29 Mar 1913
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
1
A band of desperate robbers known as yeggs were chased through Dallas by Burns detectives after a bank job. Authorities captured the trio, halting their spree. The men face immediate charges and are being booked for the robbery.
Five suspects including Henry Robinson and his wife A Karslake alias Jim Lake are jailed in Dallas for the Bastrop Bank burglary. Nearly 4000 in cash and 3000 in diamonds recovered. transit from Houston to Dallas traced by Burns detectives. Bank loss about 12000, with multiple southern safe blowings linked to the gang.
Tonight and Sunday unsettled with warmer conditions. Light to moderate winds and chances of brief showers across the resort area.
Prof Holden prepares for a Louisiana tour drawing wide attention as officials and locals anticipate his visit. The trip aims to promote research and engage with academic and civic groups across multiple cities.
Siaty blocks are submerged, Cincinnati remains crowded with refugees as the city confronts a severe humanitarian challenge and mounting needs. Authorities struggle to coordinate aid while residents seek shelter and safety.
A Monroe led train of bankers railroad men and educators will join Prof Perry G Holden on a five day Louisiana tour to promote a hundred bushel corn crop in 1914. The initiative is backed by Monroe Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf railway with organizers in Chicago Atlanta and New Orleans arranging publicity and letters to farmers.
Cincinnati faces flood crisis as the Ohio River covers the lower city and refugees flood in. Hotels are full, transport is strained, and relief organizations mobilize while sixty blocks are underwater across Newport and Covington. Many workers lose jobs as plants sit in floodplain districts.
President Wilson welcomes Bnai B'rith delegates arriving for the district convention in Washington. Delegates from Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Maryland and D C will attend the sessions which open tomorrow. A key issue is Julius Rosenwald's plan to pension Jewish widows with dependent children. Wilson will host the delegation at the White House Monday afternoon followed by a cabinet banquet.
London March 29 The National Union of Railwaymen formed today by merging the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants United Pointsmen and Signalmen Society and the General Railway Workers Union. It claims 188000 members and 2230000 dollars in resources. The union adopts a syndicalist aim to cover all railway workers and plans to mobilize practically every employee in a strike.
Dayton reports improved conditions after water works were restored. Governor Cox's secretary said ninety bodies have been recovered as rescuers dig through mud and debris, with many victims identified and buried. The Leonard building collapse remains a death toll report with at least thirty killed.
Secretary of War Garrison telegraphed President Wilson from Dayton that men in relief work may bring their wives on the tour. The trip will be conducted on a high plane and their presence is desired.
A brief discussion on how people value items by usefulness beauty intrinsic worth and historic value. It notes that high quality goods offer greater service and satisfaction and urges readers to trust merchants in THE NEWS STAR for honest values and reliable ads.
A statement asserts ground relief efforts are adequately managed and that the speaker need not travel from Washington to address the food district, emphasizing ongoing safety and stability for the country.
Memphis engineers assure levees will hold as railroads raise tracks to survive the flood. Mississippi planters in Sunflower and Quitman counties brace for the highest water ever seen. Water encroaches Hickman Kentucky business district as merchants move stocks.
As Ohio River waters rise, Cincinnati grapples with 64-foot stage and forecast to reach 70 feet. Covington and Dayton, Kentucky suffer extensive flooding. Ludlow and Bromley submerged. Bridges close, transport halts, looting prevented, aid funds organized, and price gouging curb enforced.
Local agent J. Lowe for Kissal Motor Kar Co. traveled south to Lake Charles where he sold ten Kissal Kars to Calcasieu Motor Co. and similarly ten Kissal Kars to Sloan Motor Co. in Alexandria.
The Southern Express Company will deliver all flood relief supplies in Ohio and Indiana at no charge provided boxes do not exceed 100 pounds. Money orders for flood relief will be issued free of cost.
Mr. S. J. Heard, a permanent citizen of Ruston, is visiting Monroe today.
A brief note urges advancing agriculture farming to keep pace with improvements in the business world. Emphasizes competitiveness, productivity, and modernization to support economic growth.
Cyrus H. McCormick, president of International Harvester, urges rapid adoption of improved farming methods. He cites De Vries and Hopkins on potential famine, lauds Holden Moore Hayes Knapp for agricultural insight, and argues that future gains will come from smarter practices and organizational efficiency. The piece stresses modern harvesting progress and the need to hasten a new agricultural era for public good.
Mr J F E Peters returned last night from a brief visit to Hot Springs Arkansas. He was welcomed home by friends and will resume his duties at the office tomorrow.
The Moose will organize a large class of candidates in their hall on South Grand Street tomorrow afternoon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.