20 May 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
1
General Menocal takes office as Cuba's second president today in a formal inauguration. The official ceremony marks a transition of power and signals continuity in the republic's leadership.
Gen Mario Menocal was sworn in as Cuba's second republic president succeeding Jose Miguel Gomez. A Civil engineer and farmer, Menocal studied in the United States at Maryland Agricultural College and Cornell, and led Cuban forces in the war against Spain. He aims to improve agricultural development and strengthen ties with the United States. Street car service also resumes in Cincinnati after a ten day strike settlement.
The forecast calls for unsettled showers or thunderstorms tonight into Wednesday. Local weather officials urge readiness for possible brief heavy downpours and gusty winds.
Art dealers and collectors from both sides of the Atlantic attend the start of the sale of John Balli's collection. The collection features many Corots and notable works by Whistler Daubigny Delacroix Tryon Von Marcke Meissonnier and Rosa Bonheur, among others.
Texarkana Ark May 20. Deco rated with flags and emblems, Texarkana welcomes Knights of Pythias gathered for the grand lodge annual session. The two day program includes a large street parade by the Knights of Korssan.
Miss Dollie Sorrels 19 of Shreveport La was severely wounded while trying to shoot a snake at her aunt's Fort Smith Arkansas home. She cocked a .38 revolver and the weapon discharged while she leaned over the snake hole, lodging a bullet in her chest and abdomen. She was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition with a chance to recover. She had recently finished business college in Shreveport and came to Fort Smith for a stenographer job.
A gathering of ladies and gentlemen titled representative assembly begins a movement addressing public health and safety concerns. Organizers oppose pests while promoting community action and civic engagement in the region.
Kirby accuses organized labor of failing to cleanse its image amid debate over union actions and workers’ rights.
John Kirby Jr of Dayton, president of the Nations Association of Manufacturers, criticizes organized labor for violence and lawlessness in a Detroit report. He cites Los Angeles and Indianapolis cases and accuses AF of L leaders of preserving power, warning of Sherman Act violations and unmolested labor trusts.
The text describes the fly as living in manure and filth and existing in all filth. It warns the fly as a dangerous pest carrying typhoid fever tuberculosis and summer complaint on its body and wings and hair feet. It asserts most disease cases occur where flies are numerous and urges killing the fly by any means.
A Monroe City Hall meeting led by Dr. R W O Donnell launched a two week fly swatting and city cleanup drive. Dr. T S Wright urged rapid action to destroy breeding sites and protect children. Prizes and fundraising plans were discussed by a committee including Mrs B A Trousdale and Mrs Henry Bernstein.
Washington reports the United States has its answer to Japan’s protest on the California anti alien land act. The Japanese government is expected to respond with a strongly argued rejoinder aimed at shaping future negotiations on a strictly legal basis. Several days may pass before the reply is received.
In Sacramento California negotiations with Japan set back the anti alien land act amid warnings it is discriminatory. The bill faces opposition from Democrats and pressure from Theodore Bell calling for a referendum while the Asiatic Exclusion League declares it weak and plans a referendum. The dispute centers on leases and federal relations.
Governor Johnson, signing the bill, declares California now has an anti alien law. He warns that any man seeking a different law may invoke the native. no one favoring the alien law will sign a referendum. If another law is pursued it will come through the initiative while the current law remains in effect.
Tokio reports regret at California anti alien land ownership bill signing by Governor Johnson. Officials in Japan hope Washington intervention will succeed. Government focuses on calming public opinion, viewing the issue as a test of national honor and expecting a peaceful resolution.
Monroe Chamber of Commerce executive committee met last night and reviewed four months of activity. Officers Titche Oliver Ellison Smith Parker Atkins Haas and others attended. A new membership committee was formed and a Fourth of July celebration plan with motor boat and auto races fireworks and rail discounts was proposed to draw visitors.
Congressman Walter Elder of the Fifth District discusses his caucus and House votes on the tariff bill. He praises an open caucus and notes voting for substantial reductions on manufactured goods and free lists for woolens and farm implements. He defends two votes for a penny sugar duty and 15 percent on raw wool as defensible under Democratic doctrine.
Baton Rouge May 20 Governor Hall said he has not received a written proposal from the State bankers to issue short time bonds for eleven million dollars. He may convene the State Board of Liquidation to study the plan which envisions five year bonds with deposits held by the state without interest. Hall also named W H Peck to the Tensas Levee Board, replacing the late C C Prichard.
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