Looking Into Promised Land Triumph Theme
A fragment expresses a triumphant democracy theme as the central idea echoed across voices. The line emphasizes collective aspiration and hopeful rhetoric without detailing events or individuals.
21 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
1
A fragment expresses a triumphant democracy theme as the central idea echoed across voices. The line emphasizes collective aspiration and hopeful rhetoric without detailing events or individuals.
Lawrenceburg Kentucky September 21 Champ Clark former speaker stated Democrats are cheerful united and aggressive while Republicans split and on the defensive He praised vigilance urging continued legislation to promote prosperity and safety and noted Jefferson's motto as guiding political effort.
A new $10,000,000 merger effort is reported to form Atlantic Mills Corporation, uniting Carolina coast mills under a three-class security plan. Promoters include William M. Hamer B. B. Adams Henry M. Wilson and Robert Chapmann FE Strudwick. The plan aims to reduce debt cut costs and expand into China with dozens of depots and experts.
Tonight and Friday showers are forecast with unsettled conditions. The region expects variable skies and potential afternoon bursts. Local authorities urge caution for outdoor plans and travel.
Congressman Clark lauds Democratic performance in the Sixty-second Congress Extraordinary Session praising duty honesty and patriotism. He says the party will build on these accomplishments in the next two regular sessions and defend the nation against detractors.
The president stated his clear position on tariff revision, outlining policy aims and potential shifts. He emphasized fiscal and protective goals, signaling how legislative action may proceed and affecting economic expectations.
Grand jury in Brookhaven Mississippi charges at least ten Lincoln county farmers with selling votes in the August Democratic primary. Indictments to be returned tonight. names of the indicted not released. President Taft visits Michigan delivering tariff policy remarks at Campau Square in Grand Rapids. The speech stresses steadfast tariff views despite possible defeat.
A troubling note describes multiple murders in Colorado Springs with calls for action against foul and revolting crimes. The fragment hints at a violent event in the city and seeks justice.
Six victims found in two adjacent houses after an axe attack. bodies in beds show heads crushed and wounds indicate prolonged struggle. A suspect Barnam was arrested but police deny a confession and fear lynching rumors. Victims include Mrs. Alice Burnham and two children, and Henry F. Wayne with his family.
Montreal reports the nation conducts its heaviest poll to decide on reciprocity with polls closing at five in the afternoon. The Australian ballot system is used nationwide and both sides express confidence.
Winnipeg reports heavy fog and rain marking election day in what is described as the greatest political battle in Canadian history. Farmers faced disruption as threshing and farm work paused, with continued coverage on page five.
A New Orleans report says four Louisiana commission dealers and planters led by Charles Godchaux Ernesto A Burgeress J C Lebourges and Earl Knoblock are in New York to influence the 1911 sugar price. The 350000 ton crop could yield about 17500000 more than last year if sold at current market levels. If unsuccessful they will sell where prices rise.
A thunderbolt struck a Gulf Refining Company storage tank in Oil City causing a blaze that sent 5 000 barrels burning. The tank, holding about 25 000 barrels, burned for hours while railroad crews moved nearby cars to protect property. Oil loss pegged over 3 000 dollars as residents watched the towering flames.
Detroit workers ended a 15 hour overnight walkout as arbitration set a wage scale of 23 cents an hour for six months, 27 1/2 cents for a year, and 29 1/2 cents thereafter. About 1500 employees halted service, but final terms also allow 13 hour days for 120 days before review.
In Madrid on September 21 a building trades strike halted work for about thirty thousand workers. The militia tightened its control as the city faced a tense day with essential services affected.
Ottawa reports the completed fifth census shows Canada’s population at eight million. The count covers those numbers after the June start as the nation tallies its people for official records.
Springfield Missouri September 21. By singing Casey Jones incessantly Harry Robertson a farmer wandered into an asylum for the insane and sang from morning till night demonstrating a breakdown of mental health under stress.
Leo Honck faces Frank Mantell in a 10 round bout at New York City. Knockout Brown meets Young Hickey in a 10 round fight at Elmford New York.
A coalition gathers behind Michel in a bid for governor as supporters push for unity. Key figures from multiple groups endorse the campaign and call for coordinated outreach across communities.
In New Orleans the Ninth Ward factions including leaders Hauer O Reilly Miester Kelly Marmouget Ryan Seeber and others have joined to back John T Michel for governor. The consolidation follows prior love feasts and signals strong cross ward support for Michel.
Governor Sanders wrapped up a Lincoln Parish tour in Ruston with a crowded opera house audience. He defended his record, praised Louisiana resources, and urged election to the U S Senate while criticizing the Pujo Broussard combination. He departed tonight for Rienville.
New Orleans dispatch reports Hon Louis B Rambin registrar of voters De Soto Parish Mansfield spent time with candidate J Rush Wimberly who seeks second place. Rambin predicts De Soto will back Michel Sanders and Wimberly with strong support and notes Hall will win one precinct and Aswell some votes.
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