06 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
1
A report cites claims that a brewer targeted a witness to pressure them. Officials investigate possible coercion and ties to an unnamed executive. Further details remain unclear as authorities review evidence and statements.
In Jackson Mississippi Senator G A Hobbs with Lieut. Gov Bilbo indicted for bribe solicitation alleges Gov Brewer forced him to testify against Bilbo in a private office confrontation. Hobbs claims Brewer threatened impeachment and promised immunity to betray Bilbo. Brewer denies all claims calling the statement a lie.
Cold weather last night caused intense suffering to hundreds of flood bound persons perched in trees for forty eight hours. The death list of fifty was not increased by the first reports this morning. More boats arrived from the Gulf Coast and rescue work will proceed more rapidly as the river began falling today, with urgent rescue efforts possible tonight as far south as Navasota.
A tense diplomatic fray unfolds as Bryan responds amid an ambush scene. Officials report swift maneuvering and sharp exchanges in the aftermath. No injuries reported. authorities investigate the incident for details and responsibility.
Washington December 6 Secretary Bryan narrowly escaped a suffrage interruption at the National Popular Government League meeting as a delegation of women filled the hall. A fighter asked about popular government for women and Bryan replied that he follows his own conscience in his work and then left the hall.
Hearings before the House rules committee on a proposed standing committee on equal suffrage closed with champions of the movement urging federal recognition. No action was taken, but a thorough review and a report within a short time were anticipated.
A reception honoring suffragists was hosted at the home of Mrs. La Follette, wife of Senator La Follette, showcasing support for the movement.
Washington December 6 a national non partisan gathering of men interested in popular government opened under the National Popular Government League. Secretary of State Bryan spoke on The People's Rule with other leaders like Senator Clapp Hollis Poindexter and Professor Lewis J Johnson. The league aims to push popular government measures nationwide and has begun a literature bureau and information bureau for legislators and the public.
The Associated Press reports in Bingham Utah that Ralph Lopez the Mexican bandit is still missing after escaping into a mine filled with poisonous gases. Searchers expect to penetrate all recesses of the mine by tonight hoping for a breakthrough.
The Monroe News-Star calls for a broader Christmas effort to promote a Progressive edition between December 11 and 20 1913 or 1914 urging Northern farmers to settle in Louisiana Ouachita and grow more crops. The piece argues longer growing seasons improve yields and income and asks readers to join boosters in a statewide development push.
Rebel forces led by General Villa clash with loyalist troops in Chiapas after leaders fall. A rebel captain orders soldiers to pursue and capture fleeing Pedrals amid ongoing turmoil and shifting front lines.
A well authenticated report states President Huerta has been assured a loan of 750000 pesos from an American corporation with Mexican ties. The corporation’s vice president is said to have negotiated the loan in return for concessions promised by Huerta.
Officials deny rebel successes as railroad reports support their stance. Reports circulate of Monterey evacuation and a possible attack, while Colima near Manzanillo and Guadalajara is said to have fallen. An anti Government demonstration is reported in Guadalajara.
Dr B W Lindberg a Swedish born physician and chemist and Theosophical Society lecturer will give three public lectures in Monroe. City Hall at 8 pm Sunday December 7 on The Power and Use of Thought, December 7 at 9 pm on The Signs of the Times, and December 7 at 5 pm on Reincarnation.
Senate leaders with ten Republicans push a 13 hour daily session to push through currency legislation. Senators Weeks Bacon Williams and James clash over delay tactics while warning of broader business impacts and a complex foreign and tariff agenda.
In London on December 6, suffragettes renewed their revenge campaign after the re arrest of Mrs Emmiline Pankhurst by burning exhibition buildings in Liverpool and Manchester. A false alarm was reported in Liverpool yesterday when a burning flue triggered the fire alarm at Sixth and Grammont streets during heavy rain. Authorities expect charges against the alarm caller.
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