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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1910
Page
1
The section highlights promising opportunities in the Greater South region with a focus on growth sectors and emerging markets. Analysts cite rising investment, infrastructure plans, and policy support as drivers for potential gains across multiple industries.
An Atlantic Constitution article cited Col. W. S. Witham of the Witham Banking System promoting Southern development. He reports a thriving financial outlook, notes East interest, and says months of cotton crops and rising opportunities push businesses to relocate or invest in the South, especially New Orleans area.
Boston February 2 Professor Thomas Nelson Carver of Harvard, famed for predicting the 1907 panic, warns that high food prices and meat boycotts signal a coming major financial panic within a year or two. He stakes his reputation on a 1912 or 1913 crisis, saying the US must soon import more meat and other foods due to shrinking domestic supplies.
Charles L. Warriner testified he paid $84 000 to a woman to keep silent about a crime involving the Big Four Railroad treasurer. He said about $1 000 a month for seven years stopped only when exposure emerged on Nov 2. Court heard letters to Edgar S. Cooke and emotional reactions from Mrs. Ford during testimony.
New York officials announce a reform plan to treat troubled youths with mental and physical disorders rather than punishment. The Children's Society will fund Dr M G Schlapp and medical staff to examine young offenders, with parental consent, and seek remedies for thyroid, adenoid and hereditary issues. Plans call for a hospital linked to the court to diagnose defects, supported by Mrs W K Vanderbilt, with a projected cost over $1,000,000.
San Antonio reports that C. B. Harmon the balloonist arriving from Los Angeles has scrapped plans to attempt a world long distance flight. He said business in New York made his presence there imperative and he will not start the flight today as planned.
A fresh mining disaster in Kentucky leaves multiple miners dead, following a deadly incident in Colorado. Authorities report ongoing rescue and investigation efforts as communities reel from the tragedy.
Nine teen corpses were removed from the Brow der mine with ten bodies seen and six more believed dead after a gas explosion. Hundreds of families gathered at the shaft while rescuers searched for survivors and bodies. Lack of a proper roll call hampered early counts and identification.
In Washington on February 2, Wickliffe and Watkins of Louisiana and Humphreys of Mississippi pressed letters from Delta planters urging funding for pest control demonstration work. Republicans rejected the Dickson, Lever, and Wickliffe amendments totaling up to $500,000 despite claims of progress. Chairman Scott said no department request existed and no appearance was made for the aid.
Washington Feb 2 Secretary Meyer to discuss dry docks at Southern yards with House Naval Affairs Committee members. He will not enter last admin policy but expects grilling on Southern yards plan. He seeks full information before deciding on Charleston Key West Pensacola and New Orleans docks amid Roosevelt order disruptions.
Henry Ordemann the Minneapolis heavyweight meets Zbyszko the Galician giant in a finish contest at the Casino rink arena. Ordemann has shown strong form in two prior encounters and aims to hold his own. A loss could end his chances for a title match with Frank Gotch.
London February 2. The new system of national labor exchanges, created by the liberal government to address unemployment, will open today without ceremony. Winston Churchill, president of the Board of Trade, will tour exchanges outlined in the bill establishing the system.
One hundred exchanges will begin in February and about 150 more in the following six months. The aim is not charity or relief but to connect men seeking work with potential employers.
Jackson Miss Feb 2 The senatorial caucus was brief and calm with no break in lines. Vardaman led on both ballots 65 then 69, Percy 36 then 38, others steady. Speaker Street remained unlikely to resign and run as a candidate. The caucus resumes tonight.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements of the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Monday January 3. Banks must submit detailed financial reports by the stated deadline.
Three major disasters draw broad national attention as communities respond. Emergency efforts mobilize crews alongside ongoing relief fundraising and policy discussions. Respective agencies coordinate aid while citizens seek information on safety and recovery measures.
Dispatches report in Drakesboro Kentucky that thirty three miners were killed in the Prowder coal mine explosion yesterday. Two are missing and fifteen injured as rescue work continues and volunteers push to reach affected sections in the east wing.
Several bodies were recovered from the Primero mine today as rescue work continues after an explosion days ago. The effort has put many lives at risk and miners’ families await word, while officials say only alive rescue is unlikely and the community mourns for husbands and fathers.
In Cherry Illinois today the body of a miner and sixty four mule carcasses were found 250 feet deep in the St. Paul mine by repairers and explorers who started work last night. Officials believe about 167 bodies remain in the mine as pumps are installed to remove water from the bottom.
Work on the city hall has ceased pending a hearing of the garnishment proceedings against the contractors. Some interesting things may develop at the hearing.
Advertisement notes maple product priced at 40 cents per can at Leibreich Grocery Company.
Boston February 2 Harvard expert Dr Franklin W White argues cost of living is inflated by taste for high priced foods He contends a working person can live on about twenty cents daily using cheap staples like cornmeal oleomargarine cocoa and small portions of beans peas and pork His plan yields a rudimentary but nourishing three meal daily total around twenty cents
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