09 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1912
Page
1
A distressed report alleges an Acadia County clerk orchestrated actions to suppress Democratic voters. The accusation centers on alleged manipulations aimed at reducing turnout among White voters and shifting advantage away from the Democrats.
In Crowley Louisiana 130 suits were offered for filing on alleged illegal voter registrations but clerk Fontenot demanded a $10 fee per case. Hampden Story and Judge Philip Pugh face costs near $8,000 to pursue the actions as political debate heats around the Good Government League and accusations of disenfranchising white Democrats. Governor Sanders cited the issue in a large rally, warning of attempts to disfranchise voters and signaling shifting political tides statewide.
Census Bureau reports 14 332 756 running bales ginned before January 1 1912 in the United States versus 11 084 515 last year Round bales 96 228 compared with 109 292 last year Sea Island 106 439 bales vs 82 432 last year The report compares earlier years and state figures with the 1911 crop growth and ginning progress.
Boston Mass January 9 The sixteenth annual exhibition of the Boston Poultry and Pet Stock Association opened in Mechanics Building today and will run through Saturday. Exhibits include more than 4000 high class chickens turkeys ducks pigeons rabbits cats and other varieties. Exhibitors come from a dozen or more states and several parts of Canada.
The report indicates tonight will bring rain or snow with a transition to fair weather by Tuesday. Temperatures and precise timing are not specified in the readable text.
The piece outlines a divide over the 1808 educational and property qualifications aimed at banning blacks from the ballot, with liberal readers supporting a broad interpretation to protect white Democrats while enforcing the law for now. It notes the clash between anti disfranchisement factions and those backing strict enforcement, affecting state and parish candidate prospects.
A letter from Ouachita voters asks Judge L. E. Hall to answer eleven questions before addressing his home city and parish electorate. The inquiries cover candidacy, platforms, endorsements by the Good Government League, recall positions, and potential federal bench discussions.
Rey Highegun pleaded guilty in a case involving an electrocution. The defendant faces sentencing with potential convictions and legal consequences pending court decisions.
In Boston Rev. Clarence Richeson pleaded guilty to the murder of his former sweetheart Miss Avis Linnell and was sentenced to electrocution. The former Emanuel Baptist pastor stood pale yet composed as he acknowledged the crime and offered only his written confession.
Washington Jan 9 The Democratic National Committee set the convention for June 25 in Baltimore, a week after the Republican gathering.
The State Conference on Taxation began its second annual meeting in Buffalo on January 9, drawing numerous representatives from public organizations and municipal officials across New York. The session focuses on assessment methods and tax laws, with suggestions for improvements, and will avoid discussions of expenditures or theoretical topics.
Madison Jan. 9. The Wisconsin State Horticultural Society begins its annual convention in the capitol with W Hanchett of Sparta delivering the opening address on The New Sea in Horticulture in Wisconsin. The program includes talks by noted fruit growers and horticultural experts from several states and sessions run through Wednesday and Thursday.
Monroe Louisiana January 9 1912 Parish Democratic Executive Committee names election officers for the January 24 1912 primary. Ward locations list commissioners clerks watchers and deputy sheriffs for eight wards with specific names. Continued on page eight.
Fire swept the granite and marble Equitable Life Assurance Society building at 120 Broadway. Three men died by jumping. William Giblin and three employees were trapped in the vaults but rescued after steel bars were cut. Officials say most records were saved. monetary losses reach millions while railroads report minimal paper losses.
A massive blaze erupted in the heart of New York City’s financial district drawing fire crews and closing streets. Authorities assess damage and evacuations as smoke envelops Lower Manhattan. No injuries confirmed at this time.
A transport dispatch reports that eleven of fourteen United States torpedo boat destroyers reached Guantanamo safely after last week’s storm. The Mayrant and the McCall remain unaccounted for as Rear Admiral Winslow leads the Atlantic fleet search.
Washington reports a battalion of five hundred infantry, sent by the United States, to China to assist in maintaining railway communications between Peking and the sea.
In Denver on January 9, Alfred De Oro the reigning champion faces Joseph Carney the Pacific coast champion in a three night world championship series at three cushions billiards. Each night aims for 300 points as the title showdown opens tomorrow.
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