Bomb Found Near Altar at St Pauls Cathedral
An explosive device was found near the altar at St Pauls Cathedral amid an attempted bombing. Police cordoned the area and investigated the incident, with no immediate injuries reported.
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07 May 1913
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
1
Irish Votes Kill Bill
London May 7 Irish Nationalists vote against the woman's suffrage bill sealing its fate. The measure failed 266 to 219 with over fifty Irish Nationalists opposing. Militant suffragists seen as harming the cause amid acts of arson and protests at St Pauls and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Wroman
St. Catherine's Church
Hatcham
Andrew Bonard Law
A. J. Balfour
Asquith
Reginald McKenna
Lewis Harcourt
E. B. Seely
Winston Spencer Churchill
C. E. Honouse
Sir Edward Grey
David Lloyd George
Rufus Isaacs
Augustine Birrell
Sidney Buxton
C. F. G. Masterman
Sir J. A. Simon
F. D. Acland
Record Run Expected as Iron Mountain Handles Trains
Arkansas Gazette reports the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern line will move 19 special trains and three cars next week on the St Louis to Dallas route. Officials say the rush, with side trips to Hot Springs, will be a major Southwest railroad achievement amid Shriner Imperial Council events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arkansas Gazette
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway
St. Louis
Dallas
Tex
Little Rock
Shriners Imperial Council
F. E. Schroeder
Benton
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Southwest
Schroeder
Rail charter trains set to run for visiting crowds
A plan lists specials from Philadelphia Wheeling Pittsburgh Chicago Indianapolis Jacksonville Atlanta Rochester Richmond Cahlotte N C Memphis Boston St Louis Minneapolis St Paul Evansville Louisville Madison Saginaw Norfolk Grand Rapids Baltimore. Trains will carry three to twelve cars to accommodate visitors and ensure efficient handling of trains and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Rochester
Richmond
Cah
Lotte
N. C
Memphis
Boston
St. Louis
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Evansville
Louisville
Madison
Saginaw
Norfolk
Grand Rapids
Baltimore
Congressmen Aswell Receives Cotton Seed for Flood Areas
Washington May 7 Representatives Aswell of Louisiana found 300 bushels of improved cotton seed during a visit to the Bureau of Plant Industry. He pressed to take it for distributing to flood victims. The entire supply was shipped to Louisiana, split between La Salle and Avoyelles parishes. He also reports progress on the New Orleans Pacific Railway Company suit with a Justice Department representative to speed final disposition of lands in Louisiana valued near a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Aswell
Louisiana
Bureau
Department
Lowsiana
la Salle Parish
Avoyelles Parish
Department of Justice
General Court
Western District of Louisiana
New Orleans Pacific Railway Company
Earnest Knachel
Mississippi 15 Rising Slowly Threatens Lower Crevasse
The Mississippi River continues a slow rise with danger of a serious crevasse in the lower stretches still present. Authorities monitor conditions and urge caution as flood risk persists.
Final Vote on Tariff Bill Delayed for Tax Reasons
A final vote on the tariff bill may be postponed until Thursday due to the impact of the income tax. Lawmakers consider timing changes as the tax issue affects legislative scheduling and strategy.
Suspect Released In Atlanta Murder Case
New Orleans dispatch notes a suspect in the Atlanta murder case has been freed. The Mississippi River rises slowly, with sections two feet below last year’s high in places, while levees face strain from rain hail and crevasses. Vicksburg reports a fall to 51.2 with optimism rising that the worst danger is past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Red River Landing
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
News-Star
Tallulah
Vicksburg
Lake Providence
Miliken
Mississippi Delta
Father Slevin Lectures on Life and Death Uncertainty
Jesuit missionary Father Slevin spoke to Catholics and others on life's uncertainty and death's certainty. He urged living well to die well, citing stories of repentance too late and contrasting the lives of Raphael and Voltaire to illustrate mortality's reach. He asked the audience which death they would prefer and promised a second talk on the Judgment tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Slevin
Raphael
Voltaire
Alleged Atlanta murder suspect released after statement
Houston May 7 P P Bowen arrested yesterday on suspicion in the Mary Phagan killing at Atlanta was released last night Bowen issued a long statement recounting his record since 1908 the chief of police confirmed the statement and the arresting officer was removed from duty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
P. P. Bowen
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Bowen
Ing
King Alfonso Arrives in Paris For Two Day Visit
King Alfonso of Spain arrived in Paris this morning for a two day official visit seen as a major political event. Twenty five thousand troops lined the route and artillery salutes greeted the Spanish monarch amid speculation of a Franco Spanish alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alfonso of
Spain
France
Liquor Question Shelved in Rapides Parish
In Rapides Parish the Police Jury voted 9 to 5 to not call a prohibition election. If the issue is raised again and approved, the law would take effect no earlier than January 1915. Clerk Calvit reports 437 of 864 signers paid poll taxes and 807 of 1,329 signers against paid poll taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Rapides Parish
Clerk of Court Calvit
Phillies President Warns Half of Clubs Lose Money
President Locke of the Phillies says fifty percent of major league clubs are losing money. He urges opening the season earlier to add double headers and more bargain matinees to boost revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
The
Phillies
Visiting Officials Inspect Monroe Fire Safety Progress
State Fire Marshal C H Trousdale and Deputy Marshal Jas A Smith completed a re inspection of Monroe buildings once reviewed by the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Fire Waste They praised improved conditions and noted metal flues remain a concern. Thirty to forty individuals may face notices and possible court action if they do not comply. Frank Roddy Monroe fire chief earned high praise for his capability and commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Trousdale
Jas. A. Smith
Monroe
Louisiana Society For the Prevention of
Mr. Smith
News Star
Smith
Frank Roddy
Smoky Joe Wood Injured Throat Game Star Sidelined
Red Sox ace Smoky Joe Wood suffers injury to the metatarsophalangeal joint and also reports a busted thumb. No return date given as team monitors his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoky Joe
Wood
Red Sox
Joe
No Changes In Bill As Free List Passage Reported
The House advanced the Underwood tariff bill amid Democratic unity and opposition suppression. The debate centered on minority amendments and the income tax clause, with resistance to restoring items to the duty list and a push to tax mutual fire insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Payne
Clark
Underwood
Fitzgerald
New York
Appropriations Committee
Sherley
Kentucky
Hardwick
Georgia
Mann
Gardner
Massachusetts
Garrett
Tennessee
Tariff Commission
Hull
Ways and Means
Vassar Girls Probe Sparks Vice Warrants in Fishkill Landing
A Vassar College case from Poughkeepsie reports that warrants were issued for three young men prominent in Fishkill Landing after information gathered by several Vassar students about conditions here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Fishkill Landing
Newbury
Vessar
D. S. Rice
Charities Aid Association
Conger
Mara
Parrott
Fiskill
Dutchess County
Supidion
Yon
New York
East 148d Street
May Ship Arms to Huerta Government
Washington reports the United States will continue arming the Huerta government in Mexico under strict controls to prevent rebel access. The State Department confirmed this stance amid questions on immunities under the neutrality law and constitutionalist claims in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Mexico
Huerta
State Department
New Orleans
Postmasters to Undergo Competitive Examinations
After a White House conference with President Wilson Postmaster General Burleson announced an executive order requiring all fourth class postmasters now in office or seeking appointments to pass competitive examinations to test fitness. He said the plan also aims to place second and third class postmasters into the classified service within the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Burleson
Parleson
Dickinson pushes plan for Dickinson to Mott railroad line
A large Commercial Club mass meeting in Dickinson North Dakota endorsed building a new rail line to Mott. Governor Hanna and other leaders praised the project. Engineers estimate costs at 19000 dollars per mile with minimal bridge work. The line would retain southern trade and connect at Mott with the Milwaukee road to reach the twin cities and eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mott
Dickinson
Milwaukee Road
Twin Cities
Canadian Baseball League Opens Season in Canada
The Canadian Baseball League began its regular season with Hamilton at Guelph Peterboro at Berlin St Thomas at London and Ottawa at Brantford. Officials predict a highly successful year with eight teams evenly matched and a close pennant race ahead. The schedule spans 112 games and ends on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Baseball League
Hamilton
Guelph
Peterboro
Berlin
St. Thomas
London
Brantford
Plevye
Labor Day
Real Fight on Tariff Bill Starts Thursday
Washington May 7 The tariff bill moves to the Senate Thursday and a real crisis on sugar and rice follows. Democrats split could emerge over three year sugar provisions and duties on rice. hearings may be public or private with witnesses named. Republicans unite against radical Ways and Means proposals as President Wilson backs free sugar and Senate resistance grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Thornton
Ransdell
Finance Committee
Williams
Foster
Henry Pharr
Jules Gouchaux
E. F. Dickinson
Nere
Wilson
Underwood
Republican Party
Willy Nilly
The
Ways and Means Committee
Stone Celebrates 65th Birthday in U S Senate
Washington May 7 Senator William J Stone senior Missouri said to be among the most connected national lawmakers received congratulations in the upper house on his sixty fifth birthday. He came to the senate ten years ago after three terms in the house and four years as Missouri governor. A longtime Democratic power, he is called Gumsahee Bill by Missouri foes in his early career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William J. Stone
Missouri
Stone
Senate
House of Representatives
Senator Stone
Gumsahee Bill
Harmony in Cleveland Naps Boosts Season Prospects
The Cleveland Naps have reduced internal quarrels and strive to win, aiming to sustain a fine season through better team harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Naps
Naps
Also Mentioned on This Page
ST. Paul’s Cathedral
Associated Pres Lordon
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's
Smash Records
Weather Report
Mississippi 15
Alfonso
Cleveland
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