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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1910
Page
1
The South moves toward an unprecedented era as leaders outline bold plans. Economic, political, and social changes loom, signaling shifts in policy, development, and regional influence for communities and institutions.
The piece argues the South stands at a pivotal moment with untapped resources. Don Farnsworth of Chicago praises Southern climate soil and minerals and urges railroads and publicity to unite effort for rapid industrial and agricultural growth. Northern and Western migration to Texas Florida and other Southern states is rising as evidence.
St Louis traders say current egg prices reflect artificial market forces as cold storage operators withhold supply. About 8 000 cases in storage in St Louis and 18 077 160 dozen nationally Jan 1 1910 show excess stock, while a mid February rebound is expected as fresh eggs return to markets.
Washington January 19 executive officers of the leading life insurance companies gathered in the capital for the annual meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents. The group represents twenty million policy holders and nearly four billion dollars in assets.
In Mamou Louisiana a long standing family feud erupts at a Monday night dance two miles from town. Eight men fire in the parlor wounding several including Rene Manuel who is fatally shot in the right lung. Sheriff deputies move in as arrests are anticipated and previous killings and shootings tied to the feud are recalled.
An editor named Harvey declares the Republican Party is in a bad way. The opinion notes internal strife and declining support amid political headlines and party leadership critiques.
Col George Harvey editor Harper s Weekly in St Louis argues the cost of living crisis will topple the Republican party unless new policies appear. He blames tariff policy for rising prices and notes middle class hardship while suggesting Democrats focus on this issue. He cites stagnant wages for professionals vs rising fortunes of stock and enterprise magnates and calls for an economic readjustment to avoid a hopeless situation.
A dispute arises between two states over the rights of citizens to use the shared river water. Officials from both sides argue legal interpretations and practical implications for farms cities and industry along the river.
The Walker River water rights case between California and Nevada landowners was argued in the U S Supreme Court after disputes over federal jurisdiction. Miller and Lux of Nevada claim rights to the river’s water for irrigation while Rickey holds California land titles. jurisdictional questions over land titles and inter-state water use were challenged.
James M Parker and associates backed by the Monroe Progressive League persuaded taxpayers to subsidize the Arkansas Louisiana Gulf Railway. The line cost nearly 700000 dollars and is described as a lasting benefit to Monroe, framed as the league’s achievement and duty.
Dr Frederick J Mayer of New Orleans urged direct cooperation with the Rockefeller hookworm commission at the Southern Health Conference in Atlanta. He said hygienic ignorance among the masses is the greatest hindrance to Southern progress and called for hygienic instruction to be integrated into Southern state education.
Local firm T M Parker Co. Ltd advertises a complete new line of Burst prize medal garden seed. Fresh stock now available with a full assortment to buy while it lasts.
Charles C. Boynton argues that affirming state court authority over interstate river waters could extend state rights beyond borders. He warns Louisiana and other states along major rivers might claim power to regulate land across rivers and even Canada could claim cognizance of U S land along cross border streams.
Post office robbery probe leads to arrest of Paul Jones after chase on DeSiard and Fourth streets. He dropped a hand satchel with fuse and tried to flee, later found with stamps, cash, a ring and a gold watch. Officers fear links to Arkansas robberies and sought escape help from locals.
A devastating blaze killed most of a group of about sixty people, many young women, in a crowded building. Rescue efforts faced chaotic conditions as flames swept through multiple floors, leaving a high fatality count and prompting investigations.
A blaze in Kansas City destroys a six story factory in the Produce market area. About twenty workers are hospitalized for burns and injuries from jumping from windows. Dozens feared dead as fire crews search the ruins. Also noted is John R. Walsh en route to Ft Leavenworth to begin a five year sentence for misapplication of Chicago National Bank funds.
Warrants charging a Kansas City man with the murders of Colonel Thomas H. Swope and his nephew Chrisman Swope were prepared for approval by the prosecuting attorney. The warrants await chemical analysis of Colonel Swope's stomach.
The Palace of Cheragea, hosting Parliament, was largely destroyed by fire today in Constantinople. Built by Sultan Abdul Aziz, it was the Bosphorus region’s finest residence with an interior famed for sculptured ornaments.
The importing house of Lathrop Haskins & Company and the firm J. M. Fiske & Co. were announced as failures on the stock exchange in New York on January 19.
Postoffice Inspectors Grimmett and Bean are on site this morning investigating the case. Jones spoke little to local officers and what the inspectors extracted from him remains undisclosed. Miss Eunice Brown, a trained nurse, is listed with Cumberland phone 674 Wert Monroe 3 tf SLE a.
St. Petersburg Jan 19 The council of ministers rejects the United States proposal for neutralizing the Manchurian railways. Russia will reply to Knox’s note to Ambassador Rockhill soon but will defer final judgment on the Chin Chow Aigun line until promoter intentions are clarified. Japan claims no veto right but seeks participation. Harbin authorities begin passport checks for hotel guests, risking international friction.
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