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.
21 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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