Lines Drawn In Massachusetts Campaign Turmoil
Massachusetts faces a pivotal fall election with a full state ticket and multiple county posts. Governor Foss eyes a fourth term amid a Democratic Republican split and rumors of an independent bid, while Lt. Gov Walsh is expected to seek the Democratic nomination.
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Backed by Foss Walsh Seeks Governor Post Amid Party Punch
The article notes Walsh plans for governor with Foss backing renomination not sought. Benton leads Republicans without strong public life experience and faces little opposition for the nomination. Bird tops Progressive hopes with statewide stump effort. A failed road tax vote and a Bastrop oil worker's collapse add local context.
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Forced Corn Up Two Cents on Heat Damaged Crop
Chicago reports a sharp rise in corn prices by two cents as crop estimates fall due to heat and drought. The article notes the surprising movement in futures amid selling pressure and market reactions.
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Insurgent Urges Investigation Of Bond Price Campaign
Representative Henry of the insurgent faction calls for an investigation into McAdoo's charges that New York bankers devised a campaign to depress government 2 percent bonds. Chairman Glass says the banking committee is busy and will not be diverted, sharing the secretary's view on the mood.
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Explosion Cause Burns To Monroe Couple
The explosion of a quart alcohol stove seriously burned Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McMorris in Alexandria. He was taken to the Alexandria sanitarium for treatment this morning.
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President nominates Walker for Third Texas Revenue post
Washington July 29 President Wilson named Alexander Stuart Walker as collector of internal revenue for the Third Texas District.
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Joint Congressional Panel Aims Mexico Conditions Probe
Washington July 29. Representative Stephen of Texas introduces a resolution to form a joint committee to investigate conditions in Mexico. The panel would gather all available data quickly and report proposed U S actions to Congress.
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Judge Fines Southern Wholesale Grocers $2500 For Contempt
Birmingham July 29 Federal Judge Grubb fines Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association 2500 for contempt of court for violating the 1911 decree enforcing federal anti trust laws. J H McLaurin president H Lacay Hunt Wilmington S C and L A Methers Charleston are fined 1000 each.
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Pitiful Plea for Sugar Affects Evan Geline’s People
A dire warning ties the sugar shortage to severe hardship for Evan Geline and its residents. Leaders plead for relief as industry decline looms.
Meeting at New Iberia on sugar tariff debate widens Acadian ties
Washington dispatch notes a New Iberia meeting among sugar interests. It may push radical tariff opponents to drop free sugar as a national entitlement. Foreclosure cases in Terrebonne, Judge Martin’s explanations, and Acadian descendants’ stakes color the scene as debate weighs mortgage renewals and the three year grace period.
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Free sugar under attack in Nova Scotia and Athabasca race outcome
Debates warn that free sugar benefits vanish when creditors demand payment and capital flees cane and cotton ventures. Concerns grow that sugar duties may stay due to government revenue needs, affecting Nova Scotia and local protests. In Alberta Athabasca, July 29, campaign ends with Mayor James Wood defending Conservatives against A G McKay Liberal Standard-bearer ahead of the vote.
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No new developments on Mexico from the President
Washington July 29 Associated Press reports no new official steps on Mexico. The press notes Mexico may see no action until plans for peace shift. Some Mexican leaders urge Huerta to abdicate for a provisional president, a move echoed by men who influenced Diaz. Ambassador Wilson declined to comment.
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Warning to householders on sanitary closet noncompliance
The last grand jury recommended that District Attorney Odom file bills of information against all property owners who had not met the sanitary closet law by August 1. The State Board of Health inspector will likely report delinquents, and prosecutions may follow.
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Dismissal of Tensas Case Ordered by Judge Baor in Delta Land suit
A judge issued a dismissal in the Tensas case involving the Delta Land Company. The ruling ends the civil action against the defendants and closes proceedings in the court.
Pleasants Served In Monroe Wig Suit Show Cause
Attorney General R G Pleasant was served with a rule from Judge Boarman in the Tensas Delta Land Company case ordering him to show cause at the Monroe Federal Court term why the suit should not be dismissed. The rule also affects the Tensas Levee Board and delays judgment pro confesso while the case proceeds.
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Motion to dismiss case filed against Tensas Basis Levee District
The court orders the complainant Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basis Levee District and Rt. G. Pleasant attorney-general to show cause at the next term why the suit should not be dismissed at the plaintiff’s cost. It also stays all further proceedings and dispenses the defendant from filing further bills. Judge Alece Boarman presided on July 18, 1913 in Monroe Louisiana.
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Monroe Fair to Outshine Past Events in 1913
The Monroe Fair 1913 promises larger premiums across agricultural and live stock divisions. The Monroe Gun Club will host a free trap shooting display under Jos. Austin, while the Ouachita Poultry Association leads a bigger poultry show with Myatt McClendon as president. The pure food exhibit features 35 manufacturing firms under O. P. Slack. Racing, fireworks, and a doubled Midway round out a nine-day program October 25 to 31, with extensive attractions and new features expected to draw large crowds.
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Lobby Committee Hearings Target Mulhall Blackmailer Claim
Washington reports Major ity House Leader Underwood denounced M M Mulhall as a war and blackmailer and said he never met Mulhall. Mulhall testified before the Senate lobby committee about letters linking him to officials and a secret room with a stenographer.
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