04 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
1
A call to widespread publicity highlights Ouachita Parish as a source of notable achievements and community resources. Officials urge local media and institutions to broadcast the parish’s notable enterprises and cultural offerings to a broader audience.
A persuasive appeal urges Monroe and Ouachita parish to launch an aggressive publicity campaign highlighting superior agricultural, manufacturing, and residential advantages. The author argues undeveloped resources and vacant land invite investors, home-seekers, and workers to seek opportunities in the South.
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Feb 4 explosion near Seminary Mississippi kills George Jackson a negro as he tries to swing onto a logging train engine A portion of the locomotive is shattered Felix W Adams the engineer survives uninjured dynamite had been placed near the track for transport by the Kola Lumber Company
The passage urges absorbing Western hustle to seize invincible opportunities in Southern territory, especially around Monroe. It frames this as beneficial to property owners and business people and as a service that invites home builders to settle in the best country for a poor man on the globe’s top side.
In Ortonville Minnesota Mrs Matthew Henkles awoke from a dream and found the city power plant dynamo room in flames and her husband killed in the main shafting. She carried the body through the running machinery as police arrived and flames burned her dress. The death occurred between 1 and 2 AM.
In Philadelphia on February 4, Ferdinand Cohen the waiter accused in the disappearance of sixteen year old heiress Roberta de Janon faced added charges. Judge Staake held Cohen on $1500 bail for conspiracy to entice the girl from her guardian attempted kidnapping and aiding and abetting kidnapping. A telegram alleged from Cohen to his wife was presented but denied as connected to Miss De Janon. Bail may be posted tomorrow.
A Arkansas delegation led by G O Cole meets Washington officials to push drainage of swamp and overflow lands as a priority over irrigation. The group includes Dickinson Killough Adams Walker and Judge Light and plans to discuss with Congress and government officials during their visit.
A fast passenger train jumped the track at Sardis Mississippi injuring five people today. Authorities investigated the cause and transported victims to area hospitals for treatment pending further updates.
Republicans stand together on presidential pet measures while other party items show divisions in Hank’s G area. Key figures push unified stance amid internal disputes and local party lines.
A distress call from the steamship Kentucky on its maiden voyage prompted a rescue by the Mallory liner Alma. Separately, the second section of passenger train No. 1 from Memphis to New Orleans derailed four miles south of Sardis Mississippi injuring five people but not seriously. Train tracks were torn up delaying southbound services.
Washington reports that the first Champ Clark for President Club has formed in Enid Oklahoma and sent notification to Representative Champ Clark. Tulsa telegrams nominate him for speaker of the next Congress and then for president though he declines to commit to any candidacy.
A depot incident likely wounded Roadmaster Sam Blalock and Agent S J Byrne with reports naming Deputy Agent Byrne and implying ties to the depot. The event centers on a possible injury during a roadmaster operation and associated personnel.
Washington dispatch reports the Yamacraw is sailing from Savannah toward the Kentucky to aid the sinking steamer. The Louisiana battleship off Hatteras is ordered to assist. Captain and Mrs McLain departed for New Orleans to attend Mardi Gras festivities.
The House advances a high cost of living probe while the executive announces a sweeping tariff study by a tariff commission. Supporters hail the move as sound policy to tackle tariffs with common sense and feasible methods, boosting Democratic hopes for a recall to power.
New York reports 5222 coroner deaths last year with 3155 natural causes and 2067 from violence. Among the violent deaths are 89 from surface cars and trains, 46 from reckless driving, 79 from horse drawn vehicles, and 20 from the New York Central railroad. Elevators caused 21 deaths, fire apparatus 3, ambulances 2, a patrol wagon 1, and a boat collision 1.
Washington reports the Rivers and Harbors Committee seeks to reduce total appropriations to 30 million from about 40 million to secure passage without a veto. The cuts affect Southwest Pass, Mississippi river work, and Morgan ship channel project, with aim to renew annual waterways funding and a new management approach.
Jacob Oppenheimer, a life-term convict who attacked a guard, narrowly avoids the gallows after the California Supreme Court grants a writ of error. His death sentence rests on a statute later reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court, with final fate pending its ruling.
Park Commissioner Stover pledged a park system supervisor of recreations earning 6000 dollars annually to manage municipal dance halls. The plan aims to keep working girls away from unsavory resorts as part of a conference on amusements and vacation resources at the Women's University Club. Julia Schoenfeld described how dances operate under various associations and unsupervised girls being paired in saloons.
Chicago crowds gather as manufacturers dealers and buyers stream to the Coliseum for the annual automobile show opening tomorrow. The event promises to surpass prior years with extensive exhibits and overflow space at the Coliseum Annex and the First Regiment Armory.
Sam Blalock roadmaster on the Iron Mountain between Clarks and Mer Rouge was shot by station agent S J Byrne as he stepped from northbound train No 106 at Riverton. Blalock, probably fatally wounded, suffered a shotgun blast to the left shoulder. Byrne was arrested in Caldwell parish and jailed at Columbia.
Jackson Mississippi February 4 There were rumors of changes in the senatorial caucus last night but supporters and visitors at Representative Hall saw the same roll calls with little variation. On the first ballot Vardaman fell 2 and Percy 5 while Alexander Byrd Kyle Street Noel Humphreys and Burrus each gained 1. On the closing ballot Vardaman was 18 votes from nomination with a 21 deficit the night before. On the second ballot Vardaman gained 4 Percy 2 Alexander 2 Byrd 3 and Kyle 6 and Street 2. The caucus adjourned to meet at o oclock this afternoon.
Washington Feb 4 Congressman Underwood of Alabama cites three main causes of rising living costs over two decades. He points to gold production reducing the gold dollar’s purchasing power, protective tariffs limiting imports, and combinations restraining trade inflating prices for consumers. He notes the exact impact is uncertain and calls for a full investigation to provide clear facts for legislation.
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