19 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1912
Page
1
Large audiences gather as Wilson addresses the issue of trusts and monopolies. The discussion centers on how competition has shaped public opinion and policy, highlighting concerns over market dominance and consumer impact.
Governor Woodrow Wilson addressed crowds in rain swept Pittsburg and Wheeling on tariff revision and anti monopoly aims. He argued for federal laws to curb trusts, proposed fair competition, and warned of dangers of special favors while endorsing a selective tariff revision to fit business conditions.
Weather note reports fair conditions tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures expected on Sunday. No precipitation or storms are forecast for the period.
The piece argues the tariff fight cannot advance if Republicans fail to secure a reformist Senate and a reformist House. It warns a President misaligned with Congress would stall progress, causing growing unease and unrest.
A key witness for the state has developed into a strong defense witness in the Grabow riot case, potentially affecting the trial strategy and evidence presented by both sides.
Lake Charles Oct. 19 The district attorney seeks to impeach star witness Shirley Buxton who testified for the State in the Grabow riot trial Buxton said John Galloway warned the crowd not to speak and that premeeting drinking occurred at the mill commissary Martin Galloway urged pouring liquor as the Union men arrived After the firing Galloway and George Green shot at fleeing fugitives
Greece remains aligned with allied powers as Turkey fails to detach from the federation, signaling a regional shift in postwar alliance dynamics.
A Monroe Fair Association petition seeks business closures from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesday to allow employees to attend Monroe and West Monroe Day at the fair. Officials plan a complete opening Tuesday morning with entries closing at 9, while merchants support the shift to boost attendance.
London reports Greece has declared war on the Ottoman Empire and allied ministers have left Constantinople. Censorship limits battlefield news, but emphasis centers on Adrianople as the likely major prize and a dispatch claims Turkish doctors carried typhus and cholera samples to Janin in Albania.
At First Baptist yesterday the evangelist drew strong interest with sermons on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and a Sunday school rally planned for 9 30 a m. Additional sermons Sunday at 11 a m and 3 30 p m titled Jesus is Coming How and then What and The Broken Circle. Miss Alice Nelson will sing in the morning service.
Mr. T. J. Shelton of the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf Railway attended the Ashley County Fair in Hamburg Arkansas. He praised the agricultural and livestock displays especially corn cotton and hogs. School contests were held in the courthouse with large crowds. Shelton planned a Monroe Fair excursion for October 25 at $1 round trip from Hatburg and Crossett drawing about 200 Ashley County visitors.
Sofia reports Bulgarian forces seized Mustaphia Pasha last night and push toward the fortress of Adrianople with Turkish lines repulsed. The advance includes taking Tsarovosele Gania and Djuma as King Ferdinand visits troops and decorates many wounded.
Famous French aviator and balloonist Eugene Godet arrived last night with his aeroplane and began preparations for flights at the park during Fair week. He has flown in France England Cuba and several South American countries. Ely Walsh and Godet started out together with Curtiss. his former companions have both died.
Washington October 19 determination to end dangerous flying led to the permanent disbarment of Lincoln Beachy from the army aviation school at College Park. After a series of spectacular stunts Beachy was ordered from the field and left for Philadelphia.
Constantinople reports Friday battles around Kirk-Kitesseh as Turkish and Greek forces mass. Balkan ministers departed without hostile acts, windows broken only in minor unrest. Thousands of Greeks and Turks expected to join lines, amid Greece's uncertain allegiance and Turkey's delay tactics.
Athens reports Greece declares war against Turkey as Premier Venizelos cites King George and Crown Prince Constantine messages. Parliament notes Turkish promises to break Balkan confederation and Greece’s army entry into Turkish territory. Greek fleet departure follows.
Amid cheers the chamber president asked deputies to send greetings to allied legislative chambers as cannons rumble and civilization in Christian warfare with barbarism is declared. The scene recalls a wartime pledge as supporters echo resolve and unity across nations.
The News Star urges publication of lists of contributions to the Wilson Campaign Fund made in Monroe from sources other than the paper. It notes promises to donate through other lists but reports no actual contributions except through the News Star. Two weeks remain until the election and readers are urged to contribute if desired.
Mr. C. E. Maroney racing secretary of the Monroe Fair Association has been in Fort Smith Arkansas lining up a string of horses for the Fair next week. He plans to return tonight with reports of some of the fastest horses in the country and confirms every race will be filled. The Fair Grounds stables have been cleaned and disinfected in preparation for arrival beginning Monday with some horses due tomorrow.
Mrs. Snodgrass, mother of New York Giants outfielder Fred Snodgrass, fainted in a Los Angeles theatre after an electrical score board displayed his muff of the fly that likely cost the world championship. She is described as an ardent fan.
A natural gas explosion damaged multiple structures in Marshall, injuring sixteen people. Emergency crews responded as investigators work to determine the cause and scope of the blast.
A lighted match dropped into a drug store grate ignited natural gas causing a 3:30 PM explosion in Marshall Texas. Four buildings collapsed injuring sixteen, with one fatal potential. Militia secured the area as rescuers and doctors treated victims and searched the ruins. Local stores and a barber shop were wrecked and insurance was nil. Eric Littlejohn and others were hurt, and a stray couple remained missing.
Baton Rouge October 19 The veterans convention re elected John T Shaffer of St Mary parish as commander in chief Shaffer was unanimously chosen He was nominated by Howell Carter and seconded by United States Senator Thornton This will be his fourth term and he will reappoint current staff officers The next meeting site will be decided by Shaffer
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