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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
1
Endorsed by J and Senate, Ransdell and Thornton vote with Republicans in a close party contest. The brief notes a partisan split highlighting key names and a heated margin.
Democratic leaders succeed in sending the Underwood tariff bill to the Senate Finance Committee for hearings, with the Penrose LaFollette amendment defeated 41 to 36. Simmons prevailed to refer the bill without public hearings as rivals pressed for openness. Senator James defended Wilson and free sugar. President Wilson’s stance cited. Public galleries filled as the vote neared.
The article notes that last year pork worth 421000 dollars was shipped into Monroe and credits Prof. Perry G. Holden. It highlights that every boy and girl in Monroe participated in hog raising activities.
A letter from Agricultural Commissioner H M Cottrell details Otis Woods of Dodson High School hog club fame. Woods won state sweepstakes, earned cash prizes, and sold pigs totaling 257 dollars fifty cents gross, with two pigs valued at 25 dollars each from Fort Worth stockyards. The report praises boys and girls who raise hogs to bolster home industry and education.
Domingo Rosillo, a Cuban aviator, arrived in Havana at 8 10 AM after flying from Key West which he left at 5 35. The Cuban government offered 10000 for the flight and dispatched a cruiser and two gunboats to patrol the route. Augustine Paria also tried the flight but turned back due to high winds.
Rev L H Swayze left this morning for Hughes Chapel near the State line. Mr and Mrs Harry Culver of Bosco are guests at the Monroe hotel today. There will be no preaching at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning at the West Monroe Methodist church. The usual service will be held at 8 p.m. Mr Ed Greenblatt spent yesterday and last night in Monroe to look after the show at Sugars Theatre and was warmly received by friends.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Monsieur Dubuc proves versatile as he excels on the mound and also contributes with his bat in support of the team.
John M. Parker delivers keynote at large gathering urging passage of the Newlands Bill. Voters hear support for federal action and legislative push from a prominent speaker.
The Pall Mall Gazette discusses the possibility of Japanese war in the context of a California land controversy. The article frames how international conflict could affect domestic land issues and policy responses.
A large New Orleans audience at Tulane Theatre backs the Newlands river regulation bill as the sole solution to flood protection. Gov Hall and speakers including John M. Parker urge Federal control of levees, arguing the “levees only” policy fails to protect life and property behind earthen embankments along the Mississippi.
London Pall Gazette argues war possible between the United States and Japan over California land rights. It notes Australia and Western Canada would back the U S in conflict and cites opening of the Panama Canal as a motive for Japan. In Washington, a tougher U S stance toward Huerta is anticipated with a new ambassador planned for Huerta.
A Tokio mass meeting condemned irresponsible war talk and urged equal treatment for Japanese. Speakers denounced white aggression against colored races, citing lynching in the American South. R O Roy of Ashley Drew and Northern railway visited Monroe. Potatoes for market buyers urged to contact Secretary Ellison of the Chamber of Commerce. Ellzey of Missouri and North Arkansas railroad was in Monroe.
Jackson Mississippi May 17 R M Fore a Natchez traveling salesman charged with seduction of a girl in Richland parish La has been taken to Louisiana to stand trial Governor Brewer granted a requisition Fore was arrested at Hattiesburg after being recognized by Traveling Sergeant McCay of the Mississippi penitentiary An officer traveled from Louisiana with requisition papers but Fore filed habeas corpus delaying proceedings
A fugitive named Fore, previously jailed in Richton Louisiana for a crime against a merchant's daughter, escaped about a year ago and was not recaptured until Mc Coy saw him in Hattiesburg. He pleaded with authorities not to be sent back, fearing death in Louisiana.
John EK. O Neal a prosperous contractor arrived in Monroe from Hermitage Arkansas last Saturday and vanished after making purchases and ensuring a package was sent to his home. A checked payment he used has remained honored as authorities search for signs of foul play. Officers report no trace of him.
After heavy rain, automobiles hit open trenches dug by plumbers in city streets. One car was badly damaged and the driver bruised near Monroe Sanatorium. Residents fear more wrecks as holes remain and call for proper backfilling to prevent injuries.
The Chamber of Commerce executive board approved final plans by the Southern Improvement Company for selling lots in the Alexandria addition and for establishing factories along the Iron Mountain railroad. The contract with Alexander Land Company and T. K. Flournoy trustee will be signed by President Titche. Endorsement clears the way for the company to begin selling enough lots to advance the project.
President Am American Woolen Co. to face a jury next Monday as the high profile case against millionaire executive Wood proceeds. The proceedings highlight a notable business leadership trial with significant public interest.
William M Wood president of the American Woolen Company Fred E Atteau and Dennis J Colling are slated for trial in Suffolk Superior Court on a conspiracy charge linked to dynamite planted in Lawrence during the 1912 textile strike The case draws wide attention as prosecutors pursue the inside facts behind the alleged plot and Wood’s rise from poverty to industrial prominence.
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