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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1913
Page
1
Rebel leader General Villa maintains control despite appeals from foreign governments. He rejects outside pressure and asserts authority within his territory, reinforcing his position amid regional turmoil and international concern.
Refugees from Chihuahua report Francisco Villa has proclaimed himself dictator after occupying the city. He seized $5,000,000 in foreign property, imprisoned residents, expelled Spaniards, and demanded millions in tribute from merchants. Consuls were ordered to obey rebels, with threats of death for noncompliance. A German consul protested and was told to escort to the border.
After four days of fierce combat at Tampico the Mexican Federal garrison drives the Constitutionalists from range and gains gunboat reinforcement and medical aid from US vessels. 200+ wounded cared for ashore. refugees to be moved on arriving American ships. civilians Orie Virginia Wilson and Elmer Wise travel with Doughtie toward Meridian and Jackson.
Governor Brewer and Governor Vardaman will testify in the alleged bribery case against Senator Hobbs. The defense seeks to prove corrupt influence in political dealings tied to the Senate race.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on December 15 prosecutors expect the Hobbs case to rest largely on Steve Castleman’s testimony about a bribe plan to create a new county with Belzoni as seat. Lt. Gov. Theo Bilbo will testify for Bilbo, while Judge Mounger prepares for a lengthy trial with broad witness lists.
Washington December 16 President Wilson remained in his room today but for the first time in several days he dictated a series of letters marking a return to official duties after a period of inactivity.
Walter Whitworth, previously convicted of killing Andy Levin on Willow Creek last spring, had his murder case called for trial before Judge Clements in Helena Montana. A life sentence was overturned on appeal to the state supreme court seeking a new trial.
Washington dispatch shows November 1913 cotton consumption at 482,594 running bales versus 475,511 bales last year. On hand November 30, manufacturing establishments held 1,474,000 bales and independent warehouses 3,284,000. Active spindles totaled 30,947,500.
Four people died and thirty four were seriously injured when an earthquake caused a tunnel collapse that crushed a passenger train in Chemnitz Germany. A hurricane with snow hindered rescue efforts.
President Wilson displeased with satires by the Carabao Club leads to formal reprimand for officers. The incident underscores tensions within the organization and governance.
Washington is told to investigate administration satire in the Philippines linked to a banquet of the Order of Carahao. President Wilson seeks a reprisal for those involved while reports from Tampico say rebels have retired to await fresh artillery and federal gunboat bombardment ends.
Admiral Fletcher reports the Constitutionalists shut off Tampico’s water supply before retreating. The Huer Moro Castle arrived but could not take on refugees amid heavy seas. The British cruiser Hermaine joined the United States in the river Versela.
General Bliss, commanding the border patrol, said he has reason to believe losses to foreigners or damage to their property caused by Villa troops would be made good. A city prisoner, Phillip King, facing a Christmas with his family, learns his plan unraveled after a note to his brother is intercepted by Street Commissioner Heap.
Mr and Mrs J E Doughtie entertained a group aboard their launch the Myrtle on a Qunehua trip begun early Sunday. The party traveled upstream to Sterlington 22 miles above Monroe enjoying luncheon and cabin amusements before docking at dusk. Guests included Miss Ocie Virginia Wilson, Emér Wise, Mrs J W Chism, B G Thomas, William Alcott, and J J Driscoll.
Mexico City reports rebel losses around Tampico reaching 1,000 as government forces push counter offensive. An anonymous bank report cited by Imparcicdl says Mexico obtained a $10,000,000 loan from an English syndicate to bolster the war effort.
Preparations complete for the annual Farmers' State Congress of Indiana to begin at the State house tomorrow. Members span nearly every county, focusing on practical agricultural problems. President is W. H. Newsom of Elizabethtown and vice president Stroud Hayes of Newcastle.
Shreveport reports a town marshal and a suspect killed in Arcadia Bienville Parish in a late night drug store shooting. The marshal died after attempting to arrest Tom Cathy, who was fatally wounded by the marshal. Both funerals were held Sunday with community calls for stricter liquor and pistol laws. Cathy, 30s, remained unmated. Rogers, 69, left a large family.
The Senate debates a currency bill amid partisan contest as lawmakers push for passage and ready to vote Thursday. Observers expect amendments and potential shifts in support from key committees and leaders.
Democratic leaders expect final Senate action on the currency bill by Saturday with a path to send it to President Wilson before Christmas. House priorities shift to cutting appropriations and expanding railroad regulation while immigration literacy tests draw debate and possible veto recalls from Taft era bills.
The Senate defeated the first attempt to alter the administration currency bill by a 40 to 35 vote. The amendment by Hitchcock to fix regional reserve banks at four and place them as public institutions was tabled. Mississippi bankers sent telegrams opposing government control of regional banks supplying capital.
Messrs A A Lane and W H H Mullin of Ruston are prominent visitors in Monroe today, greeted by local officials and residents.
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