29 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
1
A examination of local fields shows farming possibilities here remain largely untapped. Researchers and planners note potential yields in crop variety and soil suitability as development interests grow.
The News-Star urges citizens to develop Monroe and Ouachita parish leveraging superior Louisiana resources. It contrasts Massachusetts wealth from savings and limited land with Louisiana abundance in timber forests water power and fertile soil ready to boost farming, industry and population growth.
Washington reports Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee plan to report to the Democratic caucus on the sugar tariff schedule next Friday. The draft contemplates a tariff near 80 cents a hundred pounds on refined sugar, down from 1.90, with a manufacturers tax of 7/8 to 1/2 cent per pound and possible revenue shifts to luxuries to offset lost sugar revenue. Chairman Underwood hinted at a big cut and tax shift but would not speak until the caucus.
The passage urges Louisiana residents to embrace a vision of growth and national impact. It celebrates natural wealth and untapped talent, calling Monroe a key contributor to statewide, regional, and national advancement through collective effort and divine mandate.
Division engineer on the Iron Mountain suffered a severe accident Tuesday near Lake Village when his motor car struck an obstruction and rolled into a ditch. He sustained both arms broken below the elbows and other bruises. Mrs Terry left for Lake Village to join him and they expect return to Monroe Saturday.
In Monterey Mexico Rayner faces indebtment and sarcasm as he condemns a revolt tied to views on a new prison policy. Taunting allegations surface about the big tooth tenday and a sanction against dissent.
At a Washington conference on February 29 officials from State Justice and Treasury said the United States will not prohibit legitimate exports including munitions of war to Juarez. The policy mirrors the approach during the Madero revolt and shipments from U S shippers to Mexican dealers will not be intercepted.
In St Louis on February 29 Samuel G. Fordyce for Waters Pierce outlines plans for a broad federal state inquiry to prove Standard Oil evading the law and maintaining an illegal trust through its subsidiaries. Depositions will cover Texas Louisiana Tennessee New York and Illinois to show breach of faith with government authorities.
Washington reports that Britain has formally acknowledged the United States right to fortify and defend the Panama Canal. The assurance follows letters from Secretary Hay to the Senate detailing understandings with British negotiators during the Hay-Paunceforte treaty discussions.
The speaker describes institutional upheaval under a leader who claims broad general welfare powers to justify sweeping legislation. They warn of a presidential autocracy that would override Congress and the courts, driven by ambition and a pursuit of unchecked power.
Chinese troops loyal to Yuan Shi Kai struggle to quell a riot that erupted in Pekin on February 29. Hundreds of soldiers reportedly attacked houses and paraded the streets while fires burned, creating widespread alarm as loyal forces attempt to restore order.
Wall Street traders discuss stimulating silver speculation via warehouse certificates backed by refined bullion deposits. Advocates say such moves could aid silver producers and lift prices, with rising world coinage and growing industrial use supporting demand.
Mrs Louis Allen received clemency after a few days, learned by attorneys Wilkinson and Murff from a sister. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Blenk aided the pardon case. She was convicted of sending a threatening letter through the mail and is now living in New Orleans.
Fort Worth jurors declared seven to five for acquittal in the murder trial of John Beal Sneed in the case of Captain A. G. Boye the aged Cattle King. The jury was out 112 hours before being discharged with no verdict.
Upwards of three quarters of a million men quit work today triggering a widespread strike. Workers in key industries walk off facing unresolved labor disputes and mounting pressure on employers.
By this afternoon three quarters of a million miners have gone on strike after failed talks between Local Miners Federation and Coal Miners Association. Meetings urged unity but yielded no concessions. Rail workers pledged to avoid handling troop trains and coal products as Premier Asquith sought a path to compel broader coal industry compliance.
The board enforcing the pure food law ruled saccharine in prepared foods adulterated by a 2 to 1 vote. Secretary Wilson and Labor Commissioner Nagle sustained the decision with Secretary McVeagh dissenting. Manufacturers get one month to remove saccharine.
Dr Harvey W Wiley chief chemist of the Department of Agriculture denied he intended to resign today. He called rumors of his possible action fiction and said he would likely issue a statement attacking Secretary Wilson.
Attorney General Wickersham seeks to block the American Bar Association from removing W. H. Lewis, his Black assistant, from membership. Lewis was elected about a year ago, but the Bar Association executive committee voted to rescind the election.
The steamer J. K. Trudeau owned by the Planters' Packet Co. burned and sank this morning at St. Gabriel, about a hundred miles north of New Orleans. The ship carried a general cargo from Morgan City and is a total loss with several crew members missing.
A business meeting in New Orleans formed a development company led by Governor J. Y. Sanders to build modern roads. Partners include T. P. Thompson, Andrew Fitzpatrick, J. B. Sinnott, E. Ls. Chappuis, W. B. Thompson, C. A. Hartwell, John Legier, A. Achaffenburg, Welter Danziger, Frank L. Levy, and Dr. J. A. Danna. The Petrolithic Company of California transfers patents. Howard Eggleston named general manager and engineer. Sanders serves as president and general counsel. Sample roads to be built locally.
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