Administration bills advance through committee
A set of date placeholder bills moves from committee toward passage as administration measures gain support.
26 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
1
A set of date placeholder bills moves from committee toward passage as administration measures gain support.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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