29 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
1
Louisiana congressman Dupre introduces an environmental measure to protect swamp ecosystems. The proposal seeks federal backing and outlines conservation objectives for wetland areas in the state.
Washington June 29 Representative Dupre introduced a bill modeled on the arid land act to drain overflowed lands in twelve states including Alabama Arkansas Florida Illinois Indiana Iowa Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Ohio and Wisconsin. The measure authorizes 2 million dollars to start drainage work under Interior Department control with funded lands to be sold into a special drainage fund and subject to homestead entry up to 160 acres with no homestead law commutation.
In Chicago Judge Honore ruled admissions by Evelyn Arthur See Mildred Bridges and Mona Dees not made under duress. See testified his relations with his pupils were teacher and pupil. Danner and reporters said the women admitted relations beyond morality while being booked on street-walker charges.
The text notes some public lands are small but sufficient for drainage law to operate if enacted. It suggests the bill, while not ideal, is satisfactory in general and serves as a workable foundation for future action under Dupre’s influence.
An item lists Monroe Drug Store for automobiles with a dated timeframe 29-1 week. The entry reads like a brief merchant notice or classified easel. The exact sale or service details are unclear but point to automotive related offerings from the Monroe drug outlet.
Couderay Wis June 28 Ground in the region froze this morning forming ice in small water receptacles Tender garden truck suffered considerable damage from the frost in this Wisconsin community reported today
Marie Tempest plans a return to the stage in a new Jerome K. Jerome play. The production marks a notable collaboration between prominent actress and noted author in a revival that excites theater circles.
The article notes playwright John Drew will stage A Single Man for the upcoming season. Details on venue or dates are not provided in the readable text.
Louisville July 29 reports Prof James Speed of University School warns song birds in Kentucky are declining due to boys with rifles and cats. He cites unpunished law violations and calls for popular education to stop decimation, noting eight nests were destroyed before hatching.
A federal grand jury takes up antitrust action involving Frd Peral as prosecutors pursue charges or remedies. Details remain limited as the inquiry proceeds and court filings unfold.
The federal grand jury report is due today on charges against high level officials in United States Steel and related firms for conspiracy to fix steel prices. Investigations implicate a prominent law firm and indicate the steel industry has been divided into twenty pools by agreement.
London marked the coronation ceremonies with a formal city visit by King and Queen to the Guildhall after thanksgiving at St Pauls. The royal progress paused at Temple Bar and featured the pearl sword of Elizabeth presented by the City. Crowds filled Pall Mall Trafalgar Square and Fleet Street as the procession proceeded to the Guildhall and back to the Palace.
New York manufacturer William C. Redfield argues in the House that wage gaps should not dictate protection levels. He cites American exports to Japan and other markets where U.S. goods compete with British-made products. Redfield recalls a Japanese rail contract and questions price disparities in machinery and locomotives.
New London Conn June 29 Yale and Harvard crews ready for the varsity race on the Thames course after weeks of practice. Freshmen races open the program as crowds arrive by train auto and boat, with expected record attendance and a holiday atmosphere in town. Harvard trained eight praised for condition and experience, while Yale shows strong late improvement and optimism for a real contest despite a previous slow season.
Authorities seize contracts and minutes from steel men indicating the action focuses on the internal trust within the steel industry rather than the steel corporation itself. Evidence reportedly involves numerous officers of the large company.
London reports widespread wage gains as seamen strike actions ease. Canadian Pacific and Allan Line grants improved pay, Cunard anticipated to follow. Three White Star stewards quit, Liverpool disruption harms U S and Canadian food distribution with groceries dumped on quays.
Liverpool June 29 The Cunard Steamship Company agreed this afternoon to recognize the Seamen's Union including the dockers' organization. Strikers are returning to work.
The American embassy pressed the Russian government over Jewish buyers at Tyumen fur fair. Officials in Tyumen were instructed not to exclude Jews pending a central government decision.
Lulu Glaser will headline an adaptation of the German musical comedy Miss Dudelsack. The project reimagines the stage work for contemporary audiences with Glaser in the lead role.
A note records a prior receipt of 838.50 dollars related to the Good Samaritan Home, indicating a previous financial entry or grant from an unspecified source. The text lacks further context or dates to specify the exact event or source.
Washington source notes Japanese wages run about one fifth of American levels, making locomotives cheaper despite similar specifications. Redfield cites labor costs three and a half times higher in Japanese shops. He claims the fact is normal and offers to name sources to inquiries.
GEO PARKER directs stock placement for a new Monroe based firm named New South Acid Iron Company It plans to market Nuso Cure You Addron a mineral remedy from Meridian Mississippi with a large locally sourced plant and strong financial backing Officers include Col Geo Swartz H D Apger R L McHenry and D T Miles The venture aims to become a household name with expanded facilities and modern sanitary equipment Continued on Page Hight.
Chicago June 29 a worker named Patrick Eustace toppled from the twentieth floor of the Hes sen building. John Murray on the nineteenth floor grabbed Eustace by his blouse, swung him inward, and Eustace landed on eighteenth floor cross beams bruised but alive. Murray resumed riveting.
In North Hatley Quebec on June 29 Miss Josephine Knowles daughter of Mr and Mrs William Knowles of Pensacola Florida wed Joseph L Seligman son of Isaac N Seligman New York financier. The ceremony occurred at Massawippi Lodge the bride’s family summer home.
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