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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
1
Active allies of Congressman Bob Broussac rally in his favor as voters weigh endorsements and potential political advantage in the upcoming contest.
Washington reports ongoing Louisiana congressional politics as sugar interests discuss district realignments to favor Broussard and Gueydan. Fauntleroy emerges as a potential Ransdell successor, amid a crowded field and interdistrict maneuvering in Baton Rouge.
The report notes unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures. It predicts changing skies and possible showers as a mild pattern persists through midweek. Local winds shift, affecting outdoor plans and travel temperatures rise into the low to mid 60s. continuous monitoring advised.
New Orleans on April 9 the public service commission bill was finished and sent to the legislative committee of the Progressive Union. It creates a three member appointive body with governor appointments and a secretary. salaries are four thousand for the president and three thousand for each member, later half funding from the state and half from New Orleans. It would oversee all public utility corporations serving municipalities, including street car systems, and has power to summon witnesses and compel records.
Memphis April 9 Advices say the main line levee north of Golden Lake Arkansas has broken allowing floodwater to spread over a wide area. Several towns may be inundated and up to seventeen hundred square miles could be affected. It is unclear if any lives were lost as phones were used to notify residents.
The article details major river floods across Arkansas and Mississippi with levee breaches feared yet mostly held. Officials warn oncoming crest, evacuees rise to thousands, and boat and train routes adjust as mail movements are prioritized to prevent congestion.
Fifty people in Hickman Kentucky are marooned on a makeshift scaffolding above floodwaters in the Sassafras ridge area of the Reelfoot Lake basin. They wait for a rescue boat as flood conditions force them to seek higher ground.
The Mississippi floods threaten Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana dykes for 36 more hours as relief efforts rescue refugees from Wyanoke county Arkansas and fear western breaks. Officials urge calm while eastern embankments hold and Memphis teams coordinate evacuations and aid.
Rain eased danger to levee lines in the Fifth District with dry slopes and dry top sections. Scrapers are working without hindrance as teams progress toward grading by Thursday and to withstand a 56 foot stage, reducing flood risk despite potential prolonged high water.
Telegraph reports to Postmaster General Hitchcock show unprecedented interruptions to the mails and railway mail service from the Ohio River to the Rockies. The Mississippi valley towns are isolated with worsening conditions, as Henry M. Robinson in New Orleans notes the Mississippi flood has dramatically increased waterborne volumes, intensifying the crisis.
Senator Newlands of Nevada leaves Washington for a speaking tour urging a constructive waterways policy. He will press associations to demand party pledges be honored, addressing the Southern Commercial Congress in Nashville, the National Drainage Congress in New Orleans, and a Pittsburg flood commission dinner.
April 7 reports from McGehee describe the Arkansas River flood nearing the levee near Arkansas City with water eight inches from the top. The Iron Mountain line assists in levee work while laborers are drafted to reinforce defenses. A special train to Dermott left at 10 am and McGehee, though close to the river, is not yet in danger.
The noon river gauge shows 42.4 feet, up 0.4 in 24 hours. Iron Mountain completes Morrell Ark washout bridge, now trains run through. V., I. & P. Reed and Memphis branch detour removed. Vy, 8. & P. and A., L. & G. conditions similar to yesterday.
Chicago voters cast ballots listing Roosevelt LaFollette Taft Clark Wilson for presidential preference with Democrats and Republicans voting on United States Senator. Rochester delegates to the Republican State convention reviewed preferences but would not decide until tonight. four delegates at large will be chosen for the national convention.
In Louisville on April 9 delegates to the Republican national convention are selected by district caucuses. Yesterday the First Second and Sixth districts chose delegates instructed for Taft highlighting Kentucky’s arrangement for the nomination race.
The record notes criticism of Congress for not adequately addressing the nation s waterways. It highlights concerns over how waterways are managed and funded and calls for prompt legislative action.
Nashville April 9 Commissioner of Corporations Herbert Knox Smith told the Southern Commercial Congress that U S waterways are underused due to a split transportation system and weak water terminals He urged unity between rail and water systems and local control of terminals to enable better access and efficiency for national waterways
Nashville April 8 chairman Mauricc Francis Egan United States minister to Denmark, Senator France's CG Newlands of Nevada, J O Wright chief drainage engineer of Florida are mentioned in a continued page eight item about a diplomatic or administrative matter.
In New Orleans Dr. Dowling demanded swift screening of the French Market amid health board orders. Attorney Waldo backed action while City Attorney Moore questioned certificate validity. Public Works Commissioner Pajol warned Dowling may close all markets if not screened. a special City Council meeting was set for noon to decide the issue.
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