Levee District Board Approves 1912 Tax Plan and Resignations
Rayville Louisiana June 18 1912 meeting of the Tensas Basin Levee District notes minutes waived. The board authorizes sheriff to settle levee taxes with St L I M S Ry Co for 1911 in Franklin and Caldwell parishes and instructs assessors to use mileage figures for future tax rolls. A five mill levy for 1912 is declared with tax collection and transmission to the state treasury. Resignation of attorney M C Thompson accepted.
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Rayville
Board of Commissioners
Tensas Basin Levee District
T. B. Gilbert
A. H. Davenport
J. R. Hewitt
Q. T. Hardiner
F. A. Brown
E. Young
J. D. Humble
Clyde Turner
Capt. Hoffman
Davenport
Tensas Basin Levee
Franklin, la
Franklin Parish
Caldwell
Caldwell Parish
O’ Franklin
Franklin
Hardiner
Hewitt
State of
Louisiana
General Assembly
Governor Hall holds off on appointments in late session
In Rouge June 22 reports say Governor Hall has issued few nominations as the legislature nears adjournment. Observers fear delays to after adjournment to test appointees' abilities, aiming for Senate confirmations two years hence. A board reshuffle plan is paused until after the session ends. A dipping service will operate June 20 with tiered charges per head.
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Senate
B. S. Sacksionie
Sackstonie
P.O
Dunn
Clubwomen's Convention Opens in San Francisco
San Francisco hosts the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention with a record turnout expected. Delegates arrive by train from state federations and city clubs, chartered trains aiding transportation. An opening grand concert at the auditorium marks the start, followed by a Palace Hotel reception and Wednesday morning business sessions.
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San Francisco
Cal
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Palace Hotel
General Federation
Inter State Commerce Commission suspends rail tariff on cotton seed
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until December 28 the general tariff filed for the Southwestern railroads. The move would raise rates by about ten percent on cotton seed products from Oklahoma to Texas and other points.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern
Oklahoma
Texas
Congress stalls as conventions loom and funds expire
Washington report notes Congress marking time ahead of the Democratic convention. The Senate opens at 10 30 a m and recesses for three days. The House meets at noon and also recesses three days for the Baltimore gathering. About a dozen federal supply bills await action and current appropriations expire June 30. An extension into the next fiscal year seems not unlikely.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Baltimore
Roosevelt Visits Chicago Propels Kissel Kars Parade
Upon arrival in Chicago Roosevelt traveled in National Chairman Alexander H. Revell's Kissel Kar "50" from the station to the Congress Hotel. The Roosevelt party and others used Kissel Kars owned by Chicago residents William Woodley J. J. Collins Dr. William Martin Frederick Bode and F. P. Choate.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Alexander H. Revell
Congress Hotel
Roosevelt
Forsythe Returns Home After Baton Rouge Victory
Dr. A. A. Forsythe arrived back Saturday night from Baton Rouge where he had been since the opening of the legislature. His first visit home since the great victory drew congratulations from many friends, who had planned a demonstration but he slipped in unseen.
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A. A. Forsythe
Baton Rouge
Preliminary hearing set for Campbell case in ward nine
Houston Campbell charged with the killing of Ollie Mathis in ward nine faces a preliminary hearing this afternoon. Judge Madison misses due to his mother's critical condition. the evidence may be taken before the clerk of court and submitted to him at Bastrop.
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Houston Campbell
Ollie Mathis
Ward Nine
Madison
Bastrop
News-Star Want AGs Best Salt Getters
The article states that the News-Star highlights the need for Attorney Generals to act as top salt getters, framing AGs as key officials in pursuing nutrient management and consumer protection roles.
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News-Star
Alabama Coal Output in 1911 Falls 6.8 Percent
Alabama produced 15 018 965 short tons of coal in 1911 valued at 19 077 489 dollars. production declined about 10 percent from 1910. Coke output dropped 29 percent, while total decrease was 1 092 497 tons despite a 200 000 ton rise for other uses. average price rose to 1.27 per ton.
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Alabama
E. W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
World Unity Conference Moves Toward One Global Church
At Lambeth Palace London a joint English American prelates conference convenes to plan a world church unity meeting. Attendees include Archbishops of Canterbury and York and Episcopal commissioners Bishop Anderson Bishop Vincent Bishop Hall and Dr William Manning. New York favored as future venue.
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Christian Union
London
Lambeth Palace
Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of
York
Church of England
Episcopal Church In
America
Anderson
Chicago
Vincent
Ohio
Hall
Vermont
William T. Manning
Trinity Church
New York City
Movement For
Christian Unity
American Episcopal Church
England
Europe
New York
Grand Prix Revival Opens in Dieppe Circuit
Paris reports crowds head to Dieppe for a two day Grand Prix road race starting at dawn. The 47.8 mile triangular circuit along the English Channel hosts 50 plus entries from multiple nations, with the United States represented and hopes for new world road racing records. Chicago notes over 5 million dollars spent by delegates and visitors in ten days tied to the convention and related entertainment and lodging.
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Paris
Dieppe
Europe
Atlantic
English Channel
France
England
United States
Italy
Germany
Belgium
Switzerland
Chicago
French Language Congress Opens in Quebec
The largest gathering of French language advocates in America opened in Quebec with St Francois Langelier acting for the Governor General. Delegates from Louisiana and other French centers in the United States and nearly all Canada attend. The week will focus on preservation defence and culture of French in America.
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Quebec
America
St Francois Langelier
Louisiana
United States
Canada
President Taft receives telegrams of praise from Pennsylvania admirer
Washington June 23 telegrams of congratulations pour in to President Taft. A message from A M Littleton of Winchester Maryland mocks the Bull Moose and the donkey metaphor suggesting restraint of the opposing Bale Baltimore party and implying domestic calm.
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Washington
Mr. Taft
Pennsylvania
A. M. Littleton
Winchester
Warning Notice to Trespass and Permit Cancellations
Dixie Lumber Co warns all persons to stay off their property and announces cancellation of all fishing permits. The company cites abuse of privileges as the reason for taking this step.
Olympic Team Reaches Antwerp by Steamship Finland
The American Olympic team arrived in Antwerp aboard the steamship Finland on June 24 and appears in good condition. The Finland is scheduled to depart for Stockholm on Wednesday.
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Antwerp
Finland
Stockholm
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