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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1916
Page
1
In a rare political moment the House faced a situation not anticipated by observers as critics and leaders weighed immediate agendas and the potential for procedural shifts. The article notes unprecedented political positioning and heightened tensions within the chamber.
Washington reports the sixty sixth Congress may lack a working majority as Republicans hold a narrow edge. Independent and Progressive members could tip balance, shaping speakership race between James Mann and Champ Clark, with potential shakeups inside both parties before December 1917. The New Mexico congressional result remains doubtful.
Three Black men slashed Luther M Harden near John Kittrell's home late Saturday. Harden died today at a nearby sanitarium. Suspects William Moy Sr, William Moy Jr, and Arthur Moy fled toward Arbonne. Bertha Moy arrested. a $25 reward offered for the Moys. National Guard notes report the death of Private Luther M Harden, with funeral arrangements to follow.
President Wilson sought latest figures on the next House composition and was told Republicans would hold 217 seats, Democrats 212, with six others. Officials near Wilson said it is nearly certain he will urge cabinet officers to stay, though resignations for personal reasons were possible but not indicated.
A Board of State Affairs plans a sweeping reform of the assessment framework with chief interest centered on modernization. Key figures advocate rapid action to streamline processes and improve accuracy, signaling a major policy push in the coming sessions.
A New Orleans dispatch reports creation of a three member state board of affairs to manage budget, assessment and taxation starting Jan 1 1917. It will replace the boards of equalization and appraisers, adopt a dual system, and set state assessments while parishes set local rates. Names from Shreveport and New Orleans are floated. board will be non political with Baton Rouge domicile.
The text argues a new law lacks a provision and proposes using tax dodgers and fair property burdens to generate state revenue. It plans salary pay for assessors from January 1, 1917, and for clerks of court and sheriffs from July 1, 1917, aligning with fiscal year starts.
R C Webb, longtime Monroe resident, died suddenly at his home in the park addition on Saturday afternoon. He felt well before collapsing. death was pronounced due to apoplexy. Surviving are his wife two daughters Mrs Claude Roland El Dorado Ark Addie Webb three sons R C Webb Jr Delta Point Jewell J Webb and E L Webb Monroe one brother R P Webb. Funeral held at his residence Sunday with Rev F H Farrington pastor of First Baptist church. Burial followed near relatives.
The Ouachita parish display at the Louisiana State Fair drew strong praise from spectators and judges alike. Ouachita placed seventh overall, up from sixteenth last year, with many premiums won by parish exhibitors and hopes for blue ribbon success in 1917.
Delegates representing three million workers meet in convention to discuss labor issues and set union priorities. Key figures from major unions participate, outlining goals and upcoming campaigns.
Baltimore watched as 480 delegates representing three million workers opened the thirty-sixth AFL convention led by President Samuel Gompers. Fraternal delegates from Canada Great Britain Japan attended for the first time including B Suzuki of Tokyo. The session featured welcome addresses, the call for convention, and the notable address by Gompers applauded by all.
New York viewers will see The Peacemakers a two reel educational feature highlighting Marines at work aboard battleships and in Haiti. The Marine Corps Recruiting Service loans the film free to theatres to inform the public about the Soldiers of the Sea and their duties.
St Paul November 13 The Minnesota soldiers on the border have trimmed Hughes plurality to 240 according to the latest returns available It is expected that the official tabulation will begin today
Unofficial reports claim General von Mackensen’s forces retreating in Dobruja under disastrous conditions and Russian troops crossing the Danube near Tchernavoda. Serbian forces reportedly win a brilliant victory in Macedonia with prisoners taken as Germans and Bulgarians are driven back near Monastir. British attacks on both sides of the Ancre suggest a new offensive in northern France. The Russian fleet bombards Constanza as Berlin and Paris reports differ. Continued updates expected.
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