Bill and Teddy Engage in Mud-Slinging Tactics
Republican candidates Bill and Teddy exchange accusations in a heated Dulge race campaign. Both race contenders leverage rival claims and attack lines as voters watch closely.
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27 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
1
Roosevelts Blistering Taft Reply Sparks Worcester Debate
In Worcester on April 27 Colonel Roosevelt fires back at President Taft accusing him of squarely failing the public and yielding to bosses and powerful interests. He denounces Taft for misrepresentation and calls out the Payne Aldrich tariff and campaign tactics while defending his own conduct as loyal and parliamentary. The exchange centers on trust policy and party bosses with Roosevelt insisting he will answer Taft’s charges directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Worcester
Mass
Columbus
Flynn
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Taft Attacks Roosevelt in Newark Campaign Speech
President Taft urged New Jersey listeners to regard Roosevelt's charges as groundless and stressed that progress is shown by deeds not words. He warned of a potential third term and questioned the need for a fourth or fifth term while defending his own record amid emotional delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Taft
Newark
N. J
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
OCUUND RISE BELOW THE RED INDICATIONS POINT TO RAPID RISE
A report notes rising water levels in the lower Mississippi with red indicators signaling an accelerated flood threat. Officials monitor levees and urge preparedness as forecasts remain unsettled and river stages climb upstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Mississippi
Mississippi Floods Swell as Red River Links Creek Through Crevasse
New Orleans on April 27 reports a second rise in the swollen Mississippi as Red River crevasse waters return, with gauge readings up and forecast of rapid northward flood growth. Engineers warn of higher levels and stronger levee pressure, while political debate swirls over federal financing and redistricting implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Red River
Red River Landing
Torras
Here
Mississippi
Sunflower
Yazoo
Upper
St. Louis
Percy Resolution Opens 1.5 Million For Levee Repairs
The Senate approved a Percy resolution to provide 1,500,000 immediately for rebuilding Mississippi river levees damaged by the recent flood. The measure, urged by Senators and Arkansas representatives, authorizes the secretary of war to contract for repairs under Mississippi River Commission plans and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Treasury
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Treasury
Percy
Cullom
Illinois
Mississippi
Ohio
Clarke
Arkansas
Heyburn
Idaho
South
Senate
Mississippi Valley
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Commerce
Jacoway and Goodwin
Humphreys
House
House Committee On
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Mississippi River Commission
Bryan predicts a dark horse for Republican nomination
In Tampa on April 26 Wm J Bryan argued a third man would win the Republican nomination over Roosevelt Taft or Underwood. He said he would not seek the nomination and warned against a compromise candidate while naming Hoke Smith Ollie James and Chas Culberson as possible Southern alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Wm. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Underwood
Wall Street
Hoke Smith
Ollie James
Chas. Culberson
Baltimore
Florida
Health Week Set to Start Across England
England to observe its first national health week during the seven days starting tomorrow. Rural areas will have a single sermon while cities host a full program of lectures exhibitions and voluntary health society meetings. Factories and workshops will undergo general inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Redistricting showdown looms in Louisiana legislature
The Picayune reports a movement against redrawing state districts and creating the Eighth Congressional District. A Baton Rouge power aims to temporarily keep seven districts for two to four years and elect a congressman at large instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Broussard
Henri L. Gueydan
Gueydan
Congress
Bob
United States Senate
New Orleans
the Picayune
Baton Rouge
Daffy quip from Hugh Bradley scars Eddie Riley
Hugh Bradley of the Boston Red Sox joked to Eddie Riley, claiming a brass band on strike would be unable to beat the puck. The playful exchange highlights baseball players trading witty lines during a quiet moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Bradley
Boston Red Sox
Daffy
Eddie Riley
Help Near Disabled Titanic as Sinking Occurred
Washington April 27 Two steamers and one schooner were close to the Titanic when she sank, Captain James Moore of the Mount Temple testifying the liner called for help and was steered toward the crippled ship. Daybreak revealed a vast ice field and no sign of the Titanic. a tramp steamer was seen, but the schooner and its identity remained unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Moore
Mount Temple
Fee
Moore
Ouachita River Forecast and Rail Accident Update
The Weather Bureau forecasts the Ouachita river will fall at Camden and drift with little change, trending down at Monroe for several days. The gage at noon reads 45.7 feet, down 5 feet from the crest. Train service resumes on the Little Rock and Monroe branch after an inbound derailment miles from the city last night caused a delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Weather Bureau
Ouachita River
Camden
Monroe
Little Rock
Tron Moutain
City
New Advertisements Feature Local Specials
Advertisements of special interest appearing today include Monroe Hardware Co. with O'Cedar polish and maps Five Ten and Twenty Five Cent Specialty Store with a Monday sale on jelly and table glasses Ford Levi Stationery Company and Baseball Goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Hardware Co
Ford Levi Stationery Company
Rayville Levee Holds as Flood Spreads Nearby
A 2 PM telephone report from Ned Bradley in Rayville says the levee around the town remains intact while water rose 2 inches overnight and spreads across the surrounding countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayville
Ned Bradley
Texas and Pacific Open in Shreveport April 27 1912
C G Johnson of Monroe reports in the Shreveport Times that the Texas and Pacific line has no business trouble at Melville and that passenger trains are on time. The company is accepting and handling all freight promptly and asks friends to expect no trouble. Signed F M Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas and Pacific
Shreveport
C. G. Johnson
Monroe
Shreveport Times
Melville
Flood control and colonization push amid Louisiana plea
George H. Maxwell of the National Reclamation Association urged constructive federal legislation to curb Mississippi floods and promote settlement in Louisiana. He spotlighted the Newlands River Regulation Bill and urged comprehensive funding for flood control, drainage, and community development to attract immigrants and sustain reclamation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
George H. Maxwell
National Reclamation Association
Louisiana State Bankers’ Association
Louisiana
Newlands
United States Senate
Maxwell
Canada
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Newlands Riv
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill
Teddy
Penrose
Weather Report
Alabama
Eighth Congressional District
General Assembly
Titanic
Weather Bureau Forecast
F. M. Williams
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