02 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
1
A local record notes that the Good Government Leagues Committee has reportedly reached a decision. Details remain unclear but the status is described as finalized by the group.
In New Orleans on June 2 The Picayune reports a rumor that the Democratic Good Government League will not endorse U S senators and may not endorse candidates for offices other than governor and lieutenant governor. The league would leave the field open for other state ticket positions.
Tonight and Saturday look for generally fair weather with high temperatures. The report also mentions political support dynamics as Senator J W Elder, law partner of Judge Luther E Hall, backs Sanders for the U S Senate while other Hall allies favor Broussard or Sanders.
The executive committee at headquarters 630 Canal Street discussed the Open Caddo League toward reforms in state government. Indorsement of senators is now opposed, with leaders like Parker and Thomas shifting sentiment against mixing in the senatorial contest.
Fifteen thousand dollars paid yesterday for the bull Noble of Oaklands and seven thousand for his dam Lary Viola, the highest prices for this breed at auction. Buyer is M. A. Scovell of Lexington Kentucky. One hundred sixty four head sold for a total of $125,515.
Washington June 2 The prodes Democratic revision of the wool tariff known as the Underwood bill was unanimously approved by a full Democratic caucus at midnight. The vote followed Ways and Means approval and rapid party maneuvering. A resolution preserved room to renew free raw wool advocacy in the future while supporting the bill as a revenue measure. Several members were excused from pledges. The plan, introduced by Representative Kitchen, sought to avoid declaring a Democratic policy for free wool.
A report of the league keeping hands off senators drew interest among Broussard partisans who favor Foster and Michel supporters in the Third District. The debate centers on maintaining independence from endorsements to avoid entangling Broussard backers with Hall and other campaigns.
Judge Luther E. Hall of Monroe, potential Good Government League leader, returns from the St. Charles amid rumors of a pro Sanders letter asking Governor Sanders for help in a Supreme Court race. Hall denies writing such a letter and cautions against premature campaign discussions while noting broad, mixed support amid opposition rumors. Senator J. W. Eder dismisses the Sanders letter tale as false.
Mr C M Cunningham, on his way home to Natchitoches, declares strong support for Hon J B Aswell for governor. He notes New Orleans backing and favorable South Louisiana reports while saying Judge Hall cannot win, citing Good Government League backing as narrow and untrustworthy.
A clipped item notes controversy over Good Samaritan Home funding with mention of fees and frost issues. It criticizes what it calls interference from a league or ring and calls for independence in city and county voting groups. The passage ends with a continuation note.
The jury found John Rutherford not guilty of the December 26, 1910 murder of Oscar Chitwood in the Hot Springs jail yard. The verdict ended a bitter Garlands county trial as Rutherford’s wife and family watched. prosecutors and defense led a high profile defense and plan actions in related Murray case.
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange buzzed with activity as bullish acreage and bearish condition reports shifted sentiment. Brokers crowded the floor, led by Frank B. Hayne, with offerings absorbed quickly and prices steady to slightly down at noon. Details by states followed.
An Observer notes talk of lining up candidates for Ouachita parish offices. W H Anders is discussed as a potential representative. The piece critiques the G G L stance and cites John M Parker's past actions to question leadership and party unity.
The chairman appointed delegates to the G. G. L. convention and the list shows one or two Aswell backers. The unit rule will render them mere space-fillers within the delegation.
Washington June 2 The Crop Reporting Board reports the 1910 cotton acreage at about 35 004 000 acres 104 7 per cent of last year s area. The increase is 4 7 per cent The May 25 condition of the crop stands at 87 8 per cent of normal versus 80 2 per cent last year and 80 9 the ten year average.
Democratic members finish party division over the wool tariff after a narrow finish and anticipate committee action as debates continue on tariff policy. Conference prospects loom as June political maneuvering unfolds in Washington.
The navy collier Leonidas will supervise the Maine uncovering and body recovery. Coffins arrive for victims and George Ferguson prepares pumps and caissons for pumping by Saturday. Relic hunters gather while guards are arranged. Secretary Meyer opens the naval War College in Newport with Admiral Luce among the speakers.
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