Taft Fears Break With Russia Sparks White House Worry
President Taft shows concern over deteriorating relations with Russia amid diplomatic strains as 1912 era foreign policy comes under scrutiny.
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
1
Russia The Gainer Cites Race Test Fears Amid Global Shifts
Washington dispatch argues Taft’s Russia policy risks long-term tensions. It asserts a race or religion test could provoke retaliatory questions from Britain Japan and China, while predicting possible US-Russia trade disruption and the rise of republicanism in Russia as a counter to autocracy. The piece notes Open Door era shifts after Hay and warns of Japan Russia cooperation harming American interests.
Weather report previews frost tonight and clear Thursday
Tonight will be fair and colder with frost expected overnight. Thursday trends fair with continued dry conditions and mild temperatures.
Emigration Frown by Government on Russian Subjects
Jewish leaders in the United States oppose permutations of exclusion and urge refusal to close asylum for Russian Jews. Taft doubts effective action against Russia over passport rules as Congress pressures him. Senator Rayner says negotiations are past and Russia may demand treaty terms recognizing its right to exclude Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
St. Petersburg
Taft
Congress
Rayner
Duma
Registration 15 Heavy expected Two Thousand Votes in Primary
Deputy Registrar W A O Kelly provided figures showing 2484 registered white Democrats in the parish with 1760 in Wards 8 5 and 10 where Monroe and West Monroe sit. East of the river 1526 voters. west side 958. Poll tax payments at noon totaled 1531, about a thousand short of last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. O'Kelly
News- Star
Tishdias
Wren
Cts
Monroe
West
A Private Trial For Richeson
Boston readers anticipate a private trial for Rev. W T Richeson charged with murdering his former sweetheart Avis Linnell. District Attorney Pelletier questioned Rev. Horr of Newton Theological Institution about Richeson engagement. A petition seeks a new statute to bar unrelated testimony, with legislative action expected after January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
W. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
R. G. Horr
Newton Theological Institution
Pelletier
Horr
Richeson
Linnell
Florida Educational Association Convenes in Jacksonville
Florida Educational Association assembles in Jacksonville for its annual convention with what is believed to be the largest attendance in the organization’s history. General sessions begin tonight and continue through Friday focusing on rural school problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Educational Association
Jacksonville
Fla
Auduia Proposes Duties Targeting United States
A legislative proposal from Auduia aims to raise duties directly against the United States. The move positions Auduia in a trade dispute context, signaling potential tariff actions and economic tensions between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Weavers Lockout Sweeps Lancashire Mills
All cloth mills in Lan cashire and north east districts will close tonight. About 169000 weavers face complete stoppage with spinners reduced to half time as the lockout extends and work may not resume for some time. Imperial authorities report relations with Russia and anti Jewish measures spark parliamentary action in St Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Federation of
Lancashire
Eighteen Die in Berlin Shelter Poisoning
Eighteen inmates of the Berlin Municipal Shelter for the Homeless died from poisoning last night, with many others gravely ill as over four thousand destitute men sought refuge. Frugal bread and soup were served but spoiled smoked herrings provided a tainted extra treat for Christmas. Groans echoed as deaths surged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institution For
Berlin
White Woman Insult Leads to Justifiable Homicide in Delta
In Delta Louisiana on a December Saturday night a drunk Jim Lewis from Oak Ridge insulted a white woman at the depot. J A Tetts Jr and Conductor Joe Story chased the suspect to a box car where Tetts shot and killed him as he drew a pistol. The coroner ruled the shooting justifiable homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Jim Lewis
Oak Ridge
J. A. Tetts, Jr
Joe Story
Mr. Story
Joe Alexander
Cold Wave Hits Lake Region With Snow Storms
A cold wave moving from the northwest has reached the lake region. Temperature dropped from 41 to 22 degrees since yesterday noon and may fall ten or more degrees by morning. Heavy snow storms are reported in Wisconsin and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
Oklahoma City Hosts Annual Teachers Association Convention
Teachers in Oklahoma City begin the Oklahoma State Teachers' Association annual convention with a large attendance. Noted speakers include Dr Henry B Curtis of Clark University George James of the University of Minnesota Dr Edward A Steiner of Irvne's College and State Superintendent J Y Joyner of North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma State Teachers’ Association
Henry 8. Curtis
Clark University
George *. James
University of Minnesota
Edward A Steiner
Irvnne's College
J. Y. Joyner
North Carolin
Randuell Denies Fifth District Man’s Charges
Fauntleroy disputes claims aloud with denial of allegations from a Fifth District man. The exchange centers on statements attributed to Randuell and Fauntleroy’s rebuttal of the charges presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauntleroy
Fifth District
Sugar and Rice Fear Questioned in Senate Campaign
A New Orleans reader refutes claims that Foster's supporters hid dangers to sugar and rice. The letter argues Ransdell showed sugar and rice could face adverse legislation, challenges Foster to produce records, and notes letters from VP and others prove little without specific answers.
Michel Heads North for Speaking Tour in Louisiana
John T. Michel will speak in Minden Webster parish Wednesday at 1 p.m. He then travels to Shreveport for a Thursday night rally and to Monroe Friday night. Charles Rosen will join in Shreveport and Monroe meetings. two Michel gatherings are planned in New Orleans tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
the Picayune
John T. Michel
North Louisiana
Minden
Webster Parish
Shreveport
Monroe
Luther E. Hall
Charles Rosen
Michel
Vermilion Parish
Thompson
New York
Sugar and Rice Tariff Claims in Louisiana Campaign
A November published letter questions Senator Foster and J R Thornton claims that sugar and rice industries were saved by their votes. It challenges missing votes during the extra session, vetoes, and House leadership actions. The writer asks for clear answers from Mr Ransdell’s campaign manager Chevis to avoid public confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pocayune
W. C. Chevis
Foster
Picaryune
United States
Ransdell
Chevis
Louisiana
Pujo
Broussard
Congress
Senato Foster
Senate
Stubbs
Colonel Hill
Mr. Ransdell
Board of Experts
Judge Thornton
Washington
House
Messrs
Statement by Judge Hall on private debts and graft charges
Judge L. E. Hall replies to Michel campaign allegations published in the New Oceans Pica yune. He defends his private financial matters, saying debts listed are inaccurate and that his stance kept him poor rather than corruptly rich. Monroe, La., Dec. 24, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceans Picayune
L. E. Hall
News- Star
News-Star
Monroe
Michel Campaign Committee
Dynamite Found in Suit Case at Rochester Contractors Yard
Twenty four sticks of dynamite, two caps in cotton, and ten yards of fuse in a traveling suit case were found today in the McDonald and Hartman contractors yard. Police identified the case as one they had seen in a stranger’s possession days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
McDonald & Hartman
Willing to Abdicate as Persia Treasurership Sifted
W Morgan Shuster awaits nomination of his successor as Persia treasurer general amid public anger over his dismissal. Protests flood authorities while reports note fierce clash near Kzeroma between Persian forces and Indian cavalry escorting British consul Smart. Smart went missing, his wounded horse found afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
W. Morgan Shuster
Persia
Mr. Shuster
Kzeroma
Smart
Bushier
Shiraz
Mr. Smart
Ready to Abdicate in China Premier Yuan to Decide
Representative members of the Imperial court signified to Premier Yuan Shi Kai their willingness to abdicate. The court sees no hope for retaining three or four detached sections and the semi loyal province and hopes to gain better terms by agreeing to a referendum on the form of government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Imperial Court
Yuan Shi Kai
Duncan McKay Indicted Over Estate Funds in Illinois
Duncan McKay a Galveston Texas real estate owner linked to rebuilding that city after the storm is indicted by a Whiteside county grand jury for misappropriating funds from his father's estate valued at about 3 million dollars. The case stems from a long legal battle ending with a nearly 100000 dollar judgment, after which McKay left the jurisdiction. His nephew Duncan Moore testified to a grand jury, leading to the indictment for misappropriating most of the judgment amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McKay
Sterling
Ill
Galveston
Texas
Grand
McKay
Whiteside County
Duncan Moore
Man Arrested With 72 Sticks of Dynamite in Monessen Case
George Bridges known as a Strange was arrested at Monessen Paw Hill carrying a suitcase with 72 sticks of dynamite and fuse. He said he would clear himself before a magistrate at a preliminary hearing later that afternoon as police pressed for statements amid a mill town with 8000 non union workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
George Bridges
Monessen Pawhill
Bridges
Monessen
Governor Michel to Speak Friday in Monore Ouachita Parish
Hon John T Michel candidate for governor will address the people of Monore and Ouachita parish at Sugars theatre Friday night December 29. Also speaking will be Hon T C Barret candidate for lieutenant governor Hon Philip Werlein and Hon Chas Rosen of New Orleans. Ladies invited to attend. Michel says he has an interest to tell voters and will discuss campaign issues in a straightforward businesslike manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Michel
Monore
Ouachita Parish
Sugar’s Theatre
Michel
T. C. Barret
Philip Werlein
Chas. Rosen
New Orleans
Judge Hall Heads to Winnfield for Today’s Speech
Judge L E Hall departed this morning for Winnfield where he is scheduled to speak today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Hall
Winnfield
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England
Japan
Ashington
Great Britain
Republic of China
Joan Hay
China
John Hay
Far East
Angor
Hay
Sulzer
Mann
Weather Report
Auduia
Randuell
North
W. B. Thompson
Fifth Ward
Alex Pujol
Treme Market
Third Precinct
Hickory
Burdette Streets
Judge Hall
Onuoter
Stranger
Gov. Michel
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