Committee Sets Jan 23 1912 Primary Date
A city committee plans a primary election likely on January 23, 1912. Officials prepare for the first ballot and oversee campaign procedures.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1911
Page
1
Democratic Central Committee set to fix 1912 primary date
In Terrebonne Parish New Orleans Oct 2 the Democratic State Central Committee will meet at the Grunewald Hotel to fix dates for primaries for U.S. Senate governor and state offices. The group may also push campaign expense publicity and itemized funding disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Committee
Sanders
Terrebonne Parish
New Orleans
Democratic State Central Committee
Grunewald
United States
Albert Estepinal
Robert S. Landry
Michel Forces
Guion
United States Senate
Senate
Louisiana
Democratic National Committee
Michel Gains Strength as Michel Campaign Braces for Algiers Meet
Ben Daly to represent Michel at Algiers meeting today as Michel’s backers assert a substantial first primary lead outside New Orleans and the largest city majority for a Democratic governor winner. Supporters report growing country strength and plan country parish tours with Democratic speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Daly
Algiers
Michel
New Orleans
John T. Michel
State Central Committee
Governor Jared Sanders Speech Draws Houma Crowd
In Houma Louisiana on October 2 Governor Jared Sanders delivered a long city speech before a packed Court House audience that filled the hall to suffocation. He spoke on state affairs and urged support for his policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houma
Jared
Weather forecast for tonight and Sunday
Tonight and Sunday expect cloudy skies with limited sunshine. Temperatures remain mild with light winds and possible brief showers unlikely to accumulate. Local area forecast emphasizes overcast conditions and gentle breezes through the weekend.
Sanders Delivers Memorable Senate Campaign Speech in Houma
Governor Sanders spoke for nearly two hours before six to seven hundred supporters in Houma, receiving frequent cheers. Introduced by Mayor Wurzlow, he described his platform and pledged to return before the campaign ends as the Houma Concert Band provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
United States Senate
Houma
Terrebonne
Broussard
Wurzlow
Fatal quarrel over a man ends in Calhoun woman murder
About 5 o clock Saturday in front of J. R. Heath's home in Calhoun Kate Johnson killed Emma Long in a dispute over a shared lover. Johnson used a hoe in a single blow, cutting the victim’s throat. An inquest was held by Justice N. G. Watson and Johnson is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Heath
Calhoun
Kate Johnson
Emma Long
Justice of the Peace
N. G. Watson
Heath
Investigating Stevenson Faces Bribery Charges in Election
Milwaukee October 2. Senate sub committee on privileges and elections opens here with United States Senator Isaac Stephenson summoned as first witness. Charges allege he secured his 1909 March 4 election by bribery and corrupt use of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
W.s
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Committee On Privileges and Elections
United States Senate
Stephenson
Eight Million Lost Arrival Shocks Austin Survivors
A car load of coffins worth eight million dollars arrived, stunning Austin survivors as authorities scramble to account for the misrouted shipment and confirm the fate of those listed on the manifests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Two Hundred Missing After Dam Burst Floods Towns in Pa
Austin and nearby communities were nearly obliterated when a massive dam burst Saturday afternoon. By Tuesday morning the death toll was estimated between 150 and 200 with twenty bodies in a temporary morgue. Losses include paper and lumber industries and eight million dollars in property, as fires rage and survivors describe a horror of flood and destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Costello
Costelo
Disaster at Bayless Pulp and Paper Dam Bursts
Austin Pennsylvania reels after Bayless Pulp and Paper Dam bursts sending 400.5 million gallons downstream. Between 150 and 300 feared dead as fires ignite gas mains and debris traps survivors. Over 1,000 buildings wrecked. Costello town also wiped out. state officials mobilize aid and police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Pennsylvania
Horrow
Bayless Pulp and Paper Company
Campaign clash over Tensas Levee Board land sale
In Bogalusa a Goo Goo candidate staffer faces questions about the Tensas Levee Board land deal. Dr. Aswell criticizes Judge Hall’s actions amid claims of land theft and an attorney’s salary, while urging voters to form their own conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport Times
Bogalusa
W. B. Seldner
Good Government League Club
Washington Parish
Tensas Levee Board
Aswell
Seldner
Judge Hall
Mr. Seldner
C. Henson
Tensas
Monroe
Hall
Rayville
Dr. Aswell
Southwestern Industrial School
Lafayette
Tensas Lev
John P. Parker
John M. Parker
Torrent Flood Destroys Valley Dam In Sudden Breach
Survivor recalls the dramatic flood in Austin Pennsylvania on October 2 as Engineer Davis describes the dam’s sudden failure. He notes a sharp report, a small hole expanding rapidly, and water pouring through as the breach widened across the west end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Davis
Ramsey Preaches To Large Audience At Methodist Church
Evangelist Joe Ramsey, near full strength, delivered a powerful sermon last night at the Methodist Church as the closing week of meetings continues. The morning service was led by the pastor with soloist Mr. Smoot performing The Old Fashioned Way and Jesus, the Only Friend. No morning service today but a possible resumption Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ramsey
Methodist Church
Ramsey
Smoot
Costello Exterminated as Flood Levels Town
Costello in Austin vicinity was annihilated by a flood, with 400 to 500 residents reported missing or dead. A survivor said most buildings were leveled and two thirds of the population may be dead. State Senator Baldwin’s family members perished. Baldwin himself was injured as flames swept the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tener
Stewart
Costello
Frank EK. Baldwin
Baldwin
Senator Baldwin
Eclock
New Orleans
Illinois Central
McComb City
Miss
Chicago
Oval
Ilinois Central
Disaster in Austin as Bayless dam breaks
A mighty wall of water swept through Austin Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon after the Bayless Pulp and Paper Company dam failed. More than 500 people were drowned and untold numbers maimed as floodwaters inundated the town. Continued on Page Fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bayless Pulp and Paper Company
Day of Atonement Services at Temple Sinai
Impressive Yom Kippur observances conducted by Dr. Heinberg at Temple Sinai Monroe begin last night as the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, with services continuing today until 6 o clock. The Rabii led solemn prayers and meditation reflecting repentance and detachment from worldly concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinberg
Temple Sinai
Temple Sinai Congregation of
Monroe
IT. Heinberg
Monroe Secretary Probes Interstate Rates in New Orleans
Secretary E W Anderson of the Monroe Progressive League returned from New Orleans where he represented Monroe in a rate hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission Commissioner Lane. Shreveport and Monroe seek equal rates. Alexandria joins as a group point. The case may go to the U S Supreme Court, with reopen proceedings decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Monroe
E. W. Anderson
Monroe Progressive League
New Orleans
Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shreveport
Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Commission
Texas
United States Supreme Court
Alexandria
Geo. T. Atkins
Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
Cotton falls below ten cents on bearish government reports
New Orleans on October 2 reports show cotton futures dipping under 10 cents as bearish government bureau findings on planting and crop conditions spread through the market. October futures slid to 9.85 before profit taking nudged prices back to 3 to 8 points under Saturday's close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Joint convention of Unitarian and Universalist churches
A two church convention opened in Boone Ia with delegates from across the state. The joint annual gathering of Unitarian and Universalist churches of Town continues through tomorrow and Wednesday with proceedings held at the meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Unitarian and Universalist Churches of
Town
Three Flights by Carl Moorfield Draw Monroe Crowd
Carl Moorfield and partner Zeigin showcased three flights at Forsythe park, Monroe, on Saturday and Sunday. The first public exhibition drew a small crowd while the second drew a larger crowd as the aviators demonstrated low altitude flights and graceful handling above fields and river bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Monroe
Carl Moorfield
Forsythe Park
Messrs
Moorfield
Zeigin
Chattanooga
Alexandria
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge
Monroe
Rodgers’ Plane Crashes in Gusts Near Huntington
Huntington Ind Oct 2 C H Rodgers suffered a painful bruise when his aeroplane plunged to the ground during a coast to coast trip from Huntington toward Chicago The machine was wrecked but Rodgers escaped with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
C. H. Rodgers
Chicago
Rodgers
Rear Admiral Schley Dead in New York City
Rear Admiral William S. Schley, famed for the Battle of Santiago, died in New York City. Reports confirm his sudden death and memorials are planned by naval circles and veterans groups.
Both Sides Satisfied In Railroad Labor Standoff
New York Oct 2 Rear Admiral Schley hero of the battle off Santiago during the Spanish American War died today. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Contradictory war reports from the Mediterranean and strict censorship of all cables marked the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
New York
Schley
Santiago
Torpedo Boats Sunk Off Guminitza
A Lloyd correspondent notes two Turkish torpedo boats were sunk and a third captured off Guminitza by the patrolling Italian fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd
Guminitza
Both Sides Confident In Harriman Railroad Strike
Chicago reports mixed progress as railroad and union leaders claim confidence in the strike's status. Violence is limited to a train stoneing and a strikebreaker death in Mississippi while unions say about one third of Illinois Central Union Southern Pacific and Yazoo Mississippi Valley workers are out. rails expect minimal disruption this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harriman
Ma¢Comb City
Miss
Illinois Central
Union
Southern Pacific
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Turko Italian War Dispatches Show Conflicting Reports
London reports on the East Mediterranean Turko Italian war note a maze of contradictory messages after the first two days. It remains unclear if Tripoli has fallen or been besieged as of midday Saturday. Italian censorship and unreliable outlying wires hinder definite news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mediterranean
Tripoli
U S Cotton Ginned Tops Three Million Mark
Census Bureau reports 3,663,066 bales ginned in the U S from 1911 crops up to Sept 25, compared with 2,312,074 last year. Agriculture Department notes crop condition at 71.1 percent of normal on Sept 25, down from 73.2 Aug 25 and 65.9 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Department of Agriculture
Architects Meet in Rome Ninth International Congress Opens
Rome October 2 The ninth international congress of architects assembled in Rome today with eminent representatives from many countries. The American delegation numbering about 150 will push for Washington to host the next convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ninth International Congress of Architects
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Michel
Weather Report
Stevenson
Freeman Run
the Central
Goo Goo
Churches In Joint Convention
Carl Mourfield
Monroe Fair
Rear Admiral
Schley Qead
New York City
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