Senate Maneuvers as Owens Appointment Faces Confirmation
Baton Rouge December reports a crowded Senate scene as John Wilkinson and Robert Broussard enter the senatorial race while allies claim majority support. The Owens appointment is confirmed after speeches praising Owens, with a large Second Ward petition backing him and multiple lobbyists present.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Frank Owens
Second Ward
New Orleans
Brinda Parish
Baton Rouge Briefs: Jensard Opens HQ in City
In Baton Rouge on December 1 Robert F. Jensard and a group arrived and opened headquarters to issue a statement of his position that evening. John D. Wilkinson of Shreveport arrived and announced his candidacy, saying he permitted the use of his name without weighing chances of victory or defeat.
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News-Star
Byon Rouge
Robert F. Jensard
Baton Rouge Insurgents Seek Candidate Against Judge Thornton
In Baton Rouge on December 1 the General Assembly debate centers on a rival to Judge J R Thornton of Rapides. Sugar insurgents push for Congressman Robert Broussard to declare and headquarter there, though many see him unlikely to announce. J D Wilkinson of Shreveport is expected to enter the race. The Assembly invited all Senate and House U S Senate candidates to speak, a move seen as benefiting Broussard, with Thornton and Broussard both slated to address Monday night.
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Baton Rouge
John D. Wilkinson
Senate
Robert F. Broussard
Sugar Belt
Newton
C. Blanchart
Arsene Pujo
General Assembly
Thornton
Broussard
Wilkinson
J. R. Thornton
Rapides
Robert Broussard
Proussard
J. D. Wilkinson
Shreveport
House
United States Senate
Howver
Pujo
New Orleans
A. P. Pujo
Lake Charles
Washington
O. Shattuck
Noted Artist Visits Monroe Wax Figure Wizard Philoman
Wax figure artist Carl C Philoman, son of Herman the Great, tours Monroe for days modeling and repairing figures for local dry goods houses. He has circled the globe five times and creates designs used in many wax figures nationwide while traveling with Monroe assistant Tony Kornmann.
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Carl C. Philoman
Monroe
Mr. Philemon
Herman the Great
Mr. Philomani
Mr. Phileman
Fhim
Anna Held
Pziris
Philoman
United States
Mr. Philoman
Tony Kornmann
Mr. Kornmann
Frisco Limited Passengers Terrorized by Bandit Shot Dead
On the west bound Frisco limited near Memphis a bandit, Jack Thomas of Blytheville, Ark., robbed passengers after forcing surrender in the negro section. Railroad watchman A. B. Walton shot Thomas, who died from the gunfire. A bystander was lightly wounded. Coroner’s jury cleared Walton as no blame fell on him. The train continued to its next stop after bodies were removed.
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Frisco Limited
Memphis
Tenn
Jack Thomas
Blytheville
Ark
A. B. Walton
St. Lou's-Memphis Limited
Mississippi River
Thomas
Hanes
Pour
Walton
Spreckles and Graft Preaching a New Evangel of Elimination
Washington dispatch describes San Francisco delegates arriving for the opening of the last session of Congress. Rudolph Spreckles and M A French promote anti graft reforms and defend their non official status while New Orleans delegates loom. Mayor McCarthy may miss the winter in the capital, depriving the city of an anticipated gesture.
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New Orleans
San Francisco
Washington
Congress
Messrs
McCarthy
Armstrong
Robby
Rudolph Spreckles
M. A. French
California
Hiram Johnson
Train hold up shoots bold new bandit in crowded coach
An armed hold up on a train ends with a watchman shooting a bold New Guinea bandit aboard a crowded coach. Passengers remain shaken as authorities investigate the incident and secure the scene.
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Watchman
Panama Exposition Workers Gather for Final Clash
Workers at the Panama Exposition mount for a decisive final clash amid rising tensions and organized action. Organizers claim unity across shifts as authorities seek a peaceful resolution.
Taft Reported To Complete Supreme Court Appointments
President Taft is reported to have completed his list of Supreme Court appointments. Hughes is expected as chief justice. Frances J. Swayze of New Jersey listed for associate justice. Charles Nagel linked to the Court of Commerce vacancy but calls it a joke. Fred W. Lehman of St. Louis anticipated as presiding judge of the Court of Commerce amid railroad concerns.
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Washington, D. C
Presient Taft
United States Supreme Court
Justice Hughes
Frances J. Swayze
New Jersey
Charles Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Nagel
France
Joseph Swayze
Supreme Court
Harvard
Newton
N. J
Supreme Court of
Fred W. Lehman
St. Louis
Court of Commerce
Iowa
Lehman
Free Lecture by Dr Meyers at Court House Monday Evening
Dr Meyers delivers a free public lecture at the courthouse Monday evening. Ladies are specially invited to attend.
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Dr. Meyers
Court House
Capablanca Plays Seventeen Adversaries in Record Simul
Cuban chess prodigy Capablanca challenged seventeen opponents at Hotel Griswold in Detroit and defeated sixteen while losing one in one hour and twenty five minutes. He leads the world record pursuit with nine wins one loss and one draw. Notables watched as he demonstrated tactical entanglements and plans, with five top players among those defeated. His next stop is the Chicago Chess and Checkers Club where many strong locals await.
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Detroit
R. Capablanca
Hotel Griswold
Capablanca
Chicago Chess and Checkers Club
Rumor of Disaster Unfounded in Cherbourg
Rumor circulated last night that the American picket boat from the writing fleet was lost with several men. The claim has been disproved and no loss is reported.
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Cherbourg
Dec
Exposition aids urged by New Orleans leaders in Washington
Representative Ransdell and colleagues discussed advancing New Orleans interests with the Exposition planners. Ransdell said he will act to push the rivers and harbors bill aside first, then devote effort to the Exposition, offering full service once free from Capitol delays. Californians need Washington guidance for visitors, while New Orleans officials seek access and support from national figures.
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Bryce
George Down
San Francisco
United States
Washington
New Orleans
Ransdell
Messrs
Armstrong
McCarthy
Capitol
North Carolina Man Named Third Assistant Postmaster General
Washington announces the appointment of James J. Britt of North Carolina to the third assistant postmaster general, succeeding A L Lawsh e who resigned earlier. Britt serves as a law officer of the department and is the ranking official of the third assistant's bureau.
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Washington
Hitchcock
James J. Britt
North Carooina
A. L. Lawshe
Britt
Department
Presbyterian critic rails at Sunday school lesson trust
In St. Paul Rev. R. F. Sulzer denounces the International Sunday School Lesson Committee for removing elements he says uphold the Presbyterian church. He warns that if the trend continues there will be little gospel left in Sunday school lessons to save a mosquito’s gizzard.
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St. Paul, Minn
International Sunday School
Presbyterian Church
R. F. Sulzer
Presbyterian Missionaries
Sunday
Freezing Weather Reaches Southern States on December First
The first day of December brings freezing weather to the Gulf States with snow flurries in Kentucky and Tennessee. Low temperatures prevail across regions as Arkansas reports 15 to 20 degrees, and the Middle West and Northwest endure snows and blizzards with the mercury at 12 above zero. Colder weather is forecast for the South tonight with a probable freeze in northern Florida.
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Florida
Middle Western
Arkansas
Louisville
Gulf States
Kentucky
Tennessee
Middle West
Improvements urged at Lake Providence health car visit
On the health demonstration train’s Lake Providence stop Dr Dowling praised the school building and health work while warnings were issued to local druggists and hoteliers. Miss Morris impressed students and teachers with the exhibit car guidance and urged schoolyard improvements and a physical director. The tour continues to St Joseph and Newellton.
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Lake Providence
Bernard
Dr. Dowling
State Board of Health
Bennett
Dowling
C. C. Lewis
Miss Morris
Ruston
Opera House
Louisiana
Ransdeil
Dr. Bernard
Arlington
Whch
Sparrows
Grant
Widow under Dark Cloud in LeBlanc Murder Trial
Cambridge, Nov 30. In the Hattie LeBlanc murder trial the defense argued widow Lillian Glover had motive and opportunity. Judge Bond barred a dying statement by Clarence Glover from the jury. Dr. Cousens testified to calls and visits by Mrs Glover and her delayed discovery of LeBlanc hiding under a bed after the shooting.
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Hattie LeBlanc
Cambridge
Mass
Clarence FE. Glover
Lillian M. Glover
Bond
Glover
W. W. Cousens
Arizona constitutional convention cuts salaries statewide
The convention reduced pay for top state officials. Governor's salary drops from 5000 to 4000 dollars, secretary of state from 4000 to 300, supreme court judges from 6000 to 4000, and superior court judges to 4000 in five principal counties and 3000 in other counties.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Supreme Court
Demonstration Train Boosts Profit at Lake Providence
A demonstration train at Lake Providence drew curious crowds and proved profitable for exhibitors, highlighting local interest in railway tech and transport innovation during a period of developing infrastructure.
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Lake Providence
Demonstration Train Arrives in Mounds Enjoyed by Crowd
A large representative crowd awaited the demonstration train at Haustling, Mounds. Dr. Dowling, president of the State Board of Health, was warmly welcomed as the train continued to other stops along the route on Nov 29, with officials pleased by the conditions observed.
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Haustling Little Town
Mounds
Dr. Dowling
State Boad of Health
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