Taft backs no amendments to Canadian reciprocity
Washington June 5 President Taft remains opposed to any amendment to the Canadian reciprocity agreement. Senator Stone says Taft would resist all amendments from any senator and vows to press the bill along its current line. The Senate Finance Committee nears a vote after six weeks of hearings with many amendments likely and a lengthy debate anticipated.
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Senate Committee
Stone
Taft
Penrose
Senate
Aswell May Surprise In Louisiana Political Scene
New Orleans June 5 The Pica yune forecasts a lively week for governors and senators with Dr. James B. Aswell of Natchitoches arriving in New Orleans and slated to speak at St Charles Hotel. Congressman Robert F. Broussard of New Iberia also plans a coming announcement as party factions eye the June 21 Good Government League convention.
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New Orleans
The
Picayune
James B. Aswell
Natchitoches
St. Charles Hotel
United States
Robert F. L Broussard
New Iberia
Thornton
Aswell
Orleans
Michel
Good Government League
Weather Report Forecast Fair Tonight and Tuesday
A weather note indicates fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with no temperature change.
Aswell Seen As Stronger Figure Ahead of Convention
A league source and organization tip point to Aswell gaining influence as delegates head to the convention. The Normal School man is watched closely with field glasses for two weeks and is expected to open headquarters in the city.
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Aswell
Are We Going to Have a Fair Planned by Monroe League
A mass meeting of citizens is called in the Monroe Progressive League office on Thursday afternoon June 5 at four o clock to decide whether to hold a fair this fall and to outline its scope. Everyone interested is urged to attend promptly.
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Monroe Progressive League
Three Remarkable Families Near Gentry Missouri
In Gentry county three families Hopkins Manion and Kier each show unique traits Monroe Hopkins has 19 children with parents ages 50 and 45. Eliza Manion family spans five generations totaling about 300 years. Eliza Kier has six sons all identical height and weight, with a photo exercise showing identical weights.
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Gentry, Mo
Hopkins
Manions
Kiers
Monroe Hopkins
Louisiana Bar Association elects officers at Lake Charles
Lake Charles June 5 Joseph W Carroj of New Orleans was elected president of the Louisiana Bar Association. Vice presidents include C A McCoy Lake Charles Judge A A Gunby Monroe E T Weeks New Iberia and B W Kernan New Orleans. Charles A Duchamp New Orleans re elected secretary treasurer.
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Lake Charles
Joseph W. Carro
New Orleans
Louisiana Bar Association
C. A. McCoy
A. A. Gunby
Monroe
E. T. Weeks
New Iberia
B. W. Kernan
Charles A. Duchamp
P. M. Milner
Louisiana Convention Closes With Banquet After Refer Endum Debate
A convention discussion warned against refer endum and recall of judges as dangerous. The gathering urged Louisiana to reject such principles. The event concluded with a banquet at the Hotel Majestic Saturday night.
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Louisiana
Hotel Majestic
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Hold Chicago Convention
Chicago hosts the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association in session with over a thousand members. Mayor Harrison welcomed attendees at the Hotel Sherman as plans for aggressive licensing regulation and control of the liquor business were set to be discussed.
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Chicago
Ill
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association of America
Harrison
Sherman
Direct Primary Bill Drafted by Montana Commission
The legislative commission appointed by Governor Norris met in Helena to organize and draft a bill for direct primaries for all elective offices including U S senators. If the commission’s plan wins majority approval in both houses, Norris will convene a special session to enact the measure.
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Helena
Mont
Legislative Commission
Norris
United States
McGill University to Open Medical Building in Royal Victoria Events
Montreal June 5 report marks a red letter week at McGill with the annual convocation in Royal Victoria College and the formal opening of the new medical building by His Excellency Earl Grey. Graduates and many Canadian Medical Association officers attend the celebration.
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Montreal
McGill University
Royal Victoria College
Earl Grey
Canadian Medical Association
European Cruise of Midshipmen Sails From Annapolis
Midshipmen from all three classes at the United States Naval Academy, under Commander R. E. Coontz, embarked on a European cruise from Annapolis Maryland on June 5. The voyage aims to train and broaden the cadets’ naval experience aboard the academy’s ships.
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Annapolis
R. E. Coontz
United States Naval Academy
Observer on the Outs and Ins Sparks Civic Reflections
The Observer defends satirical commentary while denying personal injury from insults. He notes both Outs and Ins seek power, with reformers claiming virtue while leaders pursue office, and declares many patriots exist without public arrogance. He closes with mixed views on patriotism and officeholding.
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Ins
Reformers and the public crib critique by Observer
The Observer decries ex-office holders who pivot to Reformers when shut out of power. He mocks their self-righteous rhetoric and past ties to corrupt groups, arguing reform noise masks ambitions and spoils-seeking behavior. The remark satirizes political opportunism and self-contradictions.
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Ringsters
Dawkins Speaks at Columbia Unveiling of Two Monuments
Mr. O. C. Dawkins addressed a large crowd in Columbia during the unveiling ceremony for two monuments sponsored by the Woodmen of the World.
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O. C. Dawkins
Columbia
Woodmen of the World
Wilson on Situation Frank caucus action justifies itself
Governor Woodrow Wilson after a day of political conferences in Washington resumes duties in Trenton. He praised the House for taking hold of its work and said the Democratic caucus issued a frank statement showing the party aims to do what is possible under the circumstances. He argued tariff revision requires step by step changes with broad revenue adjustments.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Trenton
Martine
Gore
Oklahoma
House
Wilson
Democratic Party
Taft Reprimanded an Officer Over Rebuke to Jewish Soldier
In Washington on June 5 the Senate Finance Committee hearings on the Canadian Reciprocity bill featured Sen McCumber challenging a claim by Hermann Ridder former head of the American Newspaper Publishers Association that newspapers had not suppressed facts or colored Washington coverage. Senators Stone and Bailey protested insulting Ridder and urged keeping the record intact. McCumber agreed to modify his statement to say he believed Ridder's claim was unfolded.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
McCumber
North Dakota
Hermann Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Stone and Bailey
Ridder
Publishers’ Association
General Gerrard Reprimanded Over Jewish Parentage Report
Washington reports that Col. Joseph Gerrard of Fort Myer Virginia was reprimanded by the Secretary of War under President Taft for adverse remarks about a soldier's bid for promotion based on the soldier's Jewish parentage. Taft urged patience and avoided condemnatory language.
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Washington
Joseph Gerrard
Fort Myer
Virginia
Secretary of War
Taft
Fifteen Injured In Nashville Train Collision
Fifteen persons, mainly passengers, were injured when the Lebanon accommodation on the Tennessee Central crashed into a switch engine near Nashville. No fatalities.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lebanon
Tennesee Centrail
Desperate Capture in Selma After Trainyard Shooting
Perry County officers chased and captured Joe and Phillip Travis, two African American men, in Selma after they shot and killed flagman Foxhall of the Southern Railway at Taylor, Alabama. Joe is charged with the actual shooting when Foxhall ordered him off the platform.
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Selma
Ala
Perry County
Flagman Foxhall
Southern Railway
Taylor
Joe
Phillip Travis
Foxhall
Appearance of Brown Starts Talk
The appearance of W. P. Brown of New Orleans, a prominent bull leader, on the floor of the New York venue signals the start of discussions or debate. Details remain unclear as the report continues.
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Brown
New York
W. P. Brown
New Orleans
The
New
Priest-Financier Plans Store Trust in Ohio Town
Father Flynn, a priest and financier, proposes to consolidate village merchants into a farmer–held stock company. The plan aims to curb mail order houses and credit. A $400,000 capitalization is suggested with projected 15 percent profits. Committees seek stock subscriptions and terms for taking over interests.
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Ohio
Father Flynn
Chicago
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