Ten-Foot River Channel Work Reported in Mississippi
A brief note records the ten-foot river channel issue in Mississippi. It notes a channel concern affecting river navigation and possible regional impacts.
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31 Mar 1910
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
1
Mississippi River Channel Cost Debate Shapes 10-Ft Plan
Senate commerce panel moves toward a 10-foot lower Mississippi channel at a total program of 1.3 million dollars with 1 million for the lakes to Gulf project, while Senator Burton of Ohio loses opposition to the plan and Missouri funding. The committee expands river works and requires a joint report detailing federal and state spend on revetment levees and land protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lower
Mississippi
Illinois
Burton
Ohio
Mississipi
Akes-To-The-Gulf
Missouri
Nly
Mississippi River Commission
Cairo
Congress
United States
Senator Secrecy Hinted on Lower Mississippi River Works
An Ohio senator keeping to a pledged secrecy declines to discuss federal plans for the lower Mississippi improvements. He hints at state participation in costs for levees and revetments, arguing landowners may bear some of the expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
United States
Mississippi
Young Man Barham Arrested in Jefferson County Shooting
Homer reports 20 year old Will Barham was jailed after Deputy W L Menefee brought him to town on charges of shooting an elderly man named Graham. Investigators say the two men sharing a home quarreled, Barham denies the shooting, but circumstantial evidence points to him. A shotgun blast struck the neck, leaving the victim in mortal condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Will Barham
W. L. Menefee
Graham
Jefferson City
Barham
Donaghey Renominated Solidly In Democratic Primary
From Little Rock Arkansas March 31 reports indicate Gov Donaghey has been renominated for governor by a large majority in yesterday's Democratic primary with returns still incomplete. The dispatch also notes a steamer Perciles abandoned by passengers and crew and mentions funeral services for Judge Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Donaghey
Liner Perciles Wrecked Off Cape Leewin
The British liner Perciles was wrecked six miles south of Cape Leewin Perth on March 31. Passengers and crew escaped in small boats and were landed safely. The steamer disappeared shortly after abandonment, believed to have struck a rock and stove in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Australia
Perciles
Cape Leewin
Funeral for Justice David Brewer Held Quietly
Funeral services were held today for Justice David Brewer of the United States Supreme Court in Washington. The coffin was moved to a train for transport in a special car to Leavenworth Kansas. President Taft served as an honorary pallbearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Leavenworth
Kan
Taft
Minister Resigns Over Baldness Affects Sermons
New York March 381 Thirty years of scranching for ideas for his sermon leaves Rev R A Hafer pastor of St Trinitatis Evangelical Lutheran Church Jersey City with insufficient hair to protect his scalp from the winter cold. He announces his resignation to seek a pulpit where he can preach without frost on his crown. He cites baldness and a shining scalp as the cause and notes years of cold weather affecting official duties and no vacation in 25 years except two weeks at the Chicago Centennial Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. A. Hafer
St. Trinitatis
Utheran Church
Bowers Street
Ersey City
Hafer
Prince Bismarck
Coal Miners Return to Work After Walkout
Thousands of miners resume activity in the mines as WILE DE CLINE calls workers back to labor. The labor action ends with a rapid restart of mining operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Miners in Southwest and Pittsburg Threaten Strike
Kansas City reports 25000 coal miners plan a wage demand to take effect April 1, while Pittsburg district 40000 United Mine Workers threaten a midnight strike over blasting methods. Owners cite oil and gas profits pressure. district predicts a quick end with possible adjustment on explosives use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers of America
Cotton Price Outlook Acknowledges Possible Rise
An English spinner argues cotton prices are set to rise, presenting a confident market view. The commentator emphasizes factors likely to push values higher and notes potential impacts on producers and buyers.
Cotton supply tightens as demand exceeds stocks
James Muir of the British Cotton Spinners Association warns that three million bales less supply than demand will push prices higher. He cites railroad and refrigeration disruptions hurting U.S. cotton and notes buyers in Liverpool and New York are absorbing much of the remaining stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Muir
British Cotton Spinners’ Association
Liverpool
Manchester
New York
North Atlantic
Supper and Spelling Bee at Guerrero Building
Supper and spelling bee tonight from 6 to 11 at the Guerrero building beside Southern Hardware Co. Enjoy supper for 50 cents and shop for dainty fancy work and candy. 31-11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guerrero Building
Southern Hardware Co
Political gossip on New Orleans districts and Ransdell future
The Daily Item reports muddled politics in the Third and Seventh districts with candidates Pujo Polk Bailey named. Opposition to Ransdell has diminished while Wickliffe in the Sixth is not yet challenged. City districts also draw talk as March fronts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. PB. Pujo
William A. Polk
Alexandria
James J. Bailey
Opelousas
Polk
Pujo
Bailey
Joseph E. Ransdell
Mr. Ransdell
Louisiana
Congress
Robert C. Wickliffe
Dem Candidate Foss Touted for 1912 VP Pick in Democrats Plans
Washington dispatch notes Eugene N Foss of Massachusetts discussed as a potential Democratic vice presidential candidate in 1912. Foss backs reciprocity and has substantial wealth, a factor in Capitol discussions about balance and geography for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foss
Capitol
Washington
Congress
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Railroads Boost Early Crops Surging Southern Farmers
Since last August, European spinners hope for 14 million cotton bales but farmers shift to cereals fruits. Fast freight trains favor Northern and Western markets, pushing cotton out of cultivation. In South Carolina counties farmers abandon cotton for truck farming earning profits far above cotton. A town that once sent only cotton now ships 175 carloads of early fruits and vegetables with high profits, making American farmers increasingly prosperous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Illinois Central System
Manhattan
South Carolina
Railroads of
America
Walters Named in Pittsburg Bribery Indictment
Pittsburg March 31 Dr E R Walters a former councilman was indicted for taking a $1000 bribe along with other ex councilmen. The grand jury report lists ninety one indicted in the probe into bribes tied to a bank depositor ordinance. John F Klein jailed for three and a half years. Sixteen former selectmen cited for votes bought with 12000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
E. R. Walters
John F. Klein
Stewart
Bilbo to be first witness as Senate probes Bilbo Dulaney bribery
In Jackson Mississippi the Senate resumes its inquiry into the Bilbo Dulaney bribery charge with State Senator Theodore Bilbo slated as the first witness at 7 30 tonight. District Attorney McNeill agrees to provide a witness list from the grand jury and a personal clash in the hotel lobby leads to a pistol incident as the probe unfolds. Dulaney faces arraignment tomorrow but trial is delayed until after the Senate investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bilbo-Dulaney
McNeill
Dulaney
Bilbo
J. O. Cowart
Brooks Miller
Copiah County
R. S. Streit
Hinds County
Grand Jury
Johnson
Streit
Miller
Pinchot Lands in Hamburg After Stopover on Sea Journey
Gifford Pinchot arrived in Hamburg aboard the steamer President Grant yesterday. He slept in the city overnight and left for Copenhagen this morning. On the passenger list he was listed as Gaylord Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
President Grant
Gifford Pinchot
Copenhagen
Pinchot
Gaylord Smith
Foes at Saloons Open Southern Anti-Saloon Conference in Atlanta
The Southern Anti Saloon League meets in Atlanta for a multi day conference to boost prohibition efforts. Speakers include Governor Haskell of Oklahoma Congressmen Hobson of Alabama Spencer Marsh of Wisconsin and church leaders from Florida Texas and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Anti-Saloon League
Ence
Congress
South
Governor
Haskell
Oklahoma
Hobson
Alabama
Spencer M. Marsh
Wisconsin
H. C. Morrison
Florida
J. B. Gamble
Texas
N. A. Palmer
Anti-Saloon League
Kentucky
Commencement Held at United States Indiana School Carlisle
Commencement ceremonies took place in Carlisle Pennsylvania with a large graduating class. The school founded in 1879 has received congressional aid since 1883 and today’s event mirrored prior ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Indiana School
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
S/ENATE
Wiican
Father of
Gress
Old Man
Gov
Qonaghey
Judge Brewer
Kansas City
Erator
New Orleans
Congressman Ransdell
Daily Item
Harmon and
Fda Tigret
Tion
Eugene N. Foss
Massachu
House of Representatives
Old Lovering District
Has
Pittburg Grand Jury
BE. R. Walters
Council
Gary
Sonal
Jackson, Miss
Theodore C. Bilbo
Carlisle
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