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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
1
In a heated session of the House of Representatives, HR 000 and Hobson clash in a bitter debate on a floor issue. The exchange centers on policy details and parliamentary procedure as both sides press their positions.
House floor duel erupts as Hobson accuses Underwood of being a Wall Street tool backed by liquor interests. Underwood denies involvement, cites eighteen years of service and campaign contributors.
The speaker denied using him as a tool and claimed he had returned to the house with a great trust. He challenged opponents to show influence in his administration and defended his eighteen years of service against liquor and Wall Street accusations. He cited his anti liquor shipping vote as evidence of duty and independence.
Details from the Volturno disaster emerge as steamers Devoniah with 50 survivors reach Liverpool and Tourine with 42 arrive Havre. Relief work for orphans and traumatized immigrants continues at both ports. Rotterdam Uranium line agent denies arson plot. Thirty survivors aboard the Minneapolis report crew brutality and cowardice.
In Cardiff on October 14 a massive blast at Universal Colliery trapped more than four hundred Welsh miners. After 951 men entered the mine, rescuers pulled out about 500 bodies and reported slim chances of survival. The blast cut a man 60 feet from the shaft, decapitating him. A similar incident occurred thirteen years earlier with 120 entombed and only one saved.
In a cabinet meeting, officials focused on the Mexican crisis as a German warship heads toward Mexico, signaling possible European intervention. Huerta proclaims dictatorship, suspends Congress protections, and assumes war and finance powers until legislative power is reestablished. Cabinet members avoided discussing the proclamation.
Officials state all culinary department exhibits will be returned to owners after the Fair closes. A rumor that exhibitors would not receive their items has been debunked by the report.
The Chamber of Commerce awards a substantial bonus to the OHLO concern, emphasizing strong local industry support and potential regional impact. The move signals confidence in OHLO's market expansion and job creation prospects.
Monroe Chamber of Commerce executive committee discusses local cotton tensions and plans to convene compress and railway officials to resolve issues. It reviews the Alexander Factory Site contract with Southern Improvement Company and contemplates options if the firm defaults. The group adopts a resolution opposing envelopes and advertising matter supplied by foreign firms to local merchants.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce weighs its financial state and finances a redo of its 1914 financing. It plans a special meeting to decide refinancing and boosts booster trains to promote a 100000 bushel corn campaign and the Monroe Fair running October 28 to 31. It also weighs a St Marys Machine Company relocation offer with land and cash incentives.
Meager reports from Winnshoro describe a Sunday afternoon shooting near Crowville. W. Dodson was fatally shot. Charles Evans suffered a arm wound. About fourteen shots were fired with no witnesses. Evans was arrested and jailed. Dodson had recently moved from Brownsville Tennessee.
In New York on October 14 the second national conference on currency reform opened a two day session under the Academy of Political Science. Noted speakers included Senator Robert L. Owen Representative Carter Glass A Barton Hepburn O M W Sprague and Arthur Reynolds.
Improvement plans aim to upgrade airfield facilities with new structures and maintenance. Early discussions outline rebuilding work, potential funding, and expected timelines for repair and modernization.
Buildings and Grounds will improve sights at the fair with new agricultural display building north of the merchants building and poultry moved to a stable. Grandstand repairs and whitewash to all structures, improved walks, drainage, mowing, and weed removal underway. Calcium chloride to speed the track. Monroe Gun Club hosts top shooters with Floyd Parker adding a trap shooting building and three traps.
Albany Oct 14 The Sulzer impeachment trial likely will not yield a verdict before tomorrow with further arguments under way. The high court adjourned after a lengthy session to review testimony from Allan R. Ryan Henry Morganthau and Duncan W Peck about alleged efforts to suppress evidence and to influence officials.
Judge Miller raises issue on where to place charges in eight article impeachment. Presidium Judge Cullen says attorneys may argue admissibility of Peck and Ryan testimony. Debate centers on strengthening article 4 or creating a separate article to include Ryan Morganthou Peck charges, amid possible strike of articles 1 2 and 6.
Washington Oct 14 Debate in the Senate shows there will be no adjournment or recess unless the currency reform bill is disposed of. Democrats plan to object to general legislation in December and January to keep the road open for currency action. Senator Lewis voiced majority sentiment against a adjournment and warned against being bullied into recess by opposing forces.
New York players split 64 127 dollars after the world series with 25 men receiving about 2 169 each except Arthur Mitchell fined 100 less for arguing with umpire Connolly Mathewson and Merkle reported on player writings and the commission noted contracts signed before the September 27 ban. Philadelphia will distribute 81 190 dollars to the Athletics as champions.
The report argues that industries in the region are not suffering despite rhetoric. Officials cite steady output and employment, with trade groups noting resilience across manufacturing and services sectors.
Reports from New York to Georgia and Michigan indicate no shutdowns due to the Underwood-Simmons tariff. Georgia mill managers predict a hopeful impact, southern factories may improve under the new law, while St Louis and Chicago correspondents note mixed effects and general business resilience.
Tonight's card in Vernon California pits Sohhnny Dundee against Joe Azevedo in a 20 round main event. Frankie Russell faces Knockout Brown in a 19 round bout in New Orleans. Billy Pakpe meets Marty Rowan in an 8 round matchup in St Louis.
Washington reports September cotton consumption in the United States at 469 870 running bales, up from 453 726 in August per the census report.
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