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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1912
Page
1
Dairymen in Louisiana report strong results from practical farming methods. The piece highlights multiple dairy enterprises achieving success through efficient routines, feed strategies, and herd management practices.
The article argues Louisiana farmers can profit from crop rotation and stock raising. It highlights a dairy example, describes forage crops and pasture, and notes truck farming for vegetables and fruits. It cites markets in New Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock and other cities, plus the potential for hogs, poultry, and orchard products.
Jackson Miss Feb 27 Political warfare again looms in the Mississippi Legislature with rumors that a resolution will be introduced to compel United States Senator Leroy Percy to resign. LEaders say many favor action before adjournment as peace efforts previously stalled.
Mexican rebels took Juarez with minimal resistance from government soldiers. The advance signals growing strength for rebel forces and shifts in control amid ongoing conflict.
Governor Sanders announces the next career steps after leaving the executive chair. He plans to undertake a period of public service and pursue a private sector advisory role with a focus on economic development and workforce initiatives.
Mexican Rebels overtook Juarez before noon with machine gun fire from government forces offering little resistance. Streets remained quiet as shops closed and no looting occurred. Mexican Consul Llorente in El Paso said there would be no resistance to the rebel investment to avoid possible American intervention.
New Orleans February 27 Governor Jared Y Sanders after leaving office May 20 will devote his efforts to promoting Louisiana marsh reclamation. He aims to educate Western farmers about the state’s productive wetlands and their potential as a national vegetable supply, detailing ditching draining and leveeing as key steps. He cites vast investments and engineers reports backing the project and partners with E. L. Chappins and others to advance reclamation and rural development.
El Paso reports the Rebe army advancing on Juarez early this morning. They push along the river from the northwest and approach from the south, closing in on two sides. A Rebel messenger delivered a surrender demand to Juarez mayor before noon while surrounding forces assembled and opened fire by 10 a.m. with cannonading northwesterly parallel to El Paso.
In El Paso on February 27 one defender, Captain Romero, was wounded. Rebels led by Finilio Campa fired but did not hit American billets. General Campa says rebels will maintain order and steps are being taken to restore communication between Juarez and El Paso.
London report says a settlement of the British coal dispute is expected to be announced this afternoon after a news agency release.
Secretary Knox and party arrived in Colon aboard the Cruiser Washington. He was welcomed by prominent municipal and government officials who extended greetings. Knox spoke on behalf of the President and people of the United States, delivering a message of goodwill and friendship to Central and South America.
Morris Bernstein, about 75, Winn Parish's oldest merchant, was assaulted at his store around 6 15 am as Henry Stephens demanded cash. Bernstein refused and was struck with a brick then choked. Six dollars and two ten dollar gold pieces were taken. Stephens was arrested within half an hour by Sheriff Shaw and Chief J. J. Payne. Bernstein was recovering at his home. Stephens is said to be the son of a former driver for Bernstein.
A speaker extols marsh lands already ditched drained and planted showing crops year round. He argues action and display prove productivity, and asserts opposition termed bad citizenship cannot stop the inevitable march toward productive farming.
Delegates stream into Raleigh for the Republican State convention at the Yarbrough House. The regular organization backs Taft while many rank and file back Roosevelt, signaling a contest over presidential instructions for the national convention in Chicago.
Jim McGuire and Joe Sugden coach the recruit pitchers for the Tigers under trainer Harry Tuthill. The first morning workout was cool and light to prevent injuries. McGuire and Sugden, veterans of Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Naps, will also scout during summer to assemble a strong 1912 recruit group for Detroit.
A mob in Tallulah lynched a man accused of killing a key figure, then hanged Lewis Andrews to a pole. The event followed reports of violence and public anger in the town.
The body of Lewis Andrews hangs from a Tallulah telephone pole after a mob abducted him from Rayville jail and hanged him at the crime scene. He had helped rob and murder J Key Oakes on February 12. another fugitive remained at large as a $250 reward circulated.
Chinese warships were ordered to Java to bombard Batavia if the Dutch government fails to pay the indemnity for a Chinese galley attack blamed on Dutch soldiers. Provisional President Sun Yat Sen warned of action within a week in a private dispatch to the Chinese Free Press.
Montreal February 27 at Vice President Fitzhugh’s office bids were opened for the renstruction of the roadbed and buildings of the Southern New England Railway to become the Grand Trunk extension from Palmer to Providence. The plan includes extensive terminal facilities and steamship connections with contracts aiming for completion by the end of next year.
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