14 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
1
President Taft announces new charges for foreign nationals using the canal. The policy sets payments that apply to international transit and tolls, signaling a shift in how non citizens contribute to canal maintenance and operations.
President Jaft issues a proclamation fixing tolls for foreign shipping at 1.20 dollars per net ton for merchant vessels with passengers or cargo and 40 percent discount for ballast ships. Naval and army transports pay 1.20 per net ton, while coastwise shipping remains exempt. The plan aims for canal self-sufficiency in twenty years and aligns with Suez competition.
Thomas Fletcher Bell, judge of the First District Court of Louisiana, noted jurist and ex Confederate veteran, died at 1:20 this morning at his Bellwood Avenue home after a brief illness. He had been ill since Friday with bronchial paralysis but remained optimistic to the end.
The forecast calls for fair conditions this evening with a mainly clear sky and light winds. Friday is expected to be slightly warmer with similar pleasant conditions and minimal precipitation.
The patient’s condition swung from alarming to desperate illness on Saturday as Drs. O'Leary and Frater frequent the bedside. A brief rally on Sunday gave hope, but a relapse followed and by midnight he lay in the shadow of death. doctors were summoned at 11 PM and faced an imminent end.
An unconfirmed report from Belgrade says the Turkish fortress of Adrianople fell to Bulgarian and Serbian allies this morning. London confirms Kaimil Pasha asked King Ferdinand for an armistice pending peace talks.
A Washington reception closes the first business day of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting. Delegates and officers attend memorial services led by Mrs. Gnatt of Missouri, with remarks by Dr. Randolph McKim. District festivities precede a night of entertainments by Washington women.
The American Lumber Company mill in Merryville Louisiana with 1300 workers shut after friction with the Brotherhood of Timber Workers. Unionists walked out over indictments tied to the Grabow labor riot and the plant may reopen later with nonunion labor.
Lee McLung resigns as state treasurer following a conference with President Taft. United news coverage notes the abrupt change in state finances and pending appointments.
A freight train collided with the rear of a T and B passenger train, killing one person and injuring others as investigators began examining the scene.
President Taft accepted the voluntary resignation of Lee McClung as treasurer. Carmi Thompson expected as replacement, with Charles Hilles likely to return as private secretary. Concurrently Ortie McManigal accuses Frank Ryan of foreknowledge of explosions in the dynamite conspiracy trial. Lumber export rates deemed not unreasonable by ICC. A freight train collision near Rosedale, Louisiana injures no passengers. fireman killed.
Washington announces Larz Anderson of Washington now minister to Belgium is named ambassador to Japan, succeeding Charles Page Bryan who has resigned.
Cincinnati November 14 The official Hamilton County count shows Nicholas Longworth son in law of Colonel Roosevelt defeated for Congress in the First Ohio district by Stanley Bowdle Democrat by 97 votes.
The New Orleans party arrived at Iron Mountain depot about 3 o clock, several hours late, and received a hearty Monroe Booster greeting with badges and a streetcar tour to the park. The Crescent City group, delayed since noon on their special train with band, were escorted through town to see Monroe's famous salt water natatorium.
The Baptist State convention opened in Ruston La with over 200 delegates. W H Managan was re elected president with B F Thompson and T H McGregor as vice presidents. The session featured addresses on home missions by Rev Dr Gray and Dr Bryan on China.
Frederick Law the aeronaut released dynamite from a balloon over the Hudson opposite Grant's tomb at 500 feet. He parachuted into the river and was rescued by a tug after the big gas bag exploded with a loud detonation. The blast rattled the Hudson valley and stirred a stormy atmosphere as spectators watched.
The passage notes Icb securing films and Law performing a balloon explosion stunt for the movies, with Law reportedly earning $1,000 for the trick.
In King’s County Hospital Brooklyn a man’s fractured hip was repaired by sterilized steel nails under the gaze of fifty delegates to the Clinical Congress of Surgeons of North America. Dr A C Bristow wielded the hammer as bones set and nails were driven in.
People increasingly back the gas and oil proposition as days pass. Daily additions to subscription lists show rising support with fifteen to twenty of Monroe's leading businessmen already signing for substantial amounts. Several have pledged to double or triple their subscriptions to keep the proposition alive.
Washington reports increased talk of an extra congressional session after President elect Wilson signaled openness to ideas. Senator Martin of Virginia advocates convening Congress soon after March fourth to fulfill Baltimore platform pledges and ensure Democratic harmony and prompt passage of promised legislation.
By Associated Press from London on November 14, Turkey asks Bulgaria for an armistice as its armies retreat toward Constantinople. Bulgaria’s consent is seen as unlikely without full military advantage, while Albanian moves toward independence are reported.
In a reform move officials announce removal of special privileges from Ale Tarier schedules affecting certain allocations. The measure targets streamlined operations and equity in access across departments.
Princeton November 14 President-elect Woodrow Wilson said he would revise the tariff to remove special privileges curb unfair competition and end private monopolies. He expects an extra session of Congress may be called but will avoid lengthy investigations as he has a clear idea of the needed changes.
San Francisco November 14 Roosevelt holds a statewide lead over Wilson with 66 plurality as one precinct remains uncounted and nine counties await official canvass.
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