14 May 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
1
Republicans oppose Harris’s nomination for director of the Census Bureau, arguing against her selection. The dispute centers on policy direction and governance of the agency as the nomination faces resistance within the party.
Senate Republicans opened a major fight over W J Harris of Georgia for census director, delaying a vote for nearly five hours of closed session. The dispute centers on qualifications versus political appointment, with Durand's impending resignation framed as context.
The passage recalls Leonard Wood rising to brigadier general ahead of many senior officers, later confirmed after a Senate debate filled with strong opinions for and against his promotion and timing.
Part three of the Bureau of Corporations report on steel costs shows a large gap between book costs and net costs. The United Steel Corporation’s book cost for Bessemer steel rails averages 21.53 per unit, while net cost without intercompany profits is 16.67.
Naval authorities guard war secrets as investigators probe theft of plans. Detected breach raises security concerns and prompts heightened vigilance across military facilities. Authorities urge vigilance and cooperation during the inquiry.
An article portrays IMRS figure Arthur Dodge mocking suffragists with a roast aimed at anti leader Parad inspiring militants. The piece notes public display and theatrical critique centered on gender suffrage politics.
Secretary Bryan tells Pennsylvania legislators there is no need for a Progressive Party and lauds tariff legislation. In Washington detectives pursue a leak linked to stolen Dreadnaught Pennsylvania wiring plans as Navy bureaus report missing documents heightening security fears.
New York May 14 The suffrage controversy heats as Mrs Arthur M Dodge president of the Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage says the parade was simply sex appeal She notes the garter and red rose displayed during the march and questions the movement's aims Harrisburg May 14 Secretary Bryan tells Pennsylvania lawmakers on democracy vs aristocracy and predicts a general presidential primary with nominees chosen by the people He cites Governor Cox and reforms as Democratic progressives under Wilson.
In Atlanta on May 14, Presbyterians from the United States will meet for two weeks as four church bodies the Presbyterian Church North South United and Associated Reform hold sessions together for the first time. Mass meetings in four venues will address missions evangelism education and work among colored people. Committees on union will report to presbyteries with a goal of organic national union. Sessions open tomorrow for ten to twelve days.
Mrs Helen D Longstreet widow of a Confederate general says Col Albert E Boone of Clarksburg West Virginia offered her a post in his office at 3600 dollars a year after the Democratic administration denied reappointment as Gainesville Georgia postmaster. She compares the offer to General Longstreet's acceptance of a commission from President Grant.
The debate centers on suffragists and women's fashion, with critics arguing banners claim abolition of social evil and accusing suffragettes of sensationalism. Comments compare attire to Annette Kellerman and question whether voting will legislate morals, predicting three generations needed for higher standards.
The Southern Baptists met in St Louis to elect officers appoint committees and hear reports from the boards of foreign and home missions, home missions and the Sunday School Board with delegates from all Southern States and returned missionaries from Asia Africa and Spanish America.
Parchman Miss May 14 Perkins Edwards a sergeant at the State penitentiary died at his Camp No 5 home from morphine taken during personal crisis He left a note to his wife claiming he felt doomed He named two sons John 14 and Samuel 11 and requested his watch and Masonic ring be given to them His body to be shipped to Artesia Miss Surviving wife and two sons are listed.
Executive committee meeting in the Chamber of Commerce room approves a permanent La Fourche basin survey to fix boundaries and estimate costs. John P. Parker presents a resolution to memorialize Congress for national control of the Mississippi river and its tributaries, urging President Wilson to back the effort.
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