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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1914
Page
1
The News-Star Automobile and Prize Contest nears end with three strenuous days for candidates. Prizes hold high value as voters brace for a tough push. success hinges on timely subscriptions and bold effort before Friday night final counts.
New Orleans July 15 The Times Picayune reports Gov Hall will call a conference of state leaders on tax reform within weeks to map a remodeling of the tax system. Supporters say vetoed appropriations push reform, with legislators urging increased revenues and broader taxation to prevent state shutdown.
The article outlines two paths for tax reform: a special session of the Legislature to propose a constitutional amendment for voter approval this November, or delaying to 1915 for a constitutional convention. It debates unlimited versus limited conventions and potential issues like prohibition and woman suffrage, all to be decided by a conference of reform supporters.
A white man about fifty years old was killed last night when struck by a northbound passenger train near Sharderetion. Coroner C P Gray ruled death by train strike after an inquest. The body was moved to Peters undertaking and identified later. the man had a sister in Swartz and was last seen in Monroe purchasing glasses and drinking from a whiskey flask.
Mr. Baxter S. Braswell of Ruston spends the day in Monroe. Wanted experienced young lady stenographer. Address P.O. Box 384. 14-6t.
Richmond Virginia July 15 Prohibition supporters announce petitions signed by 69 936 qualified voters to push a statewide election for September 22. The count exceeds the fourfold minimum to compel Gov Stuart to call the election under a 1914 enabling act. If approved the state would join prohibition states on November 1 1916.
The Senate debated Thomas D Jones nomination to the Federal Reserve Board for five hours with testimony moment and political lines sharp. White House hopes for a close vote Friday or Saturday while four Democrats oppose and three Republicans back Jones amid administration pressure.
One juror accepted in the morning session of the district court trial of Bob and Mack Cleary for the murder of Fred Cade. Two jurors were accepted before adjournment yesterday from the regular panel.
Notice to subscribers announces a deadline of July 18 for arrears clearance to support a subscription contest and switch to cash in advance. The text also reports Judge Dawkins ordering fifty jurors, ongoing court arguments, and potential unwritten law defenses in a separate trial.
Washington July 15 no word on General Huerta movements or plans in early dispatches from Mexico City. El Paso July 15 General Villa and small escort reach Juarez on the border and plan to move his army toward Mexico City within eight days to secure supplies.
At ten o'clock tonight the family of President Huerta and other relatives and close friends left the capitol for Vera Cruz aboard a special train. The train was composed of three sleepers and a baggage car. Running ahead.
New Iberia La July 15 Progressive State Organization Committee meets with Bull Moose members from Third District. H S Armstrong chairs urges parish campaigns and prepares for Morgan City July 21 committee meeting. Candidates Labbe Broussard Peterman declare Progressive stance and expect broad support in November elections.
Washington July 15 Final decision on criminal indictments against New Haven railroad directors may wait on peace talks for a peaceful dissolution. DOJ can act only under the Sherman Anti Trust Act which bans conspiracies in restraint of trade.
Providence officials announce the federal grand jury, excused May 26, is recalled to meet July 21. The session may address New York New Haven Hartford railroad matters.
Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts converge on St Louis for the Federation of American Motorcyclists national convention opening today and lasting through the week. The program includes business sessions and a series of races on the local track.
A granite shaft with a marble figure of a young private was unveiled today in Clarendon County amid ceremonies and a large crowd. Principal addresses were given by Col. James Armstrong of Charleston and John J. McSwain of Greenville.
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