28 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1912
Page
1
Oaline Bell UK departed early this morning for Up Creek with a full load. The move signals a strategic operation to reach distant points and gather supplies.
A large Monroe crowd watched as the Saline Belk Commodores Parker and Speed chartered a model barge and turned over the good old boat to Judge Schulze. Schulze appointed a full crew including DeGraf as pilot and Dave Faulk as clerk, with a wide roster of local boosters and politicians aboard for a trip up Salt Creek. A wireless report is promised on arrival.
One hundred thousand mien will be idle by midnight as the matter remains unsettled and no resolution is reported.
House committee released results of a formal examination of the Oteel Trust books. Details show findings on accounting practices and financial records for the trust’s operations.
London February 28 The British Miners' Federation agreed at a lengthy meeting to keep negotiating with mine owners under government auspices. Essential workers remain at pits and will stay on the job during talks. The strike involves over fifty thousand miners with estimates of one hundred thousand on strike by midnight.
Washington February 28 The House steel trust committee released the McRae report linking U S Steel to restraint of trade and price manipulation. It cites large profits for J P Morgan Co and outsized nine year earnings while detailing Gary dinners and interlocking directorships that influenced competition.
New Orleans reports six eateries shut after state health inspectors found severe sanitary violations. Dr. Oscar Dowling led the operation, with two prominent establishments among those closed and more raids promised to enforce compliance citywide.
The committee on Naval Affairs decided to authorize two additional battleships and will urge the Democratic caucus to reverse its stance against Navy additions this year. The committee on Foreign Affairs favorably reported the Sulser resolution recognizing the Chinese Republic and congratulating the Chinese people on assuming self-government.
The Treasury Department has discussed with State and Justice a Mexican consular request to bar exporting American goods into Juarez. Juarez supplies a large area, and cutting off food could threaten local shortages, making the issue delicate.
In Laredo Texas on February 28 a movement began to unite General Bernardo Reyes supporters behind President Madero. Some sources claim about 3000 Reyesters are in exile in the United States and Cuba seeking influence for the cause.
Washington reports Gen. Geronimo Trevino remains loyal to the Federal side and commands troops at Monterey. The rebel movement, led by Emilio Vasquez Gomes, has its rear leadership. Messages were sent to the State Department by Consul General Hanna in Monterey.
At Wuchang, a portion of Republican troops revolted during the night. Fighting occurred with limited details available. City gates were closed and foreign gunboats stood by as the unrest stemmed from pay disputes among the soldiers.
The Commerce Court overturned an Interstate Commerce Commission order that cut freight rates on shipments from New Orleans to Montgomery Selma Mobile Alabama and Pensacola Florida. It nullifies the improvised reduction and blocks the lowered charges.
Miss Lillian Marie Twitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred F Twitchell of Los Angeles married Ray Williston Collins a noted professional baseball player today at the bride’s parents home The groom has been a key part of the Boston Americans pitching staff since leaving the University of Vermont two years ago The couple first met during Boston’s California spring training tour last year
Fort Worth, Feb 28 The Sneet jury remains out with Judge Swayze indicating he will not discharge the panel before Friday if necessary. The case prompt remains unsettled as jurors are held for another day or two.
The text notes Kid Lavigne a former light welter champ joins vaudeville. It mentions Bob Fitzsimmons' 16 year old son weighing 160 pounds and described as a clever boxer.
The text claims the steel corporation earns most profits from raw materials and semi finished material while finished product plants show low profits, keeping ore coke and pig iron prices high to benefit the corporation and hurt independents.
Georgia railroads must hire modern Chesterfields as conductors and brakemen to avoid damage suits. The State Court of Appeals ruled that newspaper use of the word woman is not reproachful. Mire Crabb of Cedartown won $700 from Southern Railway after a brakeman failed to help her board at Rockmart. Mrs Fannie Reynolds also won $700 against Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad as the term woman was upheld.
A spinal fluid sample from Filhiol Webb age 10 who died early Saturday was sent to Dr Archinald of the State Board of Health. He reports no meningitis and identifies contaminating Staphylococcus aureus as the likely cause, noting initial symptoms did not indicate meningitis and the blood work showed abnormalities.
Al Green won yesterday by a large margin, defeating rival Myatt by seventeen votes in the local ballot contest. The result secures Green as the leading nominee for the post.
Hugh Biggar won city marshal by 158 votes over J A Hendricks. Aubrey L. Green beat W A Myatt for clerk of court by 17. W J Walker won a police jury seat in Ward Nine and W A Leneard became constable. Parish total 1783, Monroe city 968 votes. Ward totals listed. Ward Seven saw some trouble.
The article questions claims of strict faction lines in yesterday's election. It argues most voters favored Mr. Myatt for clerk, and criticizes the city administration for alleged influence. It notes division over the marshal race and excludes easy comparison of candidates.
Contested town officer race in West Monroe with a full voter turnout. Mayor candidates include RP, Benson Jr 71, Hamilton 67. Council seats see Browning 80, Carroll 47, Eby 101, Faulk 62, Faulk 52, Frantom 74, John 800, Kirkparek 68, Larche 41, Sutcliff 72. Five highest will serve two years.
Judge Lea C Blanchard won the City Court race with 1401 votes to Roland Williamson 827, enlarging her margin by 674. In the legislature contest David B Samuels and Joseph E B Johnston won, with Johnston receiving 287 and other candidates receiving smaller totals as voters tallied results.
The News-Star notes a cord of thanks from Mr TA Handrie’s late candidate, addressing friends and voters. The message signals gratitude to supporters who backed the campaign and encouraged participation before his passing.
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