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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
1
Richard H. Edmonds asserts planters are justly entitled to one billion dollars for crop relief. He argues the aid is warranted to stabilize farming profits and secure livelihoods amidading market pressures.
Atlanta Sept. 2 1910 The Manufacturers Record editor says the sale of the first bale marks the start of a market movement for the South’s cotton. He projects a possible $1,000,000,000 revenue if the season meets expectations, noting high costs and a larger grain yield may boost overall Southern production. The piece emphasizes cotton’s central role in finance and industry, with millions in Europe dependent on U.S. raw material.
New York Sept 2 The five physicians who attended Mayor Gaynor since he was shot visited him at his St James Long Island home for the last consultation. They said the mayor's throat was in excellent condition no operation is needed the bullet is embedded in flesh and touches no organ and cannot do harm. His physical condition has greatly improved and his voice is better with rest he will regain his full powers.
The South holds about 11,000,000 of the global 138,000,000 cotton spindles with over 27,000,000 nationwide and more than 100,000,000 abroad. Cotton exports reportedly drive the United States balance of trade, outpacing gold mine output in value and shaping national prosperity as Europe’s purchases rely heavily on Southern raw cotton. The text notes untapped potential in the South’s broader business landscape, urging enhanced marketing and value realization of cotton beyond the early fall rush.
Washington reports Theodore Roosevelt will openly back Taft at the New York State Republican convention late September. Roosevelts stance on tariff mirrors Tafts view that the tariff is the best yet imperfect and needs careful revision. Taft awaits Roosevelts guidance while lamenting the ex presidents earlier silence on his administration.
Significant statistics relate to lumber and Gulfport, outlining shifts in supply demand, price movements, and trade activity. The report emphasizes regional market data, production volumes, and potential implications for local industries and infrastructure.
New Orleans, Galveston, Mobile and Pensacola report large increases in shipments of boards, deals and plank for the year ended June 1 1910. Mobile leads with 334 659 000 feet. Pensacola rises to second with 321 948 000 feet. New Orleans and Galveston also post gains while Gulfport and others show mixed movements. The data cover sawn and hewn timber and project broader regional lumber activity.
Statewide primary nears as Republicans and Democrats trade charges over assembly meetings and candidate selection. Oregon has long elected a Democratic governor followed by a Democratic U.S. senator, prompting debate over primary laws and party unity across counties and the state.
Governor Sanders outlined a thorough September through November canvass focusing on constitutional amendments and good roads. He insisted attacks from opponents would not divert him from explaining the issues to voters, though he reserved the right to respond later. He spoke at St Mary College in Jackson to a several hundred audience during a barbecue and reunion.
The document outlines assembly and anti assembly dynamics in Oregon politics. It notes cross party opposition to the assembly plan and mentions rival candidate camps for governor including Jay Bowerman and critics Colonel E Hofer and Judge Grant Dimick. Democrats also fielded several gubernatorial hopefuls as the November election approaches.
Engineers for the Gulf and Magnolia Northern railroad began locating a line northwest toward Magnolia and Hope from Junction City. W. M. Millwee Sr and Henry Nunan led an eighteen man party with tents and wagon. Expected October 1 contract letting for the main line. Possible extensions to Haileyville and Monroe with connections to New Orleans via Queen & Crescent and Louisiana lines.
Official lists show overall registration for the Fourth to Seventh Congressional Districts is light with noted exceptions in St. Landry Calcasieu and Caddo. First general district election since state registration, many parishes report minimal qualified voters and low turnout expected next week's primary. Registered totals include Fourth District counts from Bienville to Winn and Seventh District totals for Acadia to Vernon.
The New Orleans grand jury that indicted Katie Fetsch was dismissed at the request of District Attorney Adams. No action toward a trial is expected before September 6 when Section B of the Criminal Court convenes and a motion will be filed to transfer the case to that section.
West Monroe Lodge No. 180 Knights of Pythias holds a regular session Friday night. All members are urged to attend the meeting.
An incident early today halted a highway robbery when swift action thwarted the thief. An engineer was killed during the bold attempt, and authorities are investigating.
Four miles west of Divide Colorado this morning a bandit armed with two revolvers was killed when Engineer Frank Stewart hurled a rock after the outlaw shot him in the leg. The act thwarted the attempt to rob Colorado Midland train No 3. Several men nearby were later arrested as accomplices.
The markets report quiet cotton futures and mixed grain movement. In Chicago September, wheat was irregular with prices nearly unchanged while provisions hovered around 74 cents lower to a shade higher. At New Orleans noon cotton futures were quiet and steady, a shade below yesterday's close.
Texie Allison, a prosperous farmer from Princeton Kentucky, returns home after a futile search across six southern states for his daughter Gladys abducted in Shreveport Louisiana during their mother’s funeral. He suspects no ransom motive and traces fail to yield any clue as authorities remain baffled.
A real estate note states you can list your property for sale with McMillan with a no sale no charge policy. The brief outlines that fees apply only if the listing results in a sale. It emphasizes a risk-free option for homeowners seeking property exposure through McMillan.
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