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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
4
The News-Star announces Burk A Bridges of Claiborne Parish as a Third District Railroad Commissioner candidate and J J Meredith of Caldwell Parish as a re election candidate, both subject to Democratic party action.
We are authorized to announce Ben C. Dawkins of Monroe as a candidate for the nomination of District Judge in the Sixth District which includes Morehouse and Ouachita parishes. The run is subject to the Democratic primary election action.
Percy Sandel, running in the Sixth District comprising Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, received authorization to announce his candidacy.
Fred M. Odom of Morehouse parish seeks re election to the office of District Attorney for the Sixth Judicial District. He disposed of the parishes of Morehouse and Ouachita subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
A candidate from Ouachita Parish enters the Democratic primary for District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District, covering Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes, awaiting voting action in the party race.
A nomination to the office of district official is presented for the district composed of the parishes of More. The document outlines eligibility and the election process for the gubernatorial appointment and district governance.
Millard Atkins of Claiborne helped block a movement to annex Claiborne and nearby North Louisiana parishes to Arkansas. The act restored regional boundaries and preserved local governance during last week’s session.
Report notes two men from Monroe clashed with pistols on a street Tuesday in a near-tragedy that failed to injure anyone. Both combatants were nonresidents of Monroe and the incident did not occur in the city.
The piece examines potential nominees for the Democratic ticket in 1912. It notes broad uncertainty and a wide field including governors like Harmon of Ohio, recognized as conservative and steady, without championing any single class.
The article surveys Democratic figures Harmon Underwood Bryan Clark Wilson and the factions backing them as delegates prepare for the Baltimore convention. It notes Harmon's appeal to plain people, Underwood's tariff reform stance, Clark's free silver past, Wilson's radicalism, and Bryan's ongoing influence guiding the nominating process. It also mentions differing Republican expectations and a possible dark horse outcome.
The V 8 P firemen outing at Dorcheat crowned prize winners in dancing contests with Miss Kidd Gibbs and Miss Hortense Sharp among top winners. Prizes honored best lady and gentleman dancers, largest and smallest dancers, plus various race and beauty awards.
A Monroe editorial warns residents to clean up insanitary conditions before Dr. Dowling arrives to enforce state health and pure food rules. It notes prior uncertainty of enforcement but cites a state Supreme Court decision confirming authority and urges readiness to avoid penalties.
Chicago reports a mass meeting planned for Friday at the city’s largest theater as a prelude to the Republican convention. Judge Ben Lindsay and Francis J. Heney are set to speak with possible addresses by Gov. Johnson and Gov. Stubbs. William Flynn leads Roosevelt delegate activities while Taft and Cummins supporters contest.
Pitcher Baumgartner holds his own versus the St. Louis Browns this season defeating Ed Walsh and George Mullin, two veteran American League stars, while also beating a Browns foe.
The postponed annual convention of the Louisiana State Bar Association will be held in New Orleans on Saturday June 22. The meeting will not consider the constitutional amendment on endorsing or condemning for judgeship. The event had been set for Shreveport.
Manager McGraw of the Giants notes that even with Devore Snodeiass and Murray sidelined he could use Becker McCormick and Byrne and maintain a powerful outfield in the National League.
Zinn and Simmons along with Bert Daniels steady the Highlanders hitting. For rent an ideal home with modern improvements near Pine and Third streets, apply to M Goldman at the Boston Store. 12,6t.
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