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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1910
Page
1
A legal action proceeds as Ballinger plans appeal to the Gabinet in a case involving a president and an official family. The text lists a contested matter and potential steps toward higher authority, indicating ongoing judicial maneuvering.
Washington watchers say Secretary of the Interior Richard Ballinger may resign at once if his cabinet colleagues refuse to back him. Ballinger arrives from Seattle as the cabinet gathers on October 16 to decide his fate amid reports of Republican policy disputes and a looming inquiry into his stewardship of public lands.
The first break in the Kings County old guard emerged as Reuben L Haskell announced support for the Roosevelt led progressives. In Tuesday primaries the old guard won 19 of 23 districts, including Haskell's, which will send seven delegates to the state convention.
Friends and Interior Department associates doubt retirement plans while turmoil from the Ballinger Pinchot controversy presses on. Republican committee members are expected to back Ballinger in their report to Congress amid ongoing debate and pressure to quell public service demoralization.
The Times editorial argues against federal takeover of state resources. It cites Blanchard Noel and Stubbs at the Conservation Congress, notes Louisiana’s vast natural wealth and limited federal lands, and asserts states must reform their legislatures and municipalities to manage resources and public utilities without federal interference.
In St Louis officials indicate no move will be made to settle the strike until it is called off. National Machinists chief O Connell left for Washington after meeting Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain general manager Sullivan and planning further talks with top officials or machinists. Officials report all shop positions are filled.
Bankers express confidence that the cotton crop in the South will be handled promptly and efficiently to prevent delays. Officials emphasize streamlining financing and logistics to support farmers and market stability.
Rumors spread that Taft will not seek the presidency and may back his office predecessor. The report notes no official declaration and suggests shifting political alignment.
New Orleans reports local bankers see no crisis in moving this year's cotton crop. If no settlement with English banks leads to alternatives, American banks may handle drafts. The English group led by Sir Edward Holden might accept railroad validated bills, though local bankers doubt the plan.
An expert from the United States Geological Survey notes Monroe Ouachita parish gas finds and salt-water thresholds signaling broader Louisiana deposits. Meanwhile Phelps, Dodge interests push for Rock Island ownership, with 20 percent held and paths toward New York access through Arizona and New Mexico properties.
The Roosevelt camp adopts a Western tour tactic designed to shift attention from Taft. Admin advisers urge more newspaper use and print presence, but Taft plans to keep a restrained approach, believing Roosevelt already dominates front-page space and that the administration’s soft-pedal policy will endure.
The two day event at First Baptist Church featured Rev W S Slack Mr Thos W Ellzey and Rev Geo D Booth. Slack spoke on missions in the Sunday School, Ellzey discussed The Business Man in the Sunday School and Booth on securing Attention. Ellzey also met local leaders to plan the March State Convention.
Hebrew New Year cards and postal cards produced by Ferd Levi Stationery Co Ltd from 15 to 31. The notice highlights availability and printing details for customers preparing greetings for the New Year season.
Two men believed struck by a train on the B and O line are found dead near the Pilot crossing. Authorities say the victims were walking along the tracks when the accident occurred. No identifications yet. investigation ongoing.
A new sugar trust suit appears alongside a major fire at Vensus Texas. A probate for the will of late Chief Justice Fuller is noted in Philadelphia. In Maryland, bodies found in the Royal Blue express pilot at Belcamp station are identified as Winfield D. Cullin and Jesse Cullin, likely struck crossing the tracks. a wheel fragment was recovered.
Washington reports a petition seeking dissolution of the Sugar Trust will be filed in the U S court at New York next week. The action is separate from earlier indictments against the American Sugar Refining Company and officials. The plan follows a conference in New York between Attorney General Wickersham and U S Attorney Wise.
A morning blaze of unknown origin swept through the furniture warehouse of L. B. Sanders in Vensus Texas, gutting six business houses. The estimated loss stands at 75000 dollars.
The will of Melville W. Fuller former chief justice of the United States Supreme Court and his wife Mary E. Fuller has been admitted to probate in Chicago. He died owning an estate valued at 950000 dollars and his wife at 115000 dollars.
Rev. J. A. H. Wharton returned this morning from Arcadia where he preached a series of sermons that began last Tuesday evening.
New Orleans on September 17 Mayor Behrman met with a Gay Shattuck League delegation led by J R Westerfield and Rev J B Lawrence. He expressed readiness to cooperate toward enforcing the Gay Shattuck law and seeking decent observance of the Sunday law. The group pressed for primary focus on Gay Shattuck enforcement while noting saloon and police ratios. Dr Lawrence said the reception pleased the committee and they expected the mayor’s help.
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