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15 Feb 1912
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
1
Climate and health notes promote Louisiana settlement appeal
The article argues Louisiana offers mild summer cooling via sea breezes, cites New Orleans rainfall figures, and notes dry springs and autumns aiding crops. It highlights white death rate of 15.12 per 1000 and positions the state as attractive for homeseekers seeking health and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
South
Louisiana Prospects for Investment and Climate Appeal
The prospectus touts Louisiana as an ideal location with 27.5 percent annual farm income, rich soils for corn cotton sugar cane and diverse crops, abundant coal deposits, and extensive navigable waterways. It emphasizes favorable climate, cheap fuel, and rapid development, inviting investors and settlers to share in the state's growth and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Capial
Louisiana
Gentle
Isthmian Canal
Great Gulf
Boreas
Mississippi River improvements eyed in rivers and harbors bill
Washington reports an estimated 3.5 million dollar allowance for Mississippi improvements Cairo to mouth, with about 450 thousand for Southwest Pass. Last year’s funding was 3 million, and Louisiana interests await committee decisions while Representative Ransdell plans a short rest amid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Cairo
Southwest Pass
Mississippi River Commission
Taft
Ransdell
Louisiana
Abe
Rex
Rumor of Regional Extension Reaches Alexandria
A chatter about expanding the Arkansas Louisiana Gulf route may extend to Alexandria as discussions widen. No official confirmation yet, but transport planners weigh a possible link to the city amid broader regional talks.
Cotton Belt to Expand Rail Line to Alexandria Monroe
Rail news warns of a Cotton Belt purchase of the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf and a planned extension from Monroe to Alexandria and Hamburg to Pine Bluff. The deal, around 1.5 million dollars, would link Memphis Little Rock and St. Louis with through service. Construction is slated for later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas, Louisiana and Gulf Railroad
Monroe-Alexandria
Monroe
Louisiana
Alexandria
Hamburg
Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Cotton Belt
Arkansas, Louisiana & Gulf Railroad
Memphis
Little Rock
St. Louis
Arkansas, Louisiana & Gulf
Crossett
Pine Buff
Lake Charles
Watkins & Gulf
Iron Mountain Railroad
Crowley
Fort Worth Jury Trials Details On Captain Boyce Slaying
A Fort Worth jury hears testimony about the killing of Captain Boyce as the defendant Teles faces trial. Prosecutors describe the alleged actions and the sequence leading to the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TELES
Fort Worth
Capt
Boyce
Trial Dramatically Details Sneed Boyce Killing
Fort Worth report on John Beal Sneed trial for the murder of Captain A G Boyce at the Metropolitan Hotel. Sneed describes sudden shooting after confronting Boyce and his own marital crisis with his wife, including statements about love and motives, as testimony continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beal Sneed
A. G. Boyce
Metropolitan
W. P. McLean, Jr
J. Henry Bowman
Joseph's
Sneed
Bowman
Boyce
Sanitarium
Metropolitan Hotel
Mr. Atwell
Dallas
Captain Boyce
Henry Boyce
A. G. Boyce, Jr
Fort Worth
Albert Boyce
Congressmen at sea in Louisiana race for Third District seat
Louisiana members of Congress face shifting alliances and ambitions as Henri Gueydan seeks the Third District nomination. Prof. Aswell may challenge Judge Watkins, while Broussard and Price maneuver over a return to Congress. The Good Government League influence and state organization shifts complicate the upcoming primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price of
Thibodaux
Broussard
Congress
Gueydan
Prof. Aswell
Watkins
League
Pujo
J. J. Hailey
Sanders
Bailey
A. L. and G. official denies Cotton Belt buy
General Manager J. M. Parker of the A L and G road denied reports that the Cotton Belt had purchased or planned to buy his line. He said any extension would be done by their own company and that focus is on developing the current territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Parker
Mr. Parker
Locomotive Crashes Into Bingham State Bank
Six men died and several injured when an ore train locomotive left its track at Bingham Utah and rolled down a hill crashing through the roof of the Bingham State Bank. Edgar Selwyn has written a three act comedy slated for early next season by Henry B Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Bingham
Utah
Bingham State Bank
Edgar Selwyn
Henry B. Harris
Yuan Si Ka Elected President by Unanimous Vote
The Chinese National Assembly unanimously elected Yuan Sil Ka as president today. The acceptance marks a smooth transition amid political reshuffling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assmbly
National Assembly appoints Yuan Shi Kai president of China
In Nanking the National Assembly unanimously chose Yuan Shi Kai as President of the Republic of China and designated Nanjing as provisional capital. Sun Yat Sen resigned with cabinet to continue until new leadership takes over, while Yuan’s earlier refusal to travel to Nanking drew mixed reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuan Shi Kai
Republic of China
Sun Yat Sen
National Assembly
Nanking
Sun
Seven Suspects Still At Large In Dynamite Conspiracy
Indianapolis reports at noon show seven of fifty four indicted in the dynamite plot have evaded arrest. District Attorney Miller emphasizes capturing Michael J. Young of Boston, a key figure linked to Ortie McManigal. Most indictments rest on Iron Workers' Union evidence and related blast plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Young
Boston
Indianapolis
Miller
Iron Workers’ Union
Young
Ortie McManigal
Iron Workers’ International
Miler
Robbers Escape With 25000 In Cash From Taxi
Two highwaymen overpowered W F Smith and Frank Wardell messengers of East River National Bank in downtown New York. They robbed the taxi of fifteen thousand five dollar bills and ten thousand one hundred dollar bills and fled. both messengers were badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. F. Smith
Frank Wardell
East River National Bank
General Ainsworth Relieved Today From War Department Duty
Adjutant General Fred C. Ainsworth is relieved from duty at the War Department and will face a court martial. Charges are expected to allege conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline, possibly insubordination, amid long standing friction with the General Staff. Col H P McCain to replace him as tensions persist. Florence Nash to appear in a new De Mille playlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Ainsworth
Army
War Department
Adjutant General's Office
Gener
Stimson
Col
H. P. McCain
Ainsworth
Florence Nash
William C. de Mille
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eather Report
Mexican Gulf
New Orleans
Heart of
Gulf of Mexico
River Commission
Meyers
Louisiana and
Gulf
the Lumber Trade Journal of A
Terest
Andria
Lou
Isiana & Gulf Railroad Company
Texas
Albert G. Boyce, Jr
McLean
Mr. Boyce
Joseph He Tod
Henri Geuydan
Prof
Aswel
Gen. Ainsworth
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