19 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
1
Parker states patronage was demanded by Sompayrao during wartime. He says the demand came with conditions and was used to pressure city officials.
New Orleans July 19 The Plaque letter from Editor Trousdale cites John M Parker saying his committee would withhold support for any governor candidate who did not distribute city patronage through Parker's committee. Parker allegedly spoke with Dr. J B Aswell and warned friends that his political propositions were indiscreet.
Dr Aswell released a statement outlining his position on Democratic support and independence from Parker and related groups. He recalls a May conference with John M Parker in Monroe and asserts he seeks broad Democratic backing without surrendering to dictated terms.
The article reports William E. Wall of Rhode Island selling agent for B. B. & R. Knight announcing a drastic price cut of 3-4e on Fruit of the Loom muslins to 8 cents a yard. The move aims at low demand and reflects a basis of 10c per pound for cotton versus 14c spot cotton.
A weather report notes unsettled showers tonight and again Thursday. The outlook indicates damp conditions with periodic rain across the period.
In a public exchange, Mr. Aswell denied two claims about adopting a speller by the State Board of Education and a bid for the New Orleans superintendency after Warren Easton’s death. He justified travel expenses as lawful and necessary for reorganizing Louisiana education, noting public records and widespread prior publication of the disputed statement.
Amid sensational market news and international tensions, reports claim twenty carriers were killed by the Okarange tribe on British territory with German presence blamed for unclear frontier lines. Ambassadors face recall over Morocco Spain incident. Richard Ryan denies ties to the Dick to Dick letter.
The New York cotton market resumes yesterday's volatility with heavy selling in August and July contracts, old crop prices plunging 4 to 4.80 per base since Saturday, and new crop months down nine to twelve points. Bulls face mounting losses as October and December slide to 12.18, signaling renewed liquidation.
In New Orleans on July 19 cotton eased at noon with prices fourteen to eighteen points lower. Traders reported morning selling pressure and a rumor that bulls remained active. The December option fell one point beneath 12 cents.
Livingstone Rhodesia report from July 19 cites German district commissioner Von Frankenberg two white sergeants fourteen black police and ensuing tensions amid colonial governance in the region.
Douglas Arizona reports that Agua Prieta Mexico remains under martial law with gates closed since 9 oclock this morning preventing any departure or arrival.
In Alexandria on July 19 bad rain kept all drills and maneuvers from taking place as soldiers sheltered under tents and at the pavilion. Colonel Stubbs ordered tents lined, latrines dug, and kitchens ready, while Governor Sanders’s party awaited his arrival.
A payment of 870 dollars and 50 cents was previously received for the Good Samaritan Home project, indicating a prior funds transfer or donation.
The game warden admitted writing the accusations against the Governor but said he was disturbed by his conscience. He traveled to Baton Rouge to apologize, claiming political enemies in St. James urged him to write the letter and that he would not name individuals involved.
Cardiff Wales seaport shutters drive as all classes of workers seal the port to press ship owners to recognize the Seamen's Union. Coal trimmers quit and seamen refuse to sign at high rates. Port business halted. Monroe ball team schedules.
The News-Star reports rising attendance at Monroe's Radio Salt Water Natatorium with free pool access and baths in tepid salt water and gas. City services include hundreds of bathrooms and an early morning electric car to the park, drawing visitors who testify to beneficial results from regular bathing and swimming.
Louisiana sugar men testified before the House committee arguing that a 50 percent tariff cut would ruin planters and wipe out the industry. Witness J. E. Burguieres and Prof. Williams C. Stubbs said Louisiana risks collapse, likening it to the boll weevil, as factories expand and workers shift from cotton to sugar amid ongoing debates on duty levels.
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