09 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1914
Page
1
Letters argue the Powell bill misfits Monroe by applying only afterthought amendments to cities owning public utilities. They claim a lone administrator would control schools, raise salaries by 8000, and undermine the elected school board, warning taxpayers against surrendering rights.
The article criticizes Powell bill advocates in Monroe, calling their campaign weak and funded by big business. It notes leaders include bank cashiers lawyers and former office holders, highlighting a lack of representative citizens and a strong push from opposing voices.
In Danville Illinois on January 8 Joseph G Cannon former speaker of the House appeared in public with a long black cigar in his mouth. He said staying in the house was the worst punishment he had received after illness with a cold.
The article argues Monroe should stay with its current system rather than adopt a commission plan. It contrasts Galveston’s 19th century ruin with Monroe’s modern growth under competent leadership, noting increased population, assets, and credit. It questions switching to a new government form and previews further discussion on commission return.
The text questions if the prominent saloon man named by Powellites promoted bootlegging and if the mayor warned him to stop illegal activity as part of political graft accusations.
The remark calls the Powell bill a panacea for politicians on the outside seeking entry, noting that a poor excuse is better than no committee action.
Representative members of the Progressive party from nearly every Iowa county gathered in Des Moines to confer on the party's plans for the future with focus on the next elections.
Two houses of Congress will convene at noon on Monday next as lawmakers prepare to address pending business and legislative agendas.
Washington reports that both houses return to work after the holidays with Alaska railroad funding a key unfinished item. A push includes a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage, a legislative reference bureau, public health reforms, campaign contribution restrictions, immigration limits, and interstate ban on convict made goods. President Wilson expected to press antitrust reforms with Attorney General McReynolds backing strong action.
Fragmentary text indicates a report on parish and city court records for the day with no readable specifics on cases, parties, or outcomes. The readable portion focuses on court listings and official actions rather than narrative details.
Documents filed for record include marriage licenses for Tom Moore and Josie Lowe. Notices show mortgages and land sales involving J F Heard, Caroline Flowers, I R Handy, C H Peevy, D P Golson, and John Adam.
The article discusses potential changes to trust law under President Wilson. It notes strong confidence in the Sherman Act but signals possible amendments to ease DOJ prosecutions. Key emphasis is on making individual corporate officers liable criminally and civilly for illegal acts.
Those who have not seen Clark Metal Tie and Rail Co. mods at the Palace Pool Hall miss a treat. The device lets the whole railroad be built without nuts or bolts, increasing safety and lowering cost. Representatives will demonstrate. Price noted as $2t.
In Ruston Louisiana officials expect a chemical report within 24 hours on whether Mary Long died from strychnine or other poison. Professor C H Carson Jr of Louisiana Industrial Institute analyzes the viscera for Judge Halstead. Casper Howell, her stepfather jailed for alleged poisoning, denies involvement if poison is found.
Jacksonville completes arrangements to host the annual convention of the National League of Commission Men next week. Delegates arrive with families from New York Philadelphia Boston Buffalo Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Kansas City New Orleans and other cities.
A massive blaze in New Orleans destroyed two industrial plants, causing extensive damage and estimated losses around seven hundred fifty thousand dollars. Fire crews battled the flames for hours, with warnings issued to nearby residents and businesses to avoid the area.
President Wilson, during a vacation stop in Pass Christian, answers letters from local children. A Mississippi City boy delivers homemade candy as the President plans to depart late Sunday night.
In Washington a rule states no timber land is taxed under income tax until it is cut and marketed. Only the profit after deducting costs will be taxed upon sale, per the Secretary of the American Forestry Association.
Mountsville West Virginia January 9 six men are believed killed after an open light in the Mound Coal Company mine ignited a pocket of gas. The accident occurred earlier today and rescuers work at the scene.
Waldron Ark January 9 John Dale a long time foe of revenue officers in western Arkansas counties was found asleep in the woods near Waldron and arrested by a U S marshal s posse on a charge of operating an illicit still Dale slept with his rifle and woke to see six guns pointed at him by the officers
Maryland Brooks meat market east of the city was broken into last night. A cash register holding an International model was stolen, likely around midnight. Police have no clues linking to the thief, and only about fifty cents was missing.
Ruston Jan 9 There have been no further developments in the mysterious murder of Belle McAdams the 14 year old school girl of the Culbertson district about sixteen miles from here whose body covered with blood from two knife wounds in the neck was found Tues
Sheriff Colvin and District Attorney Warren probe a fatal crime near a school. A strange well dressed negro was reportedly seen in Culbertson Monday. Witnesses describe a wash area and indistinct footprints in pine straw along a branch. The investigation continues with no solid clues.
Washington reports a $129 million loss to public through mail fraud over two years. The Post Office will deny mailing privileges to suspects. criminal prosecutions prove slow and fines insufficient. Fraud orders cut off funds and warn prospective victims. 74 firms faced fraud charges for foreign lottery ads mailed nationwide.
New York January 9 The championship season of the Intercollegiate Basket Ball League begins tonight and runs to March 10 Six teams compete this year Cornell Columbia Dartmouth Princeton and Pennsylvania with veterans on each squad Prospects look bright for a strong season and an intersectional game with the Eastern champions may be arranged at season end
Census Bureau reports 13 333 000 bales ginned by January 1, with Louisiana near 410 000 in the tally. Texas falls short of recent peaks. Sea Island and round bale counts highlighted. Data compares with prior years and outlines state by state progress. Brown Shoe Company promotes Brown school shoes.
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