Taft backs deep waterways and rail rate controls
In Corpus Christi and Columbus the president advocates deep inland waterways as a practicable path to commerce and lower railroad rates. He urges a general plan over piecemeal improvements and calls for reform of interstate commerce laws without radical steps, while supporting railroad profit safeguards. Indiana conference opens with Governor Marshall invited to speak.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Congress
Taft
Interstate Inland Waterways League
Lumber Firm Reorganized With $250000 Expansion Plan
Detroit financier A L Stephens and partners gain control of Cheney Lumber Company in Monroe. New owners plan to invest a quarter million dollars to acquire property and stumpage, expanding operations while Charles E Cheney remains president and GM for 1–2 years. Directors include John T Shaw and W J Gray. successors replace recent officers.
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Charles EB. Cheney
John T. Shaw
First National Bank of Detroit
A. L. Stephens
W. J. Gray
Detroit
G. B. Haynes
G. B. Haynes, Jr
H. P. Cheney
Texarkana Plans for Taft Reception
Texarkana Tex Oct 23 President Taft has accepted a brief stop here tomorrow afternoon and elaborate arrangements have been made for his reception. Business houses and residences glow with decorations as a committee led by Mayor A B DeLoach Texas Side Mayor R L Trigg Arkansas side and Board of Trade President Pondrom welcome him.
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Texarkana
Taft
Tex
Tomorow
A. B. DeLoach
Texas
R. L. Trigg
Arkansas
Pondrom
Board of Trade
Smith fires first shot killing man who threatened him
An early incident today ended with Smith shooting and killing a man who had threatened to kill him. Police report initial details and ongoing investigation.
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Husband
Smith
Uo of the doll weevil loss to Southern Planters
The article estimates that the doll weevil causes about 25 million dollars in annual losses to Southern planters and discusses economic impact and potential remedies.
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Doll Weevil
Fourteen Cent Level Predicted Advance in the Price of
A notice or brief item forecasts a fourteen cent increase in prices for a product or service. The article outlines the expected rise and potential impact on consumers. It identifies the relevant agency or company behind the forecast and the likely effective date.
Cotton Diseases And Market Woes Stir Frustrations In Cotton Trade
The bulletin from the Agri Money Market in New York warns of weakness in cultural departments as fears grow over cotton stock losses and boll weevil damage. Cotton prices fluctuated with predicted lows in New York and New Orleans, while a federal study estimates annual losses of 25 million dollars from the boll weevil and urges winter destruction to curb its impact.
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New Orleans
New York
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Weak Market Seen On Money Conditions Abroad
New York on October 23 reports money conditions at home and abroad fuel a very weak stock market. Traders cite weaker outlook for gold exports abroad next week and subdued demand influencing shares.
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New York
McMillan Listing At 305 DeSiard Street City
Property listing for T. H. McMillan at 305 DeSiard Street includes details of the city and accompanying parcels. Listing emphasizes ownership and location for potential buyers or renters.
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T. H. McMillan
DeSiard Street
Railroad visitors settle freight and cotton disputes in Monroe
Mr. B. M. Flippin freight traffic manager and Mr. C. C. P. Rausch assistant general freight agent were prominent visitors. After a conference this morning local jobbers and the railroad adjusted outbound freight issues. The railroad men also met cotton men and differences with them were arranged.
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B. M. Flippin
Iron Mountain
C. C. P. Rausch
Monroe
Week of Taft and national events forecast from Washington
President Taft begins a Mississippi river journey from St Louis to New Orleans with governors and lawmakers aboard a torpedo boat escort. Stops include Cairo Memphis Cape Girardeau Helena Vicksburg Natchez and more. The week also features the Dry Farming Congress in Billings and other national meetings.
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Washington
D. C
Taft
J. Louis
Mississippi River
St. Lois
New Orleans
Mississippi
Cairo
Memphis
Cape Girardeau
Helena
Vicksburg
Natchez
Billings
Mont
United States
Canada
Mexico
Foundation For the Promotion of Industrial Peace
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
President Taft at Vicksburg advertisement note
President Taft is mentioned in connection with a Vicksburg event as seen in a See V and S advertisement. The brief item notes the 22-6t classified placement without further details.
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Taft
Vicksburg
Fifty three Convictions Recorded In Tallulah District Court
Special to News-Star Tallulah La Oct 22 The long criminal term of the District Court closed this morning with a batch of convictions including four serious without capital punishment one serious with capital punishment one manslaughter six for incident with dangerous public safety items three for larceny four for violating the Sunday law four for game law violations four for retailing liquor without license and other charges. The man charged with burglarizing the car at Delta was found not guilty. The entire batch fell upon Black people amid a high level of criminality in the community.
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News-Star
Tallulah
Delta
Fall destruction of cotton stalks to combat weevil
The article emphasizes the importance of destroying cotton stalks in fall before weevil winter quarters. This food-source cut reduces pest mortality and aids efforts to wipe out the weevil. Department of Agriculture studies note standing stalks after harvest raise weevil hibernation issues and crop losses.
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Department of Agriculture
Taft Receives Grand Houston Greeting on Texas Visit
President Taft rode in a three hour Houston stop seen by thousands from Galveston and nearby towns. Decorations covered stores and homes while schoolchildren sang as the presidential party left by rail for Dallas at 10 20.
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Houston
Texas
Galveston
Taft
Rice's Hotel
Houston and
Texas Central Railroad
Dallas
Dallas Welcomes Taft With Citywide Pageantry
Dallas prepares for President Taft arrival with flags bunting and crowds. Taft to address at Texas State Fair grounds race track stand then attend banquet at Oriental Hotel before departing by train to St Louis.
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Dallas
Texas
Taft
Texas State Fair Grounds
Oriental Hotel
St. Louis
Chance For Home Rule In Ireland Highlighted By OConnor
In New York T P O'Connor urged Irish Americans to support a general election push for home rule. He noted Ireland’s financial need and the small Irish MP share, stressing voluntary subscriptions and the UK-wide political ferment driven by Lloyd George's question if peers or the people rule. Louis will stop in Terrell for a brief visit. Sunday school children will greet him at the union depot.
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New York
Ireland
T. P. O'Connor
Liverpool
John Redmond
United States
Lusitania
United Kingdom
Lloyd George
Taft Delays Brief Stop in Terrell on Dallas to St Louis Trip
To Make Brief Stop at Terrell Terrell Tex Oct 23 President Taft on way from Dallas to St Louis trains halted briefly in Terrell as part of his southern tour.
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Terrell
Terrell, Tex
Taft
Dallas
Taft to Speak in Marshall Texas Tomorrow
Streets are decorated as Marshall gears up for President Taft. The visit will draw hundreds to the Texas and Pacific station to hear a brief address lasting about fifteen minutes from the rear platform of his car.
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Marshall
Tex
Taft
Texas and Pacific
Monroe Drug Company Weekly Gold Bond Giveaway
A notice offers a weekly gold bond certificate giveaway at Monroe Drug Company with a $250 fee and details available in the store. The call to inquire suggests a promotional sale or lottery style incentive conducted every Monday.
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Monroe Drug Company
Justice, Cheated for Eight Years, Receives Its Just Dues
Alexandria officials collect a $340 fine from Percy B. Sullivan alias E J Brisbane for three counts of violating state insurance laws. Sullivan, who escaped jail in 1901, was later located with the help of attorney J R FitzGerald of Decatur Illinois and settled the judgment. He now resides as a prominent citizen in rural Illinois.
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Justice
Hnally
Alexandria
J. R. Fitzgerald
Decatur
Percy B. Sullivan
E. J. Brisbane
Sullivan
Minois
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Indiana Conference of Charities and Correction
Emil W. Leipsiger
Terre Haute
Tabernacle Christian Church
Cheney
Lumberman
Detroit, Mich
Cheney Lumber Company
Charles E. Cheney
Stephens
Michigan
Northwest
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Money Market In
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Jacksonville
Fla
Charles A. Husband
J. H. Smith
Harmon
Ohio
National Good Roads Congress
Union
Atlanta
Denver
City of
Long Island Motor Speedway
Cense
Padaing
Lone Star State
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