29 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1912
Page
1
Severe travel alerts issued as a rushing wave moves along the coast. Forecasters warn of fifty mile wide band of danger, threatening shorelines and vulnerable spots. Emergency crews prepare to reinforce weak points and monitor for sudden shifts.
Flood conditions in the Torras district near the Red River mouth and the Atchafalaya are serious as water levels rise across gauges from Red River Bridge to Simmsport. Boils threaten levees, with twelve spouts near Torras and repairs planned by Levee Board officials amid scarce patrol manpower.
Tonight fair and cooler with light winds. Tuesday forecast shows continued fair skies and mild temperatures. No precipitation expected. Highs near the upper 60s to 70s and overnight lows comfortable.
Reported flood along the Mississippi near Torras heightens concern over over confidence in levees. Citizens urge every man to stay on guard as two west bank points reportedly reduce watch. East bank repairs near Melville proceed while Killona levee shows weakness from crawfish hole damage. Boat makers prosper with skiff and motor boat shipments.
Delegates from across Louisiana gather for the tenth annual Federation of Catholic Societies convention at St. Louis Cathedral. Archbishop presides at the pontifical Mass. Bishop Laval assists. Bishop Cornelius Van de Ven and Bishop John E. Gunn deliver sermons and prayers. Mayor Behrman to welcome delegates tomorrow.
New Orleans reports Monroe was chosen as the convention city for the International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons. Mrs. I. S. Barnett of Centerville was elected Louisiana delegate for the Louisville gathering in Kentucky from May 10 to 14. Old officers were reelected: Mrs. John Barkley honorary state secretary, Miss Sophie B. Wright state secretary, Mrs. George Williams corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. B. Sommerville state recording secretary, Miss Daisy M. L. Hodgson state treasurer.
Mr J W Clarkson of Clarks spent yesterday in Monroe for undisclosed reasons.
A severe Oklahoma storm wrecked towns, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Rescue teams search debris as residents assess damage to homes and infrastructure. Authorities warn of continuing danger from aftereffects.
A massive tornado and accompanying smaller cyclones swept Northern Texas and Oklahoma Saturday, killing at least forty one people and causing widespread property damage. Towns like Foss Butler Sentinel Hinton Hobart Lugert Rocky Calumet and others reported deaths injuries and extensive destruction. Communication outages hampered casualty tallies with relief parties mobilized from Arapahoe.
The state announces Tuesday as the date for presidential preference primaries across the region. Voters will choose among candidates as party organizers prepare for statewide contests.
Massachusetts voters face a presidential preference primary to choose Republican and Democratic delegates. Taft Roosevelt and La Follette appear on the Republican ballot while Wilson and Clark on the Democratic ticket. Governor Foss has withdrawn his name but seeks support as a receptive candidate. Tomorrow's results promise a Roosevelt surge if Massachusetts shifts the nation toward his nomination and signal a split from Southern delegate patterns.
Advertisements of special interest appear for the first time today. Items noted include Billy on Thursday night May 2nd on page Sth and Elect Flour listed on page 5.
The Clark and Wilson campaigns struggle for Massachusetts delegates to the Baltimore convention. Clark managers predict a three to one win for Speaker Clark, while Wilson aides caution no guarantees and have dispatched top organizers to the state.
Jacksonville April 29 voters in Florida face a statewide Democratic primary to pick nominees for president governor and state offices. The presidential contest is limited to Woodrow Wilson and Oscar W Underwood. Five candidates seek the governorship and incumbents compete in the Congress races with opposition.
Covington April 29 The State Bankers Convention closed after two days of events and business. A Merrick proposal to check bank accounts for fraud was dropped. other Merrick measures on forged checks liability and notary banking officials were approved. Officers named Dr L H Jastremski president H D Apgar vice president L O Broussard secretary LL Pool treasurer. Executive and Legislative committees announced with members from New Orleans Monroe Alexandria Shreveport Baton Rouge and Covington.
Chicago April 9 Three persons were killed and two injured when an Illinois Central passenger train hit an automobile at North Riverside crossing. The deceased are Mr and Mrs Robert Pfeifer and Mrs C M Sebree.
Paris reports Jules Vedrines the leading French aviator was likely fatally injured when he fell from his monoplane at Saint Denis near Paris this morning. The crash ends a celebrated career in early aviation.
The Mississippi River rises sharply as reg river waters return to the parent stream at Torras. Baton Rouge surpasses previous flood highs by half a foot and New Orleans nears the record. Heavy rains persist and engineers express cautious hope for levee safety over the next eight to ten days.
The noon gauge read 45.4 feet as rain eased. Water from Panther Forest and Dog Tails breaks swelled land eastward, with King place seeing 8 inches rise in 24 hours and tenant houses surrounded. Black River held by Mississippi rise, railroads resume service, and levee around Rayville remains intact as conditions grow serious nearby.
Uniform methods and standards for certified milk production nationwide will be discussed by the American Association of Milk Commissioners in Louisville for a two day session. Medical men and health authorities from major U S cities will attend, focusing on child health preservation.
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