26 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1911
Page
1
Analysis shows waterways improvements raise transportation charges. Officials claim greater efficiency and reduced long term costs, while shippers warn higher upfront expenses. The issue highlights funding, maintenance, and regional impact across multiple ports.
Washington July 26. A public note argues that freight and transport costs now tax every American, estimating per capita, per family, and per acre burdens. It urges a unified river and harbor program with local terminals funded by communities to reduce costs and save living expenses.
A system in Furoye appears to have performed well across numerous races with results indicating effectiveness and broad support, suggesting the approach yielded favorable outcomes for participants and observers alike.
In Rushville Indiana two eggs overdue for consumption hatched after being forgotten on a shelf. A merchant D D Sampson had rejected them and planned disposal but left them to incubate. A chick emerged and will be kept as a pet. North Carolina Farmers Union opens its annual convention in Salisbury with strong turnout.
J R Weissinger was killed and J R Johnson fatally wounded near Trail Lake 20 miles from Greenville Mississippi after Johnson was ordered off Weissinger's farm. Johnson killed Weissinger and was then shot by Weissinger’s son. Johnson, a tenant, was brought to Greenville for treatment and is not expected to survive.
Federal health officials warn that cholera could threaten tenement districts in large cities. Immigrant cases are closely watched. strict quarantines at ports and cities are enforced to prevent spread. The alert stresses detection, food and water hygiene, and rapid citywide quarantine if needed.
Public interest rises as Bonaparte explains why prosecutions were not instituted against Harvester Co. The investigation focus shifts to corporate actions and regulatory oversight, with officials promising full disclosure and potential future steps.
Washington July 26 Charges against former Attorney General Bonaparte claim United States Steel Corp issued refunds to the Harvester Co and the Harvester Trust sold machinery abroad cheaper than domestically The Townsend report to the House Steel Trust investigating committee contends the Harvester Co benefited from a 3 per ton steel drawback and may have violated anti trust laws A subpoena for Bonaparte was issued to explain why no prosecution occurred and to confirm the Townsend findings and identify the report
Market reports show cotton prices dropping two dollars per base in New Orleans yesterday marking the season’s sharpest decline. Traders cite supply concerns and regional weather affecting futures.
Rumors circulate that bull leaders have turned. prices fall from season highs with July and August contracts sliding. Short selling dominates as English traders fear monsoon failures and strikes dampen demand. Traders cite oversold conditions and potential rebounds, while Manchester reports reflect weak business activity.
Information reached President Taft from Senate leaders that there is no anxiety about action this session on the bill revising the tariff schedule. President Taylor of the Boston Red Sox seeks Tex Jones from St. Joseph in the Western League after a Chicago White Sox trial this spring ended with a minor league assignment.
The Louisiana Farmers Union delegates gather in Natchitoches with over 150 present and expected attendance rising to 500. J. F. Herbert and other leaders attend as the Louisiana Warehouse Company federation aims to unify warehouses. J. D. Nell of Fort Worth Texas and J. T. Brooks of Tennessee Union speak Thursday.
In New Orleans on July 26 the Picayune reports Michel's gains in Rapides parish and Alexandria with Judge W F Blackman and other local figures backing him. Adjutant General D T Stafford, Col George W Bolton, Senator John Randolph Thornton, Sheriff Kilpatrick, and Rep Thornton and Cooper also align with Michel.
The national weekly weather bulletin reports a tonal belt of favorable weather extending over eastern states but notes need for rain in North Carolina. Central states face excessive cloudiness and rain in parts of Mississippi and Alabama, while western areas West of the Mississippi see relief from drought due to heavy rains in Oklahoma and northern Texas with good rains in Arkansas and Louisiana.
Crowds kneel before the reliquary of Ste Anne in St. Jean Baptiste Church on East Seventy sixth Street New York as the nine day novena ends. The faithful prayed for miracles through the intercession of the Saint for sick and disabled persons seeking relief.
South Carolina division of the National Farmers Union opens its annual convention in Columbia with delegates from nearly every county. President A. J. A. Perritt of Darlington calls the gathering to order as plans for closer cooperation and warehouse expansion are discussed for tomorrow’s closing session.
Washington July 26 Democrats in caucus failed to reach a decision on the house wool tariff revision bill now before the Senate. The caucus resumes tonight with minority leader Martin aiming for full attendance as the party weighs supporting the La Follette substitute if the house measure fails.
Representatives from Wisconsin Missouri Illinois Iowa North Dakota South Dakota and Minnesota met in St Paul Minnesota to discuss uniform regulations for installing and maintaining railway safety devices.
Residents of Rapides and the Red River country react to Michel gains in political power after city leaders like Mayor Behrman visit Rapides. Behrman returns undecided on public talk but confirms strong Michel influence and satisfactory conditions observed during the tour.
Democrats move to introduce a cotton tariff bill today and push for rapid passage in Congress. The measure aims to modify trade policy and affect cotton prices and exporters.
Democrats in the House ratified a cotton tariff revision bill reducing Payne Aldrich schedules by nearly half. The measure heads to the House for passage as debates over adjournment and broader tariff actions continue. Estimates set cotton tariff revenue at about 10.6 million in twelve months with varied duty reductions across cotton goods.
Edward Clay O'Rear, a Republican choice for governor, is forty eight and has served ten years as a judge on the Kentucky court of appeals.
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