Ransdell on Senator Foster and Legal Representation
Ransdell says the senior senator’s law firm represents the interests. The remarks highlight ongoing legal guidance tied to the senator’s position and policy influence.
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17 Jul 1911
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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
Jul 17, 1911
Page
1
Ransdell Optimistic on 1913 Senate Campaign in Louisiana
Shreveport Times reports Congressman Jos E B Ransdell canvassed eleven parishes since June 25 and plans visits to remaining forty, promoting primary nominations and his record in Congress. He attacks Foster on law practice and cites Idaho Senator Borah on conflicts between law and office. Ransdell emphasizes North Louisiana support and focus on agriculture and cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Shreveport Times of Sunday
Jos E B. Ransdell
Cfty
Webster
de Soto
Rapides
Mr. Ransdell
John Fauntleroy
Ransdell
New Orleans
Jos. W. Montgomery
Tam
Foster
Louisiana
Washington
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Idaho
Wm. E. Borah
House of Representative
Weather report unsettled tonight and Tuesday showers
The forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with showers likely. A cool airmass remains over the area with variable wind and temps near seasonal norms.
Ransdell Responds To Tariff Vote Criticism In Louisiana
Louisiana Congressman Ransdell defends his 1909 lumber tariff vote saying he acted with 38 Southern Democrats and a Democratic Senate majority. He cites party caucus loyalty and Champ Clark’s praise to question opposition’s endorsements. He questions whether Senator Foster can match such party standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Foster
Louisiana
Ransdell
Money
Mississippi
Daniels
Virginia
Champ Clark
House
Chevis Talks Back About Statements at Barbecue
Evangeline parish figure Chevis angrily addresses remarks in a peppery interview before leaving for Ville Platte to mingle with friends at a barbecue. continuation noted on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville Platte
Evangeline Parish
Young Senators Break Silence Tradition With Open Talk
Washington July 17 The newest members of the Senate are loudly breaking with old etiquette by talking soon after taking the oath Luke Lea of Tennessee 32 youngest ever seated already voices that traditions will be ignored Kenyon of Iowa Pomerene of Ohio push vigorous debate and seek prosecutions for big trusts Williams Works and Hitchcock join the talkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
Senate
Beveridge
la Follette
Luke Lea
Tennessee
Kenyon
Iowa
Pomerene
Ohio
Williams, Works
Hitchcock
Resignations Accepted in New Orleans Civil Service Scandal
New Orleans on July 17, Postmaster Behan and Internal Revenue Collector Lebyrun resigned after charges they violated civil service rules by showing favoritism to applicants and soliciting contributions from civil service employees to Republican campaign funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Behan
Internal Revenue
Lebyrun
Civil Service
Tangipahoa Parish Strawberry Crop Brings $3 Million
The strawberry crop this season earned Tangipahoa parish farmers three million dollars. Local growers report strong demand and steady prices, highlighting the season's productive yields and market opportunities for the rural economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangipahoa Parish
UPEN LETTER REPLIES TO STATEMENT
Mr H Trousdale of the Independent replies to a prior statement in a formal correspondence. The exchange references local matters and offers clarifications to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. ©. H. Trousdale
the Independent
Letter from Monroe editor challenges Aswell over Good Government endorsement
In a July 16 1911 open letter Monroe editor C H Trousdale rebuts Dr James B Aswell about why he could not secure the Democratic Good Government League endorsement. He denies insinuations and notes his piece referred to a Monroe conference between John M Parker and Aswell, with continuation promised on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Aswell
C. H. Trousdale
Monroe
James B. Aswell
Natchitoches
The
Independent
Democratic Good Government League
John M. Parker
Salvation Army drives funds and work across Dixie states
Adjutant L A Odom of the American Salvation Army visits the city directing fund drives and outlining the district that covers nine states west of the Mississippi and south of Tennessee. He spoke at First M E Church detailing the Army’s practical, economical approach to charity and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Odom
American Salvation Army
Adjutant Odom
Dixie States
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
North Carolina
Odom
M. E. Church
Salvation Army Adjutant L A Odom speaks at Methodist Church
Adjutant L A Odom of the Salvation Army addressed a congregation at the Methodist Church outlining the charity’s work and mission.
Mrs Fields Leaves for Jackson and Alabama Visit
Mrs. R. F. Fields departed last evening over the V. S. & P. for Jackson Mississippi where she will join her husband Mr. Fields and his sister Mrs. Smitch. After a few days in Jackson they plan to visit Alabama for two months with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Fields
Jackson
Miss
Mr. Fields
Wiley Opponents Urge Broader Look at Wiley Case
Representative Cox introduces a resolution for a wider inquiry into Dr. Harvey W. Wiley’s removal, accusing powerful interests of preferring money over public health. The move follows a House committee decision to probe charges related to the Bureau of Chemistry chief’s conduct under the pure food and drug law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Cox
Indiana
Wiley
House Committee On Expenditures
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
House of Representatives
Dr. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Senator Terrell Stricken From Senate Roll In Georgia
Washington July 17 Senator Terrell of Georgia ceased to be a member of the United States Senate this morning acting upon his telegraphic request to Vice President Sherman. The Senate ordered his name stricken from the roll leaving his seat vacant until Governor Smith qualifies a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Terrell
Georgia
United States Senate
Sherman
Senate
Smith
Reciprocity Vote Set For Saturday In Canada Bill Debate
Washington July 17 The Senate enters another week of discussion on the Canadian reciprocity bill with a key vote slated for Saturday. The House adjourns and will reconvene Wednesday as lawmakers consider the measure and implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Gholera Scare Grows Worse in New York City
Health officer Doty declares New York City facing an epidemic as reports of cholera-like illness surge. Officials warn residents to seek care and maintain hygiene while investigators trace source and spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty
New York City
Cholera Threat Hangs Over New York Quarantine
New York health officer Dr. Alvah H. Doty warns the city sits in the midst of a threatened cholera invasion as fifteen cases at Swinburne Island and four symptomatic cases are reported. Governor Dix may be asked to oversee quarantine amid 288 people under observation from the steamer Moltke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix
Swinburne Island Hospital
Pergia
Moltke
Pix
Charles
Doty
Dr. Doty
Judge Bulger
Hoffman Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chevis
Lake Providence
Aswell
Good Government League
Army Headquarters
Great Field
Michel
Bis
Salvation Army
Adjutant L. A. Odom
Methodist Church
Maccabees
Order
All Parte
Canada
Cleveland, O
Maccabee
the Knights of the Maccabees of the World
Michigan
Detroit
Florida
Tangipahoa
Amite
Hammond
Springfield
Livingston
Say
Chemistry
Gholera
New York
Alvah H
Port of
Italy
Bulger
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