17 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
1
Latin American nations express readiness to aid and join New Orleans in celebrating the completion of the canal project. Delegations anticipate ceremonies and shared prosperity as trade and travel routes open.
Washington notes show New Orleans boosters optimistic about hosting the exposition. Diplomatic corps reception at Barretts plans, Taft luncheon, and strong local backing signal broad support for New Orleans as the expo site. Governors Behrman Foster McEnery and Mayor Behrman praised the visit.
Paragould Arkansas March 17 bank robbers blew vault door with nitroglycerin at the Bank of Brookland eleven miles below Paragould and escaped with $2500 in cash. Citizens heard muffled report but did not rise before daylight. bloodhounds tracked briefly and then lost the scent. Telegraphed lines were cut and the depot agent found instruments dead at 7 am.
Supreme Court of Mississippi ruling enjoins Southwestern Express and Telegraph Company and Natchez and Vidalia Ferry Company along with A P Sims LL Hartley Archie Justice and Sam Carter from bringing liquors into Mississippi. An injunction was issued and a large liquor consignment at Hartley's Franklin street location was attached awaiting delivery to Natchez parties.
The president will speak in Chicago tonight delivering a formal address at the St Patrick event. Officials expect remarks on national policy and civic ties, with security and crowd control measures in place around the venue.
A hard slap for Cannon as the House leader loses to Dav in a banquet styled showdown. The ballot shows a combination of Democrats and insurgents in a tight factional clash.
President Taft visits Chicago for the St Patrick's Day celebration and speaks at the Irish Fellowship Club banquet at LaSalle Hotel. A woman named Jennie Maud attempted to jump into his car and was arrested as an insanity exam is planned. The day features multiple public appearances and a reception for the president.
The World reports J T Harahan has been virtually eliminated from duties as president of the Illinois Central Railroad due to influence from Stuyvesant Fish and allies. W L Park becomes real president with full control, while traffic remains nominally Harahan but managed by J C Stubbs. Harahan may retire with a pension if he stays two more years or until seventy.
The body of Christian Weiss aged 64 of 1121 Central avenue was found floating in a canal three miles south of Hamilton. A binder twine slipnoose tied to his left wrist and arm and a stone likely weighted his body. Coroner Burnett ruled drowning with valuables, watch and money intact, Weiss had been in ill health.
Harold Erickson of New York remains at Long Island College Hospital with part of the jugular vein left after surgery three weeks ago. Doctors expect to remove the remaining vein as soon as he regains strength, while the case tests a theory on life without the jugular vein.
The speaker says reporting goes to Vice President Park who reports to the board of directors, not to Mr. Harahan. Experts auditing the books for over six weeks have not submitted final reports, only preliminary findings.
Monroe was named as the meeting site for the upcoming State Sunday School convention. J. W. Parsons of Mansfield was elected president with Rev. K. H. Wynn O. B. Morton and J. A. Smith on the executive committee. Rev. George D. Booth will head the teachers training department. The group notes the convention as the greatest yet and reports over $11,000 spent on Sunday School work last year.
The House Committee on Interstate Commerce amended the Washburn provision in the administration railroad bill. It would have the Interstate Commerce Commission supervise stock and bond issuance and set sale prices rather than a fixed par value, altering the bill's price restrictions.
John A. Airhart aged 19 formerly of Simmons College Abilene Texas died in a sanitarium here from injuries sustained in a Dallas football game last October. He was unconscious for most of the period due to a concussion of the brain.
President Tart and Secretary Meyer faced an investigation after a dispute over an insult to the theatre uniform. The incident prompted internal discussions about standards and conduct at the event venue.
Washington moves to end the refusal of Chase theatre to admit Marines in uniform. Secretary Meyer orders the Judge Advocate General to draft a special bill. Hobson and Chamberlain proposals may be combined. The Navy and President Taft press for full protection of uniformed personnel.
The Indian Bureau pursues a health drive to curb tuberculosis and trachoma among Native Americans. Indoor living, poor ventilation, and sanitation gaps are linked to higher mortality, with tuberculosis accounting for about half of deaths. Trachoma rates are high in the Southwest, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Oklahoma schools.
Local listing advertises Velva Syrup for sale by Lei Breich Grocery Company with a price and point of sale details. The notice notes contact and availability for customers seeking the syrup.
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