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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1910

Page

1

Sig Victory For Democrats In Congress

Eugene Foss of Boston was elected yesterday as a member of Congress marking a Democratic victory.

Eugene Foss Boston Congress

Foss Wins in Massachusetts Defeating Longtime Republican

Boston Democrat Eugene N. Foss defeated Brockton Republican William Buchanan in the Fourteenth district, a feat spoken of as a political miracle. Foss carried 14 980 votes to 9 340, flipping a GOP stronghold and signaling a national impact amidst tariff bill controversy. Foss is brother to Illinois Representative Foss.

Brockton Mass Massachusetts Old Colony Eugene N. Foss Boston Canada William C. Vovering William Buchanan Baté William L. Dougals Foss Congress Illinois

Democrats See Eugene Foss Victory Reflect Local Issues

Washington on March 23 reports Democrats view Eugene Foss as a Democratic House win for the next session, while Republicans argue Foss’ victory stemmed from local issues and lacks national significance.

Washington Eugene Ass House of Representatives

Pinchot Aboard to Meet Roosevelt in Europe

Washington reports Pinchot, deposed U S chief forester, sails four days aboard the President Grant toward Naples to join Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt expected to reach Naples soon. Pinchot’s goal is to brief Roosevelt on Ballinger Pinchot dispute with possible direct information from primary actors. Senator Root part of the investigating committee amid diplomacy and cable rumors.

Washington Gifford Pinchot Taft Forester United States President Grant Theodore Roosevelt Probaly Naples Mr. Pinchot Hamburg Roosevelt Sammons Ballinger-Pinchot Senator Root Roosevelt Cab

Cable Theory Sparks Pinchot Link Rumor

Mention of a possible cable to Pinchot tied to a subject discussed with Mr. Roosevelt. Senator Root refused to comment and no other sources could confirm the matter. If true it might suggest a motive behind the alleged cable.

Inet Mr. Roosevelt Senator Root Pinchot

Senator McEnery Protests Tariff Accord On Cotton Seed Oil

Senator McEnery met with the State Department to oppose settling the France tariff accord on anything but the minimum duty for cotton seed oil. Officials fear no change will occur as negotiations stretch and the March 31 deadline nears. Knox cautions against reopening talks to avoid broader disruption.

Washington Senator McEnery State Department France Knox

Pine Bluff High School principal commits suicide at home

Principal R. T. Benton of Pine Bluff High School died by gunshot at 7:20 AM in his East Twelfth Avenue home. The 38 caliber revolver was found beside him. motive unclear, with possible ties to his mother’s recent death. Survived by wife and two children.

Prof. Benton Mt. Sterling Pine Bluff High School Benton Allie Lee Fox Fred Fox Pine Bluff Lenton

General Bell Injured in Ten Alley Road Collision

A big machine collided with a trolley car on Tenallytown Road injuring General Bell. Mrs Slocum died in the ambulance. The case is closely connected to Mrs Russell Sage.

Tenallytown Road Slocum Russell Sage

Washington Toll: Bell Injured Slocum Wife Killed In Collision

Major General J. Franklin Bell was seriously injured and Mrs. Herbert J. Slocum was killed early today when their automobile collided with a trolley on the Tenallytown road near Washington. Slocum’s husband is a New York Army post officer. Bell was treated at Fort Meyer.

Washington J. Franklin Bell Army Herbert J. Slocum Slocum Seventh Cavalry Tenallytown Road Post Hospital

Close finishes highlight first day at Daytona Speed Carnival

Daytona Beach plan saw tight finishes in three events with nine cars in a blanket finish for the ten mile handicap and a neck and neck finish in the ten mile Southern championship. Oldfield driving the Knox won the twenty mile stock car race by a length and a half over Pope Hartford. A timing wire fault halted two world championship races at one and five miles, postponing them.

Daytona Fla Oldfield Knox Pope Hartford

I Parents Found Guilty in Not Seeking Medical Aid

In La Junta Colorado Judge BE W McDaniel rules Mr and Mrs Messenger guilty of neglect for not calling a physician after three children died from illness. The decision signals a likely appeal with Christian Science supporters seeking a higher court ruling on the religion's stance on medical treatment for children. Gray Montgomery of the church says Messenger was not a Christian Scientist, but the surviving children were treated by Christian Science methods.

la Junta Colo BE. W. McDaniel Otero Messenger McDaniel B. D. Messenger Mary Baker G. Eddy Eddy Gray Montgomery Christian Science Church Christian Science Martha Mabel Arthur Colorado

Fatal Automobile Crash Near Washington Claims Mio Ologum

A fatal early hour automobile accident near Washington claims Mio Ologum as the lone casualty. Police report indicates a single-vehicle crash with no other persons injured. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.

Washington

Democratic votes did it

A compact political item notes that Democratic votes swung outcomes, with a terse line implying a decisive result. The piece uses period-voiced syntax and a vivid image, reflecting campaign impact and partisan dynamics.

Boxing Fights Set for Pittsburg and Oakland

Fights scheduled for the date include Stanley Ketchel versus Frank Klaus in a 10 round bout at Pittsburg and Cyclone Johnny Thompson opposing Charles Norvall in a 10 round match at Oakland.

Stanley Ketchel Frank Klaus Pittsburg Cyclone Johnny’ Thompson Charles Norvall Oakland

Girls Duel Over Sweetheart Sparks Local Outrage

In Pine Bluff the Jefferson County Grand Jury hearing in March hears Judge A B Grace condemn concealed weapons and gaming law violations urging thorough investigations. In Knoxville a church duel ends in fatal wounds as Rosa Cowan dies and Nellie Taylor is mortally injured. Felix Kimbrough provoked the fight and remains jailed with Webber and Jordan.

Pine Bluff Jefferson County Grand Jury Jefferson Circuit A. B. Grace Grace England Arkansas Knoxville Tenn Rosa Cowan Nellie Taylor Kingston Felix Kimbrough

Judge denounces armed citizens and gambling in state

The speaker deplored armed citizens as disgraceful and urged reform. He said a man can shoot in the back, claim self defense, and be acquitted. He condemned pistol toters and noted county officers ignore gambling, licensing gaming in Pine Bluff, Little Rock, and other cities, calling gamblers a societal menace.

Grace Pine Bluff Little Rock

Insurgent Democrats Unite Against Cannon and Privilege

A discourse lauds insurgent Democrats and independent Republicans who, opposing entrenched privilege, formed a coalition to challenge Cannon. It asserts the insurgent stand, credits the Democratic ranks for the upheaval, and calls for unity among true Democrats and Republicans to pursue political action.

Independence Party Demrats

Taft Joins Dinner Urging Republican Party Clean Up

President Taft attends a New York Republican dinner praising Herbert Parsons and urging a thorough house cleaning in Albany amid thin honesty concerns in party ranks. Parsons condemns corruption while Barnard acts as toastmaster and six hundred committee members attend.

New York Herbert Parson Republican Committee New York County Roosevelt Albany Otto T. Barnard New York City Parsons

Charter Day Address At University Of California

Berkeley March 23 UC held Charter Day with a principal address by Dr Henry S Pritchett president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The annual celebration showcased the university’s traditions and scholarly achievements.

Berkeley Cal University of California Henry S. Pritchett Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching

Monroe Fair Directors Meet with Full Attendance

Monroe fair organizers convened with full attendance as the board begins work amid high enthusiasm. Directors outline initial tasks and set plans for upcoming events and community involvement.

Monroe Fair Board Approves Special Feature Plans for Negro Day

The Monroe Fair Association board met at Union Bank last night and revised the premium list while approving a week of special days. Nelson Barringer leads a drive to secure subscriptions as plans include Monroe day, children day, a flower parade, parade of nations, drummers and baby show, and negro day with a possible Booker T. Washington address. Barringer attends Louisiana Mississippi fair conference in Jackson to coordinate a circuit of larger fairs and racing across state lines.

Monroe Fair Association Union Bank and Trust Company Monroe Booker T. Washington Victor Barringer R. FP. Webb Theo Marx Wesley Saunders Louisiana Mississippi Jackson Miss Barringer Shreveport

Hyams and Mc Intyre Rehearse New Musical Comedy

John Hyams and Miss Lelia Mc Intyre began rehearsals last week for a new musical comedy in which they will star under the management of W J Block.

John Hyams Lelia McIntyre W. J Block

Settlement Reached in Western Railroad Firemen Dispute

Chicago March 23 All questions in dispute between 27000 firemen on Western railroads and managers will be amicably settled through a compromise aided by U S Commissioner of Labor Neill The agreement covers seniority representation and wage arbitration under Erdman act with mediation efforts having stalled before the 24 hour ultimatum was issued

Chicago United States Commissioner of Labor W. S. Carter Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Erdman Neill Washington

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Sig Inchot Teddy Boston Democrat Lion Hunter Chief Forester Menery RR. T. Benton High Nahe Ides Bell Clark Cannon John Temple Graves Joe Cannon Champ Clark Burleson Iparents Christian Lone Man Trealousy MR. Paerso Parson Herbert Parsons Monroe Fair Western Railroad
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