Second Day at the Fair Draws Large Crowd
The second day of the fair drew another big crowd as visitors enjoyed diverse sights and attractions. The event showcased rides exhibits and entertainment drawing families and locals alike.
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23 Oct 1912
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
1
Fireworks Highlight Busy Second Day at Monroe Fair
The Monroe Fair continued with crowds arriving from surrounding towns and a full program including riding contests, a Parade of the Seasons, aeroplane flights by Eugene Godet and Johnny Green, a balloon ascent, and the first daylight fireworks display acclaimed as a success. Officials noted strong farm exhibits, praised live stock, and anticipated further events with weather forecast for fair days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Godet
Johnny Green
Godet
West Monroe
Gov Wilson urged to resume speaking campaign
Princeton dispatch notes pressure across the country for Governor Woodrow Wilson to engage in more public speeches. He kept to New Jersey routine at the State House and headquarters, briefly greeting, then boarding a train while California Governor Hiram Johnson rode in the Federal car. A phonograph parody of his speeches amused him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
State House
New Jersey
Federal
Hiram Johnson
California
Fire destroys Hopson & Sons wholesale grocery in Birmingham
Fire in Birmingham destroyed the G. W. Hopson & Sons wholesale grocery store causing an estimated loss of 80,000 dollars. Adjacent warehouses were briefly threatened. Two firemen were slightly injured while battling the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
G. W. Hopson & Sons
Pipe Line Case Set for Commerce Court Hearing
Washington Oct 23 The so called pipe line case will be aired before the Commerce Court tomorrow with government and major oil pipe line company counsel arguing the constitutionality of the Interstate Commerce Commission order requiring rate schedules for transporting oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, K. C
Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Novi Pazar Captured by Servians After Heavy Fighting
Turkish town Novi Pazar fell to Servian forces after a day of fierce fighting. The dispatch notes Servian troops suffered heavy losses as they captured the key town near Nosha Servia. The report comes as The Fair management concludes a busy day of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nosha
Servia
Novipazar
Tax amendment faces public doubt amid secrecy and haste
The Daily States reports broad public confusion over a major tax amendment. Critics note limited time to study the proposal, hasty legislative action, and a perception of one-sided promotion by state officials. Voters are urged to withhold approval until clearer benefits and details are proven.
Greek Army Defeats Turks Near Elassona
Associated Press dispatch from Athens reports the Greek army breaking the Turkish line beyond Elassona after a vigorous assault. Turkish forces, consisting of 22 infantry battalions and six artillery batteries, were forced to retreat toward Servia under orders for a general pursuit. Crown Prince Constantinople set headquarters at Kbanhadjigogo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Reek
Elassona
Servia
Constantinople
Greens
Kbanhadjigogo
La Follette Rejects Roosevelt Taft and Wilson
In La Crosse Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette announced he would not vote for Roosevelt Taft or Wilson. He likened trust suppression to cancer requiring strong treatment and said he would pursue an independent course. He supported a regressive policy based on production cost differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
la Follette
Revival Continues as Holcomb Draws Big Crowd
Baptist evangelist Rev. H. R. Holcomb preached to a large congregation at First Baptist Church last night with three new members joining. The morning service drew a larger crowd than any since Sunday and attendees were deeply moved by the sermon. Tonight at 7:30 the evangelist will address a very important subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Holcomb
Fist Baptist Church
Senate contributions panel aims to wrap up in one day
The committee plans to conclude the examination of witnesses in a single session today and adjourn until after the election. Officials say the inquiry into wartime funding and related matters has progressed to its planned final stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Contributions Committee
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Win With Wilson Payment Acknowledged on Oct 1
A payment of forty nine fifty zero is acknowledged as remitted on October 1 to Wilson. The note confirms the amount of 50.00. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Beveridge Campaign Inquiry Faces Senator Beveridge
The 1904 Beveridge campaign in Indiana becomes tomorrow’s inquiry focus with Senator Beveridge and campaign allies summoned. Senator Pomerene pressed to clear the matter quickly as George W. Perkins disputes contributing 50 000 or 60 000 while Perkins recalls 10 000 returned by Beveridge. Beveridge pursues the Progressive bid for Indiana governor and may miss Washington until after the election. other witnesses tied to the 1904 drive will attend today’s 1 PM session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Beveridge
Pomerene
Geo. W. Perkins
Indianaian
Perkins
National Committee
Washington
Woman victim of the vice crusade in Bridgeport
Bridgeport police believe Rose Bunnis Young an Italian woman shot by five men near Stratford was killed over her involvement in the vice crusade. Joe Bunaro, one of three suspects held after formal questioning, confessed to firing the fatal shot, though his statement is contradicted by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibsland
Associated Press
Bridgeport
Conn
Rose Bunnis
Stratford
Joe Bunaro
End Becker Trial Near as Defense Reveals Lieu Tenant Victim
The defense attorney argues the Lieu tenant is a victim of a prison hatched scheme as the Becker trial approaches its end.
Becker defense closes as McIntyre frames case
The defense attorney urged the jury to acquit Lieut. Becker, arguing a prison rooted conspiracy forced prosecution. He described gunmen as actual Rosenthal slayers and claimed the district attorney pursued only big fish, while Rose acted to gain freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Jno
F. McIntyre
Lieut
Becker
McIntyre
Rose
Rosenthal
Johnson Cameron case hears new grand jury testimony
Chicago on October 23 the federal grand jury resumed its investigation into the Johnson Cameron case. Joseph Levy, the white secretary of the pugilist, was the first witness and is believed to hold key information. Lucile Cameron testified after yesterday’s collapse and is said to have reconciled with her mother and agreed to aid the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Johnson-Cameron
Joseph Levy
Lucile Cameron
Johnson repudiated as a negro at Washington mass meeting
In Washington on October 22, a public mass meeting of African Americans adopted unanimous resolutions denying Jack Johnson as a member of the negro race. The resolutions denounced interracial mating as immoral and urged negro mothers to teach children to remain with their own color and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jack Johnson
Heavy fighting reported on Fal kan peninsula and in Vera Cruz
London reports intense combat around Adrianople Novipazar and continued Servian advances while Turks resist and fall back with supplies. In Vera Cruz rebel General Felix Diaz and staff captured with disarmament of rebels and Federal forces entering the city. Col. Jose Ormaz escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Falkan
Adrianople
Novipazar
Vera Cruz
Felix Diaz
Valdez
Castro
Jose Ormaz
Twenty-First Infantry
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J. Y. Covington
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A. A. Forsythe
I Henry Bernstein
T. H. Gilbert
Wisnerste
D. A. Breard, Sr
T. L. Hood
A. H. Bernhardt
A. H. Gladden
Chas. Titche
G. A. Petre
Dr. C. P. Gray
R. W. McClendon
J. M. Stephenson
J. E. Mason
F. L. Myatt
M. Lynch
Warren Garret
A” Pat
R. D. Bridger Conuntot
Adam Hogue
A. B. Tissington
Wr. L. Moore
Bastrop
Br Geo. F. Holloway
Esse
J. Newton
Thos. C. Newton
R. H. Blackman
R. H. Oliver Bessas
Ferne
Vice Crusade
Diaz
Niccer Puculist
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