Reciproc ity Pact Falls as Burier Government Loses
The Burier government suffers a decisive defeat at the hands of voters causing a failed reciprocity pact and political upheaval.
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22 Sep 1911
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
1
Canadian Landslide Defeats Laurier Liberals in Election
In Montreal on September 22 the Liberal government suffered a sweeping defeat as Conservatives led by Robert Borden won a large majority. Ontario swung decisively against reciprocity, ending Laurier’s era. Borden poised to become prime minister with a substantial Commons majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
Wrier
Miet
Laurier
Prady
Ontario
Robert Borden
Conservat Party
Kimeister
Fielding-Knox
Mpire
Quebec
Beral
Wilrid Laurier
Dominion
Remier
Caeer
Nebec
Aken
Figuers
Saskatchewan
Liberals
Contiv
Ngario
Esc
Menee
Mova Scotia
En Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Manitoba
Miberta
British Palenbis Iee
the aNay Bea
Ir Wilfrid Laurier
Weather Report Sees Fair Tonight and Saturday
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with light winds and no precipitation expected. Temperatures remain mild, offering tranquil outdoor conditions for the weekend.
President Reflects on Loss of Reciprocity Policy
The president concedes the Canadian electorate rejected reciprocity after a landslide, noting the move would have advanced Canada and fostered US Britain ties. He accepts the result, advising Canadians to bow to the decision while acknowledging misjudgments in Ontario and maritime provinces. The defeat is framed as a prudent, sagacious error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Allen Garland Killed After Alleged Insult Incident
New Orleans report says Allen T. Garland twenty three was shot and killed by Mrs. J. P. McRea at her home after she says he insulted her. Garland was a nephew of District Attorney R. Lee Garland and connected with St. Landry parish society. Mrs. McRea was arrested and contends the act was justifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Allen T. Garland
J. P. McRea
Garland
R. Lee Garland
St. Landry Parish
Wilson Expands Primaries to Include Presidential Nominee
In Birmingham on Sept 22 Senator Johnston attacked Taft, saying reciprocity defeat harms his leadership and favors print paper interests. In Jersey City Wilson extended his direct primaries plan to include presidential candidate nominations, pledging direct public control of affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Canada
Taft
United States
Joseph Johnston
Alabama
Johnston
Jersey City
Woodrow Wilson
Monroe Furniture Co. closure for Jewish Holiday
Our store will be closed Saturday on account of Jewish Holiday. We open tomorrow evening at 6 30. Monroe Furniture Co Ltd, 22 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Furniture Co., Ltd
Government toughens anti trust rules after Supreme Court rulings
Washington reports say attorneys for large combinations seek a general understanding with the government. The attorney general states the area of uncertainty has narrowed after the Standard Oil and tobacco decisions. Monopolies must break into distinct concerns to avoid restraint of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Supreme Court
Standard Oil and Tobacco
Monroe Chapter U D C Elects Delegates at Meeting
Mrs A R Taylor resigned as president and was replaced by the Monroe Chapter U D C No 514 meeting at Dr R W Faulk residence elected delegates to the State Convention at Lake Charles October 10 11 and 12. Mrs F M Browning Mrs W R Gordon Miss Ethel Tissington and Margaret Tissington named delegates with alternates Mrs J C Sadler Miss Edith Hudson and Mrs Art Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
A. R. Taylor
R. W. Faulk
Lake Charles
A. B. Tissington
Henry Blanks Twade
F. M. Browning
W. R. Gordon
Ethel Tissingston
Margaret Tissington
J. C. Sadler
Edith Hudson
Art Nichols
Louisiana Railroads Bound to Oppose Rate Cut Proposition
A bitter contest shapes up as Louisiana railroads prepare to oppose a proposed reduction in freight rates. Key railroad officials warn the move could impact service quality and infrastructure funding across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Louisiana Texas rate case to be heard by Interstate Commerce Commission
In Shreveport the Louisiana-Texas rate dispute heads to a September 29 hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Trunkline traffic officials unite against rate reductions from Shreveport and Monroe to Texas points, arguing state action intrudes on interstate regulation. The case highlights Texas cotton schedules and potential shifts in North Louisiana competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
the Times
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Orleans
Louisiana
Monroe
Texas
Common Point
Texas Commission
Texarkana
Federal Commission
North Louisiana
Texas Railroad Commission
Monroe Commercial Club
Galveston
Seven Minute Trial Sends Negro to Life Term
Lawson Davis, a negro, convicted of assaulting Marion Farr's daughter in Bahala, Lincoln County, Mississippi. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary within seven minutes and sent to the state farm after quick arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Lawson Davis
Marion Farr
Bahala
State Farm
Brookhaven
Womack
Esters C. Smith
Davis
Jackson
Hazlehurst
Illinois Central
Miller
Col Beverly Dunn Granted Retirement After 30 Years Service
Washington grants Lieut Col Beverly Dunn of Louisiana permission to retire on the army retired list after more than thirty years of service. Dunn, inventor of dunnite, had been reassigned to the ordnance department but his retirement was delayed. officials reversed course and allowed his retirement, effective Oct 1. Dunn was born in East Feliciana Parish and educated at West Point 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Stimson
Beverly Dunn
West Point
Louisiana
Dunn
New York City
War Department
Col. Dunn
Ordnance Department
Army
Rock Island
Ill
New York
Ordnance
Department
Col
East Feliciana Parish
Clinton
Dr. Dunn
Morehouse Parish
Head of Farmers Union Seeks Standing Together on Cotton Prices
President C S Barret returns from Shawnee Oklahoma and Montgomery Alabama meetings to urge Southern cotton growers to hold crop for fair prices. He rejects reports of a bumper crop and warns that a just price benefits merchants bankers and all business. He says concerted action will defeat efforts to bear cotton and protect the market in the coming selling season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
C. S. Barret
The
Farmers Union
Shawnee
Okla
Cotton Growers Congress
Montgomery
Ala
Barrett
Southern Cotton Growers
Commissioners of Agriculture
Partners Union
South
Thomas Heft'n
Alabama
E. J. Watson
South Carolina
New England
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weather Report
Maritime Provinces
Allen Garland
Opelousas Lady
Colorado Southern
New Orleans & Pacific Railways
Mrs. McRea
Taft Guest
Knights of Columbus
U. D.C
Times-Democrat
Justice
Miss
Girl
Brookhaven, Miss
Farmers’ Union
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