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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
4
W SMITH and FAULK report candidacies for District Judge in the Sixth District covering Morehouse and Ouachita parishes. Ben C Dawkins and Percy Sandel, both of Monroe, announce their nominations subject to Democratic Primary action.
The News-Star announces Burk A Bridges of Claiborne parish as a candidate for the Third District Railroad Commissioner, subject to Democratic party action.
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.
For the Sixth Judicial District Morehouse and Ouachita parishes hold Democratic primary contest with incumbent Fred M. Odom seeking re election and R Harry Oliver challenging for nomination.
Last Friday June 14th marked the one hundred thirty fifth birthday of the Flag of the Nation. The piece recounts the early Continental efforts to adopt a national banner, notes Betsy Ross, and explains how thirteen stripes and now forty eight stars symbolize the states. The story shows how the flag evolved from many regimental banners to a unified symbol of American identity.
Mrs. Minor Murphy and her children visit relatives in Shreveport while Mr. J. A. Perry spends a day in Monroe with family. He returns home with his daughter Carrie from Mer Rouge, continuing plantation life details.
Discussion on a proposed Louisiana General Assembly bill granting women suffrage traces the movement's growth from early limits to state gains. It notes Ohio and several states adopting equal voting rights, links suffrage to wage-earning women, and recounts historic advocacy led by Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and William Lloyd Garrison. Also reports local social notes and upcoming marriages in Haskin and Monroe communities.
Berlin observers lauded Wilbur Wright after his death, noting his service to aviation and his German heritage on his mother’s side. The German press dedicated extensive biographies and praised Wright as a pathmaker whose name will live in history.
Alfred Stead, son of Titanic victim William T. Stead, urges Senator Smith to reject British Board of Trade certificates and demand American inspection of all trans Atlantic ships. Capt. Schwerin of Pacific Mail and ex lieutenant commander Moreton Miles told the Senate committee today with safety suggestions for ocean travel.
The article urges reverence for the flag, condemning its use in advertising. It argues hats off to the flag teaches patriotism and courtesy, noting boys today become tomorrow's soldiers and will honor a banner learned to respect. Old Glory symbolizes national life and pride.
Charlie Schwing of Sweet Iberville provokes officials by leaving a car engine running on a street. He goes to court challenging Judge T S lambda Jones accusing bias and power overreach. The judge opts not to fine him amid legislative tensions.
The United States Olympic team aboard the steamship Finland, June 16, trains vigorously with two daily workouts. All athletes, except cyclists, are said to be in prime condition with discus and hammer throwers practicing on deck using a rope attached to the implements to fling long distances into the sea.
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