31 Mar 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
1
Leading financier J. P. Morgan died today in Rome at noon after a quiet passing. The announcement notes his global influence in finance and philanthropy as tributes pour in from banks and markets worldwide.
John Pierpont Morgan died at 12 05 pm in New York. He had suffered a serious attack before embarking for Europe and severed all business ties on his departure. Morgan controlled about nine billion dollars and shaped U S finance as a dominant industrial organizer and steel financier.
Unsettled conditions bring scattered showers tonight or Tuesday. Forecasters expect variable clouds and intermittent rain across the region with no significant storms in sight.
A profile of J P Morgan tracing his ascent from London to New York, his battles with Gould and Fisk, and his role in founding J P Morgan & Co. It notes major deals including European stock market takes, government bond issues, railroad reorganizations, and his extensive philanthropy and interests. It mentions his family, fortune estimates, and his son J P Morgan Jr. as head of the firm.
An important meeting of the Chambergos Commerce will be held at the organization's headquarters on South Grand Street tonight. Members are urged to attend as plans will be made for the arrival and reception of Prof. Perry G. Holden and his party in Monroe next week.
D Ward King began a speaking tour delivering a telling address to an invited audience at City Hall, outlining plans and urging civic participation during the visit.
Mr. D Ward King spoke at Ouachita parish city hall about fixing poor roads using a split log drag. He traced his discovery from a crooked log split by chance after a ruined corn stalk crusher failed. Within two years he shaped half a mile of road and drew state attention.
Wilson and congressional leaders show unity to carry out the pledge as agreement on the Tarkf bill is reached.
President Wilson, Senator Simmons of North Carolina, and Representative Underwood of Alabama align on the next tariff bill. They foresee a rapid path from introduction to the White House for signature within about twelve weeks.
The News-Star urges readers to buy from reliable local merchants and warns against fraudulent advertising. It emphasizes the paper’s role in protecting customers from unreliable goods and urges trust in trusted advertisers.
In St Louis Missouri on March 31 the direct primary produced mayoral tickets from four parties. The contest is seen as a battle between the two old parties with Dr John H Simon for the Democrats and Henry W Kiel for the Republicans the leading mayoral hopefuls ahead of tomorrow's vote for a four year term and a municipal assembly.
Democrats in Congress project Underwood tariff bills would save consumers about 745 million dollars annually. They argue the current system adds roughly 2.225 billion dollars in yearly price protection, with 1 billion attributed to cotton wool metals chemicals and sugar schedules.
Mr. N G Tippit of West Monroe was bruised and his elbow fractured when his car went over the Ouachita river bank in front of J W Elders place while attempting to turn. The car somersaulted into the water, Tippit fell free during a second roll, suffered a bruised arm and a painful injury to the funny bone, but no serious wounds. He walked home and was treated by physicians.
A Monroe Chamber of Commerce committee surveys the business district this afternoon to galvanize a fifty member party for Prof Holden’s tour. Plans include a Pullman sleeper and private car arrangement to host Holden and distinguished guests, with the A. IL. & G. directing the trip.
Washington March 431 President Wilson will decide whether raw sugar shall go on the free list or carry a small duty in the new tariff bill Chairman Underwood of the Ways and Means Committee is waiting to hear from the President.
Walter H. Page of Garden City New York and the Doubleday Page company has accepted President Wilson's invitation to serve as ambassador to Great Britain.
Charleston D C March 31 as notable Episcopal leaders arrive from across the nation to attend the annual Church Congress. The sessions begin tomorrow and run for four days with both lay and clerical members taking part.
Ohio River floods drive thousands from lowlands from its mouth to Marietta Ohio. Ohio State troops ordered to Cairo and Shawneetown to guard levees as stocks of goods along the river suffer heavy, potentially multi million dollar damage. Beulah Mississippi reports new bankment holding while North Memphis strengthens levees. No lives reported lost.
Lawrenceburg amid heavy floodwaters on March 3 with widespread inundation. Officials report many structures carried away but no expected loss of life due to warnings and flood danger.
Dr. T. B. Wright of the State Board of Health spoke at Central High School, urging medical inspection of public schools and practical health education. He announced his April 1 resignation and move to Monroe to resume private practice, amid talk of a successor.
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