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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
4
The News-Star opposes Judge Hall for governor while affirming no personal enmity. It cites democratic process concerns, past support for Hall to the Supreme Court, and urges resignation if Hall seeks multiple offices, warning of potential conflicts over law and policy.
The speaker objects to Judge Hall the candidate rather than the man, noting he clings to one good job while supporters seek different roles and predicting further remarks as the campaign proceeds. The critique aims at the associate justice-elect and his public reception.
In a Shreveport Times Sunday editorial, Hall is accused of betraying the people of North Louisiana by leveraging a high office for personal gain. The piece denounces his alignment with Parker and a Bossism plot, urging accountability and warning against rewarding a bolting Democracy.
The New Orleans convention of the Good Government League crowned Justice-elect L. E. Hall as governor candidate while Sen. Henry L. Gueydan vacillated then accepted a bid for lieutenant governor. The piece denounces the process as boss driven and hypocritical affecting Louisiana voters.
A collage of short items from New Iberia papers includes editor Millard's lightning damaged office, Dr. Smith joining an anti saloon group, Welch promoting a New Iberia to Jeanerette and Franklin railroad, Goo Goos versus Regulars political jabs, campaign chatter, and a New York City hall justice scales dispatch.
The Alexandria Town Talk cites a surgeon who removed bone from a woman's skull and supposedly cured her piano obsession. It notes the idea of locating the so called singing bone and hints at experimental remedies.
In Monroe the three governor hopefuls John T. Michel Dr Aswell and Judge Hall each command local backing. Michel is expected to draw a large city parish vote while Aswell has strong support and Hall may struggle to carry city or parish amid resentment toward Judge Hall’s placement and opposition to Parker leadership.
A father counsels his son on marriage to embrace partnership over bachelor habits. The exchange frames domestic harmony as the core of successful wedlock. Local voice emphasizes enduring commitment and practical spousal roles.
Clarence Funk, manager of the International Harvester Company, faces scrutiny as his upcoming testimony before the Lorimer investigating committee is anticipated to provoke controversy and raise questions about corporate conduct. The outcome could influence political and business reputations amid ongoing inquiries.
A brief item notes a man making convincing eyes that draw attention. The lighthearted line hints at playful urban humor and social scene chatter without further details.
A reliable report notes a large enthusiastic Ouachita parish delegation totaling eighteen men. Although described as fervent, their conduct before and after the event did not match the expected enthusiasm.
Supporters laud Col. Bob Ewing for his bold stance and willingness to call a spade a spade. Admirers praise his courage and clarity in expressing his views.
Three figures named Dr. Aswell Johnny Michel and a third unnamed participant form a promising triangle. The text hints at an impending unusual occurrence as they converge, suggesting a notable moment or clash in the offing.
The unbossed press attacks Mr. Atwell for allowing Mr. Ewing to back him for Governor. The piece condemns a candidate’s choice of supporters as an awful indiscretion in politics.
Mrs. Given offers a meal in exchange for splitting wood. Willie, a conservationist, responds with a stubborn refusal, stating he cannot cut the wood. The exchange hints at rural manners and the era’s chores dynamic.
The Monroe News Star urges parents to teach children swimming and to emphasize practical water safety. The Richland Beacon News notes more progress comes from teaching them to “get in the swim” than from mere water exposure.
A lighthearted item notes the ongoing announcements of newborns in the community drawing rubbernecking remarks from locals. The tone is playful and regional in flavor, highlighting social curiosity around new arrivals.
A collection of quirky clippings notes the boll weevil’s waning impact while ice sales shrink, a Girard post office burns, a Gulfport couple welcomes five sets of twins in eight years, and the odd death of Frank Paine from laughter.
Local booster notes Monroe as the finest town of its size on earth emphasizing community spirit and pride in local achievements.
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