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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
1
The News-Star urges candidates to rush subscriptions by ten o clock Saturday night June 20 to earn extra ballots and up to three hundred thousand extra votes. Subscriptions counted from Daily and Weekly News-Star, with postmark proof or telephone pledges counted if timely.
Homer Louisiana reports complete disruption as the Vo. 8. and PP railroad strike continues for a second day. Train crews demand full back pay, mail service halted, and engineers and conductors weighing joining the walkout. Station agents stay at posts with sympathetic stance.
The Louisiana Mooeses hold a major convention in New Orleans as they organize among Progressives. The event marks a significant gathering with regional political focus and future plans unveiled.
At a packed theatre a fall campaign launch featured speakers criticizing the Wilson administration and tariff policy. John M Puwrker of the State central committee framed the fight as a wage for Louisiana, while several former Democratic legislators signaled affiliation with the Progressives.
Vancouver reports a blast in a British Columbia mine near Fornie with about two hundred miners killed. A special train carries doctors and nurses to the disaster site.
The King's Daughters of Monroe and West Monroe face tight finances amid heavy summer demands and two distressing cases. A proposal seeks to merge all local charity efforts under one body either the King's Daughters or a United Charities Association to reduce duplication, save funds, and expand reach across Monroe proper and West Monroe.
Governor Hall called for a special message urging investigation of the 1901 transfer by the State land registrar of valuable oil and mineral lands in Caddo parish to the Caddo levee district. He sought steps to recover state revenue from the oil deposits.
Associated Press reports a fire at a Liege area coal mine today trapped about two hundred miners, while another two hundred escaped. Fire rages and rescue chances are virtually nil.
The general appropriation bill will be considered section by section Friday with the speaker and several House leaders planning to occupy the entire day with House business. Members will be kept in Baton Rouge. A bill by Mr Johnston provides damages in suits against municipalities be measured by property value before and after public improvements. The measure targets paving and sewer connection cases. Northwest shooting tourney opens in Minneapolis with 100 plus shooters from the region. The tournament runs through Monday. Also in Pittsburgh a bankruptcy petition is filed against two Kuhns and others, with claims totaling 557 445 and William M Kennedy named receiver.
Judge Teat in Jackson Mississippi overruled all special pleadings by Lieutenant Governor Bilbo's lawyers in the bribery case trial set for next Tuesday. No recusal requests or witnesses were heard. Bilbo's team may seek a Federal injunction to halt the trial.
The LaSalle Trust and Savings Bank was closed by the bank examiner and placed in receivership. The receiver’s bond is two million five hundred thousand dollars. Charles Ward, signer of an unsecured note for 169 thousand dollars, claims he never borrowed. Ward was Lorimer’s private secretary when Lorimer served in the Senate.
Regatta at New London Conn. Harvard won the second varsity eight race by seven lengths and the Harvard freshmen defeated Yale by four lengths over a two mile course.
Governor Glynn urged the 72 graduates of the College of the City of New York to blaze an independent path in life. He cited John D. Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie and James G. Blaine as examples who overcame early disadvantages by steady effort and diligence. He warned against aspiring to wealth before gaining practical experience.
Baton Rouge June 18 The Schell near-beer bill failed in the House with 57 votes for and 42 against, five votes short of the needed two thirds. A compromise near-beer bill remains under Senate consideration this session.
Argentine mediator Naon arrived in Washington unexpectedly and refused to explain his purpose. The visit sparked speculation on mediation chances as officials note the president’s firm stance against any settlement not aligned with American delegates. Noon may meet the president or Bryn later before returning to Niagara Falls.
Chicago June 19 gate receipts in baseball have fallen off heavily with three major leagues expected to take in less this year than two did. President Charles Comiskey of the Chicago Americans cites fan fatigue over wrangling as a factor.
Analysts warn a predicted failure scenario appears likely to pall investors as market indicators show dwindling demand and softer earnings projections. Major firms reassess risk, while analysts flag caution for holders of dependent assets amid uncertain economic signals.
Reports from El Paso and Niagara Falls indicate a mediation deadlock as Villa and Carranza dispute control of northern Mexico. Villa agrees to move south toward Mexico City while two separate governments may emerge in the central and northern zones. General Obregon and General Gonzales are expected to remain Carranza loyalists.
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