06 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
1
A sub committee named four Democrats and four Republicans as investigators. The action sets a bipartisan panel to conduct inquiries and review material for oversight. The lineup includes notable party figures and aims to balance perspectives in the probe.
Washington June 6 Senators Dillingham Gamble Jones and Kenyon Republican and Fletcher Johnston Kern Lea Democrats will form the sub committee to investigate Lorimer bribery charges. They will have full committee authority once the senate approves. Kenyon Clapp and Jones supported the motion to proceed with the investigation as a whole while Kenyon Clapp and Jones voted affirmative.
Tonight and Wednesday forecast calls for fair conditions. A brief extension of the session is expected as lawmakers plan to wrap up work during the extra session.
Iowa Senator Kenyon intervened in the Lorimer investigation confusion by opposing a subcommittee plan and urging a full Senate inquiry. The dispute features Lorimer allies pressing to shield him while Kenyon cites trust influence and conflicts. The Senate committee adjourned amid maneuvering as the Washington trip looms.
Portland officials say Jack Barrett E J Wheeler and James Whealen face trial this week on the Humboldt gold bullion theft charges. They are to be tried first on forgery charges for obtaining 1500 from Merchants National Bank with a forged check.
Salida Colorado June 6 the grand Army Veterans of Colorado and Wyoming opened their annual departmental encampment with good attendance of visitors. Proceedings run through Tuesday.
In Wilkes Barre George Charles says he believes his Scranton wife eloped with a neighbor. He asks police to watch for her and jokes he hopes she stays away, adding the lover is a “duane.”
Murray Cumberland area listing shows Sidney Kahn Insurance Agency offering all kinds of insurance with home and Cumberland contact numbers 56 and 208 respectively.
The article links Lorimer with Chicago packing and lumber interests and notes proposals for Lorimer to testify in his own defense. It reports Hines' plan to expose a conspiracy he says ruined his name, and mentions the expected departure of Lorimer around August 1 as the inquiry unfolds.
Citizens convene in Monro Progressive League office on Thursday June 8 at 4 PM to decide on a fall fair and its scope. The notice urges all interested to attend, stressing urgency for action. Nearby, Nebraska Sunday School convention opens in Grand Island with teachers and workers from across the state attending. Herbert Moninger leads voices at the event.
Cincinnati and R A Waite of New York will speak during Wednesday sessions and Thursday morning. The convention closes with a large parade Thursday evening.
Seven spans of the Little Rock and Monroe railroad bridge near Haile station were burned last night. The 10:30 a.m. passenger train is indefinitely late while the 2:30 p.m. outbound service did not depart and will wait for equipment. A crew works to rebuild the bridge at once.
President Bush arrives in Monroe tomorrow at 9 o clock on a special five car private train. Superintendent A G Able joins the tour at McGehee Arkansas for the trip down and a short stay is planned in Monroe.
Stockholders will meet at the Monroe Hotel tomorrow morning to organize the association. A board of directors will be chosen and officers elected to commence work immediately.
Last year the Monroe fair drew praise from citizens and the city council for a standout event in the state. The text hints at a conflict as supporters say the effort has reached its limit and debate continues over next steps.
An Observer decries improper delegate selection for a June 21 convention in New Orleans. He cites names used without consent, paid travel incentives, and unified voting orders, noting mixed support for Dr. James B. Aswell and Judge Hall.
A reported confession links a fire bug to the Good Samaritan Home with a prior receipt noted yesterday for $758.00 and an $8.00 amount. The name Gleopold Dreyeus appears with a Chicago merchant reference and a cryptic note about SUT Cripk Topsy.
The News-Star reports Monroe business interests may rescue the fair by raising 2000 dollars to cover premiums. Lake Charles previously raised 5000 dollars for the Calcasieu fair, showing local support mobilized for community events.
The council approved the annual budget at last night’s session. Councilman Bryant proposed a resolution to re-audit city books, but it was tabled. Mayor Forsythe announced the appointment of standing committees.
Nice reports Lieut. Bague, French aviator and sea flight record holder, missing after departing for Corsica. Italian destroyers Arbalete and other naval ships search in the Mediterranean with searchlights, no trace found. He earlier set a 200 kilometer over sea record from Antibes to Gorgona and had intended to land in Ajaccio.
In Chicago Leopold Dreyfus, tied to L. Dreyfus & Co., confessed to arson tied to burning his Market Street shop and died by his own hand. Police cite evidence of an organized incendiary ring offering to burn businesses for a fee with a $5000 deal, $300 paid upfront. In Pittsburg Mrs Minnie Strohacker was acquitted of poisoning her husband with strychnine found on bread.
Democratic members of the Ways and Means committee submitted a report to the house accusing President Taft of shifting blame on tariff policy. The document cites Taft statements after the Paine Aldrich act and argues public admissions could have helped the people oppose perceived welfare betrayals to private greed.
Washington June 6 The administration hoped the Senate Finance committee would report the Canadian Reciprocity measure unamended but the Root amendment on paper and wood pulp is likely to be adopted in modified form. Supporters warn the change could endanger the bill. Continued on Page Eighty
National Bank officials work out a pension scheme for 450 workers with several tentative models. A key feature may differ from the First National Bank plan that uses employee and bank contributions, with retirement at 65 after 15 years and pensions based on a formula with caps.
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