28 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
1
An Eastbound train case from Fauli is reviewed in a Louisiana Railroad Commission hearing. Officials examine routes, safety concerns, and regulatory compliance affecting service and investors. The hearing assesses operating procedures and potential penalties or approvals.
J A Mulder testified on the Westbound No 5 collision near Ford's Siding. Conductors Blakeley and Sanders gave varying accounts as the State Railroad Commission examined crew actions and timing. The inquiry noted potential safety improvements including a block system, with losses around $30,000 and claims totaling $7,500.
Unsettled conditions bring potential rain tonight and into Saturday across the local area. Forecasters warn of showers, with cooler air moving in and scattered downpours likely.
Elbing, Ger on February 28 Associated Press reports Emperor William failed to evict a tenant farmer he had boasted about tossing out during a speech. The court ruled the lease could not be terminated before it expired in 1918.
The British government delivered its reply to Secretary Knox in Washington. Negotiations on the American side will continue under Knox's successor. The note repeats prior arguments but includes a fair proposal to arbitrate the dispute between Britain and the United States.
In Washington on February 93 the Senate Naval Committee restored the principal items struck from the naval bill by the House, including the two battleship provisions, with Senator Tillman the sole opponent. The bill will be called up in the Senate tonight.
Washington reports the killing of Emilo Madero brother of Mexico’s former president. Ambassador Wilson dispatches say Madero was shot while leading a rebel force in the northern states.
A deadly hotel fire in Augusta Georgia on March fourth caused many deaths. President Tart and family guests had stayed nearby for nearly a month before the incident.
A three story Dewey hotel in Omaha is destroyed by fire. Death toll ranges from ten to twenty five with up to one hundred believed in the building. Hotel register loss hinders exact figures while at least twenty five escaped.
President Taft and cabinet members plan post inauguration moves with many to Florida and New Haven. Secretaries Knox Wickersham Stimson Meyer Fisher Nagel and Wilson along with others will retire or split residencies, moving to Chicago New York Valley Forge and Tama County Iowa for new pursuits.
Mexico City reports an important battle anticipated today between Rebels led by Governor Alberto Fuentes and government forces under General Hidalgo. The capital is besieged with Fuentes entrenched in the government palace as street fighting and bombardment loom.
American Minister Beaupre in Havana telegraphs that former Venezuelan president Castro has accepted an invitation to attend President-Elect Wilson's inauguration. He will depart for Washington on Saturday and return to Havana shortly after.
General Rosalie Jones leads the Suffrage Army from New York into Washington D C marching through the capitol grounds and along Pennsylvania Avenue with an escort of enthusiastic locals to a street demonstration that choked traffic and drew wide attention.
Baton Rouge reports Edward W. Robertson son of Congressman Robertson was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Joe Young at the Peaf and Dumb Institute on November 5. The jury spent eighteen hours weighing life and liberty. verdict noted as extreme mercy. An appeal will be taken.
Washington reports the Senate overturned its guest office committee and approved an $800 annual minimum salary for postal clerks and mail carriers, replacing the $720 rate. Debated amid claims of high living costs, supporters argued government wages must set an example for workers nationwide.
President Taft vetoed the Webb bill in a special message to Congress citing constitutional questions as his main consideration. The measure aimed to prohibit the shipment of intoxicating liquors into dry states.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce endorses a ten mill tax for ten years to fund a new road district and better public highways. Secretary Ellison cites State reports praising Ouachita Parish for highway construction and urges broad citizen support, linking good roads to progress, commerce, and morality.
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