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26 Apr 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
Apr 26, 1911
Page
1
U C V Reunion Honors Miss Turpin of Waterproof La
Miss Mary Hunt Turpin of Waterproof Louisiana was named sponsor for the 21st annual United Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in Little Rock Arkansas May 16 for three days. Also chosen were Miss Mary Elsie Stewart Little Rock as maid of honor Mrs Julia Johnson Churchill Hawkins Little Rock as chaperon and Mrs L B McFarland Memphis as matron of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hunt Turpin
Waterproof
South
United Confederate Veterans
Mary Kissie Stewart
Little Rock
Ark
Julia Johnson Churchill Hawkins
L. B. McFarland
Memphis
Mississippi
America
Bettie Martin
Miss Turpin
Louisiana
Zachary Taylor
James Archer Turpin
Turpin
United States
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Mary Elsie Stewart
James M. Stewart
Arkansas
U. Co. V
Miss Stewart
T. J. Churchill
Cipal Page
Churchill
Hawkins
Tenn
Army of Tennessee
George Maney
Mobile
McFarland
George W. Gordon
District Attorney Adams On Some Evils
New Orleans April 26 The Times-Democrat reports District Attorney Adams says city social clubs host poker games under a city ordinance not barred by state gambling laws. He explains clubs are chartered corporations, approved by the district attorney as a ministerial duty, then registered and finalized by the mayor and police inspector before operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
the Times-Democrat
Adams
J. Benjamin Lawrence
Boston
For Good Samaritan Home Financial Receipt Highlight
A record notes a payment received yesterday totaling 508.40 with a 10.60 line item, attributed to For Good Samaritan Home. The entry confirms the standard donation or payment posting for the organization.
Storm on the Gulf Coast Leaves Train Service Abandoned
Severe weather disrupts rail travel as service between New Orleans and Mobile is abandoned. Authorities assess damage and plan service restoration while passengers seek alternatives. The article notes Gulf Coast route disruption amid storm conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mobile
Hanson Declines Statement on Senate Contest Plans
Mr. Hansdell is not ready to announce his plans relative to the senatorial contest. No date or firm commitment is stated, keeping the decision forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Hansdell
Protests Over Carvass Interference and Gulf Storm Impacts
New Orleans reports a formal protest over a carvajss situation as a British officer is accused of interference amid a federal insurrection on the Pacific coast. Gulf storm winds halt most Louisville and Nashville trains between New Orleans and Mobile. Dunbar Rigoletts bridge endangered by high water. Congressional updates note Ransdell denying senatorial speculation and planning speeches in May amid waterways movement support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Louisville and Nashville
Mobile
Dunbar
Rigoletts
Dunbar Bridge
Bay St. Louis
Weather Advisory Issued for Gulf Storm Near Texas Coast
The Weather Bureau issued a storm warning for the Gulf of Mexico from Brownsville to Tampa and from Jacksonville to Charleston as a Texas coast storm moved east. Heavy rain fell last night along the Texas coast and winds reached forty miles per hour at Corpus Christi this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Brownsville
Texas
Tampa
Fla
Jacksonville
Charleston
Corpus Christi
Formal Protest Entered Against Capt Vivian Action
The Mexican Government has sent a formal protest to the British office regarding the conduct of Capt. Vivian. The report notes continued coverage on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vivian
Politics Injected Into the Press Association
A Lake Charles report covers the Louisiana Press Association session with debate over political content in papers. Robert Roberts Jr of Minden sparked the controversy. a resolution disavowing political views in papers was adopted. Shreveport vies for the 1913 convention with Alexandria slated for 1912. about seventy five delegates attend. Governor Sanders expected to speak. attendees include William Polk of Alexandria and J N Turner, Robert Roberts Jr, and B W Marston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roberts, Jr
Minden
Roberts
New Orleans
Will A. Steidley
Kinder
Louisiana
Calcasieu
John Dymond
Shreveport
A. J. Frantz
Marston
Alexandria
Leecoq
Adams
Hammond
S. O. Shattuck
Lake Charles
Leecogg
Hotel Majestic
Elks’ Club
Governor Sanders
State Press Association
Conrad
J. Lecoq
Pointe Coupee
Sanderg
William Polk
J. N. Turner
Lake Providence
B. W. Marston
Caddo
Weather Summary for Tonight and Thursday
Rain is forecast tonight with showers in the fore noon and drier conditions by Thursday morning. Winds remain light and temperatures are expected to hover around seasonal norms.
Ransdell Comments on Democratic Futures and Ottawa Ties
Congressman Ransdell spoke on seniority for committee heads and noted the waterways movement has a friend in the new chair. He avoided comment on the Canadian reciprocity measure and a Democratic presidential candidate, but hinted Gov. Wilson as a leading party hope. He cited Republican gossip about Champ Clark and the Bryan Hearst influence, and said Democratic unity at the special session bodes well. Ransdell plans to leave for Washington late next week after the Monroe Wand Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransdell
St. Charles
Arnold Barksdale
Ruston
Monroe
Farm Lands Congress
Washington
Democratic House
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Con
Gressman Sparkman
Florida
Waterways Movement
Gov. Wilson
Champ Clark
William Jennings Bryan
William Randolph Hearst
Congress
Manufacturers Fight for Duty Free Bagging Materials
Hearings are requested by cotton bagging manufacturers on the possibility of freeing their product from duties. They previously paid a former congressman to block any duty reduction, and now push hearings while debating whether to separate bagging from the general free list bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Indiana
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Underwood
Mann
Taft Letter on Bible’s English Shaping American Literature
President Taft's message read at Carnegie Hall commemorating the King James Bible tercentenary praises its influence on American literature and ideals. Ambassador Bryce adds remarks on the Bible’s role in English writing, citing Milton, Lincoln, Newman, and Carlyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Bryce
New York
Taft
Carnegie Hall
White House
the Republic
King George
Great Britain
James the
Milton
Jeremy Taylor
Baxter
John Bright
Abraham Lincoln
Cardinal Newman
Thomas Carlyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.C.V. Reunion
Galaxy of Southern Beauty
Southland
Gordon
Carvass
Pacific Coast
The
Daily States
Joseph E. Ransdell
Senator Foster
Thornton
Shreveport Times
Sion
Louisiana Press Associa
MR. Taft
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