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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
1
A strong majority in the House backs repealing toll exemptions, signaling a shift in policy. Lawmakers argue the change would simplify toll rules and secure revenue for transportation projects. Opposition cites potential higher costs for commuters and businesses.
The House passed the repeal bill 247 to 61 and sent it to the Senate where a vote is not expected for five to six weeks. President Wilson supporters prevail in the House but opposition lines remain, with Speaker Champ Clark leading the anti repeal effort amid a party rift. The Senate committee on Inter Oceanic Canals, chaired by Senator O Gorman, will review the measure amid proposed compromises and a possible motion to recommit. Administration Senators aim to bring the repeal to a final vote within two to three weeks.
Telegraph and press summaries from Juarez and El Paso report that Federals at Torreon offered surrender to Villa. Vill a allegedly refused some generals as traitors, armistice asked for three hours, and rumors spread of Torreon’s fall with mixed confirmations from rebel and official sources.
Dr. Dodson director of the State Experiment Station reports that the upcoming General Assembly may renew efforts to reorganize fertilizer and feed inspection under the station. He argues for clear duties, centralized authority, and removing inspections from political influence to ensure scientific, unbiased work.
Jackson, Mississippi faces rising Pearl River waters with fears of flooding. Officials predict the river may rise about a foot and anticipate no major overflow despite the rapid increase.
Chicago April 1 nearly 0 000 Ohio coal miners were today forced out of work and 38 000 of Pennsylvania are expected to be idle by Friday as operators and miners failed to reach a wage agreement at a conference.
Drillers on the Consolidated Tee property at 50 York encountered gas this afternoon. Crews fear a blowout as gas vents from the opening and the well cannot be controlled. Officials warn bystanders to stay away to avoid injury if ignition or a blowout occurs.
Official returns indicate James Clarke leading over Judge Wimi Kirby for the U.S. Senate nomination in Arkansas. Clarke reportedly 68 024 votes to Kirby 9 with final results to be canvassed by the State Central Committee at Pine Bluff on June 3.
The Ouachita parish rally day at Ouachita Parish High School drew many pupils from Ouachita Parish High and Calhoun Agricultural High, with Calhoun High School taking most prizes in declamation. Heavy rains canceled athletic contests but could not dampen the spirited program, praised by Superintendent T. O. Brown.
A confused Apr 1 joke caused a large crowd at Soo Line offices as workers and applicants were misled about fake job openings. Authorities warned the public and urged caution in screening notices and agency promises amid the prank.
In Houston Texas on a Tuesday John J McGraw manager of the New York National League club punched and knocked down Pat Newman manager of the Houston Texas League club after a clash over coaching talk at the baseball park. Newman postponed the confrontation until the next day to avoid an onfield scene.
A first rally day in Spape under mild weather yields a strong showing from students and staff. Organizers credit orderly turnout and spirited participation as school efforts begin the season.
Hundreds of visitors and teachers attended the inaugural Ouachita Parish School Rally despite inclement weather. Students competed in arithmetic races with several placers named, then toured to a Domestic Science dinner hosted by the Mothers' Club with Mrs. Bryant chairing and many ladies assisting.
The Attorney General Pleasant did not file in the U S District Court yesterday his motion for an appeal to the Federal Court of Appeals from Judge Boarman's approval of the compromise in the Tensas Basin Land Company case. Pleasant will file the motion in open court at Monroe Monday via one of his assistants, the state showing a pecuniary interest in the lands valued at about 5 million dollars to 100 thousand dollars. The motion will be disposed of by Judge Boarman.
Group D of the Louisiana Bankers Association brings together all Fifth District State and National banks in Monroe for an annual convention. Dr. C S Newman opens with invocation, Col Frank P Stubbs delivers welcome, Senator Geo Wesley Smith replies, Mauritz Pyk speaks on the Federal Reserve Act. A dinner and river launch ride cap the program, weather permitting.
A Mississippi resident condemns President Wilson's directive as a direct assault on loyal citizens. The protest statement calls for clear allegiance and opposes federal demands seen as infringing state rights.
Senator J K K Vardaman of Mississippi denounces the administrations stance on canal tolls as humiliating and inexcusable. He vows to resign his seat if required to repeal the toll exemption and criticizes the President for pressuring Congress, likening it to a school master dictating pupils. He cites loyalty to constituents and constitutional duty as guiding principles.
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