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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
7
A report outlines recommended changes in how ES establishes freight and passenger rates. It discusses revised methodologies for calculating charges, aiming to improve transparency and railroad revenue considerations.
The Interstate Commerce Commission proposes a sweeping change to how freight and passenger rates are set. Carriers would prove a rate change is reasonable rather than ships pers proving unreasonableness. The plan seeks to fix past rates at a date prior to enactment, allowing adjustments only by order of the Commission. This aims to reduce legal wrangling over higher rates and stabilize the general level of rates for the past. The report notes the need for flexibility but warns current free-for-all rate changes threaten stable adjustments relied on by carriers and shippers.
Facing higher newsprint costs the News-Star announces economies. No free papers after January 1 1917 with subscriptions at 5 dollars yearly or 50 cents monthly, payable in advance. Rate increases not promised but possible if paper prices rise. Advertisers may see modest rate rises. Readers urged to pay or arrange payment to avoid interruption.
The report argues for federal power to regulate railcar interchange, loading on foreign lines, and compensation for car use to relieve car shortages. It contends competition prevents unanimity on rules, so broad federal authority is needed to expand railroad facilities and handle growing commerce within a reasonable time.
Premier Lloyd George opened talks with the Labor party to gain support for the new government. Labor met and pledged to back any government that prosecutes the war vigorously and adequately represents labor. It is hoped at least three Labor members will join the cabinet, with most Liberals from Asquith's side unlikely to accept posts. The cabinet lineup was expected within a day or two as the House of Commons adjourned to Tuesday.
Bryan visit sparks call for nationwide prohibition and woman suffrage. Commoner notes broad appeal, urging action on temperance and voting rights amid heated public discussion.
President Wilson sends warm greetings as William Jennings Bryan outlines Democratic aims for four years. Prohibition, woman suffrage by federal amendment, direct presidential election, and easier constitutional amendments are urged. He warns against railroad nationalization and militarism while praising Bryan’s park work and campaign service.
In a party platform style speech, the speaker argues for equal suffrage as a major reform likely via state action, endorses abolition of the saloon as a moral issue, and portrays the Democratic party as champions of the home and humanity against liquor. It frames universal military service as dangerous and praises women's influence in recent contests while urging state-led reforms to advance national changes.
A two day conference in Jacksonville begins with about 200 prominent Florida realty men in attendance to organize a statewide association of Florida real estate dealers. The event runs through December 8 and aims to coordinate standards and cooperation across the state.
The Democratic national committee reports total receipts of 1,808,248 and disbursements of 1,684,590. It lists liabilities at 97,055 claims unaudited 99,470 and loans to be repaid 32,000.
Howard Gray an American mining man in Parral was killed by Villa bandits who entered Parral November 5. It is said all other Americans and property are safe in the dispatch received today from El Paso.
Fashionable New York society gathered at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church for the marriage of Miss Harriet Alexander and Winthrop W. Aldrich. The ceremony was conducted by the bride’s uncle, with Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Maitland Alexander assisting. Western Union Bonuses A warded to lower paid staff, seven percent to under 1200, six percent to 1200 to 2000, and 25 for messengers.
Federal investigators are shaping a comprehensive probe into the rising cost of living. Agencies are coordinating to identify causes, evaluate policy responses, and seek potential remedies amid public concern and legislative scrutiny.
President Wilson plans a broad federal inquiry into the high cost of living, with a nationwide scope covering food, coal, and distribution. Justice officials and the Federal Trade Commission coordinate as about 50 investigators gather data, considering possible prosecutions, legislative remedies, and data from Boards of Trade and commodity exchanges.
Independent dealers not in the business allegedly contracted with chief coal companies for nearly all winter output. They aimed to corner supply and raise prices. Congress weighs remedies from an omnibus hatcheries bill to aid for federal employees by raising salaries from 10 to 20 percent for those earning up to 1,100 dollars annually.
Washington Dec 7 One of today’s important Supreme Court dockets includes United States District Attorney H Snowden Marshall of New York charged with contempt of the House of Representatives He appeals a New York federal court dismissal of his habeas corpus suit challenging the House’s jurisdiction to punish him for an alleged letter reflecting on the subcommittee inquiry.
Fourteen more donors to become Good Fellows join a foreign businessman, a planter’s wife, and two women from Grammont and Wood streets as efforts to grant a cherry Christmas to overlooked children. A hundred fellows are sought as names are urged to be sent early.
London dispatch says Lloyd George offered the Labor party two cabinet seats one war council representative and three under secretaries and the party has accepted. Also, Bhake Turner the young negro who tried to assassinate Allen five miles southeast of the city was arrested and jailed with no explanation given.
The Illinois Municipal League holds its third annual convention at the University of Illinois with a large representative attendance. Mayor William C. Barber of Joliet opened the meeting and Mayor Fesler of Cleveland delivered the principal address. Proceedings wrap up tomorrow.
Meager reports indicate most of the Roumanian soldiers escaped capture. fate remains uncertain as military authorities search for survivors and assess losses.
German officials signaled willingness to make amends if the United States showed proof of a submarine commander violating pledges. Dispatches reported Bucharest fell to German forces with Bucharest evacuated, Roumanian armies retreating across Wallachia toward Moldavia, and total Roumanian captures reaching 100,000 as Verdun trench positions were seized.
Washington reports Germany’s public note asserting the British Arabia was a troop transport and could be treated as a warship under international law. Berlin expresses willingness to amend if submarine commander's pledges were violated, while U.S. officials see no strong justification for the sinking without warning and await fuller facts before action.
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