26 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
1
A sweeping feature laments the death of Steinmetz who helped push electrical progress and four hour workdays. It contrasts love and hate themes with a column on politics and social progress, noting Republican majorities and a tale of Love Rogers. A closing tease hints at Drummers' Day at the State Fair in Shreveport.
Paris and London report France Belgium and Italy accept Britain’s invitation to form an expert committee under the inter allied reparations commission. The aim is to assess Germany’s capacity and help shape post war payments with J. P. Morgan likely part of the technical bankers group. Berlin expected as conference seat. selection of personnel to follow.
Modern Portia Miss Anna B Hogan of Jersey City, not yet 25, secured a second decree verdict with mercy recommendation in a Hackensack first degree murder case. She has already earned many local victories.
Washington reports that progressive Republicans in the House led by Representative Nelson of Wisconsin seek constructive railroad and tax legislation without open conflict with the party. They plan bills on removing guarantee provisions valuing railroads by cash, abolishing the labor board, reinstating state commission control over fines, and favor a limited excess profits tax and a constitutional ban on tax exempt securities. The group doubts broad tax cuts, including for small incomes.
London reports Britain accepts in principle the US plan to search vessels in American waters for contraband liquor within twelve miles of the shore. An imperial conference expert committee chaired by Foreign Secretary Curzon outlines plans to meet the American request. Dublin notes free state prisoners released during a hunger strike with potential further freedom on other grounds.
Frank B. Kellogg former U S senator from Minnesota named American ambassador to London to succeed George Harvey. Kellogg 66 a Potsdam New Jersey native trained at Rochester Minnesota used as special counsel for the federal government in antitrust cases under Taft and allied with foreign relations work.
Governor Parker will address Louisiana voters at the Atheneum in New Orleans on Monday night at 8 o’clock. He will defend his administration and mark his first participation in the state campaign after returning from governors and boll weevil conferences. The Atheneum venue has been rented for the event.
Brussels reports indicate Belgium will back a consultative reparations committee to study Germany's capacity to pay. The British note on the proposal was being released by official circles this afternoon, with an official announcement expected soon.
Dr Charles P Steinmetz electrical wizard died at his home in Schenectady New York after a Pacific coast trip and a sudden heart attack during breakfast He had returned October 18 and was attended by his nurse and his adopted son J L R Hayden Several grandsons noticed his sudden collapse and a marked book on his desk after death He had declined many engagements due to a weak heart and recently produced an artificial inauguration?
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