May Thy for Governorship Ransdell Eyes Baton Rouge
Congressman Ransdell indicated interest in a Baton Rouge gubernatorial bid. The report notes political maneuvering and potential run plans within local party circles.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
1
Louisianians In Congress Eye State Gubernatorial Battle
Washington dispatch reports Louisiana lawmakers in Washington fear a sprawling political battle in Louisiana. Rumors swirl that Rep. Ransdell may shift from Senate bid to Governor race while Sen. Foster and Rep. Pujo compete for McEnery vacancy, complicating North versus South Louisiana representation. Broussard remains entwined, and talks hint at shifting ambitions among all six Louisiana members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aswell
Louisiana
House
Broussard
Honduras
Ransdell
Senate
South Louisiana
North
McEnery
New Orleans
North Louisiana
Foster
Pujo
Santers
J. J. Bailey
Sanders
Mr. Foster
Louisiana primary stirs battle for two senate seats and governorship
The coming primary will decide two U S Senate seats and the governor's race under a Louisiana constitutional rule. Candidates face the unusual hurdle of resigning six months before election to run for governor, complicating maneuvers for all hopefuls. The quiet-for-now race is expected to be the hottest since the Foster McEnery lottery clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Dupre
Louisiana
Congress
Messrs. Foster and
McEnery
National League Opens With Mayor Gaynor Toss
The National League season starts with four games. At the Polo Grounds the New York Nationals host Philadelphia as Mayor Gaynor throws the first ball. Boston hosts Brooklyn under clear skies while Chicago and St Louis face poor prospects and Cincinnati and Pittsburg may be postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
New York
Polo Grounds
New York Nationals
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Opening of Americ an League season at Shibe Park
Philadelphia April 12 The championship season of the American League opened at 3 pm at Shibe Park with a game between the World's Champions and New York. Weather was clear and cool and rain threatened in Detroit and St. Louis while Washington battled Boston Americans amid shifting forecasts and a panic of uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Shibe Park
New York
Washington
Taft
Boston Americans
Opening of American Association season marked by threatening weather
Weather interrupted season openers in several cities. Kansas City scheduled to play Louisville, Minneapolis vs Toledo, St. Paul vs Columbus, Milwaukee vs Indianapolis. Minneapolis is the defending pennant winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Cotton futures slip in early New Orleans market
The Markets Today notes cotton futures easing on April 12 in New Orleans with declines of 2 to 6 points as traders showed caution in early trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Wheat Market Ticks Lower in Chicago Trade
Wheat prices eased in Chicago on April 12 slipping toward 8-8 while provisions stayed mostly steady with losses up to 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dorothy Levi Dies. Services Set for Tomorrow
Dorothy Levi, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ford Levi, died this afternoon at 1 o clock. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Levi
Ford Levi
Evangelist Dr Palmer to preach at First Baptist Church
A distinguished evangelist from St. Louis arrives by the V S P R R and will speak at 7 30 PM in the First Baptist church tonight He plans to stay several days delivering daily sermons He is lauded by Dr Holmes of Terre Haute as eloquent entertaining and a successful soul winner All are invited to attend tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Our City
Ore
Holmes
First Church
Terre Haute
Palmer
First Baptist Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
Christian Church
Rev
Edwin Palmer
California
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Democratic Tariff Bill Nears Passage
A Democratic tariff measure advances in the legislature as the majority party pushes the bill toward final floor action. Officials estimate economic impact and potential industry reactions as debates continue.
Palmer arrives in UK for church meet series
Palmer has arrived in the United Kingdom and will begin a series of meetings at a Baptist church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Baptist Church
Enter Pleas Of Guilty New Orleans Officials Charged
New Orleans election commission officials faced guilty pleas amid ongoing tensions from the Champaigne riots. The article notes a political climate of legal action and public unrest, highlighting officials charged under election law and court proceedings, within a broader wartime era context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Champaigne
Dr Palmer Interview Highlights Early Life and Ministry
Dr Palmer born in Hindes county near Jackson Mississippi. He lived mainly in the middle and western states and pastored major churches in the West. He lists Jefferson City Kirksville and Stockton among his pastorates and recalls serving Governor Joseph W Folk in Jefferson City. Dr Palmer states he began preaching at sixteen after conversion and studied at Elk Fork Academy and William Jewell College. He and Mrs Palmer and their son John McArthur recently arrived from St Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Palmer
Mississippi
West
Ray Palmer
John McArthur
St. Louis
Hindes County
Jackson
Miss
Illinois
Missouri
Noyes Palmer
New York
Col
Elias Sanford Palmer
Connecticut
News-Star
Palmer
Elk Fork Academy
William Jewell College
Jefferson City
Kirksville
Stockton
Cal
Portland
Oregon
Chillicothe
United States
Joseph W. Folk
Means committee recalls Reciproc ity bill with Canada and U S
The House committee on means introduced a reciprocity bill between Canada and the United States. It mirrors the measure Rep McCall filed in the prior session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
House
Canada
United States
McCall
Guilty Pleas From Election Commissioners in Louisiana Case
Twelve election commissioners in Criminal District Court pleaded guilty to violating election laws in the Louisiana Supreme Court associate justice election. They admitted failing to keep voter lists as required, facing fines up to 1000 dollars or one year in prison. Names include Joseph B. Glorious, Gus J. Yeager, Thomas Cookman, Walter W. Ryan, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Criminal District Court
Louisiana Supreme Court
Joseph
Glorious
Gus J. Yeager
Thomas Cookman
Walter W. Ryan
John
Carlin
William C. McGawley
Thomas Kennedy
Joseph Henrick
Henry
Divorce likened to sale of wife in British cases
A London Divorce Commission debate contrasts Sir Edward Carson's call for large damages in divorce actions with Earl Russell’s view that a wife is no longer a chattel. The discussion notes historical and modern juries awarding smaller sums and questions the concept of monetary compensation for a broken marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Edward Carson
K. C
Earl Russell
Divorce Commission
Farl Russell
Edwin Carson
Limit Law Under Fire In Arkansas Liquor Fight
In Little Rock on April 12 the Arkansas liquor question dominates politics as local option and prohibition bills move through the General Assembly. Petition schemes and anti petition laws fuse with dry districts where bootleggers push illegal liquor, fueling courtroom cases as communities vote and await outcomes in September 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock Ark
Arkansas
General Assembly
Joseph
House
Senate
Sabastia
Texarkana
Mena
Newport
Marked Tree
Mammoth Springs
Hurst
Washington County
Judicial Mill
Area Liquor Fight Advances in House Senate Deadlock
The area liquor bill clears the house and faces an uncertain future in the senate. Supporters push for passage while opponents warn of potential consequences.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baton Rouge
Detroit
Cleveland
American Association
D. D
The
Werather
British Commission
the Area Liquor Fight
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