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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1913

Page

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Havana Dial Safe Fleeing General Declares Air of Fear

A Mexican general facing pursuit declares a state of fear in Havana with one course open to him as tensions rise and a safety dial remains unsettled.

Dhclares

Spectacular at-sea scene as Diaz travels aboard Esperanza

The quarter deck lifeboat from Michigan was lowered as General Diaz and companions boarded. Searchlights scanned a heavy sea while battleship sailors rowed toward leeward of the Esperanza. Captain Curtis called it one of the most spectacular fights seen at sea. Diaz reached Havana safely and was landed by the customs launch.

Michigan General Diaz Captain Curtis Havana

Diaz Sees Mexico in Peril as Huerta Reigns

General Felix Diaz arrives in Havana aboard the Esperanza with two Mexican companions and A. H. Williams. He claims Huerta’s rule is a terror that threatens constitutional order and plans to begin active work toward overthrow if Huerta stays in power. He escaped Vera Cruz with revolvers at the ready, aided by allies, and will likely move to launch a movement from abroad. A transatlantic airship prospect is also reported with a 30 passenger capacity and a $5,000 fare per seat.

Diaz Huerta Mexico Tohuerta Havana Felix Diaz Ward Line General Diaz A. H. Williams New York Herald New Orleans Pictyune United States Japan Paris Congress Porfirio Diaz Vera Cruz Consular Landing Louisiana Secret Service Wheeling Fletcher Tacoma Progreso Esperanza Michigan New York A. L. Cranemoyer Haierers Berlin Cronemeyer North Atlantic San Francisco

Monroe Day at State Fair Boosts Monroe District

Tomorrow Monroe boosters will attend the State Fair in Shreveport to advertise Monroe and the Rich Monroe District. The Vicksburg Shreveport Pacific Railway provides a special train leaving 6 15 a m with 1 59 round trip fare, valid on trains 9 and 10. Return is 9 30 p m Thursday, with tickets usable on trains 9 and 10. Pennants and badges will be distributed to boosters on the train.

Monroe Shreveport Vicksburg, Shreveport, & Pacific Railway Company

Convict Bennett Pleads Before Mississippi Supreme Court

James G. Bennett a former Jackson and New Orleans newspaperman who was jailed for bigamy asks the Mississippi Supreme Court to reopen his Yazoo County case. He appeared in person and argued that a lower court erred in denying relief and says he has evidence to prove innocence.

Jackson Miss James G. Bennett New Orleans Yazoo Supreme Court iUennett Mississippi Supreme Court Cook Bennett Circuit Henry

Opposition to armed intervention shifts stance by revolutionaries

The rebel leader states that drastic action by the United States is not favored. The remarks signal cautious stance amid calls for intervention.

Carranza seeks arms export ban lift and troop transit rights

General Carranza head of the Mexican Constitutionalists asked Dr Henry Tupper to telegraph Secretary Bryan to learn if the U S intended to intervene with arms in Mexico He urged opposition to intervention as a brave mistake and said armed intervention would take years to pacify Mexico He also pressed for lifting export restrictions on arms and the privilege to move troops across American territory.

Fenora Mexico Carranza Mexican Constitutionualists Revolutionary Movement Henry Allen Tipper International Peace Forum Bryan Huerta Tupper United States Washington

Huerta Urged to Retire as U S Presses for New Government

Washington demands Huerta retire and refrain from future involvement to prevent U S intervention. The memo warns against naming coup leaders or allies to any new government and proposes a provisional commission form with early elections to restore stability and peace.

Washington Demands Prompt Action From Huerta

Reported new communication from Washington to General Huerta spread quietly through the city. The special cabinet meeting called by the President Tuesday was not held, signaling he is not ready to discuss the Washington demands with his ministers.

Don Power Washington General Huerta Mexico City Wilson United States Huerta Mexico

Washington Officials Silent On Mexico Crisis Developments

Washington officials offered little comment on Mexico after Mexico City reports of a new U S move to remove Huerta. Secretary Bryan said no ultimatum had been presented, while discussions suggested U S policy seeks to replace Huerta with a regularly constituted authority to restore peace.

Washington Mexico City United States Huerta State Department Bryan Bryen Wilson Muerta Mexico

Tammany Lost in New York as Bustonists Rise Again

A fragmented 17th century style item notes Tammany losing ground in New York while Bustonists reportedly rise, with garbled names and dates suggesting a political shift during a period of unrest.

Tammany Landslide in Massachusetts and New York Upset

A sweeping defeat for Tammany in yesterday’s elections strengthens Fusionist gains. John Purroy Mitchel’s victory as mayor signals solid shifts, with Massachusetts Republicans gaining ground and New York’s next General Assembly likely to be 54 Republicans 48 Democrats 17 Progressives.

Associated Press New York John Purroy Mitchel Tammany New York City McAneny Board of Aldermen Penderast Wm. Sulzer

Massachusetts Victory Signals Democratic Landslide in 1912

The Boston report records a broad Democratic sweep with David J. Walsh elected governor of Massachusetts by about 50,000 votes as Republicans lose majorities in both legislative branches. Virginia also swings to Henry Stuart, while New Jersey sees James F. Fielder favored for governor with late returns showing a solid lead.

Boston Walsh New York Massachusetts Virginia New York City Assembly New Jersey Wilson James F. Fielder Maryland David J. Walsh Augustus P. Gardner Charles S. Biri Eugene Noss Henry (. Stuart Ove Edward C. Stokes Everet Colby Stokes Fielder

Thousands Work on Toads

North Carolina officials organized a statewide road improvement effort under Governor Craig guidance. About 75,000 volunteers, including the governor near his home, donned overalls to work on highways across the state on good roads days.

Raleigh N. C North Carolina Craig

Dems claim wins in multiple district races nationwide

Returns from several districts show Democratic gains as Blair Lee wins in New York Twenty, Jacob H. Canter elected in Thirteenth New York, Geo. W. Loft replaces Tim Sullivan in the Third New York, and Charles P. Coady chosen in the Third Maryland. Third Massachusetts results not yet received but Democrats claim victory.

New York Jacob H. Canter Geo. W. Loft Tim’’ Sullivan Maryland Charles P. Coady Massachusetts Lemlers

Noted educators attend Omaha State Teachers' gathering

Omaha Neb Nov 5 Many noted educators from across the country attend the State Teachers association annual three day session opening here today. Among them are President Alexander Meiklejohn of Amherst College Professor O T Carnon former Ohio commissioner of education Chancellor Avery of the State University Professor Sh R Hedrick head of mathematics University of Missouri Dr Nathaniel Butler of the University of Chicago and several others.

Omaha Neb State Teachers’ Association Alexander Meuklejchn Amherst College O. T. Carnon Ohio Avery the State University Sh. R. Hedrick University of Missouri Nathaniel Butler University of Chicago

Tensas land case fight not ended in Louisiana

In Washington R G Pleasant attends Shreveport rate case before the Supreme Court while a federal judge dismisses the Tensas Levee District suit against the land company. Pleasant plans a rehearing as he pursues the case in any court. The Levee Board settled for 100000, and the burden shifts to re instating the case.

R. G. Pleasant Louisiana Washington Shreveport United States Supreme Court Tensas Land Company Hoarman Mr. Pleasant Monroe Court of Appeals Pleasant Tensas Levee Levee Board

White House Wedding Set for Jessie Wilson and Francis Sayre

Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson will wed Francis B Sayre on November 25 at the White House with Miss Margaret Wilson as maid of honor. Bridesmaids include Eleanor Randolph Wilson and Mary G White, with usher and officiant details and connection to Princeton and Williams College noted.

Washington Margaret Wilson Jessie Woodrow Wilson Francis B Sayre White House Eleanor Randolph Wilson Mary G. White Baltimore Jessie Wilson Adeline Mitchell Scott William 0 Scott Princeton Marjorie Brown Gilbert Horax Montclair N. J Sayre Williams College Johns Hopkins Medical School Charles Evans Hughes, Jr Justice Hughes Supreme Court Harvard Law School Sylvester W. Beach First Presbyterian Church Wilson

Mexico Seeks Mediation Over Tercera Dispute

A brief notice reports Mexico seeking mediation on a dispute involving Tercera. No further details are provided in the readable text.

Vessel to Vera Cruz as France Withholds Mediation

The Mexican and French offices exchange tentative notes on mediation while France defers to U S policy. The scout cruiser Chester, stationed in Philadelphia, is ordered to Vera Cruz to relay messages and maintain communication with Washington during the Mexico City turmoil.

Washington State Department Foreign Office United States Mexico France Bryan Chester Philadelphia Vera Cruz Washington White

Mexican constitutionalists to buy items from US urged

Nogales reports via Dr lery Allen Tupper of the International Peace Forum that Secretary Bryan should deplore intervention and approve a stable Mexican government if the Constitutionists may freely purchase and ship items from the United States. Indianapolis reports a streetcar strike outbreak with a failed operation as strikers attacked and hurled missiles, injuring several.

Nogales Cerranzi Liery Allen Tupper International Peace Forum Bryan Mexico United States

Wreck Toll Reaches Sixteen in Marseilles-Paris Express

From Melun France on November 5 the railway disaster report states sixteen bodies recovered from the Marseilles Paris express wreck with believed more still in the debris. No American passengers are among the victims.

Melun France

Mob Captures Suspect in Wewoka Deputy Death

In Wewoka Oklahoma on November 4 a mob seized John Cudjo a Black suspect accused in the deputy sheriff John Dennis assault. Cudjo died after being shot multiple times near a telephone pole in front of the county courthouse as the mob dispersed his body.

Wewoka Okla Jobn Cudjo John Dennis

Lumber King John Stewart Gives Away $300,000 in Lands

Aurora Illinois received three farm parcels valued at 300000 dollars from lumberman John Stewart. Stewart’s son John Stewart Jr inherits 1200 acres at Compton. Mrs J S Watson gets 250 acres at Laf ax valued 42500. Mrs John Alexander receives 250 acres at Wheaton valued 42500. Stewart, eighty eight, plans world voyage with family starting tomorrow.

Aurora Ill John Stewart Kane Dupage

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