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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
1
A large crowd of about ten Mexican men and women gathers at the landing to bid farewell and gaze upon General Diaz as he arrives. The scene shows public interest in the visiting leader and excitement among spectators.
Gen Porfirio Diaz departed Vera Cruz aboard the Piranga bound for Havre France with Spain as final destination His farewell to those left behind reportedly included the prophecy I shall die in Mexico As Diaz stood near the rail the fortress searchlight swept the ship as he waved goodbye to his homeland with a solemn look and phrase from the aged warrior lore
Tonight and Friday forecast fair with continued high temperatures. The article recounts a prolonged absence, farewell scenes, and gifts from friends as the ex-president and family depart, including honors from the ship captain and a vanishing shared life across the ocean.
Break fast table talk by gossiping village circles leads to two slander suits totaling 50000 against Rev Philip Schramm of Kansas City. Miss Edna Meyer seeks 22000 saying a ministerial tale estranged her from fiancé Walter Leiser. Leiser demands 10000 for mental anguish.
In New Orleans on June 1 the Pica yue reports State Senator J. Walter Elder now based in Monroe as a likely candidate for Congress from the Fifth District held by Joseph E. Ransdell. Observers note Ransdell’s weakening position and a vacancy if he advances to higher office, with names like Jeff B. Snyder T. H. McGregor Dawkins Rick Elder and J. Z Harrisonburg among possible contenders.
Miss Meyer alleges a malicious story about her from Mrs. Schramm and her husband caused her engagement to Leiser to end. Leiser denies breaking with Meyer and sues Mr. Schramm for 10000, while Mrs. Schramm denies making any derogatory remarks.
The Observer questions North Louisiana Democrats about who voted for Roosevelt and Taft as protest against the Regular Democratic nominee. He recalls Hearsey era loyalty to Jeffersonian Democracy and criticizes Don Caffery’s reform efforts and the Good Government League. He predicts strong opposition if reform tactics persist.
The Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain railway reorganizes from departmental to divisional basis. Monroe officials retain leadership, with Superintendent A. G. Able remaining in charge locally. Division Engineer Morris and Master Mechanic Reed join his staff reporting to him rather than St. Louis. The general manager gains full transportation and track responsibilities.
On Decoration Day in New York, Theodore Roosevelt denounced what he called false apostles of peace and urged the nation to stand its ground. He recalled 1861, arguing unrighteous peace is a greater evil than war and urged peace only as a tool of justice while demanding self-respect from other nations.
A brief notice outlines tariff policy for Good Samaritan Home with a charge noted as 729 dollars and related small additional amounts 25 and 4. The item reads as a financial disclosure tied to the organization.
About forty Monroe professionals met at the courthouse to discuss the Monroe Realty and Immigration Association. They debated funding the balance needed, heard telegrams from Washington magnifying the city’s growth potential, and formed a committee to approach banks and merchants for further subscriptions.
Washington June 1 The Democratic caucus considers the Underwood tariff bill reducing wool duties by one half to two thirds. Raw wool which was free previously now carries a 20 percent ad valorem duty. The measure seeks two thirds support within the caucus to pass despite Bryan's opposition.
A concurrent resolution by Senator Pomerene of Ohio calls on the Attorney General to prosecute officials of Standard Oil, the American Tobacco Co., and their affiliates under the recent Supreme Court decision. The measure was laid over temporarily to allow Pomerene to speak.
Washington dispatch reports 150 people killed in an explosion off Fortress Saloma near Managua Nicaragua yesterday. The cause remains unknown according to a telegram from Minister Northcott to the State Department.
Ro land Garros starts from Pisa at 16 30 bound for Rome in a bid to overtake his rival Andrew Beaumont who won the second Paris Rome Turin leg. Garros received a new aeroplane after a wrecked machine delayed him at Pisa. Frey the German aviator also faced a wrecked machine.
In Ville Platte Louisiana a young couple from Opelousas Olga Ross fifteen and Herman Ewel attempted to wed during a court session. Sheriff Fontenot raced to the church after a license was issued, stopped the ceremony, and returned the pair to Opelousas with Judge Pavy and R Lee Garland after several hours at the hotel.
A brief item notes the Ouachita Valley boiler works project tied to sweet cream production. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing industrial activity involving a 20t capacity unit.
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