Bryant Bill to Shape Gov Plan Faces Senate Test
As Louisiana enters the sixth week of the General Assembly the Bryant bill on Monroe’s Commission plan gains central focus with a Monday Senate vote on amendments. Lawmakers warn time is short and state wide measures like the Educational bill and General Appropriation lack full consideration before final adjournment.
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Baton Rouge
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Monroe
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Everal
Bryan Bill Calls Vote on Commission Plan Adoption
The Bryan measure proposes a November vote on whether to adopt or reject the Commission Plan. The bill outlines the framing of the ballot and the actions for election officials to carry out the referendum.
Bryan At Gage: Bryan Projects Light At Republican Hub
Chicago June 16 William Jennings Bryan attracted crowds at the preconvention scene while posing as a newspaper reporter He chatted with Theodore Roosevelt after interviewing Senator Dixon and Taft bureau head McKinley in the lobby the crowd cheered him and he joked about not seeking the Republican nomination He quipped about steam relief and a model convention while greeting Congressman McKinley.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Theodore Roosevelt
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McKinley
Taft Bureau
William J. Bryan
Mr. McKinsey
Baltimore
Louisiana Delegate Offered Bribe In 1908 Convention
An affidavit charges F. H. Cook a Louisiana Republican delegate with offering to desert Taft for Roosevelt for 1000 dollars. The affidavit was released by Taft headquarters amid sharp clashes with Roosevelt forces. Cook, a Baptist minister and bank cashier from Vidalia Concordia Parish, La., allegedly made the statement before a notary.
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Vidalia
Concordia Parish
Taft 10 Receives Convention News
President Taft, instead of attending the Philadelphia Washington game, is expected to stay busy receiving reports from the Chicago convention. Arrangements are made to wire each move on the convention floor into the White House.
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Washington
Taft
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Insurgent Generals Reported Killed Confirmed
Washington reports confirm the deaths of General Estenez and General Lacoste, seen as a blow to the Cuban revolution. Insurgent leader Julio Antomari chia pledges surrender if approached with the claim.
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Delegates on Hand and Plans at Convention
Chicago June 17 delegates prepare for a dramatic Republican National Convention fight as Roosevelt and Taft clash over credentials and possible roll calls. Roosevelt supporters push a temporary roll including contested delegates as Borah is named temporary chairman. Taft forces vow to block moves while talks of a third candidate and recall debates surface. Congress also recesses.
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Gaynor Forward for President Campaign Moves to Baltimore
Democratic delegates from New York traveled to Baltimore to canvass for Mayor Gaynor as a presidential candidate. They said Mayor Gaynor was unaware of the effort.
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Rebels surrender reported in Oriente province
Col. Francisco Valiente reports that 150 Rebels surrendered in Oriente province dispersing insurgents. The surrender signals a largely disorganized rebel force and officials expect the revolt to quiet in a few days.
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Two dark horses groom for Democratic nomination
Baltimore June 17. The two dark horse BOOMS for the Democratic Presidential nomination are Mayor Gaynor of New York and Governor Foss of Massachusetts. The fate of Tammany leader Charles Murphy is unsettled, but Wilson managers say Murphy favors delaying a New York choice until after the Chicago convention.
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Taft vetoes army appropriation bill over Wood removal
President Taft vetoes the army appropriation bill and sends a message to Congress disapproving the provision to remove Major General Wood as chief of staff on March 4. The report also notes related political events and a local court installation.
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Washington
Taft
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Thaw Deemed Sane by Government Hospital Expert
Dr William White head of the Washington Government hospital testified that Harry Thaw is sane and could be safely granted liberty. Other experts are expected to testify as the case for freedom continues.
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Washington
Harry Thaw
Strike Talks Fail at Porthamboy on Wages
In Porthamboy New Jersey on June 17 workers at the Barber Asphalt and American Smelting and Refining Company did not compromise on wages. The expected settlement of the strike did not occur.
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Porthamboy
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Barber Asphalt and American Smelting and Refining Company
Meat Trust Targeted by Old New York Militant Group
A New York based militant group claims a successful strike against the meat trust. The brief report notes apparent impact on meat suppliers and signals ongoing actions by the group.
National Campaign Shapes New York May Elect Wilson or Taft
New York City political chatter centers on Democratic presidential contenders and the fate of Mayor Gaynor as Tammany may back the Jersey governor. Park space battles spark public space arguments while a mass housewives strike pushes beef prices downward.
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