29 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
1
Merchants set the last Saturday of each month as Trades Day to boost commerce and attract customers. Local merchants agree the monthly event will feature markets, promotions, and special pricing to drive traffic and support small businesses.
About thirty leading Monroe retail merchants met at the Chamber of Commerce to organize monthly trades days aimed at drawing all Rich Monroe District residents to Monroe. The effort includes prizes for farm products and livestock, and aims to boost cooperation among merchants farmers and poultry raisers. A committee selected ten towns for advertising in ten papers, with credential rules for soliciting ads and donations.
Memphis August 29 The Alabama New Orleans Transportation Company plans a major barge network to sweep the South with shipments to seaside stores and iron ore. Three lines will run from Montgomery to New Orleans with a fleet of 15 barges expected in service by mid September. General Manager John J Bernard reports 400 workers are building and launching barges at rapid pace to expand from cotton lumber and coal to broad export trade.
In St. Petersburg Aug 28 Russians of the educated progressive class join observances for the eighty fifth birthday of Count Leo Tolstoi. Despite government frowns and bureaucratic protests, universities and cities hold programs with enthusiasm. Pilgrims visit Tolstoi's home and burial site in Tula.
The News-Star Publishing Co. erects a brick warehouse behind the new building on North Second Street. A paper store room is provided to stock a car of newspapers for publication under the new press installation.
A group linked to the governor defends him after criticism saying his remarks were not meant to offend. They emphasize that context and intent should be considered in evaluating the incident.
A Monroe Chamber of Commerce meeting debated Governor Hall’s call to reconstruct and enlarge the State Training School. Residents argued remove may mean rebuild and relocate rather than delete, and a committee was formed to push for larger appropriations while protesters noted no direct governor communication.
Baton Rouge August 29 The State Board of Equalization has adjourned after reporting total actual increases for the year between seven and eight million dollars. When added to the sixteen million in Sulphur Company gains and railroad appraisals the 1916 rise nears twenty five million dollars. A key battle centered on timber lands with T Glynn and C W Payne pushing for higher timber assessments. The majority favored last year’s plan. Glynn urged new classifications A 7 and A 2 for stumpage limits.
Thompson 18 released today after posting bond. Chalpreur and Whierdligd Paw Prom Mavpteawan appear in related filings.
Sherbrooke report says Roger Thompson the chauffeur charged with aiding Thaw to enter Canada is granted bail with Thaw family posting the bond. Jerome’s bid to persuade Quebec premier Gouin to hand Thaw to immigration authorities failed as officials discuss next steps in the case.
Discussion centered on whether John Thaw could be admitted to bail while awaiting a king's bench trial in October. A counsel warned bail might invite immigration authorities to intervene, complicating defense, while Thaw remained jailed for the time being.
Students at the University of Chicago received their degrees at the eighty eighth convocation. The address was delivered by Prof John H Latane of Washington and Lee University on the topic Our Relations With Japan.
Gov Colquitt declares he will defend American women against sought outrages. He frames the issue as a national defense of moral and legal rights, urging support and vigilance from citizens and authorities.
Governor Colquitt of Texas declared at a governors banquet that he would deploy every U S soldier into Mexico to protect American women if necessary. He warned the United States must not stand by while Americans are murdered and outraged in a rebellious republic, noting the danger of inaction.
In Los Angeles on August 29 Captain Alcalde, a Constitutionalist soldier, was arrested for violating neutrality laws. He allegedly aided smuggling a message via an aeroplane over the Mexican border. Bombs dropped over Cusuman carried invitations to discontented Federals to desert and join the Rebels. no damage occurred.
President Wilson received John Lind at Vera Cruz with a long message outlining a hopeful settlement of the Mexican problem. Officials sense a preliminary Huerta Lind agreement may pave peace in Mexico and allow renewed frank negotiations. Unconfirmed reports say Huerta may declare he will not seek election.
A court report notes Guy Glynn Nator Prawley announcing intent to chastise Sul A's counsel. Proceedings center on or near the court actions and counsel interactions.
In Albany on August 29 the New York Senate accepted Glynn’s messages confirming him as acting governor while impeachment proceeds against Salzer. Legislature adjourned to September 17 before the Salzer impeachment court convenes. Tensions rise as Arnold targets Wagner Crawley Smith and Levy with allegations of bribery and perjury. Levy admits receiving 5000 from Skene for counseling in indictments but says no concealment. Levy claims many financial measures fail for lack of quorum. Frawley defends himself amid threats and calls for legal action if crimes are proven.
Residents of Platteville Colorado and surrounding area suspended business to join the Pickle Day carnival. The event celebrated the largest cucumber crop on record with an elaborate festival in Platteville and vicinity.
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