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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
1
A public report titled As Well Report was released with no sensational features disclosures or allegations. The document notes no extraordinary findings and emphasizes routine conclusions. It provides standard data summaries from the inquiry and lists no targeted individuals or organizations beyond routine references.
An inspector report on James B. Aswell’s tenure as Louisiana state superintendent finds chaotic accounts with mixing of personal and state funds. Deposits in multiple banks hid disbursements, leaving vouchers totaling 103,716.42 to be traced, while Aswell’s resignation preceded the fiscal review. Governor Sanders defends the delay in public release, noting the inquiry aimed to uncover facts and avoid unfounded rumors.
Delegates from sixteen Southern states gathered in Atlanta at the Southern Commercial Congress to discuss conservation agricultural education forestry immigration and methods to promote the South’s development. Govs congressmen railroad officials manufacturers and educators attended as Gifford Pinchot spoke on conservation principles and was applauded.
An indictment has been announced charging members of the Sterele Miller firm with misuse of mails. The cases allege multiple mail-related offenses connected to their professional actions.
Aberdeen Miss Oct 7 Indictments announced in the U S circuit court naming J H Miller L C 3 and H G Linde of the bankrupt Corinth Miss cotton firm Steele Miller Co for alleged mail fraud in forging bills of lading. J J McKnight named as conspirator. Bonds posted for next Monday trial.fraud extent estimated at 4 000 000
A brief, unclear note reports a man found sitting upright in his shack in Montgomery. The article fragment ends with a continuation cue, leaving a need for further details on identity, cause, or circumstances.
United States Senator Robert L. Taylor was nominated for governor by the regular Democratic convention in Nashville. The platform, adopted as drawn, pledges temperance reform but provides that liquor policy be decided by voters and legislators, not party lines. No other candidate was presented, and Taylor accepted the nomination after an ovation.
The Union League Club of New York experiences internal tensions as many members plan to vote Democratic or split tickets in protest of Roosevelt’s regime and Stimson’s candidacy. George Sheldon, club president and Republican treasurer, faces a divided membership amid allegations of one man rule and attacks on the Supreme Court and Constitution.
New York Oct 7 revolt against Roosevelt rule enters the Union League Club where members vow to vote against the Republican nominee Henry L Stimson to rebuke party leadership. The Dix Democratic governor nominee is favored though Stimson is a club member, with many members planning to scratch or ignore his name. Noted Lincoln Grant loyalists were seen denouncing attempts to impose dictatorship in the state.
Los Angeles news reports two men Charles Nehy and Frank Russell arrested and held for investigation into the Times building dynamiting. Police say the true perpetrators may not be in San Francisco. Seventeen bodies recovered, one unidentified. A relief fund for victims’ families now totals $10,000.
New York on October 7 reports farmers urged not to sell cotton for a few days as banks settle the bill of lading issue to prevent a temporary price drop. The crop is short and 16 to 17 cents is seen for January with potential higher gains later, noted by H. L. Scales.
Unparalleled aviation contest outlines a Chicago to New York flight with nearly a dozen entrants and a total cash prize near thirty thousand dollars. Notable aviators include Hampton Ely McCurdy Willard Shriver Seymour O Hagan and Wilcox as weather determines start. The race must finish within seven days and winners are decided by landing inside New York City limits.
Text presents a fragmented report noting widespread unrest across Spain and a revolutionary mood in Portugal, suggesting heightened excitement and political upheaval in Iberia. The disjointed phrasing emphasizes continental instability and regional uncertainty.
Lisbon Oct 7 The Capital Republican newspaper details flight of the royal family to Ericeira as revolutionists moved to establish a republic Queen Amelie and Maria Pia flee Cintra King Manuel escapes to Mafra with royal family later gathering at Ericeira and boarding yacht Amelie. In Washington the royal family is safe at Gibraltar and US ships prepare to monitor. Des Moines ordered to Lisbon for observations per President Taft directive.
Reports from San Sabastian on October 7 describe Spanish Republican efforts to spark a cross border uprising with Portugal. They warn General Weyler would suppress any revolution on October 13, the Ferrer execution anniversary, and note vigilance has discouraged Spanish Republicans as Portugal’s fate could provoke unrest in northern Spain.
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