17 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1912
Page
1
Local authorities announce the opposition to uniform mile age rates will be withdrawn. Officials cited changing circumstances and a review of impact on communities. The withdrawal clears the path for revised proposals and potential new guidelines.
The Louisiana Railroad Commission case on uniform mileage rates draws in Monroe Progressive League after a ruling favorable to Shreveport Mansfield and Ruston chambers. Secretary E W Anderson argues Monroe fear of losing current terminal rates and asks if Monroe Shreveport Alexandria could be excluded from a statewide rate.
Letter from E W Anderson of Monroe to Baton Rouge enunciates that the Commission may establish a statewide mileage tariff and permit exceptions for competition. The opinion cites the long and short haul clause, enabling departures from standard rates when justified by investigation and necessity.
The Railroad Commission of Louisiana will hold its February session in the Senate Chamber Baton Rouge starting February 27 1912 at 10 am. Cases include Home Telephone Company of Monroe vs the Commission and other rail routes rates safety and service matters across Louisiana and connections to New Orleans Texas & Mexico Rail Road and more.
Texas Representative Henry challenged Wall Street money power and pressed for a congressional inquiry before Aldrich currency reform. He warned that more than three quarters of financial, industrial, and railroad resources are controlled by four financier groups, threatening competition. Also notes Honus Wagner matching Pop Anson by reaching .300 in 15 straight seasons.
Fort Worth February 17. Juror Strong recovering from illness allows trial of John B. Sneed for the murder of A G Boyce to continue. Henry Boyce, son of the slain man, testifies again.
Indictments loom over several men who reportedly may choose to speak openly about the case. Prosecutors anticipate potential disclosures as the proceedings proceed.
Supreme Court watchers expect major rulings to emerge on Monday as justices prepare to issue important decisions. The cautious forecast notes potential actions on several high-profile cases and orders that could affect national policy.
Indianapolis reports hint that defendants in the dynamite conspiracy may begin to tell all they know as the government prepares for arraignments on March 12 and a May trial. Ryan and Hockin are central figures with grand jury activity ongoing.
The Hardwick Sugar Investigating Committee reported to the House that a sugar trust exists and controls about 62 percent of the sugar trade. It criticizes the original promoters, notes violations of the Sherman law, and says the monopoly keeps prices high while the Louisia na cane grower faces discrimination and Hawaii planters remain independent.
Mr. P. S. McLurg resigns as general manager of the Grayling Lumber Company effective March 15. President D. M. Kneeland also resigns, to take effect the same day. McLurg plans to move to Bay City to pursue lumber business. he is a longtime Monroe resident and popular figure.
Monroe plans a short line railroad to the Bocuff river with a large Memphis sawmill plant to employ about 150 men and provide a substantial annual payroll. The project aims to open rich farming territory to Monroe and bring large regional trade, with officials to discuss next Tuesday.
Beginning tomorrow night at the First Methodist church a series of three union rallies will be held in the interest of the Home of the Good Samaritan. Rev. J. T. Upchurch will lead with a band of singers. The meetings move to the Council Chamber of the new city hall Monday and the West Monroe Methodist church Tuesday before a state tour with Rev. A. J. Valery. Upchurch is a prominent rescue worker in the South.
London reports that about eight hundred thousand miners have given notices they will quit work in thirteen days. If no negotiations occur by March 1, a nationwide industrial paralysis is feared with food prices rising and military preparations for potential troop deployment.
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