10 May 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
1
Cotton farmers press Congress to secure harsher terms as they increase lobbying pressure on United States senators to act on farm policy and crop support measures.
Washington reports that cotton farmers in the Carolinas and Georgia, joined by rice growers in Arkansas, pressured Senators to seek higher duties on cotton textiles and related goods. President Wilson is said to favor readjusting rates, with Farmers’ Union influence potentially swaying key Democracy senators on wool sugar and other protections.
Reported stand by Senator Clarke on the Underwood bill could benefit cane and beet sugar farmers in Louisiana and Texas while imposing damages on others. Philadelphia marks the dedication of the Henry Phipps Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, aimed at tuberculosis study and treatment.
The thirty ninth annual Nobles of the Mystic Shrine conclave opens in Dallas Pallas Texas May 10 with religious services at the Scottish Rite Cathedral preached by Bishop Garrett. The four day visit features grand longhorn barbecue banquets vaudeville shows and band concerts for members and families with tours of Texas after the gathering.
Secretary Bryan and Ambassador Chinda met to discuss the evolving situation in a high level conference today. Both officials reviewed diplomatic steps and potential responses as tensions remain.
Secretary of State Bryan and Japanese Ambassador Viscount Chinda conferred about California anti alien land bill for an hour. Viscount Childa visited Councilor Moore after, with no statement given. Bryan plans to brief President Wilson before any formal reply from the State Department.
The plan outlines time for examination and discussion as the next stage toward peace. It emphasizes delays to allow thorough review by involved parties and key organizations before moving forward.
Secretary of State Bryan extols the new peace law as the latest step toward lasting harmony. He outlines three forces driving peace and says the US will pursue agreements with all nations to halt war until disputes are resolved. Delegates from 26 nations attend the Washington dinner marking one hundred years of peace among English-speaking peoples.
Lake Providence Louisiana May 10 relief dominates as danger from high water appears over with 1913 fight receding as history. government barges are removed from the levee and the Columbia will moor for the last time. payments totaling about twenty eight thousand dollars are made along East Carroll front and drains along the levee road are filled as seepage recedes.
Tomorrow at St Matthew’s a first class twenty three will receive first communion at seven a m. Later a class of thirty four will be confirmed by Bishop Van de Ven. A 3 p m reunion for investiture in the Scapular follows with refreshments on the church lawn. At 7 30 p m baptismal vows are renewed and Father Slevin S J will close the mission.
Washington in May 10 report states President Huerta’s reminder about restrictions on Wilson’s official contacts with the Mexican government will not change his status. Wilson will continue to handle essential embassy business, without being recalled or given passports, due to potential upheaval for Americans in Mexico. The State Department deems his work important for American interests.
In Mexico City on May 9 Henry Lane Wilson the U S ambassador has no official standing with the Huerta administration. Huerta said he would treat Wilson as a personal friend but diplomatically he has no standing. El Pais denounced U S policy urging withdrawal of Wilson and consular officers.
Text notes General Huerta pledged to secure a quick settlement and authorized Foreign Minister La Barra to negotiate with Ambassador Wilson, but no arrangement has been completed.
An international tribunal report supports a peace plan to submit disputes to arbitration before hostilities. The president envisions treaties with nations to prevent war by separating fact from honor and harnessing public opinion. The Monroe Gun Club held a second shoot with scores led by J T Austin and Poncefort Cann, inviting more members weekly.
London dated report states two more bombs linked to militant suffragettes were found this morning. One hidden in the Lime Street Station passenger waiting room in Liverpool and another in the Reading post office sorting room, both before a clock set to trigger.
Western Star Lodge No 24 F and A M held a well attended meeting on Walnut street conferring the Master’s Degree on a candidate. Visiting Masons from Collins ton and Huttig lodges attended and praised the degree work. A spaghetti supper at E L Owens restaurant followed.
Reports show the Mississippi River remained stationary at all monitored points on Friday. Officials described the levels as unchanged with no flooding observed.
Federal inspectors begin investigation into the Concordia disaster in which fifteen drowned as wreckage and refugees were reported. Reports describe a caving cross from Sixty Mile Post and the hurried 200 foot bulkhead under a government surveyor to avert levee failure.
Clayton La May 10 Benjamin F Keily and Co M Bean United States inspectors of steam vessels arrived here Friday to start an investigation into the sinking of the Concordia rescue boat after it struck a railroad bridge pier last Friday. Fifteen of 125 flood refugees aboard were drowned. Inspectors expect to finish the inquiry in a few days. The remains of A D Geoghegan were sent to Fayette for interment. A barge suction brought the body to surface and it is believed he was held by the boiler deck or drowned in his stateroom.
The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce will convene Tuesday night to discuss upcoming projects and economic plans for the business community. The meeting aims to outline initiatives, allocations, and stakeholder engagement.
The Missouri Supreme Court granted rehearing in the ouster proceedings against the Standard Oil Company of Indiana and appointed a commission to take testimony on the company’s good faith in severing ties with any trusts.
Members of the Socialist party national committee gather in Chicago for the first representative conference since the Progressive party's emergence. The meeting will review the current political scene and discuss plans for next year's congressional and legislative campaigns.
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