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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1913
Page
1
Professor H. M. Cottrell urges farmers to use certified seed to ensure strong corn stands. He warns that substandard seed reduces yields and stresses the value of seed testing and selection for reliable crops.
The article argues for selecting acclimated, region specific corn strains, noting three Iowa belts and advising local seed over distant sources. It stresses pure-bred seed, color choice for market, and warns on poor stands lowering yields, urging Louisiana to aim for 100 million bushels in 1913.
The Holy Name Societies of New Orleans will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Name with a large parade tomorrow. About six thousand men and boys are expected to participate, with an address by Archbishop J H Blenk after the procession. The society aims to curb oath taking and the use of God's name. A Monroe branch of the Holy Name Society was organized last Sunday with forty members from St Matthews parish.
Bonds totaling 143000 for the release of Olaf Tveitmore, convicted in Indianapolis for dynamite conspiracy and held at Leavenworth, Kas., were forwarded to U S Attorney Miller in Chicago. Bonds were approved by U S Commissioner Krull. his wife Mrs Tveitmore listed property at 50000 as the largest single amount.
The annual birthday observance for General Robt. E. Lee takes place Monday at 2:30 PM in the City School Auditorium. City School, Parish School, and St. Hyacinth's Academy students perform. Dr. C. S. Newman of the First Presbyterian Church delivers the annual address.
J Mackie Edgar of Sperling and Co London and James Mitchell president of the Alabama Traction Light and Power Co with London bankers sail on the Mauretania to New York and plan to tour Southern utilities. W W Freeman of the Alabama Co will meet them. They will visit Alabama Traction Cities Service Consolidated Cities Traction Mississippi River Power Utilities Improvement American Cities and others with English capital involvement. They will also tour Mexico and Cuba to review electric traction and power ventures.
Captain W. G. Raoul a renowned Southern figure died in Atlanta Georgia today He was born in Louisiana and was widely known across the region for his military service and leadership.
Police raid disrupts a New York social event as women and men gamble for large stakes. Officers report multiple arrests and confiscation of gaming equipment at the gathering linked to the society crowd.
In New York a raid on an uptown apartment house nets fifteen women and seven men in evening dress at high-stakes poker. A woman claims a $1400 loss and police needed twelve extra officers to arrest one suspect amid a display of pins and umbrellas. Nearby, waves three to five feet threaten exposed riverside homes as winds drive danger along the Ohio River in Evansville.
The Turkish ambassador to Germany faced sharp public denouncements as he was arraigned over political tensions. Officials and observers weighed the implications for diplomacy and bilateral relations amid rising rural and urban protests.
Osman Nizami pasha, Turkish ambassador to Germany, in London, denounces the powers over the note to the Porte and questions promise credibility. Balkan allies' delegates express general satisfaction but see no imminent negotiations. sentiment suggests Turkey may yield some allied demands.
Stephen Van Cullen White known as Deacon White, a noted Wall Street figure, died. He earned and lost fortunes in attempts to corner stocks and was a familiar face in the financial district.
New Mexico announces it will sue Texas in the U S Supreme Court via its attorney general to recover fourteen thousand acres valued at two million dollars. The action stems from a boundary dispute between the states.
Nelson McManus, who had been missing for over three months after fleeing Jena, La, was arrested in Alexandria in front of the First National Bank by Sheriff F E David and jailed on insanity charges. He had telephoned Dr J N Thomas, Pineville Hospital for Insane superintendent, saying he would enter the institution.
London reports the European powers handed a collective note to the Turkish government in Constantinople as ambassadors continue meetings. Turkish delegates expect a prompt reply and anticipate concessions to allies while awaiting new instructions from Ankara.
London historians mark a century since the birth of Sir Henry Bessemer the inventor praised as highly useful to humanity. He died fifteen years ago and left a lasting impact through his engineering innovations and metallurgical contributions.
The inventor of the steel making process without fuel transformed industry. Bessemer’s impact surpassed that of Newton and Darwin in their fields. Pre process Britain produced 50,000 tons yearly. by 1911 UK yield reached 6.5 million tons. US output neared 25 million tons that year. World savings from cheaper steel about 250 million dollars annually.
President-elect Wilson, returning from New York to Princeton, said he was like a school boy who enjoys a Saturday off and had no engagements planned for the day. The remarks came as he settled in at his home.
In New York the government pursues dissolution of the moving picture trust. The General Film Company controlled about 88 percent of U S film business after its May 1910 organization. Henry Marvin testifies the company valued acquired firms at about 3 000 000. William Pelzer denies knowing plans to seize rivals assets and says no minutes exist. Proceedings resume next Tuesday.
Washington reports reveal charges that Secretary Fisher tried to coerce the Osage Indians into leasing oil fields to Standard Oil Co. A counter charge from Fisher claims Uncle Sam Oil Co. sought to acquire the fields amid threats of action by Attorney General Wickersham.
Governor Craig forwarded invitations to fourteen Southern and Southeastern state governors to send delegates to Asheville on February 12 to discuss building a transcontinental highway linking with a proposed ocean to ocean route.
A $5,000 prize in England was awarded for the best mine lamp and has been shared by nine inventors. One recipient received $3,000 while the remaining eight shared $2,000, with each of them receiving $250.
President Taft in Philadelphia warns Democrats to resist radical and extreme shifts while praising steady progress. He urges sticking to the middle road as the incoming Wilson administration faces tariff revision and reforms. Guarded by detectives, Taft also attends Physician’s Club and Poor Richard Club dinners before departing for New York.
Inasmuch Mission at Philadelphia uses an auto truck to carry its missionaries through the city. A hurricane of one hundred miles an hour is described as applying a force of 49 200 pounds per square foot.
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