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20 Jan 1913
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1913
Page
1
Selecting the Right Corn Seed for High Louisiana Yields
An agricultural column urges seed selection focused on medium sized ears and uniform kernels. It warns against oversized ears and multi ear plants, notes regional kernel types for the South versus North, and stresses kernel vitality for strong germination. The piece ends with a call to plant progress banners and raise 100,000,000 bushels in Louisiana in 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Louisiana
Sholars Delegate Leaves Baton Rouge for Washington
Mr Allan Sholars of Monroe is designated by the electors to carry Louisiana's electoral vote for Woodrow Wilson to Washington. He departed Baton Rouge on Saturday for the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sholars
Capital
Allan Sholars
Monroe
Louisiana
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Baton Rouge
National Capital Electoral College Confirmation Night
The senate and house convene on the second Wednesday of February to formally confirm the electoral college vote. The event marks the official certification of presidential selection by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Senate
House
Electoral College
Clarence Darrow Placed On Trial In Bribery Charge
Clarence S. Darrow was placed on trial in Los Angeles on the charge of attempting to corrupt a juror in the McNamara case. He previously faced acquittal last summer on a bribery count involving George Lockwood, and today he answered the charge of bribing juror Robert F. Bain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Clarence S. Darrow
McNamara
Darrow
George Lockwood
Robert F. Bain
Special Cold Wave Warning Prompts Weather Bureau Alert
Snowing in Chicago and New Orleans. Weather Bureau issued a special cold wave warning for the southwest. East Texas may reach twenty to twenty five degrees with freezing conditions expected in the north portion. Northwest Louisiana near 25 degrees. Heavy snow storm slows traffic in Chicago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Southwest
Texas
Louisiana
Illinois Town Menaced by Flood Peak
Evansville Indiana January 20 The Ohio river is stationary The great danger now centers on Shawneetown Illinois where the town lies fifteen feet below the level of the high water kept back by the levee Flood conditions threaten the Illinois town as floodwaters advance and residents brace for impact
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Shawneetown
Illinois
River at Cairo Reaches Forty-Six Feet
Cairo January 20 The Ohio River stands at forty six feet and is not expected to rise further for now. Water continues spreading over thousands of acres of low lands nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Ohio
Supreme Court invalidates Mississippi demurrage rules
The Supreme Court annulled as invalid the Mississippi Railroad Commission's reciprocal demurrage rules that charged railroads for delay in interstate shipments. The ruling cites lack of exemptions for unavoidable delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washinston
Jan
Supreme Court
Mississippi Railroad Commission
New Jersey Proposes Sweeping Anti Monopoly Laws
In Trenton on January 20 Governor Wilson announced a broad plan to overhaul New Jersey corporation laws. The proposal would criminalize monopoly formation and interference with competition and even contemplate jail terms for those who organize trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Trenton
New Jersey
Wilson
Noted Diplomat Celebrates 70th Birthday in London
London January 20. M Paul Cam bon long serving French Ambassador to the Court of St James is guest of honor at a banquet marking his seventieth birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
M. Paul Cambon
Court of St. James
Bulgarian Leaders Order Resuming War When Needed
Bulgarian authorities signaled a return to war if deemed necessary, maintaining a readiness posture across strategic fronts as tensions escalate. The directive emphasizes swift action and sustained mobilization in response to evolving threats.
Ultimatum Issued to Turkey by Balkan Allies Ends In Fourteen Days
London dispatch reports the Balkan allies demand a reply from the Ottoman Government within fourteen days. Bulgarian premier telegraphs full power to Dr. Daneff and colleagues to resume hostilities if peace talks fail. Allied representatives will inform General Savoff that the armistice ends when negotiations deadlock becomes clear. Adrianople fortress is holding with ample supplies for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrianople
Associates Press
London
Turkey
S. Daneff
Balkan
Savoff
Bulgarians Turkish ultimatum deadline set
London reports Bulgaria Serbia and Montenegro have issued an ultimatum to the Ottoman government. Turkey is given fourteen days to respond favorably to the demanded terms as relayed from Constantinople dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
Turkey
Constantinople
Winter in Hiding Yet to Break Warm Spell Says Weather Chief
Washington reports mild breezes and sunny days fueling springlike vibes. Weather Bureau chief Willis L. Moore warns winter still hidden and due to return, with forecasts tied to shifting pressure systems over the Northwest and Middle Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
Alaska
Northwest
Harry C. Frenkenfield
Middle Atlantic Ocean
California
Minnesota
Dakotas
Atlantic Coast States
Supreme Court Allows Lower ICC Shipping Rates Stand
Washington January 20 The Supreme Court reversed none of the Interstate Commerce Commission order permitting reduced class rates from New Orleans to Mobile and other interior Alabama points to take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Court
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Orleans
Mobile
Alabama
Eaperts Plan for Drinkers
Federal chief declares a new scheme to solve the alcohol problem. He outlines steps aimed at reforming drinkers and reducing consumption across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
License drinkers to wipe out liquor traffic in a generation
Washington January 20. Prof William J Spillman head of the farm management office at the Department of Agriculture proposes licensing drinkers to gradually end the liquor trade within a generation. He would issue licenses to those who declare they must have liquor, with time limits and penalties for unlicensed drinking or sale. The plan aims to shift drinkers to other profits and, if enforced by the federal government, end beverage liquor production in future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William J. Spillman
Office of Farm Management
Department of Agriculture
Spillman
Gradual Temperance Approach Convulses Debate
A fragment discusses removing liquor from culture without provoking violent resistance by those who crave it, favoring steady abstinence over perpetual agitation across generations. The tone hints at reformers seeking a humane path to prohibition without social upheaval.
$1,000 Trousseau Planned for Helen Gould Wedding
Helen Miller Gould, one of America’s wealthiest women, will limit her wedding trousseau to $1,000, a cap on expenses set by Madeleine Force for her own marriage. The bride elect, to wed Finley J. Shepard at her Tarrytown home, will wear ivory white with satin and rose point lace, a court train, and a rose point veil in purple and gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Helen Miller Gould
Trousseau
Madeline Force
Col
Jacob Astor
Fifth Avenue
Miss Gould
Finley J. Shepard
Tarrytown
Louisiana Postmasters Named and Nominated by Taft
Washington reports Louisiana postmasters appointed Saturday include Andrew Crain Banks Henry Liles Burr Ferry and others. New offices Lismore Nicholls and Turps. President Taft nominated Lavina Insley Delhi Charles Manning Honeyville Ada Rous Lake Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louisiana
Andrew J. Crain
Banks
Henry B. Liles, Sr
Burr Ferry
Jersey Frederick
Clear Lake
James A. Christian
Colquitt
Henry D. Griffis
Crew Lake
Adam Declambre
Delcambre
Peter S. Rammond
Dunbar
Bolton L. Moore
Grambling
Marion I. Hennessy
Hennessy
John R. Beckham
Hico
George A. Howard
Jesseca
Alice Bowes
Labadieville
Edward L. Phillips
Lismore
F. Percy Theriot
Madisonville
Joseph M. Trisler
Magna
Cora I. Benen
Nicholls
Arthur
Bliss
Oak Grove
Frank J. Reiser
Taft
Lavina Insley
Delhi
Charles Manning
Honeyville
Ada Rous
Lake Providence
Wilson Delays Cabinet Decisions as Inquiries Continue
President elect Wilson said he has made no decision on cabinet personnel and has not consciously consulted any prospective candidates. He expects likely acceptance from appointees and plans to finalize a complete slate before consulting those chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Princeton
N. J
Mexican sugar planters threaten Zapata protection payment
Sugar planters in Vera Cruz inform the Madero Government that if rebels led by Zapata are not paid to protect their crops they will take private action themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Madero
Zapata
Woodrow Wilson Silent on War Plans
President Woodrow Wilson refuses to reveal his war plans citing strategic secrecy. In Washington officials and lawmakers press for details while public debate grows over timing and consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Rights Are Delayed By Uncertain Political Plans
President elect Wilson restrains public outlines of his legislative approach causing Congress to pause major reorganizations. Democratic leaders visit New Jersey as routine legislation and tariff hearings take precedence. Taft appointments face confirmation battles while money trust and Osage hearings resume this week. Leaders expect Wilson to fix a date for an extra session after revision plans are clearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
New Jersey
Senate
House
Congress
Taft
Ways and Means Committee
Money Trust
House Indian Affairs Committee
Interior Department
Uncle
Sam
Osage Indian Council
Freight Conference Brings Rail Officials to Augusta
Freight traffic officials from leading railroads convene at the Hampton Terrace Hotel in Augusta Georgia for the Southeastern Freight Association quarterly meeting to run through most of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Southeastern Freight Association
Hampton Terrace
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weather Report
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Eaperts
Helen
Southeastern Freight Conference
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