07 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
1
MESSRS MICHEL AND BARRET HELD GOOD MEE TING AT VIDALIA in the HFTH district through a local meeting setting with participants noted.
John T Michel addresses Vidalia voters at the courthouse meeting with T H Harris and Senator T C Barret. The event drew Natchez visitors and local citizens, with schoolchildren dismissed to listen and Clinton of Tensas Parish among notable attendees.
Washington December 7 E H Gary head of the United States Steel corporation testified before the Senate committee on Interstate Commerce today. He said he believed it legal for competitors to come together and mutually disclose their business conditions to steady and balance the trade without any price agreement.
A vehement assault by the Frel den Dtury faction on John T. Michel fails to gain traction as rivals declare victory and Michel remains unshaken amid the controversial clash.
A strong call urges swift U S action after Russia breaches treaty terms, demanding decisive leadership and firm measures. The statement frames repeated violations as a direct threat, advocating immediate policy responses and united national resolve.
An opaque dispute around sponsor influence emerges as Michel withdraws support and Kiwing's paper remains a controversial stand for the company. Reputable attorneys allegedly dictated policy, denying nefarious intent, while the sponsorship and corporate guidance face scrutiny.
Edward Righter defends Michel campaign against charges of fraud and notes policy shifts in land recovery. J. D. Fisher entry dated Feb 23, 1905 cited. William Sulzer at Carnegie Hall urges immediate action against Russia for violated 1832 treaty, denouncing delay and arbitration for American Jewish citizens.
A speaker at the Methodist Conference in New Orleans urges immediate action to abrogate the Russian treaty. He argues for no arbitration or delay and presses for a new treaty ensuring no discrimination against American citizens, emphasizing freedom of religious belief and equal rights at home and abroad.
A fragment indicates focus on the Parker Memorial within Louisiana Methodism, suggesting a centered effort or tribute tied to church history and regional religious activities.
The New Orleans conference opens at Parker Memorial Church in Monroe with Bishop E D Mouton presiding. Rev C D Atkinson, a North Louisiana pastor, is praised for building the temple through tireless work and loyal support from his congregation. A night address by the Home Department secretary highlights the event.
New Grand Theatre welcomes the public at 6 p m offering a souvenir. A mass meeting on Tulane Campus builds cross school friendship between Tulane and Louisiana State with speeches by university leaders.
John Dale an attorney leads a larg e meeting endorsing John T. Michel. He argues charges against Michel are unfounded while praising his record as a public official. J E Clayton chairs the gathering as Senator T C Barret delivers an enthusiastic address.
New Orleans reports details from an Aswell meeting in the Tenth Ward. Dr. Aswell questions Judge Luther KE Hall about his campaign strategy home rule definitions governor appointive power jobs for the boys campaign expenditures gambling in cotton futures and the relocation of the Tensag Levee Board domicile from Rayville to Monroe.
The Nigro and Loos Shows attracted the week’s biggest crowd as moderated weather boosted comfort. The Whirl of Death motor act by Senora Garcia captivated, with the aeroplane girl and Beau ties in the Deep also drawing large attendance. The carnival runs through Sunday.
Complete returns from 317 precincts show George Alexander the Good Government League winner for mayor with 7 978 votes and Job Harriman the Socialist 62 293. The entire Good Government ticket was elected and no Socialist candidate neared victory. Prohibition failed 37 344 to 31 691 with many women voting against it. Reports say women cast nearly 15 000 ballots, over half the total, signaling a shift in suffrage sentiment.
Rumors of a plan to shoot up the town swirl after an assault on a black woman near the V. S. & P. coal chute east of the city Tuesday night. Five heavily armed men, said to be in Monroe for days, fled and have not been found. Reports claim they camp in woods east of town and include claims of a $1000 reward for a captured gang member. One man reportedly carried $150.
D M Kneeland of Milwaukee president and P S McLurg of Monroe secretary with ten arrive here to break ground tomorrow for a Grayling Lumber Company mill costing 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. Over 250 workers will be employed. Ties are laid for a new railroad about 20 miles long.
The seventh annual Ouachita Poultry Association exhibit opened this afternoon at Masonic hall in Monroe. A large entry of standard breeds fills the hall with fine chickens ducks and turkeys. Judging and ribbon awards continued through morning and afternoon as Monroe and West Monroe residents attend. Admission is 10 cents and the exhibit is described as magnificent.
New York on December 7 detective William J. Burns asserted that every industrial dynamiting since 1906 can be traced to the McNamaras and the men behind them. He charged the Iron Workers Union was not the only group involved in bombing.
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