Aswell Refuses to Withdraw From Governor Race
Dr. J B Aswell, candidate for governor, says he will not withdraw from the gubernatorial race to pursue the United States Senate. He expects a second primary to settle the contest, likely between himself and John T Michel, and denies plans for any meeting with Judge Hall.
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J. B. Aswell
News-Star
Dr. Aswell
John T. Michel
Judge Hall
Aswell
Senate
United States Senate
New Orleans
New Orleans Picayune
Monroe
James R. Aswell
Ouachita
Louisiana
Asell
the Arts High School
Luther . Hall
Natchitoches
Monroe Louisiana System advertised to 1000 southern cities
Citizens urged to support 81000 subscriptions to the New Realty and Immigration Association to advertise Quachita. The Monroe Louisiana system aims to develop 50060 acres of land, with commissions of 5.00 per acre, under the Southern Commercial Congress guidance, led by B F Arthur to raise stock subscriptions and attract industrious farmers.
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Monroe
Louisiana
Mason and Dixon Lines
Southland
South
Southern Commercial Congress
Washington
North
B. F. Arthur
A Brave Bride Fights Pirates Aboard Ship
The Juteopolis, a four masted clipper from China, chased pirates along the Kiang river during a honeymoon voyage of Capt. Frank Downs and his wife Jessie Carter Downs. Mrs. Downs fired two shots repelling sixty attackers, prompting executions of pirates in Canton.
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Herusband
New York
China
Frank Downs
Jessie Carter
Bathmore
Ateopolis
Kiang
Farmers urged to back land settlement push by July
A community appeal urges citizens to support a land settlement effort with early contributions. Mr. Arthur reports strong early gifts from 25 to 500 dollars and a 1000 dollar pledge as farmers in the North prepare to thrash wheat by mid July. Prof and Mrs R J Smith of Ruston visited Monroe to hear Dr. Aswell at Sugar's theatre.
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Arthur
R. J. Smith
Ruston
Monroe
Dr. Aswell
Sugar’s Theatre
Rumored reform plan targets Louisiana governor race
An Observer reports a leaked plan by the Good Government League to nominate Luther Hall for Governor and John M Parker for U S Senate in New Orleans on June 21. The scheme allegedly includes post election resignations and swift lieutenant governor appointments, with various local figures named as potential successors.
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Good Government League
League
New Orleans
Luther FE. Hall
John M. Parker
New Orelans
United States
Select Committee
Luther
John M
Washington
Hall
Monroe Realty and Immigration Association to be formed
The Monroe Realty and Immigration Association will be organized within days with a $12 000 fundraising goal. Banks coordinate oversight for safe management and stock subscriptions are business tied, not charity. The address cites a shift in Monroe, urged by Farm Lands Congress and the Southern Commercial Congress via G Grosvenor Dawe to boost regional prosperity.
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Monroe Realty and Immigration Association
Monroe
Farm Lands Congress
Southern Commercial Congress
Washington, D. C
G. Grosvenor Dawe
Riots Claim Many Lives as Diaz Refuses Resignation
Turmoil erupts after protests turn violent at the Good Samaritan Home as supporters demand President Diaz resigns. Officials report multiple deaths and widespread damage amid chaotic confrontations.
Mexican Situation Laid Before President Amid Instability
The article notes Americans view the Mexican crisis as critical despite ongoing peace talks. It questions Madero and De La Barra's ability to restore order and foresees continued disorder harming business, with expert financiers uneasy about Mexico’s road ahead.
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Madero
President de la Barra
Republic
Mexico
Ransdell Plans Solo Campaign and Ruston Rally
Joseph E K Ransdell will not hire a campaign manager and will accompany his secretary John Fauntleroy to Louisiana when Congress adjourns. They intend to conduct a vigorous campaign style based on their past district efforts. Invitations go to all avowed candidates for the July Fourth Ruston celebration, with uncertainty about attendance amid busy schedules.
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Washington
Joseph KE. Ransdell
John Fauntleroy
Louis'ana
Congress
Fauntleroy
Ransdell
Broussard
Ruston
Sanders
Foster
Pujo
Brossard
No pardon for John R Walsh in aviation and Mexican unrest
Taft declined to grant Walsh's pardon while a Denver St Louis aviator spectacle drew crowds. In Mexico City rioting left seven dead with thirty six wounded. police clashed with demonstrators and Guadalajara saw more violence before a governor resignations and looming government changes.
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Taft
St. Louis
Denver
Idaho
Gulf of Mexico
Mexico City
Sever
Gupadalajara
Hostilities Ordered Reopened in Conduits State
Juarez reports resumption of hostilities in Conduits where General Madernn orders Insurrectes to advance on Salo to seize the capital from Federals and install a provisional government.
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Juarez
Conduits
Madernn
Salotillo
No Pardon for John R R Walsh at Fort Leavensworth
John R Walsh received a telegram from his Chicago son informing him President Taft refused to grant his pardon. The warden delivered the news and Walsh did not show shock or disappointment.
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John RR. Walsh
Fort Leavensworth
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Taft
Walsh
St Louis Aviator Shot by Suspect in Denver Hotel
Von Puhl, a St Louis aeronaut, was shot last night in a Denver hotel. Frank H. Henwood, a New York salesman, is jailed on charges of the shooting. Two bystanders were slightly hurt by stray bullets.
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Denver
Colo
von Puhl
Frank H. Henwood
New York
Idaho Sails to Gulf as River Falls Prompt Warship Move
Natchez Mississippi river drop forces the United States Battleship Idaho to depart at 8 30 AM for the Gulf of Mexico with a planned Bayou Sara stop tonight. In Chicago officials unveil a bold air meet plan for August with a staged aerial battle and counterattack by aircraft.
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Idaho
Natchez
Miss
Mississippi River
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Bayou Sara
Chicago
International Aviation Meet
Carload of Women Seek Divorce Under Reno Law
A party of New York women arrived in Reno by Pullman on the Overland Limited seeking divorces under the six months residence provision of the new law. They stayed at Riverside Hotel and began searching for cottages or housing to establish the required residence before filing.
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Reno
Overland Limited
New York
Limited
Riverside
Auction Set for Bunyan’s Book of Martyrs at Sothebys
A copy of Free’s Book of Martyrs owned by the Bedford Literary Institute was offered at public auction today at Sotheby’s in London. The manuscript is valued by collectors as it is believed to have belonged to John Bunyan during his imprisonment.
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London
Free
Bedford Literary Institute
Sotheby's
John Bunyan
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and Are
New Realty and Immigration Association
Quachita
Mrs. Downs
Little Company
Bigs
Canton
Observer
Jim’ Bailey
Bailey
Opelousas
Lee Thomas
Shreveport
Fred Claiborne
Sam Atkinson
Johnn
E’’ Michel
Organization of
President Diaz
de la Barra
Presi
Rio Grande
J. W. Flannagan
Kirby Lumber Company
Senator Bailey
Texas
White House
Mr. Flannagan
Becaus
Diaz
Clarks
Congressman Rasdell
Reno, Nev
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