08 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
1
A report indicates Jagkpots or similarly named figures faced allegations of corruption tied to the election of Lorimer, highlighting potential irregularities in campaign or voting processes. The article notes investigators examining influence and possible improper conduct surrounding the political outcome.
Senator Wesley L. Jones testified that a longstanding jackpot fund was used to influence Illinois legislative votes. He argued the fund aimed to defeat Senator A. J. Hopkins rather than promote Lorimer, detailing how payments followed elections and suggesting a system where bribery flowed without explicit promises.
President Taft actively campaigned to place the Panama exposition site with San Francisco over New Orleans. He urged Republican representatives to back the Pacific coast city and was seen as using presidential politics to shore up support in the West for his re election bid against progressive insurgents.
A weather report notes unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures and local rain chances. Stronger showers are not indicated, and conditions remain generally mild with scattered precipitation in affected areas.
The passage discusses how delegates from Southern states were secured via officeholders who control conventions, aided by railroad money. New Orleans carried Southern votes, with scattered Northern support, while San Francisco offered large funds attracting Democratic figures from Tammany territory. Southern lawmakers resent Republican tactics and accuse Northern Democrats of lingering sectional prejudice.
Kansas City Missouri February 8. A two days conference opened to discuss why many Presbyterian churches lack pastors and how to remedy the situation. Supervisors and workers from across the United States attend, with western states well represented.
Japanese laborers warned to keep clear of orchards on pain of death as Revolutionary Army occupation of Puerto Cortez continues.
El Paso reports quiet in Juarez with Federal outposts patrolling the city. Gen. Orozco’s forces camp across the river at Smelter after yesterday’s clash. No latest word from Gen. Blanco and Alanis and their Insurrecto bands.
The report describes a person named Maxsy who can magnetize objects, pick up nails, burn flesh by rubbing, and magnetically affect a watch. He is to be tried on the Cyvana range.
The Parlor City Tailoring House, in the Lyceum Theatre building with Cumberland 559, offers fine tailoring cleaning pressing and alterations. Specializing in ladies French dry cleaning, the shop guarantees satisfaction and invites customers to order their next suit from proprietor Mr E S Blackmon who will show his new woolens.
In Juarez and Delta Colorado on February 8 a protest over Japanese labor in western orchards escalated as a mob drove Japanese workers from Stockham ranch near Delta with warnings of death for any return.
Feb 8 report from Cape Hatien states Gen Mil lionard head of Revolutionary forces and five other rebel generals were taken from Troy prison and shot last night. The event marks a decisive act against the rebel leadership amid ongoing conflict.
The Revolutionary army under General Lee Christmas occupied Puerto Cortez Honduras after several hundred landed from schooners and marched through the streets. Bonilla demanded occupation of the town as a precondition for armistice. Peace negotiations aboard the Tacoma will commence in earnest.
Detroit report says Ad Wolgast will sign to meet Owen Moran in a championship bout if he defeats Knock Out Brown tonight in Philadelphia. The announcement came today ahead of the possible title fight.
Chicago market report shows wheat weak with Shady firming down to 3 8 while provisions fail, slipping 2 1 2 to 12 1 2. The note indicates overall softer commodity trading in Chicago on February 8.
New Orleans cotton market opened February 8 with prices steady and 2 to 3 points lower on the early session led by traders adjusting for demand and weather.
Washington report states the Senate committee on Industrial and Expositions unanimously approved the Panama Canal Exposition. The decision follows discussions on planning and funding for the event in San Francisco.
Democratic members of the New York legislature Regulars and Insurgents met in a secret session at 10 AM to break the deadlock over the U S senator election. Insurgents stated there was no relief in sight after talks of concessions.
In Bayfield County Wisconsin a lumberjack described as a human magnet will assist in locating iron deposits come spring and summer. D M Maxsy of Washburn Wisconsin bank president withholds his name for fear rivals will seek his services. The magnetic man is an ordinary logger.
An amateur aviator Harry Harkness flew an Antoinette monoplane from North Island to Fort Rosecrans and back 32 miles in 56 minutes delivering a military message from Major McManus to Lieutenant Ruhlin. It marked the first use of an airplane in actual U S military operations.
President Taft warned Congress there must be a vote on the reciprocity agreement with Canada or he would call an extra session after March fourth. He discussed the issue with Republican leaders in the Senate in Washington.
President Taft summoned Senators Crane of Massachusetts and Carter of Montana to the White House with Vice President Sherman and Senator Smoot to press for expeditious Senate action. The aim is to prevent the need for an extra session of Congress.
Tommy Burns aims to match his "hope" Jack Lester against Carl Morris the Oklahoma bear cat. Al Kaufman declines a six round with Jack Johnson but will fight the champion at a finish contest when ready.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Speed depart tonight for Vicksburg due to the sudden serious illness of Mr. Speed's father, Judge Frederick Speed.
Gainesville February 7. Jailer Torley died after a fierce struggle with Robert Fulch and J E Ulmer in the Alachua county jail. Two inmates in the cell escaped during the incident.
Police officer Frank Pettit barely escaped injury when Henry Harris fired two shots at him near the Iron Mountain depot. Pettit returned fire, wounding Harris as they pursued him to a nearby house. Harris was taken to the sanatorium with potentially fatal internal injuries from a .32 Smith & Wesson pistol.
Mrs Pascal Scott of Louisville Mississippi found her husband crushed beneath a fallen forest tree. While clearing new ground he felled several large trees and misjudged their fall. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as he searched for a safe spot, aided by his loyal dog.
The bill to fund and construct new embassies was approved by a large majority in the House of Representatives. Representatives cited national security and foreign policy efficiency as key reasons for swift passage.
The House passed a bill to purchase and construct American embassies, legations, and consular buildings abroad under suspension of the rules by 141 to 39. The measure, supported by Rep. London and Rep. Longworth, limits building costs to 150000, with the Senate expected to ratify.
A dog’s collapse incident left a man crushed beneath a falling tree. Later, the dog led Mrs. Scott to the woods where she found her husband’s body.
Supporters of H. R. Speed, opposing Dr. For sythe, held a lively meeting in Parker and Speeds office with about seventy five men. Speakers included Allan Scholars W E Allen and R Winberry. A parade followed on DeSiard street with eighty seven men and boys participating.
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