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.
20 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The senate approved a currency bill with support from President Wilson and Biomo Democratic leaders, advancing the measure despite opposition.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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