Big Meeting Held at Campti
Dr Aswell pays respects to his two opponents at a large Campti gathering. The event showcases local political activity and community discussion.
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DR. Aswell
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
1
Barret Launches Bid in Natchitoches Parish Meeting
The Shreveport Times reports Dr. J B Aswell attacking Michel and Hall at Campu, with Judge Porter defending Aswell and Good Government League concerns raised. Barret speaks fifteen minutes praising colleagues and recalling past senate days as crowd gathers for a lively barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport Times
James 5
Campu
J. B. Aswell
Michel
Hall
Aswell
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Judge Hall
Ruston
Supreme Court
Dr. Aswell
Marston
Caddo
League
C. V. Porter
Coushatta
Judge Porter
Campui
Shreveport
Natchitoches
Alexandria
Clarence
Congressman Broussard
Pujo
Ransdell
A. Villeret
St. Francisville
Thomas C. Barret
Rush Wimberly
Bienville
Barret
Natchitoches Parish
O. B. Steele
Capdegiello
Sanders
State Senate
Jerry Trichel
Caspari
Committee On
Normal School
Barrett voices support for direct primaries in Louisiana
The article recounts Barret addressing Natchitoches residents about choosing candidates by the people. He criticizes conventions and conferences naming nominees and proclaims he remains a Democrat advocating the primary system. He recalls seeing a mock banner for J Rush Wimberly as a people’s choice.
Sole Survivor to Testify in 1865 Double Killing Trial
Fort Smith Arkansas July 13 65 year old George W Donoho the only living witness recalls the December 19 1863 Bonham Texas double murder of Capt Frank Harris and L L Harris by Byars Greenville Texas now jailed in Bonham awaiting trial Donoho who fled to Confederate service was 16 at the time and plans to testify seeking a visit to Bonham while expressing unease at sending an old man to the gallows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Ark
George W. Donoho
South Eighteenth Street
Donoho
L. L. Harris
Capt
Frank Harris
Byars
Greenvile
Bonham
Tom Wilson
Harris
Wilson
Arkansas
Old Town
Chief Wiley 15 Condemned Resignation Recommended
A committee recommends that Chief Wiley resign after finding him condemned by 15. The move follows a formal review and aims to end his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Heyburn in Eruption and Williams Denunciation
Dr Harvey Wiley chief of the chemistry bureau faces possible resignation after a committee report alleging improper arrangements with Columbia University pharmacist H H Bushy. Attorney General Wickersham endorsed the action as officials may resign. Senator Heyburn of Idaho attacks Confederacy as infamous prompting a sharp rebuke from Senator John Sharp Williams of Mississippi over payroll scrutiny. The Senate backed Williams 37 to 18 with Heyburn voting against the Negro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harvey Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
Department of Agrculture
Department
Taft
Wiley
H. H. Bushy
Columbia University
Wickersham
Williams
Heyburn
Confederacy
Idaho
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Senate
Senator Williams
Jim” Williams
Jefferson Davis
Government to probe lumber manufacturing and wholesaling methods
Following actions against lumber dealer associations, the Government orders a thorough inquiry into methods of lumber manufacturing and wholesaling by the National Lumber Manufactur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Association
Washington
West
National Lumber Manufactur
St Landry Parish Bias Claim Sparks Denial and Legal Turmoil
Sheriff M L Swords denounces misquotation over his stance on Governor Sanders and Michel in St Landry Parish. The article also reports K G Lews a former publisher, indicted in St Louis on 12 counts for fraudulent mail schemes involving realty and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
K. G. Lew
United States District Court
Repudiation of Bailey Free List Clause by Senate
A large majority of senators rejected Bailey's free list clause on a decisive vote. The outcome shifts the status of the amendment and signals a major setback for its proponents.
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Bailey
Senator Bailey Loses Free List Amendment in Senate
Washington July 13 Senator Bailey’s free list amendment to the Canadian reciprocity bill was defeated by a large margin with no roll call. Senator Penrose urged Bailey to push his wool tariff amendment. the senate adjourned with it pending. The wool plan sets duties on wool at about 30 percent and rapid movement on reciprocity is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bailey
Senate
Penrose
House
Lafollette
Bristow
Heyburn
Idaho
Nelson
Minnesota
For Good Samaritan Home financial receipt note
A record shows a payment of 838.50 dollars and a 5.00 item related to For Good Samaritan Home. The entry indicates a standard donation or income posting with date implied as yesterday. No further details provided.
Republican split threatens protective policy debate
Senator Hey burn counters talk of a broken flagstaff and a Republican rupture over reciprocity. He calls insurgents mavericks awaiting branding and warns the split could end many supporters of the protective system as the party seeks unity.
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Clapp
Heyburn
Bailey
White House
Building Plans for 100-Story Tower Aimed in New York
Cleveland July 13 plans for a 100 story 1200 foot high structure were outlined by George Mortimer at the convention of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers. He said the tower will likely be built in New York soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George Mortimer
National Association of Building Owners and Managers
New York
Monroe people attend barbecue and basket dinner at Drew
A large group from Monroe are taking part in a barbecue and basket dinner at Drew today, joining residents and visitors for the community event.
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Monroe
Drew
Prediction of Hall to attack Michel shocks New Orleans scene
In New Orleans July 13 reports say Judge Hall’s anti Aswell coalition plans to shift against Michel after backing Aswell at Ruston. The lobby crowd expects Hall to resign his ticket or pivot to target Michel, amid parleys at the St. Charles Hotel and party factions wavering. A detox of speculation follows as readers note a tense political power struggle and changing strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelousas
M. L. Swords
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Sanders
Michel
St. Landry Parish
Daily States
John T. Michel
St. Landry
Aswell
Hall
The
Learguers
Dr. Aswell
Judge Hall
St. Charles
anti-Sanders
Ruston
Hall Advisory Committee
Monroe
Natchitoches
Parker
Senate Faces House Consent for Quitting Duty
A historical note states the Senate cannot quit without consent from the House of Representatives, signaling a strict constitutional check on legislative dissolution. The passage emphasizes inter-chamber approval as a prerequisite for any withdrawal or discharge from duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House OF Representatives
House to Decide If Congress Will Adjourn After Tariff Bills
Democrats in the House plan a caucus to settle whether adjournment should wait until after tariff bills are passed or the fall session begins. Representative Oscar W Underwood faces a divided majority on timing while insurgent senators push revised steel and sugar schedules and Taft may veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Oscar W. Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Means Committee
Taft
Cummins
Iowa
Bristow
Kansas
Underwood
Mr. Underwood
Racing Opens at Winnipeg Industrial Exposition
Winnipeg marks the start of a seven day race meeting tied to the Canadian Industrial Exhibition. Nine trotting and pacing stake events plus three running races will determine the champions. Local organizers aim for the meet to be the most notable in the city’s history.
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Winnipeg
Man
North Pacific Tennis Championships Opened in Portland
The North Pacific International Lawn Tennis Association opened its annual championship at the Irvington club in Portland Oregon. The event features several noted racquet players and runs through the end of the week.
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Portland
Ore
Irvington Club
Special Monroe Lodge Meeting Notice
Notice Elks announce a special meeting of Monroe Lodge No 454 B P O E to be held Thursday night July 13th. All members urged to attend. J M Cobb Ex Ruler F B Surgaine Secy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Lodge No. 454
J. M. Cobb
F. B. Surgaine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Porter
Weather Report
Court House
J. Rush Wimberly
Wimberly
Mr. Barret
Vparty
Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Bailey Wool
Lewis
Michelly
Woman's Magazine
Woman's National Daily
University City
University Heights Realty & Development Company
Lewis Publishing Company
People’s United States Bank
American Woman's League of
Hales Advisers
Parker-Hall-Gueydan
Hall and Parker
Meyer Bros., Ltd
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