02 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note reports a monetary loan amount and related financial action. Names, dates, or places are unclear, but the item indicates a loan transaction and accompanying cents figures in a brief business notice.
Southern leaders and lawmakers discuss empowering the federal reserve to fix a minimum 12 cent per pound price on cotton with credit support. Figures from Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas and others pledge cooperation while Congress MPs weigh amending the reserve act to facilitate farmer credits and market freedom. The plan aims to steady prices without hurting consumers, and a New Orleans meeting is planned to refine details. Meanwhile a major fire in New Orleans destroys Harvill and Curtis markets, damages telegraph and telephone lines, threatens the railway depot, and claims a dog perishing in a building.
Representative Hamley replies to the opposition circular defending the fiscal system. The exchange centers on fiscal policy, budget procedures, and governance. The article frames Hamley as defending established financial principles amid criticism from opponents.
Louisiana legislator J M Hamley responds to Captain E J Reinhardt criticizing constitutional amendments on taxation. He defends the reform plan, disputes alleged misstatements, praises Governor Pleasant, and argues the current assessment system is flawed and could bankrupt the state without change.
The Department of Agriculture projects the 1916 cotton crop at about 11 627 000 bales based on conditions to Sept 25. Final output may vary with future weather. Previous forecasts showed varied figures. current estimates reflect widespread crop damage and state-by-state yields. The report notes 56.23 percent normal overall with marked declines in several states and ongoing price trends for farmers.
Associated Press reports renewed Russian advances in Galicia with gains northeast and south of certain capitals. French forces report trench advances and many prisoners near Bouchavesnes. British lines near Eaucourt repulsed German attempts. Serbian forces seize Kaimakcelan heights. Zeppelin raid over counties causes fires but no casualties.
Senators Fletcher Williams Vardeman and Ransdeli of Louis tanay were noted attending a Washington gathering. The article mentions a tribute to Tuneeey, who died yesterday, with the attendance of Senators to honor the deceased.
A Sunday morning blaze swept the business district of Sibley, La., about five miles from here, damaging the building where the fire started and causing about $30,000 in losses. Local fire crews battled the flames, with efforts concentrated on preventing spread to adjacent structures. The cause is under investigation.
Long Beach New Jersey October 2 President Wilson notes telegrams of support and signals a general line for upcoming addresses. He plans to speak next Thursday in Omaha and later in Indianapolis Chicago and New York with less political tone at nonpartisan gatherings. Henry Ford invited to visit with the president today. Jeremiah OLeary chairs the telegram reception.
Messages from the American Truth Society and others praised President Wilson for his stand while a minority criticized him. A O Leary brother’s claim that suits for libel could be brought against the president drew little concern from administration officials who noted Wilson personally handled and supports the telegram to O Leary.
President Wilson designates next Saturday as Independent Voters Day at Shadow Lawn. The pilgrimage to Long Branch is under the Woodrow Wilson Independent League chaired by Representative Kent of California. New York and New Jersey delegations will travel in special trains.
Decatur hosts a statewide Knights Templar conclave with Masonic emblems and national colors displayed. Delegations arrived for a grand program at Johns Field featuring parades receptions and field day events as the commandery continues through Tuesday and Wednesday.
Washington reports the 1916 ginning total before September 25 reached 4,062,991 bales, double last year’s count. The Census Bureau record shows round bales and sea island figures with state-by-state comparisons for the prior three years, including Arkansas and other states.
Detroit on Oct 2 reports a switch engine pushing two freight cars into a crowded Forest avenue street car at Dequinder, killing eight and injuring over fifty. More than 90 riders, many from theater crowds, were aboard. ambulances rushed casualties to hospitals.
New Orleans reports show cotton futures climbing to unprecedented levels as the market reacts to ongoing rains and production fears. Analysts cite weather disruptions and ongoing demand pushing prices toward a record per bale, signaling a volatile season ahead.
New Orleans October 1 Governor Richard Manning of South Carolina arrived with businessmen and educators to study cotton growing marketing and storage in Louisiana The party will visit Monroe with focus on boll weevil control methods and related practices in the state
Little Rock Oct 2 United States Senator James P Clarke president pro tem of the Senate died at his home after a stroke. Born Yazoo City Mississippi August 18 1854 he held multiple Arkansas offices including governor and attorney general before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1902 and serving his term.
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