20 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1911
Page
1
John T. Michel is greeted by an audience that fills the courthouse in this home scene at Aswell’s residence. The event draws local residents and officials, underscoring civic interest in the proceedings.
In Natchitoches the largest parish meeting for John T. Michel packed the courthouse with 555 seats filled and aisles crowded. General Prudhomme presided and wore a Michel button beside his Confederate Veterans badge as Terriberry argued for Michel over Hall and Aswell amid strong local support.
Crowds pack a political rally as supporters of Michel gathered in Natchitoches. Miss Crockett Jones presented a floral horseshoe wreath to the speaker amid loud cheers. The crowd hailed the candidate's call for support and vowed to vote, reflecting a week of heated local politics. A later meeting in Cloutierville drew over 100 voters at a convent hall, with Dr. J A Campti presiding and A Brazeale of Natchitoches among the hosts.
Judge Hall faced a two hundred strong audience in Eros Jackson parish on Saturday as Good Government Leaguers pressed him with questions from the Aswell Democratic Club letter. He denied league membership and attacked the Sanders administration while the crowd cheered for Aswell.
Ramon Caceres president of Santo Domingo was assassinated by political malcontents in San Domingo City late yesterday. There was no uprising.
New York November 20 refined sugar prices were cut by 10 cents per hundred pounds across all grades, signaling a broad price adjustment in the market. Major refineries indicated the move aims to stabilize supply and reflect current market conditions.
Records describe Voliva adopting a new scheme with a phonograph to spread the gospel voice of John Dowie. The article notes the tactic as part of revival efforts and public persuasion.
Richmond Va Nov 20 The first American Good Road Congress opened with Secretary Wilson as guest of honor while President Taft remained away due to illness. The gathering aims to spur organized road building across states as delegates gather in the capital.
After weeks selecting a jury in the second trial of Dr B C Hyde for the murder of Thomas Swope, opening statements began in Judge Porterfield's court. Testimony is expected to start tomorrow.
The Supreme Court adjourned until December 4 without the indicted packers seeking a stay of trial on charges of criminal violations of the anti trust law.
Chicago reports Editor J. A. McDonald of the Toronto Globe, a Liberal figure, declares Canada is sorry she defeated reciprocity. He spoke yesterday, blaming annexation as the bugbear behind the outcome.
Detroit November 20 The Federal criminal case against firms and individuals connected with the Bath Tub Trust will begin in U S court on the last day of January.
With the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey nearly dissolved, observers expect aggressive campaigning by rivals and potential price shifts. A banker warns heavy competition could push weaker firms out, concentrating world oil business, while consumers may not see immediate price drops.
Thousands of financial magnates attend the large annual convention in New Orleans with industry leaders from major banks and institutions gathering for discussions and networking opportunities.
Several thousand bankers from every state gathered in New Orleans for the 37th annual American Bankers Association convention. Currency reform and the Aldrich monetary plan dominate discussions with speakers including Arsene Pujo Paul Warburg George Reynolds Benjamin String Joseph Brown F J Wade and James B For.
Frisco system ends contract with Texas and Pacific and Gould lines after T and P withdraws from pact. New Memphis to New Orleans route will be 49 miles shorter than Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain line. Extension to connect with Louisville and Nashville planned between Delhi Louisiana and New Orleans to link with New Orleans Mobile and Chicago. President Yoakum cites strategic shift and L N stock control in NM and Chicago corridor.
Opening day features committee meetings and sessions at the St. Charles Hotel with President F O Watts of Nashville to lead the general session at the Athenaeum. Entertainment includes banquets, fetes, polo, sugar plantation tours, and a ball at the French Opera House for visiting bankers and their ladies. The ABA, formed in 1875 at Saratoga, now claims over 10 000 member banks and trust companies with officers led by Watts Livingstone Huttig Farnsworth Reynolds.
The News-Star Cooking School in Monroe ran at the Armory all week led by Miss Edith Clift. Over 300 ladies attended the closing Saturday with premiums awarded for layer cake pies doughnuts and more. Winners included Juanita Mrs. W. L. Smith and Mrs. Richard Downes among others with prizes of flour kitchen cabinets and cookware.
Rebels intensify activity near the Texas Mexican border as U S forces prepare for duty. News notes increased patrols and potential escalations along frontline positions.
Secretary of State says the government will prosecute offenders as arms are seized and federal authorities find evidence of a plot against Madero. Troops occupy Leon Springs en route to Laredo for patrols after moving from San Antonio. General Bernardo Reyes, charged in a federal conspiracy indictment, posts bond and laments innocence. His son Rodolfo heads to Laredo to attend to affairs there.
Secretary Knox says the arrest of General Bernard Reyes in San Antonio reflects U S policy to stamp out revolutionary activity against Mexico. He notes the policy has not changed since Madero’s inauguration and that today’s situation is the same as last spring when Madero’s agents were arrested for neutrality violations.
Federal marshal arrest in Laredo ties Juan Meria a former Mexican cavalry captain to alleged revolutionary plans. He confessed aiding the supply of horses arms and ammunition sent into Mexico and guided officers to concealed arms. Moriga and two others held at Fort McIntosh as Hutchins and Fort Sam Houston officials investigate a rumored junta in San Antonio.
Governor Colquitt directed Adjutant General Hutchings at Laredo to remove 500 revolutionists planning attacks near Laredo within 48 hours. He cited past border violence and said the President ordered War Secretary Simpson to cooperate with Texas to stop the movement.
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