10 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
1
Senator elect Broussard touts a perfected Farmers Loan Plan as the solution for agriculture in Louisiana. He claims the program will aid farmers with credit access and price stability.
Representative Broussard reports Louisiana has implemented a land value based agricultural credit system to lower the cost of living. He cites a 6 percent loan cap, 20 year repayment, and constitutional tax exemption for land collateral loans, urging hearings to promote wider adoption by other states.
At the first meeting of the newly appointed Charity Hospital board in Shreveport Capt. P. M. Welsh was elected president and A. J. Frantz secretary. Dr. P. A. Crain named surgeon in charge, succeeding Dr. G. B. Lawrason. Dr. S. L. Williams becomes house surgeon and superintendent, succeeding Dr. I. M. Callaway, with Dr. E. A. Welsh as assistant superintendent and pathologist. The board adjourned to meet again Wednesday night at 7 20 at the hospital.
Unsettled conditions bring showers tonight or Wednesday with warmer temperatures expected tonight. The forecast indicates a mix of rain and possible light showers continuing into midweek as temperatures climb slightly.
The active charge of the hospital’s daily affairs as house surgeon and superintendent, a native of Morehouse Parish, studied at the University of Arkansas and earned his medical degree from Tulane University in 1899. He moved to Shreveport in 1907, pursued postgraduate surgery at Chicago Polyclinic in 1910, and served on the charity hospital visiting staff for three years. He was active in the Morehouse Parish Medical Society, served as councilor for the Fifth Congressional District, and is now a member of the Caddo Parish, Louisiana State Medical, and American Medical associations.
A well near Ruston reports natural gas in paying quantities as drilling continues. Fire flashed at the mouth of the rotary and flames rose five feet when water was ignited. President Gill and contractor L B Clifford note gas pressure may eventually light the city while drilling proceeds.
Chicago officials from leading insurance firms met to consider a general schedule for rating dwellings and their contents. They noted the dwelling class is not yet rated by schedule and discussed fixing rates to hazard with credits for protection and improvements.
Citizens and business leaders in Monroe are urged to attend a 7:30 p.m. meeting at city hall on oil and gas prospects. Backed by financiers, speakers discuss testing for resources near Monroe and note a nearby gas well near Ruston.
A man identified as Kinney Bergen, described as an alleged safeblwer, was killed by a Memphis police officer. The incident prompts questions about the raid and use of force. Further details were not provided in the fragment.
In a southeast Memphis raid early today Irene Holloway city detective in a pistol duel killed Kinney Bergen an alleged safeblower and gang leader. Two men Tex Wallace and Jack Monday and a woman were arrested as Bergen fled in night clothes from a garret window. Holloway previously confessed in Chicago to a bank robbery in New Westminster British Columbia involving over 300000.
Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee approved a plan for thorough tariff hearings starting January 6. Hearings will run Monday Wednesday and Friday through January with fourteen schedules reviewed in order, merging minor schedules as needed. The effort aims to guide tariff revision and may yield a general or separate bills approach.
Baton Rouge reports indictments by the grand jury naming Edward Robertson for the murder of Joe Young at the Deaf and Dumb Institution and Dudley L. Weber for embezzlement and forgery. Weber faces three indictments and five counts, alleging forged notes swindled through transfer to Mrs. Newsham. Fifteen prisoners are held in the parish jail.
The Democrats plan to revise tariff policy and take up the Cumberland measure in a scheduled session as outlined in party announcements and legislative calendars.
Washington reports about 2.5 million dollars expected to change hands in the Christmas tree industry over the next two weeks. The federal quarantine on baby pine trees aims to control the gypsy moth outbreak but is designed not to disrupt Christmas tree trade.
Officials from the Forest Service report the United States consumes about 4 million Christmas trees annually with demand rising. Total yearly cut yields roughly $200,000 to landowners while consumers pay about $2.59 million, the gap reflecting joint profits after transport. Major markets include New York and New England, with supply from eastern Canada and northeastern states, plus the Midwest swamp lands and Southern regions providing holly and other evergreens.
London December 10 The Associated Press reports a vast amount of insurance has been placed for properties on the Galacian frontier between Russia and Austria Hungary. Underwriters call it the most extensive coverage tied to any crisis.
Theodore Roosevelt stated the Progressive party will not bargain with the Republicans and aims to attract progressives still aligned with other parties. He urged Progressive lawmakers to unite and push reform legislation, trusting future events to reveal capable leaders serving the people.
Ministers and lay delegates gather for the Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at First Methodist Church. Opening sermon tonight by Rev. H. R. Singleton of New Orleans. Sessions begin 7 30 p m with main business at 9 a m Wednesday. Lectures by Dr. Alexander Gross of Nashville on New Testament study begin Wednesday afternoon at 3. All are invited to attend.
Mr J M Keller chairman of Monroe fire committee reports a letter from Sol Bloodworth stating he will visit Monroe next week to personally readjust fire insurance rates. Monroe has been on second class basis but no re rating has occurred, Bloodworth cites bureau delays and personal attention to the matter.
Governor Hales orders to stop the fights are not observed as main events resume. Officials report ongoing disturbances with 66 participants involved and tensions rising on the street.
Delegation urged permanent stop to cock fights after main resumed four miles from Monroe. Sheriff’s officers under Governor Hall ordered action and Judge Dawkins refused injunction, ruling the law does not protect cock fighting.
In New York on December 16 orders to sell stocks overwhelmed brokers. Prices fell to the week's low, marking a demoralized start to trading before a sharp noon rally recouped part of the losses. Prominent railroad stocks dropped about three points.
Mrs B Quinn aged 88 died at 317 North Second Street last night at 9 45. Funeral services were conducted at St Matthew's Catholic church at 9 30 this morning by Father Van de Gaer. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery.
The Missouri State Poultry Association exhibition opened in Springfield on December 10 and will run through the week. This year the show is one of the largest, with more than 4,000 birds on display.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe inaugurated the second season of its Ds Luke train service between Chicago and southern California points. A weekly train runs in each direction between Chicago and Los Angeles during the winter season.
State Senator FE A. Rowan aged seventy a prominent Mississippi politician was struck by an Illinois Central train near Wesson on December 10 and died from his injuries.
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