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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1911

Page

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New Strength for Michel Progress Report At Headquarters

Callers at headquarters report satisfactory progress as new strength arrives for Michel. Officials say morale remains steady and operations continue to expand across departments.

Michel Campaign Opens With Large Support In Louisiana

Governor candidate John T. Michel resumes campaign with a strong reception in New Orleans. Editor John Marshall endorses Michel for governor and Pujo and Foster for U S senators. Lotus Club plans a Belle of the Bends rally from Donaldsonville with a thousand guests and river procession. A fundraising rally meets in Baton Rouge to arrange a special train to Donaldsonville.

Marshall Michel A. P. Pujo Murphy J. Foster United States Lotus Club Here Donsonaldville John T. Michel Heck Johnson William Moore Donaldsonville Mr. Johnson South River Front Texas

Weather Forecast: Tonight and Thursday Fair

The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Temperatures are expected to remain mild with light winds. No precipitation is anticipated in the period.

Governor Sanders Attacks Pujo in Ponchatoula Speech

Governor Sanders addressed public school children and about fifty voters in Ponchatoula Louisiana charging Pujo with being a protectionist and a corporation lawyer while denouncing Broussard and Pujo for Cannonism and desertion of the Democratic Party.

Ponchatoula Sanders Broussard Pujo Cannon

Governor Sanders Campaigns Through Tangipahoa Parish

Governor Sanders and party arrived by outmobile from Amite City and spoke at Roseland Arcola and Tangipahoa. About 1,000 residents greeted him in Independence with a reception committee of local business leaders and an Italian brass band. The address lasted about ninety minutes before a page five continuation.

Independence Sanders Outmobile Amite City Roseland Arcola Tangipahoa Harry D. Wilson Amite Wm. Penny Penny

Rosh Hashanah Observed as Day of Memorial and Renewal

Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish new year 5672 observed from Friday evening September 22 to Saturday sundown September 23 with an orthodox second day on September 24. The day emphasizes self examination and remembrance and ends with social and domestic rejoicing. Temple Sinai services begin Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. Visitors welcome.

Temple Sinai

Prohibition Fate Remains Doubtful in Portland Report

Portland Maine September 14 reports show an apparent small majority for the prohibition side in returns but official tallies are needed to clear the doubt.

Portland Maine

Mount Etna Lava Flows Cause Widespread Damage

Residents flee as Mount Etna erupts sending a lava stream that damages homes and streets. Emergency crews warn of continuing activity and urge evacuations in affected towns.

Mount Etna

League Holds Busy Meeting With Propositions Debated

A league council convened a busy session to discuss several important business propositions. Key members reviewed proposals and laid groundwork for upcoming decisions and actions.

Secret meeting of Southern Sawmill Operators Association

In Chicago today the executive committee of the Southern Sawmill Operators Association held a secret session denying any public-interest discussion. Chairman C. D. Johnson said the talks covered only internal matters and did not address external labor or policy issues.

Chicago Southern Sawmill Operators Association Southern Mills C. D. Johnson

Cumberland Telephone Plan Sparks Monroe League Endorsement

The Monroe Progressive League endorsed Cumberland Telephone Company's plan to install a modern flash light system in Monroe after residents agree to a 25 cent monthly rate increase for business phones. Directors also urged undergrounding lines on Grand and DeSiard streets and sought railroad commission rules. A road project in Bouef river swamp prompted further discussion of voting on good roads.

Monroe Cumberland Telephone Company Progressive League Thomas Monroe Progressive League Board of Directors Cumberland’ Telephone Company Grand and DeSiard Streets Railroad Commission Board of Directors Apgar League Bouef River

Reward Offered for Slayers of Myrtle Hawkins

Hendersonville North Carolina residents discuss raising funds to add to an already promised 500 dollar reward for information leading to the killer of Miss Myrtle Hawkins whose body was recovered from a nearby lake.

Hendersonville N. C Myrtle Hawkins Here

Rodney Deigler Former Senate Sergeant At Arms Sentenced

Dayton dispatch reports Rodney Deigler once serving as sergeant at arms for the state senate is under a three year penitentiary sentence for facilitating bribery in the legislature.

Dayton Rodney Deigler State Senate

Attempted wreck on Iron Mountain line near Collinston

Freight ahead of Iron Mountain passenger No 108 found a lodged railroad tie seven miles from Collinston Tuesday night. A hidden man fired at the crew during tie removal. no injuries or damage beyond the tie. Previous incidents claim bricks thrown at night. several arrests of Black individuals reported.

Iron Mountain Collinston

Scouts Celebrate Anniversary Parade at Forsythe Park

Sunday services bring Scouts and Newsboys to Methodist Church. The First Louisiana Troop BSA marks its first anniversary and Newsboys Club No 1 its second with a parade from Court Square to Forsythe Park. The day includes a 10 o'clock parade route, camp dinner, and afternoon regiment march around the race track.

Louisiana Boy Scouts of America Newsboys’ Club No. 1 Forsythe Park Louisiana Regiment of Boy Scouts Court Square Jackson Texas Avenue South Grand South Walnut DeSiard North Second Street Clarks Uni

Scout Camp Preparations and Activities Schedule

Preparations for a military order style camp include scouting games, rescue work, first aid, camping, signaling, ambulance drills, tests, and contests for points of honor. Patrols will team up for scouting tasks and races while individual events follow later due to heat. Visitors welcome. Sunday September 17 a group march to First Methodist church for Rev. R. H. Wynn's sermon and a musical program.

Boy Scouts Newsboys’ Club First Methodist Church R. H. Wynn

Reverend Morgan to Fill Pulpit as Funeral Fasts

Rev F E Morgan of Waynesville arrived too late for the funeral of his son in law John Rogers. He will visit his daughter Winnie Rogers and, with Pastor J A H Wharton absent, will preach at the First Baptist Church next Sunday morning and evening. Temple Sinai to reopen for worship on New Year’s night Friday the twenty second at 7 30 p m. 14 31

F. E. Morgan Iaynesville Our City John Rogers Morgan Winnie Rogers J. A. H. Wharton First Baptist Church Temple Sinai

Storm Sewer Excavations Begin at Calypso and South Grand

Excavations started this morning at Calypso and South Grand Streets by contractor H. Markwood for a new storm drainage system to relieve city flooding after rain. The city’s recently acquired locomotive steam crane was tested yesterday and is in use to speed digging and sheeting. The project aims to finish before river waters rise, with the canal extending from the river to the Iron Mountain and V. S. & P. crossings.

Markwood Calypso South Grand Streets Calypso Street Iron Mountain

Sugar Rise Explained by Atkins in Salt Lake City

Edwin F. Atkins of the American Sugar and Refining Company says sugar prices are high due to three main factors: storage of last year’s supply, drought‑driven shortages in Europe, and London speculators driving the sugar market. He cautions the high prices are temporary and a gradual decline will follow in coming months.

Salt Lake Utah Edwin F. Atkins American Sugar and Refining Company Europe London

British consul orders Americans and Brits to flee to safety

In Chun King China on September 14 the British consul in charge ordered all Americans and Britishers in the upper districts where the rebellion is underway to move at once to the nearest place of safety.

Chun King China

Augleid Is Now Assured Prospects For Monroe Fair

The Monroe fair outlook appears brighter than ever in history with strong prospects and renewed confidence for attendance and events.

Auglesd Monroe Fair

Directors Pleased With Monroe Fair Plans For October

Monroe Fair directors finalize details with A Braden Natchez to supply shows and trail attractions. Aeroplane flights guaranteed daily while racing program headed by C E Maroney fills the schedule. Drum mer's Day October 27 features North Louisiana and South Arkansas drummers.

Co. A. Braden Natchez, Miss Louisiana Arkansas

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Ransdell Sugar Belt Houma New Orleans the Picayune John Marshall Lake Charles Weather Report Ific Sander Prohibition Cantania Sicily Castigillion Fracvilla Alcatra Cumberland Lafourche Bocuff River Prospect Monroe Progresive League A. J. Thomas Ohio Legislature Switch Methodist Church the Fair Association C. A. Braden Braden C. E. Maroney Hope Fayetteville Hot Springs Ark A. A. Forsythe C. E. Faunt le Roy Fair Association Parke, Davis & Co A. E. Crowell Stag Mr. Crowell
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