14 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1910
Page
1
A fragment reports Victor L Berger styling himself agent of voters while factions label him a czar. Details are unclear in the OCR note but indicate political power struggle or leadership claim during a contested period.
A Milwaukee report profiles Victor Berger as the Socialist party leader, detailing his influence as a local czar, his backing of reformist measures, and internal party disputes over his ambition. It notes his popularity with foes and supporters, the party’s cautious stance toward true socialism, and Berger’s claim to be the party’s agent.
The city council delays ordinances to mask new proposals as a Socialistic program. A municipal pawnshop plan is claimed as reform to ease pawnshop abuse. Berger is praised as sincere and intelligent, yet viewed by opponents as a covert revolutionary driving Socialist power through gradual, strong measures.
John N. Bush a former circuit judge here shot himself near the heart at 5 PM Saturday at his home 1100 East Crawford street Vicksburg Mass. Dr Street says he has a slight chance of recovery Mrs Bush and daughter Miss Lottie Bush were present and say the wound was accidental Bush told his wife he did not mean to do it and that he had emptied the revolver to oil it He was conscious and in great pain admitting the accident shortly after.
Police report a nine year old girl Marte Smith found dead in an unknown location with signs of violence. Investigators are examining possible suspects and collecting evidence as the community awaits further details.
Tolstol announces a desire to live in solitude away from public life seeking peace and personal reflection during voluntary exile.
A mutilated nine year old girl Marie Smith was found in woods near her Asbury Park home. Thomas Williams a black man is held on suspicion. The axe wound and evidence of a struggle mark a brutal crime as lawmen probe the case. The mother is in critical condition after viewing the grisly scene.
The thirtieth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor opened in St. Louis with President Samuel Gompers delivering the address. Ben Turner and William Bruce from Britain were welcomed as delegates. Key topics include industrial education employers liability laws and anti injunction legislation. Kansas City brewer J J Helm predicts Kansas will be wet in two years and vows continued organizing to secure victory.
Fragmentary note discusses potential inclusion of a senatorship in a call to straighten a Sewer and Water Board bond matter and contemplates a School Board reorganization. No definitive decision or specifics on timing or participants are stated.
Four thousand striking expressmen returned to work today in New York wearing union buttons. The long freight congestion is being relieved as workers resume duties and traffic returns toward normal levels.
San Juan Nicaragua November 14 troops called to suppress a political demonstration in Leon clashed with protesters. Reports say many killed and wounded as troops swept streets with grape and canister. Leon Liberals faced fierce charge and sought cover amid government ban on demonstrations. Montevideo Uruguay November 14 rebels surrender unconditionally ending the uprising and awaiting government mercy.
New Orleans on November 14 reports cotton trading 16 to 18 points below Saturday's close. Chicago on the same date shows wheat weak by 1 to 1 8, with provisions also weaker, off up to 10 cents.
Arkansas diamonds and unusual local minerals from Pike County will be shown in a Chicago land show booth November 4. A carload of disintegrated diamond rock peridodite and kaolin will travel, with mineral clays used for paints. Col. John C. Peay, manager of the Arkansas diamond mines, will supervise the 12 foot square exhibit built from diamond dirt and peridodite materials.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended the Interior Mississippi Valley southbound tariff between the Ohio river and Mississippi points until March 1. The suspension covers all classes of merchandise in the general investigation and readjustment of New Orleans freight rates.
Washington November 14 The Comptroller of the Currency has issued a call for statements of the condition of National banks at the close of business November 10.
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London November 14 Lieutenant Sieg fried a German army officer admitted to making sketches of Portsmouth harbor and was placed under bond not to repeat the offense.
Washington November 14 population figures place Trenton New Jersey at 95 881 compared with 73 380 in 1900.
A box supper will be held at the Claiborne school house on the night of November 25. Proceeds fund improvements and beautification of the school grounds. Miss Allie Hamilton teaches and oversees the evening’s entertainment.
Mr E L Webb, agent for Maxwell cars in this region, sold a Model 22 to Dr W W Adams of Homer on Saturday. Webb is stocking North Louisiana with these fine cars and has just received another car for his own Webb Automobile Line. The car is painted red and is one of the prettiest and easiest running in the city.
Washington Nov 14 About all the political dynamite of twenty years lies in the post Tall Old Guard slaughter. Revised rules may force an extra session next spring to pass appropriation bills. Three recalcitrant Senators can block them in the Senate. Progressive Democrats seek revision to check Champ Clark’s power and redistribute control over commissions. James Hay announces aims to force Speaker Clark to share power by appointing commissions.
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