30 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
1
The record notes a call to pursue a steady policy approach toward the Cuban crisis. Officials discuss avoiding abrupt changes and focusing on long term aims. The piece outlines strategic considerations for U S actions in the region and potential diplomatic steps.
Washington reports show Wilson and Bryan studying extensive Mexico material. Officials outline options from noninterference to mediation and a tripartite commission, while Huerta vows no harm to Americans and Mexico City aims to satisfy U.S. wishes.
Reports say Carlos Peryera leaves office today after serving as Acting Secretary since July 10. Frederick Gamboa is to take office August 10, with Dr. Adgiphe as interim general affairs head until then. US officials note Adgiphe’s sympathy with American institutions.
Mayor Forsythe issued orders to Monroe police to expel transient gamblers who have infested the city. After raids elsewhere, many have drifted to Monroe. officers are to warn them to leave or face arrest and court appearance.
New York reports the Illinois Central directors declare a semi annual dividend of 2 1 2 per cent, cutting the annual rate from 7 per cent set since 1905. The move lowers investor yield while signalling a strategic financial adjustment.
Representative Henry and Senator Weeks demand Secretary McAdoo publish evidence supporting his charge that New York bankers conspired to depress government two percent bonds. Weeks labels the accusation an abominable attempt to sway Congress and a possible administration drive to influence business judgment.
Rube Benton star pitcher of the Cincinnati National club was fatally hurt early today when the motorcycle he rode collided with a street car.
A fragmented item notes that delay of tariff and currency measures will affect timelines for prompt adoption. It highlights legislative friction and potential postponement of new duties and monetary policy actions. The report mentions unnamed officials and generic urging for swift action.
Republican senators argued they will not rush tariff action if currency legislation is pushed this session. Senator Gallinger and Senator Lodge warned against a prolonged session hastening no tariff approval. The debate touched on mineral duties including pummice stone and fluorspar, with several minor amendments debated as the minority led a conference amid dissatisfaction with opposition strategy.
The argument centers on mica from North Carolina and fluorspar from Kentucky. Senator Simmons says the tariff was set by an expert and approved by the committee, distancing himself from responsibility. Senator James challenges Townsend's claim of fair protection for Kentucky fluorspar and notes equal rate reductions across items in the House bill.
New Orleans reports say Major EF A Burke former Louisiana treasurer aged 73 who has lived in Puerto Cortez Honduras since bonding for the state may return to the United States to face prosecution. Crawford Ellis of United Fruit notes Burke plans to come back soon, despite pending extradition friction.
Tallulah La July 29 Special to The NewsStar T M Morrisey faced multiple counts under the Guay Shattuck law. He pled not guilty to five charges and then pleaded guilty after a court ruling on license vacating penalties. A $1000 fine plus costs were imposed.
Laurel Mississippi voters petitioned to switch from six months of commission rule to aldermanic government. An August 26 election was ordered after a stormy session where Commissioner H W Bell proposed resignations for a people elected panel, a move that failed to gain support.
A rash of burglaries reports jewelry worth 229000 stolen from homes of Missers. Suspects Rumsey and Hanan are named in the thefts.
Jewelry valued at 150000 dollars was stolen from J. Hanan’s summer home in Narragansett Pier Friday night. Private detectives and police probe the theft, which also involved a 130 gem pearl rope worth 60000 dollars and a missing set of 75000 dollars worth of gems.
The Monroe Fair Association emphasizes that fairs educate farmers by teaching better methods and new opportunities. It argues fairs reach more people than colleges and extension work, improving farming and stock raising, increasing returns on labor, and helping farmers gain knowledge that boosts bank accounts.
The article argues the fair should educate and improve farming through modern methods. It notes free space in livestock and agricultural departments and promises large, liberal premiums to encourage adoption of better practices.
In Washington on July, Ambassador Wilson conferred with the foreign relations committee of the Senate on the Mexican situation. Secretary Bryan was not present. In Portland on July 30 the government filed another suit against the Southern Pacific Railroad seeking forfeiture of one hundred thousand acres of land alleged to have been irregularly allotted.
The Cumberland Telephone Company finishes improvements installing the latest common battery system. New cables and telephones cover Monroe City, consolidating exchanges with Home Telegraph, reducing monthly service costs and doubling available telephone service for residents.
Dallas investigators widen search for Florence T. Brown killer to include women amid forensic clues from a pearl button found in the real estate office where she worked. Detectives review letters and private papers, while Jeff Robinson returns from Colorado as police seek motive and possible suspect connections. Public interest remains high as the case unfolds.
Representatives from Vernon and Beauregard parishes argued against higher timber land assessments before the State Board of Equalization. They contended timber lands are underassessed compared with farms, noting Beauregard land sales and local debt, while officials pressed for a fair tax balance across parishes.
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