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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
4
The News-Star announces J. J. Meredith of Caldwell parish as a candidate for re election to the Railroad Commissioner from the Third District, subject to Democratic party action.
Monroe resident Percy Sandel announces candidacy for the District Judge seat in the Sixth District covering Morehouse and Ouachita Parishes. He seeks the Democratic Primary nomination.
The announcement names Fred M. Odom of Morehouse parish as candidate for re election to District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District which includes Morehouse and Ouachita parishes subject to Democratic primary action.
R. Harry Oliver of Ouachita parish and Robert O. Randle of Ouachita parish announce candidacy for nomination to the office of District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District comprising Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, pending Democratic primary action.
The writer argues drunkenness enslaves the self through pleasurable illusions that are false and harmful. It condemns self deception, noting alcohol creates warmth, vigor, and power only as illusions followed by pain and delirium, harming sanity and life.
Essays urge personal responsibility in overcoming addiction, stressing inner strength and moral growth to regain health. The piece links recovery to self knowledge and service, then shifts to political observations about Taft and Roosevelt era campaigns and local opinions on Monroe governance and social customs.
The piece describes a tense fight for control of the Republican convention slate with Taft supporters dominating決. Roosevelt allies denounce the committee and threaten further accusations as June 18 convention day approaches in the Coliseum. The conflict is cast as a historic, bitter battle for endorsement.
The Kentucky Vital Statistics law is praised as a public good by medical journals. The Kentucky Medical Journal argues for clear naming in birth records to establish legal identity. A Louisiana legislator proposes investigating sheriffs and clerks earnings to curb excessive compensation.
A journeyman carpenter who is an ardent trade unionist, a Presbyterian minister and a lawyer will comprise the workmen's compensation commission of Michigan.
St. Matthew's Catholic Church offers First Mass at 6 30, High Mass at 10, Catechism at 4, Evening service at 7 30. First Presbyterian Church holds Sabbath services at 11 a m and 7 p m with prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. Rev. C S Newman D D is pastor. Sunday worship at 9 30 am. J Arthur Smith is superintendent. strangers welcome at all services.
A compilation of local church notices lists Methodist Protestant Cor on Stone avenue and South Third street with services at 10 am 11 am and 745 pm weekly. First Baptist Church shares 930 am 11 am and 8 pm services with Wednesday prayer meeting and welcoming visitors. Arthur Randles Price rector conducts Holy Communion at 739 am and 945 am Sunday School. Christian Science Society announces 11 am service and 9:45 am Sunday School with reading room hours Tuesdays and Fridays. West Monroe Methodist Church lists 930 am Sunday School 11 am and 8 pm services with Rev. D C Barr welcoming strangers.
The passage recounts how God confounded tongues at Babel and scattered people. Separately Cecil Lean and Florence Holbrook join in a new musical comedy possibly to be staged in Chicago. Rev Thos J Norsworthy marries G S Famer and Dottie A Spencer at Star Hotel in Huttig Arkansas today at 11 30 am.
For rent a residence at 406 Breard street with modern conveniences. Contact D A Johnston at 415 Oak street or call home phone 584. 156¢
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