29 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
1
The Ninth Ward reformers, once divided, unite with regular Democrats behind John J. Michel in a decisive show of party cohesion. Voters will see a consolidated slate backing Michel for the upcoming local contest.
The article reports Owen Short's letter backing the regular Democratic Party and criticising reform groups. It notes Sanders for U S Senate receiving strong support from Governor Sanders and local figures, with extensive remarks on his administration, tariff views, and public reception at Sicily Island, New Orleans, and Marksville.
In Marksville Louisiana Governor J Y Sanders drew a near packed crowd of about 500 at the courthouse. Stores were closed for the event as C P Couvillion introduced the governor and stressed the significance of the visit.
Judge Luther E. Hall Arsene Pujo and H L Gueydan spoke Saturday evening. The party traveled late from Harrisonburg due to bad roads. About sixty voters attended this precinct poll which is around 100 votes.
A two day Northwest intercollegiate conference session opened in Portland with reps from the University of Oregon the University of Washington Whitman College University of Idaho and Washington State College to arrange schedules for baseball basketball and track for the season.
President of the New Republic Dr Sun Yat Sen pledges to strive for nationwide peace. He announces efforts to unite factions and promote stability in China amid ongoing conflicts.
Sun Yat Sen accepts the presidency after Nanking delegates name him leader of the Republic. Crowds cheer at his Shanghai residence as he pledges peace and a stable government. He signals withdrawal of Imperial troops to avoid conflict with Republican forces and to extend the armistice.
The government states it will not recognize the new Chinese republic at this moment, awaiting clear indication that Imperialists can no longer maintain power as the transitional period unfolds.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt announced he would not attend the Waldorf Astoria event where President Taft would speak. He cited no reasons but said correspondence with Chair Millard Bloomer would be released Saturday detailing his action. Roosevelt also noted he opposed Taft’s world peace theories.
The government wins a decisive legal victory as a new law passes, shaping policy and signaling strong legislative support. Officials hail the outcome while opponents scrutinize provisions and implications for agencies and citizens.
Chicago December 29 Special Counsel Butler said the government will present evidence linking Kentwood and Aetna trading companies as subsidiaries in a conspiracy to violate the anti trust law. Judge Carpenter overruled defense motion to exclude the evidence as immaterial.
Report from Tabriz states the Russian occupation is practically complete with all Constitutional party members vanished. Banks and European merchants will resume business tomorrow after nine days of siege. Casualties occurred among foreigners. Russian losses estimated 100 to 200. Noncombatant deaths were few and reported atrocities are likely exaggerated.
Senator La Follette canvassed Ohio arguing Progressive Republicanism. He warned trusts Morgan and Standard Oil dominate business and urged that will of the people be law, calling for constitutional and legislative changes to empower direct democracy. He addressed self government threats and the primary ballot and recall proposals.
Oscar W. Underwood supporters in Alabama plan a organized boom for his Presidential nomination after the April 1 primaries. A campaign committee will be formed, 500 petition names gathered, and delegates instructed to back Underwood. Georgia momentum and James Weatherly will push the effort to Washington for the January 8 committee meeting.
In Guayaquil Ecuador troops proclaimed Gen Pedro Montero president of the republic last night. The announcement came from the city as authorities confirmed the change in leadership on December 29.
In Cleveland last night Senator La Follette argued that ninety six men sat on all major corporate board directors with only fourteen controlling the power behind names like Standard Oil and Morgan. He cited bedrock facts in the Congressional Record and criticized newspapers for failing to expose the menace to business. He also criticized railroad rate regulation and noted the federal government’s forty year failure to resolve it.
Washington December 29 President Taft consulted by Representatives Payne and Hill as they draft the wool schedule. Longworth, Roosevelts son in law, will lead administration lobbying in the tariff bill and believes Roosevelt will not oppose Taft. Taft aims for renomination with Longworth publicly backing him though Roosevelt could change if situation demands.
Alexander P. Moore, Pittsburg Leader publisher, says Col Roosevelt will be nominated despite himself as the country calls for a progressive president. He predicts Pennsylvania will send an un instructed delegation and support Roosevelt over La Follette and socialism.
Hon. John T. Michel and party arrived from Shreveport after a large meeting there. Tonight at 8 o'clock Sugar's Theatre hosts Michel and Barret discussing campaign issues for governor and lieutenant governor, with Werlein and Rosen also speaking and a live band providing music.
Mexico City December 29 an official of the department of justice said the penalty for General Reyes would be three years in jail his sentence likely to be imposed after trial in the case now pending in the capital court
A joint committee from the Fairy Association and the city will visit Monroe to study the natatorium there. Mayor Eastham is expected to join the party to compare plans and gather ideas for Shreveport's prospective natatorium at the State Fair Grounds.
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