John Michel and Edward Everett Announce Candidacy
Union figures John Michel and Edward Everett announce for a four year term. They seek succession and plan to campaign across the area, detailing goals to address local governance and community needs.
21 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
1
Union figures John Michel and Edward Everett announce for a four year term. They seek succession and plan to campaign across the area, detailing goals to address local governance and community needs.
Baton Rouge reports Edward Everett of Union parish may fill the unexpired term of John T. Michel as Secretary of State on the coming month. Everett reportedly weighing candidacy, with Charles K. Fuqua possibly withdrawing in Everett’s favor to join the administration ticket.
A Covington report questions a New Orleans Aswell bias on St. Tammany voters. It notes John T. Michel as the parish favorite, doubts for Dr. Aswell, and local support for Judge Hall and Governor Sanders with Ransdell sentiment also present. The piece covers senatorial races and recent campaigns.
Capt. A L Gordon of the Salvation Army appeals for immediate help for a family of five living in a riverbank house boat on South Grand Street. The sick mother and one child, plus two more adults, are emaciated from exposure and hunger after losing a third child. Donations of groceries food clothing or money are welcomed via Cumberland phone 439 or in-person deliveries by Capt. Gordon.
Governor Jared Y Sanders arrives at Camp Stafford during the Louisiana State National Guard encampment. He reviews troops and commands a 17 gun salute as commander in chief. This afternoon Boy Scouts from Alexandria and visiting troops will be reviewed and march from Mockingbird Park to Iron Mountain station for Camp Stafford.
A Shreveport trial recounts Mrs Lou Allen and husband facing a verdict as defense and state teams present lengthy testimony. Mrs Allen describes a mysterious man who urged dirt be moved to Charles Horn for undisclosed charity work amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
John T. Michel, a governor candidate, traveled from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to finish the secretary of state duties before his successor is appointed. He met a few intimate friends, stressed the visit was business, and returned to New Orleans the same night. He supported campaign funds publicity, citing his long advocacy as reflected in his platform.
New Orleans July 21 ex pieces from Agricole Pacthe apology to Governor Sanders are quoted as Poche says he acted under unworthy motives and enemy solicitation. Dr J E Douissan counters that part of the warden controversy implies Poche was urged to lie to harm the Governor.
Candidates at encampment for governor Sanders were received at Camp Stafford with honors. The event highlighted formal welcome and official recognition.
The reason is now known. Hundreds of contributors backed the Republican campaign fund, highlighting broad support across communities. The article notes substantial donations and organized fundraising drives that propelled the effort forward.
Washington July 21. Wiehe of Edward Hines Lumber Co Chicago faced sharp cross examination over aiding Lorimer election and attempts to obtain contributor lists for Taft campaign. He admitted acting as messenger for Hines and described calls to keep grand jury away. A list was said to cost 1600 dollars. 128 pages of contributors referenced.
A notice references Ruby Bell with a sum of 870 dollars 50 cents and 25 dollars in relation to the Good Samaritan Home. The context implies a financial item or donation record from prior communication.
Senator Thornton notes Secretary Meyer says no legal warrant to close navy yards. The Pensacola yard remains a focus as Fletcher’s resolution asks for all orders and reasons for workforce cuts. Next action may wait until December when the naval appropriation bill is debated, with Louisiana and Florida members aiming to influence yard projects.
Washington reports the Scout Cruiser Chester after coaling at night set sail for Cape Haytien to protect American interests in Hayti. Twelve hours into the voyage no further details are provided.
Louisiana agricultural agent Mason Snowden reports in Baton Rouge that scientific farming campaigns are progressing well. He endorses a 66 percent cotton yield if favorable weather returns, notes lighter boll weevil impact, rain hurts some areas, and expects overall a successful year in the state.
Federal and Confederate veterans gather for a onetime reunion on the battlefield with veterans from both sides in attendance and a program noting shared history and memorial moments.
Fifty years after Bull Run President Taft and Virginia Governor Mann review Blue and Gray veterans in Manassas Virginia as part of the Peace Jubilee and Reunion. The day features welcome addresses, a noon handclasp, a veterans luncheon, and a public reception with high officials.
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