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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

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Round Robin 9 Denounced by Senators

Senators denounce the special message of the governor on the anti lobbying bill. The opposition voices strong objections to the content and its perceived impact on legislative process.

Senate reconsiders anti lobby bill amid party division

Louisiana Senate votes 23 to 15 to recommit the Smith anti lobby measure to joint Judiciary Committees with amendments to ease its impact. Debate centers on bribery concerns and executive messaging from Governor Hall. Senator Clinton condemns the Times Democrat criticism as the chamber confronts public trust and lobbying ethics.

Baton Rouge, la Senate Joint Judiciary Committees Smith Clinton Voegtle Caddo Dymond Barrow General Assembly Parkerson Hall Taylor Times- Democrat Enate

Governor’s late message to Senate sparks protest in Louisiana

Senators denounce Governor Hall’s postvote message as interference while defending the governor’s right to address pending legislation. Favrot and others condemn the move as insulting to the Senate, though supporters argue the executive may speak at any time. The House held two sessions and nearly cleared its calendar.

Louisiana Senate Hell Favrot Hall New Orleans Times-Democrat the Item House

Bryan Enjoys Republican Convention Like No Other

Chicago June 19 William Jennings Bryan, in his role as a working newspaper man, says the Republican national gathering is the liveliest he has attended. He notes he has been beaten by both principal candidates, so he feels free to revel in the festivities and predicts Democrats will fix errors next week in Baltimore.

Chicago William Jennings Bryan Baltimore

Commercial Club Meeting Tonight in City Hall

The general committee and all interested parties will meet in the council chamber at City Hall tonight at 8 o'clock to discuss forming a four chamber of commerce representing Monroe's commercial and industrial interests. All who want a strong commercial organization are urged to attend.

Chamber of Commerce Monroe Council Chamber City Hall

Taft Holds Own On Test Vote In Chicago Convention

The credentials committee reported twelve to twenty in Taft's favor on the Alabama contests. Rev John Balcom Shaw led a lengthy prayer requesting divine guidance for the nation and the Republican convention as delegates prepare to decide the disputed report.

Chicago Alabama Root John Balcom Shaw

Roosevelt Considered Out of Race at Republican Convention

Delegates at the fifteenth Republican convention near Chicago grow weary of Taft and Roosevelt skirmishing. Taft is a strong favorite with a possible third choice cited. Roosevelt is considered out of the race. Roosevelt supporters may call an August convention if fraudulent votes are alleged.

Associated Press Chicago Taft Roosevelt Col California Pennsylvania Kansas Imen

Bryan Leadd Fight Gaindt Alton Parker

Baltimore on June 21 reports say members of the arrangements committee backed Judge Alton B Parker as temporary Democratic National Committee chairman. Bryan urged defeat of Parker and fights to the convention floor were anticipated with conservatives and progressives vying for control.

Baltimore Alton B. Parker Democratic National Democratic National Committee William J. Mryan Parker Roth New York Colorado Texas Wilson Maryland Princeton Bryan Parker Chicago Judge Parker Col

Parker Named Temporary Chairman For Democratic Convention

The speaker announced Parker as the temporary chairman, asserting the convention will be overwhelmingly progressive and that a progressive should hold the post. The declaration frames the party’s approach and leadership tone for the event.

Wattersom Calls for Harmony at Democratic Convention

Henry Watterson telegrams Chairman Mack urging harmony at the Baltimore Bathmore convention. He says no fair objection to Judge Parker as temporary chairman and warns against a fight on the floor, hoping no repeat of Chicago disgrace.

Louisville Henry Watterson Mack National Democratic Committee Parker Bathmore Col. Hryana Rooseveltt Baltimore Chicago

Chinaman Band to Federal Court

Jung Loy Yow appeared at a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner W A O Kelly on alleged violation of the Chinese exclusion act. The case was aided by U S District Attorney Er Randoph and Inspector A W Brough. he was bound over to the Federal Court for final disposition with interpreter J G C Longcalion present.

Jung Loy Yow United States W. A. O'Kelly Er. H. Randoph A. W. Brough Chinese Immigration Service F. G. Hudson, Jr J. G. C. Longcalion

Johnson and Wife Indicted in Diamond Necklace Smuggling

Associated Press reports Jack Johnson and his wife indicted by a Federal grand jury for smuggling a diamond necklace bought abroad. Johnson may post bond so the July 4 fight with Flynn remains unaffected.

Associated B Press Chicago Jack Johnson Federal Grand Jury Johnson

Monroe's Famous Bill Passes Senate Without Opposition

The Monroe commission form of government bill passed the Louisiana Senate with minimal opposition. Three votes against it came from Senators Harper Burke and Mouton. After an amendment letting Mayor Forsythe finish his term, the mayor and allies withdrew their opposition.

Baton Rouge, la Monroe Commission Senate Harper Burke Mouton Forsythe

Impeachment Move Against Judge Archard Reported by Committee

The Hoare judiciary committee unanimously voted to report articles of impeachment against Judge Archard of the Commerce Court amid an inquiry into alleged office misbehavior connected to coin cases. In other items New London Harvard beat Yale in the freshman boat race by two lengths and Varsity fours won by ten lengths. Wheat and Provisions markets moved, and a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs E L Williams.

Associated Press Washington The Hoare Judiciary Committee Archard Commerce Court New London Conn Harvard Yale Varsity

Twenty First Convention Marks Party’s Century Milestone

The Democratic Party reaches beyond a century of organizing with the twenty first convention, highlighting its long history and continued influence in politics. Delegates gather to discuss policy, leadership, and future strategies as observers note the party’s enduring presence.

History of the Party First Gathering in Baltimore Since 1872 Nominees

Washington June 21 The Democratic convention opening in Baltimore next Tuesday marks the twenty first national gathering of the party, tracing its conventions from 1832 in Baltimore through 1848 and earlier splits. The article outlines the two thirds rule and unit voting origins, recalls Jackson Van Buren Polk Cass Pierce and other Nominees, and notes past divides and welks outs. The piece previews future continuity and the convention’s historical significance.

Baltimore Horace Greeley Washington D. C Chicago Jefferson Andrew Jackson Martin van Buren Richard M. Johnson van Buren James K. Polk Vane Texas Van Conivention Lewis Cass Michigan William O. Butler Kentucky Taylor Fillmoore Fillmoore, Whigs. Franklin Pierce of New Hamps)'r# a “dark horse

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