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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
4
The notice states Ben C. Dawkins of Monroe and Percy Sandel of Monroe as candidates for the Democratic Primary nomination for District Judge in the Sixth District, covering Morehouse and Ouachita parishes.
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. It also announces J.J. MEREDITH of Caldwell parish for re election to the same office from the Third District under party rules.
Authorized notice announces Fred Modom of Morehouse parish as candidate for reelection to the District Attorney of the Sixth Judicial District comprising Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, subject to Democratic primary action.
The candidate from Ouachita Parish seeks nomination to the Robert O. Randle seat. The record notes their bid amid a field of contenders and party procedures.
A political column argues the Republican convention splits show the need for Democrats to set aside personal factions and back a principled ticket. It cites Grant on party duty, questions Bryan’s tactics, and predicts GOP disarray while urging Democrats to seize the November opportunity.
The speaker urges appealing to plain men and educated intellect alike to avoid quarrels. They warn that America's needs require a President of capacity and breadth, with practical experience and understanding of national needs. The future of free government is at stake, and principle must guide the selection of a champion of democracy.
Observers along the Iron Mountain line from Monroe to Columbia report corn cotton and other crops in excellent condition despite areas of overflow. Farmers rapidly recover planting, with many fields already showing strong growth and expectations of abundant yields if the season stays favorable. We urge continued effort and perseverance to secure a good return.
A stray note from the Ouachita Herald recalls the Buttermilk Central, L and N W line between McNeil and Natchitoches, with a cow-bell warning during a whistle shortage. The piece also reviews brewing wars in New Orleans, a bootlegging conviction, and editorials on public recall and political power amid broader national chatter.
Baltimore June 27. The Democratic National Committee members named include Robert Ewing Louisiana and William Jenks Alabama along with John Sanford California and Thomas J. McCue Colorado. The slate lists many states and districts with dozens of names and notes re election for R Ewing and R F Manley.
New Orleans officials face a union of market stall keepers who plan a mass meeting to oppose Dr. Oscar Dowling’s order to close stalls lacking fly screens. Markets threaten voluntary closure if the health board does not allow screening by Wednesday. Mayor Martin Behrman sides with market men, arguing real progress is already underway.
A 2 day meeting opens in Atlanta with about thirty five railroad officials and steamship company representatives. The discussion centers on export cotton handling and demurrage ahead of an expected surge in heavy export trade within months. E H Hinton chairs the Southeastern Freight Association session and notes no definite action yet.
Margaret Mayo has two plays in development and Otis Skinner is set to star again next season in Mismet.
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