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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
4
Ben C. Dawkins, judge of the Sixth District, announces Percy Sandel of Monroe as a candidate for the nomination for District Judge in the Sixth District comprising Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, pending party action.
The News-Star reports Burk A Bridges of Claiborne parish as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner from the Third District and J J Meredith of Caldwell parish as a candidate for re election in the same district both subject to Democratic party action For District Attorney Fred M Odom of Morehouse parish seeks re election to the Sixth Judicial District composed of Morehouse and Ouachita parishes subject to Democratic primary action.
R Harry Oliver of Ouachita parish seeks the nomination for District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District in opposition to Robert O Randle.
A Baton Rouge report says the Senate adopted Hood’s amendment delaying the Bryant bill election to January 14 by a 24 to 13 vote. Supporters of Major Forss rejoice while opponents lament. The piece argues Mayor Paorsyne should finish his term and decries partisan tactics behind Monroe commission government.
A city hall meeting spurred a movement to form a Chamber of Commerce to continue the Monroe Progressive League’s work. With the secretary resigning May 1, enthusiasm suggests Monroe will soon have a lasting commercial organization, though committees noted as formed have not been idle.
A Monroe discussion outlines plans to sustain a new commercial organization through popular subscription, a small tax, or diverted railroad funds. An outsider cites self sufficiency via land options and factory sites, urging shared burdens and active promotion while noting historic June milestones.
Washington June 7 Senator Fletcher announced a commission from sixteen states to study tax laws and propose changes for uniformity. W O Hart named chairman. members span Alabama to West Virginia with appointees from every listed state. A Nashville convention resolution urged states to adjust tax laws to aid development and pursue uniformity across represented states.
The article argues that the push for a single term or six year limit for the presidency is not undemocratic, tracing the idea to Andrew Jackson in 1829 and noting later influence by Rutherford B. Hayes. It suggests the reform has historical Republican roots and deserves consideration.
A Shreveport Journal report quotes anti Monroe bill editors claiming the New Orleans delegation supported Monroe while opposing commission government for New Orleans. The claim suggests political maneuvering between state lawmakers and city allies as votes shifted.
My dipping pool for livestock will be open for public service on June 20th. The charges for dipping will be 15 cents per head for one or two head, 10 cents from two to six head, and 5 cents for six and up. B. S. SACKSIONIE, [13 1mo.
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