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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary reading notes describe a tense exposure of Piot to Br Syirch Brewer. The text references conditions and a brewing context with unclear details. The readable segments mention names and a possible experimental setting.
Jackson, Miss. Oct 16 A Texas paper accuses Lieut Gov Bilbo and others of plotting to ruin Gov Brewer by spreading rumors of a woman on his Europe trip. The story triggers tense talk, probes, and a looming two year campaign as committee members head to Gulfport Meridian and other cities to investigate. Brewer declines comment.
Governors and legislators plan press statements as Burns and Pinkerton agents pursue leads in a Mississippi graft scandal. Stella Wyckoff, a Memphis resident with a troubled marriage, is linked to the story and described in detail.
New Orleans, Oct 16. After a pivotal session the National Grain Dealers Association adjourned its annual meeting. Delegates with their wives and daughters numbered over 1000. Steps toward unifying grain grading are expected to greatly aid business convenience.
Representative Frank Clark of Florida urged Governor Park Trammell to call a special session to pass a law barring Japanese and people of like races from owning land in the state. He cites reports of Japanese land purchases and warns of a broader plan by Japan to expand territory and influence, including in the United States.
President Wilson calls for sane economy in forming the next Congress budget and warns against padding estimates. He favors appropriations only for what is actually needed and expects Congress to cut excess. The Associated Press report from Washington notes the push for restraint in spending.
Report claims boosters deny another trip for Bilbo as a Texas paper frames alleged plot as a lie. Story notes and language imply political intrigue and planned excursion along L G Road next Thursday.
Monroe Chamber of Commerce plans a special booster train October 22 leaving Monroe at 9 and visiting Bastrop Crossett and Hamburg. The trip includes a two hour Bastrop stop, thirty minute Crossett visit, and Hamburg hour before returning, with a $1.56 round trip fare and Monroe pennants and badges for participants.
UNEP cites a delicate situation and notes Huerta may not respond promptly. Officials warn stakeholders to await clarification while avoiding speculation about official positions or actions.
Lieut. Governor Bilbo in Jackson condemns The Pitchfork story accusing him of plotting to ruin Governor Brewer over a Europe trip with a Memphis woman. He says he met writer C. F. Pickard, calls the charge a deep lie, and warns friends against Pickard. Bilbo plans to defend himself later if needed. Washington also reports Mexican tensions remain delicate and Huerta may not respond to the U S note.
Public schools face severe teacher shortages as August examinations yield many failures. The piece argues for stronger teacher training, noting rigid exams and insufficient six week summer courses. It promotes the State Normal School at Natchitoches offering a nine month professional program at $55 per quarter, with diploma exemption from further exams.
Highland Massachusetts reports two more barges sunk and four lives lost as the northeast gale continues to sweep the Massachusetts coast at high speed for three days.
Washington officials weighed options after Wilson's note condemning Huerta. Three plans surfaced including a naval demonstration, strong demands on Mexico City to oust Huerta, or severing relations and backing the Constitutionalists for a provisional government and free elections. Secretary Bryan departed for Waterloo, Iowa, signaling caution on immediate action.
The Washington administration faced no comment on a new warship move toward Mexican waters while diplomats meet in Mexico City. General Maas, Mexican Federal commander, was arrested on a civil warrant while en route within the United States.
Mexico City October 16 A delay in the crisis over U S Mexico relations is the prevailing view. Nelson OShaughnessy the American chargé d affaires expects no Washington reply for now. Mexican officials may face action on future recognition and elections proceed under President M Iberta amid possible conciliation. Deputies remain imprisoned with council court actions planned while they receive limited aid and no outside communication.
In New Orleans on October 16 a sailors enlistment case concerns Jaems Nolte of Moas Point Mississippi who bears a tattoo of September Morn on his chest. The surgeon initially refused to pass him due to obscene tattoo rules and Nolte appealed. The decision rests with the inspector and a Saturday ruling is awaited.
Ellsworth Maine Oct 15 Mrs Virginia Sims Evans Sewall of Washington was granted a divorce from Harold I Sewall on cruel and abusive treatment. Mrs Sewall is the daughter of the late Admiral Robley N Evans. Sewall a Boston business man.
A brief report notes the morning session as the assembly votes on each spear of the Sulzer impeachment indictments, detailing progress in the high profile case and indicating ongoing deliberations among lawmakers.
Albany reports the assembly voted 42 to 14 in secret to remove Gov. Sulzer with subsequent disqualification failing. Articles debated separately with some losses tied to campaign finance and suppression of evidence. Vote timing and proceedings move toward an open session to conclude by nightfall.
Ether Day marked the 67th anniversary of ether as an anaesthetic in surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital Boston on October 16. Dr. William Morton performed the first ether operation there on October 16, 1846, drawing many prominent physicians and medical school representatives to the observance.
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