18 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
1
Sanders attacks Broussard calling him a deserter of democracy in its hour of actual need. The remark frames a sharp political confrontation amid ongoing public discourse.
In Baton Rouge on August 18 Governor Sanders issued a statement rebutting Mr. Broussard’s Opelousas speech. He contends Broussard supported Cannon Republicans on March 15 1909 and aligned with the Republican majority on roll calls. The governor cites Congressional Record references to show Broussard’s votes.
Mrs. Jack Geraghty, Newport society figure, denounces local society as money minded and snobbish. She lists favorites and faults, plans Catholic church entry, and praises her fiancé Mr. Geraghty while criticizing Newport social rituals and pretenders.
The report notes generally cloudy conditions with showers tonight and on Saturday, outlining a damp weekend pattern for the area.
The congressional dispute centers on Mr Broussards support for Cannon during the 1909 political clash and a later claim of misdated remarks. The speaker asserts Broussards crossing of party lines and appointment to the ways and means committee in 1909, with page five continuing the narrative.
The House of Representatives debates the wool bill with a three hour window before voting on whether to override the veto. Supporters push for immediate action as lawmakers weigh implications for agriculture and industry.
In Washington August 18 Democratic Leader Underwood moved for reconsideration to pass the wool tariff revision bill over President Taft s veto. The House set three hours for debate as James led the initial argument in favor of passage despite Republican approval of Taft s veto.
200000 men go on strike causing a complete halt of train services in West England and cutting off the region. The widespread stoppage disrupts travel, commerce, and daily life as workers protest wage and conditions.
London reports a major railway employee strike with at least 200000 workers out. Troops guard stations as Manchester and Liverpool suffer standstill, with rail traffic halted and ticket sales stopped amid disorder and crowding at ports for outgoing liners.
Washington August 18 joint understanding between the two houses aims for final adjournment on Saturday night. Leaders hope the House will accept that date.
West Siders filled the West Monroe ball grounds for the Monroe Concert Band event. Refreshments were served by the West Side Civic League. The concert is described as the best since the band organized. Tonight the weekly Court Square concert is scheduled.
Reese Lamb vice-president of the American Diamond Mining Company brought a three carat white diamond from Pike county Arkansas. The stone is among the largest found on the property, which lies on forty acres in the Arkansas diamond fields. The firm is owned by Flour noy Hudson Bernstein Potts and Lamb, based in Monroe. Taft to deliver a brief veto message on the Farmers Free List bill after delaying the veto during the special session.
Messrs Winberry Hudnall and Van Hoose, finance committee for the Labor Day barbecue, are soliciting subscriptions from local business people. They plan to secure special train rates for the event and may invite some candidates to speak.
A local report notes a previous receipt totaling $921.50 related to donations or allocations for the Good Samaritan Home. Further details on donor names or dates are not provided in the fragment.
Walter Leyens, longtime Monroe resident, shows a handmade brass cotton picker model and an ice bag patent said to revolutionize fever treatment. The models, on display at his business, reflect 25 years of work toward perfection and are invited for public viewing.
The speaker thanks neighbors and friends for timely assistance during a Wednesday night fire that destroyed a home, noting much of the household effects were saved. Orders should be sent to Benoit Lumber Co. Ltd. 3-tf to avoid delays.
United States deputy marshals arrested turpentine operator S A Venters and foreman Edward Moore of Picayune Miss for transporting Negro women from Louisiana to Venters farm for immoral purposes. A large posse hunted a worker accused of beating a tramp near the farm. the young lover of one cook is jailed for killing a man after a jealous quarrel. Venters posted 3000 bail. Moore was taken to Biloxi for Commissioner hearing.
Montgomery Alabama August 18 Farmers leaders and state agricultural commissioners from the South plan a conference to save millions by warning that the cotton crop will fall short of prior estimates and to signal that the national report is outdated. Commissioner Hudson of Georgia launched the movement.
A group of New Orleans gentlemen arrive in Monroe to discuss an upcoming Chicago Exposition and promote regional interest. Courteous introductions precede plans for a joint event, with organizers outlining potential exhibits and collaborations.
Denechaud and Stier push statewide Louisiana booth at the U S Land and Irrigation Exposition in Chicago running November 18 to December 9. They seek funding from Ouachita parish police jury and Monroe business leaders to showcase parishes sixty one areas, crops, and soils to attract migrants and land sales.
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