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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
4
William Allen White argues Hoover should be nominated at Chicago but faces hostility from party leaders. He labels the “Pharisees” of both parties as obstructing Hoover, urging a national jolt to break the partisan grip and salvage the country’s needs.
The Washington Post notes Senator Borah proposes a general investigation into all presidential campaign spending amid claims primaries drive costly races. General Leonard Wood concedes high costs but denies improper use, while critics argue the system favors wealthy candidates and strong organizations.
The piece argues Hoover could be a strong candidate yet warns that party factions and machine power complicate his path. It notes public support alone does not prove ability and discusses how the Republican and Democratic camps view his prospects amid wartime politics.
In Baton Rouge on June 9 the senate indefinitely postponed consideration of the federal woman suffrage amendment by a 22 to 19 vote. The move effectively kills the amendment, though supporters note a similar measure advances in the house. A parliamentary fight led by Senators Stewart Powell Williamson and others dominated the night with telegrams and rulings shaping the roll call and senate courtesy disputes.
In a tense Louisiana senate floor scene Senator Williamson faced questions over submitting his suffrage resolution to a vote as a full house of 41 senators listened. Outside, suffrage advocates cheered in the corridors until Rule 15 was read to ban outsiders if disruptions returned.
Governor Parker backs a bill to tax severed natural resources from soil and water including timber minerals and forest products to fund state needs. The measure envisions a license tax on all engaged in resource extraction, potentially adding about 3.0 million dollars in revenue. A separate canal rights bill grants U S access through Louisiana land with governor empowered over the land.
Mike McNally of the Red Sox shines in versatile fielding and hitting as he makes a standout impression during the current major league season.
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