18 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
1
A report cites Mr. Lawson describing a system formed to control the current presidential election. The claim suggests coordinated effort to sway the outcome, with details pointing to planned actions and key participants.
Thomas W. Lawson testified before the Senate committee that a “system” financed by Wall Street aimed to defeat Roosevelt at the Republican convention, back Taft, and split the GOP with a third candidate. He cited a $1,000,000 fund to deadlock Baltimore and influence the Democratic convention. Cortelyou recalled the Standard Oil $100,000 gift, with Bliss downplaying individual contributions.
Weather report states tonight and Saturday unsettled with cooler conditions on Saturday. The narrative shifts to a congressional hearing where Lawson deflects questions about sources and donations related to Standard Oil, Roosevelt support, and party funding. McCall of New York Life denies knowledge of a $48,500 contribution tied to a 1904 Republican fund.
A prepared statement by McCormick discusses an assault allegation involving Colonel Roosevelt. The document frames the incident in urgent terms and references official concerns over safety and authority.
A historical statement shows Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan agreeing that campaign leadership or issuer roles should not be determined by assassination or violence, underscoring a commitment to lawful political process.
Modill McCormick of Chicago testified before the Clapp Investigating committee that falsehoods circulated by Taft supporters blamed him for ties to the Harvest er Trust and its anti Roosevelts mentions. He argued Harvester stock owners Cyrus Harold McCormick favor Wilson and urged testimony from Harvester directors and Hilles to verify campaign funding claims. He denied owning Harvest er stock during the campaign.
In a statement from Mercy Hospital Chicago on Oct 18 Colonel Roosevelt argues campaign issues must proceed despite his assassination attempt. He praises Mr Bryan for urging continued discussion and states Progressive aims remain the core, with or without his presence on the stump.
The Rev Mr Holcomb preached from Romans chapter fourteen verse seven, No man liveth to himself and no man dieth to himself. Despite threatening weather a good audience attended the afternoon service and the evangelist spoke on Christian influence and personal lead to the Savior.
Chicago, Oct 18. Jack Johnson, the negro heavyweight, was charged with abducting Lucile Cameron, nineteen, after her mother filed a warrant. The girl told police she would marry Johnson and refuse to return to Minneapolis, while Johnson said their relationship was explained to authorities.
All who are to take part in the tournament parade at the Fair next week are requested to meet at the park tomorrow Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock. The meeting was to have been held this afternoon but rain prevented.
The News-Star reports a final push for the Wilson campaign fund. Dashes of donations from Dr. F A Brown and C W Easterling are noted as supporters, while Roosevelt is quoted urging ongoing advocacy and speeches. Monroe lags in state contributions as voters are urged to respond.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy elected officers for the coming year at their Baton Rouge gathering on Oct 14. Names include P Youree Shreveport as president and Doriska Gautreaux New Orleans as first vice president, with multiple regional officers listed.
A disputed statement prompts Plage to blame Emerson while urging union followers to demonstrate unity under what its leaders term untonism incorporating strict solidarity and public support.
Testimony in the Grabow riot case ties A L Emerson president of the Brotherhood of Timber Workers to inciting a mass march on Grabow and alleges the first shot came from near Emerson's wagon. Witnesses describe armed crowd, a fatal shot, and Emerson urging a peaceful yet menacing turnout.
Chicago dispatch notes Col. Roosevelt awake after a long sleep, saying he had a perfectly bully night and was ravenously hungry. Doctors report no pain from the bullet and a fractured rib is healing normally. The Colonel is eager to get up.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Geo A Parker are glad to announce the birth of a baby daughter this morning. The Parkers are with Mrs Parker's parents in Vicksburg.
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