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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
4
The piece argues John T. Michel is backed by 900 leading business and professional men, bankers, lawyers, doctors, and other citizens, not by ward bosses. It contrasts Michel with Parker Caffrey Wilkinson and asserts Michel will win the first primary with Regular Democratic support and business backing.
Captain Gordon of the local Salvation Army asks Monroe residents to donate early to ensure no empty stockings on Christmas morning. The appeal highlights hungry families and children who may not receive Santa Claus unless letters or gifts are sent in time.
The Picayune presents a detailed rebuttal to Daily States claims that Mr. Michel pressed ahead with the Frellsenland partnership despite opposition by Governor Blanchard and Attorney General Guion. It traces actions from January 1905 to May 1906, noting Michel withdrew from the deal as state officials shifted stance and urging acknowledgment of the refutation. The piece links to a broader political struggle surrounding state lands and reforms in New Orleans.
The passage appeals to generous people to help Christmas via the American Salvation Army agent, noting many children lack parents and will go without gifts unless support comes. The call urges immediate responses to furnish stockings for these little tots.
From Richland Plantation eight miles north of Monroe two brown mare mules described. One mule about 17 hands high seven to eight years old with scar on left hind ankle and slight enlargement of hind ankles. The other mule about 15 hands high twelve to fourteen years old with ears that flop and fox trots. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. 24-1f Lewis Waller arranging an English production of The Garden of Allah.
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