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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
4
The editorial defends Governor Sanders against accusations over parish finances and road spending. It cites road project costs, depreciation, and ongoing road work, arguing the governor bears no blame for debt levels. It cites State Treasurer Captain O B Steele confirming no new state debt and a 1910 surplus, while urging readers to await full facts.
Domestic export prices in April 1911 fell for 32 of 46 articles while 9 rose and 5 were unchanged. Import prices dropped for 17 of 28 items and rose for 18 with 3 unchanged, suggesting domestic prices mostly lower than April 1910, while import prices show mixed movement abroad. Major declines appeared in corn, wheat, flour, meats, dairy, sugar, copper, raw cotton, and coal among others, with increases in anthracite coal and certain textiles.
Sunday June 4th John W. Lewis of the Good Government League delivered a political oration at New Roads Pointe Coupee parish. He attacked Governor Senders administration with unsubstantiated claims about pay warrants and state papers hawked in the Republican regime. The speech drew sharp condemnation for alleged character assassination.
The Alexandria Town Talk urges health authorities to intensify oiling ponds and screening cisterns to curb mosquitoes, noting past success when fumigation reduced pests and improved sleep without screens or bars. Also discusses peanut planting prospects and an Illinois pine woods potato yield, with local notes on Dooley Yam sweet potatoes and cotton.
The Farmerville Gazette notes surprising silence from Don Caffery after a heated campaign period. The New Orleans Item highlights Monroe’s fundraising by Grosvenor Dawe to develop Ouachita lands and attract immigrants, praising local capital and enterprise with confidence of success.
Providence Rhode Island observed the 275th anniversary of its founding with civic exercises at the First Baptist Meeting House. Speakers included Governor Pothier Mayor Fletcher and Dean Alexander Meiklejohn of Brown University.
The two candidates are set for the Democratic primary as Judge Charles Schulze and Joe Hanna seek the parish assessor nomination subject to party action.
The Good Government League schedules a 1 30 PM Sunday gathering at the Thibodaux opera house with speakers Jno M Parker L E Thomas J S Atkins and Gilbert Dupre. The meeting ends before the scene opening. A Texas leper home bill stalls as no community will host it while lepers are reported roaming the state including a bread deliverer in Galveston.
The Lafourche Democrat publishes independent writings from Hon. L. E. Thomas, reflecting bold editorial stance. Thibodaux Commercial Journal notes the display of independence and the provocative nature of the publication.
The city’s mayor invites bids for a new gas franchise in Lake Charles. Officials expect proposals from local and regional firms and set forthcoming deadline and qualification requirements. The action aims to secure energy service for residents and businesses.
Dave W. Faulk is announced as a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Sixth District Court in Ouachita Parish, contingent on Democratic party action. The partial notice emphasizes party backing and election timing.
A L Green appears in Court of the Parish of Ouachita. Proceedings relate to local civil matters and are documented in Ouachita parish records. Further details pending official docket updates.
W H DeGraffenried of Monroe runs in the Democratic primary for Ouachita Parish sheriff subject to party action and election processes.
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