Louisiana Legislature to Declare Governor Cander Seventy
The Louisiana Legislature plans to declare Governor Cander seventy next Tuesday. The announcement indicates a formal ceremonial action by the state body.
30 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
1
The Louisiana Legislature plans to declare Governor Cander seventy next Tuesday. The announcement indicates a formal ceremonial action by the state body.
The article outlines looming primary battles as Jared Young Sanders eyes a U S Senate seat with Paul M. Lambremont poised to become Governor upon the current governor's exit. It notes possible alliances around Foster and Sanders and reports Mayor Behrman meeting Governor in Baton Rouge amid a shifting political landscape.
State Senator Bilbo addressed about 150 people in the open air after public hall and schoolhouse refusals. Hon S A Witherspoon followed with remarks urging voters not to re elect A M Byrd to Congress citing Byrd’s links to a secret Jackson caucus. Varda man supporters reportedly held a secret caucus to nominate a county ticket for next year’s elections.
A report states the Mayor avoided backing a Senator but would support Garland Dupre for Governor. Henriques and other city delegates canvassed the Governor who reportedly declined to go on record while signaling caution. Friends of Speaker Dupre claim backing may be forthcoming.
Baton Rouge June 30. After a bitter floor denunciation Haas and Furlow fought in the House hallway as mutual enemies intervened. Haas struck Furlow three times prompting guards and legislators to separate them. The House then denied Haas floor privileges.
The wording indicates a strong pledge and expectation that Senator Sanders will win after the upcoming Tuesday morning, signaling a clear political forecast or pledge regarding the election result.
Baton Rouge reports a broad promise of support for Governor Sanders as successor to the late Senator McEnery. The balance suggests no Senate contest, though minor opposition from Ransdell and Broussard may appear as compliments or political sentiment. Sanders faced a choice between completing his term and avoiding a vacancy during the Exposition crisis.
The funeral for the late Sena Tor Samuel D P McEnery was held this morning. The service occurred in the city with local officials in attendance.
Thousands filled streets and the McEnery home as his funeral was held in New Orleans. Father Beaver led rites at St Mary Street before the casket was moved to Metairie Cemetery. A Congressional delegation from Louisiana and guests from Alabama Oregon and other states attended.
This morning all leading businesses in Orleans closed from 10 30 to 11 o clock while bells tolled. Court adjourned during the hour and sheriff and clerk offices were closed. Flag on the government building flew at half mast. In West Monroe all businesses and factories also closed for Senator McEnery's funeral hour.
Colonel Roosevelt will meet President Taft this afternoon at Beverly Massachusetts instead of Burgess Point.
Music notes announce Hudnall's Orchestra will perform dancing nights at the Park on Tuesdays and Fridays with music described as better than ever.
The preliminary hearing for Dr. T. W. Loper and Mrs. Pearl Dunn on charges of administering poison to C. E. Dunn was continued by Judge F. X. Ransdell due to the absence of a treating physician and a yard man. State attorney A. B. Snyder and defense lawyers were present as Dunn testified about the alleged poisoning and the sequence of events. The delay also awaits a poison analysis report from State Chemist A. L. Metz in New Orleans.
Lynchburg June 30 John W Daniel senior United States Senator from Virginia and longtime favorite son died at the Lynchburg sanitarium at 10:35 p m from a cerebral hemorrhage near the brain causing paralysis. His illness began with a stroke in Philadelphia last October and he had limited public appearances since then.
Baton Rouge June 30 The sudden death of Senator McEnery opens political maneuvering as Jim Bailey runs for Congress to succeed Pujo. If Bailey loses, he may face Lambremont who is expected to seek a second term as governor. Friends fear renewed feud could cloud the next state campaign.
In memory of Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery a funeral was held in New with family and mourners paying respects. Local clergy led prayers and reflecting speakers highlighted his public service and long career.
William C. Brown president of the New York Central Railroad argues in the Independent that boosting land use and agriculture is the remedy for high living costs. He notes poor farm yields versus European outputs and urges expanding farming to feed a growing population. He cites wheat yields and urges action in New York.
A Mississippi fisher, A F Free, has kept his dead son with the family for five years. While camping above Greenville he embalmed the boy and built a catalpa coffin boat to transport toward Alabama. Circumstances prevented burial and the body remained aboard during river travels.
The undersigned form a partnership for the general practice of medicine and surgery and offer their best care. Office located at Calhoun. B. L. Hodge and D. Hodge, Calhoun, La., June 27, 1910. 27-61
A dispatch from Wymore Nebraska reports that St. Joseph was nearly wiped off the map by a morning fire. The blaze caused losses over a quarter of a million dollars with no deaths reported.
A large delegation travels from Baton Rouge to attend a funeral for Henry. The Assembly and Senate members left the capital to pay respects to the late figure.
Delegations from both houses of the General Assembly state officials and Baton Rouge residents left on the early morning train for New Orleans to attend the funeral of late U S Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery. The Senate clears its calendar of minor appropriation bills.
A Baton Rouge telegraph reports on a June 29 session where Mr. Smith proposed a commission form bill for municipalities. Amendments sought to exempt Monroe Baton Rouge and Lake Charles with a 7 500 population threshold were debated. Furlow and Locke timely struck out Monroe and Lake Charles respectively. The final passage retained exemptions for New Orleans Monroe Baton Rouge and Lake Charles.
Robert Jackson a strike-breaker was shot in the thigh Tuesday night near Ferriday while heading to the round-house. He fired back when followed by unseen assailants. the wound was treated locally and he will be sent to St Louis company hospital. The Ferriday strike has been ongoing for over a month with recent arrivals from Little Rock.
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