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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1914
Page
1
A Progressive candidate named Judge Martin wins the third district seat in a race that reflects broader party momentum. Democrats appear set to retain control of both congressional chambers according to early tallies and party sources.
Incomplete returns show Democrats likely to hold large House majority and potentially Illinois and California races tilt. Progressive strength fading as California reelects Johnson, while Massachusetts votes Democrat for governor and other states keep Republican delegates. Louisiana marks a Progressive win for W. P. Martin in Congress.
New Orleans voters report partial returns show Judge W. P. Martin winning the Third District for the Bull Moose with a likely margin between 500 and 1,000. Early tallies favor Progressive carries in Iberia Lafourche Terrebonne St Mary Vermilion and Assumption while Vermilion leans Democratic and Lafayette remains nearby with a small Democratic edge.
Washington reports on election returns with Democrats poised to hold a majority in the House as 63 seats needed from 85 districts. Senate contests in Nevada California Kansas and Colorado offer little relief for Republicans while Kansas shows a tight race. Former Speaker Joseph G Cannon defeats Frank T O Hair in Illinois Highteenth district.
Chicago November 4 The latest returns show Sullivan Democrat leading in the Senate race with a 55 000 plurality in Cook county where results are nearly complete Fourteen hundred precincts outside Cook county report Sherman Republican with 85000 votes If the ratio holds Sherman would gain a net 14000 in Cook county Democrats dispute that the margin will be kept
With sixty percent of the state reported Penrose leads Palmer by about 200000 votes while Pinechot trails Palmer by 2000. Brumbaugh holds a 128000 edge over his Democratic opponent as Republicans win most state offices. Philadelphia six seat delegation remains solidly Republican with two Democrats defeated. Statewide gains include three new Republican congressmen, two at Democratic expense and one from the Progressives.
In Portland on November 4 the Republican gubernatorial candidate leads by about 300 votes from 15 000 counted with roughly half the state reporting Prohibition leads by about 1 000 from 10 000 counted as results trickle in.
Denver reports Republican George Carlson holds a safe lead over his Democrat challenger as 55,000 votes counted show the drys ahead by about 6000.
Cincinnati reports Frank Willis a Republican has defected from Governor James Cox a Democrat in the race for governor.
Bowling Green Missouri November 4 Speaker Champ Clark said he was surprised by Republican gains across the country and warned that these mixed-up days could bring unexpected results. He noted volatility and the potential for shifts in political fortunes in the near term.
In Trenton on November 4 Democrats failed to canvass districts amid a long congressional session. Early returns indicate New Jersey will send eight Republicans and four Democrats, with Republicans picking up six seats.
Nashville reports Thos C Rye, Democratic candidate for governor, leading early returns over incumbent Gov Ben Hooper. East Tennessee votes light, middle Tennessee heavy. Rye gains in several counties since 1912. Indications show incumbents likely to win re election congressmen and a Democratic Tennessee legislature.
Weather halted turnout across Louisiana on Tuesday undermining returns. Across precincts many districts reported meager participation as no contests reduced voter engagement.
The United States Supreme Court ruled it has no jurisdiction over Mississippi river gambling in Louisiana after dismissing William Rabb’s case for lack of federal authority. Rabb faced fines totaling $1,100 over gambling offenses and pledged to pay the remaining $1,000 after the high court dismissed his constitutional challenge.
The November circular notes substantial recovery in American business, with banks restoring reserves and money easier. It warns the European war will not end soon, while grain and meat regions prosper and demand for war matériel remains strong, aided by a forthcoming Federal reserve system and improved foreign exchange conditions.
A New York report states conditions are improving and business is growing stronger daily. The piece credits persistent effort from local men and the steady rise in commerce and employment.
The Women’s Synodical meeting of the Southern Presbyterian Church in Kentucky gathered in Versailles on November 4 with speakers including Miss Anna B. Binford of Richmond Virginia who discussed young people’s church work. The opening session featured remarks on peace and the need to crush the enemy before peace can come, a view shared by Muscovites.
London reports eight colonels to be promoted to major general in recognition of gallant conduct. Names listed include Sir David Henderson, Henry F. Wilson, James A. Haldane, Henry S. Horne, Frederick D. W. Wing, Hubert de la P. Gough, Edward L. Bulfin, and Aylmer Humier Weston. France awards the Legion of Honor to nineteen British officers and Chevalier crosses to 160 others for actions from August 1 to 39.
Washington dispatches indicate Secretary McAdoo and the Federal Reserve Board see signs of recovery in foreign commerce. Complete port returns reveal large increases with 43,900 bales of cotton forwarded in one day and a October trade balance exceeding 33 million dollars. New Orleans shows steady totals, while overall port activity suggests substantial October gains over September.
The Chicago murder inquiry into Thomas J Peterson a ticket agent continues with Rev Father J J Mullen a jailed priest facing charges. Reportedly the case may reveal mental derangement though Mullen was known as a studious ambitious clergyman awaiting honors from Rome and leaving his parishioners at Holy Rosary.
Fraser Mullen, a Roman Catholic pastor, is jailed after fatally stabbing ticket agent Thomas J. Patterson near Mount Carmel Cemetery on October 20. Witnesses describe a violent, erratic attack following an afternoon saloon visit. Doctors cite brain concussion as a factor in his actions. The inquest resumes with testimonies from Simonni and others.
London reports focus on German squadron close to English shores and the bombardment of the Dardanelles. Emperor Nicholas heads to the front after a manifesto about Russia's Black Sea mission as German and British forces clash with uncertain outcomes.
A Moscow dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas telegraphed greetings to the Merchants' Association, as noted by Reuters Telegram Company. The message confirms formal imperial acknowledgment of the trade group's activities.
London reports that the German army has abandoned its attempt to push along the Belgian coast to Calais. Officials cite flooded terrain, the Belgian remnant under King Albert, and British naval action as factors ending the costly campaign. Berlin also notes the floodwaters may decide future German movement.
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