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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1911
Page
1
U.S. Representative John T. Michel outlines core principles he says guide his policy and public service. He emphasizes integrity, accountability, and commitment to constituents, pledging to uphold constitutional rights and transparent governance.
Secretary of State John T. Michel releases his platform emphasizing economy and tax reform. He backs state local tax separation, an income tax, education funding, anti lobbying lien, local option liquor, and women serving on school boards. He proposes constables as game wardens and stricter campaign finance disclosure.
The text outlines support for prudent fiscal action including keeping appropriations within revenue, abolishing useless offices, consolidating and reorganizing agencies for efficiency, and ensuring accurate accounting by public officers. It advocates segregation of State and local taxation, a fair tax burden, and a paid or nonpaid tax commission to continue reform before the General Assembly acts.
Light to moderate rains moved through the general middle and eastern Gulf states this morning aiding crops and easing dry conditions. Weather officials noted steady rainfall totals with farmers hopeful for improved soil moisture and delayed planting schedules.
Rain spread across the middle and eastern Gulf States with fresh showers easing drought. The piece notes Taft's silver wedding anniversary and aviators resting after recent incidents, alongside human bones found in a Maine wreck and a wave of frauds.
Hot Springs Ark June 19 Two jurors from the Rutherford jury were indicted for perjury after a grand jury investigated the acquittal of former deputy sheriff John Rutherford in the Oscar Chitwood murder case. William Bledsoe and P P Wood were named and posted bond. their trials will be at the next term due to a crowded docket.
Houston reports a brief relief as light rain arrives ending a lengthy drought in the area while coast region stations record good showers overnight and this morning.
From St. Petersburg June 19 the offical press says the Imanic Republic in the Vogaljagsa mountains of Primonow district will be a state within a state. Mongolia and whites hold citizenship while Russia courts have not asserted jurisdiction. The laws are stark and peculiar with harsh penalties for theft and other offenses and a three day free stay for travelers before a daily fee.
President and Mrs. Taft mark twenty five years of marriage. Taft rose from young Cincinnati lawyer to United States Judge, governor of the Philippines, Secretary of War and President. Gifts arrive from across the nation including a gift from former President Roosevelt.
June 19 reports say the Aviators who accomplished the perilous feat will host an event in Liege Belgium. Details remain sparse as organizers prepare exhibits and a reception for participants and press.
Topeka Kansas June 13 Professors argue child rearing needs science like farming. W A McKeever of Kansas Agricultural College says schools teach crop and stock science while child rearing relies on guesswork. He urges homes schools and churches to guard growing boys and girls to become strong citizens.
A financial note shows 766.00 received yesterday for the Good Samaritan Home alongside 50.00 paid by Stonewall Lodge No & Knights of Pythias and 22.50 in another entry. The items reflect contributions and dues recorded.
The first stage of the European circuit race left pilots shaken as captains Princeton and Landron died in a midair explosion. Lemartin perished after crashing into a tree while Gaubert Bille Morin and others were injured. The Paris to London course spans nearly a thousand miles with $94 000 in prizes. Fifty aviators started, only fifteen arrived today.
The interest of Louisiana demands representation in the United States Senate by the strongest men available. The piece argues that democratic control would elevate southern statesmanship in shaping national policies.
Workmen at Havana uncovered the first human remains from the battleship Maine wreck. Amid mud and debris on the spar deck they found a blackened forearm bone and a corroded right foot, confirming recoveries today.
Washington reports secret service agents under Chief Wilkie have uncovered duties frauds totaling several million dollars on cutlery imports over the past years. Investigations span the United States and Germany, where most imports originate.
Secretary C. Harrison Parker at league headquarters received advices from Monroe that Ouachita delegation to the league conference reserved two extra Pullman cars. A party of about fifty, with Judge L. E. Hall, plans to depart Monroe Monday night and arrive Tuesday morning. Quarters for Judge Hall are engaged at the St. Charles Hotel.
Greely Colorado June 19 1900s crops show ten ancient grains planted by a local farmer sprouted eight stalks of wheat. The farmer reports a superior variety potentially outperforming local grain. In political news the Ohio Legislature passes the Wyman bill adopting Oregon style statewide party primary for U S Senate elections.
Bastrop Louisiana June 17 the mercantile establishment of J W Ludlum was closed by the sheriff under a writ of execution for several creditors. Officials say assets may exceed liabilities but three seasons of boll weevil damage left him unable to meet debts as they matured.
Washington reports the Senate privileges and election committee favored a sweeping corrupt practices act expanding the publicity of campaign funds for house senate and presidency. Primaries included with strict recording of loans inducements and patronage. Violations would void elections with heavy penalties.
A small turnout of about forty citizens gathered at the courthouse Saturday night in Alexandria to select delegates for the New Orleans Good Government League meeting and to hear Hon. John M. Parker speak. Major F Seip presided, with Judge E G Hunter chairing after receiving Parker’s telegram noting his absence.
The Pica yune reports Ransdell headquarters moved to the ninth floor of Canal-Louisiana Bank building New Orleans June 19. Messrs Fauntleroy and Montgomery settle into routine campaign work mapping plans and handling office correspondence. Leaders say campaign progress is strong with independent sentiment growing and support seen from city and country parishes.
A flight accident shortly after liftoff claims three aviators in a long race. The cremation of a man is noted in connection with the incident. Authorities investigate the crash site and reported firefighting efforts contained the blaze.
Fifty aviators began the European circuit race at Vincennes to London with stops. Captain Princeton, M Lemartin and M Lenderhon died after midair explosion, tree crash, and benzene explosion. Injured include Gaubert and Billeaux as others escaped unharmed. Weather and crowd scenes described as dawn start drew up to a million observers.
Berlin notes the Kaiser objects to a German press debate on whether married or single soldiers show greater courage. Semi official organs have tabooed the topic. editorials claim Kaiser influence. Writers differ, with arguments that marriage affects recklessness and desire for life versus conquest and hero worship.
Local shop advertises made to order wagons of any kind from Kern's Horseshoe ng shop run by Joe Kern a prep.
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