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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1913
Page
1
A brief note credits Mrs John Lind with saving two Mentican men whose liberty and lives were at stake. The item highlights a decisive action attributed to the unnamed woman and recalls the era’s respect for female quick thinking.
Mrs John Lind wife of Wilsons envoy protected eight Mexican legislators in her stateroom to keep them from Huerta agents aboard the Morro Castle from Vera Cruz to New York. The deputies were later detained. two escaped arrest helped by the ship’s passengers and Mrs Lind.
Excerpt recalls reports reaching this country when a steamer was detained. He states we faced potential serious trouble but emerged unscathed, describing relief and unnamed dangers avoided due to swift events and likely aid.
The Federal League convenes for a two day session in Indianapolis with prospects of war against organized baseball. A new Kansas City manager, franchise grants, and a $25 000 guarantee are reported as leaders, including Edward Steinenger Lloyd Rickart and potential Baltimore inclusion. A Campbell Bannerman statue is unveiled in Stirling with Prime Minister Asquith speaking.
The United States suit to dissolve the International Harvester Company under Sherman law goes to hearing in St. Paul District Court next Monday before Circuit Judges Sanborn Hook and Smith. The government alleges a wartime trust created by purchasing McCormick Deering Plane Warder Bushnell Glessner firms, monopolizing harvesters and mower products, and hurting farmers and dealers. The company disputes unlawful purpose and cites lower prices and improved machines. Evidence sessions spanned Chicago New York St. Louis and St. Paul with 18 volumes of exhibits. Counsel for the government: Eewin P. Grosvenor and Joseph R. Tarling. For the defense: William B. McHugh John P. Wilson Edgar A. Lancroft.
Associated Press reports Ortie McManigal expected to be freed within six days as Chicago case decisions loom. He has spent two and a half years in jail as the principal government witness in the dynamite conspirator trial.
A New York City section concludes amid a blaze of patriotic oratory and public rallies. Police report unusual fireworks displays and large crowds gathering in the streets. Local officials urged restraint as celebrations continued into the night.
New York City campaigns in late 19th century reach a climax with major rallies as Tammany Hall defends control against Fusion forces led by John Purroy Mitchel. Sulzer and Gaynor’s absence shape strategy while Republicans split over anti Tammany aims and key figures McCall Prendergast Goulden Metz.
Harrisburg reports the new state labor law for women goes into effect, restricting work to ten hours per day and fifty four hours per week. Restrictions include earlier start times for younger workers and later curfews, plus governing conditions and sanitary standards in factories to protect female employees.
A broken switch rail on the Texas & Pacific main line near Jefferson Texas caused a wreck of passenger train No 4 and the last St Louis Special No 104. No passengers or crew were hurt. The train derailed into mud for three feet but most cars stayed upright. Traffic resumed after 6 pm once passengers were moved to other trains.
Mexico City reports show the government struggled to meet ten days of payrolls with partial payments in some departments and full deferrals in others. Funds were secured and paymasters worked through the night. Rumors of a 15 percent tax on bank deposits caused bank withdrawals though bankers dismissed them as unfounded.
Attendance surpassed last year on most days though final day receipts lagged due to Miller Bros show. Weather was ideal, grounds bare after dismantling, and exhibitors in Merchants Building enjoyed a hearty noon meal prepared for the workers by Mr Slack and staff.
Shreveport Times reports Deputy Collector John W. A. Jeter discussed migratory bird law with W. F. Bancroft of the biological survey. Bancroft's reply clarifies a long disputed point about the open season for shooting all kinds of waterfowl.
The text explains the conflict between State and Federal open seasons for waterfowl. Federal rules supersede state rules, but state restrictions on afternoon shooting remain in force with sun up to noon hunting. Open seasons span Oct 1 to Feb 1 for federal law, conflicting with state dates of Oct 1 to Mar 1. Assistant Bancroft notes enforcement focuses on information first, with law in force in his region.
It is understood in Rome that Italy will not adopt any Mexico policy without first holding a conference with the United States.
The United States battleship Texas, the newest and largest warship afloat, arrived back at Norfolk after her trial trip conducted off the coast of Maine on October 31.
General Porfirio Diaz said he advised Felix Diaz not to land at Vera Cruz, warning that Huerta possessed both men and money and would wield power. He reiterated he will not return to Mexico unless invaded and predicted Mexicans would unite to resist any foreign invasion. He declined to discuss U.S. policy.
New York suffragists led by out of town allies marched two and a half miles in Brooklyn for a pre convention display of force. About 7000 women and 1500 men took part with many women on horseback in the parade.
Rioting erupted in downtown Indianapolis after a Carmel strike. Cars were halted, trolley ropes cut, motormen and conductors pulled from cars. Federal officers warned of possible investigation if mail transport was delayed.
New York November 1 Wall Street shows irritation and confusion as the income tax goes into effect. J P Morgan and Co says it will take about a month to pay all coupons presented, longer than the usual two days.
A new Baptist church building will be opened tomorrow morning with the first service planned. The ceremony is expected to attract church members and local residents as the congregation moves into the new facility.
The new Baptist church at Grammon t and St John streets near completion prepares for its first service tomorrow at 11 a m with two former pastors Rev J A H Wharton and Rev Wm T Tardy to take part A week of events follows including an organ recital Monday by Prof W A Haden and sermons by noted ministers through Friday Aligned with the plan a donor will be named publicly that night and the organ bears the gift source tablet.
Skirmishing reported on the outskirts of Chihuahua as General Villa’s west flank occupies Fresno suburb and main forces take Santa Eulalia seven miles from the city. Military Governor Salvador Mercado asks to evacuate, citing 13,900 Villa troops and up to 10,000 federals unable to hold. Generals Castro and Orozco refuse evacuation without Mexico City approval as trains are prepared for movement.
Vera Cruz Mexico October 31 officials and the public overlook the Felix Diaz incident yet Diaz left proof an government agent pursued him to Vera Cruz bound for Mexico City dead or alive aboard an American warship he escaped. Three foreign ministers from Germany Russia and Norway arrived last night with varied plans including duck hunting rest and recovery from a broken arm.
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