20 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
1
A government attorney criticizes unionism actions as harming public perception while a walking delegate faces accusations of criminal behavior. The dispute centers on rhetoric and responsibility among labor leaders and legal authorities.
Indianapolis December 20 government argued the walking delegates used Iron Workers funds to push crime and social chaos. Olaf Treitmoe faced $330000 from labor funds used in the Los Angeles strike and Times building blast. Jurors heard union bylaws barred such use and defendants including Frank Ryan faced accusations of steering funds to terror.
Constantinople December 20 offices report the Ottoman government ordered the Turkish peace delegation in London to treat with the Greece delegates without a prior signature to an armistice or protocols. Officials say recent Greek Turkish fighting favors Turkey and the lat ter will demand strict terms before signing. Philadelphia city employees may receive free tuition to further their education.
The newly appointed Fifth Louisiana Levee Board met at the Tallulah courthouse with E J Hamsey R L Hill J M Johnson Thos P Kell B F Young S D Watson J M Lambdin E C Rhodes present. Rhodes elected president Kell elected secretary Lambdin selected for secretary and McClellan chosen general inspector at 200 dollars a month. Board fixed Tallulah as its domicile and set meetings every thirty days starting January 13.
In Baton Rouge on December 20 the Edward Robertson murder trial began before Judge Brunet. The courtroom was crowded as relatives gathered near the prisoner while the jury selection proceeded, with Ed Robertson flanked by defense and prosecutors and his uncle Conrad Robertson actively questioning jurors. Ex Congressman Sam Robertson is ill and absent.
Meridian Mississippi December 20 Associated Press reports a black man found dead in a swamp near Cuba Alabama. He had yesterday shot and killed Perry Wilkinson a local jeweler. A mob fired on the fleeing man and he died from the gunfire.
Census Bureau reports on cotton gains influence Taft administration plans adopt a new, stronger season policy. Improved measures aim to bolster yields and adjust import and export dynamics between Mexico and the United States during December.
Louisiana posts 4,470,540 sales, surpassing all prior figures on the same date. Texas shows strong gains with notable comparisons to nearby states, highlighting regional movement in the period.
The Census Bureau's seventh cotton report shows 12 424 853 bales ginned prior to Dec 13, 1912, with round bales and Sea Island counts detailed. State-by-state ginnings compare to 1911 and prior crop years, noting declines and regional patterns.
In New York the National Civic Federation opens a conference at the Metropolitan Building to discuss a proposed workmen compensation bill. Prominent legislators lawyers manufacturers and labor representatives attend as discussions cover contributory insurance a state fund and employer premiums. The meeting is expected to run for several days.
New York year end review notes many sports figures died in the past year across baseball boxing golf swimming rowing and the turf. Leading the baseball toll is John T Brush owner of the New York Giants.
A roster of prominent sports figures and ex-athletes who died in 1912. Names span boxing legends Gus Ruhlin Johnny Reagan and Jack O Keefe to football players Theodore N York and Andrew Trautz, plus golfers, sailors, racers, and chess and billiard champions from multiple regions and leagues.
A local store promotes a full Christmas dinner lineup with turkeys cranberries celery lettuce apples and various condiments and treats. The ad lists items from pickles and olives to cheeses nuts canned fruits and seafood with a promise to supply anything else customers may need.
Walker Bris Grocery Co. of Albany with a four-oared shell crew that won the international championship at Philadelphia in 1876. Charles H. Lewis of Worcester, with Edward H. Tenmyck, held the world double scull championship.
Mr. W. B. Taylor of LaSalle parish visits Monroe with grandson Elba Roy Taylor. The 11 year old is a top Boys' Corn Club member who won the State Fair essay prize for corn growing and earned about $70 from LaSalle and Shreveport winnings. He raised 2 12 bushels of corn on one acre and remains studious in school.
The Presbyterian Sunday School will be entertained at the church tonight with a Santa Claus program. A collection will be taken for the poor. Everyone is invited.
President elect Wilson studied state laws and corporate measures, reviewing statutes and reforms as part of shaping policy. He weighed regulatory changes, court precedents, and economic impacts across government agencies and key industries.
President elect Wilson studies New Jersey corporate laws seeking reform and plans to draft new legislation with state officials. He hears Senator Overman urge Josephus Daniels for postmaster general, and he will meet W. J. Bryan this weekend in Trenton or Princeton.
Cettinje December 20 The Austro-Hungarian military preparations continue without cessation. Large numbers of troops arrive daily at Dalmatia. Numerous steamships have been converted into transports and extensive fortifications are under construction.
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