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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1912
Page
2
The Daily Argus offers yearly, six month, three month, one month, and one week carrier rates with advance payment. Special price of eight dollars a year for rural subscribers. The Weekly Argus lists yearly, six month, and three month rates. An extra fifty cent annual charge applies to Laurel city weekly subscribers.
A list of events including April exams in Laurel April 19 20 and gun club meets April 23 and county union gatherings April 26 27 plus Confederate reunion dates June 3 and a May 7 9 rally. Also primaries and conventions across several states from April 10 to June 7 including Nebraska Oregon Florida Connecticut New Jersey South Dakota and more.
A fragment discusses Taft as the likely Republican presidential nominee and Theodore Roosevelt fading from serious consideration. The piece hints at party leadership seeking a viable alternative to Roosevelt while navigating factions within the GOP.
In a debated issue the factions must concede to avoid allowing Roosevelt to name terms. The situation is seen as a difficult predicament for Democrats and will be watched with keen interest as both sides seek a compromise.
The excerpt surveys diverse political sniping from multiple papers, noting Roosevelt Taft dynamics and potential third-term ambitions. It cites flooding disasters and social concern over displaced Americans, while lampooning editors and urging restraint.
A noisy scene at the Olympic games features an advertising pannier vendor and a figure wearing a distinctive hat attracting attention. The article notes the vendor’s attention grabbing display and the crowd’s reaction amid events and commerce near the venue.
The article notes Laurel's league activity returns with the amateur meet highlighting podium finishers. It mentions Warsaw and a large turnout of participants, including over six hundred workers set to join activities and a local company expanding the workforce.
Washington April 13 The political calendar highlights state and district conventions across Hawaii New Haven Delaware Connecticut and Alabama plus direct primaries in Nebraska Oregon and Illinois ahead of the national conventions. Presidential hopefuls Roosevelt Wilson Harmon La Follette and Bevan planned events as bishops and church groups also schedule ceremonies.
An editorial traces disarray within the Republican ranks over Roosevelt delegates in New York and Taft’s losses. It warns that a power shift could occur if minority blocs sway the convention, with looming tensions and potential party upheaval in the political grounds.
Senator Job Sharp Wallats of Mississippi visits General Leonard Wood to advocate for General Halt hk Evans to fill General Grant's vacant position. The exchange includes praise for Evans, while other Mississippi figures discuss political telegrams and union-backed misstatements.
Col. Govthals indicates ships will use the Panama Canal next summer but notes the current outlook shows only a minority will be American vessels. The passage references the Inery-Andersons spare deal.
Tam is now located with T L Lee on Central Avenue and will appreciate public patronage. Telephone number 4. Galls answered day or night.
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