Ogorman and Chilton Back President in His Position
Ogorman and Chilton express support for the president in his position, signaling alignment with current administration.
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Ogorman and Chilton
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
1
Fight for Free Tolls Seen Won by Wilson Railroads Benefit
Washington reports indicate President Wilson is likely to win repeal of the Panama Canal toll exemption for ships moving between U S ports. Senator O Gorman supports the repeal, while Senator Chilton backs the President. The change is expected to favor continental railroads and harm New Orleans freight interests by raising overall costs and reducing canal traffic incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New Orleans
Broussard
Washington
Panama
O'Gorman
Interoceanic Canal Committee
Chilton
Root
Lodge
Smoot
Sutherland
McCumber
Smith
Michigan
Great Britain
Coastwise Shipping Trust
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Ransdell
Thornton
Doremus
Democratic Congressional Committee
Davis Cup Amateur Rule May Face Opposition at Meeting
The article notes that a new amateur definition is aimed at reducing friction for the Davis Cup ties in the United States next summer. Promoters of invitation and hotel tournaments oppose the rule, claiming bias toward leading players. Officials expect the rule to pass despite tomorrow's anticipated debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
International Federation of Europe
United States
Harvard Lets Tango Return At Junior Prom
Harvard University will host the junior prom tomorrow night despite protests. The dance is the campus social highlight and marks a freer approach to modern steps. In Minnesota, YMCA delegates opened their fortieth annual Stee convention in Northfield with sessions spanning three days and a Sunday farewell service featuring speakers from New York and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Northfield
Minn
Young Men’s Christian Association
Minnesota
New York
Chicago
River and Harbor Bill Allocates Funds Across Projects
The new river and harbor bill allocates 194000 for Ouachita and Black rivers locks and dams in Arkansas and Louisiana and 550000 for Sabine Pass and Port Arthur canal. It totals 45000000 for waterway improvements nationwide, with 7000000 for the Mississippi River to Rock Island and 13400000 for the Greater New York harbor project. The bill also provides 1300000 for Chesapeake and Delaware canal purchase and enlargement up to 8000000, linking toward a Boston to Beaufort intercoastal waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Sabine Pass
Port Arthur Canal
Ouachita and
Black Rivers
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Rock Island
New York Harbor
Chesepeake & Delaware Canal
Chesepeake and
Delaware Bays
Boston
Mass
Beaufort
N.C
Oklahoma Republicans Convene in Tulsa to Reorganize for State Campaign
A mass meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma reorganizes the party in preparation for the spring campaign. Leaders favor another convention later to draft a platform and recommend candidates for the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Kansas City Woman Jumps From Roof of Tall Building
Miss Edna Zimmerman a 382 year old stenographer leaped from the roof of a 15 story building in the retail district and died. Her death follows the suicide of her parents Mr and Mrs J W Zimmerman who both killed themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Peb
Edna Zimmerman
Not Guilty Plea Filed Over Alleged Bank Shortage
Raine enters a not guilty plea amid allegations of a shortfall at a Memphis bank branch involving nearly 1 million dollars. Authorities allege misappropriation tied to preset loan or rent accounts. The case centers on Raine and the bank’s ledger discrepancies in the Memphis area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis Bank
Murphy funds help homeless after Lincoln's Birthday
In Memphis around February 12 Charles F Murphy Tammany Hall leader provided funds for the destitute after a fire in New York left fifty families homeless. Counter Raine defunct bankers chief pleads not guilty amid defalcation probe while President Wilson cancels engagements to recover from a cold in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Murphy
Tammany Leader
Wilson
Lincoln
New York
East Eighteenth Street
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Washington
Lincoln Birthday Celebrations in Capital Mark Groundbreaking
Washington marks the 105th birthday of Abraham Lincoln with a ground breaking in West Potomac Park for a two million dollar memorial. Secretary Daniels orders the battleship Ohio and transport Hancock to report to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. scout cruiser Chester and transport Prairie to Mobile for Mardi Gras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Abraham Lincoln
West Potomac Park
Daniels
Ohio
Vera Cruz
Hancock
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Cheste
Prairie
Mobile
Oil loan to Chinese Government sparks concession deal
Pekin February 12 The Standard Oil Company issued a loan to the Chinese government in exchange for oil concessions described as very important. The move ties finance to resource access amid broader regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Standard Oil Company
Japan Moves Budget for Expanded Navy Expenditures
Tokyo February 12 The Japanese House of Representatives approved a five year plan to spend 62 million dollars on navy pensions. The measure allocates funds over a five year period to support veteran naval personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
House of Representative
Todey
Memorial for Civil War Army Nurses in Boston Hall
Patriotism formed the keynote of the dedication of a memorial to Civil War army nurses in the Hall of Flags at the Massachusetts State House. Representatives from the Army Nurses Memorial Association Daughters of Veterans and other societies took part. Former Governor Curtis Guild gave the principal oration and Governor David Walsh spoke in acceptance for the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
State House
Army Nurses’ Memorial Association
Daughters of Veterans
Curtis Guild
David Jt. Walsh
District Court Term Costs For Parish Shown In Police Jury Records
The January district court term ran two weeks with a pertit jury cost totaling $777.40. Of this amount $72 was spent on juror fees and related expenses, as recorded by the Police Jury.
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District Court
Pertit
Jury session hotel costs and claims totals noted
The December grand jury session incurred hotel expenses totaling $147.40. Many witnesses testified and the costs are expected to push the session total to a yearly high. General fund claims settled yesterday amounted to $2554.20, with road fund claims at $1245.15.
Machinists Social Gathering Honors Walter Webster
Parlor City Lodge No. 517 machinists held a social meeting at the Armory honoring Walter Webster a grand lodge officer and organizer for the southwestern territory. Webster spoke on labor organization noting the need for members to stand together. The 35 members mainly work at the V. S. & P. shops. A lunch followed by a stag dance capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parlor City
International Association of Mechinists
Armory
Walter Webster
Grand Lodge
Webster
Washington, D. C
General Organization of Labor
Coldest East weather grips region with snow storm forecast
The Associated Press reports the coldest weather of the season covered the East today. A snow storm from Texas is expected within the next twenty four hours, bringing further winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Associated Press
Washington
Texas
Long distance wireless messages between Germany and U S
Wireless press messages between Germany and the United States were exchanged for the first time today. The distance between the two stations is 4000 miles.
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Associated Press
New York
Germany
United States
A Big Year For Nationally Advertised Goods
A nationwide push for standard quality goods driven by manufacturers aims to boost local sales through active newspaper advertising. Merchants are urged to coordinate with manufacturers, promote available goods, and cooperate on campaigns to attract buyers. The Bureau of Advertising offers guidance and a booklet on cooperative advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
World Building
New York
Trial of blind man eloquent senator Gore faces jury
A blind man eloquent senator Gore stands before a jury on charges filed against him. The trial follows an appeal era focused on public accountability and political leadership in a charged courtroom setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Bond Sues Senator Gore For 59000 In Washington Hotel Attack
Mrs Minnie E Bond sues United States Senator T P Gore for 59000 alleging an attempted assault in a Washington hotel. Trial opens in Oklahoma City with a jury of seven farmers two salesmen a broker a groceryman and a Socialist father of twelve children. Judge Clark bars past life details of both parties as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Fels
Minnie E. Bond
United States
T. P. Gore
Washington
Bond
George W. Clark
Senator Gore
J H. Earp
Jim Jacobs
C. B. Cruce
Cruce
Gas Found Near Boyce Shakes Oil Region Tests
Shreveport reports natural gas strike near Boyce in Rapides parish. The Boyce Oil and Gas Company, led by William Jordan, drilled about 2900 feet on the old Oak Hill Plantation and found large gas reserves likely to spur Alexandria gas prospects and possible oil discovery pending deeper drilling. Local observers note excitement and tour visits to the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
the Times
Lee
Boyes
Rapides Parish
Alexandria
Boye
Times
Boyce Oil and Gas Company
Oak Hill Plantation
Boyce
Alexaandria
Quadrate
William Jordan
J. W. Swenn
Jordan
Royce
Jordan, Who Was Formerly A Major On the Staff of Governor Blanchard
Governor Blanchard
flood control policy clash over Mississippi project
Washington reports focus on President Wilson's approach to river and harbor improvements tied to the Newlands bill and the Ransdell Humphreys measure. Inter-departmental work aims to avoid duplication while deciding how quickly to act on Mississippi flood control and tolls linked to the Panama Canal frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mississippi
Dent
Roosevelt
Newlands
House of Congress
Inter-Departmental
Lincoln Birthday Observance Grows Across States
Reports from many quarters show wider Lincoln birthday observance today with more states recognizing the day as a legal holiday. Washington notes heightened attention as celebrations extend beyond the capital to twenty two states from twelve in earlier decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sanitary Association Opens Its First Convention
The Southeastern Sanitary Association began its first annual convention in Columbia South Carolina with physicians and health officers from the Carolinas Florida and Georgia in attendance. Dr J A Hayne state health officer of South Carolina presided at the opening session and discussions cover sanitary measures and other public health topics across two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Southeastern Sanitary Association
Greenville
North End
Carolina
Florida
Georgia
J. A. Hayne
South Carolina
Lod Control With President WIlson May Hold Up Ale Legislation
A report from the committee indicates lod control tied to President Wilson may delay approval of ale legislation pending further action. The note highlights potential regulatory hurdles affecting brewing policies.
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Wilson
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Japan
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Sparkman
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White House
Messrs
Newton and Stronssart
Marbury Jetter
Ransdell-Humphreys
Hroussard
Ranadell-Humphreys
T. R. Robertson
Capitol Building
R. A. Rogers
LOD
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