18 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1911
Page
1
Buck Island promotions reported alongside a telegram received by Mr J M Parker from General Passenger Agent Ler. The brief item notes the exchange and implies upcoming notices or ads tied to Buck Island announcements.
A 1911 Monroe notice details support for the Louisiana Farm Land Congress and the Chicago Land and Irrigation Exposition. It includes Rock Island Lines backing higher correct rates for Louisiana events and urges communities to organize committees to fund and present exhibits to attract settlers and boost land values. The Rock Island letter and Secretary Cross highlight advertising help and show preparations for the Chicago show decorations and exhibit planning.
The Tennessee governor refused extradition until Coates received protection from mob violence. Maj. Compere led militiamen from Arkansas to Memphis to escort Will Coates, jailed in Covington, to Little Rock for confinement, amid fears of lynching after a fatal shooting of Marshal Ferguson and injury to Deputy Sheriff Dean.
A letter from R P Cross invites state exhibitors to move exhibits to the Chicago Land Show under the Interstate Commerce Law. It outlines costs for railroad fare and living expenses, hotel options from $10 to $50 a week, and suggests sending a knowledgeable representative to gather local information and arrange space.
Rebels quietly left Auga Prieta after an eighteen hour engagement ending with the disappearance of the NCURRECTO army.
A fragmented headline warns that continued exertion could trigger a prolonged war. The text suggests an ultimatum style stance and a fear of drawn out conflict impacting policy and stability.
The WRATHER forecast shows unsettled weather with showers tonight and lingering moisture into Wednesday. Expect cooler temperatures, patchy drizzle, and possible gusty winds in coastal areas. No severe storms indicated at this time.
Washington and battle discussions focus on the Mexican crisis with Juarez as a likely focal point. Early morning firing is reported as desultory while officials provide assurances about the situation.
In Agua Prieta Mexico rebels retreat after hours of fighting and the Mexican national troops enter the town at dawn with no resistance. Across the border Washington weighs possible intervention while Taft and advisers caution Congress on grave consequences. International talks with Britain yield no joint action and focus shifts to diplomatic assurances and U S policy.
Washington April 18 The Mexican situation nears crisis in international aspect and is soon to reach Congress. Officials in Washington show heightened interest as border developments keep War Department officials at their desks early in the day.
Wheat eased in Chicago today with prices unchanged to 8 8 lower, while provisions held steady and declined by up to 10 cents.
The Louisiana Land Congress will hold its second annual session in Monroe from May 4 to 6. Speakers include Henri L. Gueydan on Rice Cultivation, John M. Parker on Louisiana as the Italy of the South, Edward Wisner on Drainage, and others on education, waterways, corn clubs, farm demonstration, and rail rates. A 50 cent ticket funds advertising of Louisiana farm lands, with free admission for visitors.
A commission of Gen. Francis M. Cockrell and a Texas appointee will settle the long border dispute between Texas and New Mexico over a strip along the boundary. Past surveys and reports traced the contested line to the 103rd meridian with prior attempts interrupted by water scarcity and war. The commission’s aim is a final, definitive boundary with Cockrell to be paid twenty dollars daily plus expenses.
El Paso reports desultory firing from Juarez at around 1 a.m. with Rebels in the area, though the advance guard appears drawn back at daybreak. The revolutionary junta doubts an attack for 2 or 3 days as about two thousand Rebels camp at Bauche seven miles south awaiting reinforcements.
Washington April 18 President Taft announced that Mexico has given definite assurances of a restrictive border policy following incidents at Agua Prieta. After a White House conference Senator Cullom said there is no reason for intervention in Mexico at this time.
Secretary of the Treasury Mac Veagh headlines the South Carolina Bankers Association meeting in Summerville as it opens at the Pine Forest Inn. The three day sessions feature leading bankers and financiers from South Carolina and neighboring states.
April 18 report from Agua Prieta says Rebel army is badly disrupted with leaders surrendering and troops fleeing. The town was occupied by a Federal force totaling about 1200 under Col. Reynaldo Diaz. Federal losses are not yet known.
Toronto hosts a large convention at the University of Toronto celebrating the Ontarios teachers jubilee. Dr George A An den of Birmingham England and Dr A Ross Hill president of the University of Missouri lead speakers as proceedings run through Wednesday and Thursday.
Cockrell has been named to represent the government in the long standing boundary dispute. The appointment aims to advance a negotiated settlement and formalize competing claims with regional authorities.
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