09 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
1
The article notes a commemorative event marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Mansfield, observed by Confederate veterans and locals with PT Tingly listed as a participant or organizer.
Large crowds joined a Confederate Veterans memorial parade in Mansfield Louisiana on April 8 to honor the 1864 Mansfield battle. The event featured a cemetery march, a barbecue at the fair grounds, a memorial service at Christ Memorial Church, and remarks by General A B Booth urging youth to uphold peace and national unity.
An April 9 1914 News-Star letter from Monroe urges a few minutes of personal contemplation of Christ crucified at noon on Good Friday. The author cites the Episcopal General Convention and asks all Christians in the city to join in meditation, in homes or workplaces, not at a church service.
By Associated Press Washington April 9 witnesses before the Federal Industrial Relations Committee blamed absence of cooperation between capital and labor for strikes and lockouts. They urged mutual understanding between employees and employers to achieve industrial peace.
The Republican State convention of Maine met in Augusta on April 9, called to order by Congressman John A. Peters. It will craft a state platform and nominate governor and other officers for June primaries. An alliance with the Progressives has ended as the Progressives have their own ticket.
Fighting continues with no advantage for either contestant as Tampico remains the battlefield and observers watch for a decisive moment in the contest.
Reports from Washington and Juarez describe Villa arming and provisioning his forces in Torreón. Two million rounds of ammunition and an aeroplane are en route, with bank holdings seized to support supplies. battles and strategic moves skirt Tampico and Zacatecas as Villa consolidates gains.
Deer Lodge Montana on April 9 reports work to begin substituting electricity for steam on the Milwaukee railroad. The Deer Lodge to Three Forks segment is the first unit with electric sub stations to handle power on steep grades. Completion targeted for year end to enable electric trains between the two points. In Indianapolis on April 9 noted advertising experts gather for a joint session of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America central division and the national executive committee to hear speeches and discuss organization affairs.
The Palace completes a second story addition and modern upgrades, with a 7 to 11 pm opening. Five Monroe girls will model costumes, visitors vote for a silk parasol prize, an orchestra plays, and refreshments are served. The store features ready to wear on the upper floor and dry goods and shoes downstairs, with new fixtures and an electric elevator.
Fashion shifts this season toward small hats with many radical updates in millinery. The News-Star advertising columns chronicle daily store stories and fashion changes, showing how retailers narrate trends and urge readers to stay current through ads.
A sharp cold spell drives April temperatures to a new daily low, with records broken across multiple stations. Officials warn of lingering frost risk for crops and note unusual calendar timing for such a late seasonal dip.
Winter weather drives freeze warnings across the south from Florida to the Ohio Valley. Frosts reach Northern Florida and Mississippi with temperatures dipping into the 30s. Arkansas reports a killing frost at Fort Smith while Mobile and Pensacola see temperatures around 40 to 50. Relief expected Friday.
Fort Smith reports 36 degrees this morning with lower readings in the northwest. Fayetteville forecasts indicate peach buds at risk of frost, while apples appear safe. Tonight may freeze again, threatening a potential thirty three year low and about a million dollars in peach losses. Strawberries will be delayed but only lightly damaged.
Weather warnings extend from northwestern Arkansas to Little Rock where freezing temperatures are expected tonight. At 7 p m Little Rock readings show 44 degrees as a cold norther hits Texas with frost and sleet across northern areas. Farmers welcome snow for moisture but fear crop damage in Arkansas.
Wichita Falls hosts the Northwest Texas Teachers Association annual convention drawing educators from the region. Noted speakers include Baylor University president S. P. Brooks, North Texas Normal School president W. H. Sruce, and University of Texas extension director F. M. Bradley. The three day session promises a profitable meeting with an attractive program and large attendance.
Reports from Alaska say women played a major role in voting this week and many reform candidates promoted by women were successful. In Tokyo Dowager Empress Haruku dies at Namazu villa from Kright's disease, widow of Emperor Matsuhito. Andrew Carnegie met with lawmakers in the House gallery and later visited the White House, praising tolls repeal but not discussing politics.
A public announcement at the American Chemical Society convention in Cincinnati claims incipient tuberculosis cases can be cured by breathing sulphurous acid fumes.
Representative Vaughn of Texas testified before the Ways and Means Committee that a federal cooperation bill with state and local liquor laws would help break up blind tigers. The proposal requires dealers to prove non disqualification before recognition under internal revenue laws.
Associated Press reports Chicago is to obtain more than 2 250 000 dollars from an unspecified source. The move aims to fund city projects and services. Authorities expect final approval and details soon.
Mexico City April 9 reports indicate initial Mexican reactions to Villa’s capture of Torreon differ. Some papers note Velasco withdrew from Torreon as a strategic move and plan a return, while officials announce plans to censor all cable messages.
Governor Glynn refused an appeal from five Jewish clergymen for a stay of execution for the four Rosenthal gunmen. He said justice outweighed sentiment, despite pleas that new evidence could arise in Becker's second trial. Rabbi Goldstein testified that Cirofici was elsewhere at the time of the shooting.
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