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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1914

Page

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Bank examiner Young loses baton rouge writ of mandamus

A Baton Rouge judge issues a writ of mandamus concerning bank examiner Young. The ruling declares the petition premature and orders further proceedings consistent with the court’s guidance.

Governor Hall’s removal of examiner challenged in court

In Baton Rouge Judge Brunot dismissed W. L. Young’s mandamus petition seeking voidance of Governor Hall’s removal of state bank examiner W. L. Young. The judge ruled removal was discretionary and not subject to mandamus, and the suit against the State officers was premature. A second mandamus petition was filed to compel recognition and audit of warrants, with further action set for April 17.

Baton Rouge Brunot Wm. L Young W. L. Young Gamble Brunet John C. Pugh Shreveport Young Governor Hall Mr. Young R. N. Sims

Fraternization of German University Graduates Meeting Opens

The gathering in this city begins today and runs through Thursday to foster ties among scholars from Harvard Cornell Johns Hopkins Yale and Columbia. Delegates from these universities attend as banking officers are reported transported to Jackson for habeas corpus proceedings. In Natchez Mississippi four indicted First National Bank officers are moved to Jackson for the writ. In Columbus Ohio the State Medical Board convened to hear charges against Dr Carl R Noble land coroner of Sandusky accused of selling habit forming drugs under state law.

Vention American Society of Harvard Cornell Johns Hopkins Yale Columbia Associated Press Natchez, Miss Apri First National Bank Jackson Columbus State Medical Board Carl R. Noble Sandusky Tiie County W. R. Howe

Interstate hearings on rail water line holdings begin tomorrow

Washington April 7 The Interstate Commerce Commission will start hearings in this city tomorrow on railroad applications to keep water line holdings after July 1. The moves are filed by the Pennsylvania Erie and other roads with interests in Great Lakes transportation.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania Erie Great Lakes

Bryan to Speak at Raleigh Democratic Mass Meeting

Arrangements are complete for a Democratic mass meeting in Raleigh North Carolina to advocate for state primaries. Secretary of State William J. Bryan will be the principal speaker at the event scheduled for tomorrow night.

Raleigh N. C William J. Bryan

Grand Army of the Republic Opens 47th Massachusetts Encampment

Veterans fill Faneuil Hall for the forty seventh annual G A R encampment in Boston with Washington Gardner of Michigan attending as commander in chief. Encampment events and affiliated meetings run through tomorrow.

Boston Mass

Edmonton Horse and Cattle Show Opens in Western Canada

The first annual horse and fat stock show under the Edmonton Exhibition association opened in Edmonton Alta. with high class entries across all departments. Ten thousand dollars in cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. The show continues through Saturday.

Edmonton Alta Edmonton Exhibition Association Canada

Poindexter Seeks Wilson Toll Repeal Clarification

Senator Poindexter's resolution asking President Wilson for information and an explanation of his toll repeal message language was referred to the Foreign Relations committee by a 35 to 27 vote.

Associated Press Washington Poindexter Wilson Foreign Relations Committee

Assailed regional bank city plan debated in House

In Washington on April 7 the House debated the selection of regional reserve bank cities. Representative Dupre of Louisiana called the locations unfair. Republican Leader Moun noted many blame the plan as partisan. Senator Ransdell sought to record a New Orleans protest but was blocked by Hoke Smith.

Associated Press Washington Representative Dupre Louisiana Moun Ransdell New Orleans Hoke Smith Baltimore Linuthtcum

Publicity for Tolls Repeal Senate Hearing Planned

A Senate committee will hold a public hearing on the tolls repeal measure, outlining the publicity strategy and inviting comment from stakeholders and residents.

Senate Committee

Delay Seems Certain As Panama Toll Exemption Debate Opens

In Washington on April 7 the Senate committee begins full deliberation on the Panama toll exemption repeal. Senator O Gorman, chairman, favors open sessions and quick action, while Senator McCumber argues for full exemption as a violation of the Hay Pauncefote treaty and urges support for the President's stance. The scene features lengthy remarks, applause, and cross chamber congratulations as the issue moves toward a floor vote in coming weeks.

Washington Senate Committee On Senate O'Gorman McCumber North Dakota Foreign Relations Committee Wilson Congress Treasury Interstate Commerce Commission

Boxing bouts set for Joplin and Superior towns

Leo Kelly faces Charley Pierson in a 10 round main event in Joplin Missouri with Spike Kelly meeting Wildcat Ferns for 10 rounds in Superior Wisconsin. The English Opera Singers are booked as the next Free Lyceum attraction at City High School Auditorium on Thursday nights promising an excellent program.

Leo Kelly Charley Pierson Joplin Spike Kelly Wildcat Ferns Superior Wis City High School

Parish and City Courts Record Day Highlights

Readable notes show daily court items from the parish and city courts with cases listed and outcomes noted. Details include docket numbers and verdicts or dispositions as reported.

Records Filed for Sale and Estate Actions and Parish Meeting

The article lists multiple land and mortgage transactions including sales of lots by E N Faulk to Mrs FE D McKenzie and by E W Murray to Monroe Building and Loan Association, with transfers back among entities. It also notes tutorship of minors and inventories, plus a police jury session tomorrow focusing on a prohibition petition in the parish. Cotton receipts at Standard and People's compresses show a large year to date drop with 21 602 bales received versus 60 578 last season, and stock on hand at 4 219 bales.

E. N. Faulk FE. D. McKenzie E. W. Murray Monroe Building and Loan Association FE. W. Murray Abe Arent M. F. George Ff. G. Prophit M. Amman Prohibition Forces Wales

Bilbo Granted Change of Venue in Bribery Case

In Vicksburg on April 7 Judge E L Brien granted a motion for change of venue in Lieut Gov Bilbo's bribery case. The trial will be held in Hindes county the first week in June. Bilbo is charged with receiving and soliciting bribes.

Associated Press Vicksburg E. L. Brien Bilbo Hindes County

Guillotine Set Up At San Luis Potosi

Juarez April 7 Rebels at San Luis Potosi set up a guillotine under Gen Guitierrez who plans talks with Gen Carrantes. Guitierrez seeks revenge after his brother fell in battle and his sister and infant were captured. the baby died of exposure and the sister vanished. Rebel women captured are said to be sent to Federal soldiers.

Associated Press Juarez San Luis Potosi Guitierrez Carrantes

Women Voters May Decide Fate of 3000 Saloons

Chicago April 7 elections held in sixty seven counties as women vote heavy and the Anti-Saloon League predicts thirty three saloons will go dry. Violent clashes and guards were reported at several polling places as the fate of saloons hangs on women’s ballots.

Associated Press Chicago Anti-Saloon League

Dress Up For Easter Fashion Ad Advice

Ready shoppers are urged to wear new Easter attire and save time by using the newspaper advertising columns. Pick offers that suit your desires and buy with a definite purpose from advertisers described as daylit and live.

New Currency System Soon From Twelve Reserve Banks

Twelve reserve banks will implement a new currency system during the crop moving season. Officials say the change will standardize notes and improve exchange reliability across regions.

Will Relieve Strain on Establishing New Currency System

Federal reserve bank organization committee plans to push banks to complete steps for the new currency system before autumn crop movement. Notices go to 7548 banks with stock subscription blanks. $4,000,000 capital per district reserve bank needed. Treasury direct loans to banks last fall totaled $37,386,000 with $260,000 interest as profit.

Washington Federal Reserve Bank Organization Committee United States Treasury Tere Reserve Bank Wilson Federal Reserve Board Reserve Board McAdoo Treasury

White Man Stabbed at Five Points Saloon

Geo Horan a white man was stabbed and seriously wounded this morning at the rear of a Five Points saloon. Two men seen with Horan were arrested and confined in the city jail. Horan was stabbed.

Geo. Horan Five Points Horan

Local News Briefs From Monroe City and Desiard Street

A man in critical condition after an injury could not be sent to St Francis Sanitarium due to lack of authority beds. he was treated by Dr. William Schulze and awaits transfer to the State hospital in Shreveport. Tom Campbell is named city sexton and pound master, aiming to finish cemetery work by Easter. The brick facade of T Johns store on DeSiard street collapsed onto the awning after an earlier incident with a backing express wagon. No injuries but panic ensued. Meat supplies strain local markets as A A Swayze sends a representative to Fort Worth to buy cattle and import fresh beef for Monroe descents with continued dressed-meat purchases from packers.

St. Francis Sanitarium William Schulze State Hospital Shreveport Tom Campbell J. A. Hendrick DeSiard Street T. John’s A. A. Swayze Fort Worth Texas Monroe

Socialists Gain Control in Missoula and Butte Elections

By Associated Press. Helena Montana April 7 The Socialists gained control of Missoula and Butte in the elections yesterday.

Montana Associated Press Helena Mont Missoula Butte

Franklin School Rally Produces Tie in Parish Meet

Winnsboro Louisiana April 6 the Franklin parish school rally ended in a tie between Winnsboro and Central with Ramage Adams the day s standout securing firsts in running high jump brocal jump 50 and 100 yard dashes and pole vault Adams also tied or set multiple North Louisiana and state high school records as the meet s events list shows winners in baseball standing high jump running high jump sprint events broad jump and more.

Winnsboro Franklin Parish Central Ramage Adams North Louisiana Central School John Smullin McCain A. Baskin D. Moore R. Adams L. Stout A. Stout T. Colier K. King

Defeated Hobson in Mondays Primary for Senate

In a decisive primary result held Monday, Hobson was defeated as candidates vie for the U S Senate seat. Voters across the state cast ballots amid local campaigning and rising key issues shaping the race.

Hobson POR UNEP

Hobson Loses Senate Primary With Underwood Leading

Birmingham April 7 The Hobson campaign manager conceded Hobson lost the Senate primary to Oscar Underwood as returns from 67 counties were incomplete on a long ballot. Comer likely leads for governor, with second place unsettled between Kolb and Henderson. The second primary likely May 11.

Associated Press Birmingham Hobson United States Senate Oscar W. Underwood B. B. Comer R. F. Kolb Charles Henderson

Detective Burns delays Phagan murder report

Atlanta on April 7 reports detective Burns will not release the Phagan murder findings today or tomorrow. He said a few details must be cleared up before deductions are ready for the public, with the full report expected later in the week.

Associated Press Atlanta Burns Phagan Saing Burns

Important Decisions Docketed by Illinois Supreme Court

Springfield Ill April 7 Several cases of more than ordinary importance are set for hearing at the current term. Decisions are expected on the validity of the woman suffrage act and the State civil service act. Harry Spencer appeals from a death sentence for the murder of Mildred Allison Rexroat a tango teacher.

Springfield Ill Illinois Supreme Court State Civil Service Act Harry Spencer Wheaton Mildred Allison-Rexroat

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Bank Examiner Young Files German University New York Bryan Massachusetts G. A.R Pres. Wilson Panama Huekrraakraals E. E. Mullen O. P. Slack J. Meisel H. Mullen Wright M. C. Austin J. C. Montgomery Franklin School Comer Bankhead Ray Rushton Frank White Taylor O. L. Gray George Huddleston Underwood William Bankhead United States Almon Dent Clayton Blackmon Burnett Black Hawk Quachita Parish Perry G. Holden Corm Wooten-Hyle Implement Co., Ltd Third and Jefferson Sts Monroe, Louisiana
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