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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
1
A detailed report submitted to Congress outlines steps to restore confidence in the department. It frames reforms, accountability measures, and oversight plans to rebuild public trust and improve operations nationwide.
Secretary McAdoo reports to Congress that a calamitous crisis was narrowly averted by a $100,000,000 gold pool and a $135,000,000 cotton loan fund, along with emergency currency issues and crop moving deposits. He credits Treasury action and private cooperation for restoring confidence and maintaining specie payments amidst European war drained finances.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Redfield of the Commerce Department stresses economy in public service and wise fund use to maximize service. He notes foreign trade promotion, a new corps of commercial attaches, and expanded federal aid to Latin American markets as vital to U S trade prosperity.
The secretary urges raising the income threshold for required returns to 8000 dollars, claiming it would simplify administration, improve returns, and boost revenue. He also favors repealing post fiscal year accrual delays to require annual taxes, noting initial implementation challenges and the need for public education.
The Good Fellow railroad initiative plans to play Santa Claus for a number of underprivileged children, distributing gifts and cheer as part of a charitable program. The effort aims to bring seasonal support to families in need through organized donations and volunteer participation.
A Monroe community drive urges members to donate and deliver toys clothing and cash to furnish Christmas cheer for less fortunate boys and girls. Prominent citizens railroad officials and young supporters pledge money and names to help fund and distribute gifts through the News Star office.
Mr Winslow emphasizes exporters must supply necessities to Europe now and avoid experiments. Grain, cotton, flour, provisions, footwear, clothing, canned goods, metals and other raw materials are in demand as Danish importers restrict experimentation.
J R Littlepage reports bringing in a top artesian well for the State Training School grounds. After three bore attempts the final well yields about fifty gallons per minute of clear water. He says the water runs true within two minutes of striking the vein and suggests wells may be cheaper than a filtration plant.
Leo Frank was today sentenced in the War Court to be hanged January 22, 1915, for the murder of Mary Phagan. This is his third sentence after mobs and public pressure influenced the case. He denounced mob violence and called the impending death a stain on Georgia’s justice.
President Wilson backs a coordinated approach to rivers and harbors appropriations to end the old system and fund only essential work. He told Senator Newlands he hopes Congress adopts a plan with features of the Newlands bill to reform the current appropriation process.
Washington reports no aggressive action is planned to send more troops to Naco Arizona. An official White House statement says the step is not contemplated and Secretary Garrison adds commanders at Naco are ordered not to fire across the border unless directed by Washington.
A Diamond Colliery accident in Scranton Pennsylvania left nine people dead and five seriously injured as a dynamite detonation in a descent carriage caused the shaft collapse. Also noted is a postponed United Charities meeting now set for Thursday at City Hall with community leaders inviting public attendance.
Copenhagen reports a bustle as German merchants flood the city seeking posts with the neutral world, notably the United States. Hotels fill with salesmen and business figures while the American Consul Gen prepares for a surge in paperwork and inquiries.
The News Star announces H D Apgar as a candidate for the city of Méarole, pending primary election action.
The conference agenda centers on ministerial matters and layman participation as leaders gather in Shreveport for the Methodist meeting.
Bishop Candler will lead the First Methodist church session with 64 ministers recounting stewardship. Daily 9 to 12:15 conferences include addresses, committee meetings, and mission notes, with Layman’s Day Friday and multiple anniversaries. Ordinations and preacher assignments conclude the event with visiting pastors in city churches.
The article lists seven ministers including J. M. Henry of New Orleans and W. Bowman of Baton Rouge as counsel to the bishop for this year. It explains that church welfare governs appointments, ministers may serve four years per church, and few changes are expected.
New Orleans dates show members of the state probe commission postponing their hearing on the sale of bonds after the death of Joseph E. Generelly. The panel planned floral tributes and a funeral procession, may elect a successor, and consider adjournment until January 14 while noting taxpayer concerns.
Reports describe Emperor William Sick with pneumonia and low mood as Allied and German actions in the Franco Belgian war continue. German losses in recent battles are stated as enormous while Russia claims defeats and pursuit east of Lodz. Italy may seek Trent cession to join the Allies.
A terse dispatch reports no material changes today while noting claims of victories in the Eastern Zone. The item emphasizes ongoing activity and asserts success by one or more factions without detailing specific battles or dates.
The president and premier arrived from Bordeaux in Paris. The diplomatic corps are expected later in the day.
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