19 Aug 1911
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1911
Page
1
Champ Clark delivers a stirring speech declaring the president has raised an issue that will provoke fury until polls close in 1912. Democrats in the House could not muster the necessary two thirds to overturn the veto, and the veto stands.
Washington reports a dramatic House vote defeat in attempts to override President’s veto on the wool free list. The chamber plans to adjourn early next week after passing the cotton bill and its amendments. Senate leaders expect adjournment by Wednesday. cabinet members watched the roll call as the veto fight ends with no override.
Washington notes a busy week with Taft’s Rochester trip for Grand Army veterans and a flurry of major gatherings including the Grand Army of the Republic in Rochester and many provincial, state, and city meetings from Toronto to Milwaukee. Notable events include marriages in St Paul and San Francisco and the launch of the Argentine battleship Rivandavia in Quincy Massachusetts.
The scene in Congress grew loud as Democrats cheered and pounded desks while the roll call occurred. The White House assistant secretary delivered the president's veto message on the farmer's free list bill, Taft citing the same reasons as for the wool bill. Capt A L Gordon and Capt Otto Wahlberg of the American Salvation Army returned from Alexandria where 250 girls and children enjoyed a free day at Camp Safford with a large, complimentary dinner.
The attorney general plans to file suit on a land matter here early next week, signaling a formal legal action by state authorities.
New Orleans Aug 19 The state through Attorney General Guion will file suit next week in Ouachita Parish against the Tensas Delta Land Company and James D Lacey over 850000 to 900000 acres bought from levee boards at prices totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars The case seeks restitution and may move to federal court The land was bought for 120000 with about half held by the company and the other half sold for 480000
The pastor will speak at Bristle Ridge Church at 11 a.m. tomorrow and hold evening services at the Methodist Protestant church corner Third St and Stone Ave at 8 p.m. Local residents are invited to attend both services.
Reported progress in negotiations between unions and employers as prospects for resolving the London strike improve. Officials caution over terms and timelines while authorities expect a swift conclusion.
Two men were killed and a third wounded when troops fired into a mob near Llanelly while dock strike disruption spread. Observers noted rioting by onlookers and tension at rail lines as the strike caused broader disruption across London and Wales.
An antiseptic liniment claims to heal minor injuries in about a third of the usual time. It relieves muscle soreness and rheumatic pains and is sold by all dealers.
Registrar Ball answers Parker by confirming thirty men registered from 619 St Peter street. He notes two certificates issued to foreigners under section 37 1908 with Schmid born Germany naturalized 1893 and McGarry born Ireland naturalized in New Jersey 1878. One man registered Feb 26.
A note states funds previously received by the Good Samaritan Home amount to 921 dollars and 50 cents. The record records this prior receipt as part of an ongoing financial log.
The record shows multiple naturalization registrations on dates in 1909 and 1910 for individuals including a German Schmid and Irish Mc Garry. The speaker argues the registrations occurred at different times by different clerks, disputing suspicions about a fabricated list.
The News-Star highlights E. R. McCormick of Downesville as a model one horse farmer. He sold three wagon loads of produce in Monroe earning 175 dollars while counting peas valued at 165 dollars and sweet potatoes at 10 dollars. He forecasts cash sales near 500 dollars with two hundred bushels of peas in the field plus cane corn cotton hay hogs and poultry supporting his family and local farms. The piece notes boll weevil driven shift from cotton and urges more "one-horse" farmers to Ouachita parish.
In Mineral Wells Texas travelers are invited to stay at the Colonial Hotel described as the leading hotel of the Southwest. The advert highlights its status and welcoming amenities for visitors.
The IAFT signed a publicity bill imposing caps on campaign spending for all congressional candidates. The measure aims to curb excess spending and promote fairer contests during elections.
Washington August 19 President Taft signed the campaign publicity bill requiring public disclosure of all campaign expenditures for Senate and House candidates before elections. The House Ways and Means Committee, by party line vote, backed the cotton tariff revision bill as amended by the Senate and plans to bring it to a final vote on Monday. Committee members anticipate Congress may adjourn Tuesday night.
Senate and House leaders this afternoon practically agreed to adjourn Congress Tuesday afternoon. The tentative accord signals a swift close to the current session.
Aviator Atwood landed in Bria Pa near noon after a windy flight from Swanville. He was unsure if he could reach Buffalo before night as he assessed conditions and remaining distance.
The two year old child of C Fontana, an Italian grocer on Olive and North Fourth streets, was knocked down by a freight car backed down a siding. Two cars passed over the child before the engine stopped. The child suffered a bruise to the head but no serious injury. The incident caused great excitement this morning.
St. Andrew's Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario, one of Canada's oldest, starts a two day celebration for its 117th anniversary. The original 1794 church and the current structure built eighty years ago are noted. Prominent churchmen from outside the town will participate.
Buffalo Bill received a handsome silver loving cup from North Platte citizens on his farewell tour. The testimonial included old-time residents who knew him when he served as a Government Scout on the plains.
The National Household Show begins in Madison Square Garden with a miniature fly exposition. Entomologists will explain how flies carry disease and the best methods to exterminate them. Prizes will be awarded to boys who kill the most flies.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.