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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
1
Readers see how state politics shapes early deliberations as the First Week reports on legislative discussions and key political maneuvers influencing policy direction during the initial session days.
Special correspondence reports friends of Governor Hall push for a constitutional amendment to permit a second consecutive term. The plan faces opposition and requires two thirds in the General Assembly and voter approval. A salary increase bill and field shaping indicate ongoing behind the scenes effort to keep Hall active in politics.
The article surveys potential candidates as Governor Hall nears term end. It notes speculation about a switch to the judiciary, mentions Senator Walter Burke and Lieutenant Governor Barret as possible contenders, and cites figures like Dr. Oscar Dowling and Attorney General Pleasant as being discussed, with no clear announcements yet.
Union Press Association notes that Pennsylvanians vote tomorrow in a historic primary. Voters will name for the first time a United States senator by direct vote, plus four congressmen at large and 32 district representatives, alongsideState officers and judiciary candidates. The piece outlines party stakes, with Penrose’s renomination as the central GOP issue and contrasting hopes of Republicans, Democrats, and Progressives for 1916 election dynamics.
City market is closed while preparation and repairs proceed in the area. Butchers in other quarters will trade as MARARET House undergoes renovation.
A state injunction closed the city market house after Dr Dowling cited unsanitary conditions. Butchers moved Sunday to new quarters as repairs begin, with A A Swayze, Monroe Dressed Meat Company and Independent Meat Market leasing the Parker building, and others following to avoid disruption.
The Senate agreed to an amendment to the agricultural bill authorizing one hundred eighty thousand dollars for standardization and grading of cotton. In Ohio, orders called a general coal mine strike, with mines closed since April 1 awaiting a wage scale, while reports from Vera Cruz note a planned attack on Americans did not occur.
In Oklahoma City on May 18 the conference of the Methodist Church South voted to reconsider the Vanderbilt University issue. The motion called to send the matter back to a 15 member committee with instructions to align with the majority report and add supplementary legislation.
At the final session of the Southern Baptist convention a resolution protesting a Vatican representative at Washington was adopted. The resolution states the church views with alarm the government officials' tendency to sanction the Catholic church by attending services and official functions.
In Atlanta on May 18 Judge Hill caustically instructed the grand jury to examine the methods used by certain detectives in seeking evidence in the Leo Frank murder case. He warned that some sleuths aim for money and notoriety rather than truth.
Jackson Miss May 18 hearings in the state's anti trust suit against the Cotton Oil Company seeking sixty million in damages began here today. Telegraph attorneys resist orders to produce messages alleged to show seed price fixing between companies.
A promotional piece explains how advertising in the newspaper answers readers’ needs as fully as the sports box score, delivering daily service and usefulness. It emphasizes ads as essential, equally engaging as the information section, and a helpful guide for where to get it.
Agricultural writers from papers in north and east visit to discuss farming coverage and editorial collaboration at the conference venue. Local editors prepare for discussions on crop reports and regional agribusiness issues.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce considers contributing 200 toward defraying expenses for a Gulf States Farmers visiting Louisiana in June. A party of about thirty editors and agricultural journal reps will tour the state for two weeks, with New Orleans as a start and governor Hall endorsing the plan.
Delegates from major Alabama cities gather in Mobile for the annual Federation of Labor convention. President Gann opens with his annual address as sessions run through the week to complete business.
The Elam murder case against Dr. W T Elam indicted for killing W Putnam Cramer was called for trial in Kansas City Missouri May 18 The physician from St Joseph Missouri is accused in the slaying of a Chicago advertising solicitor who lived with his family Cramer was allegedly favored by Elams wife The two men met on November 18 last in a tense confrontation
The Imperial Health Conference opened at the Imperial Institute with Viscount Bryce delivering the opening address. Delegates from Ottawa Toronto Montreal and other Canadian cities attend while British dominions participants discuss child care and outdoor life benefits.
Associated Press report from New York on May 18 states Charles Pitt, press agent for Charles Becker, testified Becker instigated the plot to kill gambler Rosenth al and fixed the setup for the murder.
Washington reports a forecast of generally fair weather over most of the country. Showers are possible in the South and Middle Mississippi and Ohio Valleys early in the week and again around Wednesday in the Middle Atlantic and New England states. Temperatures will run near or slightly above normal east of the Rockies with no major storms expected.
A cottage at 108 South Fifth Street owned by Mrs. R. W. McClendon and occupied by Mrs. G. W. McCormick was destroyed by fire Saturday night causing about 5000 in losses. The adjoining house owned by McClendon and occupied by Mrs. Williams was badly damaged. A roof blaze damaged the Wood Street cottage owned by Mrs. McGuire and occupied by J. D. Oakley with a 150 loss.
Notice urges voters to approve a May 19 bond issue not to exceed 30000 dollars for funding into bonds the 3 1/2 mills approved in 1915 to purchase a West Monroe school building. Bonds run up to 20 years at up to 5 percent interest and are key for financing the project.
Reports from Washington say Niagara Falls mediators and New York delegates discuss wider talks beyond Tampico. Huerta would resign if needed to achieve peace while debates center on future government and elections. Tampico commander appeals for funds. Dr Ryan to meet Secretary Bryan. Brazil reports Huerta assigns keepers for Lobos Island lighthouse.
Vidalia Louisiana May 17 Mrs Maud Arnold freed by jury after twenty minutes deliberation in district court for killing her husband upon discovery of his affair The verdict of not guilty was announced about midnight Arnold had shot at Ferriday November 15 1938 and in an ante mortem statement he accused his wife
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a proposed increase in lumber freight rates from Louisiana to St Louis and other points until September 19. The action was announced in Washington on May 18 by the Associated Press.
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