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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1912
Page
4
Percy Sandel of Monroe seeks the Democratic nomination for District Judge Sixth District covering Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, subject to Democratic Primary action.
Fred Modom of Morehouse Parish announces his candidacy for re election to District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District which covers Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes subject to Democratic primary action.
R Harry Oliver of Ouachita parish seeks the Democratic nomination for District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District composed of Morehouse and Ouachita parishes. Robert O Randle of Ouachita parish is also a candidate in the same race.
The piece notes an apparent alliance between Monroe reformers and Mayor Martin Behrman of New Orleans. Behrman is denounced as the state’s chief ringster, and reports claim he pledges to sway New Orleans legislators to pass the Bryant commission bill via the House.
The Louisiana House passed a Terrebonne gentleman’s resolution by 63 to 19 requiring any member who seeks another job from the governor to resign from the House before applying. The move offers the governor a refuge against persistent lawmakers aiming for higher office while not legally binding.
J W Dean new Southern division superintendent reports initial tour of Iron Mountain flood districts. Freight tonnage may fall slightly for staple goods like cotton but lumber traffic will surge once lines reopen. Regular passenger trains run McGehee to Arkansas City. mixed trains run Memphis to Eudora. Eudora and Gilbert branch to Calvis. N O and North Western Gilbert to Wisner. Ferriday remains isolated and Lexa to McGehee service limited while water recedes. Regular service expected across the line in a few weeks.
Captain and Mrs. W. H. Dalton head the local Salvation Army post receiving two large boxes of clothing for flood refugees. The Montgomery Alabama shipment was sent by Adjutant L. A. Odom, divisional officer, to be distributed where needed.
In Chicago a Roosevelt drive focuses on nominating Colonel Roosevelt while temp chairman rights are deemphasized. Louisiana’s Pearl Wight warns of possible credentials committee mobilizations, Texas claims seat support, and Taft staff additions are noted. Ray Keating may join the Highlanders next season.
Monroe residents report relief from back ache and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Testimony from S W Shuster of 505 Catalpa Street cites lasting improvement and no further bother since starting the remedy. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Monroe finance committee presents a detailed expense estimate for the 1912 13 fiscal year from April 27 1912 to April 25 1913. It lists salaries for mayor city attorney judge secretary treasurer stenographer and others plus costs for police cemetery streets water light traction and various departments. The committee asserts revenues will cover the outlined expenditures and asks for adoption and publication.
The Princess Theatre offers two dramas two comedies a scenic picture and a three reel feature. Jilted Niagara The Beautiful The Staff of Life and President Incog headline with Let Jimmie Do It and Jess as additional attractions.
Classifieds in the News-Star promise rapid responses and strong matches for buyers and sellers. Free listings cover jobs housing and services with prompt publication and broad reach across the paper. Readers report quick inquiries and efficient transactions through the trusted local classifieds.
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