31 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1911
Page
1
The fragment discusses John Michel or Michels D conservatism and its appeal to Louisiana democracy. It hints at political alignment and rhetoric without detailing events or outcomes. No clear names, dates, or organizations are fully provided in readable form.
Statements from Michel headquarters praise conservative governance and business support as he tours Tangipahoa Parish and plans more country parish visits. The report notes solid backing in north Louisiana is questioned by Ransdell supporters while Foster gains steady statewide confidence.
W C Chevis of the Foster campaign committee notes rising interest as barbecue season begins and public attention centers on the gubernatorial contest which has become more interesting during the past week.
The forecast calls for generally cloudy skies with showers possible tonight and on Tuesday. Temperatures remain mild with chances of brief showers across the region.
John Fauntle roy reports campaign progress as Louisiana voters weigh candidates. He notes criticism from Senator Foster's camp and editor Chevis, questioning tariff positions and river harbor plans while highlighting Ransdell's perceived party loyalty and voting record.
Campaign chairman J Zach Spearing reports productive week for Judge L E Hall and Senator H L Gueydan as they campaign for governor and lieutenant governor. They visited New Orleans and toured Iberville West Baton Rouge and Pointe parishes with supporters.
The committee aims to have a financier describe the iron deal, presenting Morgan's own account as the strongest version of the story. Officials seek a clear, decisive narrative to support the arrangement.
House inquiry leaders press to hear J P Morgan regarding the 1907 absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by United States Steel. Subpoenas for Charles M Schwab are expected as witnesses defend Morgan amid allegations of conspiracy and political capital.
Seventeen bodies recovered from the Maine wreck are brought to Cabanas Fortress for burial with guard detail and awaits further recovery. A Havana report also notes a marvellous 47 grain pearl found by a Black mussel diver near Lake Bisteneau, sold for 250 dollars, with potential value up to 10 thousand.
Insurgent factions threaten to derail President Taft’s renomination as divisions flare within the party. Rival leaders seek a path to unseat the incumbent amid mounting controversy and internal splits.
Insurgent Republican senators push to force President Taft to veto tariff revisions including the wool and free list bills. They argue a veto would alienate farmers and split the party, potentially ending Tafts bid for another term as coalition dynamics shift. The plan hinges on insurgent pressure and Democratic leadership responses.
The 1912 convention of the International Longshoremen's Union is slated to be held in Port Huron Michigan bringing together delegates from multiple local chapters and signaling union activity in the Great Lakes region.
Manager Jennings of the Lyceum Theatre will present a film of the London coronation scenes at tomorrow matinee and evening performances. The footage, supplied by Pathe Freres of Paris, offers a vivid glimpse of the ceremony unseen by many attendees.
At Cross Lake shorelines mussel shells lie scattered as groups of negroes harvest pearls. Pearls and pears valued up to $500 are sold in the city to jewelers. Sheriff notes two or three motor boat buyers who collect top pearls before others, with wholesalers shipping to New York jewelers. The mussels yield a pearl only after many shells opened, and odors from decaying fish rise along the shores.
J K Vardaman states he will be nominated in the first primary by a large margin. He asserts strong support across districts and predicts decisive victory after votes are counted.
Mississippi campaign ends in a blaze of weather dampened rallies. Ex Governor Vardaman plans a torch parade and final address in Jackson while Alexander and Percy hold large rallies elsewhere. Both campaigns expect no nomination in the first primary.
Mobile July 31 Private John Allen of Tupelo says the Mississippi senatorial primary leadership question is doubtful. He has campaigned for Senator Perry and notes the closing campaign was the most heated since carpet bagger days.
Jackson reporters note three factions compete in the final hours before the Tuesday State primary. Ballot boxes and poll books are dispatched to precincts as forty orators campaign for Vardaman Percy and Alexander. Picnic barbecues fill the state while candidates urge voters amid tense predictions of vote totals and unlikely rioting.
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