24 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
1
Resource of Louisiana must be developed to the utmost limit as stated in this brief note emphasizing expansion of land and man resources within the state and its economic prospects.
A Monroe booster piece argues the city is rapidly developing and invites Progressive Farmers and business leaders to aid growth. It cites The Alexandria Town Talk on attracting homeseekers, praises the state university agricultural effort, warns against foreign land speculation, and calls for skilled North and West farmers to cultivate and modernize local land for shared prosperity.
President Taft denied the report that he said the people are not fitted for self government in a New York speech on Lincoln's birthday. He called the circulation of the story a falsehood and rejected the claim as incorrect.
New York police hold Winifred Ank ers without bail for allegedly causing the deaths of eight infants at the Brooklyn nursery and infant hospital by placing oxalic acid in their milk. Detectives Gaimghe confessed, but she pleaded ignorance when asked to plead, saying she only wants her baby.
Berlin February 24. The first large exhibition of women’s work in Germany opened at the zoological gardens. Titled Women in Home and Business it displays hundreds of items illustrating women’s success in commerce manufactures law medicine banking journalism church politics and theatre management alongside traditional roles. Curated under Kaiserin patronage and led by Frau Hedwig Hay renowned society leader and philanthropist.
Health board convened to review the death of F. Webb attributed to cerebrospinal meningitis. Details of investigation and findings were discussed.
Monroe Board of Health met to review the death of Filhiol Webb from cerebrospinal meningitis. Precautions urged include staying indoors, ventilated rooms, and regular nasal sprays as advised by physicians. The Webb family will be quarantined at home until tests show they are not carriers. Funeral services for Filhiol Webb were held at 2 p m with Rev J A H Wharton officiating. burial followed at City Cemetery.
Farmers in Louisiana harvested crops during 1981 with a total value of 85,236,103 dollars. Data shows diverse yields across parishes and crops, reflecting regional agricultural activity despite adverse conditions.
Louisiana produced crops valued at 85,236,408 on 4,959,124 acres in 1911. The report notes crops were worth about one third of land value, with average gross revenue per acre of 17 dollars and cane, molasses, and syrup surpassing cotton and corn.
Billy Clifford presented The Sir The Man and the Game with an excellent company this matinee at Sugar's Theatre. A large crowd enjoyed catchy songs and lively chorus. Miss Katie Everett of Marion arrived to take charge of Rilla public school tomorrow.
The report cites 9492 settlers arriving in Louisiana this year and notes strong immigration inquiries. It states Louisiana produces over $100,000,000 in farm products on under 5,000,000 acres, with vast mineral, lumber, and industrial resources outside New Orleans.
Eight year old Melvin Bond dies from cerebromenin gitis in Blankston, prompting rigid quarantine of Ward 1 in Columbia La. Health officials warn the disease is highly infectious and anticipate more cases while Thyris Dowling visits to give a public lecture on meningitis.
Beir ut Syria February 24 Italian warships bombarded the city this morning killing sixty and wounding many. The American Protestant college founded by Rev Daniel Biss and its staff are safe as are professors missionaries students and other employees. Damage extent unknown.
Station Army Defeated report from Zenzur fourteen miles east of Tri Poli on February 22 cites Italian forces defeated by Turkish and Arab troops in violent combat. Also notes upcoming speeches by Hon. John G. Woolley in Ouachita parish and local school fund apportionments. Eugenia Q Clark joins Ouachita Coca Cola Bottling Co. as book-keeper March 1. Two crippled hoboes fined for begging before Judge Schulze.
Soldiers will shuss harder whenever te broomes necess ary to protect like and property.
The U S government ordered more troops to El Paso to prevent a repeat of the Madero incidents. American commanders will cross into Mexico to protect lives and property if firing continues, with notices issued to deter further cross border fire. Plans for a broader mobilization on the border were under consideration.
President Taft acts on revolution fears and anti American sentiment in Northern Mexico by ordering the Twenty second Infantry and batteries from San Antonio to El Paso to safeguard Americans and enforce neutrality laws. Troops will be under orders to prevent firing across the border.
San Antonio reports Emile Vasquez Gomez sent a letter to President Madero urging him to resign to stop bloodshed and the expansion of the Revolution. The appeal aims to end the ongoing political crisis and prevent further violence in Mexico.
Mayor Kelly and citizens press Secretary Stimson to withdraw American troops from Juarez to restore order. A border dispatch reports Gen. Trevino in Chihuahua aiding the insurrection and that Gen. Orozco will join the revolutionary forces with provisioning money.
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