05 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1911
Page
1
One week remains of Congress as a special session called by President Taft nears its close. The report notes stalled legislation and a stretched timeline with final votes awaited in the last days.
Southern senators oppose Burton amendment to the reapportionment bill while Republicans push for redistricting rules likely to affect northern and southern seats. The cotton tariff measure passes the House with broad support and awaits conference.
John Fauntleroy from the Ransdell headquarters accuses Chevis of inconsistency and defends Ransdell's record on levees rivers harbors agriculture immigration and public works. He claims Ransdell was not aware of certain statements and highlights favorable press and public support for his candidacy after March 4 1913.
President Taft plans a four week campaign swing beginning September 16 1912 visiting Knoxville Tennessee for the Appalachian Exposition and Rochester New York for the G A R encampment before continuing through Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Illinois and possibly to California the trip aims to show Progressive Republican strength nationwide.
The article notes that the reapportionment bill would fix future House membership at 433, with two additional seats after Arizona and New Mexico gain statehood, up from 391. It mentions potential delays if President Taft delays bills and describes party support from Democrats and insurgent Republicans.
Former President Roosevelt testifies before the Senate Investigating Committee detailing events and his observations. The testimony centers on government dealings and executive actions during his tenure, with emphasis on accountability and transparency.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt testifies in the congressional inquiry into the Steel Corporation regarding the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption during the 1907 panic. He describes meetings with Judge Gary and H. C. Frick, and a conference with Secretary Root and Attorney General Bonaparte.
The Michigan College of Mines in Houghton announces a week long celebration for its twenty fifth anniversary. Former students from around the world will attend as educators and mining engineers of national prominence speak. Noted guests include Governor Osborn and Secretary Nagel.
Charles M. Schwab testified before the House committee of inquiry that United States Steel Corp was not formed to curb output or fix prices but to grow the U.S. steel industry. He traced the origin of the trust, denied Brussels talks set prices, and discussed tariffs and German competition in steel rails.
In 1909 Roosevelt details his role in allowing the Tennessee Company transfer to the Steel Corporation. He recalls Gary and Frick urging immediate action to avert a financial crisis and asserts the move did not alter the corporation’s legal status. He states the purchase served the public good.
Washington Aug 5 Admiral Togo naval hero of the Russo Japanese war is honored with a White House dinner and a planned audience with President Taft. He will tour Washington and call on Secretary Knox and the acting Navy secretary with Army and Navy officers greeting him at his hotel.
New Orleans August 4 Grand Exalted Ruler John P Sullivan of the Elks announces Edward Rightor of New Orleans appointed chief judicial counsel of the grand lodge.
The text marks the sixty fifth anniversary of Maine's state wide prohibition enactment. It notes the historical milestone and reflects on the era and its impact on local life and law. Public notices and archival echoes highlight the enduring memory of the policy.
Augusta Maine August 5 sixty five years after Maine enacted the first state wide prohibition law voters will decide on September 11 whether constitutional prohibition remains part of the state constitution or not. The contest draws world wide attention as Maine's 1854 to 1884 prohibition becomes a benchmark for global movements. Prohibitionists warn a yes vote preserves a historic lead while a no vote deals a blow to the movement.
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