23 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1912
Page
1
Railroad interests push control lines that disrupt rival water routes, curbing competition along major waterways. The move consolidates passage rights, potentially reshaping trade flow and local commerce as river and canal users seek alternatives.
Luther Conant Jr. reports to President Taft that major railroad and steamship combinations dominate U S water routes from New England to the Great Lakes and on the Pacific coast. He cites reduced competition, joint rate schemes and rail control of key lines as ongoing policy implications.
Crisis point reached as diplomats prepare for the opening session of the peace conference signaling potential shifts in talks and a tense atmosphere among delegations.
A bomb wounded the Viceroy of India and killed his attendant today, according to reports. The blast caused immediate injuries and raised security concerns across the capital.
London reports the peace talks may move to real business if Turkey waives revitalling Adrianople. Allies warn reopening military questions could restart war. Bulgarian and Balkan forces are readied, with 350000 troops poised between Adrianople and Tchatalja, while Turkish positions are fortified. A bomb attack in Delhi wounds Lord Hardinge during a state entry.
The body of Norm Cadoret, recently convicted in the murder of plantation manager James Norman, was found hanging from a telegraph pole in West Baton Rouge. Cadoret’s attorney planned to appeal the verdict.
The British schooners Certegan and Georgiana foundered in the Gulf between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica during a recent West Indian storm. Twenty three people drowned, including Captain Wood’s entire family aboard the Georgiana. The ships had been missing since mid November.
Speaker Clark Majority Leader Underwood and Senator Stone of Missouri plan a visit to Woodrow Wilson this week. Clark will depart for Trenton tomorrow and hinted the meeting will not focus on cabinet views but is believed to concern an extra session of Congress.
New York December 23 Charles S Mellen president of the New York New Haven and Hartford F J Chamberlain president of the Great Trunk and Alfred Smithers chairman of the Grand Trunk board were indicted by a Federal grand jury charged with violating the Sherman act in an alleged monopoly agreement.
The city permits fireworks within limits on December 24 after 6 pm and December 25 plus January 1 1912 with restrictions. No fireworks within one block of DeSiard street or Grand street between Courthouse Square and V S & P rail tracks. Sky rockets and Roman candles banned within two blocks of Gulf and Planters compresses. other fireworks allowed within one block of both. Juvenile Days declared with restrictions. mayor A A Forsythe signs.
The Arkansas and Wyoming battleships today received a grand silver service on behalf of the state bearing the ship name. The set includes many pieces and is described as one of the most elaborate ever presented to an American warship.
A memorial notice laments the sudden death of Clark Haynes Faulk aged nine after a short earthly life. The family offers faith filled comfort recalling God’s love and his nine cherished years, ending with a prayer for the child’s rest in Jesus.
Washington officials report a conference of army ranking officers on January 8 will consider removing Negro soldiers from service. Supporters for the move anticipate a strenuous fight from friends of the Negro troops.
The Newse Star requests donations of clothing provisions and money for the needy and poor colored people. Send to L. Wood or M. Jimsons at the east end of DeSiard Street for distribution.
The Knights of Columbus planned Christmas tree presentation for Catholic children tonight is postponed due to weather and rescheduled for Thursday night.
The general delivery and register department will be open from 8 30 a m to 12 noon Christmas day for delivery only of packages. No packages will be delivered after closing hour. J B Hays Jr Postmaster.
In Trenton on December 28 Governor Wilson reviewed seventy pardon applications. He ordered those eligible to receive action from the Pardon Board to grant liberty in time for Christmas.
Princeton New Jersey December 23 Gifts for President elect Woodrow Wilson have flowed in since his nomination and election. For Christmas three live turkeys have arrived for his family at home. Henry Bright noted the influx of gifts as the holidays approach.
A citizen sent a birthday note to the governor, born December 28, asking for a party, saying the birthday falls near Christmas. The governor called the letter childish but pleasing, noting the difficulty for a Christmas birthday. The president-elect declined a cow gift from Iowa and plans to meet Pauline Wayne at the White House.
At Indianapolis on December 23 1923 Clifford Langsdale for the defense told the jury organized labor never approved of a nationwide reign of violence and terrorism in the dynamite conspiracy case. In Washington Senator Overman of North Carolina is reported doing nicely after an appendicitis operation on Saturday.
An address argues for a symbolic return to Edenic values, framing moral guidance as a fig leaf to cover modern excess and restore natural virtue. The piece invokes universal principles to redefine behavior and ethics.
New York December story reports Poultney Bigelow attacking suffragettes and vivisection at a gathering of fashionables. He calls enffrarettes strange monsters wrecking the ballot and claims no medical progress in 10,000 years. He says doctors, profits, and vivisection must end.
Some 15000 to 20000 U S Navy officers and men from ships including the Utah Florida Delaware North Dakota Michigan South Carolina Vermont Louisiana Connecticut and other Atlantic fleet vessels are in New York for Christmas. They plan elaborate meals with turkey and delicacies aboard ship followed by sparring matches vaudeville and moving pictures as entertainment.
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