23 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
1
A docket focuses on tariff revision and currency reform issues. Key participants include government agencies and financial bodies evaluating impact on trade and monetary policy. Officials deliberate potential adjustments to rates and exchange mechanisms, with industry stakeholders awaiting decisions.
In Washington the 1909 session looms as a tense clash over tariff currency reform and central banking ideas. The piece argues Taft bears blame for political turmoil, notes Aldrich’s plans for a National Reserve framework, and flags looming federal judge vacancies to be filled by the President.
Lincoln Center Kansas reports the three defendants in the Shady Bend tar party await a jury decision on possible ties to the assault on Miss Mary Chamberlain. Testimony closed yesterday after two hours of judge’s instructions as prosecutor MacCanless urged harsh penalties.
The piece outlines anticipated Senate opposition to a Supreme Court nominee, contingent on factional lines within the party. It notes potential conflict between Cummins La Follette Borah supporters and old guard members, and recalls battles over Commerce Court judges and their suspensions of Interstate Commerce Commission orders.
A threatened witness faced possible death after steadfastly resisting bribery attempts amid ongoing defense efforts. No further details on individuals or locations provided in readable text.
New Orleans November 23. Detective Burns told a bankers association address that prosecution witnesses in the Los Angeles Times dynamiting case faced death threats from defense agents. He denounced Gompers Debs and other labor leaders while saying most organized labor opposes violence and socialistic groups. The convention was not in session as sections held separate meetings.
Former Senator Nelson Aldrich led an open forum at the American Bankers Association meeting in New Orleans detailing the proposed monetary reform plan. He defended limits on open market operations and outlined district boundaries and note issuance controls, while Joseph G. Brown highlighted farmer needs and the potential benefits from a national reserve association.
Gompers Mitchell and Morrison must stand trial in the District of Columbia Supreme Court on contempt charges from the Back Range case. Justice Wright denied their motion to dismiss citing no statute of limitations applying to contempt.
President Gompers declared Justice Wright mentally incompetent to fairly preside over United States contempt proceedings after learning of Wrights ruling. Mitchell voiced exhaustion and frustration with the matter.
City High School defeated Parish School with a 3 point drop kick by Captain Fluker from the 37 yard line as a large crowd watched. One player, J. T. Bryant, was injured though not seriously. City will face Alexandria on Thanksgiving Day.
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich conducts an open forum on the convention's second day drawing attendees and discussion on policy matters. Local officials and delegates participate, outlining priorities and addressing questions from the crowd.
Henry Clay Beattie Jr the condemned wife murderer at the state penitentiary in Richmond received the Lord s supper as religious counsel prayed with him. Rev John J Dix officiated with Rev Benjamin Dennis present and Beattie s father nearby while guards maintained the death watch.
G W Luce of the Southern Pacific predicts the Panama Canal will reshape freight flows and labor markets. He cites New York manufacturers pricing against San Francisco and direct arrival of Italian and other laborers. Oriental goods may move directly to New York, linking Hong Kong San Francisco and New York into a dominant interdependent trading chain.
Rome nov 23Cardinals designate Farley and Falconio arrived this morning. They were greeted by the ecclesiastics at the station who knelt and kissed the rings of the new-designates, who looked well after their tiresome journey.
A group of representative businessmen met Commissioner of Agriculture H. M. Cottrell of the Rock Island Lines and H. S. Gardner of St. Louis this morning and traveled with them in J. M. Parker’s private car to the state line. A full trip report was not possible today due to the late return of the train.
Assistant Attorney General Barrow analyzes the charges in the EXPRECo fate case as the hearing proceeds, outlining key accusations and potential outcomes. Officials emphasize procedural steps and legal implications for all parties involved.
Louisiana hearing details W M Barrow assistant attorney general argues express firms top US rate scale with no uniform tariff, charging 5 to 10 cents more per 100 pounds east of the Mississippi. He says rates could drop 66 percent without harming dividends, citing Wells Fargo on Southern Pacific and discriminations against Monroe Shreveport in favor of Alexandria.
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