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17 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
1
A playful note hints at London hair and beauty trends in glossy pages, awaiting stylish spectacles and glamorous styling cues.
Londoners report enormous crowds and a babel of foreign tongues as coronation preparations reach a peak. Visitors from Canada dominate hotel lobbies while Americans appear fewer in number, others arrive by rail or ship, and aristocratic toiler crowds fill Trafalgar Square amid heavy traffic.
Evening events place guests with the Royal Automobile Club at a supper and reception. A formal welcome luncheon is planned in Westminster Hall on Monday. Police prepare elaborate safety measures for the big parades with fire precautions in grandstands, grenades, extinguishers, and strong barriers. About 60,000 troops may be needed lining streets for the route and crowd control.
Washington June 17 The Senate Finance Committee aims to press Canadian reciprocity with speed and expects a clear majority in favor without amendment Chairman Penrose announced the bill’s second reading and probable early passage He claimed sixty votes in favor and more than that against the Root amendment No speeches were planned until next week Townsend would offer an amendment directing the President to pursue broader reciprocity talks with Canada
Sam T. Swinford, secretary of the Texas Lumbermen's Association, recounts that Drake's actions were not legal and explains that the association tore up its constitution and by laws after Drake's removal. He says the move aimed to court the Attorney-General and public support.
Hundreds of Mexicans who crossed the border seeking work in Texas were driven out by white and Black laborers. Reports describe clashes in Valverde Kenney and Edwards counties with Mexicans warned to leave before cotton picking season. Farmers cite labor shortages and debate protection measures as tensions rise.
Edgar Selwyn’s new play The Arab, already successful with a Los Angeles stock company, may receive a full Broadway production next season under Henry B. Harris.
A general statement from General Diaz asserts support for his administration amid accusations of ingratitude. He emphasizes accomplishments and loyalty to the regime while rejecting personal attacks and insinuations.
The fragment notes a prior receipt for Good Samaritan Home and references Stonewall Lodge No and Ki of P with amounts 766.00 22.50 4 50 004 in unclear context.
In Cincinnati a jury acquits Edgar S Cooke of embezzling 24060 from the Big Four railway after a sensational trial. Defense and prosecution wrap up arguments as Cooke denies theft and asserts he can prove Warriner was not short. Cross-examination focuses on letters to Mrs. Ford and alleged transfers through his wife.
Gen Diaz speaks to passengers aboard the steamer to Havre asserting that forces will be dragged into a revolution and urging resolve amid political turmoil.
Cincinnati jurors today found Edgard S Cooke not guilty of embezzling $24,000 from the Big Four railroad. The outcome closes a high profile case that drew attention to railway finances and operator conduct.
Framing a constitution for the Republic of Portugal highlights a week of conventions. Sessions of the North American Baptist Convention and Baptist World Alliance occur in Philadelphia, with others in Denver at the tuberculosiss study group, San Francisco for the International Sunday School Association, Milwaukee for the Saengerfest, Toronto for the Canadian Press Association, and Pocatello Idaho for the Inter Mountain Good Reads Association.
In Kansas City the state ouster suit against the lumber trust adjourned to Jefferson City for June 27. Albert Bushnell testified pine prices rose from 10 to 20 dollars per thousand feet over 15 years, with price lists driving the increases. The forestry report shows wider price gains in other woods over the decade.
Special agent H B Averell of the International Harvester Co. traveling from Met Rouge to Bastrop with a negro driver had a close call when the driver lit a cigarette setting the lap robe on fire. The robe and later the back of the buggy caught fire, burning all woodwork and destroying Averell's grip and effects before they escaped with the horses.
Delivery of baggage or carriages offered by Morrison's Stable in Cumberland. Contact numbers Cumberland 136 and Home 144. Rates listed as 3-1m.
Ex Governor W. W. Heard says he is not a candidate and has no knowledge of name use linking him to the race. J. J. Bailey asserts he is not seeking Good Government League endorsement for lieutenant governor and will back Judge Luther B. Hall for governor.
General W H Bixby said no major developments are expected for ten to twelve days after a full circumnavigation of the Maine wreck by an American officer board. A mud-filled interior requires removal of hundreds of tons of sediment before further work can proceed, as cofferdam water stands ten feet below normal.
The Crossett Observer notes the Monroe boys showed gentlemanly courtesy and the umpire gave perfect officiating. The writer adds that both players and the crowd enjoyed the trip and game overall.
The Senate considers overturning its stance through a plan devised by Clark and Underwood. If the proposal becomes law it would reverse current positions and alter legislative direction.
Washington reports that Speaker Clark and Floor Leader Underwood will force a Senate reconsideration of the Bristow amendment to the direct election resolution. House Democrats oppose the amendment, fearing it could derail the long sought reform and trigger Southern state refusals, leading to a conference and possible receding motions in the Senate.
President Taft and Mrs. Taft with their children will travel to the summer White House at Beverly Massachusetts on July 1 and remain there through the season. He considers attending ceremonies for the federal reception of a Confederate cemetery in Springfield Missouri this September urged by the United Confederate Veterans and the G A R.
John W. Mounce of Hannibal celebrated his seventy fifth birthday with a reception at the First Christian Church. Born near Mark Twain in Florida, Mo., he has long claimed no memory of Twain's boyhood days though they shared a birthplace. He later moved to Paris then Hannibal where he built lumber and finance interests. More than 1000 people attended.
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