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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1910
Page
4
A columnist contrasts Swiss thrift with American extravagance citing a Swiss couple who burned $525, arguing the court punished folly while Americans celebrate risk taking. The piece extends to social critique on race, education, religion, and presidency of white guardianship, urging responsibility for black uplift and spiritual guidance.
Leslie's Weekly argues that wartime ships valued at 50 737 789 dollars will soon be scrapped as obsolete. It contrasts idle fleets with the lasting value of good roads, claiming roads build a durable national transportation base and yield decades of wealth for farmers and traders.
A Chicago Disciple of Christ session notes the need to prioritize local reach alongside missions abroad. Stephen J. Corey of Cincinnati warns that if Christ’s message cannot reach a Chinaman or the nearby unfaithful, it is not large enough for Americans or for crossing the street to others in need.
A nostalgic poem by Walt Mason laments urban noise and talkative reformers. The speaker fantasizes a hermit’s life in a secluded cave living on beets and raw turnips, free from tariff chatter and civic quarrels, craving peaceful solitude.
Representative Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisiana on the House floor argues for southern settlement addressing farmers and horticulturists in the North. He portrays the Dixie of today as climatically favorable with diversified crops and vast opportunities, contrasting city and country life and urging relocation to the South.
An exchange notes a writer who died after gaining fame and fortune, having served four years in a state pen. It recalls a Minnesota governor pardoning a convict who produced poetry in prison and prospered as a rhymster, with Missouri's penitentiary housing another literary hopeful. The piece likens Bunyan to imprisoned writers and suggests forcing aspiring authors to serve time to dream and create.
The Monroe News Star backs a businesslike administration for governor and broad statewide support. It notes Heard could fill the bill but cites his long absence from political counsels. Mansfield Journal remarks on the speculation.
In Chicago on June 22 the Browne bribery trial halted witness testimony as the defense precluded the defendant from taking the stand and Lorimer’s potential denial. About fifty defense witnesses were excused, with key figures like Lt. Col. John Mosby affected. The case hinges on Charles White’s confession, while the State’s Attorney expects final arguments forthcoming.
Baton Rouge reporters note Speaker Dupre, Rep Williamson of Vernon, and Rep Roberts of Webster spent Sunday at Dupre’s Opelousas childhood home. The visit sparks talk that Dupre seeks governor nomination and plans strategy with Williamson and Roberts for future roles.
The Federal grand jury indicted Illinois Central Pennsylvania Railroad and Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad. The Illinois Central faced Elkins law charges for cabbage shipments based on actual crate weights rather than average weight per crate. The other railroads were charged with destroying waybills for coke shipments to Illinois Steel Company at South Chicago. Indictments stem from Interstate Commerce Commission investigations.
The announcement names Judge A D Land of Shreveport as a candidate for re election to Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, subject to the Democratic party action. He is presented as seeking another term and urging party backing.
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