27 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
1
Well attended meetings and splendid receptions welcomed John Michel at Mansfield and Pehican. Local officials and residents gathered to honor the figure, with crowds expressing support and civic engagement noted in the reports.
John T. Michel candidate for governor spoke at Pelican in a packed High School Hall after visiting Mansfield Female College. Speakers included J Alonzo Woodville Amos L Ponder and Joseph Genselly with college president Peters. The group urged Michel as a seasoned Democrat and contrasted him with rival Dr Aswell.
In Mansfield Dr. Aswell accused Judge Hall of deception and demagogy over prohibition and constitutional reform. He claimed Hall misrepresented Michel and ignored North Louisiana, while praising local self government and a constitutional convention as the path to reform.
Draft night set the deadline for declarations with the Parish Democratic Executive Committee for the January 23, 1912 primary. The list includes candidates for Sheriff Clerk of Court Assessor Coroner Representative City Judge City Marshal and Police Jury across eight wards with multiple names.
A heated exchange features Judge Hall described as a reform governor with divine attributes. Mr Ponder’s questions draw applause for Michel while Generely accuses Hall of a Parker backed convention. Woodville delivers a stirring speech as the crowd laughs at Hall’s stated aims.
Fifty nine candidates have declared their intention to run for office in the upcoming primary. The field includes multiple hopefuls across districts, signaling a crowded race and heightened campaign activity this season.
Phanor Breazeale notes the decline of As candidacy and the rising momentum for John T. Michel as the race shifts in political coverage.
Ex congressman Phaner Breazeale visits Michel headquarters in New Orleans to discuss campaigns in Natchitoches parish. He criticizes Aswell’s campaign as lacking substance and endorses John T. Michel, citing his long-standing support and cleaner campaign. The piece notes shifting political loyalties and mentions movement plans and a rescheduled second primary.
Government lawyers opened a sweeping anti trust case in the United States Circuit Court at Trenton New Jersey on October 27 to break up the steel trust in a landmark action. The suit marks the department of justice's most ambitious move against trusts.
New Orleans reports an exchange over accusations of publishing slander about Mr Michel and a broad government case seeking dissolution of the United States Steel Corporation and its 36 subsidiary firms. The suit names industrial magnates and multiple corporate entities, detailing alleged Sherman Act violations and lease disputes over ore properties.
In Boston a Suffolk county grand jury session resembled a trial as defense witnesses plus government witnesses testified in the case against Rev. Clarence W. Richeson over Avis Linnell’s poisoning death. The defense aims to prove an alibi and may present an intact cyanide bottle once sold to Richeson by a local druggist.
Drum bands add life to the Monroe fair as banners wave and crowds gather for a lively banner day. Performers drum merrily, fueling a bright community celebration with rhythmic zest.
A large morning crowd visited the fair grounds for the weekly excursion from Crossett and Hamburg. Stores were closed as attendees enjoyed attractions and events amid heavy turnout.
Friday program outlines The Big Day Monroe and West Monroe Day and Drummers Day. School Children's Day offers free admission. Afternoon events include airplanes and races with amusements along the Glad Way. A potato race and free gates at night cap the activities.
Drummers arrive by trains and fill the opera house crowd with greetings and music. After a social hour and lunch, they parade DeSiard Street to the fair grounds, joined by traveling merchants. The day offers races and aeroplane flights as drummers mingle and enjoy a rare day off among friends.
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