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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1911
Page
4
In a Monroe Louisiana exchange The Independent editor defends the journal and its virtue while The News-Star asserts its right to critique and set its own ethical bounds. The dispute centers on fairness and free expression within competing local papers.
A Louisiana newspaper calls for strict party loyalty, urging electors in North Louisiana to back only those Democrats who will uphold the National Democratic platform in all cases. It criticizes some Louisiana lawmakers for Republican-aligned votes and questions party allegiance amid regional interests and sugar and rice concerns. The piece contrasts calls for unity with notes on recent Canadian reciprocity votes and local legislative loyalties.
The piece urges home seekers to read about favorable farming climates in the North and West, arguing it will stimulate investigations by restless farmers. The article highlights a free showcase donated by Rock Island lines connected to A L and G, and notes surplus copies available through A L and G officials for interested settlers.
In the wake of the Monroe Land Congress the June issue of The Southwest Trail highlights Monroe and North Louisiana. The Rock Island Lines Passenger Traffic Department publishes this monthly journal with a circulation of at least forty thousand. It showcases achievements of regressive farmers in the South and targets the Middle West market.
A Times-Democrat letter argues that sending engraved display cards for gifts wastes money. The writer estimates costs of card production and postage at about 300 dollars versus a column ad reaching 500000 readers, which he believes would yield better returns and allow fuller product description.
The Bates catalogue shows coeducation thriving with 478 students 271 men and 207 women. The annual report highlights that Greek and Latin courses remain popular and 42 percent of graduates become teachers, with men increasing faster than women. Mrs. Atlee Pomerene, wife of Ohio senator, is a noted watercolor artist and designer with several Rock Creek sketches and self-made patterns.
A new patent describes extracting an oil from soya beans and treating it with nitric acid to produce a viscous material that vulcanizes like natural rubber for similar uses. The report notes local interest in a Missouri Pacific visit to Lake Charles by President Bush.
The Assumption Pioneer notes the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers' Association in session at Chicago urging saloon reform as they distinguish between regulars and leaguers in a tightening of access to liquor.
Former Shreveport City Judge Cal D Hicks and Emmett L Hagens were arrested on warrants alleging they sold intoxicating liquor in Webster Parish on May 14 during the Eagles picnic at Dorcheat. Hicks bonded for 900 dollars. Hagens posted bond as well after warrants served by Webster Parish Sheriff Pat Cleiments.
Subpoenas have been issued for several prominent men to testify in the renewed Lorimer investigation. A Senate special officer and the sergeant at arms head to Chicago to serve them, with secrecy surrounding the action. Named targets include Edward Tilden of Chicago and Clarence Funk of International Harvester connected to a $100,000 fund alleged for Lorimer’s election.
Senator Lodge announced at the White House that reciprocity will go through the Senate. He said the Root amendment's fate is not material, and regardless of its passage, the agreement will remain effective.
A trash fire in Vire Saturday afternoon damaged Mr. G B Cooley’s residence and destroyed the servant’s house on Mrs C H Liveley’s property and a negro cabin belonging to Mr M Hirsch. Loss estimated 2500 to 3000 dollars, partly insured. Cooley the heaviest loser. Firefighters saved Mr S L Smith’s residence and nearby property.
An elderly deaf black man was struck by a V S P extra train near Crew Lake at 5 30 this morning and died en route to Girard. A one and a half year old black child, son of Horace Elmore, was killed by a W S P freight train 32 near West Monroe four miles west of town on Saturday at about 5 30.
Coroner Surghnor investigated three fatalities yesterday. Mose Scott of Oak street was found dead in bed with no violence or inquest. Ben Duncan of West Monroe died in a stable, likely from heavy drinking, no inquest. A neutralized four mile out West Monroe baby died after being run over near the W S and P line, accident occurred the day before.
Sothebys starts sale of the famed Huth autograph collection in London on June 12 featuring letters and documents from Queen Elizabeth I Katherine of Aragon Charles I Henry VIII Edward IV Mary Queen of Scots and works by Robert Burns Henry Fielding and Oliver Goldsmith.
June 12 ceremony in Washington D C for Tome School for boys draws many notables attended by students and faculty. Dean Le Baron Russell Briggs of Harvard University gave the graduation address to the class.
Classified notice lists furnished rooms for rent handled by Mrs. O. at 8, Borden, 205 Walnut Street with 12-4t date stamp.
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