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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1913
Page
1
An annual railroad report notes that the entire rates making process is involved in a proposed change. The document outlines how tariffs, subsidies, and regulatory steps intersect and the potential impact on shippers and transportation costs. It preserves formal findings and key references to filings and procedures.
The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs a reform in annual railroad reports aimed at separating freight and passenger costs. Railroads oppose due to cost and practicality, while the commission seeks detailed cost, wage, traffic, and operating data to justify future rate making. If separation proves impracticable, a new basis for rates may be devised.
The commission seeks to measure total traffic by railroad and to break it down by division, interstate vs local, freight vs passenger, and by freight type such as coal grain iron ore steel plus handling needs like perishable refrigerated or other attention. It notes no current method to compare rail traffic between points.
In Mexico City on November 10 the Bank of London and Mexico and the National Bank saw a notable silver run. Bank officials said withdrawals totaled less than 1,000,000 pesos on Saturday and today with small depositors largely responsible.
Sailors from the battleships Utah Delaware Vermont and Ohio were robbed of $12,000 in Rome. Camerazco, former banksman on the Utah, absconded with the funds saved for an excursion to Rome and an audience with the Pope, after the chaplain solicited the banksman.
Port Huron Michigan reports a six hundred foot freighter overturned in a fierce Lake Huron storm yesterday. No identification found yet on the vessel and authorities fear 25 to 40 lives may have been lost as the ship lies under heavy seas.
Catholics will hold a three day celebration beginning Friday through Sunday marking the sixteenth century proclamation by Constantine of peace and liberty to all Christians. Father Vandegaer and Father Barland of Shreveport will assist with Masses, sermons, and adoration sessions each day ending with benediction on Sunday. Public invitation extended to all.
A public notice outlines a serial bond issue proposal tied to settling a state debt. Officials including Thomas Re. Flournoy are referenced in connection with the measure and its funding details.
The State debt committee hears administration and serial bond bills for refunding $11,108,300. Delegates and officials from Blanchard's era discuss scope, style revisions, and possible constitutional changes. The Dock Board seeks interpretation of net receipts affecting warehouse operations.
Washington reports the 194? corn crop may become the most valuable ever. Despite the record value potential, the Agriculture Department estimates production will be over 500 million bushels smaller than last year, with a farm value near 1.741 billion dollars based on 70.7 cents per bushel.
1912 record crop value reached 1 590 945 dollars, with revisions from earlier years. Drought impact hit Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma hardest, yielding far less than last year. Reports from Vera Cruz to Cleveland note varied incidents, including weather disruptions and political tension.
The article notes President Woodrow Wilson and his cabinet discussing a potential hands off stance on meat inspection and related speculation. It emphasizes cautious approach and possible executive restraint.
Washington reports indicate the cabinet favors a hands off stance on the Mexican crisis. It is suggested Huerta would fall without further U S financial support and notes imply powers should withhold more aid to force his removal.
The Westminster Gazette declares no automatic axis exists between the United States and Great Britain over Mexico. It says Huerta’s refusal to confirm election results leaves governments free to withdraw recognition.
Washington officials considered allowing arms imports to all parties amid Mexico’s crisis. Secretary Bryan held talks with the Mexican chargé d’affaires and with European diplomats about the election and US stance. Huerta defended his seizure of legislative power while noting Congress would soon convene again.
The report outlines President Huerta's position after Mexico's elections and the United States stance on recognizing his power and the new Congress. It notes inconsistent elements in Huerta’s note, the US aim to avoid endorsement of his rule, and hints at American efforts to informally gauge the constitutionalist movement from the Mexican border.
Post Office Inspector Stuart says Albert Tardy a mail wagon driver stole about $10,000 in money and jewelry from a mail sack. He allegedly abandoned the wagon after leaving four sacks containing $4000 in money and jewelry.
Nina Van Zandt daughter of Pittsburgh wealth marries August Spies by proxy during the Haymarket case. She later wed Stephen Malato and Gregory Salamo, filing divorces amid accusations of infidelity and cruelty. Her life spanned Europe travel, legal battles, and a high-profile social rise.
Cole Moses Mayer of New Orleans, a highly welcome figure in Monroe, is touring the city today. The colonel remains a noted ladies man, renowned for his affable manner and ability to win new friends, especially among women. He is staying at the New Star Hotel.
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