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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1913

Page

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Dissolve Combination Ends Endless Litigation

A public notice states the dissolution of an agreement and the end of ongoing litigation between parties. No specific names, dates, or jurisdictions are provided in the readable text.

Telephone Trust Reorganization Approved by Wilson

Washington reports Attorney General McReynolds released details of a plan to reorganize the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. The arrangement requires disposal of Western Union holdings and ensures independent operation of both companies while maintaining access to toll lines for other carriers. President Wilson lauded the move as restoring competitive conditions and aligning big business with the Sherman Act.

Washington McReynolds American Telephone and Telegraph Company Telephone Trust Western Union Telegraph Company Department of Justice Attorney*General jWin*skief “Trust Buster GC. Todd Offcial Combine Wilson Er. McReynolds Parleson Interstate Commerce Commission United Bell Company Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company West Coast

Charles P Taft 70 Years Old

Charles P Taft a well known Cincinnati newspaper publisher celebrated his 70th birthday in Cincinnati Ohio marking the milestone with family and friends. He is described as a brother of the former president William Howard Taft.

Charles P. Taft Cincinnati, C Cincinnati William

Taft to Celebrate Seventieth Birthday in Cincinnati

H Taft a Cincinnati native will turn seventy tomorrow. He has lived almost his entire life in Cincinnati aside from brief European studies and ten years of law practice before dedicating most of his time to newspaper work since 1875.

H. Taft Mr. Taft Cincinnati Europe

Charitable People Remember Home

Rev A J Vallery of the Home of the Good Samaritan reports parish school members could not raise 50 for paying the teacher but the board members donated individually from their fees. The Grayling Lumber Co sent a $28 50 receipted lumber bill as a Christmas gift. Knights Templar gave $25 to the orphans fund. Currently 22 children live at the Orphanage and 19 young women in the Home.

Grayling Lumber Co

Goodwin introduces Ouachita river improvement bills

Congressman W S Goodwin of the Seventh Arkansas District introduces two bills for Ouachita river improvements. One authorizes locks and dams Nos 5 and 9 with plans and sites, carrying 25900 dollars as recommended by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The second asks 664000 dollars for further Ouachita works including locks and dams Nos 3 and 7, with detailed maintenance and completion funds for dams 2, 4, 6, 5, 7 and 8 for the year ending June 30 1913.

W.S. Goodwin Arkansas Ouachita River United States Army Congress War Department

Santa Claus Will Visit Wall Street

Placards on the floor of the Stock Exchange remind brokers of the Christmas fund for employees. Despite poor business and record low stock exchange seats, brokers expect donations to employees to be near recent years. Large houses cut expenses and some plan small year end bonuses with one firm flagging a $190 maximum for staff stockings.

Union Press Association New York Stock Exchange Exchange

Currency Bill Passes Senate Amid Bid by Wilson and Biomo

The senate approved a currency bill with support from President Wilson and Biomo Democratic leaders, advancing the measure despite opposition.

Senate Passes Owen Bill After Hitchcock Defeat

The Owen administration currency reform bill passed the Senate 54 to 34 amid heavy debate and shifting support. Senator Hitchcock switched to the Democratic side, Weeks and five Republicans joined to back the measure, while a large Republican bloc opposed it. Mrs. Wilson, with aides and friends, observed from the gallery as the chamber filled with applause and anticipation of final passage.

Hitchcock Glass Owen Colleaguues Wilson Washington United States Senate Weeks Poindexter House Alreay Owen Bil Borah Bradley Bristow Brady Brandigee Burton Carren Clapp Colt Cummins Winlingham Dupont Gallinger McCumber Goff Grenna Jackson Kenyon LaFollette Lippitt McLean Nelson Oliver Page Penrose Root Sherman Smith Michigan Stroot Sutherland Stephenson Townsend Warren Works Bruilsich Clark Wyoming Culb

Senate Conference Commission Forms To Balance Economic Bills

The Senate named its conference commission to work with a House committee on differences between two bills. Members include Senators Owen O Gorman Reed Pomerene Shafroth and Hollis Democrats Nelson Bristow and Crawford Republicans. House members Glass Korbly Democrats and Hays Republican.

Senate Conference Commission House Owen O'Gorman Reed Pomerene Shafroth Hollis Nelson Bristow Crawford House Conference Commission Glass and Korbly Hays California

Prince George Celebrates Eleventh Birthday at Windsor

The eleventh birthday of Prince George was celebrated at Windsor with bells rung in the parish and a 21 gun salute fired along the Long Walk in the Great Park.

Prince George London Windsor Long Walk Great Park

Peace Sunday Observed Nationally With Special Services

The American Peace Society based in Washington reports broad observance of Peace Sunday tomorrow. Pastors from nearly all denominations across many cities will hold special services, following the International Peace Congress decision of 1890 to mark the third Sunday in December.

Washington, D. C American Peace Society Htis City United States Burton Ohio International Peace Congress London

Christmas week forecast from Washington and nationwide notes

Washington prepares for Christmas with limited business in Congress and holiday leaves for officials. The White House will host family gatherings and embassies plan festive events. Economic mood remains positive with steady Christmas trade despite minor rail and corporate cutbacks. Major meetings in Minneapolis close the week, while a Massachusetts case on New Haven and Hartford bonds proceeds to appeal.

White House Wilson Minneapolis American Economic Association American Sociological Society Morgan G. Bulkeley Connecticut New York, New Haven

Drop in Cotton Prices Stuns New York Market

New York cotton quotations closed at 85.50 per bale, slipping from last week as traders reassessed supply and demand. Market activity showed notable decline with prices dipping across the session.

New York

Ginning Report Sparks Cotton Market Break

The ginning report showed over one hundred thousand bales more than expected, with Louisiana showing decisive improvement over last year. The market fell 0 to 35 points, closing at 5.50 per bale under last week’s high and 9.75 under October high.

Louisiana Associated Press New York

Correction on Banks Finances and Cotton Ginnings Report

The seventh cotton ginning report shows 12 928 606 bales ginned by December 12 1913 with prior years figures and percentages. A Monroe bank correction states Central Savings Bank and Trust Co totals: loss 767 209.05 cash 250 contribution? 89 862.52 surplus and profits and deposits 2 064 349.66.

Census Bureau Ur. Ct Newas-Star Monroe Central Savings Bank and Trust Company Central Savings Bank and Trust Co

Help the King's Daughters Christmas Charity Appeal

The King's Daughters seek names of worthy poor children to receive Christmas gifts. Citizens may submit names. no questions beyond worthiness. A turkey dinner for the homeless will be held Christmas Day at 2 50 p m at the Christian church.

Santa Claus Monroe The Christian Church Chase & Collens Co

Johnson fatally shot after confrontation at Grayling plant

Nd Johnson, deemed a bad character by locals, was killed by unknown assailants after an earlier incident at Grayling Lumber Company. He fired on a pursuing group, then was shot three times and died. The story also notes civic duties on poll tax, upcoming sermons, veteran events, and hotel guests in Monroe.

Johnson Grayling Lumber Company

Bankers Accept New Money Measure

The currency bill passage shifts New York banks toward the new system. Officials deny threats to relinquish Federal charters and say all thirty six national banks in New York will join the plan.

Associated Press New York Wall Street Bank

Probers to Let Charges Inquiries Start Monday

Investigators plan to begin formal inquiries into charges starting Monday. Officials say the probe will examine alleged misconduct and gather statements from involved parties as part of a widening inquiry.

Mississippi Investigating Committee to Probe Bilbo Hobbs Case

A Mississippi legislative investigative committee votes to begin a thorough probe into charges tied to the Bilbo and Hobbs indictments. Hearings likely in Vicksburg and Jackson will review grand jury actions, bank audits, and whether news of indictments leaked to Gov. Brewer.

Legislative Investigating Committee Vicksburg Miss Theodore Bilbo G. A. Hobbs Lincoln County Warren County Grand Jury Kiis Leake County Yoben -Agebaat Meigs Legislative Committee Milno- Hobbe Warren County Jackson Ellis Holts Messrs. Bilbo and Hobbs Gov. Prewer Capital

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