Michel faction wins party test at Louisiana meeting
At a Louisiana Democratic meeting the Michel forces secured 61 votes to 24 for Hall and Aswell. The primary date was set for Jan 23 1912 and rules were adopted for campaign contributions and expenses. The roll call listed parishes and district tallies showing support for the Michel program and the Porter substitute.
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Grunewald Hotel
United States
State Central Committee
Guion
National Committee
Democratic Party
Charles V. Porter
Natchitoches
Fourth Congressional District
A. P. Pujo
United States Senate
Rightor
L. E. Thomas
Caddo
Hall
Porter
Righter
Edward Righter
John T. Michel
Estopinal
Robert S. Landry
Portland and Southwestern Railroad Extension Planned
Lake Providence La Oct 5 A. R Byrd & Sons representing the Portland and Southwestern Railroad Co plan an extension from Portland Ark to Lake Providence and then toward the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific line. East Carroll Parish votes five mill tax for ten years to aid the project. Byrd tours route areas including Madison and Richland parishes to decide final path. The line promises timberlands and fertile farms plus a sawmill and wood processing plant at Lake Providence.
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News-Star
Lake Providence
O. Sverd
St. Louis
A. R. Byrd & Sons
Portland and Southwestern Railroad Company
Portland and Southwestern Railroad
Portland, Ark
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Madison Parish
East Carroll
West Carroll Parish
Oak Grove
Byrd
Joe’s Bayou
East Carro'l Parish
Waverly
Tallulah
Delhi
Richland Parish
East Carroll Parish
Richand Parish
Batteries Dismantled as Turkish Soldiers Retire Within Tripoli Walls
Turkish forces dismantled heavy batteries in Tripoli and ordered a retirement inside fortifications. Commanders reported successful operations with minimal equipment losses and encirclement of key positions.
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Tripoli
Rome
Faraveli
First World Series game set for October fourteen
News from New York reports the National Commission will stage the opening World Series game on October 14 between Philadelphia and New York in the city arena. Admiral Schley’s funeral was held with full naval honors at Arlington cemetery.
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Philadelphia
New York
Admiral Schley
Georgia
National Commission Today
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
No More Soldiers Called Out in Macomb City
Citizens of Macomb City wonder what the end of conscription calls portends and what comes next for the community.
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Macomb City
Riots and Troops Oversee Mississippi Strikes at McComb
A platoon with a machine gun blocks the eastern approach to McComb City shops as five more troop companies arrive from Jackson Greenwood and Meridian. Officials plan arrests under Sherman Law as strike breakers are brought in and the National Guard is kept for protection.
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McComb City
Miss
Vicksburg
Jackson
Greenwood
Batalion
Samuel McCanns
Meridian
McCams
Illinois Central
Noel
Mississippi National Guard
Concessions at Monroe fair seek immediate contact
Notice seeks concessions and privileges at the Monroe fair. A contractor, Co. A. Braden of 105 DeSiard St., urges interested parties to see him at once as 700 spaces are filling fast.
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Monroe Fair
Negro lynched in Georgia near Baldwins Bridge
Dispatches report Dubling a Black chauffeur for a Dodge County woman was killed by a masked mob at Baldwin's Bridge in Baldwins after an alleged attempt to assault the woman.
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Georgia
Macon
Dubling
Dodge County
Baldwin's Bridge
Benevolence drive for Ruston institution appeals public
R H Wynn pastor of the Methodist Church appeals for funds to support a North Louisiana benevolent institution. He urges residents to mail offerings or call to arrange pickups and notes the Board of Trustees recently inspected the home and found conditions admirable. An ice cream banquet on Court Square Oct 10 supports the effort.
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Louisiana
Ruston
Board of Tustees
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Court Square
Government plans to improve cotton handling and grading
Government experts will partner with leading cotton growers to apply approved grading, hauling, baling and selling methods. The aim is to raise cotton prices by aligning with official standards and delivering accurate returns for each operation. Prices for standards are reduced to 30 dollars, with a half series suggested for farmers.
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Washington, Et
Agricultural Department
Farmers, Association
South
Yancey Dropped From New Orleans Cotton Exchange
W J Yancey once a wealthy cotton broker and member of Yancey & Co of Decatur Alabama was dropped from the New Orleans Cotton Exchange amid allegations of defrauding cotton factors of millions. DeSoto Parish votes 700 for the parish fair premiums.
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New Orleans
Oct
W. J. Yancey
Spot Cotton
Yancey & Co
Decatur
Ala
Europe
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
DeSoto Parish
Parable of Lost Boy Sermon Draws Strong Response
Evangelist Joe Ramsey preached on The Parable of the Lost Boy, offering a graphic depiction of a boy’s descent through stages Wilful to Wel come and his recovery. The portrayal used a modern picture with an Oriental background and caustic language. Continued on Page Fire.
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Joe Ramsey
Mr. Ramsey
Work Day Benefit for Ruston Orphanage Promoted
Rev. Robert W. Vaughan urges help for sixty one orphaned children at the Ruston Orphanage. A Work Day on October 7 aims to clear debts and fund subsistence for the home serving Monroe and surrounding area. A planned ice cream banquet follows on Tuesday October 10 to raise further support.
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Ruston Orphanage
Alabama State Fair Opens With Record Attendance Expected
Birmingham Alabama October 5 with gates open and bright prospects for a record crowd the Alabama State Fair began. Officials report the fair the largest and most complete ever held in the state featuring extensive agricultural livestock and poultry exhibits and a high quality amusement and speed program.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
For Another Revolution His Government
A short fragment notes a political slogan summing calls for another revolution and government change. The text implies ongoing unrest or ideology without detailing events, dates, or actors. The passage reads like a political rallying cry emphasizing systemic upheaval.
Mexican party leaders seek coalition against Yucatan
Vasquista and Catholic party chiefs in Mexico City discuss uniting against the Yucatan in the electoral college. They consider backing De la Barra or Vasquez Gomez as vice presidency contender while Pino Suarez governs Yucatan and awaits decisions on a possible cabinet post.
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Mexico City
Vasquista Party
Catholic Party
Aler i
Jose Pino Suarez
Yucatan
de la Barra
Vasquez Gomez
Madero-Suarez
Madero
Pino Suarez
Reyes Aims to Rally Here for Revolution Against Madero
U S officers in San Antonio report Gen Bernardo Reyes plans to come here to organize a movement against Madero. Authorities warn that any such move would land Reyes in jail immediately. U S prosecutors still charge Madero with neutrality law violations in the federal court.
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Dodelfo Reyes
Gen. Reyes
Jose Pon del Valle
Reyes
San Antonio
Tex
United States
Bernardo Reyes
Madero
Mr Beck of Memphis Visits Monroe Relatives
Mr Beck of Memphis is spending several days in Monroe with relatives and friends.
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Mr. Beck
Memphis
Monroe
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