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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1914
Page
1
State lawmakers convene amid high symbolism with a peace dove overhead as debates begin. The scene emphasizes unity and reform, with leaders from key districts present and observers noting cautious optimism.
Special to News-Star Baton Rouge May 11 Harmony dominates opening of the Louisiana General Assembly. Monroe local matter on school law is expected to pass as members acknowledge present injustice while governors and speakers urge nonpartisan, prudent action and economic efficiency.
Speaker Thomas greeting legislators and stressing the duty to enact wise laws for the people. He rebuts calls to limit the session to essential appropriations and urges faithful execution of laws and adherence to campaign pledges despite differing views of the current administration.
Madame Lillian Nordica the famed soprano died in Batavia Java after illness from nervous prostration and pneumonia following injuries from the Tasman steamer’s grounding in December 281st at Gulf of Papua She was cared for at Thursday Island then Batavia where a three week recovery was followed by relapse and death.
A Pittsburg press item notes Prof E M Wollank of the Pittsburg Normal School has been notified of a $25,000,000 estate left to him and his son, R E Wollank, longtime Monroe resident and former City High School teacher now cashier of Delhi State Bank.
The Imperial Council opens its annual session in Atlanta with Shriners gathering for a major meeting. Delegates from chapters nationwide attend to set policy and plans for the charity organization.
Thousands pour into Atlanta as the Imperial Council of the Shrine begins its fortieth annual meeting. Trains fill hotels and homes as visitors flood the city for open air events, bands, and temple processions amid the Shriner welcome.
Senate committee on interstate commerce opens public hearings in Washington to gauge railroads and other large corporations on a bill creating a five member commission to investigate organization business finances management and relations to the interstate trade system.
A proposed commission would regulate any corporation engaged in commerce within federal power. It would require reports from corporations to publicize information and could recommend legislation deemed necessary for public welfare.
By Associated Press Pecos May 11 Leon Cardenas Martinez a Mexican youth was hanged here today for the murder of Emma Brown three years ago. The Mexican government has taken the case to the United States Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court set aside contempt cases against labor leaders Lemuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison for a second time due to a statute of limitations. Also reports from Catania note slight earthquake shocks felt with no damage. last week death toll around four hundred fifty but more may be buried.
Montgomery May 11 The run off in Alabama's primary is underway with former Governor B. B. Comer challenging Charles Henderson for the governorship in a race watched statewide by voters and officials.
Rear Admiral Howard reported that an abandoned Mexican gunboat named Moraios at Mazatlan had been blown up by rebels. The incident was announced in Washington on May 11.
Washington May 11 The Navy Department has asked Admiral Badger for a full report on an unofficial claim that Americans occupied Lobos Island eight miles from the Mexican shore and seized the lighthouse Mexicans say the act violated the armistice Mayo reports twenty three cannon shots heard at Tampico last night The American consul and vice consul remain aboard warships with ten or fifteen Americans refusing to leave
Acting on information of a dash to liberty plot, authorities ring Fort Wingate refugee camp in New Mexico. A heavy cordon seals the area while about five thousand refugees hasten construction of new barricades under guard.
The Building Committee of Monroe invites bids by noon May 14 for about 1400 square feet of screening for the City Market. Details and specs available from R O Morrison City Engineer City Hall. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J B BLOCH, Chairman.
The message extols the Useful Information Section as the daily feature with the most valuable information. It emphasizes that reading the advertising is essential and that it serves public service in every line.
Americans were taken aboard United States ships in a reported security or escort operation amid unclear circumstances. Details about locations or exact dates are not provided in the fragment.
Reports from Juarez describe a fierce night battle at Tampico where Constitutionalists faced Federal forces with equal artillery. French field guns captured at Morgane were used to bombard entrenched positions, with thousands of troops under Pedro Gonzales and Luis Cabellero engaged. Gen Jesus Carranza moved to Monterey.
The American Federation of Musicians opens its nineteenth annual convention in Des Moines Iowa with President Joseph N Weber presiding. Delegates from major U S and Canadian cities attend as sessions run five or six days to discuss band and orchestra welfare and federation history since 1896.
Delegates from every section of the country arrive in Lancaster for the general synod of the Reformed Church in the United States. The triennial meeting begins tomorrow and runs for a week with Rev. James I. Good delivering the opening sermon before the election of his successor.
A national newspaper conference opened in Lawrence under the University of Kansas department of journalism. The event runs through Friday and will cover advertising expense and the cost of living, licensing of newspaper men, and newspapers as public utilities. Speakers include Hamilton Holt, Rev. Washington Gladden, and Lieut. Gov. Barrett O'Hara.
Known magazine and newspaper editors are scheduled to address the conference as Dallas hosts the annual Saengerfest at the Fair Park Coliseum starting tomorrow. Delegates and visitors arrived today for the three day event featuring soloists, a 700 male voices saengerbind chorus, a 1 000 child choir, and the St Louis Symphony Orchestra.
The salt water natatorium will be formally opened on the fifteenth of the month. Daily plunges have begun as preparations finish. The bottom has been scraped, sand added, and walls washed while grounds are beautified. R. J. Nelson oversees refreshment and bathing suit privileges.
John Miller a mechanic for Apgar Auto Company was shot Saturday night. Reports place the incident at the Monroe hotel Sixth Street or a house east of Young's Bayou in East End. Miller survived with two bullet holes in his side though clothes remained intact. Five shots from an automatic pistol were fired. another young man may have been shot but details are unclear.
May 11 New York reporting the President and court martial in Denver as mediators are chosen to sit with foreign representatives to resolve the Mexican question. Cremated by Vera Cruz deaths, seventeen coffins arrived as crowds paid tribute in a four mile funeral cortege to the navy yard. The President spoke briefly of serving mankind and avoiding war, while Dewey’s return prompted rare public demonstrations.
Associate Justice Lamar and Frederick W. Lehman of St. Louis were chosen as United States representatives to appear before mediators on the Mexican question. Secretary Bryan said two representatives are expected to attend.
Vera Cruz report says three Huerta representatives will sail late today for Havana and Key West with full power to negotiate a treaty but prominent Mexicans doubt their authority to bind with treaty terms.
In Denver on May 11 a general court martial for all militia involved in the Ludlow clash with strikers began at the State rifle range. The court will forward recommendations to the State military commission for a formal investigation of the battle.
Montgomery May 11 Democratic voters in Alabama held a general primary for the second time in a month. The run off determined state and county ticket candidates with six names on the state slate including E B Comer vs Charles Henderson for governor and other races. Final results due tomorrow.
Delegates and visitors have begun arriving in Sedalia for the Missouri G A R encampment. The city is richly decorated and the two day gathering will include meetings of the Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the G A R and affiliated veteran groups.
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