13 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1911
Page
1
Candidate Goo Goo accuses rival Henriques of being a product of machine politics as the race heats up. Political rhetoric frames the contest between fall political factions.
In New Orleans on November 15 a Michel Club meeting features James C Henriques accusing Judge Hall and the machine of past elections. He claims Colonel Robert Ewing confessed judgment on charges and questions Hall’s use of the machine to gain office and influence gubernatorial patronage via the Good Government League.
Washington dispatch quotes Agricultural Commissioner Markham advising that the fall potato crop east of the Rockies will be short, with 60 to 70 percent in the Midwest and Northeast. Prices will rise, spring demand strong, and seed costs higher. He recommends sourcing disease free seed from Wisconsin and Minnesota, notes potato diseases in long-cultivated areas, and offers follow up information.
Tonight remains fair with frost unlikely. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and warmer temperatures across the region.
A speaker argues that only one man could save the state from a notorious machine and labels Dr. Aswell as an incident rather than independent. The discourse cites J. M. Parker, the Good Government League, and a plan of nomination as governor. The piece notes the discussion continues on page four.
In Richmond Virginia delegates gathered for the seventeenth annual convention of the National Municipal League. Discussions will cover commission government franchise legislation electoral reform and the work of civic secretaries. Reports from committees on the social evil and the liquor traffic’s relation to municipal administration are also planned.
Report states the aviator escaped serious injury when his aircraft fell within sight of his intended destination. Authorities调查 are reviewing the incident as radar and weather conditions are checked.
Avia tor Rougers crashes his bi plane 125 feet into a field between Pasadena and Long Beach while attempting an Atlantic to Pacific final leg. He is unconscious, unhurt except for cuts and pain, and transported by special train wife and mother chartered. Doctors expect no permanent injury.
Yuan says he will discuss the situation but resolves not to accept the Chinese premiership. No further details on dates or participants are provided.
In Pekin and nearby cities the capital crisis deepens as Yuan Shi Kai plans talks while refusing the premiership. In Shan Si province rebels execute the governor and family, with surrounding areas reported as quiet under defense societies and martial law measures.
The case of Joe Grady seeking release from a retreat and placement in charge of his own affairs was heard by Judge McIntosh on Saturday. Grady attended the hearing, brought from New Orleans by Sheriff Parker, and the judge took the matter under advisement.
Dr. J. B. Aswell candidate for governor plans multiple stops this week including Grayson Monroe Jonesboro Jena Verda Winnfield Dodson and Olla. He spoke to large crowds in Grayson and will address audiences in New Orleans and surrounding parishes during his campaign swing.
Tankow reports the Imperial bombardment of Wu Chang with no noticeable effect. Ten Kilometer station is abandoned due to revolutionary fire. Conditions are otherwise pacific aside from shipping.
After a warm Saturday, a Saturday night storm swept the central and southern United States. Wires fell, many were killed or injured, ships on the Great Lakes faced losses, and freezing temperatures followed. The weather forecast promised rapid relief as temperatures rose from near zero.
In a letter to General Li Yuen Heng Yuan Shikai demands acceptance of a constitution with a limited monarchy and urges allowing the emperor to prove reform sincerity. Martial law is proclaimed at Nanking as General Chang Jen Chung executes suspects and troops move. Rebels retreat fifteen miles. government forces bring up artillery while preserving railroad neutrality. food supplies in Nanking dwindle.
Due to a conflict both events cannot be rescheduled. Dr. Aswell will address the audience at 6 30 Friday evening at the opera house. After the political meeting ends the curtain rises for The Wolf, the other act for the same night.
The Masons Annuity held a meeting at the Masonic hall with A E Keese from Atlanta presenting. Officers elected for the coming year include H D Apgar as past commander Dr G Surghnor as commander R Downes Jr as vice commander W M Washburn as recorder D W Faulk as marshal J E Mason as guard and W C Faulk as sentry.
Dr. Oscar Dowling president of the Louisiana State Board of Health will address the Association of Life Insurance Presidents at its fifth annual convention in New York City on December 13 His topic is The Gospel of Health on Wheels The invitation comes from Robert Lynn Cox general manager and counsel of the organization with a note on promoting life extension through the health movement and the railroad train sanitation campaign in Louisiana Delaware State officers and commissioners from across the United States and Canada are to attend the convention including many leading life insurers and state health officials
Severe wind storm Saturday night followed by sleet and snow has cut telegraph and telephone wires to news centers. The News-Star cannot provide its usual AP news today and expects wires to be back by Tuesday.
Weather outlook suggests a further rise in temperatures tomorrow across the central states with mild to warm conditions expected. Residents should prepare for shifting heat levels and carry water in outdoor activities.
New Orleans reports the south western cotton belt facing the coldest weather for the season in years as a northwester sweeps through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. Winds reached forty to seventy miles per hour with temperature drops from 20 to 60 degrees.
Large crowds gathered as John T. Michel spoke at meetings in Marksville and Mansura, drawing sizable attendance and attention from local residents.
John T. Michel held two large rallies in Avoyelles on Saturday, at Marksville and Mansura, drawing about 500 and a jammed school auditorium audience. Local supporters included prominent figures while speakers praised Michel’s public service and criticized rivals.
Robert O Connor of Algiers aligns with the Good Government League in New Orleans saying the group stands for better and more economical government. He supports redrawing judicial districts and promises to provide all legal services for state boards at no extra cost, aiming to abolish the army of special attorneys.
T H Harris state superintendent of education delivers his first campaign address in Franson Caldwell Parish Louisiana on November 11. He denounces the Marks bills and praises Governor Sanders for help in advancing the state’s educational program over the past three years.
Houston hosts its annual fall carnival with visitors from across Texas. The program includes street shows pageants fireworks college football and aeroplane flights continuing through the week.
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