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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1911
Page
1
Augh Wimberly answers charges linked to his withdrawal from the race. He denies insinuations about reasons for leaving and asserts his position clearly. The article presents his statement alongside brief context from supporters and opponents.
J Rush Wimberly of Arcadia speaks for John T. Michel in Gibsland. He defends his withdrawal from lieutenant governor race and attacks insinuations. He praises regular democracy and urges Bienville voters to stand with Michel as Louisiana’s regu lar Democrat.
Governor J. Y. Sanders arrived in Minden Louisiana from Dayline and spoke about two hours to a packed Webster Parish audience. He defended his administration’s expenses, praised past administrations, and predicted a strong parish showing. Judge R C Drew presided and Judge John N Sandlin introduced him.
Tonight and Tuesday expect rising cloudiness with warmer temperatures. The brief forecast highlights a shift toward milder weather and unsettled skies.
Manager Chevis of Foster's committee announced a campaign stop in North Louisiana on Saturday. The statement notes Senator Foster spent the past week touring the region with plans to continue on Page Hight.
New York on December 18 Speaker Champ Clark told the Southern Society that the South will one day be the most settled and wealthy region. He cited vast untapped resources and rising southern immigration as key to national growth, noting parallels with the West and unity across regions.
A fragment from a 19th century column praises national unity and citizenship. It asserts ethnic diversity within American identity and notes citizens from Arizona Maine Texas and Rhode Island alike. It presents a patriotic viewpoint on foreign policy and civic virtue.
Robeline Louisiana December reports the Missouri Louisiana Oil and Gas Company drilling a well that blew out gas at about 1200 feet and ignited, with oil showing on the pipe. Stockholders, directors and oil men rush to Robeline as excitement runs high and more details await.
Chicago reports business remains cautious but hopeful as inventories approach. Railroads issue new securities to fund improvements, manufacturing may rise with transport needs, and dry foods trade stays vigorous. Clothing and shoe sectors show steady activity with overall sales solid in past week.
Land along the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf railroad draws inquiries from 189 northern winter escapees seeking new homes in the south. General Manager J M Parker will issue an illustrated folder with land facts and farm scenes to each inquirer.
A fashion note observes skirts adopting wrap drapery that shortens their length while coats extend visibly, shifting the overall silhouette. The change signals a stylistic balance between exposed legs and elongated outerwear.
The formal announcement states that President Taft served notice on the Russian Emperor, signaling a diplomatic move amid rising tensions. Officials emphasize the act as a clear message on policy differences and potential consequences for future relations.
Senate committees discuss form of abrogation after Taft notifies Russia of the 1832 treaty's termination. Taft had served notice to Ambassador Bakhametoff at the White House, while State Dept says treaty not yet abrogated. Senate to adopt a resolution stating the right to terminate due to diverse treaty interpretations.
In St Petersburg on December 18 the Russian foreign office said Ambassador M Bakhmeteff in Washington has made no formal protest over ending the 1832 Russo American treaty. Reports from Washington on passport negotiations were published without commentary. A semi official Russian article defends Jews and argues Russia must address immigration if needed, noting restrictions by Britain and the United States.
Mrs Sallie Weems aged sixty two committed suicide Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock at her daughter Mrs Jeff Twilleys Fifth Street home. She used a pistol taken from beneath the mattress where her son in law slept and fired through her heart in the kitchen. An inquest was held by Coroner Stafford.
Governor Jared Y. Sanders is due tonight or tomorrow and will address voters at 8 pm Tuesday at Sugar's Theatre. The event, chaired by O. C. Dawkins with J. W. Elder as temporary chair and Col. Frank P. Stubbs as permanent chair, targets supporters for his U S Senate bid.
In Winnfield Louisiana on December 18 E J Gamble of St Maurice was acquitted after an eleven minute jury deliberation in a trial for the June 23 killing of J A Graham. The case centered on a quarrel in which Graham fired first and Gamble returned fire wounding Graham fatally.
British figures C H Roberts and J Crnn on attend the AFL convention as fraternal delegates. Roberts predicts an international labor association including workers from all civilized countries. He plans weeks in the United States then Canada, aiming for reforms on housing education pensions hours of work and equitable taxation.
Dr H A Sumrell aged 50 prominent Shreveport Baptist pastor died after a heart failure at 9 30 PM following his morning resignation from the First Baptist Church. Ill health and distress of the day reportedly contributed. he had suffered asthma for some time.
A cottage adjoining Mayor R. P. Benson's residence in West Monroe was destroyed by fire around 10:30 am. Occupants Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stevens lost nearly all furniture and clothing. Loss pegged at 1200 with 750 insurance. cause believed defective flue. Fire department saved adjoining property. A second roof fire at Dr. T. L. Hood's home followed, extinguished with little damage.
Delegates from rival factions meet in Beijing to negotiate a peaceful agreement with aims to reduce tensions and secure a durable solution. Talks focus on economic access and regional security assurances amid uncertain political dynamics.
A rear-end collision of two passenger trains killed nine people. In a separate report from Shanghai, a peace conference opened between Wu Ting Fang and Tang Shao Yi with delegates from both sides, guarded by British police, as they begin discussions to reach an agreement.
A cable to the Chinese Free Press from San Francisco dated December 18 reports that Dr Sun Yat Sen has been elected president by the Revolutionary body now convened at Nanking China.
Nine persons killed and ten seriously injured in a rear end collision of passenger trains on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad at Odessa Minnesota this morning.
Portland Maine December 18 Ten years in Atlanta Federal Prison was the sentence imposed today upon Rev Frank Sandford leader of the Holy Ghost and United States Society of Shiloh for causing the deaths of six persons on the society yacht Cora net.
In Galveston Texas on December 18 a human hand was found inside a bale of Texas cotton opened at a Manchester England factory. It linked to Thomas Warren missing since an August 8 1910 accident at Spar tanville Texas where his left hand was cut off by gin machinery. The hand was reportedly lost then, feared eaten by hogs until the bale revealed it.
In Technical World Magazine a tribute extols Dr Oscar Dowling president of the State Board of Health. The piece praises his health train that covered 7000 miles to 250 towns reaching 150000 people and presenting at the National Medicine Convention in Los Angeles. It highlights the link between sanitation, vigor, and national achievement.
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