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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1911

Page

1

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.

Everett Seen as Possible Secretary of State Appointee

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.

Baton Rouge Richmond Edward Everett Union Parish John T. Michel Michel Everett Charles K. Fuqua

St. Tammany Parish Amid Governor Campaign Rifts

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.

Covington St. Tammany Parish Aswell New Orleans John T. Michel Louisiana Judge Hall Florida St. Tammany Michel Brousserd Sanders Ransdell

Urgent Salvation Army aid requested for Monroe family

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.

A. L. Gordon American Salvation Army Monroe Capt. Gordon Capt Gordon Mr. Hill Union Saw Huttig Stewart Salvation Army

Scout Parade to Honor Governor at Alexandria Encampment

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.

Monroe Boy Scouts of America Alexandria Jared Y. Sanders Stafford Signal Corps Gomperts Washington Artillery Boy Scouts Mockingbird Park West End Iron Mountain Station

Not Warranted by Law Case Involving Mrs Lou Allen

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.

Shreveport the Times Lou Allen A. J. Murff Allen Charles Horn

Michel arrives in Baton Rouge to wind up secretary of state affairs

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.

John T. Michel Baton Rouge New Orleans Michel Dr. Aswell Mr. Michel

Writings Spark Debate Over Governor Sanders Controversy

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.

New Orleans Agricole Pacthe Sanders Poche J. E. Douissan

Candidates at Encampment Governor Sanders Received at Camp Stafford

Candidates at encampment for governor Sanders were received at Camp Stafford with honors. The event highlighted formal welcome and official recognition.

Governor Sanders Camp Stafford

Campaign fund contributions confirmed for Republican effort

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.

Charges Dismissed After Senate Loomer Probe of Lorimer Fund

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.

Wiehe Edward Hines Lumber Co Chicago Senate Lorimer Committee Hines Lorimer W. H. Cook Wm. O’brien Grand Jury Marble Hines Company Republican National Campaign Fund Cyrug McCommick Taft Albany Kern Taft Fund

For Good Samaritan Home Ruby Bell $870.50 25.00

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.

Navy Yard Closures and Legislation Unfolding in Congress

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 Louisiana Florida New Orleans Pensacola Meyer Thornton Foster Congress Taft Roosevelt Bryan Fletcher Senate Navy Department

Scout Cruiser Chester Sails for Cape Haytien

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.

Uncle Sam Chester Cape Haytien Washington Hayti

Optimistic forecast for Louisiana cotton crop

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.

Snowden Louisiana

Blue and Gray Meet Again on Battlefield

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.

Manassas Peace Jubilee honors Taft and Mann

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.

Manassas Taft Mann United States Virginia Court House H. M. Conden House of Representatives Taftani Henry House Edmund Berkeley Thomas S. Martin John EB. Gilman Grand Army of the Republic George W. Gordon The United Confederate Veterans Robert M. Thompson Washington Annaburg Bull Run Johnston McDowell Stonewall” Jackson Lee Longstreet Sykes Reno Reynolds National Organization of “the Blue the Gray and Their Sons

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John Michel UNION Sary Cumberland Review Scouts Today Weather Report Douissan Republican Campaign Fund Co. F Ruby Bell Senator Thornton Sec Retary Meyer Times Mason Snowden Arkansas Baton
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