President Taft Roosevelt Meeting Described as Pleasant
A meeting between President Taft and Theodore Roosevelt was described as very pleasant, with cordial discussions on matters of state. No further details were provided in the fragment.
01 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
1
A meeting between President Taft and Theodore Roosevelt was described as very pleasant, with cordial discussions on matters of state. No further details were provided in the fragment.
cordial reunion as Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft spend over two hours together at Evans cottage Beverly Mass July 1 with smiles and hearty talk recalling past Washington days. They chat with Lodge Norton and others, tea on the veranda, photographers nearby, and praise for the north shore setting.
Reports from the Republican primary in Bismarck indicate P. J. McCumber, a stalwart, and Grenna, an insurgent, as nominees for the U S Senate. Hanna, a stalwart, and Helenuson, an insurgent, lead for the congressional nominations. Askew, independent, leads for the gubernatorial nomination. Anticipation of a near even split between insurgents and stalwarts on key state races.
Baton Rouge July 1 Lieut. Gov. Lambremont was noncommittal about renewed Lambremont Bailey political feud if Bailey loses his congressional race He said he has kept hands off and bears no ill will toward Bailey despite past differences Also noted is a partnership forming for general medicine and surgery with an office at Calhoun.
Washington July 1 The Sabine Islands are awarded to Louisiana ending the dispute with Texas. About 8000 acres are added to Louisiana territory. The General Land Office previously held the islands United States property. Louisiana appealed and the Interior Department decision confirms Louisiana ownership and plans a swamp land patent if lands are swampy.
The heavyweight contenders have ceased strenuous training as they prepare for an imminent bout. Both camps announced the pause in preparations, with sparring halted and fighters resting ahead of the scheduled confrontation.
House and Senate adopted resolutions this morning as part of routine session actions. The move marks formal approval of proposed measures and sets the stage for floor debate on key policy items.
Reno July 1 Fighters Johnson and Jeffries declare their final hard training done. They will rest until July 4 and then focus on amusement and light exercise like walking and short runs before the big convention.
In Baton Rouge on July 1 the Louisiana Senate and House voted decisively to elect the United States Senator replacing McEnery on Tuesday, rejecting a September primary. Nettles proposed a primary in the House with fiery debate. Henriques and Wall defended the alternative. The Senate backed Gueyden’s identical resolution by 33 to 1, while the House test vote ran 68 to 21 for the Nettles plan, signaling insurgents likely to join Sanders.
Congress man J Hamilton Moore president of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association issues a call for the third annual convention at Providence Rhode Island from August 31 to September 3. The association reports success in securing a survey of the inland water route from Maine to Florida as part of a plan to extend from Maine to Mexico with the survey extending to Texas.
Washington July 1 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of the national banks throughout the country on June 30.
Three New Orleans papers report a clash in the House lobby during a bill debate on commission government. Haas of Monroe struck Farlow of Ouachita, prompting bystander separation and removal by the sergeant at arms. Farlow says Haas struck without warning and bit him. Furlow notes no apology yet, awaiting advice from friends.
Washington papers attack Taft over appointing a former Atlanta resident as collector of the port of Georgetown. The note of protest centers on race and DC rights, with critics accusing the White House of pushing a colored appointee despite local District of Columbia resentment.
The Senate killed the Ross paint bill and Senator Barret's three bills to shield public service employees from the Fellow Servant doctrine. In the House, a routine session paused at 3 p.m. Archie M. Smith was sent to the Senate as supervisor of Public Accounts.
Nahant Massachusetts July 1 The last day of Colonel Roosevelt's visit to Massachusetts found the former president at Senator Lodge's home where he took a long walk before breakfast and then left for Brookline to visit Justice William H Moody. He will return to New York this afternoon.
West Monroe Lodge No 180 Knights of Pythias holds a regular session Friday night at 8 o clock. Full attendance is desired to ensure all business is covered.
Vice-Consul Caldera in New York works with American Manufacturers’ Association to form a Central American trade group. Plan calls for pro rata member contributions to fund permanent offices in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador under a general manager. He notes European competition and urges persistence and patience in pursuing foreign markets.
Washington announces the organization of a Democratic federation to democratize the party and curb corporate influence. Twenty five Congress members serve on the Advisory Board including Senators Owen Newlands Butler and Scott, Adlai Stevenson and Charles W. Bryan. The group urges referendum principles to ensure representatives reflect the people's views on current issues.
Dr. I. J. Newton purchases a handsome Walnut Street lot from W. B. Winston of Shreveport. The transaction is arranged through the McMillan Real Estate Agency.
Property owners can list with McMillan for sale without upfront charges. The program emphasizes no sale, no charge, aligning seller costs to successful closing. Details on how to enroll and eligibility are provided by McMillan agents.
Government report places cotton condition at 80.7 percent of normal, indicating below average yields. The data signals persistent stress in the crop year, with potential impacts on supply expectations and farm economics.
The June 25 condition index for cotton stood at 80.7 percent, below May and prior years, yet triggering a sharp advance in October futures to 12.59. Traders expect a value near 83 to 84 percent despite holidays dampening activity, with New Orleans noting the surprise release from Washington.
The Calhoun Camp Meeting Fair board elected S. P. Colvin as president and general manager J B George as first vice president J H Warren as second vice president and N E Calhoun as secretary and treasurer Superintendents for departments were named The Calhoun fair dates precede Monroe fair and exhibitors are urged to attend Monroe and work in harmony with its fair plan.
Washington July 1 representatives of conductors and trainmen of Seaboard Southern and Atlantic Coast lines announced that no strike would be ordered while negotiations continued to resolve differences with the railroads.
Baton Rouge July 1 Quiet maneuvering in the Legislature focused on the president pro tem vacancy to follow Barret becoming lieutenant governor. Senators Voegtle and Walter Gleason were named as likely choices, with Gleason seen as the leading candidate and Senator Elder of North Louisiana among his supporters conducting canvassing for Gleason's election.
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