Convention Name Delegates Choose Speaker Clark
Delegates at the convention announced that Speaker Clark will address the gathering. Twelve of the twenty delegates backed the choice, signaling a clear preference within the group.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
1
Louisiana Delegation Elected for Democratic National Convention
Louisiana holds its state convention choosing an instructive split of delegates to the Baltimore Democratic National Convention with Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson supporters. The unit rule was defeated 334 to 322, leaving six at large and alternate selections listed alongside district electors. Colonel Ewing was named unanimously to a key post as the convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Baltimore
Louisiana
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
L. E B. Hall
Arsene Pujo
Martin Behrman
New Orleans
Clark
Newton. Blanchard
Robert Ewing
Theodore
Wilkinson
Wilson
Ford Claiborne
Robert Wickliffe
Claibourne
Weber
Orleans
Fair Skies Tonight and Thursday Ahead
Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with mild temperatures. Minor cloudiness may drift in but no significant precipitation expected. Highs near seasonal norms, winds light to moderate from the west.
Re elected National Committeeman Promises Uninstructed Delegation
A re elected National Committeeman pledged himself to an absolutely uninstructed delegation in an address, signaling a stance on party guidance. The statement reflects a commitment to allow delegates broad autonomy in choosing presidential nominees.
Tagalite Wins English Derby At Epson
Tagalite ridden by American jockey Johnny Reiff won the English Derby at Epson. Jaeger finished second and Tra cery, owned by August Belmont, was third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Epson-Dons
Republican roads lead ten Chicago Republicans decide contests
Chicago June 5 All roads led to Chicago for the Republican National Committee members and party leaders. Formal organization of the committee will be taken up tomorrow and on Friday debates to begin on contests for the presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Taft Favored to Win Republican Nomination
Vice President Sherman at the White House said Taft would be nominated by the Republican National Convention with at least a hundred more delegates than Roosevelt. He stated this as his opinion, not a boast, on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
White House
Taft
Roosevelt
Six Shot in Newark Street Riot
At least six persons were shot and equally many wounded by missiles in a street battle between striking laborers and police in Newark New Jersey. Five strikers, a policeman and several citizens were hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Marines Land in Cuba Guarding Property Not Intervention
Four hundred fifty American marines under Colonel Lucas landed at Deses point near Caminera and traveled by train to Guantanamo City to guard American property. President Taft and Secretary Knox announced four battleships would sail to Cuban waters as a precaution, not for intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caminera
Cuba
Thn
Lucas
Deses Point
Guantanamo City
Taft
Knox
White House
Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic Draws Large Attendance
The annual Presbyterian Sunday School picnic drew a large crowd yesterday. Attendees spent the day in the woods and enjoyed a typical picnic dinner as part of the community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Bryant Bill Amended in Monroe City Officials Plot
In Baton Rouge on June 5 the Bryant commission bill faced House debate, aiming to oust Monroe city officials. Cary Thompson led opposition, praising voters while Bryant defended the measure. An amendment proposed delaying operation until November 1912 election. If adopted, governor would not name commissioners and Monroe elects them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Baton Rouge
Bryant Commission
Monroe
House of Representatives
Bryant
House
Cary Thompson
Catahoula Parish
Baton Rouge, la
Bryant amendment seeks November vote on new five-commissioner plan
Baton Rouge reports that the Bryant amendment requires voter approval in November and a January runoff to choose five commissioners in amended form. The bill is gaining support as the House recessed from 2 to 4 p m without voting.
Race for Railroad Commissioner in Third District
Baton Rouge June 4 The race for railroad commissioner in the Third District grows lively. Incumbent J. J. Meredith of Caldwell seeks re election after two chairmanship terms and is meeting northern delegates and Assembly representatives. Other hopefuls include Ppr A Bridges Homer L M Wade Alexandria W H Worsham Natchitoches and Jas Robertson Dunshine with Bridges leading the early campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Third Railroad Commission
Louisiana
J. J. Meredith
Railroad Commission
Meredith
Caldwell
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Pp. A. Bridges
Homer
L. M. Wade
Alexandria
W. H. Worsham
Natchitoches
Jas. Robertson
Dunshine
Pridges
Grays Edge Baltimore In High Scoring League Showcase
The Grays defeated Baltimore 15 to 14 in Providence in a star slugfest. A 33 hit haul produced 59 bases with nine triples five doubles a homer and eighteen singles across the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Grays
Baltimore
Redfield Named as Vice Presidential Prospect by Champ Clark Supporters
The Champ Clark camp discusses Congressman William C. Redfield of New Yorks Fifth District as a potential vice president. Redfield, a Brooklyn resident and head of a large manufacturing concern, is serving his first term in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
William C. Redfield
New York
Redfield
Brooklyn
West Monroe City Hall dispute over committees ends without vote
The West Monroe mayor Benson and most of the city council clashed over standing committee appointments. A heated session failed to approve minutes and vetoes could not overcome the mayor. The meeting adjourned without a formal vote on adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Benson
Cost of living as high as war time
New York reports cost of living at June 1912 is markedly higher than a year earlier. Food prices lead the rise with meats and dairy products up over 20 to 50 percent, while fruits drop cheaper than 1910. Textile goods ease slightly amid widespread price increases blamed on poor hay crops and high provender costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Taft supporters push for permanent Republican convention chair
Prominent Taft figures favor Augustus P. Gardner of Massachusetts, son of Henry Cabot Lodge, as permanent chairman. Other contenders include Senator Clarence D. Clark of Wyoming and Senator Charles E. Townsend of Michigan. Townsend served in the House 1893 to 1911 before joining the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus P. Gardner
Massachusetts
Gardner
Henry Cabot Lodge
Clarence D. Clark
Wyoming
Senate
Charles E. Townsend
Michigan
Townsend
House
Senator Lurrows
Roosevelt Leads in South Dakota Primary Returns
Sioux Falls reports scattered returns from the state primary show Roosevelt ahead of Taft and La Follette, with no reliable plurality certainty. Wilson has captured ten Baltimore delegates by a two to one margin over Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sioux Falls
S. D
Roosevelt
Taft
la Follette
Wilson
Baltimore
Clark
Ohio Convention Endorses Harmon for President Nomination
At the Ohio Democratic convention a majority committee endorsed Governor Harmon for president after defeating the minority resolutions report by 597 to 357. The unit rule was upheld and 48 delegates to Baltimore are bound to Harmon until released. Congressman James M. Cox was nominated for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Harmon
Committee On
Ohio
Baltimore
James M. Cox
Railroads Rebuild Lines After Floods Across Arkansas
Water damage closures persist as lines in Chauvin, Monroe Wemble, White, Delhi Thomastown, and the Ouachita region are repaired. Superintendents Hilyer and Hearn lead crews pushing for mid month train runs, with full bed restoration taking months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L
Hilyer
Iron Mountain
Monroe
Wemble
Ark
ElDorado
Bastrop Road
White, Ark
Ouachita River
Delhi
Thomastown
Hearn
Sweeping Rebating Charges Filed Against Steamship Lines
The national government filed suit in Federal District Court in New York accusing steamship interests of monopolizing transport between the U S and Brazil. The action claims rebates and conspiracies involving the Prince Line Limited Hamburg America Line and Lamport and Holt lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal District Court
United States
Brazil
Prince Line Limited
Hamburg Lines
Lamport and
Holt Lines
Major League Remnants From 1907 Brooklyn Boston Tilt
In a June 1907 box score only three of the eighteen players remained in the majors. Boston featured Sweeney Tenney Brain Beaumont Bates Burke Ritchey Needham and Young while Brooklyn listed Alpermann Casey Lumley PBatch Jordan Maloney Lewis Ritter and Bell. Only Sweeney Bates and Needham were still in the majors, with no Brooklyn players left in the big show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Boston
Sweeney
Tenney
Brain
Beaumont
Bates
Burke
Ritchey
Needham
Young
Alpermann
Casey
Lumley
Pbatch
Jordan
Maloney
Lewis
Ritter
Bell
Sweeney Bates
Congreso scraps writer in abrupt prayer stoppage
A newspaper report notes a writer from Congreso joining others in a prayer before an event ended unexpectedly. No further details are provided in the fragment.
House Threats and a Reporter Brawl in Archibald Hearing
In the House Judiciary Committee an altercation erupted outside the Archibald impeachment hearing involving Representative Thomas of Kentucky reporter Annin and journalist Kirby. Thomas claimed Annin misreported a remark. punches and a chase followed with Kirby outrunning Thomas, witnesses offering divergent accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Archibald
Repr Ntatih
E Thomas
Kentucky
Dent
Joseph Annin
John Kirby
New York
Thomas
Annin
Kirby
America
Near Trenton Shooting Between Neighbors Ends Without Wounds
W G Barr and Jack Freeman fired on each other near Trenton after a long feud. Barr, an elderly man, was attacked by Freeman's son last week and Barr's daughter helped patch him up. Both men were arrested and later released on bond. The Detroit Tigers were noted in the surrounding text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Barr
West Monroe
Jack Freeman
Trenton
Freeman
Barr
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Hall
Pujo
Behrman
Ewing
Blanchard
Allan
A. A. Barksdale
J. Zack Spearing
Albert Estopinal
F. J. Looney
J. M. Martin
B.B. Percy
Walter L. Gleason
Don Caffery
John P. Parker, Jr
Hampton Story
Vic Maubret
Alex Pujol
L. D. Lagarde
N. H. Nunez
Edward Righter
W. C. Hart
Paul Berthlot
Henry Mooney
L. C. Vail
J. C. Henriques
Robert F. Broussard
J. A. Humphreys
W. P. Martin
T. F. Perri
John Marks
James Foster
W. Blam
J. E. Sandlin
O. M. Grisham
D. C. Scarborough
Allen Scholars
Robert L. Hall
S. H. James
Robert C. Wickliffe
Lewis L. Morgan
E. P
Weather Report
Tagalite Wind
Cuban
Mr. Bryant
South Dakota
Roosevelt-Wilson
Congresoma
Detroit Tigers
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