30 May 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1911
Page
1
Rebels seized government offices stores and private homes killing forty people amid clashes. Security forces faced heavy resistance as authorities sought to restore order in the affected districts. Local leaders condemned the violence and called for calm and investigations.
DoJ weighing action against Tobacco Trust members as William Jennings Bryan criticizes party program. Puebla unrest reports a Che loja uprising last night killing about forty, sacking stores and threatening Puebla. mob rule in Chelula raises attack fears. Weather forecast tonight and Wednesday says fair conditions. Denby voucher dispute shows $2,450 claimed, Rosenthal says $850 was paid, committee summons Morri son to testify. records show $2,450 with $850 noted as paid.
Washington reports the Department of Justice weighing criminal prosecutions for individual Tobacco Trust members after the Supreme Court ordered dissolution. The case is described as differing from Standard Oil, with questions about the application of the statute of limitations affecting both matters.
William Jennings Bryan criticized the revised wool tariff plan in a public statement through Representative Harrison. Chairman Underwood said the revised tariff would pass the Democratic caucus with a two thirds majority despite Bryan's opposition.
Albert Rosenthal, Philadelphia portrait painter, testifies before a House committee on state department expenditures. He says he was paid 850 for a 1904 portrait of Associate Justice W. R. Day while records show 2,450. He signed a department voucher and received a check for 850. He also painted a Hay portrait refused by the government.
Gov Colquitt of Texas has been expelled from the Methodist Church for refusing to withdraw from membership over his stance on prohibition a political issue he says. He remains a believer in Methodism and will continue to worship there as campaigns to place Texas in the dry column proceed. A Washington team setback is noted after a cross eyed porter incident as papers report daily.
A letter extols the Louisiana State Board of Health president elect for his complete dedication to public duty. It predicts transformative progress to lift Louisiana from hardship and stigma, praising relentless effort and vision. Also a classified ad notes stove wood at Ouachita Valley Bottling Works priced five dollars per cord.
The Observer reports parish race lines drawn between the Good Government League and the Regulators with pledges that non supporters are enemies. It notes a candidate rivalries, a possible “show down” vote, and mentions Tom Barret of Shreveport as lieutenant governor potential ally to John T. Michel, plus Barret’s ties to Ex-Governor Blanchard.
A Havana harbor explosion claim triggers a U S government inquiry into the Maine disaster. An informer linked George B Boynton to the attack while Spanish officials allegedly plotted to fake an accidental explosion to avoid war.
A man died in an auto race incident at the Good Samaritan Home location. Funds listed include .$729.00 received for Jewish Ladies Aid yesterday and a separate .25.00 and 4.00 entry, indicating miscellaneous receipts.
Sheriff Broussard and Deputy Champagne head to Oklahoma to extradite Paul Cormier alias Brasseour for the 20 year old murder of Mrs. Robinson and her daughter Belle in St Martinville. Cormier fled after the Breaux Bridge killing and is tied to earlier killings in the region. A portly big cars start in a five hundred mile contest for prizes.
Indianapolis May 30 forty cars started Wag ner signaled at 10 11 am. Eighty five thousand fans watched Bob Burman in a Blitzen Benz crowned speed king. An Amplex driven by Greiner crashed causing fatal injuries to mechanic Dickson. Several drivers withdrew with mechanical failures as Harroun led late race with Marmon.
Montgomery Alabama May 30 Alabama expects a bumper cotton crop this year barring any unexpected setbacks. Officials note favorable weather and growing conditions across the state support robust yields. Local farmers express optimism about prices and harvest prospects.
Report notes a lighter towed across the Maine’s bow and a proposed mine detonation by a selected individual. Boynton allegedly faced death threats to press the switch, tied to a filibustering charge, though Chief Wilkie cannot confirm his role in the blast.
The annual W.S. and P. fire department excursion and picnic from Monroe drew one of the biggest crowds, with a six coach train and two baggage cars crowded on departure and at the Dorcheat destination. Conductor John Daniels, Engineer Walter Mangham, Fireman Dick Henderson and Flagman Lonnie Whitlock led the trip.
Mr W Y Dawson of Haynesville La visiting the city today arriving yesterday in his Chase Automobile of which he is North Louisiana agent He traveled via Homer Athens Arcadia and other points covering more than eighty miles in seven hours Postmaster J C Weaks says stamps will not be sold at the post office on Sundays in the future.
Washington May 30. The deficit in the Postoffice Department has been entirely wiped out and a seven million dollar surplus for the year ending June 30 is placed in the treasury. Postmaster General Hitchcock signed a warrant returning three million dollars to the treasury, the last amount set aside to assist in expenses. Reform of the financial system and an updated accounting plan made the refund possible and ensure future surpluses beyond one million dollars.
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