Dr Dowling Responds Calmly to Parker Attack
The report notes Dr Dowling’s temperate reply to a caustic public jab from Parker, delivered in a dignified and composed manner. No further details are provided.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
1
Dowling replies to Parker over penitentiary health concerns
Dr. Oscar Dowling, president of the State Board of Health, responds to Col. C. Harrison Parker’s criticisms with tempered language. He notes the issue is sanitary conditions at the Baton Rouge penitentiary and Angola Farm, disputing numerous specific claims and stressing the need for substantiated statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
New Orleans
Oscar Dowling
State Board of Health
C. Harrison Parker
Penitentiary Board of Control
Board of Control State Penitentiary
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Penitentiary
Angola Farm
L. G. Stirling
B. L. Barrow
Angola
Compliment Paid Dr. T. E. Wright Resigns to Enter Practice
Dr. Oscar Dowling president of the State Board of Health forwards his reply to Dr. T. E. Wright regarding Wrights March 1 resignation effective April 1. Dowling regrets the resignation and praises Wrights two years of service while noting some resignations may be submitted at the next Board meeting. Wright is to pursue private practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News-Star
Oscar Dowling
State Board of Health
T. E. Wright
Bond scheme not given up back from East Gov Hall
East Government Hall reports the outlook for sale as encouraging despite doubts about the bond scheme. Officials say the plan remains active and progress continues toward final approval and market viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Gov
Low Wages and Morality Clash on Reform Causes
A debate divides reformers and opponents over the roots of wrongdoing. Advocates argue economic deprivation drives vice while others push cultural and moral catalysts. The argument shapes policy proposals and public sentiment.
Louisiana Governor Tackles State Pressing Issues
Governor Hall warns the state is being knocked by its own people as tensions rise. He cites crowd reactions and actions including hammering at symbols of dissent in New York, signaling a volatile political moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
New York
Hall
New Orleans
Daily States
Washington
Gottlieb
Baton Rouge
Scorching Indictment and Political Tensions Across States
Governor Hall defends Louisiana 4s bond program amid home opposition and foreign investor interest. Chicago’s Senate Commission hears grim letters from women in the underworld about wage ethics and morality amid reform debates.
Servian Transports Riddled With Shells Near Scutari
News from Cetinje Montenegro reports four Servian transports carrying troops were shelled by an unidentified warship. Two ships burned with casualties not yet confirmed. Accounts differ on the attacking vessel's flag and identity, with alleged Turkish Hamdieh or another Austro Hungarian colored cruiser. The incident fuels anti Austria sentiment after Vienna objected to Servian aid at Scutari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetinje
Montenegro
Scu
Austro- Hungary
Austria
Servia
Scutari
Lectures by D Ward King on improved public highways
The Chamber of Commerce schedules five lectures by D Ward King on good roads with demonstrations. Dates run from March 29 in Monroe to April 3 in Logtown, with Fairbanks City on March 31 and Calhoun on April 1 and Millhaven on April 2. A demo follows each address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
D. Ward King
Monroe
Fairbanks City
Calhoun
Millhaven
Logtown
Captain Bill McDonald Seen for U S Marshal Post
Washington reports Captain Bill McDonald veteran bodyguard to President Wilson and former Texas Ranger is slated for United States marshal for the northern district of Texas. A senator praised his marksmanship while Captain Bill joked about which eye he could shoot at three hundred yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bill’ McDonald
Wilson
Texas
Bill
Living wage debate stirs civic groups and stores
A tainted letter from L. M. voices harsh truths about wages and exploitation as civic bodies push for living wage measures. Stores report girls asking for higher pay while committees plan a mass meeting by the Juvenile Protective Association, Consumers' League and Women’s Trade League to discuss a living wage and a Saturday half holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staite
L. M
Juvenile Protective Assocation
Consumers’ Leagu
Women's Trade League
AVNs Alleged Assailant on Trial in Indianapolis
Detective Robert J. Foster, once with the National Erectors Association, goes on trial for allegedly striking Frank M. Ryan, president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, after being ordered from Ryan’s office on January 27, 1912. The case runs as part of the dynamite conspiracy investigation linked to union officials.
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Indianpolis
Ind
Robert J. Foster
Frank M. Ryan
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Foster
National Erectors’Association
Ryan
Federal Grand Jury
Pennsylvania Progressives Gather for State Conference in Philadelphia
Philadelphia March 13 Leaders responsible for Theodore Roosevelt’s Pennsylvania victory gathered for the first annual State conference of Progressives. The two day event opens with Gifford Pinchot’s address on Conservatism and Roosevelt is set to speak tonight. Tomorrow’s sessions cover Popular Rule and Social and Industrial Injustice with a banquet featuring ex Senator Beveridge as chief speaker.
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Philadelphia
Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Important Chamber Meeting Monday Night in Monroe
A Monroe Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for Monday night at 7 30 at headquarters on South Grand Street. It will discuss hosting two national figures D Ward King and Prof Perry G Holden and plans for their entertainment and tour through Ouachita parish and Louisiana to boost highway improvements and a 100 million bushel corn crop effort. Attendance by all members is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
South Grand Street
Monroe
D. Ward King
Ouachita Parish
Perry G. Holden
Louisiana
Holden
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Ruston
Jonesboro
Dodson
Winnfield
Alexandria
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Sane’ of Commerce
President Wilsons Attitude Seen On Public Service Terms
President Wilsons stance on federal officeholders terms allows service if not objectionable. Indicates cautious approach to tenure and reform, with potential implications for government staffing.
Faithful policy may delay two-year office terms in Louisiana
Washington reports President Wilson may let Republican officeholders in Louisiana and nationwide finish their terms unless they show exceptional political activity. The rule could extend ties for Hebert and Borah, affect Voegte and Voegte successors, and raise questions about endorsements and terms for Leonhardt, Loisel, and others, sparking protests in Congress.
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Washington
Wilson
Louisiana
Thornton
Ransdell
Leonhardt
Woodrow Wilson
Charlton Heettie
Taft
Voegrtle
Byrnes
Beattie
McReynolds
Frere
Internal Revenue Collector
Colector Hebert
Borah
Foster
Jack Parker
Ouachita
Hebert
Charles Fuqua
Victor Loisel
Loisel
Robert F. Broussard
Postmaster Leonhardt
Behan
Sstopinal
Representative Dupre
Voegte
Congress
House
New Orleans
Shreveport
Cleveland
Former Bank President Goes To Trial In New Jersey
In Trenton on March 13 the case of Robert M. Petty, former president of First National Bank of Washington New Jersey, was moved for trial in the U S District Court after numerous postponements. Petty is indicted for misusing bank funds and pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Robert M. Petty
First National Bank of Washington
United States
Dstrict
Petty
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Associated Press
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W. J. Everett
John P. Fallon
Henry Ward Beecher
Avn
Pres. Wilson
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