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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
1
Envoy Lind and President Huerta reached an agreement after talks last night. The settlement aims to extend a palwk lasting into the evening and holds implications for ongoing diplomatic effort.
Washington reports confusion over a possible Huerta Lind meeting in Mexico City. The Associated Press notes a late night conference. officials withheld details but belief grows that an understanding may relieve tensions with the United States. Lind sought direct talks with Huerta to influence outcomes.
Washington officials expressed confusion after press reports said President Huerta demanded U S recognition. Secretary Tumulty relayed the AP dispatch to Bryan as Wilson rested. Bryan noted Huerta rejected U S peaceful settlement proposals and a State Department briefing followed a lengthy discussion with Moore.
After endorsing the Louisiana agricultural demonstration train Governor Luther E. Hell names a state commission to manage the tour. George H. Smith heads the panel with Justin F. Denechaud as secretary and members from New Orleans, Shreveport, Monroe, Hammond, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, and other cities ensure statewide representation. The train will depart Shreveport after the state fair with top exhibits.
The United States will publish today a communication appealing for a suspension of hostilities and a constitutional election in Mexico. It stresses that Washington will not recognize the Huerta regime, set up by irregular force, and reiterates President Wilsons stance on constitutional government. opposition to arming the Constitutionalists signals careful Senate consideration.
Prospective President Huerta in his Aug 19 reply to President Wilson rejects foreign mediation in Mexico. He vows no interference by the United States and signals a possible shift toward lifting the arms embargo to rebels. John Lind carried the note to Washington and awaits a reply.
In Washington on August 19, Senate Republicans attacked the Democratic sugar schedule proposing free sugar in 1916. They warned it would ruin the Louisiana cane industry and empower beet sugar interests. Louisiana Senators Thornton and Ransdell signaled opposition to the measure in the Democratic caucus.
Vicksburg Herald reports a caving condition on the V. S. & P. railroad incline at Delta stopped transfer service yesterday and disrupted freight and passenger moves. A switch engine was left in a dangerous position near the river, raising fears it could slide into the water. crews were on site and service was to return to normal today.
Republicans push to start an anti industry policy program predicting ruin for key sectors. The effort focuses on curbing production, attracting backlash from business groups and labor unions weighing consequences for jobs and regional growth.
The Senate debated Cuba's sugar treaty and a 1916 free sugar provision. Senator Williams argued the tariff treaty allows changes by law and Cuba could abrogate if desired. Others linked free sugar to beet factory delays and warned cane refiners seek to crush beet competition. Senator Norris warned of amending to strike the 1916 free sugar clause. Daily sessions may start earlier to speed work.
Speed Street Fire Department answered a late night call on the lower landing to extinguish a blaze on the V S P trestle. A passing engine set the trestle alight causing only slight damage according to the Vickaburg Herald.
Denver Aug 19 Wilbur F Cannon former Colorado pure food commissioner and head physician of the Fraternal Union of America argues the X-ray or slit skirt should be sanctioned in hygiene gospel teaching He claims these garments aid free movement conserve energy require less ironing and echo Genesis guidance while noting Adam and Eve were not ashamed in a heavenward voice reference
A terse denial from President Hurrta rejects issuing any ultimatum tied to the Sinsation affair. Officials indicate no authorization has been granted, and the matter remains under review by the PP division.
Washington reports say a massive dynamite explosion in Mey suburb killed about a hundred residents and wounded Joe Coty. Mexican diplomat O Shaughnessy cables that Huerta denies any ultimatum to the United States over recognition or passports. White House reviews Gamboa’s claim while Senate Foreign Relations debates pause.
An explosion on a dynamite laden gondola in Tacubaya suburb of Mexico City killed or injured more than one hundred, most of them women and children. Scores lay wounded in the streets as adobe houses within 500 feet were toppled. thirty bodies recovered. The blast occurred after a collision with a car loaded with pipe.
Emmanuel Brito provisional governor of Campeche said the Torreon affair was not a battle but a slaughter of mutinous Federal troops. Brito, a Constitutionalist leader, spoke in New Orleans while awaiting extradition papers from Mexico.
Denny Shay a former major league player has been released from his position as manager of the Helena team in the Union association. The move ends his tenure guiding the team through current season play and management duties are now open.
Harry Thaw was arrested two miles south of the border as he fled toward a Grand Trunk line. He was handed to Canadian authorities after a pursuit involving an auto, a sheriff, and two companions. Immigration officials say he will be deported, likely to New Hampshire, with possible transfer to the New York border.
The State Board of Equalization reports 1913 assessments around 755 million dollars, with total increases possibly surpassing 25 million after equalization. Railroads and public service firms add about 9 million, while Union Sulphur Co. in Calcasieu Parish will face a formal increase. The board finishes hearings and will set 1914 figures next.
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