03 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1913
Page
1
A terse item reports Buerta 10 Be eliminated at the source with reference to President Wilson and a strike at DLSolder. The fragment notes ongoing action but provides few concrete details or dates.
Washington and officials pursue a peaceful solution to the Mexican crisis as plans for Huerta's retirement surface. Secret diplomacy considers a constitutional election and possible US action if Huerta refuses to yield, with Navy ships at Vera Cruz under orders not to depart yet.
A long-winded report describes Tutt Readwell before Judge Mangsham in city court for multiple cons aimed at Black beneficiaries. It outlines schemes including Indian land stories, imaginary pensions, a hair straightening lotion scam, and a recent USD 1 extortion attempt, with Readwell claiming gullibility among his victims. He faces an indefinite sentence. prior terms ranged from ten days to four months. Also listed is a weekly program schedule for nearby churches and speakers through Friday.
In a din of pistol fire by police to halt sixteen runaway steers, one man was killed and another wounded. A steer charged into Madison Avenue and was shot dead outside Cardinal Farley’s residence.
A Baptist church begins a jubilee week with two services planned for Sunday. Members anticipate special prayers, music, and community outreach.
The News Star announces a six edition special full page advertising feature arranged with Mr. William Spiro. Monroe merchants are invited to read and engage with the daily feature as it appears, promoting shop talk and local commerce.
The congregation marks Jubilee Sunday for the formal opening of a new church edifice at Grammar and St John streets in Monroe Louisiana. The structure cost over 50000 dollars and is nearly debt free. Rev Farrington preached from John 10 40 stressing the church as God’s definite place. Prof W A Haden led organ music with Rev C H Mount directing. The service drew record attendance and featured soloist Mr Bolinger and organist Mr Leon Hammond.
A Louisiana congressman endorses a plan enforcing segregation in military and service sectors, highlighting support for racial separation in national duties. The stance signals continued policy debate over civil rights amid wartime service requirements.
Representative Aswell of Louisiana defends segregation in federal jobs, replying to Oswald Villard. He argues white supremacy is entrenched in government departments and must be maintained or risk injury to whites and blacks. He claims outsiders misinterpret Southern realities and urges policy to keep races separate in service.
Mrs. John B Ray dies in New Orleans at 1 o'clock this morning her sister Mrs J H McCormick in New Orleans notified the family interment to be in New Orleans. H M Bry grandfather well known in Monroe. A Monroe Guy Club three day shoot ends with Morris Jr winning Louisiana State championship medal. A preacher Rev H H Wells jailed for passing bad checks in Monroe after lure of camp money. Wells also wanted in Houston for forgery.
Washington reports say Russian German and Norwegian diplomats in Vera Cruz are willing to cooperate with the United States to solve the Mexico problem. No policy announcement followed and officials see no basis for armed intervention. Roberto V Pegguero, Carranza emissary, arrived as the government declined formal reception of any representations.
The last day before the election grows bitter as Republicans claim a New York City contest will push them to a Senate majority. The Progressive manager demands Gov. Glyn remove elections chief Voerhees for failing to act on irregularities charges.
The first six day bike race of the season starts in the Boston area with ten top teams and a large Australian contingent including Jackie Clarke Paddy Hehir and several others. American stars Joe Fogier Eddie Root Jimmy Moran Iver Lawson Fred Hill and Elmer Collins also compete as the event runs ten hours daily through next Saturday night.
Massachusetts wrestles with a political clash as a contested separation dispute unfolds. Key figures are unnamed in fragmented text, but the struggle centers on state action and opposition within regional governance.
Seven candidates compete for Massachusetts governor as Governor Foss seeks a third term as an independent. Gardner, Walsh, Bird and others lead a wide field, with party splits and national implications for Republicans and Progressives amid a high stakes election.
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