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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1910
Page
1
Recalls of Conkling and Garfield evoke a clash between political factions and nostalgic era memories. The piece frames Blaine era politics as a battleground of loyalties and reform, highlighting veteran leaders and contested legacies.
Washington, Nov. 1. A stormy row among national Republicans is described as tainting loyalty with feuds and resentments. Roosevelt Taft Cummins La Follette Foraker Cannon Smith Knox Hitchcock and Crane are named as figures in shifting alliances and political grudges during the campaign.
English authorities confront a pneumonic plague outbreak in Suffolk linked to plague‑infected rats from Odessa grain vessels. Affected village Preston reports a child death and rapid spread, with mass rat control and public warnings to avoid contact with vermin and wild game.
A fragmented report highlights Johnstone achieving a notable ascent described as breaking all records. The piece references a tiny baby Wright in connection with the event, though details remain sparse.
At Belmont Park the baby Wright roadster piloted by Ralph Johnstone set a new world altitude record of 9417 feet in the international aviation meet. The 35 horsepower craft surpassed France's 888. Claude Grahame-White won the Gordon Bennett trophy amid a Button of thrills as J A D McCurdy narrowly avoided disaster when Grahame-White's propeller broke. Moisant captured a distant prize of 2500 dollars for roughly 87 1 2 miles in two hours, ending with a damaged propeller. Continued on page five.
Police are in hand to preserve order during a strike. Authorities state they are ready to manage demonstrations and prevent disturbances while negotiations continue.
Violent protests linked to a strike by express company workers spill into street clashes in New York. Police and guards patrol key points in New Jersey and New York as Governor Fort discusses terms with strikers and company officials to preserve order.
Washington reports a violent storm sweeping the British Isles and northern Europe with cables to the Weather Bureau today. Unsettled conditions persist over the Caribbean sea and threaten further shipping disruption.
Chicago Nov 1 Stanley H Johnson assistant freight traffic manager of the Rock Island told the rate hearing freight rates average lower now than ten years ago He said roads did not raise rates before 1906 due to railway commissions in Missouri and Texas and ongoing competition among railways.
Washington November 1 lack of a quorum caused an abandonment of a cabinet session today. Three members are already out campaigning two were absent from the country one heads for the Ohio campaign this afternoon and another Thursday. Dallas November 1 E H R Green son of Mrs Hetty Green former Republican Texas state chairman says he will support O B Colquitt the Democratic nominee for governor.
Tampa on November 1 stood still after sympathizers of striking cigar makers attacked fire breakers last night. One man was shot and the mob was charged by police armed with Winchesters, used as clubs.
New York on November 1 the trial of Edward Trosenheimer for the murder of Grace Hough was interrupted when juror Yeandle an architect was arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe.
In Coeur d Alene Idaho on November 1 migrants described as Sooners slept in miners tents with scant bedding and little shelter awaiting the signal to move. The scene showed thousands occupying land on the reservation provoking concern over legality and housing.
Washington reports a Chicago January beef trust trial to reveal startling disclosures. Charles S. DeWoody heads the Secret Service force in Chicago, with rumors of bribery attempts surrounding Lorimer era influence. The probe targets veniremen selection and possible efforts to force Judge Landis to recuse, highlighting Lorimer machine influence and previous immunity issues.
J R Carmen of Emerson Nebraska sought a lost estate via crystal gazer R H Sherwood in Sioux City Iowa. He drew $4000 from a bank and handed it to the soothsayer in hope of securing the fortune but left to fetch sealing wax and did not return with the money or the estate.
Lawrenceville Georgia November 1 Joel Wallace a prominent merchant shot and killed his wife and his thirteen year old son fatally wounded a sixteen year old son then drove his two daughters from the house and killed himself at his home last night no cause is given for the deed
A man seals a mysterious package placed on Mrs Kamper and Sherwood suspends it from her neck. On the appointed day Carmen and Mrs Kamper discover only worthless slips inside. They seek the police to locate the missing wizard and the $4,000 while Kamper loses interest in the Jost estate.
One of those under arrest may be wanted for embezzlement according to police notes. The report names SOSPELTS and hints at possible additional charges linked to embezzlement. Authorities urge vigilance regarding the suspects.
Dispatches report Wilson B. Evans, formerly cash ier at Merchants and Farmers National Bank of Los Angeles, arrested in Acapulco on suspicion tied to the Times building blast. About $10,928 found on a suspect, with papers suggesting Evans as the real name. Other named suspects released but watched. Evans had left LA for a two week vacation. bank records show accounts missing by thousands, with losses estimated up to $59,000, though bond coverage cited at $10,000.
The packers seek to force Landis from the courtroom and have the trials overseen by another judge. W. S. Kenyon, assistant to the Attorney General in all trust cases, likely to direct the proceedings.
Rev. Baker, Tennessee born and Louisville trained, preached two sermons at First Baptist Church Baton Rouge. Afternoon focus on Prayer and evening on Faith drew a packed audience with many turned away. the plain earnest preacher has stirred local interest after recent Tampa meetings and Florida tours.
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