Newcomers Are Ratified in Monroe and Ouachita Parishes
Monroe and Ouachita Parish officials approve newcomers and promote abundant opportunities. Communities expect growth, development projects, and enhanced services as residents settle in.
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23 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 23, 1912
Page
1
Drain the Low Lands and Redeem Louisiana for Farmers
Article by an Indiana immigrant urging Monroe and Ouachita parish to drain marshlands and develop Northern Louisiana. It promotes cheap land, hogs, poultry, truck farming, and year round crops, arguing roads and drainage will attract northern settlers and boost commerce, banks, and local growth. The author calls for forming a progressive club to push the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Indiana
Louisiana
Congress
Louisigne
Ouachita Parish
Ouachita
Opportunity
Progressive Club
Neather Report Weather Update
Tonight unsettled and warmer with a forecast of Saturday rain. Relief from heat moves in, with possible showers and cooler temperatures after the weekend.
Monroe Church Faced With Transfer Protest Over Rev Holmes
The Monroe First Methodist board of stewards protested Rev W W Holmes transfer to New Orleans claiming 48 hour notice to Bishop Mouzon and threats of resignation. Pastor J W Moore said the move has reached Monroe causing heartache and surprise among parishioners. C C Seleeman is noted in the ongoing report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
First Methodist Church
Monroe
J. W. Moore
D. D
Mouzon
W. W. Holmes
New Orlean
Rebels Massing forges threaten Mexican developments
The War Department weighs ominous signals as rebels concentrate forges and movements near key Mexican fronts. Officials monitor supply lines and potential spillover effects on regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR Department
Mexico
Promise for a New South crops program outlined
A policy proposal advocates diversification of crops and intensive farming methods to boost regional agriculture. Officials promise a new South wide approach to improve yields, stabilize markets, and promote rural development through varied crops and modern techniques.
Divided Delegation Extension Uncertain for Oklahoma
Oklahoma plans to send an equal number of Clark and Wilson delegates to Baltimore after a near all night vote. Mexican rebel movements alarm officials as Paschual Orozco reportedly leads a large force toward Juarez while reports from El Paso confirm rebel activity. Journal of Commerce analyzes agricultural shift in the South toward meat and grains to support cotton, warning of weather, pests, and labor risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Juarez
Paschual Orozco
Madero
Col
Stever
el Paso
General Orozco
State
War Departments
Mexico
Casas Grandes
Journal of Commerce
South
Neever
Russia
England
Oklahoma City Delegation Split for Democratic Convention
Oklahoma will send a divided delegation to the National Democratic Convention in Baltimore. After an all night wrangle the convention adopted the Woodrow Wilson floor leader’s report pledging ten delegates for Wilson and ten for Champ Clark with the understanding that the whole delegation would vote for the other candidate upon withdrawal of either nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Batimore
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Champ Clark
Secretary Knox Sails for Central America Mission
Secretary of State Knox departed Key West aboard the Government Cruiser Washington for a political mission to capitals in Central America Venezuela and other West Indies ports with possible stop in Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West, Fla
Knox
Washington
Central America
Venezuela
West Indies
Colombia
St Louis Prepares for National Educational Meetings
St Louis prepares for the annual convention of the Department of Superintendence of the National Educational Association and related societies. More than 1,000 educators from across the country are expected to attend the sessions beginning Tuesday with multiple organizations meeting in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Department of Superintendence
National Educational Association
National Council of Education
Department of Normal Scholars
Browns Sign Pitcher Brief From Unknown Source
The St. Louis Browns announced the signings of pitcher Brief a player whose name belies a tall athletic build standing over six feet and weighing 185 pounds. The move adds depth to the mound staff ahead of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
St. Louis Browns
Brief
Pacific A A Indoor Meet Sets San Francisco Debut
Star athletes from clubs and colleges across the region arrived in San Francisco for the Pacific Athletic Association indoor track and field championships. The entry list signals one of the most notable events of its kind ever held in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Athletic Association
Toward a New South: Diversity and Unity in Vision
The text argues for solidarity and racial homogeneity in the South to soften the negro problem. It envisions a real, not mere sentimental, transition toward a diversified, less single‑crop society with broader life and interests replacing conservative sameness.
No Grievance Says Railroad Branch Treasurer
J H Kramer treasurer of the local Order of Railway Trainmen branch said in a Gazette interview that Tron Mountain employees have no grievance against the railroad company. He stated relations are pleasant and have been misunderstood in the published remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kramer
The
Order of Railway
Tron Mountain
Rairoad
Arkansas Gazette
New Orleans Reform Drive Forges City Campaign Split
Political circles in New Orleans discuss forming a new municipal reform group to replace the Good Government League for the city fight. Differences among League leaders have sparked talk of ruptures and potential reorganizations aimed at strengthening the reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Good Government League
League
Democratic Good Government League
Railroad Proposition Spurs Monroe Timber and Rail Plan
A Monroe council gathering heard Memphis timber owners J S Hale and J L Watson outline a proposal to build a large sawmill in Monroe or Logtown and to lay a standard gauge railroad from Monroe toward Charleville with potential extension toward Sicily Island. The talks included payroll estimates of up to two hundred thousand dollars yearly, a proposed eight thousand dollar per mile railroad cost, and a committee to finalize an agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
New City Hall
Messrs
J. S. Hale
J. L. Watson
Memphis
Lafourche
Boeuff River
Messrs. Hale
Progressive League
Monroe
Hoeuff River
Anderson
Messrs. Watson
Hale
Watson
Logtown
Osceola
Ark
Charleville
Sicily Island
Louisiana
Seventeen Ohio Counties Return to Wet Era in 1920s Vote
Fremont Ohio February 21 election results show Sandusky County voting 1004 to 0 to end three years of dry status and join the wet column. Seventeen counties previously dry have now switched to wet while eight counties will remain dry for at least three more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Sandusky
Memphis Men and Monroe Meet Business Leaders in City Hall
Memphis men held a morning meeting with Monroe business leaders in City Hall to discuss collaborative ventures and local economic prospects. The gathering brought together civic figures and local executives to explore investment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Eight Bodies Recovered From Lehigh Mine Fire
McAlister Oklahoma February 23 reports to the State mine inspector indicate eight bodies were taken from mine No 5 of the Western Coal and Mining Company where a fire yesterday trapped fifteen to twenty miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlister
Okla
Lehigh State
Western Coal and Mining Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monroe and
Monroe Church
Clark
Baltimore
Chihuahua
Velardina
Asarco
American Smelling and Refining Co
New York
the Journal of Commerce
Clark Wilson
Pacific A. A
H. Kramer
GOO Goo League
Judge Hall
Col. Wilkinson
Sanders
Lakourche
Boeuft River
Will Breet
Ohio
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