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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1910
Page
1
Democratic leaders express confidence that the next House will tilt toward Democrats with an estimated forty seat majority. The assessment reflects shifting votes and expected gains in key districts nationwide.
A New York consensus among most papers aside from two favors Roosevelt defeat in New York by 100000 and Wilson carrying New Jersey by 40000 while Baldwin wins Connecticut by 5000. Democrats projected to win 40 seats in the next House and capture Senate seats. Dix leads in betting for governor though some outlets disagree.
W S Jacobs owner of a fourth interest in the Oho Club filed for a receiver and sale of all club paraphernalia with proceeds to be divided among owners, as reform prosecuting attorney J B Wood aims to curb gambling in Hot Springs Arkansas. The court has not ruled and other owners T D Clark and Enoch Hughes may contest. Assets reportedly include fare tables roulette wheels lockout platforms and crap tables.
Calhoun La Nov 7 The new brick High School is completed and opened this morning. The modern building inspires local pride as citizens note its quality. Mr J E Hanna of Monroe has recovered after three weeks of illness. A welcomed rain fell Saturday, followed by colder weather.
Fifteen miners are entombed in a mine and rescuers are working hard to save them. The incident has drawn wide attention as teams coordinate shaft access and ventilation efforts to reach the entombed workers.
Chairs of opposing camps assert clear majorities in the upcoming election. Officials estimate margins while urging supporters to vote. Local observers note competing tallies and heightened turnout expectations before election day.
Dr Crippen will not be hanged tomorrow man killed on account of a dog in Seattle on November 7 rescuers fight to reach fifteen miners trapped by a gas explosion at Black Diamond Lawson coal mine Beds of the entombed workers are at risk from crumbling walls making rescue work hazardous.
Reports from New York Ohio Massachusetts Tennessee New Jersey Rhode Island Connecticut and Illinois outline Democratic and Republican claims of victories and expectations. Stimson and Roosevelt campaigned in New York while Ohio voters faced registration declines. Governors Foss Draper Dix and Hooper are noted with varied forecasts and independent voters feared. Chicago police urge garment district closings amid ongoing strike and election day tensions.
New York reports two thousand taxicab drivers walked out in solidarity with express drivers and helpers. A labor meeting announced a general strike date that could halt most wheeled transportation, signaling widespread disruption to come.
Ike Mc Cartney shot and killed his uncle, Thomas R. Sansom, in Gadsden Alabama this morning. The fatal confrontation stemmed from an argument over Sansom's dog barking at McCartney.
Baltimore November 7 Hubert Latham the French aviator flew over Baltimore today for the Sun prize of five thousand dollars placed for a successful flight. The event marks a notable early aviation milestone with Latham achieving the sought recognition and reward in a competitive display.
Washington officials depart for home to cast ballots as Taft heads to Cincinnati. Heads of departments and other workers pair with opponents from their own states to minimize travel while ensuring continued public service. The exodus follows the end of free railroad transportation for nonessential travel.
In Pennsylvania a three cornered race for governor pits the Keystone Party against the old party machines. The non partisan slate includes ex-State Treasurer William H Berry, who exposed Capitol frauds. Republican nominee is John K Tener and Democrat Webster Grim leads the opposing ticket. Prohibitionists Socialists and others also named candidates.
The annual Georgia Carolina Fair began in Augusta Georgia today and runs through the week. Exhibits in agriculture poultry livestock and several other departments are described as the best ever seen in the city.
Missouri faces a decisive statewide vote on a constitutional amendment for prohibition. In St Louis, a brewing industry hub, business leaders fear economic harm while the Citizens Defence Committee fronts the anti saloon campaign. Similar opposition spreads through Kansas City and St Joseph as both sides mobilize.
BG OL Company assumes control of the entire trees holdings near Shreveport in Caddo Parish, signaling a broad takeover of timber resources and related assets. The move consolidates ownership and may affect local operations and employment.
Pittsburg investors J C Trees Oil Company sold its Caddo Parish oil lands to Standard Oil for about 9 million dollars. The 104000 acre holdings west of James Bayou include 28 producing wells and 15 drilling sites with prolific Stiles tract. The deal follows years of negotiation and a New York meeting with Standard Oil officials.
George Young, Chicago, narrowly survives a harrowing 12 hour sequence in Memphis on Saturday. Tramps set fire to his wooden leg, leaving him exposed to freezing temperatures, he wanders for help, falls into the river but is rescued.
In New Orleans on November 7 former Illinois Governor Richard Yates addressed Republican voters urging the party to win at least one seat in the First and Second districts to back Congress endorsement of the Panama exposition. Democratic prospects were seen as favorable for their nominees next Tuesday.
Mrs. L. F. Faulk of Doncaster England arrives for the winter to stay with her son Mr. R. T. Faulk and daughter Miss Lucy Faulk at Logtown.
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