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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
1
In Pineville, the assembly approves a ten thousand dollar grant to Asy Lum, part of ongoing efforts to increase state funding. Lawmakers debate distribution and oversight while supporters praise targeted aid to local institutions.
The Senate advances a Texas anti lobby measure as a substitute for the Leon R. Smith bill, potentially ending prospects for anti lobby legislation this session. Senator Smith vows the bill’s fate remains uncertain as political maneuvering continues.
An unsettled pattern brings local showers tonight and extending into Friday. Cooler, breezy conditions expected with scattered precipitation across the area.
The Senate debated anti lobby legislation as Senator Smith pressed his general bill and Senator Amacker offered a Texas anti lobby bill with a minority report. The committee favored Smith but a substitute Texas bill passed 24 to 15, enacting anti lobby provisions for State boards while Smith’s broader measure died in the Senate.
In South Dakota the statewide primaries show J A Buchanan a Progressive named as Republican gubernatorial nominee while Democrat George H Jones is the party’s nominee.
Columbus Ohio June 27 Governor Judson Harmon said he has not withdrawn from the presidential race and refused to name a candidate for support if he is not chosen.
Baltimore June 27 Col Bryan said the convention yesterday clipped off the tail of Thomas F Ryan's cat referring to his earlier portrayal as a cracking cat of nine tails. He declined further comment and expressed evident pleasure over recent proceedings. The Sub-District Conference of the Methodist Protestant church meets at Pollock June 28 to 30 with Revs. L H Swayze and Shows attending from this city.
Baltimore dispatch reports Wilson Bryan forces win the South Dakota contest 636½ to 437 in a tense convention session. Delegates clash over credentials as Clark and Bryan supporters challenge Wilson delegates and the fight continues into the night with calls for party unity and possible vice presidential chatter.
Seagirt New Jersey June 27 Governor Woodrow Wilson says he will receive news from Baltimore on the golf links this afternoon. He praises the convention vote against the unit rule as evidence the convention is progressive.
City and parish tax sales are set for Saturday with city sales at city hall and parish sales at the courthouse. The parish list names 120 delinquents in the Bulletin. Owners should obtain the paper and review their interests. The News-Star notes the city list appears today for the last time. In Chicago, Roosevelt and Bryan badges appear with ribbons, many given to suburban riders. progressive HQ says no ticket opposition. Wheat holds steady with slight declines. provisions also steady to marginally lower.
William T. Hodge remains on stage with The Man from Home as he tours across the West performing the show for new audiences. The production continues to draw crowds and receive local notices in each stop.
William J. Bryan Jr expresses satisfaction with the convention vote on the rotagating unit rule and pledges continued support for the party leadership and agenda.
The Democratic National convention voted 565 1 2 to 491 2 8 to abrogate the unit rule in state delegations. Ohio delegates split after district votes for Wilson, while New York and Missouri loyal to unit rule faced protests. Bryan welcomed the shift as a principle victory and a sign of possible nominating vote effects tomorrow.
A thunderstorm yesterday afternoon caused a lightning strike at a cottage located at 115 Texas Avenue. The fire department was summoned but the blaze was extinguished before the apparatus arrived.
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