09 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
1
Two meetings in Richland highlight Michel’s platform as supporters praise reformist themes. North Louisiana residents respond with optimism while campaign organizers say momentum grows ahead of upcoming decisions.
In Richland Parish two large gatherings in Mangham and Rayville favored governor hopeful John T. Michel with about 100 and 200 attendees respectively. State Superintendent Harris and Dr. Aswell spoke, praising fairness and civility, while local leaders from Madison and Richland parishes joined the tour.
Alexander P. Hamilton died at the Canadian county almshouse with $10,000 concealed in the stock of his wooden leg. A fellow pauper found the leg and inherited the fortune, planning to leave the alms house with the money. Officials debate whether the funds should go to the state treasury to help cover a large deficit.
A political rally drew loud applause as supporters of Michel cheered in Mangham and Rayville. Superintendent Harris stated school interests drive his backing, noting Judge Hall’s vote against the Lafayette Industrial Institute and Michel’s vote for the Ruston Industrial Institute. The Michel camp plans to visit Morehouse Parish tomorrow.
A Mississippi woman recounted two years of coercion and exploitation by Tom Norton from Hattiesburg to New Orleans and Monroe. Norton was fined 100 dollars and jailed four months for vagrancy after his trial before Judge Schulze. the woman, penniless, seeks aid from her family and Viola Frank, the only person who offered kindness.
The carnival drew over fifteen hundred paid admissions and ran a capacity show with attractions like Aero-Plane Girl and Beauties in the Deep. Everything operated well as concession stands did big business. closing Sunday after the final performance.
Rescue efforts continue as nearly two hundred workers remain entombed following a mine collapse. Heat and toxic gases hinder crews as rescuers work to reach the trapped parties.
Lyons will protest the plan to cut southern representation at Republican national conventions and seeks to eliminate the officeholding class. The item outlines actions to collect back taxes in Knoxville Tennessee and notes broader political maneuvering amid a busy national scene.
The Bank of Monroe property at Grand and DeSiard streets changed hands yesterday afternoon to the Union Bank and Trust Company for 230000 dollars. Repairs will be made and the bank plans to move by Christmas with redecorations and new lighting. The Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf railway will move its general offices into the former Union Bank building.
John T. Michel candidate for governor drew large crowds in Morehouse parish yesterday with speeches at Mer Rouge and Bastrop. Bastrop courthouse overflowed as residents showed enthusiasm and Michel made a strong impression on voters.
Washington date reports a tentative bill abolishing current common law and statutory liability for personal injury and death of employers in interstate railroad service, replacing it with definite compensation irrespective of negligence.
Architect Mr A Barnes of Houston surveys Wood and Jackson street site to prepare plans for a sanitarium and hospital funded by Father Enaut who donated property and 20000 dollars. Five Franciscan Sisters, from France, will run the institution after a 10000 dollar gift from France. The venture aims to start with 30000 dollars with hopes of further growth. A building dedicated to Father Enaut and the Franciscan Sisters will rise.
Louisiana members gathered in the House with Gen. Estopinal chosen to act as French reading clerk. The session opened with a message from the Persian Parliament concerning the Russian bear threat, delivered for consideration.
Baton Rouge December 8 Dr J M Quinn Charles Harrel Ambrose Williams and William Brown four prominent Zachary citizens were jailed after being charged with assaulting a negro family Monday night The victims included four women including an eighty five year old woman authorities report the assault occurred in Zachary the second largest town in East Baton Rouge parish with the suspects alleged to have beaten the group Follow up details are awaited from authorities.
The Republican National Committee will meet to fix the time and place for the national convention and discuss primaries. Chicago is favored for the host city with St. Louis in contention while other events unfold in Denver Omaha Philadelphia Montreal and Washington. The Taft administration will host a dinner for committee members ahead of the meeting.
Gov. Sanders arrived in Baton Rouge after being summoned from Avoyelles parish where he campaigned. Mrs. J Y Sanders was seriously ill at the Executive Mansion last night but is reported much improved and out of danger.
Washington reports the Maine was destroyed by an exterior explosion caused by a low form of explosive between frames on the port side. The navy board says the blast ignited magazines and sank the vessel, suggesting a mine rather than a torpedo, deepening the mystery of the 1898 disaster.
Fourteen members of the Belgian steamer Van Dyck crew drowned when the vessel wrecked off the coast yesterday.
Detroit date President Mahon of the Amalgamated Association declares labor will raise a larger defense fund than for the McNamara case if Samuel Gompers is arrested. He says labor would contribute a million dollars and give the last cent to defend Gompers, reflecting union resolve nationwide.
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