21 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1910
Page
1
The Chigags land show opens in Louisiana exhibitions drawing attention from corn and cane enthusiasts and local observers. The event highlights agricultural displays and community interest in regional produce and industry.
Chicago opened the United States Land and Irrigation Exposition with the Coliseum floor lined end to end with booths. Officials including James Wilson praised the event as the 1910 display outdoing prior shows. Louisiana and New Orleans exhibitors showcased swamp land drainage and giant crops while Washington announced opening 1,737,000 acres in California and Nevada for settlement under the Truckee Carson project.
London authorities reject Dr Crippen's petition for reprieve, clearing the way for his execution to proceed on Wednesday morning. The case draws widespread attention as the date approaches for the public hanging.
Natchez Mississippi November 2 a crowded gathering at the Chamber of Commerce heard C A Dahlgreen manager of the Gloster Oil Mill discuss peanut culture Its growth from post Civil War times to 350000 acres producing 12 million bushels valued at 10 to 11 million dollars in Virginia and the nation s annual peanut usage of 26 million bushels He urged peanut oil mills in Mississippi to replace cotton seed oil mills and detailed peanut raising methods M L Calhoun of the US Department of Agriculture also spoke on cooperative demonstration work fighting the boll weevil.
Old Fort Davis in Jeff Davis county near Fort Stockton Texas was put up for sale at public auction under a recent interior department order. Built in 1854 under Jefferson Davis as secretary of war the post once housed troops chasing marauding Indians and guarding the Fort Davis trail until 1906 when it was transferred to the interior department.
A health fair exhibit designed to educate the public drew large interest, with observers calling the display the most remarkable gathering yet. A local official noted plans to order further public health demonstrations.
Dr. Oscar Dowling leads an exhibit car on public health at Monroe's City School Auditorium. The car visits Calhoun and will stay through Thursday, featuring anatomy and disease displays, aiming to educate locals about dairies sanitation and preventive care. The program includes lectures for both white and black audiences and is billed as a pioneer effort in health education.
Census Bureau reports cotton ginned to November 14 total 8,764,153, up from 8,132,199. State breakdown shows Texas 2,626,944 Mississippi 755,145 Louisiana 184,958 Florida 467,055. Representations from New York and Boston shippers oppose freight-rate hikes before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington.
The State verdict in the Ball Louisiana murder case against Tally Christy was guilty as charged with no capital punishment. Christy, about 24 or 25, claimed Lee fled behind a car and that a woman with a gun was seen from the Conn residence, but witnesses said no woman carried a weapon. Christy faces life in the state penitentiary and may also be pursued by Federal and Union Parish authorities for other alleged crimes.
A New Orleans report says Frank Schell, living at 1400 Josephine, was arrested at the Ouachita sheriff’s request. He faces embezzlement charges tied to the Consolidated Adjustment Company with about $1200 alleged. Deputy Grant pursues Schell across several cities with Pinkerton help. Separately, Dr. E W Shaw of Sumter Switch Ala, was arrested in Meridian Miss for abducting fifteen year old Lula Jones. bond set at $2000 and trial next Thursday. The girl was recovered in Livingston and returned to her parents.
Two Maxwell shipments arrived today, one addressed to Dr. W. W Adams of Homer and the other to Dr. M. A. Mecom of Wisner.
A notorious criminal, Christy alias Philip Ward, began with concealed weapon arrests in Union parish. He escaped a road gang, stole a buggy and horse at Ouachita National Bank, fled to Morehouse where he shot a man from a wagon and robbed him, then robbed the Ouachita post office. His wife was reportedly killed soon after, with belief she was slain by Christy rather than suicide.
A report lists one hundred killed in riots with an incomplete tally that may rise to over five hundred. The figures reflect a violent public disturbance with widespread casualties and ongoing uncertainty about final totals.
Reports from El Paso say Zacetaces suffered massive casualties with about one hundred killed and many wounded on Saturday night. The city is under military control while guards pursue rioters as Francisco Madero reportedly evades pursuit after crossing toward the Mexican interior.
Fagle Pass Texas November 21 whisper spreads of Gen Bernard O Reyes heading revolutionary forces. Mexicans claim Reyes, superior in military training, may return from exile or mission to Paris. Expected arrival in ten days fuels rumors of upheaval near border.
Reports from Hermanez, Mexico describe revolutionary riots last night resulting in injuries to four citizens and two police officers in Eagle Pass dispatches dated November 21.
Rifles and ammunition were shipped into Mexico yesterday. The men in charge stated openly that they were for the revolutionists. Revolutionists are gathering in Chihuahua State preparing to attack Chihuahua City.
Christy, a California prize fighter, quarreled with his wife over another man at church. He was arrested the day after her death at the funeral by Sheriff Parker and three deputies, armed with three pistols he tried to draw during the arrest.
The National Amateur Athletic Union opened its annual meeting in New York with delegates from branch organizations and a lively agenda. A contested presidential race looms as Eastern Clubs oppose reelecting Everett C. Brown of Chicago. A bid for the next year’s national track and field championships is expected to trigger competition between Chicago and other cities.
Real estate listing notice from McMillan invites sellers to list property with no charge if no sale occurs. emphasizes risk of listing, promising empowered marketing and support through McMillan’s brokerage network. Includes contact cues for potential clients seeking streamlined pricing.
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