11 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1911
Page
1
Mighel Stantd Avoyells Tour met the people and delivered plain spoken business talks. He engaged attendees with direct messages and outlined plans impacting local audiences.
John T. Michel with Anthony Muller and Loys Charbonnet toured Bordelonville Moreauville and Cottonport covering about forty miles. Crowds ranged from 75 in Bordelonville to 200 in Moreauville as Capdevielle and Boyer praised Michel and French English speeches paired with strong local enthusiasm.
A Louisiana parish meeting featured strong endorsements for candidate Michel. Speakers claimed ring politics influence elections, urged support for Michel, and highlighted Judge Lawrensen's backing. Muller of New Iberia spoke in both French and English, noting his two speeches and sharp wit.
Prominent men from Otis & Hough Cleveland and Colorado Springs arrive to inspect the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf line with General Manager J M Parker. Mr George W York loses clothes and cash on a Pullman theft en route to Little Rock. he borrows attire to reach a clothing store. The visitors will inspect the railroad property and the Grayling Lumber Company reorganization financing.
After a year as Monroe’s passenger and ticket agent for the V S and P Mr J W Black resigns. He will be succeeded today by Mr T C Drew. Black will rest several weeks then move to Memphis Tennessee to join the Illinois Central Railroad.
A. H. Colvin of the Jackson Independent based in Jonesboro is noted as a visitor to the city today.
A backer for Henriques blocks Du Pre’s bid in a disputed candidacy contest. The maneuver shifts support and fuels a political clash as rivals challenge the move.
James C. Henriques at Our Lady of Lourdes Hall accuses Robert Ewing of using John T. Michel to oust H Garland Dupre and later attack Michel to back Joseph F. E. Ransdell. Henriques touts Dupre's defeat as part of a broader political clash in New Orleans.
Berlin reports an inspired telegram from Cologne confirms Emperor William reprimanded the Crown Prince for supporting attacks on Morocco policy and bellicose Reichstag comments. The heir is said to express his views but within proper channels, and will return to Potsdam this evening.
Secretary E W Anderson of the Progressive League has taken up hay through rates from Monroe to northern points at the request of growers. A letter from CC Perkins of Iron Mountain road outlines approved maxima: 27 cents to Kansas City 25 cents to St Louis 18 cents to Memphis 15 cents to Little Rock with intermediate territorial application. Memphis rate provides basis for calculating through rates. southeast points lack published through rates.
An article reports Emperor William reprimanding his son the Crown Prince, an act that stirs public discussion on royal authority and succession within the imperial court. No other names or dates are provided in the readable text.
Nov 11 Pekin reports fluctuating fortunes as a telegram from Yuan Shi Kai says he cannot come to Pekin and shows a bleak view of the crisis. Yuan and Li's allies clash over policy, hinting at possible internal strife.
Taft's return signals renewed official activity in Washington with Congress out of session for weeks. Officials expect early campaign activity and consultations on the annual message. International events from Tripoli to China and the McNamara trial in Los Angeles loom as major news. Canada's twelfth Parliament opens its first formal day with ceremonial proceedings.
The ceremony by the Duke of Connaught opens Thursday. Major events include the AFL convention in Atlanta, Road Builders in Rochester, Trans Mississipp i Commercial Congress in Kansas City, infant mortality study group in Chicago, Apple Congress in Denver, plus Canadian Club banquet in New York. Also noted are battlefield monuments dedications, a land and irrigation expo in Chicago, the National Horse Show in New York, and key college football games among Yale Princeton, Michigan Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin Minnesota.
Curt Wiehe recently arrived to head the Lyceum Theatre orchestra and will open a music class for a select group of students. He is highly recommended and regarded as an accomplished pianist. He expects no difficulty filling the limited pupil slots.
Charles B. Wolfson died after a brain wound inflicted Thursday morning. Dr A H Gladden also died at West Monroe Sanitarium after a long struggle. Wolfson lived 36 hours. both bodies prepared for burial and to be sent to New Orleans with family. Bond set at 5000.
Monroe society notes the Lyceum Orchestra, recently upgraded, will host social functions all winter. It will play the latest music, with special requests granted, and has already been booked for several dances.
There is little danger from a cold or grip unless pneumonia follows, which this remedy prevents. Chamberlains Cough Remedy has gained a great reputation and wide sale for curing colds and grip and can be relied upon with confidence. For sale by all druggists.
Mr Fred Hanna presents a comparative statement of resources and expenditures for Ouachita Parish covering budgets for 1910 11 and legislatively fixed items. The report lists roads and bridges costs, public services, charitable items, and allocations to high school and agricultural programs with totals and specific accounts.
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