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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
1
The Structural Iron Workers Union declares it will not be repudiated amid ongoing criticisms. Union leaders emphasize unity and commitment to collective bargaining and member solidarity.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, testified before a Senate judiciary subcommittee in support of Clayton anti injunction and contempt bills. He defended organized labor against charges linked to a dynamite case and condemned what he called government by injunction and favored social justice over such practices. He criticized Judge Anderson and warned against concessions to capital while urging law based on rights and responsibilities.
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with mild temperatures and not as cold as recent nights. Highs and lows are expected to stay comfortable with light winds.
In a fiery address, Samuel Gompers defends the Iron Workers' Union, condemns employers like the National Erectors' Association and United States Steel, and questions the morality of calls to dismantle workers' rights while asserting no evidence of wrongdoing within the federation. He cites investigations clearing AFL ranks and warns against swift, punitive judgments by critics.
A medical official orders Nate to remain silent for life after a onetime incident. The directive is reported as an OtS status with ongoing secrecy.
Flood waters rose to record levels today affecting Three Rivers region and nearby counties. Large sections of the country reported widespread flooding with extensive damage to homes roads and crops as emergency crews coordinate relief efforts.
Pujo committee in executive session planned action against two reluctant witnesses William Rockefeller and George G Henry of Solomon & Company New York City Rockefeller may be forced to testify only if throat specialist confirms ill health Henry refused to name banks and officers linked to California Petroleum syndicate profits cited totaling 100000. Committee to refer case to Speaker for possible grand jury action and review Equitable Mutual New York Metropolitan insurance affairs.
Nashville AP reports final arguments in the Archbold case open and to continue through Friday. A Florida attorney died by suicide from a hotel room jump. Nashville flood risks rise as Cumberland River may reach fifty feet amid heavy rains. Temperature drops thirty degrees end the rain. Traffic between Ashland City and Clarksville on the Tennessee River halted due to floods.
London reports the Servian government will withdraw from the Adriatic Sea a move seen as a notable step toward peace. The piece also notes plans to build permanent roads in Read District No. 1 and extended jail planning time, with claims totaling 1929.08 approved.
Pittsburg reports the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers rising to flood stage and the Ohio expected to crest at 32 feet, the highest since 1907. Dozens of families evacuate homes as mills flood and employment falls.
Washington January 1 Managers from the House opened the final arguments against Judge Revt Archbald of the Commerce Court on impeachment charges. Senate reconvened this day to hear the case with three days of argument expected to close it.
William Shine of Orlando Florida a young attorney died by his own hand early today in a New York hospital He had come for an operation on a minor internal disorder and leaped from the fifth floor after arrival in the city
Madison Wis Jan 8 The Wisconsin legislature convened with no major issues or Senate race yet aims to place social betterment at the heart of its program. Proposals include rural credits for farmers land colonization for the back to the land movement a mothers pension plan a minimum wage bill and expanding the workingmen compensation act to cover occupational diseases.
A Tuesday afternoon blaze in Winnfield Louisiana destroyed five South Jones street structures including a near beer saloon grocery store barber shop Mississippi Cafe and the L A Hotel. The blaze caused partial stock losses and substantial total values with limited insurance coverage.
Rhode Island General Assembly convenes for the annual session with the election of a United States senator to replace George P. Wetmore. Republicans hold majorities and Judge LeBaron L E Court of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals is favored. Labor and railroad measures are anticipated to occupy much of the session.
Representative Borland introduces a House resolution urging the Banking and Currency Committee to investigate alleged manipulation of American Beet Sugar Company stock during 1911 and 1912. The New Jersey chartered firm has 15 million dollars in common stock and 5 million in preferred stock with common shares trading from 44 to 77 dollars in two years.
An inquiry notes that since January 3, 1913 when the 5 percent annual dividend was announced to be passed the common stock has fallen to 39 dollars per share. The requester accuses some individuals of profiting from advance knowledge of dividend decisions and asks the committee to investigate. He also seeks inquiry into any NYSE actions regarding listing of the American Beet Sugar Company stock amid alleged manipulation.
Simeon E. Baldwin was inaugurated for a second term as Connecticut governor in Hartford. The ceremony before the general assembly included a military display and a large gathering of prominent citizens. The biennial session opened with plans on employers stability workers compensation industrial insurance and tax and banking law reforms plus welfare measures for women and minors and a push for a federal income tax amendment ratification.
In Charleston on the eve of the regular session opening, the senatorial race to succeed Clarence W. Watson centers on Progressive influence. Col William S Edwards, Charleston oil operator and WV Republican committeeman, is seen as the frontrunner with Dawson backing him. Other candidates include Davis Elkins Isaac T Mann W P Hubbard A B White KE M Sho Walter and John W Mason.
Deputy Sheriff T A Grant and Deputy Jesse W Mitchell are the two announced sheriff candidates should Sheriff Parker be chosen for a naval post in New Orleans under President Wilson. Parker’s resignation would follow if he secures the appointment after about one year of his term. Both deputies have served with Parker since he took office and are known to parish residents. Neither will campaign actively until Parker’s fate is decided by Wilson’s appointment.
New Orleans marks the ninety eighth anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans with flag raisings at City Hall. The event honors the January 8, 1815 battle and is a Louisiana legal holiday.
Mr. T E Edwards, freshly elected to ward 2, succeeded the late J J McDuffie and took his seat yesterday on the parish law making body.
Report notes possible intervention by external powers if peace representatives cannot reach terms, signals concern over stalled negotiations.
Balkan delegates gathered in London for a Christmas dinner as tensions ease between Austria and Russia and ambassadors debate Albania's frontiers. Greece presses for complete annexation of Aegean islands while Servia and Montenegro seek new territorial memoranda. Turkey secures a small London loan signaling hopeful peace prospects.
The camel with an average load travels twenty five miles a day and when unburdened can reach ninety miles daily. This contrasts burdensome travel with freer movement, highlighting the animal’s endurance under varying conditions.
A new telephone system links official points, businesses, and many homes in Jerusalem, enabling direct connections and expanding communication across the city.
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