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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
1
A catastrophic explosion and mortar brick collapse killed thirty people in Ghilagu. Firemen battled the blaze as thousands of dollars of property were destroyed and charred debris rained down from collapsing structures.
A massive stockyards fire in Chicago on December 22 caused extensive damage to Nelson Morris & Co beef house and left the death toll uncertain, with twenty or more firemen killed beneath a heavy canopy and many more injured. Fire Chief Horan Battalion Chief Burroughs and Lt Fitzgerald reportedly among the fallen, as crews battled flames with naked hands amid lack of water. The blaze halted at 10 o’clock with $1.5 million in damage and efforts continued to salvage lives and prevent spread, including dynamiting buildings and freeing trapped comrades. Coroner Hoffman and a large crowd aided recovery as wrecking crews cleared debris and witnesses recounted the catastrophe.
A Chicago blaze by early afternoon was under control with damage estimated at $2,000,000. The disaster cost the lives of thirty firemen, marking a deadly incident for city firefighters.
The Louisiana Parish Superintendents and School Board Association members began a three day session at Garig Hall discussing School Administration and School Supervision. Topics included rural school supervision and the burden on large parishes. The meeting opened with remarks by State Superintendent T. H. Harris and welcomed by Col. T. D. Boyd.
The Markets Today notes Wheat steady with small gains and losses ranging from 3 to 8 points up to 1 4 points down. Provisions weaken by 1 to 30 points, reflecting a cautious trading session in Chicago on December 22.
New Orleans on December 22 reports cotton steady with prices down one to three points amidst light trading. The brief update notes a soft tone in futures with sellers cautious and buyers selective.
A readable fragment notes artistic design line of Comb and Brush Sets and Manicure Sets available at New South Drug Store. The brief mentions a 201f marker, suggesting stock or catalog reference.
In Philadelphia the D Friedlender leather factory fire left many dead as walls collapsed. By December 22 twelve bodies were recovered and rescuers freed Fireman William Glazier after thirteen hours of entrapment. He is not expected to survive according to hospital doctors.
Fourteen known dead plus thirteen firemen and one policeman missing after a collapse in Philadelphia. Two rescued firemen died en route to hospital, one more fireman fatally hurt. more details released later as authorities adjust casualty figures.
Washington December 22 Senator Thornton, in a fifteen minute debut, defended a $54,875 sugar payment to the Osbourne heirs from the Civil War era. Senators Bristow and Overman joined in opposition while Burnham supported Thornton. The measure passed 45 to 11 and moves to the House.
Fifty persons were injured in the fire, with twenty five still in the hospital. Monetary loss is estimated not to exceed twenty five thousand dollars.
Helen Gerschen died at St Vincent's Hospital after accidentally stabbing her left leg with scissors at a clothing factory. Her coworker urged bandaging but she refused a tourniquet, fainted from blood loss, and succumbed though doctors said earlier treatment might have saved her.
Washington broadcast report says Major General Leonard A. Wood, chief of staff, dismissed war scare as silly. He said no war prospect or fear exists and urged reorganizing the country's undeveloped military resources. He noted plans to add 600 to 700 officers and assist militia organization.
New Orleans reports that Associate Justice Nicholls plans retirement due to illness after the November constitutional amendment allowing retirement. It is said Nicholls will inform Governor Sanders upon his return and announce a proclamation for a special election to choose a successor, with a likely gubernatorial lead time for a primary. Nicholls is seventy seven years old.
Milwaukee reports from The Living Church show race death by own action seems to check church growth. Louisiana and Mississippi dioceses list clergy, parishes, lay readers, baptisms, confirmations, communicants, marriages, burials, and Sunday school figures with year over year changes and contributions.
Observers argued that a public figure’s use of a distinctive right-hand index finger gesture resembled a proprietary medicine doctor and Senator La Follette, raising concerns over potential infringement and the likeness issue in a moment of heated rhetoric.
W B and J Smith offer four window display showcases for sale at half price. Apply to secure the fixtures.
A six year term remains with a successor to be chosen if retirement occurs. Potential candidates include Walter Sommerville and Fred King from the Civil Bench Horace Dufour John St Paul and Emile Godchaux from the Court of Appeals J G Baker from the Criminal District Court Ben Kernan and City Attorney I D Moore. Attorney General Guion is named but not a district resident.
R B McQueen of Jackson East Feliciana parish, after picking 4500 full grown weevils and punctured squares on one acre, produced one bale of cotton valued over 90 dollars with costs under five dollars. Mason Snowden reports the record, noting Farm Demonstration Work and potential for larger acreages despite rains and poor conditions.
Ruston La Dec 20 The fall term at Louisiana Industrial Institute ended yesterday with exams. Students depart for Christmas holidays today. The student band led by Prof Wilson presented a dining room concert last night. Coach Prince held final practice for the term and the senior class performed a successful auditorium play.
The body of a man was found sealed in a barrel in a Montreal cold storage warehouse. No signs of violence evident at first look. The coroner’s physician cannot determine cause of death until the barrel thaws in about 48 hours. Barrel shipped from Jarves Ontario by J McCorley of Toronto. Blousfield, a consignee, says he never received the barrel and knows nothing of its arrival.
In Chihuahua conflicting accounts describe the struggle near Mal Paso and Pedernales where rebels claimed gains at Mal Paso while government forces under Navarro fought to hold positions. Reports of Navarro's death are unconfirmed as food grows scarcer and reinforcements increase rebel numbers to about two thousand.
Reported by a correspondent on the situation in Mexico indicates the government faces renewed resistance from revolutionists. Military operations intensify as officials pursue decisive control amid mounting tensions. Rebels claim continued activity in several regions despite government efforts.
Rescue teams labored through the night at Little Hulton colliery after yesterday's explosion but failed to reach the level where about 350 workers are trapped. Bolton, England, December 22.
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