Center Work on the Tarife Center
The piece notes Wilson endorsing a House leaders plan to concentrate efforts on a tariff center and related program.
08 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1913
Page
1
The piece notes Wilson endorsing a House leaders plan to concentrate efforts on a tariff center and related program.
President Wilson indicates support for House tariff revision focus and Democratic economy. He plans to keep appointment power at the White House, using department heads to screen applicants before presenting candidates. Three key nominations are announced, including Charles Neill for Bureau of Labor Statistics, Daniel Roper as first Assistant Postmaster General, and further posts eyed for diplomacy.
Springfield reports that more than 50 000 Chicago women earn $5 or less weekly while living in furnished rooms and often underfed. The Senate White Slave Commission led by Acting Governor O Hara vows full justice for workers and employers, seeks co operation from other states, and plans interstate action to curb white slave traffic.
James I Blakeslee secretary of the Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee will be made Third Assistant Postmaster General. Other cabinet prospects were discussed but no further appointments announced.
Officials probe the blast to determine responsibility and origin. Investigators interview witnesses and inspect storage sites to establish sequence and possible negligence. Local authorities coordinate with safety agencies as the investigation continues.
A broad struggle splits Louisiana politics with multiple factions vying for influence. Observers note shifting alliances and unclear loyalties as leaders position for upcoming disputes and policy battles.
Baltimore harbor explosion aboard the steamer Alumbhine kills more than forty and injuries dozens as dynamite detonates with wreckage cracking concrete gun foundations at Forts Howard Armistead and Carroll. Recovery efforts continue amid uncertain causes and many missing.
Monroe Lodge 454 B P O Elks elected J M Cobb exalted ruler Adolph Wolff leading knight Harry Oliver loyal knight F S Surgaine secretary Morris Haas treasurer T F Terzia ryler Sem Kaplan trustee Cobb chosen grand lodge walker glenn alternate District Deputy Deminick praised lodge after visiting. about 9000 dollars subscribed for new home. four new members took the obligation.
An explosion of natural gas at the Oriental Store in Hot Springs Ark injures seven and starts a fire that devastates the Rockefeller and Thompson buildings on Central Avenue. Estimated property loss reaches $200000 with insurance at $100000. No fatalities reported after a search. Rescuers J L Warren G W Surratt and D E Callen are credited with saving injured occupants.
Land and immigration commissioner W. J. Hillyer of the A L G road with Kansas City headquarters accompanied by two Missouri bankers and a wealthy farmer spent two days surveying property near Fairbanks City. They expressed enthusiasm and likely investment in sizable farms. Hillyer plans to bring more settlers to the area.
Washington report shows President Wilson hosting Col. E. M. House and ex Representative Puja at the White House. He will travel publicly without uniformed aides except on state occasions. Wilson offered Richard Olney of Boston the ambassador to Great Britain with no other major diplomatic appointments decided.
Mr. Glenn N. Walker of Shreveport is a business visitor to the city and is registered at the Monroe hotel.
A special Owls meeting is set for Monday night in the Red Men's hall. All members are urged to attend.
A theft at Bastrop State Bank occurred around 2 50 this morning when robbers blew the safe with nitroglycerine and carried away about 5000. They cut telegraph and telephone lines to isolate the town and escaped before dawn. Burglar insurance covers the bank loss and a 1000 reward was posted for capture of the burglars.
Mexico City reports Provisional President Huerta considering releasing Madero era correspondence to show anti American sentiment. Alleged orders allegedly directed Vera Cruz gunboats to fire on US Marines and telegraphs urged loyalty after a supposed foreign invasion. President M G Spaugh calls a Monday baseball meeting for all city players and interested parties.
Mr I Deubinski returns from New York and eastern markets with a large spring and summer stock for the Grand Leader. Bargains will be announced to the public periodically through The News-Star columns.
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