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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1914
Page
1
An event in Par where Com Barry leads ceremonies for the unveiling of an Associated Press prankster statue. Local officials and residents attend as the tribute to mischief maker signals a new chapter for the town.
The unveiling in Washington followed a national ceremony with President Wilson and Secretary Daniels present. A great niece pulled the cords revealing the Barry statue by John J. Boyle, costing 43000 dollars, depicting Barry in naval dress with sword. A large naval parade and midshipmen from Annapolis participated.
Delegations totaling about a million and a half Americans of Norwegian birth gathered in Minneapolis and St Paul for the Syttende Mai centennial celebration. The event recalls Norway’s 1814 constitution at Eidsvoll and the 1905 dissolution of the union with Sweden. The weekend features parades, bygdelags reunions, and talks by Governor Warhurst and Norwegian Minister H. H. Bryn, with religious services planned for Monday.
Senator Smitivs investigation resolutions appear likely to fail, with analysts noting uncertain support and procedural hurdles. The report outlines possible paths and potential political risk for the chamber as debate continues.
Special correspondence from News-Star reports that Baton Rouge officials expect both Leon Smith resolutions on the Tensas Basin Levee Board land sale compromise and the State debt refund to fail next Tuesday. Opponents call the investigations unnecessary as the matters are considered closed, while some supporters push for full inquiry to quash rumors. The debate centers on political implications and whether investigations could reveal new facts or simply waste time.
Notice states the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf Railway sale was adjourned and will not proceed at the advertised noon time in front of the courthouse or rail yard as previously announced.
Special Master A A Gunby extended the deadline per Judge Boarman allowing trustees more time to inspect the company holdings. No bids were received due to the postponement. J M Parker manager and receiver denied any plan to merge the A L and G Railway with Ashley Drew and Northern, calling reports fiction.
Associated Press report from Washington notes Senator Walsh stating that Mr Bryan approved the tolls exemption plank after deliberation. Bryan and Walsh were on the resolutions sub committee at the Baltimore convention and discussed the plank in committee.
A Jonesboro notary public has begun performing marriages, previously reserved for judges and clergy. He tied the knot for two couples over the past month and more recently for another pair, unknowingly exceeding his powers. The couples must now have their vows re-made to ensure legality.
Associated Press reports May 16 that American Consul Silliman, imprisoned at Saltillo, is en route to Mexico City but delayed by interrupted rail service. Canada reports the fall of Taxpam as Federals exit without firing a shot.
Advertising guidance from a vintage bureau urging merchants and manufacturers to use newspapers as the best medium to reach daily readers. It emphasizes the daily newspaper's concentrated circulation and offers free information from the Bureau of Advertising.
State Board of Health orders closure of City Market 10 after findings prompt better conditions and sanitation reviews. Officials warn continued violations could trigger permanent shutdown until standards are met.
Dr. Oscar Dowling president of the State Board of Health and Assistant Attorney General Harry Gamble arrived from New Orleans to file action in district court aimed at forcing Monroe to upgrade the city market. They inspected the market house praised its unsanitary condition and outlined plans to shut off fresh meat supply until the Sanitary Code is met. A contract to screen the market and improve facilities was awarded to J. T. Davis.
Judge Gilbert L. Dupre of St. Landry proposes reviving the sheriff's fee bill of 1898 Act 208 with the main provision allowing fees for making an actual levy. Baton Rouge reports outline the revision aim and scope.
Sheriffs met Thursday noon with Marion L. Swords presiding to discuss the Dupre bill and a parish commission bill still in embryo. The Dupre measure, favored by the group, would entitle the sheriff to fees from settlements whether funds pass through his hands or not.
A special to the Shreveport Times reports that C Jefferson alias Will Gillens, tied to the Chandler murders, was arrested at Smithland Texas and confessed involvement with four other men. Sheriff Payne heads toward Taylor Ark with two suspects as authorities seek remaining defendants.
Mexican delegates and officials gather for mediation talks at Niagara Falls May 20. Constitutionalist forces in Tampico assure the US consul that foreigners may return safely as business slowly resumes despite scarce money and closed banks. Off Mazatlan rebels cut water, raising sickness fears. the governor disarms police amid threats of internal revolt.
Secretary Bryan refused to make public the Spanish ambassador’s statement sent today, calling it urgent. He said the document concerns private Parks and will not be released at this time.
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans to elicit key testimony from the president regarding the vanquished millions taken from New Haven stockholders and diverted to favored financiers. The Mellon investigation is also due to offer significant statements Monday. Meridian, Mississippi A and M College defeated Alabama baseball five to EwWO.
Harry Thaw will depart Concord with guards for a summer resort near White Mountain after eight months under guard in a hotel. He travels with the required security and others by law as arranged by his associates.
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