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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
1
Article notes proposed amendments to futures tax policy affecting growers. Discussions focus on potential impacts, timing, and eligibility. Officials from agricultural and fiscal departments weigh options for relief and revenue implications.
New Orleans cotton dealer W. L. Thompson disputes a tariff bill amendment aimed at future contracts. He warns the tax would hurt cotton producers and manufacturers, fail to raise revenue, and favor foreign spinners. He cites market manipulation on the New York Cotton Exchange and urges reform of exchange rules rather than broad taxation.
A discussion criticizes current future contract trading as taxed and prohibited under a proposed law. It argues for fair standards and government-promoted grade rules to ensure honest dealing, noting two main obstacles: the New York Cotton Exchanges low grade standard and arbitrary pricing of premiums and discounts. The author suggests amending Clarke’s proposal to apply tax and prohibition only to exchange executed contracts under proper rules.
Washington reports indicate Huerta’s government will not block John Lind, the President’s personal representative, upon his Mexico City arrival. Lind will work through the American charge d affaires and need not be received by Huerta, amid anti American demonstrations near Acapulco and limited protection outside major towns.
T H Turley former steward at Mississippi Insane Hospital was found guilty of embezzling 810 via a Weatherby check. The jury, out since yesterday, sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary after a new trial motion was overruled.
Mrs A A Forsythe Lady Manager of Fair names her assistants for the Ladies Department. The announcement lists the chosen staff members and assigns duties for the event.
The ladies' department under Mrs A A Forsythe will manage parades and new exhibits at the 1913 fair. Premiums are larger, with spaces for preserves, pickles, canned goods, sewing, art, and a baby show. Space reservations available by notifying department superintendents.
Mexico City reports say John Lind, Wilson's representative, aims to press Mexicans to accept U S recognition only if Huerta is removed from power. Mexican officials react with anger to the suggestion and potential ultimatum.
A Mexican observer warns that Lind could be accused of inciting sedition if he acts independently, while official mediation or Huerta resignation proposals are said to be unlikely to be accepted. Public skepticism grows about the Huerta regime's firmness and Lind's immunity.
Washington reports Secretary McAdoo’s plan to deposit 50 million dollars of government funds with banks in agricultural regions gains quick backing from Western and Southern bankers. A conference in the treasury will include more than 75 Southern bankers and representatives from 19 Western cities, with discussions on distribution and potential protests over inclusions.
The Henry W. Allen camp organizes a reunion as several committees are named to manage food, entertainment, decorations, and guest coordination. Organizers invite former members and local veterans to attend and help plan activities.
Miss Inez Mangham was named sponsor for the United Confederate Veterans Camp No 183 at a meeting in the police jury room Jessamine leaders appointed Capt W P Renwick as commander and W A O Reilly as adjutant for the year. A committee was formed to organize the October reunion with support from the Daughters of the Confederacy and Suns of Veterans.
More than one hundred southern bankers met with President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo to plan the distribution of 50 million dollars in agricultural aid. Southern banks are to receive about half the allotment to move the cotton crop, with larger banks urged to lend to smaller banks at favorable rates. Government securities will be 10 percent in bonds and 40 percent in approved state and municipal bonds.
Associated Press wire reports Senator Clark urged bringing up his resolution for a Senate investigation of Mexican conditions. He faced opposition from Senator Bacon who argued against United involvement.
States should await the outcome of Lind's mission as Senate members on the foreign relations Committee decide to let the President test his plans. August 65 Fire destroyed the Riverside Cotton Congress in August, Georgia, causing about 100000 in losses. More than 4000 bales burned and insurance of about 70000. origin of the fire unknown.
In Tehran on August 7 a clash killed more than forty men as Persian troops fought Hakhtlar tribesmen. The fighting ended with peace restored and the tribesmen submitting to authorities.
Senator Warren denounces the tariff measure in the Senate calling it hell for Northwest farmers. He notes agriculture is harmed while imports are taxed and cheap labor competes with what farmers sell.
In New Orleans on August 7 the naval hydrographers at the New Orleans Station finished polar region charts and sent them to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The charts incorporate Peary and Amundsen notes, showing ice fields glaciers and snow plateaus with New Orleans ice field depictions praised by Lieut. John Soley.
Birmingham witnesses tell coroner's jury about the July 24 initiation of Christopher Gustin and Donald Kenny at the Birmingham Lodge Loyal Order of Moose. David A Williams, lodge secretary, described the stunt and denied heart near heart electrical shock. Dr M Cunningham and Dr Louis C Morris testified on effects of electricity and victims' health.
The article reports Bruner's pay settlement tied to directives from the attorney general. It notes official orders affecting compensation and outlines the key figures involved and the implied implications for related governance.
Attorney General Pleasant holds Agricultural Commissioner Bruner remains a de facto state officer while jailed for a crime and may draw his salary until a court or legislature acts. He advises Auditor Capdevielle to honor Bruner’s salary warrant and notes possible removal under Article 220 by two thirds of the General Assembly.
Rumor claims the police jury may "farm out" BK Bruner and Jas Klalligan, jailed sixty days for slandering Dr Rodson, to any buyer who contracts for their care. The parish would receive a fixed payment per inmate. The police jury is due to meet Tuesday August 12 to discuss the issue.
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