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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
1
The article notes that resources and development remain practically untouched. It highlights lack of progress and calls for evaluation of available land, potential projects, and governance actions to unlock utilization. No specific entities or dates are provided.
The article contrasts Massachusetts and Louisiana showing Louisiana advantages from Ouachita river location to forests, water power and rich soils. It cites a state agriculture report detailing cotton, corn, sugar and rice yields on 3.5 million acres, highlighting corn figures and overall growth potential for diversified agriculture.
A Senate joint resolution proposes census office action to inventory wetlands nationwide. It aims to identify acres of wet land with fertility and drainage costs, price of undrained land, climate, and health impacts to showcase development potential for homeseekers in Louisiana and other states.
Ray Lamphere, soon after his death in Indiana state penitentiary, confessed to crimes at Mrs Belle Gunness farm. He claimed Gunness murdered those charged, and that he chloroformed Mrs Gunness and her three children and Jennie Olsen, then the house burned as a result of the drug. He denied intent to start the fire, saying the candle sparked the blaze.
Washington dispatch notes the House failed to agree on the Senate amendment to the Ballinger-Pinchot inquiry resolution and sent it to conference. The session also saw bills on the white slave traffic and statehood for New Mexico and Arizona advance, with Hamilton predicting quick House action.
Ray Lamhere confessed that he had made a detailed statement outlining many crimes. The disclosure follows an investigation into multiple alleged offenses.
The House approved the Bennett Sabath bill despite objections raised by Mrs Mann. The measure advances though opponents warn of harmful implications for labor and civil rights.
New Orleans January 13 The Times Democrat reports T M Gilmore of Louisville urges ending political influence in saloons and adopting a model license system. He calls for one saloon per 500 population with multi state bans on convicted operators and automatic penalties to curb prohibition by cleansing the industry.
London January 13 The Unionist headquarters show rising confidence and large enthusiasm nationwide signaling a tremendous poll. Voters usually indifferent are being urged to turnout as both sides feel hopeful. Prime Minister Asquith and leader Balfour spoke to big crowds while Lloyd George apologized to Rothschild over a misattributed remark about the Jews.
London Ontario January 13 The second trial of Mrs Martha Scott charged with the murder of her father in law Harvey Scott at Thorndale is set to start tomorrow A plea of self defense will be presented and Mrs Scott expresses confidence in acquittal.
The Senate considers drastic measures to curb human trafficking across state lines. It would punish ticket purchases aiding immoral travel with ten years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine. Immoral alien women would be deported and procurers punished. Representative Bennett leads the bill, while Chairman Mann opposed a recommitment motion that failed 174 to 36.
A fire destroyed the Boston Young Men's Christian Association building in the Back Bay early today causing damage likely over 200000 dollars. The blaze left the structure a total loss with surrounding areas damaged by smoke and water.
Jackson Mississippi January 13 The senatorial waters remain muddy with no resolution in sight as voters split candidates Vardaman Perey and Alexander hold similar strength across ballots. On the 13th and 14th ballots Vardaman gains and Perey posts his highest tally yet, amid talks of dark horse deals involving Speaker Street and Chief Justice Whitfield.
Members of the league confer discuss plans to maintain organization for another year. Officials consider budget, governance, and member participation as they chart the association’s continuity and strategic priorities.
Monroe Progressive League leaders meet to plan financing for the year. A committee will canvass business interests for cash donations and subscriptions to cover a deficit from the prior year. The group emphasizes its six year contribution to the city and urges new supporters to aid its survival.
President Taft may offer the Forestry Service head post to Seth Bullock United States marshal for South Dakota. Bullock, a Roosevelt ally and former Black Hills forest ranger chief, is mentioned as a potential successor to Gifford Pinchot. Albert F. Potter is the acting service head. Pinchot's reply may come late. Price and Gravis are also noted in related Interior Department inquiries.
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