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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
4
The News Star announces BEN C. DAWKINS of Monroe and PERCY SANDEL of Monroe as candidates for the Sixth District District Judge nomination. The district includes Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, with primary election action to follow.
The News-Star announces Burk A. Bridges of Claiborne Parish as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner from the Third District subject to Democratic party action.
Caldwell Parish candidate J J Meredith seeks renomination by the Democratic party for the Third District Railroad Commissioner post.
Fred M. Odom of Morehouse parish declares candidacy for re election as District Attorney for the Sixth Judicial District comprising Morehouse and Ouachita parishes. He enters the Democratic primary.
A statement from the District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District outlines the procedures and goals guiding the Democratic primary. The guidance focuses on fair processes, voter engagement, and district law enforcement perspectives shaping campaign conduct.
Robert O. Randle is subjected to the Democratic primary process. The piece notes his candidacy and the party's internal procedures ahead of the vote.
A town celebrates Mayor Forsythe who defeated opposition attempts to remove him by state legislature. The article credits his fourteen years of public service and loyal supporters, noting the decisive Senate victory at Baton Rouge and the resilience of his leadership.
The article notes the shift from a millionaire driven Senate to a new order under Democratic leadership. It lists remaining leaders Penrose Smoot Lodge Crane Root and forecasts Crane’s retirement in March and broader term limits through 1915 and 1917. It predicts a Democratic regulation of big business and a changing political landscape.
Andrew Forsythe secures successive victories over rivals, expanding influence as a reformer with modern public ideas. The piece likens him to a mighty oak against bamboo, promising continued success and public service as supporters pledge a welcome on his return amid battles over a just legislation.
A syndicated column notes the National Federation of Women's Civics pushes to limit divorce on trivial grounds. It argues for uniform stricter laws across states, cites Reno marriages, and urges reforms to marriage as well as divorce laws.
American ambassador Henry Lane Wilson said the Mexican government gained strength after recent rebel defeats in the north. He noted thousands of Americans were returning to major cities as peace efforts and economic restoration promise improved conditions in Mexico City and surrounding areas.
A frightened coughing spell in Neenah Wisconsin left a man with two broken ribs, doctors report. The advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds and lung weakness, with claims of a free trial bottle and guaranteed satisfaction.
Cambridge June 29 Harvard University closes its 276th year, graduation of 500 plus students. Old Massachusetts Hall hosts president fellows and alumni as the class of 1887 marks its 25th reunion with marches to Sanders Theatre and Memorial Hall and alumni meeting.
Local advertisement touts Ridge Roll at 5 cents per foot with freight prepaid to Monroe. It promises promotions including street car excursions free picture shows and home industry trade while declaring bookkeepers and collectors will cease to exist. Sheet metal work is offered.
The almanac says summer begins tomorrow at 2 09 PM EST with the longest day of the year about 16 hours of daylight. It notes Earth reaches its perihelion tomorrow and will move away from the sun until December 21. Chase Collens Co advertises cool beverages in downtown Washington.
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