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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
1
Waterland plans its initial trip to New York as the vessel awaits departure. The voyage marks the startup's first transcontinental journey under current schedules and port arrangements.
The Vaterland, largest ship in the world, sails from Hamburg to New York on its maiden voyage. Belonging to the Hamburg American Line, it measures 950 feet in length and 100 feet in width, with a vast 8000 tonnage and luxurious salons, dining rooms, Ritz Carlton restaurant, palm garden, and hotel like accommodations. It features safety innovations post Titanic, inner skin, fire department, submarine signals, wireless, and high speed.
An automobile owned by Walter D. Hill, cashier of the First National Bank, turned turtle near Hinson Bayou bridge at 5:30 pm. J Norman Kramer, proprietor of the Alexandria Steam Laundry, died at the sanitarium after being unconscious since the crash. Chief of Police J W Buie, Hill, and Jack Woods were severely injured. Buie and Woods faced serious, potentially fatal conditions.
Senator Smiths resolutions will be taken up Tuesday. The agenda centers on formal votes and related parliamentary procedures expected to shape committee and floor consideration. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Special to The News-Star Baton Rouge May 12 two resolutions by Senator Smith of Caddo go to next Tuesday's special order. They seek an investigation of the Jane ty sale compromise with the Tensase Basin Levee Board and refunding the state debt. The move likely sparks discussion as lawmakers gain a platform to post themselves on the issue. The session advances with no Monroe battle in sight as Hood and Bryant abandon commission proposals. Racing bill faces opposition and possible referendum. a bond plan to fund state institutions is proposed with mixed support from Governor Hall and Lieutenant Governor Barret.
Bids will be received until 12 o'clock noon May 14 by the Building Committee of Monroe for about 1400 square feet of screening for the City Market. For information and specifications contact R. O. Morrison City Engineer City Hall. The committee reserves the right to reject any bids. J. S. Bloch, Chairman. 9-4.
Advertisers claim women are keen shoppers who read newspaper ads daily and compare value carefully. The piece notes women drive much of newspaper readership and local business, inviting inquiries to the American Newspaper Publishers Association for more information.
Readable fragments indicate a tense preparatory phase for a last stand at Pura La, involving the city and the Vera Cruz faction. Details on dates, forces, or outcomes are not available in the text.
Reports say Huerta plans to abandon Mexico City for a last stand at Puebla as Villa or Zapata could easily seize the city. O Shaughnessy warns against using naval forces to guard oil interests. Bryan notes a new secretary to the U S delegation. Two hundred American refugees arrive from Mexico City including Waters-Pierce employees.
The War Secretary asked Gen Funston to query Gen Maas about Private Perks who allegedly went insane and crossed Mexican lines. Reports say Parks was killed. Denver reports Major Hamrock of the First Colorado National Guard faces murder arson manslaughter and larceny charges.
A cottage at 107 South Fifth Street owned by Mrs. A. E. Butler and occupied by Mr. Faulkner burned at 1:50 this morning. The origin is unknown. occupants escaped with few belongings. Building loss about $2500 and furniture $1090, largely insured. General court martial investigating Ludlow battle context noted.
President Wilson will follow the Democratic caucus decision to drop rural credits legislation this session. Representative Glass says the Federal Reserve Bank act would extend credit to 500 million on farm lands, covering the credits bill scope.
About a thousand people gathered outside President Huerta’s residence in Mexico City to honor the second anniversary of the Canejos battle when Huerta defeated Orozco. Huerta greeted many participants and expressed thanks for the demonstration.
At the Louisiana State shoot in June, Shreveport and Monroe gun clubs prepare for a 150 target race split between five shooters from each club on preliminary day. Shreveport’s new club stunned locals with a tie last Saturday as they gear up for the June tournament with practice days and a trip to Vicksburg. The Louisiana event, slated for June 4 5 and 6, is touted as a major shooting show to be held here. News of Norman Kramer’s death and injuries to Jack Woods and Walter Hill in a Alexandria automobile crash added a somber note to local club anticipations, as Hill and Kramer had promised to attend the State championship.
In Shreveport Louisiana a mob of about 5000 freed Ed Hamilton from Caddo Parish jail after his arrest for brutal assault on 12 year old Birdie Caldwell at the Saenger Theatre. He was dragged to a telegraph pole and hanged amid crowd frenzy as officers were overpowered.
A mob in Shreveport gathered en masse on Tuesday as a brutal lynching occurred, drawing large crowds and eliciting shock and outrage. Police reported chaos and rising tensions as residents watched the public punishment unfold.
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