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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
1
Statements issued by the employees and presidents indicate ongoing negotiations opened on January 7. The Brotherhood Litpris explain their opposition to Canadian law, highlighting tensions between labor groups and state legislation.
Washington April 20. Railroad brotherhood leaders Garretson Stone Lea and Carter state they cannot agree with President Wilson’s proposal to substitute an eight hour day for the current ten hour day without arbitration. They warn compulsory investigations under a Canadian style act would threaten workers with involuntary servitude and could trigger widespread disruption across American rail lines.
Texas State Banking Commissioner John B Patterson died at 7 58 pm after being shot Monday while posting a notice at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Waco He had been treated with oxygen and succumbed to wounds after an exiled battle His widow and law officials attended the end Three Watsons sons were jailed on bond as warrants were issued for murder with jurisdiction shifting to the county where the injured man died
In Winnfield Louisiana a courthouse scuffle broke out Monday afternoon over local politics and a judge race. Sheriff Scarborough and attorney M. Durham exchanged blows near the clerk’s office. A deputy’s pistol discharged accidentally during the fight before Durham threw the gun onto the green outside the hall. The incident prompted investigation by the state fire marshal and drew bystanders as the struggle ended with Durham still in possession of the weapon.
Po lice Jury president C W Phillips and Road District No 1 commissioner C H McHenry returned from New Orleans where the Monroe to Richland parish line highway contract was awarded to Wetzel & Co for 100000. State funds cover part with bond details and future extension plans discussed with Richland parish residents.
Impetuous actions by Roumanians push toward enemy positions as bold assaults continue to unfold, with troops concentrating on fortifications and advancing under heavy fire amid ongoing hostilities.
In northeastern Greece the town of Drama was seized by Bulgarian forces after a battle at the Greek garrison. Allied dispatches report Romanian advances in Transylvania and Serbians repulsing Bulgarians west of Lake Ostrovo as fronts shift. Greece’s stance toward entering the entente remains unsettled amid pro entente demonstrations in Athens.
Winnfield Louisiana August 20 Hon O M Grisham a leading member of the bar here has accepted an invitation to join the Monroe firm of Stubbs Theus and will move with his family soon after September 1 The weather bureau reports tropical disturbance southeast of Jamaica moving westward with barometer falling in the eastern Caribbean though no disturbance has formed yet
New York reports a grim 24 hour toll with 22 children killed by infantile paralysis and 89 more stricken. Health officials urge parents to seek care and reinforce preventive measures as cases rise citywide.
Twenty eight coastal artillery companies have been ordered from the Mexican Texas border to the eastern and western departments. The move shifts defense positions as war tensions rise, with units reassigned to bolster coastal and inland posts in multiple regions.
Associated Press reports the armored cruiser Memphis was driven ashore in a storm near San Dominico. One sailor was killed, sixty seven mildly or seriously injured, several missing presumed drowned, and the ship declared a total loss after a steam main burst.
Rear Admiral Pond reports armored cruiser Memphis driven ashore by a heavy sea off San Domingo City. The ship is a total loss but most aboard will be saved. Twenty men drowned after returning to the ship from shore leave in a motor boat. The vessel lies close under a bluff with lines ashore as rescue efforts continue.
A Santo Domingo cablegram reports the armored cruiser Memphis ashore with over 20 lost in a harbor incident. Castine was closer but did not strike. remaining crew disembarked. Admiral Benson notes Memphis could endure heavy pounding and questions how the accident happened amid warning of a tropical storm. Also mention of Sig Masur returning from New York with fall and winter goods for The Palace.
Sam Davis an eighteen year old African American youth was arrested by Officer Law rence for entering Mr J C Dollar's orange street home at 2 am. He stole a small amount of money from Mr Dollars trousers. He was discovered by Mrs Dollar and confessed after arrest.
Leaders of major railroads face growing pressure as debates intensify over government ownership. Industry heads argue risks and market disruption, while policymakers push for increased public control and possible nationwide reforms.
President Wilson told Congress the railroad strike situation has moved to a critical stage with two key questions: whether his proposed legislation can pass and if enacted, whether it will prevent the strike set for September 4. Brotherhood leaders threaten to oppose parts of the program.
Washington August 30 Congress acts under pressure to block a looming rail strike. President Wilson presses for recall or postponement while brotherhoods seek lawful injunctions as embargoes hit cattle and perishable freight. Senate committee to hold hearings on proposed railroad legislation.
Judge Sears of Douglas County District Court issued a restraining order against general and local officials of the Order of Railway Conductors to prevent calling or enforcing a strike on Union Pacific lines. The order followed Edwin Hamilton a doctor and Cectors Union member's statement that many employees wished to continue working.
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