24 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
1
Report shows Monroe recorded 148 deaths during the previous year across multiple causes and age groups, reflecting shifts in local health patterns and mortality. Authorities urge ongoing public health monitoring and safety measures.
Secretary E. W. Anderson of the Progressive League releases mortality statistics for 1910 showing 148 resident deaths from January 1, 1910 to January 1, 1911. After removing unknown and accidental deaths, 127 remain, yielding a death rate of 1.2 percent of Monroe’s population, with claims the city’s population exceeds 16,209 and the rate is remarkably low.
San Antonio residents express great interest as Exhibition preparations advance in San Antonio. Officials note growing attendance and curiosity about upcoming displays and demonstrations.
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions with scattered showers tonight and again Sunday. Local residents should expect periods of rain and breezy winds, with temperatures easing into the mid 60s.
Dr Burg city physician and Health Board members toured the Health Ex hibit Train in San Antonio. Dr Beverly W Smith of Franklin and Dr Oscar Dowling praised the exhibits as fine and the work as great as the train moves to El Paso and on toward Los Angeles.
United States Circuit Court today ruled the merger of the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads legal. Judge Hook filed a dissent. The government suit, filed February 2, 1908 in Salt Lake City, accused a Sherman Act violation through coordinated control of multiple rail lines and related assets.
Archbishop Gelman requests priests and the faithful to pray for rain until July 10 after reading a directive at Kenrick Seminary retreat. The move follows Missouri crop distress from low rainfall since June 1 41 inches in St Louis versus 4.47 inches normal.
Nashville Tenn June 24 The Goodpasture case against Judge E C Goodpasture charged with attempting to bribe Representative J Q McDonald went to the jury before noon The defense finished its testimony and the state rested without rebuttal The trial was submitted without argument
President Taft on a long distance call from Providence stated his determination to veto any reciprocity bill if amendments are added. Senators expect the veto stance to apply to tariff bills this session, as news dispatches reflect his attitude.
Washington June 24 keen interest surrounds the Lorimer investigation as Clarence Funk general manager of the International Harvester Company is due to testify today He had previously told a legislative committee that Edward Hines of Chicago urged a 10 000 contribution toward a 100 000 fund used in Lorimer’s election Edgar A Bancroft Harvester general counsel said he knew nothing of McCormick family contributions to the Merriam effort.
Washington June 24 A declaration for straight reciprocity emerged at a Democratic senators meeting while plans to vote on the Root amendment to the wood pulp and paper schedule solidified. Senators Bailey Williams and Smith urged caution and resisted broader concessions as discussions of a fall recess lingered. Root and most colleagues expect the Root provision to fail when voted on Monday.
The Imperial Athletic Games begin in conjunction with the Festival of Empire in London on June 24 and continue through the week. The carnival draws top amateur athletes from Canada Australia South Africa and the United Kingdom with field and track events plus boxing wrestling and swimming on the program.
The Senate committee on territories voted six to three to report favorably the House resolution admitting New Mexico and Arizona as states with the Arizona constitution’s recall judiciary provision to be re submitted to the people. Minor amendments were adopted.
Portsmouth hosts a grand naval review with the King and Queen and foreign representatives departing London for Spithead. Seventeen nations attend, and the American battleship Delaware stands out in size and armament among the vessels moored for the occasion.
Baton Rouge June 24 Gov Sanders received the resignation of Dr J B Aswell former State Superintendent and now president of the State Normal School at Natchitoches He ordered a Board of Trustees meeting of the State Normal in Natchitoches on July 1 to consider the transition and plan further action.
In St. Alphonsus Hall, about five hundred Democratic workers from Robert Ewing's Tenth Ward rallied to support Dr. Aswell for Louisiana governor at the January primary. Ewing, who did not seek office, announced his resignation unless his constituents pledged Aswell support, praising Arthur O'Keefe's help and stressing the ward's unity.
Receipts show $766.00 recorded for Good Samaritan Home with $22.50 noted as received yesterday. Stonewall Lodge No & Knights of Pythias contributed $50.00.
In a heated meeting, Mr. Ewing urged independence from the ward leadership and said he would support Dr Aswell if endorsement was withheld. He stressed friendship would remain with any Tenth Warder who chose differently. The audience, led by Ewing, overwhelmingly supported the Natchitoches candidate.
President Taft will stay in Washington through week end then travel to Beverly Massachusetts briefly before heading to the Midwest for engagements. Kentucky Democrats pace primaries with Paynter and James contesting the U.S. Senate seat as other conventions and championships unfold across the country.
In Washington on June 24 the Senate coalition dynamics stir worry as insurgent Republicans press to shape tariffs. Democrats face disarray with no clear plan while La Follette and others push revisions to iron and steel, cotton and sugar, amid talks of half a loaf compromise.
Report notes a precarious state at Issur with Farmers Free List and Wood with Bilis identified as the points of concern. No further names or dates are provided in readable text. The fragment suggests tension around supply or listing decisions affecting local agriculture or labor.
Boston reports a steamer fire led to autopsy findings showing Harriet Kelly, long presented as a woman stewardess, was biologically male. For thirty years she lived as Miss Kelly, with male suitors and numerous letters from men. The Governor Andrew disaster also notes the Cubs declining to waive Lefty Russell in the $11,000 deal.
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