This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
4
The News-Star announces Burk A Bridges of Claiborne Parish as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner from the Third District. The candidacy is subject to Democratic Party action.
We announce Ben C. Dawkins of Monroe as a candidate for the District Judge nomination in the Sixth District covering Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, subject to the Democratic primary. Percy Sandel is also named in the slate.
Per District Attorney Fred M. Odom of Morehouse parish as a candidate for re election to the office of District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District composed of Morehouse and Ouachita parishes subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
R. Harry Oliver of Ouachita parish seeks the Democratic party nomination for District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District covering Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, subject to Democratic primary action.
Robert O. Randle attends a court hearing regarding a case in Ouachita County. The limited OCR text indicates a legal or official proceeding involving Randle and local jurisdiction. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company plans to absorb the Home Telephone Company, creating one system. The move aims to improve service with the flashlight system and a single directory, ending dual lines and reducing nuisance calls for busy people.
The statement accusing a preacher as a liar leads to Parker’s disqualification from leading the Board of Control of the State penitentiary from a religious viewpoint. Col Billy Heard is deemed not to have done it.
New Orleans Picayune reports the General Education Board funds of 250000 to Peabody College Nashville for a School of Country Life in memory of Dr Seaman A Knapp. The plan endows ongoing agricultural education in the South and honors a Louisiana leader in farming reform.
Editorial argues the Dillingham bill is too drastic especially the educational test and refugees clause. It criticizes open doors to undesired foreigners while noting some native citizens lack education and that enforcing such tests would be impractical.
The essay contrasts summer tasks with winter routines noting that long days tempt delays, while heat brings restlessness. It cites doctors urging recovery after winter toil and recommends seaside or mountain retreats for those who can take it easy, to counteract exertions and restore energy.
The speaker praises men and women of honest purpose able to enter business or farming. They become useful citizens even with limited education. A properly amended immigration bill is seen as good, criticizing current lax laws.
The Bryant bill, dubbed the most radical state measure, has endured several prunings in the House but remains fraught with objectionable features. Supporters hope the Senate will cut more of its flaws and perhaps favor passage of the commission bill instead.
The author contends that many people, overwhelmed by heat and weariness, abandon ambitious summer plans and return to fall with unfinished tasks. Acknowledging some persevere, the piece questions forcing productivity in vacation time and suggests summer should balance rest with duties, not become a dumping ground for uncompleted projects.
Joseph Morgan alias Walker, one of three convicts who fled a Baton Rouge quarter-peat, returned to New Orleans and calmly asked a druggist for a dime loan and a shirt. The druggist recognized him and supplied both. Ruston figures Lavery Lewis Jim Martin A A Barksdale traveled from Baton Rouge to New Orleans via Lake Charles and Memphis, a circuit through four states.
Rev Father Mahe of Monroe Louisiana will become Rector of St Francis Xavier Catholic Cathedral as Rev Father L Menard departs for New Jersey Feather Mahe visited Alexandria yesterday and will likely return next Monday to reside The Glass workers union disputes with the Glass Blowers Union have been resolved after a national officers conference.
Actress Marie Dressler is resting at her farm in the mountains of Vermont. The brief note places her at the rural property while giving no further details on health or visit.
Zemo is a liquid skin treatment claimed to vanish pimples blackheads eczema rash and other skin diseases with fingertip application. The E W Rose Medicine Co of St Louis markets large bottles for 1 and trial bottles for 25 cents with a guarantee, available at Allen's Pharmacy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.