15 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1910
Page
1
President Taft has definitely approved the engineer's scheme to raise the Maine wreck. The decision clears the way for salvage operations and signals government backing.
President Taft approves plans to raise the battleship Maine from Havana harbor with army engineers directing the work. The operation aims to determine whether the 1898 explosion was due to an outside or inside cause and to bury the ship at sea after removal.
Union Oil Company announces a modern fertilizer mixing plant to be built beside its West Monroe facility with 100 pounds daily capacity and a new warehouse. Contractor plans drawn, operation aimed to educate farmers on intensive farming and quickly meet next crop demands.
Drummers Day at the upcoming Fair is set to be a major draw with about three hundred traveling men expected to participate in the parade. The procession will begin from the Monroe Hotel around 10 o clock Thursday October 28, touring main streets before proceeding to the Fair grounds aboard special cars. The drummers will sport fancy costumes and offer a striking spectacle.
Walter Wellman has undertaken a hazardous journey to fly a grugo across the Atlantic in a historic attempt. The mission faces extreme weather and unknown navigation challenges as Wellman aims to prove air travel feasibility.
Father Duffy delivers a sermon at the Catholic Mission focusing on divine mercy and the benevolence of God toward humanity. He emphasizes compassion, forgiveness, and communal duty in daily life.
Water Wellman and crew inflating the airship America to cross the Atlantic embarked at Atlantic City. The craft rose and headed seaward, with provisions for a month and wireless updates indicating they were at sea. A second message later confirmed continuing voyage as the AP reported Wellman’s dispatch.
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The News-Star reaffirms that display ads must be in by 8 a.m. day of publication, with earlier deadlines for large or Sunday ads. Editors compare to major papers, noting late copy forces page omissions, and urge advertisers to submit copy by Tuesday or Wednesday for Thursday Friday, and by Friday for Sunday.
A Washington congressman warns Rooseveltism is the main issue in New York politics with a likely Democratic victory, predicting Roosevelt could lose the Empire State and help Democrats gain many House seats. He cites Dix and Stimson stances and forecasts a broader GOP setback across Congress.
Indianapolis, Oct 15. William J. Bryan arrived to begin a five day tour in support of the Democratic State ticket. He is anticipated to address township and city audiences during the campaign swing.
Napoleonville police reported a fatal street fight last night involving Peter Landry. Investigators are reconstructing the scene at the curb where the confrontation occurred. no arrests were announced as of this edition.
In Napoleonville Louisiana on October 15 a street quarrel left Peter Landry dead and Charles Triche Jr jailed for murder. The incident began with a dispute between Landry and Charlie Triche Sr a deputy sheriff, escalated when the younger Triche joined, and a fatal shooting ensued.
Tampa reports the West Indian hurricane moving in a westerly direction and may lose strength in the Gulf. Weather Bureau officials see no sign of a turn toward the Atlantic coast as barometers fall this morning.
New York Ot 15 Two brokerage houses failed yesterday with liabilities near 2 million dollars. Charles Marsheimer & Co. and Thomas G. Gaylord trading as Latham Alexander & Co. faced receivership. Creditors filed bankruptcy petitions against Minzsheimer firm with assets and loans from banks.
The Mark in Chicago reports wheat stronger by 7 to 12 cents and provisions firm. In New Orleans cotton futures closed steady with a net decline of 17 to 18 points.
Democrats view Mr Bryan's Indiana visit as a boost for John W Kern's bid for the U S Senate against Beveridge. They expect Bryan's statewide speaking tour to offset Colonel Roosevelts campaign speeches for Beveridge's re election.
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