23 May 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
1
The latest slogan from Republicans in both the House and Senate calls for an immediate reorganization. Party leaders rally rank and file around a plan to reshuffle committees and leadership.
A joint Republican and Progressive Republican conference in Washington plans immediate reorganization of the congressional campaign committee. A five member consulting panel of Gallinger Townsend Clark Norris and Jones will coordinate with House Republicans for a joint caucus to reform the party and establish headquarters and a publicity drive. A national executive committee meeting is scheduled Saturday to consider a fall party convention and delegate selection reforms.
Liberal leaders plan to urge a policy for selecting delegates by the vote cast in the preceding election under state primary laws. They expect the national committee to call a meeting this Saturday to consider the plan.
Two Hessmer La men arrive at Charity Hospital with supposed dog bites from a calf that choked after being killed to stop its madness. Ingested foam on hands and calf bite prompted Pasteur hydrophobia treatment for all involved.
Three Elks lodge members who refused to testify before the grand jury reversed course and agreed to answer questions after their attorneys advised that conduct of the lodge bufet could violate the law. Judge Land reviewed the prior fine and jail sentence, deciding the questions would be answered. The courtroom filled with Elks members and friends as proceedings resumed.
Dr. R. L. Credille of Bonita was a visitor to Monroe yesterday, observed in local circles.
An expert asserts the Franklin income tax proposal was managed well. The remark frames the issue as balancing domestic concerns with international tensions, noting prudent handling amid debates on economic policy.
The report notes American Woolen Co payments to Atteaux during a Lawrence strike and says an explosion that killed three men will be investigated. An Associated Press dispatch from Detroit on May 23 quotes Jas H Franklin of Boston criticizing anti Japan sentiment while urging mutual respect and condemning aggression. He urges the Japanese deserve world respect despite differences.
In Boston on May 23 the State introduced checks and vouchers related to payments by the American Woolen Co. to Frederick Atteaux as the trial of Atteaux, William M. Wood and Dennis J. Collins opened. One voucher shows 500 dollars for expenses from the Lawrence trial and another 32000 dollars labeled in full for a claims to date. The records indicate authorization by President Wood as prosecutors allege a conspiratorial plan to plant dynamite in strikers’ homes to sway public opinion.
A board of inquiry will investigate an explosion at Fort Moultrie in Charleston South Carolina that killed three artillerymen and fatally wounded Captain G B Hanna while injuring nine privates. The blast tore a large hole in Captain Hanna's sleeve from a firing breech lock.
Tokyo May 23 An official bulletin reports Emperor Yoshihito ill with pneumonia and in grave condition. Empress Sadako kept vigil at his bedside through the night as eight court physicians attended him. The empire felt a deep mood of sorrow. The emperor’s temperature rose to just over 103 degrees.
Washington May 23 The Senate finance committee and Democratic caucus show little sign of amending the income tax section of the Underwood tariff bill. Senators Williams Shively and Gore hold the measure in hand while protests from mutual insurance companies and railroad holding firms prompt no changes. Vice President Marshall discussed the tariff with Chairman Simmons, stressing handling rather than schedules.
The committee plans to conclude silk and wool schedules soon while the metal schedule is ready for full-committee report. Reductions from the Underwood rates appear in many items and Senator Williams' subcommittee is reviewing the anti dumping clause which imposes an extra duty up to fifteen percent on imports sold below foreign prices.
Representative Sisson of Mississippi denounced treaty powers overriding state laws in the House. He warned against foreign dictation on land laws and warned that U S policy must resist Japanese or other alien labor influences. He argued against declaring war and warned of corporate land buyouts using cheap foreign labor.
General Freight Agent Bannon receives letter from FE L Jordan of Baton Rouge secretary of the Louisiana Swine Breeders Association urging cooperation to form reading farmer clubs along the W S P line. The bankers association backs the effort and other railroads cooperate. Also notes on interurban survey into West Monroe and oil bore meeting at Chamber of Commerce with petition signers invited.
A short notice states a Monday campaign will engage attention of Mon Roe for two weeks. The description emphasizes a planned contest tied to the Monday event and its expected impact on public focus.
Monroe launches a two week fly killing campaign with a capital prize of 25 dollars for the boy or girl bringing the most flies. committees at city hall outlined prizes donated by local businesses including banks, druggists, and stores. daily prizes and numerous donations were listed with more to be published tomorrow.
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