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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1911

Page

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Gov Sanders Predicts Victory by 20000 Majority

Governor Sanders predicts a decisive win over both opponents, claiming a 20000 vote majority. He asserts strong support across key regions and urges supporters to mobilize for the final push.

Sanders Addresses 300 Voters In Morgan City Campaign Meeting

Governor Jared Y. Sanders, seeking the senatorial nomination, spoke at City Hall in Morgan City to more than 300 voters. He denounced Pujo and Broussard as his opponents tactics, predicted a large victory, and pledged to vote with Democrats in a Democratic state.

Morgan City Jared Y. Sanders Maor Shannon Sanders Broussard Pujo Pujo Orroussard Louisiana Washington Vitory Wilkinson

Rightor Denounces Rumors in Michel Campaign

Edward Rightor, campaign chairman for John T. Michel, released a statement tracing rumors to Robert Ewing. He says Ewing has denied and refuses to answer letters demanding whether Ewing claimed Michel should be jailed. Rightor accuses Ewing of biased journalism and vows Michel will face fair public scrutiny in Louisiana.

Rightor New Orleans Kdward Rightor John T. Michel Robert Ewing Ewing Michel Mr. Michel Edward Rightor Louisiana

Weather Report Tonight and Tuesday

Tonight and Tuesday forecast calls for generally fair skies. Light winds and mild temperatures expected across the region with no significant weather events anticipated.

Campaign Committee Chair Condemns Silence as Slander Denial

Edward Rightor, chairman, states that Mr. Michel advocates free speech but will not permit Mr. Ewing to slander him. He asserts that silence by Mr. Michel admits to lacking both decency and the ability to deny the slander.

Michel Ewing

Deserter Darsam Switches Sides In New Orleans Politics

Joseph W. Darsam coal merchant of Royal Street quits the Good Government League of the Eighth Ward and endorses John T. Michel for Louisiana governor after reviewing L E Hall and Michel. He cites the league’s power play and urges support for Michel. Report continues on page four.

New Orleans the Picayune Joseph W. Darsam Eighth Ward Royal Street Marigny L League Eigth Ward Matt J. Brown John T. Michel Darsam L. E. Hall Louisiana Michel Good Government League Peorle League of the

Mandot Knocks Out Saylor After Gruelling Bout

New Orleans reports Joe Mandot knocks out Young Saylor in the fifteenth round at the West Side Athletic Club Algiers after a long, hard duel before a large crowd. The fighters weighed 132 pounds for forfeit, with Saylor one pound heavier. Frankie Burns vs Grover Hays and Harry Forbes bouts scheduled for next week. Kid Kleck defeated Young Tibby in a lackluster six rounds.

New Orleans Joe Mandot Young Saylor Indianapolis West Side Athletic Club Algiers Mandol Mandot Harry Stout Frankie Burns Oakland Cal Grover Hays Orleans Jersey City Harry Forbes

Democratic Victory Prediction by Woodrow Wilson in 1912

Governor Wilson of New Jersey declared Democratic triumph in next year's elections, calling the party driven by progressives and suggesting gains from progressive Republicans. He spoke at a luncheon before addressing the Texas State Fair in Dallas and at Fort Worth, with brief notes on currency reform.

Wilson Dallas Tex Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Mr. Wilson First Baptist Church Fort Worth Gov. Wilson National Monetary Commission

Woman Cannot Explain How Bullets Entered Back of Al Garland

A woman testified she could not explain how bullets from her pistol entered the back of Al Garland. The incident prompted police to investigate the shooting as a possible self inflicted or accidental event.

Allan Garland

McRee Trial in Opalousas Probes Murder Accusation

Zee Runge McRee testifies she fired at Allan Garland claiming he advanced on her but cannot explain bullets in his back. Prosecutors say she hosted him as a friend, he visited for thread, and she killed him to protect her honor after alleged insult.

Opalousas McRee

Governors in Conference Discuss Cotton Price Stabilization

Governors in conference consider methods to check declining cotton prices. The group reviews potential measures and coordinates state actions to support farmers and market stability.

Meeting of Timber Men Amid Labor Conflicts in South

Southern Lumber Operators' Association weighs actions against the Timber Workers Brotherhood as 36 sawmills halt operations due to labor troubles in New Orleans. Governors from several Southern states, led by Texas' Colquitt, convene to address cotton price declines and farmer information gaps on consumption.

New Orleans Conference of Governors Colquitt Texas

Lumber meeting targets timber workers fight in the South

A two days meeting of the Southern Lumber Operators Association opened in New Orleans as lumbermen discuss the fight with the Brotherhood of Timber Workers of the World. Thirty six sawmills in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi were closed two months ago and remain inactive.

New Orleans Southern Lumber Operators’ Association Brotherhood of Timber Workers of the World Texas Louisiana Mississippi

Throne Grants Immediate Constitution With Cabinet Changes

An imperial edict from Pekin announces the National assembly's demand for a constitutional government has been met. The Throne apologizes for past neglect and ordains an immediate constitution with a cabinet excluding nobles and offers pardons to rebels and political offenders.

National Assembly Pekin

Free Lyceum Tonight at City High Features Miss Emma Dee Randle

Miss Emma Dee Randle, an interpretive reader and impersonator, will headline the Free Lyceum course at the city high school auditorium tonight. She comes highly recommended and an entertaining evening is promised for all attendees. Superintendent H. B. Hearn of the V. S. and P. is spending the day in Monroe.

Emma Dee Randle City High School Randle H. B. Hearn Monroe

Imperialists Burn Hankow amid Brutal Advance

Wireless dispatch from Shanghai reports the Imperialists burning Hankow as government forces push forward with brutal conduct. The message singles out savage acts in the conflict.

Shanghai Hankow

Johnny Evers Returns Home After Chicago Wintering

The star second baseman Johnny Evers did not fare well in Chicago during winter and plans to return to his Troy, New York home, resuming duties elsewhere.

Chicago Johnny Evers Troy

Turner Family Faces Murder Trial in Butts County

A special session of the Butts county superior court convened in Jackson Georgia for the trial of William Turner and his three sons charged with murder. The four men allegedly fired from ambush at a party returning from Indian Spring on August 25, killing one and wounding another.

Jackson Butts County William Turner Butt County Indian Spring

Amby McConnell Shines in Cubs White Sox Series

Amby McConnell starred in Chicago as he delivered a standout performance during the Cub White Sox series in the Windy City. His play highlighted a pivotal clash between the two teams with high stakes and strong crowds.

Amby McConnell Cub White

Militiamen to Stay in McComb City for Winter Siege

Vicksburg reports Adjutant Gen. Arthur Fridge plans a winter siege at McComb City. Soldiers may skip Thanksgiving meals at home as First Lieut. Arthur Dunn arrives to move signal corps and Volunteer Southrons gear. Equipment from Vicksburg armories will be issued for winter campaigning.

Vicksburg Miss Arthur Fridge McComb City South Mississippi Arthur Dunn Vicksburg Signal Corps Water Valley Signal Corps Southrons Fridge McComb

C DREW ARRESTED IN BOSTON PROMOTION CASE

Ep C Drew longtime Monroe resident and Fort Payne promoter of pig iron and coal company was taken into custody in Boston Massachusetts by government officials for a promotion scheme. He had previously been arrested by post office inspectors on mail fraud charges and released on bond signed by Fort Payne figures. No details were provided in the dispatch.

Boston Mass Ep. C. Drew Monroe Fort Payne Alabama Drew Post Office United States

Attack on Train Passengers by Man on Board

Six men were badly cut when Henry Criger suddenly attacked passengers on a southbound Illinois Central train after Magnolia Mississippi. W. W. Wolff of Brookhaven and P. R. Fried of Lafayette were seriously injured. Fried feared to have a fractured skull after a blow with a heavy iron cuspider. Criger fled the coach amid an unearthly yell.

New Orleans Henry Criger Illinois Central Magnolia Miss W. W. Wo Brookhaven T. P. Wolff Baton Rouge P. R. Fried Lafayette Will Reynolds Howard Avenue H. S. Preston Garyville A. B. Middleton W. W. Wolff Mr. Fried Southern Pacific Railroad Magnolia Criger Fried

Home Rule for Ireland predicted with two-chamber Dublin Parliament

A London cable reports that the Asquith government plans a two chamber Dublin parliament under imperial supremacy with a fully elected upper house. The bill would grant Ireland control of purely Irish affairs while reserving customs, army, coinage and treaties to Westminster.

New York London Great Britain Asquith Trish Exchequer Ulster Dublin England Scotland Wales Ireland

Stray Man Held in City Jail After Encounter

Reports say a man from New York was subdued after an altercation, overpowered, and brought to the city for confinement in the insane asylum jail. Limited details about his identity remain.

New York

Joseph Pulitzer Dies Aboard Yacht In Charleston Harbor

Joseph Pulitzer proprietor of the New York World and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch died at 1 40 o clock aboard his yacht The Liberty in Charleston harbor from heart failure He had been ill for days Mrs Pulitzer and his youngest son Herbert were aboard The body to be moved to New York for funeral at Woodlawn Cemetery Ralph and Joseph Jr were en route and Ralph headed to Charleston The last words he spoke were Lise Ganz Letse in a soft farewell

Charleston S. C Jr. Pulitzer New York World St. Louis Post-Dispatch Liberty Charleston Harbor Pulitzer New York Herbert Mr. Pulitzer Woodlawn Cemetery Joseph, Jr St. Louis Ralph Pulitzer

New England Beagle Trials Open in Ashland Mass

Ashland Mass October thirtieth with a week of field events ahead. Dog owners and handlers gathered for the seventeenth annual New England Beagle Club field trials. Derby and All Day Stake to anchor the principal events of the week.

New England Beagle Trials Ashland Mass Prospect New England Beagle Club

Italian Killings in Tripoli Raise Alarms

Reported in Tripoli that Italian forces killed Arabs in the streets without trial. Eye witnesses describe indiscriminate shootings across multiple districts as tensions flare and calls for accountability grow.

Defense appeals change of trial judge in McNamara case

Technical error uncovered in the McNamara case as defense attorneys say the court’s ruling was unfair. In Tripoli report dated October 20 Arabs are said to have been slaughtered outside the city during three days of bombardment. About 300 civilians, including women and children, were killed in Benghazi on October 19.

McNamara Tripoli Bengfihari

McNamara Murder Trial Faces Possible Appeal Over Judges

Close of the third week of the McNamara trial in Los Angeles hints at an appeal over Judge Bordwell. Defense challenges focus on jurors A Winter and Walter N Frampton for bias. prosecutors argue challenges were timely and invalid. Clarence Darrow contends Frampton and Winter showed fixed opinions against labor groups and the defendant’s guilt.

Los Angeles Cal McNamara Bordwell Hutton Superior Court Los Angeles County A. €. Winter Walter N. Frampton James B. McNamara Charles J. Haggerty Los Angeles Times Frampton Winter Scott Clarence S. Darrow A. C. Winter Butchers’ Association Darrow

Captain and crew rescued from Star of the Sea

The captain, his wife and daughter, and the crew of the schooner Star of the Sea were saved last night after the vessel foundered on Molassey reef off Key West. The ship was carrying lumber from Pensacola to Porto Rico.

Key West, Fla Molassey Reef Pensacola Porto Rico

Canada observes Day of Thanksgiving across Dominion

On October 30 in Toronto and across Canada, the annual Thanksgiving holiday paused business and brought a holiday mood. In Dundas Valley notable events were large scale military maneuvers attracting attention.

Toronto Ont Canada Dominion Dundas Valley

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Gov. Sanders Rightor and Tenth Ward Goo Goos Seventeenth Ward the Good Govern Joee Mandot Brotherhood of Timber Workers M’come City Bk. C. Drew Joseph Pulitzer
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