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Newspaper
The Thibodaux Sentinel
Location
Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
1
A major financial update announces 360 million dollars in new bank notes and frames the move as a critical government credit decision affecting liquidity, inflation risk, and public confidence. Officials stress stability while markets monitor implications and timing.
Senator Clay introduced a bill granting the treasury authority to issue 350 million non-interest bearing United States notes. Denominations start at ten dollars with bearer on demand payable and legal tender status. Deposits secured by bonds, 5 percent interest, and distribution by population.
A Louisiana notice reports Governor Blanchard moved the execution date for Robert Weston to Friday January 17, three weeks earlier than previously set, amid fears of lynching. Weston's case joins others for murder as troops guard the jail and local officials seek public calm.
Mississippi Governor Vardaman’s final annual message to the Legislature is read in both houses. He extols fiscal growth, urges broad reforms from education funding to state depositories, and favors stricter prohibition. The lengthy document endorses a wide array of constitutional amendments, court expansions, and public works while criticizing temperance foes.
At the President's request Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War Department has informed Governors and District of Columbia commissioners that a single National Guard representative from each state or territory will take the competitive examination for appointment as second lieutenant in the regular army. Candidates are ranked by examination standing and vacancies. The move aims to encourage militia members and secure quality regular service personnel. Governors must nominate militiamen with at least two years of National Guard service and a recommendation from their immediate commanding officers.
A proposed measure by Mr Gaines of Tennessee seeks authorization to locate mark and protect the graves of American soldiers killed at the Battle of New Orleans 1814 15. The bodies are said to lie at Chalmette near New Orleans.
Proceedings in San Francisco focus on bail for Eugene E. Schmitz after eight months in jail, with Judge Dunne postponing due to absent District Attorney Langdon. Indictments target Schmitz, Coffroth, Graney, Britt and Reuff over alleged exclusive permits to a fight trust. Attorneys seek one week to answer, then possible bail reduction.
A careful canvass shows Chicago has 138050 idle workers. Normally 50000 men are out of work during winter, making idle numbers hence 88950 due to low business.
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