19 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1910
Page
1
A brief notice speaks of an approaching opportunity tied to a physical deformity, hinting at a forthcoming event or change with potential impact on local residents and workers. No specific dates or names are provided in the readable text.
An editorial urges Monroe residents to embrace southern growth and seize opportunities in finance, industry, and home building. It argues the South is drawing American and foreign capital, with leaders optimistic about breaking the solid South and attracting newcomers, urging proactive local action.
The author appeals to residents of Monroe Ouachita parish and North Louisiana to set aside self interest and unite for rapid southern development. They warn that failure would cause a colossal blow requiring years to recover, citing available resources land and transportation as enough for unprecedented prosperity if action is unified. Will the golden opportunity be seized.
Philadelphia street car workers began a citywide strike this afternoon with about 5 000 employees walking off the job demanding higher wages and concessions from the company.
Eliza Gallison, a colored woman, was fatally shot five times about 5 AM by Hazel Gill, a colored man employed by Armour Packing Company. Gill fled. police searched but did not yet arrest him. The act described as unprovoked follows a prior similar incident, with the city noting a racially charged string of violence.
Judge John Day Smith heard mandamus arguments to force the Hennepin auditor to place David Morgan of the public ownership party on the primary ballots. The case tests the filing fee clause of the primary law. The entire public ownership party backs the challenge.
Fresh brick cheese is now on sale at Liebreich Grocery Company. The store announces new dairy offerings and a limited stock of brick cheese for cooks and households.
Kansas City Missouri February 19. Accusations add that Dr B C Hyde inoculated Swope family members with typhoid bacilli including Miss Lucy Lee Swope. Preliminary hearing for murder charge against Hyde postponed to next Thursday as details unfold and typhoid epidemic at the Swope home deepens the mystery.
A father shot and killed his three children and wounded a nurse in a brutal incident. Police say the suspect acted alone and has been taken into custody. Authorities investigated the scene and ongoing inquiries determined motive and exact timeline.
In the House, neither party could present a solid front on the topic. Lawmakers remain split with no clear leadership or unified stance emerging this session.
In Birmingham Geo Stephens an L N railway engineer killed three of his children and fatally wounded a nurse before shooting himself. A ten year old fled as he rushed the nursery. A note said I am to blame for it all. The motive claimed temporary dementia after restless night and morphine. The baby killed was seventeen months old. Wife had died about a year ago.
A four days conference of the Laymen's Missionary Movement opened in Dallas with a reception for Prince Yun Rev. J Campbell White and other evangelists. Delegates from the Southwest attend to hear speeches and the event is expected to be highly notable nationally.
A local note reports Liebreich offering fresh Swiss cheese as part of a market sale. The listing highlights availability of cheese rounds and related dairy goods for customers seeking premium dairy products.
Washington forecast highlights anticipated Supreme Court decision on the tobacco trust and a docket including Standard Oil, constitutional tax suits, and important rate cases. Taft to speak in New York and Newark on Washington’s birthday holiday. Marie Louise Logan wedding in New York City vows. International notes cover Nova Scotia legislature, Fredericton forestry meeting, Toronto auto show, Ottawa Rifle Association, and King Edward opening Parliament with debates on the throne speech and Lords veto.
Governor Hughes Jacob A Riis and President Butler of Columbia University will speak at a Mendelssohn Hall gathering tomorrow honoring Richard Watson Gilder the poet and editor who recently died. The event is under the American Academy of Arts and Letters and Gilder's affiliated organizations.
The Pica yune reports liberal contributions to the Jerusalem Temple Shrine fund for the Imperial Council in April. About 50 000 Shriners from across North America will attend in New Orleans, with Louisiana units like Monroe and Shreveport aiding in hosting the visitors. Hailey and Danziger praise wide support and expect a satisfactory final accounting.
Report states several young soldiers from Cairo remain on active duty but have been moved to a penitentiary facility. Details are scarce and no charges are listed. The situation underscores ongoing concerns about disciplinary measures within the unit.
Cairo Illinois reports a mass transfer of twelve convicts to the penitentiary after an attempted lynching of John Pratt the black purse snatcher. A man died and several were wounded in the disturbance as militia patrol the town and saloons stay closed by governor order.
New Orleans on February 19 reported cotton futures plunging about 2.25 per bale below yesterday's close. The decline followed a sharp drop in the Liverpool market and opened weak in New York by 10 to 35 points, with New Orleans active months down 25 to 31 points before a brief rally.
Town Marshal Cal Perry of Blanchard Oklahoma was shot and seriously wounded in a gun battle with robbers who blew open the vault of the First National Bank of Blanchard. The robbers escaped on handcars after the raid.
Senator B R Tillman of South Carolina, stricken by paralysis, was reported to have a fairly good night and to be much better than last evening, though his condition remained critical in Washington. The report notes his ongoing serious illness and his precarious status.
West Point Mississippi February 19 Clay County reports a strange tragedy over a goose dispute. W J Valentine of West Point and Rocky Hill farms abducted by three Johnson brothers to stand before a magistrate Valentine secures a pistol and shoots John Johnson in the buggy. Valentine flees believing he killed him. John Johnson wounded but survives. Valentine then tells neighbor he will flee the country. His body found in swamp eight miles away with no marks of violence. Inquest delayed by storms and no further news tonight.
Delegates from across Pennsylvania attend the annual State convention of the Young Men Christian Association in Oil City Pa. Opening today the event will hear visiting divines and association workers in local pulpits tomorrow. The business session concludes Tuesday.
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