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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1910
Page
1
Judge Thornton issued his formal announcement yesterday signaling his bid for the United States Senate. The move sets up a notable Republican primary clash in the state with early fundraising and organizational activity already underway.
Judge J R Thorton of Alexandria Louisiana, newly appointed to fill the late S D McEnery's seat, announces his candidacy for the U S Senate. He lists campaign committee members Peece White J W Alexander D T Stafford G W Bolton Sam Weil and says election by the Legislature on November 28 is likely. He pledged faithful service if elected and noted broad support from across the Democratic Party.
Ann Arbor Mich Nov 18 Not since 1905 have fans shown this much interest in a football game in the West as Minnesota and Michigan prepare for the crucial contest on Ferry Field tomorrow in the Western race battle.
Hundreds of visitors and alumni delegations arrive in town as Ann Arbor readies for a historic football showdown. Minnesota enters as a slight betting favorite due to its strong season start, while Michigan backers remain confident in their team’s ability to challenge the Gophers.
Miss Marguerite Sherlock, daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Sherlock, will make a rare debut in Chicago society at a coming out party in a leading hotel tomorrow. Her mother says afterward she may choose invitations freely. The story also notes the AFL label department urging support for organized labor by insisting on the union label when buying gloves.
New Orleans dispatch reports Louisiana Congressmen J E Ransdell outlines support for Governor Harmon as the Democratic presidential candidate due to his Ohio victory and pivotal state location. He backs Clark of Missouri for House Speaker, urges a conservative tariff to lower living costs, and envisions unity to ensure Democratic victory in 1912.
In a tragic incident during a championship event, aviator Mei fell to her death from a high distance. Immediate investigation seeks to determine cause and confirm identities and venue details.
A large mobilization by suffragists pressed for the enactment of an equal rights bill. Protesters and organizers urged lawmakers to pass comprehensive reform securing voting and citizenship rights for women.
A fatal crash at Overland Park aviation field ends Ralph Johnstone’s life after an 800 foot descent. Arch Hoxsey and Bud Mars expected to fly today as the meet continues despite the tragedy. Johnstone had just set a world altitude record at 9,714 feet at Pelmont Park.
Washington on November 18. Dr Harvey W Wiley food expert argues against trusts fixing meat prices. He calls the so called reduction fictitious and a market manipulation by Chicago interests to pressure those opposing fixed prices. He says any short lived drop is not a real permanent decrease.
Paso nov 18 the revolutionist faction backing Diaz opponents welcomes each anti American demonstration and hints the conflict has just begun. Loyal Mexicans here and across the border condemn revolutionary plots while market interests tied to meat prices still hold sway. Analysts say price reductions are tactical, not consumer benevolence, and expect further developments to shift pressure or expose hidden aims.
Charleston November 18. Governor elect Cole Blease denied any knowledge of plans to open racing in South Carolina after his inauguration. He said he loves a good race and has not spoken with a race horse man since he was twenty one. Reported plans mention a new $100,000 race course in Charleston though promoters refuse to specify a date.
Cambridge November eighteen centenary exercises marked the 1810 birth of Asa Gray at Paris New York with Harvard University noting his thirty one year tenure as professor of natural history from 1842 to 1873. Gray helped popularize Darwinian evolution among American naturalists and led the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for a decade and the AAAS as president.
New York Nov. 18 Joseph B Foraker former Ohio senator backs the Republican line despite a weak election showing saying the campaign is over and predicting future party renewal He cites Judson Harmon Woodrow Wilson and Dix as emerging figures while noting Democrats gain cannot be denied A European Miners’ Congress plan to regulate output during strikes is reported.
Washington reports suggest Democratic advantage in upcoming reapportionment as census changes reshape House membership and lines. Democrats could block or push redistricting in key states New York New Jersey Indiana Ohio while gains in the South and Montana shift Senate power, with 10000 union theatrical stage employees noted.
A concise note asserts Democrats are favored to gain influence in the upcoming congressional reapportionment, suggesting strong party prospects and potential shifts in district allocations.
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