Preservation Drive to Protect Mississippi Passes and Navy Yard
New Orleans raises a $20,000 fund to inform congressmen editors and state leaders that deep channels from the Mississippi River to the Gulf support Valley commerce and defense. The campaign argues preserving Passes, especially Southwest and South Pass, is vital for rates and ships, while opposing Navy Yard closure and pass destruction as a defense measure.
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New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
New Orleans Naval Station
Washington
Gulf
Navy Department
Mississippi River
South Pass
Eads
Southwest Pass
Great Mountain Ranges
Meyer
New Orleans Navy Yard
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Joint Committee
Congress
Protests Over Navy Policy Rise From Congress
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday as debate grows over Secretary Meyer. Congressman Estopinal plans a joint resolution for a congressional probe of Meyer’s navy policy and a bill to assign part of the fleet to New Orleans as home port. The Mississippi Valley is urged to urge support for these measures amid a report claiming Panama Canal fortifications remove the need for Guantanamo as a base.
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Meyer
Estopinal
Naval Affairs Committee
Secretary of the Navy
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
Joint Conference Committee
Panama Canal
Navy Department
Guantanamo
Cuba
New Orleans Man Declared Insane in Murder Case
Louis F. Anaya, held for the April murder of his friend Archie Henderson, was today declared insane by a special jury in the criminal court. Coroner Dr. Joseph O Harra and Dr. F E M Hummell testified that Anaya suffered from post alcoholic psychosis with uncertain relief. The killing was linked to alleged relations between Mrs Anaya and Henderson.
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New Orleans
Louis F. Anaya
Archie Henderson
Joseph O'Harra
FE. M. Hummell
Monroe Garage and Supply Company Opens Complete Repair Shop
The Monroe Garage and Supply Company led by manager Louis H. Casper has fitted its headquarters in the former Sanders machine shop. It acts as agent for E M F and Studebaker cars and the Overland line, offering auto mobile and launch supplies, a full repair shop under Louis D. Hawley of Memphis, and a piping tin shop. The business operates Sundays and nights with ample storage space and emphasizes reliable moderate priced cars.
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Monroe
Louis H. Casper
Sanders
Studebaker
Louis D. Hawley
Memphis
Frawley
New York
Louis Casper
Boat House Sinks in Flood Waters
The river rise sank Mr. G B Cooley’s boat house yesterday carrying two launches the Chaperone and the Dux and the house boat Summer Girl. The vessel lay on two barges with one taking a leak and submerging. Estimated loss likely over one thousand dollars.
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G. B. Cooley
Cooley
Surprised Senate Hope on Hoke Smith Attendance
Democratic senators expressed surprise that Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia might miss the Washington wool bill vote. Leaders discussed telegraphing for his attendance, but at a caucus conference last night no action was taken after Senator Martin did not authorize a message.
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Washington
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Martin
Reed
Shows Up Would Be Boss in His True and Becoming Colors
A local figure formerly described as a would be boss reveals unexpected traits as he moves toward leadership. The public deed highlights a shift in posture and public stance. High accountability is urged as the community watches his actions and statements.
Monroe Meeting Sparks Sharply Charged Political Clash
A Natchitoches rally featured John M. Parker attacking Dr J B Aswell over the Good Government League. Aswell defended his record as Louisiana superintendent of education and condemned Parker as a patronage seeker while pledging to restore power to the people. The crowd filled the court house as Parker and Aswell exchanged pointed statements and political barbs.
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Shrieveport Times
Natchitoches
John M. Parker
New Orleans
J. B. Aswell
Court House
Dr. Aswell
Mr. Parker
A. J. Ewing
Parker
Good Government League
Aswell
Ruston Pale
Parker-Aswell
Monroe
Louisiana
United States Senate
Ransdell
League
Monroe Party
Beer
Roosevelt
Texas Divided Over Prohibition Split Likely by Vote
Houston reports that Texas may split into five states over prohibition after a close statewide vote. Pro and anti factions hold regional strength with 163 dry counties and 75 wet counties. A Fort Worth conference will decide next steps as legislators weigh the issue in an extra session.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Thomas H. Ball
Pro Executive Committee
Fort Worth
Sesson
Senate
House
Austin
Wool tariff bill passed by Senate on compromise
Senate approves a compromise wool tariff measure 48 to 32, cutting raw wool duty to 35 percent ad valorem and easing duties on woolen goods. Democrats ally with Republican insurgents, while House Democrats may reject the La Follette bill. Taft signals possible veto and House rejection looms as conference talks begin.
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Washington
la Follette
Wisconsin
House
Senate
Underwood
Taft
White House
Tariff Board
Senate Finance Committee
Aged Broker Found Dead in New York Hotel
William M Henry Jackson a seventy year old Wall Street broker was found dead on the floor of his hotel room at the Triquois with bruises and a wound over the right eye his throat and arms showed marks Police describe the death as murder likely by burglars based on early details and injuries.
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New York
William M Henry Jackson
Wall Street
Hotel
Triquois
Moroccco Crisis Emphasized In Commons By Asquith
Premier Asquith stated in the House of Commons that Morocco faces a real anxiety level and is likely to become difficult and harassing without a settlement. He said Britain would join discussions if the French German negotiations fail to reach an honorable agreement and urged not to delve into current details.
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Morocco Grove
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Moroccco
Paitish
France
Germany
Aviator set American endurance mark over Mineola
Lt. Croix Johnston of Chicago flew a monoplane at Mineola on July 27 and established an American endurance record by staying aloft four hours one minute and fifty three seconds circling the five mile course. Engine trouble forced a landing before using all fifty gallons of fuel. The flight averaged about sixty miles per hour.
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Mineola
Long Island
Croix Johnston
Chicago
Pinchot Attacks Taft Over Alaska Waterfront Deal
Gifford Pinchot former head of the forestry division and president of the National Conservation Association today criticized President Taft for leaving the root issue untouched in his Senate message on the Controller Bay waterfront affair in Alaska. He charged the defense of Taft’s course shows difficulty in justifying a bad mistake and urged conservationists to oppose promoters of the people’s property rather than developers.
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Friends of Conservation
Alaska
Curtis brothers visit planned trip through Mutlen to De Slard
Mr. E. C. Curtis of Mutlen Texas travels to De Slard to visit his brother Mr. W. W. Curtis en route today.
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E. C. Curtis
Mutlen
Texas
DeSlard
W. W. Curtis
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