Campaign Expenditures Rules Adopted by State Democratic Committee
The Democratic State Central Committee met in New Orleans and adopted a resolution by Edward Righter requiring itemized sworn statements of all campaign receipts and disbursements for state and U S Senate candidates. Statements due dates include November 1 December 1 January 1 and January 15 1912 with public inspection and daily newspaper printing. The measure also demands disclosure of any promises or pledges made for appointments and sets rules on newspaper free mailing lists as contributions.
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Edward Rightor
Michel Headquarters
C. V. Porter
Natchitoches
Aswell
United States
New Orleans
Weather outlook: cooler tonight and Thursday
A general breeze brings cooler conditions tonight with a gentle cool down into Thursday. Skies remain mostly clear with comfortable temperatures expected across the region.
Candidate’s pledge insists on including specified phrase
The candidate states that every statement must include a mandatory phrase. Supporters view this as a consistency requirement while critics call it a pledge constraint.
Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee Meets in New Orleans
The Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee chaired by General Albert Estopinal convenes at noon in the Hotel Grunewald to adopt resolutions calling a general primary for U S senators governor and other state officers with a possible second primary thirty days later. It also approves the Attorney General’s view that a majority rule governs the senatorial primary and requires publication of campaign expenses and the selection process for state central committeemen.
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Michel
New Orleans
Democratic State Central Committee of Louisiana
Albert Estopinal
Hotel Grunewald
United States
Walter Guion
Feast of Tabernacles Observed With Seven Day Celebration
The Feast of Tabernacles begins Friday evening October sixth and runs through Saturday October seventh, continuing for seven days. A solemn assembly on the eighth day, October thirteenth and fourteenth, closes the observance. The festival honors harvest gratitude, recalls Israelites dwelling in booths, and emphasizes charity and communal rejoicing with Simehath Torah.
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Nacles
Israel
Egypt
Masked Train Robbery and Surging Turmoil Across States
Reports detail three masked men holding up Missouri Kansas Texas train No. 29 near Okesa with pillaged mail and baggage cars but little value taken. Separately troops quell unrest in McComb City after a strike clash. two strikers shot, one killed, blamed on rowdyism of strike-breakers. Pellagra study notes Tennessee women more affected due to corn meal. Navy bombardment near Tripoli continues. one lighthouse and a battery destroyed.
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Mexico
Bartlesville
Okla
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Okesa
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Italians Resume Bombardment of Tripoli Ports
Italian forces renewed shelling of the main batteries at Tripoli harbor today. The bombardment targets key port facilities as naval activity continues in the region.
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Tripoli
Trouble at Mcomb City claims life and wounds two brothers
An aged striker was killed and two brothers were seriously wounded in an incident at Mcomb City. Police are investigating the deadly event and awaiting further details. Local authorities urged residents to avoid speculation as the case develops.
Bucknam Resigns Admiral Role after Turkish Citizenship Demand
Ransford D. Bucknam, known as Bucknam Pasha, quits his Turkish navy command after the Sultan insists officers renounce American citizenship. Ledbett also resigns to avoid Turkish citizenship. Bucknam formerly captained the City of Everett on Tacoma to California routes and lived on the Pacific coast for years.
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Ransford
Bucknam
Tacoma
Hkecause
Mohammed V
Ransford D. Bucknam
Puget Sound
Bucknam Pasha
Everett
California
W. H. Ledbett
United States
Hydrographic Office
Portland
Ore
Ledbett
Turkey
Reily and Sanders Open Local Brokerage Firm
T G Reily and Clyde Sanders have opened a brokerage and commission business at the old Southern Grocer Company warehouse at Olive and Ninth streets. They distribute S and S goods of Chicago and conduct general brokerage work. Both men are well known in business circles and are expected to succeed. Attorney A A Barksdale of Ruston is visiting Monroe today.
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Messrs
T. G. Reily
Clyde Sanders
Old Southern Grocer Company
Olive and
Ninth Streets
S. & S. Goods
Chicago
Messrs. Reiley
Sanders
Concession Licenses Sought at Monroe Fair
Busy Monroe fair seeks concession rights and spots for all concessions and shows. C A Braden announces under contract to manage spaces. interested parties urged to meet at once at 108 DeSiard Street.
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Monroe Fair
Doc Talton Dead in Monroe at Johnson House
Dr. Wiley and Mr. McCabe with Dr. Dunlap on the enforcement board. Doc Talton known as Doc Talton, about 67, found dead in his room at the Johnson house. Ill health recent, death likely several hours before discovery. Funeral set for tomorrow at Peters' undertakers with burial in city cemetery. Talton was a fixture at the Natatorium for two seasons, where he ran a valuables stand.
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J. W. Talton
Monroe
Doc” Talton
Johnson House
Talton
Peters’ Undertaking Establishment
City
Mr. Taton
Natatorium
Special sermon for men and boys at Monroe church
Evangelist Ramsey delivered a fiery sermon at the First Methodist Church on a hot Tuesday night titled Awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead and Christ shall give thee light. He urged immediate action citing the prodigal and Lazarus to press men to conversion. Rev E R Smoot sang and a morning service cancelation due to heat announced. Tonight Ramsey addresses the men of Monroe hoping many men and boys attend.
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Ramsey
First Methodist Church
Hell
E. R. Smoot
The Sampson Affair Reveals Navy Feud History
Washington reports anxiety over Rear Admiral Schley amid claims of secret writings on the Greely expedition and the Santiago battle. Roosevelts and officers face scrutiny over alleged cowardice and court of inquiry failures.
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Schley
Navy Department
Washington
Army
Navy
A. W. Greely
Arctic
Santiago
Greely
State Department
Cleveland
Schley-Sampson
President Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Cervera
Sahley Manuscripts Hint at Greely Party Cannibalism
Fragments recovered suggest the Greely expedition may have faced extreme famine and possible cannibalism. Researchers cite notes and diaries implying severe hardship and survival decisions during the Arctic disaster.
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Greely
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Bienville
Vention
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el Pais
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Diaz
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Tinois Central Railroad
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Curtis
Lem Haley
Haley
Mcomb City
WILEY
McCabe
Dunlap
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
G. P. McCabe
Pure Food and Drug Board
F. L. Dunlap
Harvey W. Wiley
R. E. Doolittle
New York
Congressional Committee
Taft
Wickersham
Dr. Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
A. A. Barksdale
Ruston
C. A. Braden
DeSiard St
Mr. McCabe
Dr. Dunlap
Doc Talton
Methodist Church
Cod
Lazarus
Abraham
Dives
Sampson
Brooklyn
Fas
Sahley
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