04 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
1
President Wilson approved a Democratic measure last night, marking its enactment into law. The action concludes legislative passage and signals administrative backing for the policy change.
President Wilson signed the Underwood Simmons tariff bill at 9 09 pm in the White House surrounded by Democratic leaders. Treasury telegrams were sent to customs collectors initiating the first Democratic tariff revision since 1894. The president spoke of emancipation of business and urged further currency reform as the country moves toward monetary changes.
A dramatic completion of a seven month legislative reform concludes with a far reaching tariff revision. The speaker cites Shakespeare on honoring the effort, stressing collective achievement for the party and the nation. The scene unfolds as lawmakers recognize a final push toward public trust and duty.
Ouachita Parish Democratic Executive Committee declares T. K. Flournoy, president of Ouachita National Bank, the sole candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention. No primary will be held. the $10 deposit is to be returned.
Washington Oct 4 Treasury officials began plans to enforce the Democratic tariff law now that it is enacted. They call it the lowest tariff since 1846 except for the Walker tariff and expect it to spur business. The income tax feature is the hardest part to implement. President Wilson returns from golf to a flood of telegrams praising the signing. Confidence remains that the currency bill will pass and be signed soon.
Thomas Toshesky, held in an abandoned Continental Mine chamber since Friday, was rescued at 7 am today in Centralia Pennsylvania. He reported feeling well after the ordeal and said he felt bully. The day also notes a Presbyterian church Women’s Aid Society meeting set for Monday at 4 pm in the church lecture room.
Daughters ended their annual gathering Friday afternoon after a concise session. Leaders did not issue further statements and attendees dispersed quietly from the event.
The Louisiana division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy elected officers for the coming year in Monroe. Mrs. Youree of Shreveport was re elected president. others include Miss Gautreaux New Orleans first vice president and Mrs. Miller Baton Rouge second vice president. The group adjourned to meet Lafayette with Veterans at the next reunion. The Apollo Concert Company entertained at the Auditorium during the Confederate reunion. The report notes many details of officers and events from Monroe’s 1920s era gathering.
Carl Hinton of Center Colorado joined Adjutant General N B Forrest in Monroe to press Denver’s bid for the 1915 Confederate reunion. Denver, with Southern-leaning officials and broad civic support, hopes to host the event with extensive entertainments and a one cent per mile travel rate.
In Milan on October 4 a mammoth concert of Italy’s choral societies closed a series marking Verdi’s birth centennial. The festivities began September 25 and will culminate in a week with a pilgrimage to Verdi’s tomb.
Faulk Bros. inaugurate a large new sanitary grocery store on a turnpike site with glass meat enclosures dust and vermin proof bins and an immense refrigerator. The firm led by W. S. and F. L. Faulk emphasizes quality goods and courteous service to a growing local customer base near Parish High School.
General Shaffer is re elected commander of the Louisiana Division United Confederate Veterans at the twenty third annual reunion closing in Baton Rouge. Lafayette chosen as next meeting place. The afternoon session attacks Behan Guion and Gaines for divisional splits with a unanimous resolution calling veterans to hold such offices. A Dutch supper and smoker followed concluding the reunion.
Veteran players are set to choose the lineup for the operation teams, focusing on experience and leadership. The decision process centers on performance history and on-field chemistry to best match roles and strategic goals.
Veterans from the 1911 showdown return as Connie Mack lists 13 of 14 Athletics and 12 of 15 Giants as eligible for the world series. The 1911 champions were led by Mathewson, Plank, Baker, and others who will again face off in a rematch that recalls the Polo Grounds opener with 38,281 spectators.
A fragmented notice highlights a reunion event honoring women associated with General Booth. Details are sparse due to OCR damage but the core is a gathering titled Tribute to Women with a closing ceremony.
Washington Oct. 4 The federal government began its challenge to the Oklahoma grandfather clause in the United States Supreme Court with the filing of a brief by Solicitor General Davis outlining the constitutional objections.
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