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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1912

Page

1

Administration bills advance through committee

A set of date placeholder bills moves from committee toward passage as administration measures gain support.

Battle of Monroe ends as Hood seeks cold storage for Forsythe bill

In Baton Rouge on June 25 the Battle of Monroe concludes with Senator Hood asking that the original Forsythe anti-Forsythe bill be put in cold storage. The session notes five-week fight over lobbying reform and a commission form of government, with Forsythe supporters ready to stand by their amended measure.

House Hood Baton Rouge Joint Judiciary Committee Senate Texas Amacker Leon Smith Ste Smith Senator Amacker New Orleans Voegtle Favrot Orleans G. W. Smith Richland George Clinton Tensas Bale East Baton Rouge Monroe Senator Hood Committee On Corporations Forsythe Bryant

Bullitt Said to Be Offered Solicitor General Post

Washington June 26 William Marshall Bullitt of Louisville Ky is reported to have been offered by President Taft the position of solicitor general to replace Frederick W Lenmann of St Louis who has resigned His acceptance is also reported

Washington William Marshall Bullitt Louisville Taft Frederick W. Lenmann St. Louis

Roosevelt swamped with offers of support

By Associated Press Oyster Bay June 26 Col Roosevelt is flooded with offers of support for the Progressive Party. He says letters and telegrams arrive so fast he cannot reply for some time. Many contain money for organization purposes.

Oyster Bay Col. Roosevelt Progressive Party

Roosevelt Leaders Confer With Bryan in Baltimore

Francis J. Heney and Charles R. Drake met privately with William J. Bryan in Baltimore for about 45 minutes. The visit followed earlier Honey Crane talks and involved Lookout representatives Carl Howland and another associate, who gathered at a headquarters hotel amid questions of a Progressive Conservative challenge at the convention.

Baltimore Francis J. Heney California Roosevelt Charles R. Drake Chcago Wm.j. Bryan Nebraska Heney Crane Mr. Bryan The Outlook Carl Howland Colonel Roosevelt Africa

Bryan influence remains a factor in 1904 Democratic scene

The Democratic National Committee approved delaying platform presentation until after nominations. Ollie M. James of Kentucky was chosen permanent chairman, while FE. E. Britton of Raleigh, North Carolina, won the top permanent organization post.

Associated Press Baltimore Bryan Ollie M. James Kentucky Illinois Ollie James Jey Woodson Democratic National Committee Committee On Permanent Organization FE. E. Britton Raleigh N. C

Democratic National Convention Opens Day Two in Baltimore

Clark leaders predict a first ballot presidential nomination after Col Bryan's defeat. Plans aim to finish convention work today except platform resolutions. Bryan's stance remains unchanged as Kern elected chairman of the resolutions committee. Talks with La Follette and third party interests surface, while Washington's batting list shows a .300 figure for around ten batters.

Resolutions Committee Col. Bryan Bryan Arkansas Rayner Committee On Blanchard Louisiana Associated Press Baltimore Clark Col John W. Kern Indiana Col. Iyan

Chamber of Commerce Benefits for Community Growth

The text urges universal support for a Chamber of Commerce and explains how giving money and talent to a good cause benefits all. It highlights advantages for business people and young entrants to business or college, and asks if Monroe and West Monroe will profit by others' experiences.

Will Monroe West Monroe

Maze Theatre Opens Tonight In Monroe

The Maze Theatre opens in Monroe as a five cent photoplay house with a three reel independent program. Mrs. M. W. Hoyt and Mr. W. L. Jennings oversee a comfortable venue with enhanced safety features and better projection. It will show daily from afternoon until five and evening from seven to 10 15 with several big specials planned at regular five cent admission.

Monroe M. W. Hoyt W. L. Jennings Lyceum

Historical outburst nearly erupts in Darrow bribery trial

In Los Angeles on June 25 Judge Hutton called a scene by District Attorney Fredericks an historical outburst as Darrow bribery trial arguments neared end. Fredericks advanced on Appel with a glass ink stand but was restrained by Chief Counsel Rogers and others. He apologized as adjournment neared. Harrington resumed testimony after a five hour session on the transcript of conversations heard via telephone device.

Los Angeles Cal Hutton Fredericks Darrow Appel Earl Rogers Rogers John R. Harrington

Rage War Feared by Authorities in Memphis

Memphis on June 25 reports say serious trouble may erupt between police and Negro residents after Patrolman J M Taylor was killed. A suspect was killed by a gunshot before reaching police and about 500 mourners gathered around the body as word spread that Gaines, Taylor’s alleged killer, is hidden in the city. Authorities fear armed confrontation as residents vow to protect Gaines.

Memphis Tenn J. M. Taylor Banppes Pilace Cimabien Gaines Burney Gaines Taylor Sayer

Chicago Markets Wheat, Provisions Mixed in Trade

Chicago markets report June 26 shows wheat steady with declines from one eighth to one half. Provisions ease, with seven and a half down to two and a half up to five.

Associated Press Chicago

Roosevelt Returns to New York After Baltimore Trip

President Roosevelt revisits New York amid Democratic woes from his Baltimore visit. He faces mounting troubles within the party as he presses for unity and policy clarity.

Roosevelt Returns Home in Fighting Trim Ahead of New Party

Colonel Roosevelt, back in Oyster Bay from Chicago, says he is in fighting trim and the Progressive movement will proceed with full steam. He notes Democrats and Republicans face similar issues and expects the new party to gain from disaffected Democrats if Baltimore and Chicago tensions persist.

Baltimore Oyster Bay N. Y New Progressive Party Roosevelt Chicago Bryatt Parker Murphy Bryan Roosévet

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Battle OF Senator Smith Missouri George .W. Smith Butler Roberts, Clayton, Generelly George Farrot Clinton General Assembly William MM. Bullitt Gol Senator Gore Kern Mittee Cenfer Senator LaFollette Charles R. Crane LaFollette Francis J. Newey A Chamber OF Commerce Chamber of Commerce Merce N.Y George Baltimore News Committee On Organization Hiram Johnson New York Timothy Woodruff Wm. Halpin
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