Progress Of The Campaign Heads To Victory
Headquarters reports show all listed candidates or teams as winners in the ongoing campaign progress.
28 Aug 1911
Page 1
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1911
Page
1
Headquarters reports show all listed candidates or teams as winners in the ongoing campaign progress.
New Orleans Aug 28 Hon John T Michel governor candidate remained in New Orleans last week for political engagements but will campaign statewide this week. Arrangements are under way for Michel speaking campaign opening at Donaldsonville on Sept 1 with a meeting of Ascension supporters Sunday to plan details.
The Democratic Good Government League's state chairman J Zack Spearing says prospects for Luther E Hall as governor are bright after Saturday's statement. The remark frames Hall as a strong candidate as the week ends.
Dr. James B. Aswell filed a campaign report from his tour through Acadia Iberia and St Landry parishes stating support shifts against Michel and Hall in North Louisiana. Officials cite steady gins and key policy pitches including a constitutional convention plan to win voter attention.
Senator Murphy J. Foster pressed his case in a State visit as townspeople gathered for a rally. The event highlighted support for Foster and his political agenda amid local and regional attention.
The forecast calls for unsettled showers tonight and Sunday. Metrological team notes possible light rain, cooler temperatures, and variable winds across regions. Citizens advised to carry umbrellas and monitor updates.
Senator Foster spent last week in New Orleans for a day and a half and laid groundwork for his renomination bid. He will return to St. Mary parish home before resuming campaign preparations. Campaign manager W C Chevis noted increased momentum after Foster's Washington arrival with out of town supporters contacting headquarters and sending parish letters commending his candidacy.
Boston hosts the 84th annual American Bar Association session with Hon. F E Farrar of New Orleans presiding. Noted lawyers arrive as sessions draft reports, discuss the New Federal Judicial Code, antitrust litigation, patent and copyright changes, and bar admissions rules.
A severe ocean surge paralleled Charleston's waterfront as water levels rose sharply, echoing the city’s 1886 tsunami-like event. Authorities issued warnings and prepared defenses along the harbor while residents reported flooding and damage to low-lying areas.
The mother of the murdered girl wife testifies that her daughter appeared sad. The hearing centers on key testimonies regarding the crime and the family’s distress as details emerge.
Augusta reports Ridgeville suffers great damage with no deaths. Charleston sees 60 70 mph winds, high tides, and Union Station flooded. Rail traffic from Charleston blocked by track inundation while relief trains depart Augusta. Savannah notes restored contact and storm debris with cotton crops damaged. Savannah and Charleston suffered isolation since last night.
Mrs. R. V. Owen, mother of Beattie Jr.’s wife, Beattie’s alleged motive linked to his dissipation. She described Beattie’s past habits and urged caution, noting his wife had not gone out with him alone before the night of the murder. The testimony followed cross examination of Detective Scherer as the Beattie case proceeds.
A dispatch from Branchville near Charleston reports three feet of water filling Union Station, with confirmation continuing on Page Free. The scene underscores flood impact and transit disruption in the region.
Richmond Virginia August 27 a new witness George Jones a huckster testified he knew a day before the murder of Henry Clay Beattie s wife in the Beattie trial The statement was said to have been made in the presence of H B Chewing a contractor and another unidentified man Detective L L Sherer reported the remark to authorities.
In Shreveport at 217 Elliot street C W Boatwright shot his wife after she refused to prepare supper. He claimed the weapon was not loaded and said he would shoot if no meal was provided. The coroner's jury noted the three children slept nearby.
Capt J C Weaks resigns as Monroe postmaster after years of service. Postoffice Department plans a postal savings bank in Monroe soon. The text notes a 1911 report total of 531 501 233 and 544 056 402 in figures.
The Chesterfield trial resumes as Jones and Chewning are summoned. Jones denies remarks about a boast, while Chewning confirms them. Prosecutors plan to probe Jones knowledge and connect Linford motive to Beattie visits to resorts with the Binford girl.
A candidate from New Orleans publicly challenges The Times Democrat in a bold confrontation. The dispute centers on coverage and editorial stance amid rising campaign tensions in the city.
The Michel campaign denounces as untrue the Times-Democrat claim that many signers of his New Orleans endorsement are property owners who fear the ring. A letter being sent to each signer asserts the accusation is false and part of a broader campaign.
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