05 May 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1913
Page
1
Mr Wilson signals a gradual reduction in the cost of living. He foresees cheaper essentials for households as economic conditions improve and prices ease across basic commodities.
Washington May 5. Congressman Underwood says tariff cuts may lower prices only after stock clearances and competitive forces. President Wilson reassures no immediate job loss while noting adjustments. Gardner cautions that the free market basket could rise or fall, depending on future prices and wages.
Unsettled weather continues with showers tonight or Tuesday and cooler temperatures likely. The forecast calls for lingering rain chances and a drop in highs, affecting plans across the region.
Leaders voice mixed views on tariff cuts. Underwood argues American labor and machinery keep unit production costs competitive with abroad while wage levels vary by country and union strength. Some fear mill closures, but officials avoid dire predictions as GOP leaders urge optimism and caution against pessimism.
Engineers express optimism about the stability of remaining levees after assessments. They cite safeguards and improved designs that reduce flood risk and enhance riverine protection for communities downstream.
Associated Press reports Weather Bureau reduces forecasted flood peaks for Baton Rouge Donaldsonville and New Orleans as Gibson Landing crevasse waters recede. Levees south of Vicksburg seen as holding with rapid flood decline expected. crop replanting planned by June 1 amid continued rains and one reported drowning near Churchill Mississippi.
Delegates from English speaking nations gathered at New York City Hall as Mayor Gaynor opened an International Conference to plan the 100th anniversary of the 1814 Treaty of Ghent. Notable participants included Lord Weardale, Sir Arthur Lawley, and Joseph Choate. The event featured a luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria and continued discussions on commemorative activities centered on December 24 1914 January 5 1915 and February 17 1915 with a final dinner at the Hotel Astor May 9 and a Hudson River excursion if weather allows.
Cettinje Montenegro May 5 King Nicholas of Montenegro decided today to evacuate the fortress of Scutari in response to the demand of the European powers.
Berlin reported Montenegro informed the German foreign office no conditions accompanied the transfer of Scutari to the powers. The date for evacuation was not stated, but authorities expect first steps within twenty four hours.
Monroe officials and Knights of Columbus announce a local amusement event led by Jas. B. Grambling formerly of Chicago. The act titled Modern Musical Comedy Minstrels features twenty young ladies and is expected to be one of Monroe's best local productions at Sugar's Theatre on May 16.
Father Slevin arrived from New Orleans to hold the Catholic Mission at St Matthew's Church. He spoke on The End of Man and announced a second talk on Fall of Angels and of Man at 7 30 this evening. The public is invited.
Monroe mourns as C. T. Dixon dies after sudden illness Saturday. He was 52, survived by wife and six children Melville C T Dixon Jr Harold Helen Hortense Lady Bird. Services at Methodist church conducted by Rev. Miller and Rev. Farrington with choir and Knights of Pythias lodge service at City Cemetery. Pallbearers named Sen积gty.
Reverend E Godbold of Alexandria is registered at the Monroe hotel today.
Visiting delegates with a small American Committee party depart for Boston to be entertained by the Centenary Celebration Committee and Mayor Fitzgeralds civic group. They then proceed to Washington to meet President Wilson and his cabinet on May 12, visit Richmond and Philadelphia, then Chicago and return via Detroit Buffalo and Niagara Falls before sailing for England on May 21.
Burglars forced open the V S and P passenger depot safe last night and stole about $200 in cash and $70 in checks. Relief Agent J E Hoge, temporarily in charge, prevented a richer haul. Ticket office door damaged with a chisel, no explosives used. Check cashing reduced cash and $365 was shipped to New Orleans. No clues surfaced as robbery discovered this morning.
President Wilson received via telegram the California anti alien land bill and will wait for Secretary Bryan to return Thursday with first hand information before taking further steps. Ambassador Chinda will not present Japan’s protest until Bryan’s return.
Weather Bureau bulletin predicts a wet spell for the South with frequent showers in central valleys and southern states. Warm first half for Eastern States, frosts in Northwestern and Rocky Mountain plateau areas, and generally fair conditions in plains regions.
The Court of Appeals in Washington sustained contempt judgments against Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor in the Bucky Stove and Range Co case. Gompers receives 30 days imprisonment while Morrison and Mitchell are fined $500 each with no jail term. The chief justice dissented seeking reversal of the entire judgment.
A Nice dispatch reports ex Empress Eugenie nearing full recovery from a winter illness. May 5 marks her 87th birthday, born in Granada in 1826.
Sunday school workers announce a major campaign to raise interest in religious schooling across communities. organizers aim to recruit volunteers, expand programs, and engage families through school events and outreach.
A Baptist church led Sunday School movement in Monroe and West Monroe launches a city wide census to identify every resident for church influence. R. O. Randle elected chairman with F D Gibbs as secretary. Districts will be drawn and a districting committee named.
Representative Elder of Louisiana declared he would vote for the bill, saying he is a Democrat. He claimed his state's sugar industry is a thing of the past and sided with the leaders of the party in support.
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