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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
1
Organization 5 rejects persistent rumors about Miguel Pujol and asserts he remains in good standing. The group calls on supporters to ignore gossip and continues official duties.
The Picayune reports New Orleans ward leaders unite behind John T. Michel for governor with only the Tenth Ward as a potential dissenter. Commissioner Alex Pujol denounces rumors of opposition as false and emphasizes Michel’s strong backing and expected large city majority.
H C Eastburn of New Orleans shows two distinct selves with memory gaps between. He rose to prominence with the Progressive Union and Mercantile Club but vanished twice, later returning in altered roles as secretary and manager. He recalls leading another life and resists details, denying drink or bad habits. If the other self can be controlled, he may regain public standing.
The Good Government League convention at the Athenaeum on June 21 tests whether the lieutenant governorship will be the prize. Judge Luther FE Hall of Monroe is expected to be the gubernatorial nominee and the selection is described as a formality. A heated debate may arise on whether to issue a full state and senatorial ticket, though the executive committee and prevailing sentiment favor a down the line fight.
Frank Turney, under hypnosis arranged by police, described the five murdered persons at the Schultz home in Houston Heights in March 1910. He named A. H. Sheffield as the principal slayer with a window bar, with Turney and a young woman as accomplices. the woman is now in an asylum.
A report outlines a dramatic overnight gain of half a million dollars tied to a combination involving sugar manufacturers. Details describe the scale and parties involved without graphic specifics.
A fragment notes a prior involvement with Stonewall Lodge No. 8, KB of FP. mentioning a sum of $766.00 with $22.50 and $50.00 items. The text appears as a brief historical ledger line about donations or dues to a local lodge and Good Samaritan Home.
The steamer Ypirange arrived in harbor from Vera Cruz and proceeded to Caruana after a two hour stop. Diaz did not land. No incidents occurred during the stay though a Progressive party demonstration was reportedly planned. Diaz cited poor health and jawbone abscess from the voyage.
In Cuta Morelos Mexico on June 16 Francisco Madero Jr and his party were greeted warmly. General Ambroze Figueroa, traveling with Madero and head of the southern Revolutionary army, is reported to be named inspector general of the Rurales.
Daniel Howard aged 60 his daughter Nellie aged 17 and his son Carl aged 31 were arrested near Chunchula by Deputy Sheriff Charles Brannan on warrants charging them with the murder of Dr. W. G. Walker at that place two weeks ago. They were brought to Mobile and held without bail. Walker was shot in bed early one morning while living at the Howard home and it is said accompanied Nellie to the recent Confederate reunion. Warrant issued by the county solicitor.
The passage describes Saunders rising from supervisor of regional offices including Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida to San Francisco in 1910 where he led the new clearing office. He became the first agent in the world to build an organization there funded by New York Life, leading all agencies in business paid for that year. He won five consecutive years of NYL bonus premiums for top volume. Western States Life courtship followed, but he chose to start new Pacific Coast efforts this morning.
Emma Brantley confronted her brother Kaliski Brantley with a raised hoe at his ward one home. He fired once, hitting her in the side and killing her. Brantley was arrested by W C Steele and jailed, while the shooter’s reputation is noted as good.
Havana reports the House of Representatives approved a bill to abolish English teaching in public schools. The measure cited economy as its motive while critics denounced it as ingratitude to the United States.
Reports say Spanish authorities stopped two cars loaded with arms and ammunition destined for Portuguese monarchist forces. The contraband had been loaded from a German steamer and seized near Pontevedra.
In Malodan, Rockingham County, the Avalon Mills burned early tonight destroying the plant with 25 000 spindles and 400 workers. The loss is about 250 000 dollars with minimal insurance and the fire began in the machinery room amid a village lacking fire apparatus.
A fragment states former President Diana Sufferec in Vigo Spain on June 16 with reference to Gen Porfirio Diaz, former president of Mexico, as part of a historical note.
H J Saunders of East Feliciana Parish and Monroe is highlighted for his ascent in life insurance. The San Francisco clipping notes his 15 years with New York Life, then appointment as vice president and manager of agencies for Western States Life Insurance Company with a salary around 25000 annually. The firm, California capital 1 million, surplus 375 thousand, has grown to near 5 million in new insurance.
Jackson Mississippi June 16 A Socialist ticket will be issued in Mississippi with a platform to be drafted by a 26 delegate convention representing fourteen counties. M E Fritz of Lexington presides as the convention continues through Saturday. Resolutions denounce child labor laws and wage deductions for insurance and peonage amid other labor concerns.
Governor Abram Gonzales announced reforms restricting foreign concessions in Mexico. He said monopolies would not be extended or renewed and all legal means would be used to curb foreign monopolies. Chihuahua, rich in minerals and timber, is heavily influenced by American, British, and German interests.
Letters argue that muck and vigor are evident in the Guster suits used against lumber companies. The correspondence defends the mining project and criticizes rivals’ tactics while urging continued litigation and public support.
A bundle of letters between John A. Gorsuch and Carl A. Drake shown in Missouri court reveal that lumber associations kept an information bureau steering sales, blacklisting noncompliant dealers, and agreeing not to invade each other’s territories. Drake warned of anti trust concerns while noting continued political protections.
Wisconsin Socialist Representative Victor Berger spoke in the House on the woolen schedule revision arguing tariffs hurt workers while supporting the Underwood wool bill for its broader aim. He challenged protection claims and said tariffs subsidize manufacturers, not labor.
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