04 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
1
The noon session of the Dirty-Legond Congress was described as the most important since the Civil War, signaling major legislative momentum and historic decisions. The report highlights key debates and possible reforms shaping the nation’s direction.
Washington predicts the first regular session of the Sixty-second Congress will be one of the liveliest in years as Democrats and Republicans brace for a heavy legislative program. Tariff, trusts, monetary reform, arbitration treaties, direct election of Senators, pensions, and annual appropriations loom, with party politics shaping every move before the 1912 presidential race.
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, expresses belief in the innocence of the McNamara brothers amid their confession. He recalls meeting Big John and receiving a message of gratitude, and says his trip to the Pacific coast strengthened his belief they would be cleared at trial. He dismisses Detective Burns from consideration.
Baton Rouge reports December 1911 begins with 945966.04 in state deposits across fiscal agency banks led by New Orleans National and Hibernia. The general fund shows a 175000 overdraft offset by anticipated tax receipts, while pension and veteran taxes plus a new good roads levy shape this month and January settlements. Several parishes draw on the good roads fund to build state highways.
Representative Longworth after a day with his father in law former President Roosevelt announces he will continue to discourage any effort to nominating Roosevelt as the Republican candidate in 1912. He replies to Ohio Republican chairman Brown that the state prefers Roosevelt to Taft or La Follette.
Senator H L Favrot, recalling the 1906 session, confirms that Michel told him he would withdraw from the McEnery scrip deal. Favrot wrote that Frellsen approached Michel about the lands and that Michel declined to participate in any deal affecting their future value.
Miguel prepares a fifteen day tour opener in Louisiana described by locals as enemy territory. The run begins Tuesday with performances planned across multiple cities and venues.
Hon John T Michel Democratic gubernatorial nominee candidate returns from East Feliciana with large Jackson Clinton and Wilson meetings. Speakers Thomas H Harris George H Terriberry and Michel report enthusiastic crowds and solid local support. A Buras meeting followed by a special train from Algiers. He plans a ten parish North Louisiana tour starting Vidalia with speeches by John Dale T H Harris and Thomas C Barret. Continued on Page Five.
Ouachita Parish High School edged Lake Providence 5 to 0 in a hard fought Saturday game. Clyde Mitchell scored on a 35 yard end run after a criss cross, with Joe Powell starring for Lake Providence. Parish backfield and ends played well while one touchdown was disallowed.
Washington December 4 Congress opened at noon with a crowded chamber. Representative Littleton of New York delivered a sensational speech attacking defamation by Henry B. Martin secretary of the Anti Trust League and alleging ties with David Lamar in relation to the United States Steel Corporation inquiry.
Tonight will be fair with frost in some areas. Tuesday is expected to be fair and warmer across the region.
The article reports on Littleton defending his stance on the steel investigation committee. He denies alliances with trust interests and accuses William J. Bryan of mischaracterizing the inquiry in the Commoner. The speech centers on his committee role and political defenses.
Labor leaders here aroused over claims McNamara confessions were arranged to shield higher ups. J. E. Munsey of the Structural Iron Workers denounced the alleged setup as an outrage on union labor and urged unions to demand action against those at the top, calling for criminal accountability for any masterminds behind related violence.
A memorial petition plus a resolution demanding the impeachment and expulsion of Representative Martin W. Littleton of New York was presented to Speaker Cark by Henry B. Martin of the American Anti-Trust League. Littleton was speaking on the House floor when presented.
Campaign expense accounts under the Democratic State Central Committee rules were filed on November 1 and December 1. Gouverneur Hall and Gueydan committees reported large disbursements for travel and salaries while Michel and Aswell filed November expenses. Major donors included Farrar and Leche. totals varied by committee with Hall tickets reporting a balance of 332.21. Broussard led as the heaviest senatorial candidate in reported expenses.
District Attorney Fredericks announced a serious charge against an unnamed suspect in a high profile case. The statement outlined the legal action and the possible penalties awaiting the defendant as investigators continued processing evidence.
Los Angeles report says detective Franklin paid first juror Robert Bain 400 dollars and promised 3000 more if McNamara verdict favored acquittal or hung jury. Bain's wife claims 500 was paid to sway her husband to secure a mistrial. other jurors allegedly targeted as Diaz and Lockwood cited. Proceedings tied to defense agents and confession aftermath.
Jacksonville FL December 4 the Central Trades and Labor Council branded the McNamara brothers traitors to Unionism and adopted resolutions calling for the maximum punishment.
Los Angeles dispatch reports authorities from the United States and the state will cooperate in a wide ranging inquiry into one of the nation’s most ambitious dynamite plot schemes. Assistant District Attorney outlined the case and the expected investigation.
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