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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
1
Jules Goux, a French driver, secured victory in the auto race maintaining an average speed of 76.59 miles per hour. The win highlights international competition and marks a notable achievement in early motor racing history.
Jules Goux of France won the third annual 500 mile race in Indianapolis in 6 hours 31 minutes 38.45 seconds aboard a Peugeot, finishing far ahead of Spencer Wishart in a Mercer who placed second. Burman’s car burned on the back stretch at lap 55 and spectators witnessed dramatic flames and quick pitwork as Merz finished third in a Stutz on a last lap blaze.
During the event racers made carburetor changes and stops with Hughie Hughes relieving another driver on track. Evans' Mason spun early but kept the car upright and finished. Prizes and trophies were awarded by the speedway, with winners listed by their times.
Mr J M Ridgley and Mrs Geo Ridgley, famed Lubin Edison figures, perform at the Princess in their own reels with a lecture on how pictures are made. They trek from New York to San Francisco on a $5000 wager, riding same horses all along. They are in Monroe today and will present a realistic motion picture show with behind the scenes notes.
Elgin H. Blalock of Shreveport charges white clerks are being moved to inferior divisions at the adjutant general's office while Black clerks on temporary rolls receive favorable assignments. He urges Congressional review as Senator Thornton and Senator Johnston push inquiries. Chief Clerk Frech named in the accusation. Rev L H Swayze will preach tonight and tomorrow at Tremont.
Louisianians in Washington say they will welcome any probe as Isugar's Opera House is transformed into a culinary auditorium. The event signals a shift from performance to food focused venue with participants from local groups observing the proceedings.
A meeting was held today to arrange preliminaries for a fuller investigation of charters issued by President Wilson. He stated he can reveal names if the matter advances.
The Senate Judiciary Committee opens an inquiry into alleged influences on the Underwood tariff bill. Senators Overman Reed Walsh Cummings and Nelson named a subcommittee to hear witnesses and possibly extend the ten day window to twenty. Democrats reshaped the resolution to involve the full Judiciary Committee and to invite President Wilson to provide information, while Reed and Lippitt clash over scope. President Wilson indicated he would name the lobbying figures if asked.
In a May 19, 1913 Times-Democrat letter from New Orleans the author argues jetty advocates should provide data on river velocity at the bottom and required levee heights. He asserts bottom speed is minimal, surface velocity is misleading, and dredging with wing dams is inefficient. The piece criticizes plans to divert the Atchafalaya and asserts artificial outlets threaten the city front’s levee margin.
The boys’ prizes for tomorrow’s fly campaign include a first prize cuff buttons a second prize tie and a third prize two Lyceum Theatre passes for one night.
The News-Star invites progressive women to attend next Monday's 3:30 lecture demonstration at Sugar's Opera House. Mrs Vaughn will treat the audience to a delightful program featuring mental and physical sustenance.
Assistant Attorney-General Barrow defended the Louisiana Railroad Commission flagging rules against Illinois Central and Yazoo & Mississippi Valley challenges. He argued state police power covers railroad regulation in absence of federal standards, and that rules are practical, aligning with practices on the Harriman line and the Southern Pacific.
Ex president's damage suit raises question of malice. The report notes the claim contrasts with Roosevelt's public image and seeks damages tied to alleged statements. The piece outlines the legal action and possible implications for reputation.
In Marquette on May 31 W Elmer Roosevelt cousin of Theodore Roosevelt testified the ex president was a moderate drinker and never under liquor. Lawyers await Judge Flannigan’s ruling on Michigan libel law requiring a retraction demand before damages, a point central to Newett's alleged malice claim. Roosevelt spoke to veterans at George Shiras Jr family home.
Lea Lesser, former president of the Les ser-Ely Cotton Company of Memphis and chief at the Bank of Tunica, Miss., was indicted on six counts by the Shelby County grand jury. Charged with embezzlement forgery and obtaining money by false pretenses, Lesser disappeared after the firms failed about six weeks ago.
A warning urges action on levee and jetty plans to reach two miles per hour at the river mouth. Officials say levees must reach fifty to two hundred feet to achieve the target speed, urging residents to sustain or condemn the jetty project.
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