22 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1913
Page
1
Government organs conspicuously display articles and notices about Huerta Stil’s hopes, drawing reader attention to ongoing themes and public profile.
Government dominated papers report Ilverta may gain U S recognition as Villa pressures a branch bank manager in Terreon to honor drafts. The bank fears for the manager’s safety if it fails to comply, reflecting ongoing U S Car ranza policy and revolutionary instability.
Report from Mexico City on November 22 indicates Victoriano Huerta remains firm against U S demands for his resignation. Parliament adjourned amid accusations of no quorum and possible plots to oust the government. Talks with Nelson O Shaughnessy and unnamed British actions add to the tense diplomatic backdrop.
Reports say Sir Lionel Carden warned uprisings risk and proposed a British squadron. Secretary Bryan reportedly objected to British presence in Mexican waters, leading to a shifted plan for one cruiser to Tampico. Also notes Illinois Central bond action postponed, Centerville bank liquidating, and 25 000 turkey birds leaving Tennessee for markets.
Miss Irene Sweem was assaulted in her Cedar Creek hotel room with a throat cut and possible acid harm. James Biddlecom is accused and pursued by several posses as authorities investigate the crime.
The Catholic ladies hold an annual Thanksgiving bazaar on November 26 and 27 upstairs at 116 DeSiard Street over Julius Lemle store. They offer handsome fancy work at fair prices, candy for children, and attractions, plus a full turkey dinner with oysters. Proceeds aid the community.
From El Paso the Rebel reports a federal force within 22 miles of Juarez while General Villa with 1960 men holds the border city. Rebels plan to send 3000 more south once trains load. Parades for victory canceled as tension rises.
Little Rock Ark Nov 22 Grand Secretary Fay Hempstead announces a Mason Grand Lodge resolution making it a Masonic offense for any member to sign or circulate a saloon license petition in Arkansas. The bar follows an Arkansas law requiring a majority of white adults in a community to sign a petition for a license, effective January 1.
The Louisiana Synod referred Dr. J. G. Gladney’s offer of 100 acres near Minden for an orphanage to a committee to visit the site and report. The synod declined a request to urge San Francisco authorities to curb vice at the Panama Exposition. It also eyed funds and support for Southwestern University through church collections and conferences.
Report notes the convention concluding with discussions wrapping up last night as attendees departed. No further details available in readable text.
At 1 16 a m the 1912 constitutional convention completed reading the new constitution with signatures to follow and plans to adjourn by midnight. Governor Blanchard and Governor Hall will address attendees as the body winds up the session. Robert Roberts Jr of Webster proposes a united front on Mississippi flood control urging national scope for a single, coordinated system.
A Monroe News-Star staffer persuades merchants to back a city wide Progressive edition to spur growth in Ouachita parish and attract homeseekers. A Chicago millionaire’s warning example is cited to urge citizens to examine proposals before acting, with a December 20 launch date for the edition.
The convention urges rival meeting leaders to meet and reconcile differences so Louisiana can present a united front to Congress on food control. Governor Hall will address the convention while others decline. Attendees ignore state issues while the Tulane vs LSU football game commands attention. W. O. Hart, a leading worker, sports LIU colors.
Portland Oregon November 22 a new law will place Oregon among leading states in improving conditions for women workers The measure sets an eight hour day and fifty hour week for adult women clerks not apprentices a weekly minimum wage of 825 and bars work after 6 pm all year in mercantile establishments The statute ends Saturday night and Christmas holiday shopping at night in such stores
William McCombs after a White House discussion with President Wilson said the Republican party would be the main rival to the Democrats in 1916. He added he plans to stay active in politics while not seeking public office or an ambassadorship to France.
Cambridge reports forty seven thousand spectators, the largest ever for a sporting event, watching Harvard and Yale clash for the Eastern football championship. Harvard held a 3 to 2 lead over Yale at the end of the first period with odds 19 to 7 in Harvard's favor.
Preparations for next week’s trial of Dr. William H. Craig and undertaker Alonzo M. Ragsdale proceed amid nationwide interest. The pair face murder charges in the death of Dr. Helene Knobe, a 35 year old Indianapolis physician and bacteriologist, who was killed in October 1911. Knobe’s office and home were located in a quiet Indianapolis apartment building.
The Fort Worth Stock Show opens as thousands of cattle sheep horses and hogs are paraded through the streets. Governor Colquitt gives the opening address at the Coliseum while the Fort Worth Poultry and Pigeon Association also exhibits thousands of birds.
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