24 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
1
Citizens send petitions opposing mercy for the featured inmate. The drive groups pressure the governor and public officials to reject any commutation. Supporters and opponents rally with letters and calls to action.
In New Orleans Rene Canton killer of Edgar H. Farrar Jr faces renewed pressure as Robert Spearing, widow’s father, campaigns to sway the governor against commuting the death sentence. Spearing cites board of pardons dissent and praises Attorney General Pleasant. Judge Chretien released briefs supporting a life term instead of execution.
The city allows fireworks within limits after 6 p m on December 24 and on December 25 and January 1 1913 except within one block of DeSiard street.
A 1912 city notice by Mayor A. A. Forsyth declares Juvenile Days from December 28 to 31. Sky rockets and Roman candles are banned within two blocks of the Gulf and Planters compresses, while other fireworks are allowed within one block of each site. The city is opened to well behaved children under these rules.
Professor D. C. Hastings of Crossett High School visits Monroe to inspect the City School grounds. He stays at the Monroe Hotel and is noted as superintendent of a highly regarded Crossett school with domestic science and manual training departments plus a full high school program.
Fifteen meningitis cases in Monroe and surrounding parish over thirty days with seven deaths. Four deaths inside Monroe and three outside. One Monroe death involved a case from a South Arkansas town. Most patients followed another illness. doctors say it is not the epidemic form of cerebro spinal meningitis.
Paris critics praise the three act play La Femme Seule by M. Bhieux at Gymnase Theatre. Jeanne Prevost stars as a young woman facing obstacles to independence in Paris while challenging labor federation oppression and gender injustice in a powerful feminist drama.
President Taft and Mrs Taft arrange distribution of Christmas presents to White House employees before leaving for Panama. The president's family will be away over Christmas for the first time in years, with packages arriving from around the world for their return.
A nostalgic verse invites a child to dream on Christmas Eve. The poem paints shadows and a glowing fire as Santa’s presence materializes in a cozy, hopeful scene. It wishes the child rich future treasures and that dreams become real in the Christmas night.
Local sources indicate Bryan member Wilson and cabinet figures are slated for White House roles. The article notes upcoming ceremonies and potential transfers involving Port Prolilos.
Allied forces announce decisive moves after securing strategic advantages in a broad campaign. Commanders reported sustained progress across multiple fronts as coalition partners coordinated logistics and final objectives.
President elect Wilson selects a cabinet lineup with Bryan Morgenthau Palmer Tucker McCombs Daniels Osborn Burleson Redfield and others as the core of the incoming administration. Offers and acceptances remain uncertain amid ongoing negotiations.
The Servian delegation led by M. Novakovitch presented the Balkan states demands as the Turks led by Rechad Pasha sought written proposals. Allies and Turks showed cautious optimism amid exhaustion at Tchatalja and fears of renewed losses.
A dog believed to be mad created a scare near the west end of the V S and P passenger depot platform at about 9 this morning and was later killed by a police officer.
The general delivery and register department will open 8 30 a m to noon on Christmas day for delivery only of packages. No deliveries after closing. J B Hays Jr Postmaster.
The newly organized Northeastern League has been renamed the Maine State League. The circuit will include Portland Lewiston Bangor Augusta Bath and Biddeford.
President Taft arrived in Colon aboard the battleship Arkansas enjoying a calm voyage with light crowds and ceremonial welcomes observed along the dock. Weapons and security units stood watch as local officials greeted the distinguished guest.
President Taft and party landed at Colon from the Arkansas after a smooth voyage from Key West. They stay with Colonel Goethals at Culebra, with events including a dinner by H Percival Dodge and a ball at President Burras Palace in Panama. A wireless order directed trains to move two thousand bluejackets over the canal.
Tokio reports an attack on Prince Aritomo Yamagatani president of the privy council and supreme military councilor. The prince escaped unharmed as the assailant attempted suicide.
An Indian fanatic attempted to kill Viceroy Hardinge and Lady Hardinge in Delhi. Police and civil authorities detained a large number of suspects after the attack. The howdah back suffered splintering from the explosion as the couple rode.
In Rome on December 24 the Pope welcomed members of the Sacred College who brought Christmas greetings. The exchange of courtesies was simple. Telegrams of good wishes arrived from Cardinals Farley and OConnell in America.
The News-Star announces no edition on Wednesday Christmas Day and that the next issue will be December 26. The note explains publishers take a holiday and extends Christmas wishes to readers.
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