Third Annual Fair Sees Record Attendance
Attendance at the third annual fair shattered previous records this past week, drawing crowds from across the region and highlighting strong community engagement and event turnout.
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31 Oct 1910
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1910
Page
1
Monroe Fair closes with record crowd and spotless conduct
The Monroe Third Annual Fair drew thousands from Monroe and surrounding areas over five days. Streetcars carried close to 50 000 passengers with no accidents, while special days boosted attendance. Officials credited long hours of work by fair officers and the Forsythes for harmony and success, though Colored People’s Day disappointed in turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Fair Association
Monroe
West Monroe
Forsythe
Messrs
H. D. Apgar
E. W. Anderson
Victor C. Barringer
W. G. Saunders
A. A. Forsythe
D. C. Barr
Charles Titche
Myatt McClendon
W. E. Allen
O. O. Clark
C. L. Thomas
Cc. W. Phillips
Municipal
Awards in Poultry Department at the fair
The Poultry Department, chaired by Mr Myatt McClendon, impressed this year. Judge Wayne Blanks announced awards to Myatt McClendon of West Monroe La for top placements in pullets, cockerels, hens, and pens, with Traveler's Best Stock Farm also noted from West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Harper
West Monroe
E. S. Eby
White Orpington
J. T. Ellis
Cc. E. Fauntleroy
Monroe
Hewit & Harrison
Oak Ridge
J. M. Phillips
Minden
C. W. Phillips
Myatt McClendon
Wayne Blanks
Traveler’s Best Stock Farm
West
Lays Down Rules for Road Building in Hempstead County
Arkansas Judge A A Gibson prepared to take office as Hempstead County judge and issued rules for road overseers. Overseers must file complete daily reports detailing work, hours, absences, crews, and funds, sworn quarterly, with vouchers attached. Free labor must be exhausted first before using road funds, and failure to report delays account settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Large Reward for Aviators Contests Held Today
A series of aviation events offers prizes for distance altitude and speed. Competitors compete in today’s events with substantial rewards for top performances across multiple categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tance
Express Strike Parade Hits New York Stoppage
A nationwide express wagon driver strike spreads from New York where 1800 drivers and helpers at Boston Despatch Monahan s Express and Manhattan Delivery Co. were called out. International Brotherhood of Teamsters chief Tobin pledges organization if needed as the standstill widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shich
Tobin
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Boreton
Boston Despatch
Adams Express Company
Monahans Express
Manhattan Delivery Co
Senate outlook favors Democratic control in 1911
Washington dispatch notes growing confidence that Democrats will win a safe majority in the next Congress on November 8. Prognosticator John L. Kennedy predicts a sweeping Democratic win in the House and a potential 46 46 Senate tie unless Maine delivers another Democratic senator, with 24 Republicans and 6 Democrats up for renewal in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Kennedy
Grosvenor
Ohio
Senate
Maine
Aerial Routes in Sahara Described by French Captain
Captain Cortier of the French Colonial Infantry praises a proposed Sahara air route linking North Africa with the Congo. He cites 800 to 400 miles per day possible by plane, estimating a four to five day crossing, and suggests a first line along oases and villages for safety, water, and landing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cortier
Sahara
Congo
Algiers
Timbuctoo
Colomb Bochar
Cartier
Democrats Optimistic About House Control in 60th Congress
Optimistic leaders of the Democratic Party expect to win a majority in the upcoming 60th Congress. They project gains across key districts and anticipate smoother passage of their agenda with expanded party strength.
Postal clerk killed as train wreck near Yok
W. H. Worley of San Antonio died instantly and J. W. Williams was seriously injured when an east bound San Antonio and Aransas Pass train derailed over a bridge near Yok. A heavy bond for former premier Franco set at 200000 dollars after his court appearance in Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franco
Beng
Worley
San Antonio
J. W. Williams
Carlos
Founder of Red Cross Dead
Geneva reports Henri Dunant founder of the International Red Cross Society died last night at Heiden health resort in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerland
Henri Dunant
International Red Cross Society
Heiden
Political forecast on 1912 party control and tariff clashes
The passage surveys potential Democratic gains in 13 states likely to tilt the Senate, notes Rhode Island Michigan Minnesota Wyoming Utah as plausible pickups, and envisions a tariff battle with Taft as president. Senator Bourne remains cautiously optimistic, predicting reforms against bosses and machines and a gains for popular government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Conneticut
Nebraska
Montana
New York
Ohio
Delaware
California
New Jersey
Massachusetts
North Dakota
West Virginia
Missouri
Maine
Senate
Rhode Island
Michigan
Minnesota
Wyoming
Utah
House
Ways and Means
Louisiana
Florida
General Hancock
Union
Taft
Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
Sharp rebukes for Californian in New Orleans plague note
Grosvenor Dawe, head of the Southern Commercial Congress, rebukes a San Francisco editor who cited New Orleans sanitation concerns during discussion of the Panama Exposition. Dawe praises patriotism of supporters and urges California health boards to continue plague battle, to ensure earthquakes are not a topic during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Brook
New Orleans
Mr. Dawe
South
San Francisco
Boards of Health of California
All Saints Day Bank Closures Across the City
Banks will be closed tomorrow in observance of All Saints Day, causing service disruptions for customers and delays in routine financial activities. Local branches will resume normal hours the following day.
War on Drug Habit Delegates From Thirteen Powers
Delegates from thirteen world powers convene to combat the growing drug evil. The summit aims to coordinate international measures and share strategies to curb addiction, supply chains, and related crime. Strong leaders stress urgent action and global cooperation.
Alarming Rise in Morphine and Cocaine Use in U S
Washington delegates from thirteen world powers will attend The Hague opium congress to push drastic measures against morphine and cocaine. The piece notes widespread illicit trade, rising morphine production in the U S, and that 150000 ounces of cocaine are manufactured yearly with much of it diverted to improper use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Spain
Portugal
France
Germany
China
Japan
Belgium
Italy
Russia
Turkey
Persia
Cotton Futures Steady Ahead of Weekend Close
New Orleans reports cotton futures steady at noon, 12 to 15 points above Saturday's close. Chicago notes wheat weaker by 1 cent, while provisions hold firm with minor declines up to 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Chicago
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