25 May 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1914
Page
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The News-Star announces a large nominating list for its big contest with energy rewards and daily vote counting. Readers are urged to nominate, participate, and collect subscriptions to boost their chosen candidate’s published vote total, using 10 vote coupons and subscriptions for rapid voting credits.
New Orleans reports a probable Louisiana Mississippi gas pipeline system funded by Texas Oil Co and Busch-Everett to supply New Orleans and surrounding cities for 50 years starting 1917. Routes along the Texas Pacific, Edenborn, and Vicksburg lines are studied with claims of 10 million dollars in labor and thousands of jobs.
Baton Rouge May 25. Dr Dowling adopts a new sanitary inspection method by having a photographer document the process. The move aims to improve oversight and public health practices in the city.
Kk E Simpson of Longview Texas, a Merrick Drag Company representative, injured in a headfirst dive at a natatorium. He struck the shallow sand bottom, was rescued by bystanders, and is now paralyzed from the shoulders down at St Francis sanitarium with slight improvements reported. His wife traveled from Longview to visit.
Associated Press reports London May 25 that the Trish Home Rule bill passed to its third reading in the House of Commons by a 78 vote margin and will automatically become law. London May 25 also notes the government will not participate in the Panama-Pacific Exposition despite Asquith’s statement that there is no unfriendliness to the event.
By Associated Press New York May 25 six hundred firemen and four hundred and thirty stewards on the steamship Waterland the largest steamer afloat threaten to strike today which would delay the vessel s sailing to morrow.
Nashville May 25 The Tennessee Democratic party to choose its governor at a convention for the first time in eight years. Seven aspirants compete with T. C. Rye of Paris leading delegates, though 300 of 1130 are uninstructed and 187 are contested.
A million torches lit Tokyo as Empress Dowager Haruko's body rode a white ox drawn funeral car through crowded streets. The American colony and many nations paid respects while officials, priests, and imperial retinues followed to Aoyama Palace and finally to Momoyama near Kyoto for burial. The US President sent a silver wreath as part of widespread tributes amid solemn rites and temple ceremonies.
The piece notes summer attire shifts from heavy suits to silks linens and lingeries and urges readers to watch advertising columns for updates on new bathing suits. It underscores that staying current hinges on following store ads during style transitions.
Sheriff Parker reports Bob and Mack Cleary arrested in St Joseph Missouri for the September murder of Fred Cade near West Monroe. Officers traced the suspects via a sister’s mailed letter and a $300 reward. The pair admitted guilt and will be sent back to Monroe for imprisonment.
Jim Buckley, held for theft from The Famous Company, obtained a razor and wounded Charles Ray, a black prisoner, in the parish jail yard Sunday morning around 9 o'clock during a run-around exercise.
Rome May 25 At the secret consistory at the Vatican today Pope Pius created thirteen new cardinals in a solemn ceremony. The consistory expanded the College of Cardinals with selections from varied regions and orders, signaling broader representation within the church leadership.
Attorneys Reynolds and Williams of Arcadia filed a damage suit in Ruston district court seeking 64000 for Emma Howell and others against the V. & P. Railroad. The eight year old Mary Long died after being struck by a train on December 19 1913. Plaintiffs seek 20000 for Emma Howell 15000 for Dr George S Long and 10000 punitive damages.
The Royal Edward of the Canadian Northern line collided with an iceberg about 110 miles off Cape Race on its Montreal to Avonmouth voyage. The ship struck end on in fog while moving at dead slow speed. No serious damage or injuries were reported, and the vessel halted briefly.
Washington reports that 3000 Constitutionalists landed in Vera Cruz in what officials say may be Punta Barcas. Huerta conveyed the update to the Spanish embassy via a garbled message.
Washington May 25 The Roosevelt family plans indicate a significant move toward active politics with a White House lunch and talks with Progressive leaders at headquarters. Republicans press for early attacks on Wilson administration while Roosevelt contemplates an early campaign. The Supreme Court upheld ICC in a tap line case, ruling alliances could not be granted on freight of interests owning both lumber and tap lines.
Washington May 25 The Supreme Court holds the Titanic disaster losses limited to the amount paid for passages and freight. The ruling says the Hable company is liable only for about ninety thousand dollars.
Expert marksmen from across Indiana gathered at Spencer Park in Logansport on May 25 for the opening of the state championship tournament. The three day program features events with trophies and cash prizes totaling over $500 for winners.
The Supreme Court ruled Oklahoma's reciprocal demurrage law unconstitutional. It had held the statute applied to both interstate and intrastate commerce, prompting the ruling.
On the Mazatlan bound warship California a May 25 salute to the Empress Dowager of Japan was misread by Mexicans as an attack. A gunboat was sent to Santa Rosalia to shield French and Americans as Indians reportedly march. Mexican forces give no evident effort to curb the Indians.
Several hundred retail clerks in Sioux City Iowa have signed an application for a charter from the International Retail Clerks Association. The move indicates growing union organization among local storefront workers.
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