20 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
1
A Poche individual writes an abject letter of apology to a local Ananias Club in St James War Den after self electing into the controversial group.
Baton Rouge July 20 three days after Agricola Poche letter defying Governor Sanders and recanting earlier charges. Poche offers a full retraction and apology to the governor while Sanders faces calls from candidates for publication of campaign expenses.
Tonight and Friday expect unsettled showers across the region. The forecast calls for scattered rain with partial clearing later, affecting outdoor plans and travel.
Alexandria engineer notes divided support among Hilgall candidates with Michel backed by Stafford Bolton Weil and others while Hall gains backing from Judge Hunter and allies. Rapides favors Foster before Ransdell due to roots and family ties. In St Mary, Morgan City mobilizes for Governor Sanders opening campaign in Baton Rouge August 5 aboard two steamboats.
New York July 20 The Mail reports Eugene G Scales once a leading cotton pit power lost between 1 5 and 2 million due to a sudden futures collapse He reportedly financed his cotton campaign with coffee profits and faced massive liquidations as 150000 bales were dumped by a major broker on the October December and January options, erasing Scales gains and wiping out much of his stake.
In the Lorimer investigation today Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island contradicted Edward Hines's claim he urged Lorimer to run and that Taft favored Lorimer as the most available candidate. Aldrich testified of several talks with Hines and said he knew of no instruction to back Lorimer on the tariff bill.
In New Orleans on July 20 Dr. Aswell and Judge Hall called for public disclosure of campaign accounts. They suggested a resolution to the State central committee requiring each candidate in the primary for U S Senator and state officers to publish under oath the sources of campaign funds and itemized disbursements at stated intervals before the primary election. Michel earlier supported this platform.
City Engineer Sylvester, visiting from Alexandria, offered an informed view of Rapides conditions in New Orleans on July 20. A Good Government League leader accompanied him as he refrained from discussing politics.
Chicago officials report a gathering of top national tennis experts in preparation for the Western Tennis Association championship. Play begins Saturday at the Owentsia Club courts in Lake Forest and runs through the next week.
Aldrich testified flatly contradicting Hines's earlier account in the Lori Mer case. The dispute centers on key events and timeline presented during the witness board questioning.
In St Louis on July 20 the Union Trust Co was named receiver for all property and enterprises of E G Lewis by Judges Dyer and McPherson in the US Court on petition by 235 creditors. Judge McPherson likened Lewis’ schemes to the Mississippi Bubble and the record continues on Page Five.
Sheriff Jack Parker and deputies collected all but 129.90 of the 39 655.75 state tax total for the year. The final settlement shows a near clean sweep with 12 cents yet uncollected on unlocatable personal property. The record reflects extensive effort by the office and field force.
Preparations are complete for the annual convention of the International Railway General Foremen's Association to be held in Chicago from July 27 to July 29. Representatives from major railroads in the United States Canada and Mexico will attend the three day gathering.
After a rainy spell the governor visits Camp Stafford where cadets rehearse drills and enjoy routine camp life under sunny skies. Officials note civic duties and community programs shaping the visit.
Senator Brown of Nebraska praises Canadian reciprocity and Democratic courage in supporting the measure against Republican critics. He accuses the senate of blocking Taft and defends the president’s role in legislation. He labels Edward Hines as opposing the bill in the name of farmers and bills the measure as the cornerstone of a new tariff system to end excessive duties.
A historical clipped item notes a prior receipt or payment entry showing Ruby Bell with an amount of $870.50 and a $25.00 figure, tied to Good Samaritan Home records.
The commander plans to bring twenty five boys with future guests from Bastrop Ruston Arcadia and Clarks La. Alexandria Scouts will meet them at the train Saturday morning and host dinner. They will join the parade with New Orleans Scouts from Camp Stafford who accompanied the Louisiana Field Artillery.
John G. Griffin of Monroe Louisiana was found dazed in Mobile after claiming two strangers drugged him and forced him onto a train bound for the city. He says $67 is missing and he had a wife and seven children to notify. Police believe his tale warrants further questioning.
Mrs. C. W. Phillips of the Island left Monday for Columbia Tennessee to spend the summer with her daughter Mrs. K. H. Hatcher.
The Shreveport Times reports a crowded courtroom as the Lou Allen case against her husband for extortion continues. Prosecutors show marked bills taken from Mrs. Allen’s bosom amid black hand letters, while the defense attacks motive and presents character witnesses including Andrew Querbes and Sam W. Guy. Mrs. Allen’s sister and teenage son attend, her composure steady despite the mounting scrutiny.
Party leaders in Massachusetts schedule a meeting on October 5 to renominate Governor Foss. The event brings together key Democrats to confirm continued leadership amid ongoing state issues.
Bitter clashes erupt as liquor interests press for loosened saloon controls while Prohibition forces push for stricter measures. The dispute centers on licensing, enforcement, and public temperance concerns in Texas.
Texas faces a fierce statewide race over an amendment for statewide prohibition. The bitter campaign pits liquor interests against anti saloon forces with mass meetings statewide and no clear forecast of the result. Governors Colquitt and Campbell lead respective sides as public sentiment favors settling the saloon issue.
Official representatives from New York Vermont and Quebec gathered at Rouses Point on the international boundary to celebrate the start of work on the Montreal to New York City international highway.
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