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.
30 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1911
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
Tonight and Tuesday forecast calls for generally fair skies. Light winds and mild temperatures expected across the region with no significant weather events anticipated.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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