25 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1911
Page
1
A cordial welcome occurred in Agadia Parish at a Crowley gathering led by Michel. The event drew attendees despite inclement weather, highlighting local solidarity and community spirit.
John T. Michel spoke to a crowded City Hall audience in Crowley amid a heavy downpour praising a businesslike administration. Loys Charbonnet and Colonel I D Wall lauded Michel while denouncing Aswell and Hall, stressing Michel’s readiness to govern Louisiana.
International Conference for the suppression of the opium trade opens at The Hague with participation by major powers. Coronation ceremonies in Bangkok honor King Maha Vajiralongkorn while Roman Catholic cardinals are named in Rome. Governors from ten Western states tour the East to promote homeseekers and capital investment. Royal visitors General and Duchess of Connaught will tour Toronto and Hamilton after Boston observances of a centennial birthday.
Missionaries report a Shensi uprising where rebels aimed to exterminate foreigners and Manchus. Manchu defenders resisted initial attacks but most Manchus died next day. Reports speak of massacres, abductions, and looting aided by bandits as rebels seized Tungchonfu and Sianfu areas.
Tonight and Sunday will be fair with gradually rising temperatures. Frost is expected Sunday, affecting outdoor plans and early supplies.
John T. Michel introduced amid loud applause and engaged voters after the meet. In Lafayette on November 25 the governor spoke at three parish meetings, two in the Second Ward and one at Carencro, with Navarre Bridge drawing 250 attendees and a barbecue. Ben Avant presided as speeches by Sanders, A. L. Ponder and Dr. G A Martin followed.
An historical account alleges a plot by anti foreign elements aiming to slay Christians and Manchus. The description links a conspiracy to militant groups and religious tension within the community.
The American Federation of Labor filed a formal record this morning. Officials said the filing marks a step in ongoing labor organization activities and sets the stage for forthcoming actions or statements.
Atlanta reports the American Federation of Labor endorses unifying policies while the International Association of Car Workers surrenders its charter amid labor turmoil. Birmingham sees a major early fire in a busy district causing about $200000 in damage with four firemen feared dead and five injured as a press trap collapses. Fireman Massey is found beneath a heavy safe with a dented helmet indicating instant death.
Four United Fruit Company vessels sail from New Orleans at noon carrying 350 bankers, their families and guests for a Panama Canal zone cruise. The flagship Castrillo leads the flotilla as three new steamers Sixoalo Tivives Castrillo depart together. Canal officials will host dinners and receptions upon arrival.
Hall spoke for about an hour at the courthouse meeting in Farmerville with 175 in attendance. He urged support for his candidacy and for Gueydan, noting strong Barret support in the parish and predicting Michel would gain little in the hill parishes.
Guilty on first degree murder charges returned by the jury in the case of Bertram C. Spencer over the death of Miss Martha Blackstone in Springfield Massachusetts.
The Bureau of the Census issued the preliminary report on cotton supply and distribution for September 1 to October 31. It compares 1910 figures with 1909, noting a total supply of 5,410,585,259 pounds and stocks held at the beginning of the period.
Holman Britton and brother Berry face murder charges in Vidalia. Britton testifies about events at Fish Pond boarding house, detailing a confrontation with G. B. Labry who fired first. Britton claims self defense as he and Berry returned fire. Contempt sentence noted as part of courtroom proceedings.
At the Coliseum’s Louisiana booth during the 1911 Chicago Land Show, agents from New Orleans and Shreveport led a strong outreach to visitors. Guides highlighted agricultural resources and boosters promoted Louisiana as a whole, drawing many inquiries and extensive lecture programs by figures like Emile V. Siler, Justin F. Denechaud, and R. Robinson Duff.
Boston reports Thanksgiving dinner prices edge up due to higher costs for cranberries potatoes celery spinach nuts and oranges while turkeys and chickens drop slightly in price. A death sentence note appears in the text but is not connected to the price story.
Secretary Anderson of the Progressive League reports progress with four manufacturing firms and aims to secure at least three new factories for Monroe. A leading local bank shows interest and a timber deal may yield a hardwood mill and a potential railroad link to a farming region. Mr. J M Smith, former state treasurer and Shreveport resident, visited Monroe today.
A Louisiana state advertising display at the Chicago Coliseum captured strong interest from attendees, shining a spotlight on the state's exhibit and offerings.
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