OUNDER WADLEY Sets Path Toward Convention Rise
OUNDER WADLEY travels toward a convention as supporters declare a growing movement. The piece notes increasing momentum and organizational energy shaping the campaign ahead of formal gathering.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
1
Pans Formed to Organize Louisiana Cotton Growers
In New Orleans on February 5 the Southern States Cotton Corporation plans to rally Louisiana growers to raise prices. George D. Wadley says the group will advance cash value of three quarters of the immediate price to hold cotton until 15 cents a pound is reached, then redeem promises. European bankers back the plan while New York and Iran River interests oppose it. annual stockholders meeting set for February 29 at Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pica- Ne
Louisiana
Theouthern States Cotton Corporation
Wadley
Otton Corporation
Dedllas
New York
Ran River
Southern States
J. 8. Corley
Dallas
W. B. Geary
Texas
W. T. Anderson
Macon
Frosty West Side politics stirs voters at odd mass meeting
In West Monroe the frost and hail set a dramatic backdrop to a last minute political gathering. Citizens crowded City Hall for a mass meeting on February 4 at 7 pm but the crowd revealed support for two mayoral candidates. Dr. Catlett presided, Dr. Hood sought purpose, and a three person committee was chosen to draft resolutions. The turnout suggested strong local interest and Frosty suspense lingered as the event closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
West Monroe
God-Father
Dr. Catlett
West Monroea
Hood
Geo. Phillips
Catlett
Will Mitchell
Monroe
Georgia and Mississippi Warehouses Serve Cotton Trade
W. H. Carter of Columbus named president for Georgia and a vice president for Mississippi. The Wadley Corp aims to serve cotton in both American and European warehouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
W. H. Carter
Columbus
Mississippi
Wadley
Foreclosure suit filed against Sumit Lumber in Arkansas Louisiana
Foreclosure proceedings filed in U S district court by Security Trust Company of Detroit to collect a mortgage on Sumit Lumber Company assets in Randolph Louisiana including several mills and a small railway line. A receiver is sought. Details on assets and liabilities are unavailable tonight but said to be large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
United States District Court
The
Security Trust Company of
Detroit
Mich
Sumit Lumber Company
Arkansas
Louisiane
Louisiana
Randolph
Summit Lumber Company
Captain Scott Memorial Unveiled in French Alps
In Paris on February 5 the Captain Scott memorial was unveiled on Col de Lautaret in the French Alps. Private French subscription funded the memorial honoring the British explorer who went to test motor sleighs in March 1908 for a dash to the South Pole. The unveiling was conducted under the French Alpine Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Captain Scott
France
Col de Lautaret
French Alps
South Pole
French Alpine Club
Withdrawal of Rebel Forces Across Torreon Front
Rebels withdraw as preferral troops protect Torreon. victors in first skirmish reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreon
Skermishe
Rebels Withdraw After Skirmish Near Torreon Pass
Federal troops from Mapimi repelled the Rebel advance at Puerta De Lacadena thirty miles from Mapimi and northwest of Torreon. Villa's arrival in Juarez boosts Rebel hopes as trains stockpile ammunition for a broader Torreon campaign amid social upheaval and expulsion of Spaniards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Mexico
Torreon
Puerta de Lacadena
Mapimi
Jriina
Urbina
Tor
Francisco Villa
Juarez
Hunerta
Juan Creel
Terrazas
Federal Theatre
Villa
Carranza
Border Patrol Withdrawn Along International Boundary
Douglas Ariz Feb As a result of President Wilsons proclamation lifting the embargo on arms and munitions to Mexico Ninth Cavalry headquarters Wednesday withdrew the border patrol under their jurisdiction along the boundary. Patrols struck camps and assembled a general camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Ariz
Wilson
Mexico
Ninth Cavalry
Geenra
Desertion and guard reports from Sonora front
Two hundred Federal deserters reached Rebel outposts at La Pascoa Senora claiming a sharp fight with loyal Federals while breaking through. They said they had been pressed into Huerta's service and unpaid for months. Governor Maytorena returned to Hermosillo with word Carranza would follow within a week to ten days toward Chihuahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Pascoa
Senora
Huerta
James RE. Maytorena
Sonora
Hermosillo
Culiacan
Carranza
Chihuahua
Princepello Sails on Maiden Voyage Under Captain Francis Inch
The Princcipello, largest Uranium line vessel, departed Rotterdam bound for New York on its maiden voyage. Captain Francis Inch, who commanded the Volturno during the October disaster, leads the voyage and was later exonerated and praised for his actions during the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Fel
Princcipello
New York
Francis Inch
Volturno
Dowling closes three hotels as insanitary in Louisiana
Dr. Oscar Dowling, head of the State Board of Health, ordered the Brown Hotel in Gibsland, the Lecompete Hotel in Natchitoches, and the Bessie Lee Hotel in De Ridder closed for insanitary conditions. Inspections followed complaints from the Travelers' Protective Association, with warrants to stay closed until compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Brown
Gibsland
Lecompete
Natchitoches
Bessie Lee
de Ridder
Oscar Dowling
State Board of Health
State Health Board
Dowling
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
E. B. Smith
Shreveport
Good Rods and Public Utilities Department
Association
Smith
Louisiana State Board of Health
Swedes Prepare Massive Demonstration to Defend Neutrality
Stockholm February 5 The nation eyes a historic march as 20000 peasants from the provinces travel to present petitions to the King and Premier for stronger navy and defenses to guarantee neutrality in wartime. Supporters urge a robust armed force to deter neighboring powers as Belgium and Norway also boost arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
Riksdag
Belgium
Norway
Proclamation Anticipated on Border Munitions Dealings
Officials warned of anticipated proclamations as dealers and manufacturers reportedly possessed munitions of war near the border. The alert noted authorities tracking shipments and assessing security risks.
Governor of New York Stock Exchange warns on Owen bill
W C Van Antwerp, governor of the New York Stock Exchange, testified before the Senate Banking Committee that the Owen bill to regulate exchanges would do more harm than good. He argued forced incorporation would destroy America's primary marketplace and that exchange discipline surpasses what laws could provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. C. van Antwerp
New York Stock Exchange
Senate Banking Committee
America
Congressional Committees to Probe Michigan and Colorado Labor Clashes
Washington reports two Congressional committees will depart tonight to investigate labor troubles in Michigan and Colorado after deadly clashes between strikers and soldiers. The missions aim to uncover conditions fueling the unrest and potential government response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michigan
Colorado
Colorato
Cooks and Waiters Strike Spreads in Chicago Hotels
Cooks and waiters in a large Randolph street restaurant struck today and say the move could spread to about thirty five restaurants and hotels. They demand higher pay shorter hours and a weekly day off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fel
Randolph Street
Fire Rips Through Stores Leaving Frame Buildings
A series of fires destroyed a grocery owned by Jacob Marcus stock valued at 8006 insurance 1500 a dry goods store of Zelick Stockner building 3660 stock 1590 insurance 1500 and 3000 a poolroom owned by O Sull ivan contents 400 no insurance vacant store owned by E J Hamley value 5000 restaurant of Nancy Douglas no insurance. Fire left several frame buildings mid course origin unknown and damages totaled across properties. Baltimore February 5 Congressman Robert Brewer dies after radium cancer treatment . Chicago February 5 Joseph McDonough Fifth ward politician surrenders after accusation of assault on election clerk May Walsh is the ward boss before women gained ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Marcus
Zelick Stockner
Max Stockner
O'Sullivan
E. J. Hamley
Nancy Douglas
FE. J. Hamley
Chicago
Joseph McDonough
May Walsh
McDonough
Two Fires Ravage Lake Providence Causing Major Loss
A double blaze in Lake Providence Louisiana on a Monday caused about 21000 in damage. Jacob Marcus grocery on Lake Street burned with dwelling above it and an adjoining building and a brick dry goods store were damaged. A second fire in O Sullivans poolroom and nearby vacant store and Douglas restaurant burned out. All brick structures owned by E J Hamley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Providedge
Jacob Marcus
Lake Street
Marcus
Zelick Stockner
O'sullivan’s Poolroom
Douglas
E. J. Hamley
Rainy revival draws large Baptist crowds and new members
Rain and bad weather did little to dampen Baptist revival attendance with large afternoon and night services. Three new members bring total applications to fifty eight as meetings continue next week. Dr. King urged Christian business methods and warned that social order must be Christianized from the business standpoint. He urged recognition of God's will over personal pleasure.
Lightning Fire Destroys Ruston Freight Depot and Cars
A weather storm caused a lightning strike that set the W. S. L. A. P. railroad freight depot at Ruston ablaze early this morning. Four box cars and the depot contents were burned, according to company reports received here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Our. Palse
Contest for Masonic leaders in New Orleans session
In New Orleans on February 4 the Masonic bodies focus on the race for grand master of the Grand Lodge. Front runners are J H Caldwell of Robeline and KB Purser of Amite City, with Senator BE Sundberry the current holder. Ed Kyverett was elected high priest. other officers named include H F Grim and Sol Levy. R N Ross of Baton Rouge may win grand commander of the Templars. Visitor B Witt of Henderson, Kentucky attends as a former grand master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mason Srand
Grand Lodge
BE. Sundberry
Assumption
J H. Caldwell
Robeline
KB. Bd. Purser
Amite City
Caldwell
Purser
Ed Kyverett
Farmerville
Union Parish
H. F. Grim
Sol Levy
King
J. S. Thibaut
George Wooth
Richard Lambert
R. N. Ross
Baton Rouge
The
Templars
W. J. Collins
G. Wit
Henderson
Witt
Kentucky
United States
Literacy test for aliens passes after extended debate
A heated legislative session ends with passage of a literacy test for aliens. The measure faced long debate over constitutional issues and practical impacts. Supporters argued it protects national interests while critics warned of discrimination and legal challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater
Immigration Literacy Test Bills Stir Confusion in House
Washington February 5. The Bur nett immigration bill requiring literacy for entry passed the House 241 to 126. Amendments excluding Asiatic immigrants were eliminated. The measure would require applicants to read a 30 to 40 word slip in English or another language. Debate grew tense with sharp exchanges and threats of disorder as leadership clashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House
Mamahan
Mann
Economists Discuss Tax Laws at Indiana Conference
A two day state conference at State University Bloomington gathers state officials tax commissioners economists and invited speakers to review tax policy with aim of a better property tax system. Governor Ralston presided and spoke at the opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
S.A
State University
Indiana
Ralston
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J Wadley
Frost
West Side
Bails
Scott
Peet
Aviz
Reon
Spouglas
Inch
Senate
Associated Press
Antwerp
Will
Insurance
Surance
Congressman Brewer
Baltimore
Robert Brewer
New Jersey
Lake Providence
Taft
Cleveland
Burnett
Alabama
Manahan
Minnesota
Hay
Representative Manahan
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