19 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
1
A regional group voices concern about escalating Mississippi River issues. The statement outlines environmental and economic impacts, urging policymakers to address flooding erosion and water quality with coordinated regional action.
Miss Mabel Boardman urged a permanent national flood protection system for the Mississippi and Ohio valleys during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. She warned the Mississippi could become our river of sorrows if relief remains ad hoc and highlighted Red Cross spends of 5.5 million dollars and 250 thousand direct flood sufferers. John A. Fox stressed the river as outlet to 1,241,000 square miles and 41 percent of U S drainage, urging unified federal action.
In Shreveport on February 19 Mr and Mrs Hervey S Little were arraigned in district court for the murder of J J Van Cleve, a prominent real estate figure. Witnesses testified Little shot Van Cleve in a downtown office corridor after a dispute over their business partnership and a threatened altercation involving Mrs Little.
Senator Gore is exonerated as a jury returns a unanimous verdict in under three minutes, marking a swift legal resolution. The rapid decision underscores a clear outcome in the case.
Oklahoma City reports Mrs Minnie Bond’s suit against Senator Thomas Pryor Gore was dismissed with a unanimous verdict exonerating Gore. The court transcript notes the jury found evidence insufficient to support the claim and Gore declared his faith in truth prevailing. Mrs Bond and her husband planned to move to Dallas Texas while Gore prepared to visit Hot Springs before returning to Washington.
Mr. Fox contrasted local flood protection efforts with national outlays, noting state and federal sums for levees. He cited Louisiana and Mississippi as examples, showing state contributions often exceed federal funding, while the Mississippi River Commission has spent over 65 million dollars, two to one in favor of state investment. The Welsh Players in Change are touring Canada.
The day's records show marriage licenses and filings including John W. Rye and Lillie Alford, J. H. DeMoss and Myrtie E. Head, and various land and mortgage transactions. Also reported are fines for public drunkenness and street begging, with notable brief courthouse crowd scenes and a mention of senators Gore and Mrs. Gore receiving congratulations.
Abraham Ostatter, a pawn broker in Hutchinson Kansas, shot and killed his mother-in-law Mrs Joseph Coahn and fatally wounded his wife Saide and his father-in-law. He is believed to be insane.
Representative Minahan of Minnesota filed charges in the house accusing the Chicago and Duluth Boards of Trade and the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce of a restraint of trade in grain dealings. He introduced a resolution demanding a congressional investigation into high grain prices.
Meridian Mississippi February 18 legislative investigating panel wrapped up its review of the $50,000 fee paid in the Union Bank and Trust Company receivership. Members declined to reveal the report's nature or findings.
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Mississippi commission outlines a clear river program plan with defined responsibilities and action steps. Officials commit to implementing environmental projects and coordinating with state agencies to advance waterway improvements. The emphasis is on practical execution and timely progress.
President Wilson favors Army engineers advising on flood control and prefers Mississippi levee work to stay under the Mississippi River Commission. He opposes tying flood control irrigation arid land reclamation and related topics into a single bill, while some lawmakers push to empower the commission with funds to buy a levee plant for faster, cheaper construction.
The ICC under Chairman Clark orders the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railroad to stop higher switching charges for Monroe, Gibbsland, Ruston and Sibley La shipments to Adams & Sons plants. The ruling demands equal rates with Vicksburg and Jackson, Miss., for logs lumber and stave shipments and sets a two year compliance period ending April 1, 1914.
The Senate brawled over Panama canal tolls as Senator Bristow accused President Wilson of railroads and Britain swaying him more than women's suffrage. Republicans and Democrats argued party pledges versus executive policy while Lodge urged Wilson acts aim to restore U S prestige, not defy treaties.
Zet Phreys and allies cheered as appropriations for Mississippi levees climbed from two to three, then seven and perhaps nine million dollars. They expect passage of the Newlands bill and the end of a long national debate on river control amid ongoing upper valley drainage and reclamation pressures.
A large attendance marked the opening of the annual California State conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Los Angeles. The three day sessions featured receptions and social events with indications pointing to the election of Mrs Maynard Force Thayer of Pasadena as State regent succeeding Mrs J N Chapman of Alameda.
Halifax February 19 the Nova Scotia legislature assembled for its regular session opening with Lieutenant Governor Mac Gregor presiding. A military display and ceremonies marked the opening while an interesting session is forecast though no extraordinary measures are scheduled.
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