08 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
1
Gov elect Hall faces pursuit by men determined to remove him from power as reports circulate about political maneuvering and opposition efforts in the PIR dispute.
Judge Luther E. Hall arrives in New Orleans as the state central committee meets. He pushes his gubernatorial campaign while job seekers flood the St. Charles Hotel. Gossip centers on a private secretary choice and early appointments, with Monroe figures circling for the post.
A fragmentary forecast hints at a warmer trend Friday with increasing heat and brighter conditions. No specific cities or temperatures are provided in the readable text.
The article notes three names recently rustorted in state politics Colonel C Harrison Parker secretary of the League State campaign committee Dr H Dickson Bruns chairman of the League Registration office and EF T Leche, plus John Parker Sr. Parker denies candidacy for the new State Central Committee chair and endorses Judge Thomas H Lewis as the rightful choice.
Senator Williams of Mississippi and Senator Heyburn clashed in a Monday Senate debate over funding a Confederate shaft at Vicksburg. Williams pledged Southern senators would not vote on the measure, while Heyburn warned against honoring the enemy. The exchange drew applause and quiet reminders of Senate decorum.
Winston Churchill outlines the features of the Home Rule Bill, detailing measures for self governance and local administration. He emphasizes constitutional safeguards, fiscal arrangements, and the path toward broader autonomy within the empire. The discussion highlights parliamentary intent and the potential impact on governance.
The governor-elect Hall was greeted with a rousing reception by the committee. Highlights included applause and expressions of support as preparations move forward for the new administration.
Winston Churchill explained the Liberal governments Home Rule plan in Belfast amid fears of clashes between supporters and opponents. The proposal promises fair parliamentary representation, tax reform, religious freedom, provincial control of finances, and imperial military oversight.
Judge Luther E. Hall, Democratic gubernatorial nominee for Louisiana, is greeted with overwhelming cheers in New Orleans as Mayor Behrman and party leaders endorse his candidacy. Hall pledges unity, service to all people, and dedication to Democratic ideals beyond factional lines.
Classes in warning and Bible study are held at Miss Dorothy Perkins home to strengthen girls against vulgar dances like the grizzly bear and turkey trot. Mrs. Bakerstresses preventing vulgarity by instilling right principles to curb temptations in society and improve dress and manners.
Winston Churchill and his wife arrived in Belfast to mixed crowds as Orangemen groaned while Liberals and Nationalists cheered. Police kept order and troops stood by as Churchill faced a hostile push near the Home Rule demonstration, with detectives guiding the motor car to safety.
New York traveler Mr Henry Bernstein registers at the Monroe and oversees Dante's Infern o to be shown at the Lyceum Theatre today and tomorrow.
Charles M. Schwab told the Senate Finance Committee that current tariff rates are necessary for steel prosperity. He denied ever saying US steel is as cheap as foreign output and warned that without protection he would abandon his financial stake and view investments as waste.
Representative Pujo of Louisiana said he would introduce a resolution to grant the House Banking and Currency Committee plenary powers to determine if a money trust exists in the United States. The Democratic caucus referred the proposed investigation to the committee last night.
William J. Bryan warned that a delayed banking inquiry would be a farce and urged the Banking Committee to start a prompt and thorough investigation into the so called money trust following last night's Democratic caucus in Washington.
Edmund McCollam of Terrebonne speaks for himself and Hell supporters as he declares strong Democratic support for the nominee. Colonel Ewing of New Orleans notes the presence of national figures while Dr. James B. Aswell pledges full backing for Judge Hall from Aswell supporters statewide.
A continent wide campaign for Sunday School advanced by Marion Lawrence of Chicago met with strong approval from general secretaries field workers and officers in conference. A committee was appointed to report tomorrow as meetings on routine matters continued and Louisiana urged the World Association to meet in New Orleans in 1917.
The Louisiana Wagon Wood Stock Manufacturing Company launches with J W Wilson as president and a capital stock of 75000. It will rehabilitate the old cotton mill in Monroe to produce wagon rims spokes axles tongues and related parts employing about one hundred workers and serving North Louisiana timber regions.
The Minister of Public Works in Russia orders electrification of rail lines around St. Petersburg. Power will be drawn from the Volkhoff River, which feeds Lake Lagoda.
Monroe forms a company to manufacture rims, svorres, axles and tongues, aiming to boost local industry and employment.
In Sutter Creek California rescuers cleared the shaft after a collapse trapped 69 miners yesterday. The entombed men talked and joked through the pipe line during the night, easing fears of a fatal outcome.
The Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture held its annual convention in Madison with speakers on Opportunities in Wisconsin by James A. Frear Soil Management by J C McDowell Farm Forestry by B I Griffith The Business Side of Farming by W H Hatton Potato Industry in Wisconsin by A J Pinkerton The Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association will hold its session tomorrow.
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