Wilson Sweep Probable as Senator Ransdell Optimistic
Senator Ransdell gives an upbeat assessment on prospects for the Democrats as Wilson appears likely to sweep, signaling strong party momentum.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1916
Page
1
Wilson Landslide Hinted By Louisiana Senator Ransdell
In New York Senator Joseph E. Ransdell predicts a Wilson landslide after touring six states. He cites support from Republicans switching to Wilson for an administration seen as peaceful and prosperous, noting Hughes as a poor campaigner and general voter content. The piece references a continued report on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Ransdell
Louisiana
Wilson Sed Marshall
New York
Baltimore
Wilson
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Hughes
Ransdell
Hartford
Conn
West
California
Progressive Movement
Pro
Fraud Charged Over Transfer of Bank Stock
C Clark and A H Kelley sue in district court via attorney John M Munhol wra against WK Mitchell former president of Union National Bank. They seek cancellation of a deed to 240 acres near Monroe alleging Mitchell gave 49 shares of Vindtn National Bank stock valued at 125 per share while the stock was worthless and the bank insolvent. Sale dated May 15 1915. bank closed June 9 after. Plaintiffs claim deed should read 5.40 cash and that Mitchell as bank president and chair of the board knew the bank’s true condition. They allege stock was used to drain the farm from the plaintiffs as part of a pretense to rid himself of the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Clark
A. H. Kelley
District Court
John M. Munhol
Wra
Federal Bank
Mitchell
Union National Bank
Revival Draws Large Congregation at Local Baptist Church
A week night revival drew a full house with all church seats filled including the main auditorium, Sunday School room, and three balconies. Dr. Truett preached as enthusiastic attendees, including skilled school choruses and a new chorus Shine Where You Are, while Mr Wolslagel led music with Mr Hammond assisting. The service featured Beulah Land and Have Thine Own Way as highlights, ending with a closing chorus and duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Hammond
Jesus
Beulah Land
Landslide for President Wilson reported by political writer
A political writer of national reputation sees no chance for Hughes in the election, indicating a landslide for President Wilson. The piece emphasizes strong support for Wilson and dismisses Hughes as a contender.
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Hughes
Wilson Victory Likely in 1916 Electoral Vote Debate
Washington reports six weeks of touring through states lead to a Democratic landslide forecast for Wilson. The analysis lists solid and probable states totaling 252 to 271 electoral votes, noting peace sentiment and labor support as Wilson’s main strengths, with Hughes trailing in several key regions.
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Washington
San Diego
Boston
Wilson
New York
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
N. Carolina
Oklahoma
S. Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
California
Colorado
Idaho
Linds
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
N. Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Dakota
Utah
Weslington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Hughes
Connecticut
Delaware
Iona
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
West Virginia
West
Middle West
Illinois
Hughes Risks Progressive Vote With Safe Candidate Strategy
The piece argues Hughes follows a Parker era path by courting a conservative base and alienating Progressives. It notes the campaign mirrors 1904 tactics with a “safe and sane” candidate, appealing to the Constitution, risking a small Civil War era style vote split while Roosevelt gains momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Parker
William J. Bryan
Parker
Roosevelt
Hughes
Parker Road
Col. Roosevelt
French Liner Doukkala Drives Off Submarine Attack
Toulon dispatch says the French liner Doukkala repelled a submarine attack after a 45 minute fight. The submarine fired seven shells before withdrawal, with no injuries reported aboard the liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Doukkala
Fred
Monroe Boy Fells From Hotel Roof in Shreveport
M P Handy a 25 year old Monroe salesman died after walking off the Youree hotel roof in Shreveport. A coroner jury ruled accidental with Handy struck on his right temple and body bruised. His body was shipped to Monroe for burial after identification by cousin B B Handy.
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Shreveport
Handy
Monroe Grocer Company
Youree
Monroe
B. B. Handy
M. P Handy
U-67 May Convey Deutschland Back to Germany
Washington reports that Germany’s submarine Deutschland being conveyed back by U S submarine U 57 is unconfirmed. Some quarters doubt the move as a convoyed ship may lose merchant immunity and take on the warship status of its conveyer.
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Washington
Germany
National Campaign Ends Tonight in Presidential Race
Associated Press reports that the final day of the national campaign features last appeals by presidential candidates and top speakers. President Wilson will receive returns at Sadow Lawn and Justice Hughes at a New York hotel as voting wraps up around midnight.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
Sadow Lawn
Justice Hughes
Justice Says 60000 Negroes Registered Fraudulently
The Department of Justice asserts that about 60,000 Black residents were moved from the South to northern and midwestern states including Ohio Indiana and Illinois with many registering fraudulently and plans to intimidate voters. Investigators report rampant padding of registration lists with fictitious names and repeaters aiming to vote under false identities. Conspiracies to deter voters are to be prosecuted under federal law.
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Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Department of Justice
United States
Proball
Parker Sees Landslide for President Wilson
Long Branch November 4 John M Parker telegraphs from Michigan that Progressives in the middle and western states are rallying to President Wilson and that signs of a landslide for Wilson are forming across the region.
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Long Branch
John M Parker
Michigan
Wilson
Middle
Connemara and Retriever Sunk After Ship Collision
The London and North Western Railway steamer Connemara bound for Holyhead collided with the Retriever in the channel last night. Both ships sank with about 400 feared dead and only one survivor reported. Officials say Americans aboard are not confirmed, with about fifty passengers and thirty one crew aboard the Connemara.
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London, Navy
London and Northwestern Railway
Connemara
Greenore
Hollyhead
Retriever
Railway Company
Railway and Marine
Con
Equipment Ready for Through Train Service
Superintendent A R Taylor of the Louisiana division says a new through train from New Orleans to Omaha will run via Alexandria Monroe Little Rock Fort Smith and Kansas City. Vice President Robertson inspects the route from Pine Bluff to Omaha as equipment is prepared. Southbound timing set for 12 45 p m. northbound is undecided. The Monroe to New Orleans leg trims 14 hours to about eight and a half hours.
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Alexandria
Monroe
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Kansas City
Robertson
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain System
Pine Iuff
Ark
Omaha
Louisiana Division
Texas & Pacific
Taylor
New Orleans
News Orleans
Berlin Reports German Gains and Allied Counter Attacks
Berlin says German forces repulsed French and British in Gueudecourt Seabouets and Courcelette sectors while Allies claim advances. Submarine withdrawals occur as heavy fighting continues on Galicia fronts and near the Romanian border with no clear gains. British trenches near Cuinehy were retaken after a German counterattack. overall front activity remains high with shifting positions.
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Berlin
Teutons
Associated Press
Galicia
France
Gueudecourt
Seabouets
Courcelette
Twenty Seven men entombed in mine tragedy
In Birmingham Alabama on November 4 a mine explosion believed caused by gas left twenty seven men trapped. Eighteen victims include nine white workers and eighteen black workers with two unidentified black men recovered. Two whites and three black men escaped through debris as rescuers race to reach the others.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Bessie Mines
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