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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
1
The Green Mountain State votes are viewed as a key political gauge reflecting broader trends. Analysts note how Vermont's results may signal shifts for upcoming campaigns and party strengths.
The article recalls Vermont history since 1856 as a barometer for national turnout. It notes Republican majorities in September predict November outcomes and summarizes gubernatorial race dynamics with Harland Howe and Charles Howe. It ends with Grady praising Vermont Democrats as a steadfast, growing force.
Weather forecast notes clear skies tonight with gentle winds. Wednesday remains generally fair with mild temperatures and no significant precipitation expected.
The prose hints that Grady will be answered today with a stronger Democratic vote and a Republican slump from their 26 000 majority, reflecting a broader handwriting on the wall about election results.
Mrs. Sarah Harris of New York, 33, paralyzed for three years, will appeal to Governor Dix this week seeking a mercy death law. Dictated at Audubon Sanitarium, the petition asks for legal physician assisted death amid persistent spinal pain with no hope of recovery.
Striking miners disrupted rail lines above Elkdale to hinder coal shipments from upper Creek mines. Militia units arrived to repair tracks and pursue attackers, with additional companies deployed and weapons seized as authorities consider martial law within a day.
After Lieutenant Becker refused to plead to the indictment for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, a not guilty plea was entered and the trial was scheduled for Thursday September 12 before Justice Goff in the criminal branch of the New York Supreme Court.
Denver, sept 3 William J Abrams a blind Denver man asks state authorities to permit a corneal graft from Lewis J Wechter who is to be executed at Canon City next week. A Denver physician supports the operation saying it can be done successfully. If allowed the corneas would be removed from Wechter in the death chamber and grafted into Abrams amid the execution.
At opening of polls in New Orleans two men were shot one fatally Adolph Bonee a ReformER and Paul Rivard a Regular were struck by gunfire Harry Pettingill a Regular fired after an argument over Bonees swearing as a commissioner Police rushed Good Government Leaguers to the scene extra officers were deployed and quiet returned Officials noted possible dummy ballots and heavy expected turnout with Joseph Generelly gaining some ground among Regulars
New Orleans reports scare of parochial election strife between Goo Goo and Regular factions. A double shooting in the Fifth ward prompted governor Hall to dispatch Adjutant General McNeese and armed citizens to the scene, while Behrman and Hall clashed over peacekeeping measures amid rising tensions. The item also includes USDA crop condition figures for August 25 and state comparisons.
Washington reports reveal foreign cotton tare rules set by exchanges cause weight uncertainty and allow abuses in European markets. Luther Conant Jr Commissioner of Corporations says tare deductions including bagging and ties unfairly reduce net cotton weight and harm U.S. producers.
Associated Press reports Pittsburg on September 2 that Sunday night’s flood killed forty people and caused about two million dollars in property damage. The disaster’s impacts will resonate across several stricken communities for days.
Beverly Mass September 3 The announcement that Great Britain will appeal to The Hague tribunal to settle the Hay Pauncefote treaty claim over the Panama canal act surprised President Taft. He expected a diplomatic handling but had no official word from the state department and planned to wait until Secretary Knox returns in October before acting.
The United States growing cotton crop condition on August 25 was 74.8 percent of normal, compared with 76.5 percent on July 25 this year, 73.2 percent on August 25 last year, and 72.1 percent in 1910.
The New York supreme court term opened under Governor Dix order for a speedy prosecution of indictments from the Rosenthal murder inquiry. Justice John W. Goff sits as the bench hears rapid testimonies from gamblers, resort keepers, and Tenderloin habitués subpoenaed before the grand jury. Indictments will be promptly tried before Justice Goff as returned.
Rioting convicts broke from bull pens at Michigan State Prison and reached the yard where a general fight with guards ensued. State militia was ordered to shoot escapers, fires were set and extinguished, and two militia companies formed a cordon. Three inmates reportedly escaped with others hiding as riots caused property damage but no fatalities.
New York reports chaotic delays at the Brooklyn central telephone exchange as operators claim distress from the day. They cite a new dress room sign barring operators from appearing with powder on their faces, provoking protests about professional standards and personal appearance.
Monroe boosters report early contributions surpassing two thousand dollars as they name officers including Lady Manager Mrs A A Forsythe and secretary W L Jennings. Racing purses near four thousand dollars promise top entries with concessions head C A Braden returning. Railroads to be urged for special trains and discount fares from Delta and McGehee routes.
London reports a complete disavowal by the British foreign office of any official push to demand arbitration over the Panama Canal question. The office says the matter remains under consideration and no formal demand has been made.
At a Monroe fair board session Mr W J Jennings was unanimously elected secretary. The meeting proceeded with routine business and committee allocations.
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