Climination Near at Hand Confrence on Concessions Held
A long distance conference on concessions was held concerning Hurpta. Officials and participants discussed impending changes and possible agreements aiming to resolve outstanding issues.
14 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
1
A long distance conference on concessions was held concerning Hurpta. Officials and participants discussed impending changes and possible agreements aiming to resolve outstanding issues.
Officials in Washington report renewed exchanges between Secretary Bryan and Charge O Shaughnessy over concessions by Huerta’s regime. Talks focus on a provisional president acceptable to Constitutionalists and possible recall of Envoy Lind amid hints of a compromise steering toward Wilson’s terms. Mexico City officials express confidence US demands may be met soon.
Mexico City reports say President Huerta's official family works toward resuming talks with the United States. Garza Aldape appeals to Nelson O'Shaughnessy to delay action until officials can reach Mr. Lind in Vera Cruz. Huerta may offer a substitute plan and considers resignation to the new Cortes.
The speaker warns that Congress may consider plans the United States would oppose. If any proposal requires convening Congress, sign papers specifying the measures to be passed and ensure Washington’s objectionable items are excluded.
Washington reports indicate major powers back President Wilson and Secretary Bryan in pressing for Huerta's removal in Mexico. Europe’s financial blockade and diplomatic pressure coordinate with Britain to back the American plan. Wilson withholds full statement as favorable elements emerge.
Detroit veteran Jim McGuire born in 1868 in Navy Yard area reaches age 50. Known as the Deacon he played for Cleveland Toledo Detroit Philadelphia Rochester Washington Brooklyn and Boston in a long career. He later managed the Boston Americans and Cleveland clubs.
Secretary Garrison adopts plan to inaugurate waterway as men on strike and a sewerage and water board ordinance contest proceeds. Southern Pacific trainmen enforce strike order fully amid dispute.
Secretary Garrison outlines a plan for the first deep draft ship to traverse the Panama Canal from ocean to ocean aboard a government Panama Railroad steamer. Goethals may direct initial work with the Fram among first vessels, aiming for next spring completion and a ceremony with Wilson and Cabinet.
The American Farm Management Association opens its third annual convention in Washington today with two days of sessions. Members from across the country will discuss scientific farm management and a range of related topics.
The Census Bureau shows U.S. cotton consumed in October at 542,809 bales. On hand October 3 were 1,072,900 bales in manufacturing, 2,500,000 in independent warehouses. Exports in October totaled 1,500,000 bales.
Robbie Carson ten year old son of Rev H R Carson of Monroe Louisiana was kidnapped amid court fights last spring. The father arrived in New Orleans from Panama to renew efforts to recover the boy who may be with an uncle in Texas. He bears a habeas corpus writ against John Doe and Richard Roe and will serve it to any person in the state holding the child. Carson stays with friends uptown and met with his attorney George H Terriberry.
The Southwest Printers Cost Congress met in Hutchinson Kansas with attendees from six states. President Harry V Bowman of Muskogee led the session and Mayor Fontron gave a welcome. The conference will continue tomorrow. In New York Tommy Burns, a famed jockey rider, reportedly fell beneath an elevated train in Brooklyn this morning and was killed.
In Washington on November 14 the Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs Dudley Mield Malone received many congratulations and gifts marking five years of marriage. Mrs Malone, formerly Miss Mary P O Gorman, daughter of Senator O Gorman, married in New York on November 14 1908.
London reports England will not intervene in Mexico as President Wilson seeks to remove Huerta. Wilson declined to detail methods. An official stated that if Huerta refuses to withdraw and financial pressure or port blockades fail, intervention would follow.
A major anti liquor meeting opens in Columbus following the biennial Anti Saloon League convention. Delegates from temperance groups and religious bodies join hundreds of interested individuals to unite forces for a coordinated educational and legislative campaign. Noted prohibition advocates will attend and speak on plans for a concerted nationwide effort.
District Attorney Whitman confirmed a confession from wire tappers alleging graft payments for police protection to a civilian at police headquarters. The scheme involved one inspector and at least two lieutenants, yielding hundreds of thousands of dollars, with similar gains reported in Chicago where a woman allegedly received about $400,000.
Daplist reports and statements show the church is growing in strength as the convention proceeds with speeches and updates from leaders.
The Louisiana Baptist convention met at the First Baptist Church in Amite with about three hundred delegates arriving from across the state. W. H. Managan of Westlake served as moderator as Rev. J. R. Edwards led devotional services. the gathering marked by greetings to Mississippi Baptists and reflections on decades of state missions.
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