rules reform, with committee selection to be decided by the House or a committee.
Charleston reports a tentative merger of nine cotton mills into a single company with a ten million dollar capital. Lewis W. Parker leads the push to consolidate about 360000 spindles under one management with Thomas F. Parker as president and a board including M L Marchant J H M Beatty and David Jennings. The aim is coordinated operations and higher cotton goods prices.
The Louisiana delegation in the House endorsed Champ Clark of Missouri for speaker. They stated his long service as a member and minority leader aided the Democratic victory and pledged to use all honorable means to secure Clark’s promotion in the Sixty-Second Congress.
Washington December 16 The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Anson Texas was closed by its directors and a bank examiner placed in charge. It follows the earlier closure of Quanah National Bank in the Panhandle due to drought and poor crops, marking a second bank failure in a week.
A sudden cold wave in the northeast caused a death and widespread discomfort. Residents faced freezing conditions, with vulnerable individuals most affected as people sought shelter and warmth amid the sudden cold snap.
New York reports a bitter cold wave with one death and widespread suffering. The temperature touched nine above zero in the city as winds from the northwest push through the lake region and Ohio Valley. Snow falls lightly across New Jersey Maryland Delaware Virginia and parts of New York.
A heavy blizzard pounds northern New York with temperatures below zero. One foot of snow in 24 hours blocks roads and delays all trains, causing widespread suffering across Syracuse and surrounding areas.
The Ohio river is practically closed to navigation from Gallipolis to Pittsburg due to ice gorges. In places the ice stands 6 to 10 feet high. Weather moderation could bring great damage to river craft Fear mounts among shippers and crews.
The Japanese budget adopted today provides fifteen million yen for improving the navy. Marquis Katsura spoke on the matter, with the report noting continuation on page ten.
Weather improves at Monroe tournament drawing a large crowd under the big tent. Morning weights included 5:8 and 5:10 with fierce bouts. California’s Markt defeated Albergotti. Mississippi and South Carolina pairs claimed several wins in tight five and three pit fights. Notable upsets saw W C Allen of Mississippi lose to Sam Bigham of Texas and favorite W C Sherrod of Wichita Falls fall to W C Hope of Louisiana. Continues on page five.
Fine Japanese China and Christmas novelties and toys are offered at reasonable prices. Don’t overlook Dr. D. H. Key’s Drug Store while making Christmas purchases.
The newly chosen Democratic leaders delivered the keynote address signaling party momentum and a confident path forward. Party officials stressed unity and future policy goals as they showcased candidates and organizational strength.
Only two of six Democratic governors elect attended a Waldorf Astoria banquet. New York’s Dix and Massachusetts’ Foss were present. Wilson, Harmon, Baldwin, and Plaisted sent regrets or letters read aloud. Governors elect Plaisted ill with pneumonia threat. Baldwin had Washington engagement.
Senator Lafayette Young of Iowa gave a breezy speech in the Senate ten days after joining. He critiqued Senator Cummins’s push for a concurrent resolution to permit piece by piece revision of the Payne Aldrich tariff. Young, speaking as an editor in private life, joked that Congress should adjourn for two years and called editors the real rulers, drawing laughter and close attention from the chamber.
Governor Harmon's letter urges readjustment and common interest in public business. Governor-elect Foss outlines how the Democratic win in New York aims to return government to the people. He argues senators must be directly elected and the tariff revised only after senate reform.
James O Connell, head of the International Association of Machinists, says the machinists boilermakers and helpers strike on Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain roads will likely end within 24 hours. He seeks eight hour days wage gains immediate reinstatement and reemployment of foremen while vacancies are filled.
Attorney argues the prosecution should not identify party affiliation. The remarks imply concerns about political bias and impartial law enforcement in high profile criminal cases.
Baltimore December 16 Political lawyers in government service are blamed for hindering penalties by delaying enforcement and for fostering a view that rich criminals evade jail. Assistant Attorney General W T Denison told the National Civil Service Reform Association that civil service principles should apply to most government posts, with competitive promotion for top offices. He cited Stimson as using merit examinations in New York and warned party managers press for paid legal work through public funds or political favors. He warned that reform would meet resistance from political leaders who see legal work as charity or electoral leverage.
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