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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
1
Formal complaint filed with the Commerce Commission triggers a dispute over pricing. Regulators examine practices amid rising tensions as parties challenge rate structures and consumer protections.
Luther M. Water acts for Louisiana in an Interstate Commerce Commission case alleging unjust and discriminatory interstate rates from Shreveport to Texas. The suit targets 28 railroads led by St Louis Southwestern, with Texas railways likely to intervene. Louisiana cites vast rate differentials and demands just and reasonable tariffs, raising a potential cross state dispute.
News Star management asks for details about a circulating report that a committee of Monroe Civic League ladies were treated discourteously at the office. They request the date of any visit and the nature of the alleged discourtesy to verify the claim.
Washington reports indicate Albert S. Burleson of Texas is poised to chair the House Committee on Agriculture with Fitzgerald of New York heading Appropriations. The move would place Burleson in a strong position to push the anti cot ton futures Scott bill, amid opposition from Lamb of Virginia and possible Senate substitutes. A vigorous fight over the measure is expected to extend through most of the next session.
A wedding in Montreal joined Miss Marion Howard Ross daughter of Dr and Mrs George T Ross to Mr William G Pugsley son of Hon William Pugsley Minister of Public Works Canada. The ceremony occurred at the American Presbyterian church with a reception at the bride’s parents home.
Mrs Louisa Thomas of Hollingbourne near Maidstone celebrated her one hundred and first birthday. She remains fully of sound mind and can read and write without spectacles. She has five daughters, twenty grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Prevailing sentiment at the Commercial Congress calls for southward movement in policy and trade strategy. Delegates voiced a shift favoring southern markets and routes, signaling watchful optimism about regional economic ties.
At Atlanta the Commercial Congress endorses a new tide of settlement toward the South. Speakers including Governor Georgia Joseph M Brown General Julian S Carr Senator Duncan Fletcher and Edwin Quarles urge Southern prosperity. James Wilson George W Perkins and Arthur Kavanaugh also address the session as delegates from various states present brief talks. The symposium last night featured a delegate from each state speaking on the South’s promise.
In Atlanta President Roosevelt smiles and declines to answer any public questions. He avoided commenting on policy or upcoming issues while greeting supporters.
A concise forecast notes generally fair conditions for tonight and Friday. Temperatures expected to remain mild with light winds and no precipitation indicated.
Seven members of a Hart County family were involved last night as Masey escaped. A posse searches the country for him, tracing footnotes of the escape and urging public tips.
Theodore Roosevelt lands in Atlanta after a noon arrival to begin a seven thousand mile guest tour. He plans speeches in seven states and will not discuss Mexican or other public issues. Roosevelt will address audiences along the route but cannot extend the program.
Howard Elliott, president of the Northern Pacific, refuses the offer to become president of the Missouri Pacific Railway citing ongoing Northern Pacific ties. He sent a telegram to the selection committee and left for St Paul. Reported salary for the Missouri Pacific post was 75000 dollars annually.
A conference in Cincinnati on March 9 between firemen representatives and railroad officials considered yesterday’s ultimatum from firemen on the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific line. Firemen warned a strike would start at 5 pm unless white firemen receive preference over Black workers. They pledged to handle locomotives on mail trains but would not haul passenger or freight cars once the strike begins.
American ambassador to Germany David Jane Hille is summoned to Washington to discuss pending issues between the two governments. Potash controversy expected as principal subject of talks.
In Detroit on March 9 the Federal Court judge overruled the defendants' special plea of immunity in the bath tub trust case. The ruling proceeds the trial as prosecutors allege a broad conspiracy and improper conduct by multiple parties. The case draws attention to corporate trust practices and regulatory enforcement.
The Detroit Tigers brought their regulars to Hot Springs and began practice this morning. Donovan Mullin Summers Willett Delehanty Bush Stanage Crawford were present, with Cobb still delayed but expected to join by Sunday. Manager Jennings plans Cobb's lineup debut for the upcoming game.
In Elgin Illinois a mass meeting condemned Senators Lorimer and Cullom urging resignations. Rev Milton J Williams claimed a reliable source said 625000 was spent by Standard Oil and other big interests to secure Lorimers acquittal in Congress. He cited a businessman with high-finance connections as the source.
In Glasgow Kentucky on March 9 Doc Masey a Black man believed insane killed a deputy sheriff a Negro and several others. Authorities seek motive and full details as the investigation unfolds.
Senator Percy cites no justification for Black officials in Mississippi and asks President Taft to replace coast postmasters with white men. He voices opposition to any Negro appointee in the state and cites Bay St. Louis Scranton as targets for change.
A Chicago leader, reported by an informant, alleged that Senator Lorimer spent 625000 dollars to secure his seat in the U S Senate. The assertion suggests influence from prominent Chicago business figures and close ties to major men.
Hot Springs reports ongoing questions over Sunday games as prosecutors press enforcement. St. Louis Browns president Hedges and Cincinnati Reds manager Clark Griffith pledge compliance with the law, while nine games in a Cincinnati Browns series are planned, with Sunday contests likely moved to weekdays.
In Marlin Texas on March 8 a three day feud over New York Nationals teams ended with a Waco win 5 to 3. Mayor and aldermen presented Manager McGraw a deed to the training property and a motion picture machine. The five acre park is described as one of the best grounds and valued at about 4000 dollars.
Ouachita Parish High School girls host Rayville at 3 PM Saturday on Parish High School grounds. Both teams have practiced hard with Rayville winning several games this season. Parish girls remain undefeated at home and have not played away.
A confused headline notes the concept of a hollow peace and hints at American troops possibly entering a Latin American state amid tensions and uncertainty about the region.
Washington reports more than 20 000 American troops land and water based at Galveston San Antonio San Diego Los Angeles Guantanamo and Caribbean ports in a precautionary build up. The plan centers on possible cross border action to protect American investments as Diaz's regime weakens and Madero faces insurrection.
Beulah Thompson Dayton Averett Clara Hall Ada Spencer Gladys Gregg Nita Webb form Parish High School lineup for season opener. A large crowd expected as admission set at 25 cents and 15 cents.
The Markets Today reports in New Orleans on March 9 that cotton futures remained steady with gains of 14 to 18 points.
Chicago reports a weak day with wheat dropping 1 2 to 7 8 cents and provisions steady to 7 1 2 cents lower. Dealers noted earlier pressures from supply and demand conditions affecting grain and related futures.
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