19 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1911
Page
1
The Merchants Wighel Special drew a large turnout in Donaldsonville with a strong performance that left spectators impressed. Local merchants showcased crafts and goods, while residents praised the event as a welcome community celebration.
Donaldsonville report notes prominent New Orleans merchants joined the rally to back Michel and oppose Foster. Ransdell attacks Foster over a sugar litigation with the American Sugar Refining Co, while Pleas at Opelousas frame Foster’s legal work as improper. Delegations from Michel supporters occupied the seventh ward with a banner signaling a large majority.
The forecast calls for generally cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday. No precipitation is listed and temperatures are not specified.
Taft delivers first campaign speech of tour in Detroit on Monday as Lange crowds greet me on arrival.
Spain imposes martial law following reports of violence tied to the rig strike. Authorities outline curbs on assembly and movement as protests escalate.
President Taft denounces patronage accusations and pledges to resist any Sherman Act amendments while appealing to voters on trusts during his West tour. Madrid martial law follows labor unrest with a general strike planned. troops clash with rioters injuring twenty six as King Alfonso issues a proclamation.
A reflective piece on the rise of mail order merchandising and its appeal to consumers and merchants. It explains how catalogs create desire beyond price, the role of personal contact, and the shift in modern retailing toward direct buyer interaction facilitated by mail order.
In a continued note on Page Wive the rejection is framed as a setback for growers and shippers of the South. The article portrays the project as detrimental to regional interests and questions its overall value.
The article notes Foster feeling confident about his campaign after a busy week in Orleans and Franklin. Manager Chevis reports Foster is satisfied with favorable local feedback from influential friends and supporters across the state.
Paris reports France's cabinet cannot offer assurances to the public on negotiations with Germany. In Frankfurt a correspondent says France and Germany have agreed on all points except one.
In Boston on September 19 the United States Grand Jury indicted officers of the United Shoe Machinery Co and later the company itself on charges of restraining trade. In Oklahoma City on September 19 Nick Ellis, former cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank, was indicted on six forgery and misapplication charges after surrendering in New York. In St. Louis on September 19 Champ Clark, House speaker, planned to speak in Lawrenceburg Kentucky on straight Democratic doctrine after a brief trip from the city.
Philadelphia Sept. 19 Chief Bender ace pitcher of the Athletics is bedridden with grippe. Fans fear the team may lose the league lead as he misses games and rest is urged for the star starter.
The Buckeye Powder Company of Buckeye, formerly Peoria Illinois manufacturers, sues in U S Court in Trenton New Jersey for five million dollars against the Dupont-Denmours Powder Company and related subsidiaries known as the Powder Trust alleging business damage from their practices.
The Olds touring car valued at 4000 dollars and insured for 3000 burned two and a half miles east of Delhi. Chauffeur Gasil Risher was driving back with the car when the gas tank leaked ignited and exploded, reducing the vehicle to a scrap heap. Net loss about 1300 dollars.
The city council last night voted to buy an automobile combination hose and chemical truck for the fire department. The purchase completes the equipment plan with the Fire Prevention Bureau. Sites on Layton Avenue and Louisville Avenue have been acquired for two new fire stations.
Citizens of Monroe urged to turnout for sessions at City Hall and Natatorium with Col. D. C. Collier and Mr. G. Grosvenor Dawe. Reception at 9:20 a.m. train and 10 a.m. City Hall, plus an afternoon session at the Natatorium. Other locals listed as hosts and escorts for the groups in Monroe and Little Rock stop noted.
Committal panels were named to honor Col Lier and Mr G Grosve with reception plans announced. The organizers did not include Dave in the arrangements.
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