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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
4
The Monroe Journal notes its founding in 1834 by current owners and publishers G. Mo and R. F. Beasley, outlining its lineage and leadership.
March 4 1913 editorial notes Taft wisely avoids entanglement in Mexico arguing conservatives press for profits are thwarted. W J Bryan seems set to become Secretary of State and urges United States to curb war expenses while Wilson’s inaugural address calls citizens to serve humanity. Interstate Commerce veto overruled to allow Webb bill. leather rates in Western North Carolina ruled not unjust.
A newly passed Morganton charter creates a three aldermen plus town manager government with recall and initiative. New elections can be triggered by 25 percent signatures, and 25 voters may demand immediate commissioner action. Separately, a unidentified young man found near Lexington railroad track with head injuries died en route to Salisbury hospital.
The election on March 18 will decide if Salis bury remains under the present system or adopts a mayor and two commissioners who will dedicate all time to city affairs. Dr B A Hennessee was moved from Burke jail to McDowell county jail after the death of Gorman Pitts whom he is charged with killing. A hawk attack on chickens owned by Minn Kittle Roswell was repelled when a rooster defeated the bird. Mise Boxwell witnessed the encounter. A Dunkards committee in western North Carolina is studying site options for a Church of the Brethren convention and four permanent arrangements.
The trustees of the Presbyttrian College in Charlotte approve changing the name to Institution College once the college relocates from its current site to Myers Park in Charlotte.
President Wilson’s inaugural address pledges to square every national process with early standards. He stresses justice, sanitary laws, and humanizing government while warning against private interests exploiting power. He calls for restoration, unity, and a nonpartisan, humane approach to law, economy, and social policy.
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