23 May 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1910
Page
1
A report indicates most congressmen favor New Orleans as the lead host city for the Pan American Exposition. Supporters cite regional prominence and logistical readiness, while opponents urge broader national consideration.
Senator Thompson predicts a three to one win if Congress votes on the exposition now. He campaigned across the middle, southern, and eastern states, reporting cordial reception and a determined effort by Louisianans to push action to the next session. He cites Rodenberg’s pledge to defeat the resolution and notes Californians’ move to shift it to Foreign Affairs.
A night storm in Shreveport caused a cab from Shreveport Transfer Company and two horses to plunge into a storm sewer on Common street near Caddo. The driver escaped, but the cab and both horses were swept away in seven feet of water as flood waters choked the sewer and heavy rain blinded him.
In Washington the New Orleans committee promotes the exposition by distributing printed circulars to Congress showing logical points and four maps. Mayor McCarthy of San Francisco wishes San Francisco to win but supports New Orleans if it loses. The exhibits stress New Orleans as central to the event’s geography.
A pardon granted by President Taft causes a major media sensation as a convicted man is lined up to testify against others. The development draws attention to the case and raises questions about prosecutorial leverage and courtroom strategy. The witness readiness could influence ongoing legal proceedings and future convictions.
New York May 23. The trial of American Sugar Refining Company employees produced a major sensation as President Taft pardoned Oliver Spitzer superintendent at Williamsburg docks. Convicted of underweighing, he faced two years in prison but agreed to testify against Charles Rheik secretary of the company. Spitzer testified he arranged signal lights and used a switch to warn weighers of danger.
A shooting at Grand Prairie Louisiana during a school benefit entertainment left Odriel Vidrine dead and Constable Lucius Doucet wounded. Ragile Doucet and Homer Soileau died later. Buzie Lafleur John Ortega and Ladis Loileau were arrested for complicity.
In New York on May 23 a large tenement fire prompted dramatic rescues as firemen pulled forty people from the burning building. Mrs Mary Miller died from smoke inhalation while being carried down a ladder by a firefighter.
Washington May 23 The department is investigating the subject of the price of lumber in the United States with the view of deter-
A violent wind and rain storm swept Shreveport from 11 pm to shortly after midnight damaging trees and disabling telegraph and telephone wires. Streets filled with debris. one streetcar was stranded for about an hour. No injuries reported as of last night.
The issue asks whether the lumber trust can be reached by the Sherman Antitrust Law by treating it as a combination in restraint of trade. The discussion centers on whether such a trust falls within the statute’s reach for suppressing restraints on competition.
Albany grain merchants Durant & Elmore with offices in Albany Chicago Buffalo and Boston are under scrutiny for alleged manipulation of warehouse receipts. The Commercial Bank of Albany holds the company’s paper up to $300,000 as the affair develops.
Rufus M. Gearen a wealthiest citizen of west Calcasieu parish was killed in a personal encounter with Theodore Sanders a teamster over an ox tied to Sheriff Wakefield's herd Gearen located Sanders using the ox and a knife attack led to Gearen's death Sanders and Gearen were riding a mule when the fatal injury occurred Coroner Fisher ruled the death was by choking not a fall
Washington May 23 The Senate committee on Military Affairs ordered a favorable report on the resolution proposing the return of specified troops or assets. The move signals approval ahead of full Senate consideration and outlines key terms and deadlines, with potential impact on allied commitments and defense planning.
The celestial wanderer returns to the evening sky facing a bright moon and hazy light, visible from 7 30 to 9 45. Tonight it should reappear in the west around 8 o clock with longer visibility and dimming as it drifts away. A total lunar eclipse is expected, which may reveal the comet in striking relief.
To the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans, certain bonds captured by Union forces at Shreveport during the Civil War. The bonds have no money value, though the face value aggregates 545,480 dollars.
All property of the Kaplan succession sold under Monroe Building and Loan Association direction was bid in by A. H. Bernhardt for 18000 dollars. The lot was one of the citys most valuable rental properties. W C Rives house and lot on Jackson street near the cotton mill brought 2000 dollars, bought by Percy Sander.
New York May 23 Halley's comet appeared in the western sky after moving from the east. Prof Harold Jacoby of Columbia University described it as a hazy round light with a southward tail beginning to form, its light greatly diffused in a fan shaped elongation away from the sun.
Rev Daniel J Mc Hugh of DePauw University argues Halley's comet shed its tail Wednesday due to solar spot induced electrical repulsion. He notes prior tail losses in 1835 and March this year and predicts a new tail will soon appear while Earth will not be touched.
A tense scene unfolded as CHAMP GLARK QUINS delivered a keynote in-house addressing leadership, goals, and strategy. The event highlighted organizational vision and future objectives, drawing attention to GLARK QUINS as a central figure in guiding direction.
Representative Champ Clark of Missouri delivers a Democratic keynote in the House denouncing the Payne Aldrich tariff as a humbug and attacking Taft for backing the law. He rebuts tariff revisions, notes a $250,000 tariff board item, questions wool tariff impact, and criticizes President Taft’s August remarks and Aldrich tribute during a 1909 tour.
New York May 23 The Tribune reports James A Patten arranged a 50 000 bale cotton order for delivery to foreign spinners estimated to net near 1 500 000 on a 3 500 000 deal at 15 cents a pound He paid 9 12 cents a pound for the cotton deliveries split with 25 000 bales to Havre and the rest to Bremen Ship space is tight with only 10 000 bales committed this week and the balance to follow Patten seeks a fair profit and denies squeezing the market amid government scrutiny of the May cotton corner.
Real estate notice shows a property for sale under Aa Attia en ee Ee Meee. Details available on request. listing highlights include location and price guidance.
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