17 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1911
Page
1
Officials warn that an initiative referendum and recall affect all political parties. The measure raises questions about governance and party loyalty as campaigns shift to address public demand for reform.
Washington reports show initiative referendum and recall trends widening in both parties as California premiums and social doctrines sway officeholders. Texas and Louisiana politics reflect similar shifts, with Bailey’s anti-prohibition stance damaging his bid and Republicans and Democrats alike facing a viral push for broader voter power.
The article notes sweeping talk of initiative and referendum catching both Democrats and Republicans, with influential figures like Victor Berger opposing the Socialist stance. It cites Ohio's return to primaries after decades, and calls out Taft facing fallout for his stance as states experiment with these measures nationally.
Wartime tension erupts as German Blue Jackets land in China and engage a mob in the streets, signaling escalating hostilities and crowd confrontations amid growing international strain.
reports say members of the Han kow German Colony volunteered to back Marines and aid in aggressive preparations to quell the revolution. an officer diverted funds amid the turmoil, reflecting tense military and colonial actions in the region.
In New Orleans Judge Foster increases sentences for contempt to four months for William Hoope and Mike Calabriia amid a strike by federated employees of Harriman lines. Authorized solicitors begin raising funds on the streets to aid the strikers as officials call this “the beginning of the end.”
Judge John F E McCall in Memphis issued a permanent injunction at U S district court barring Memphis local Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and sympathizers from interfering with Illinois Central operations. The filing followed the strike’s start and a temporary restraining order. Arguments concluded last Wednesday.
Ten Glidden touring cars reached Staunton Virginia after a day marked by two hold ups and a near collision. Police stopped the group at Harrisburg and a toll gate for speeding. The press car then crashed into a telephone pole but occupants were uninjured and continued to Roanoke next day.
Washington October 17 Intimations say President Taft could nominate a man to fill Justice Harlans vacancy and Senator La Follette would vigorously oppose any choice. La Follette regards what makes a reactionary differently from Taft, signaling a likely lengthy fight no matter the nominee.
Two city property transactions completed yesterday via real estate agent E H Bills. Judge A A Gunby sold 100x195 foot Jackson Street lot to S J Rivoire for 2800 dollars. Rivoire plans a home on the site. Gunby also transferred the Washburn residence on South Jackson Street to B K Fluker for 4600 dollars.
Mathewson and Coombs opposed as twirlers in a decisive baseball showdown. The Phillies secured a victory today in a high profile contest.
New York led 3 to 2 in the third game as Meyers scored on a misplayed ball in the third inning at the Polo Grounds. Crowd of about thirty thousand roared while the Giants’ battery, Mathewson and Meyers, received praise for the decisive hit making play. Prior to the game, damp skies and a chilly breeze did not deter fans from filling the ballpark to watch Giants versus Athletics.
The game started at 1 o'clock with Matthewson opposing Coombs as Klein Bren nan and Conolly Dineen worked the plates. Through seven innings Philadelphia had few hits and no runs while New York also went without hits until the seventh. In the ninth Baker homered to tie the score, but the Athletics still faced a scoreless showing through the top of the final frame.
Miss Susie M. Junen of the Louisiana Sunday School Association led a conference on the elementary division for children birth to 13 years at Peacher's Institute. Prominent speakers included Mr Thos V Ellzey with speeches last night and teachers gathered to discuss self expression and junior grade opportunities during the session. The afternoon focused on grading and instruction methods for early learners.
The elementary department and promotion basis were discussed along with a one room building solution. A mothers meeting addressed Africa’s needs while Mr. Ellzey outlined the Standard Sunday School requirements. Evangelical leaders Tucker and Browne slated to speak on the Secondary Division sessions tonight.
Thirty six sticks of dynamite with a ten foot fuse were found lodged on Carlson viaduct near Naples twenty miles north of Santa Barbara hours before President Taft’s special train crossed the bridge en route to Los Angeles. A revolver battle with two men preceded discovery and the sheriff removed the explosives while a search for the pair continues.
In Los Angeles the McNamara murder trial saw Talesman Nelson disqualified after a tense examination. Defense questioned two other witnesses Roberts and Bain as debate over juror eligibility heated, with judges urging orderly proceedings and fair jury standards.
Austin October 16 General Bernardino Reyes and a Mexican party in conference with Governor Colquitt said he fled Mexico because he feared for his life. He denied revolutionary aims and sought protection as a Texan visitor. The governor assured protection if he reported danger.
In Opelousas Louisiana on October 17 Mrs J P McRae pleads not guilty to killing Allen T Garland on September 21 She admits the killing occurred in her room at the McRae home and says she acted in self defense The trial is scheduled for October 23.
In Ryan Oklahoma on October 17 the body of S H Chilcote a hardware store clerk was found with a fractured skull in a ditch. A coroner s jury ruled death due to unknown parties and Albert McDaniel was held on suspicion as investigators probe motive and suspects.
Examination of talesmen proceeds swiftly as the Manamara murder trial makes progress today with jurors seated and witnesses questioned, signaling a potentially quicker resolution.
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