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13 Apr 1914
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1914
Page
1
Opening Week of 1914 Baseball Fans Buzz With Uncertainty
The nation awaits the start of the 1914 season as the Federal league opens amid upheaval in rosters and ownership. Opening games in the National and American leagues are set across eight cities, with major and minor leagues launching parallel schedules this week amid shifting lineups and high fan anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Press Association
New York
Miujor
Federal League
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
St Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
American Association
Southern League
Columbus
Louisville
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St Paul
Milwaukee
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Mobile
Birmingham
New Orleans
Montgomery
Denver
Lincoln
Wichita
Topeka
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Omaha
Des Moines
Buffalo
Baltmore
Telephone Girls Strike in Monroe over Assistant Chief
Eighteen operators at the Cumberland Telephone Company walked out at 11 AM in Monroe protesting the dismissal of Miss Cruise who they say was targeted for being too easy on the staff. By 2 PM the exchange reopened with five operators, while executives denied a firing and cited a routine supervisory reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Telephone Company
Loreneruise
Deocurro
A. P. Baird
Vicksburg
Baton Rouge
News-Ster
KE. J. Herman
Annd
Miss Cruise
Exchange
News-Star
Mrs. Girod
Tors
Hix
G. H. Gough
Monroe
John Lind Returns Aboard Mayflower from Mexico
John Lind arrived in Washington today aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower from Mexico. The report, filed by the Associated Press from Washington, notes his return on April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
John Lind
Mexico
Metropolitan Cafe Announces Reopening To Patrons
After meeting Louisiana State Board of Health requirements, Dusas and Panos of the Metropolitan Cafe in Monroe declare readiness to serve former customers with the best cleanest and most up-to-date sanitary service. They thank patrons for past patronage and express hope to continue serving in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana State Board of Health
Monroe
Broussard on Flood Control Fight Advances Reasons
The senator speaks on flood control issues and outlines why the fight has progressed. He presents key arguments for action and details the positions of supporters and opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plect
Deve Dee
National flood plan urged by Broussard at bankers meeting
Representative elect Robert F. Broussard pitches a national flood control policy at the Louisiana Bankers Association in Shreveport. He argues forest removal worsens floods, urges Congress to treat water as a national issue, and backs the Newlands Broussard bill to fund river regulation and flood prevention nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Broussard
Louisiana Bankers’ Association
Shreveport
Ohio
Missouri
Broussard
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
California
Far West
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
West Virginia
Illinois
Indiena
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Federal Congress
Panama Canal
Democratic Party
Newlands
Senate
House
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Newlands Broussard Bill Backed To Control Mississippi River
The Newlands Broussard bill seeks national control of the Mississippi River to preserve navigable depth, build levees and revetments, and create flood outlets. It argues federal action benefits the nation and local Louisiana needs while also addressing other basins and paving a central highway of commerce. Portland gathering of the Columbia and Snake River Waterways association mirrors broader support for national river development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Newlands
Broussard
Louisiana
Atchafalaya
Red
Advertisements Invite Readers to Profit and Opportunity
The notice highlights that every advertisement in the newspaper is a direct appeal to someone offering profit to both the advertiser and the responder. It urges readers to scan the ads for potential opportunities and notes their interest beyond mere reading.
Four Gunmen Electrocuted In Incident
A report describes four gunmen electrocuted during an incident. The event notes that Dago Frank collapsed and was supported by two attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dago Frank
Associated Press
Ossining
Four Gangsters Executed in Rosenthal Murder Case
The four gunmen known as Gyp the Blood Lefty Louie Dago Frank and Whitey Lewis were electrocuted at Sing Sing after Becker's second trial was denied. Gov Glynn refused a stay and rabbis pleaded unsuccessfully. The case tied to Herman Rosenthal's 1912 murder outside the Metropole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitey Lewis
Rosenthal
Dago Frank
Lefty Louie
East Side
New York
Jacob Goldstein
Glynn
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Whitman
Court of Appeals
Becker
Gyp_ the Blood
Harry Horowitz
Louis Rosenberg
Frank Chofict
Frank Seidenshue
Gyp
Lefty Lovie
Sing Sing
Siacec
Brooklyn
Jack Rose
Bridgey Webber
Harry Vallon
Reenthal
Sam Sc
Messenger to Governor Glynn Delivers Gunmen Statement
A messenger heads to Governor Glynn with a report from the gunmen. It is claimed Dago Frank admitted justice was done, but the statement awaits the governor's receipt before publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ossining
Glynn
Dago Frank
O'Sullivan Whisker Suit Dismissed By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court threw out Col. E A O'Sullivan of New Orleans case against Paul Felix and Williams Steiles seeking 360000 after they cut his whiskers in an election prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Col. E. A. O'Sullivan
New Orleans
Paul Felix
Williams Steiles
United States Supreme Court
Belated Telegram Hints of Battle
A censored dispatch from Torreon dated April 11 reports heavy fighting at San Pedro on April 10 and a Federal capture of the town on April 9. Villa leads a rebel assault and a force of about 5000 Federals advances on Torreon, countered by an equal rebel force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
el Paso
Torreon
San Pedro
Villa
Mexican Federals to Fire Salute for American Flag
President Wilson said Mexican Federals would fire a salute to the American flag at Tampico following the arrest of American marines. He spoke with confidence that the demand would be insisted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Tampico
Famous Dunbar Case Itinerary Tinker Faces Jury
Opelousas April 1 Those in the crowded court room for the opening of the Walters kidnapping trial were adjourned to tomorrow for attorney conferrals The case centers on four year old Robert Dunbar claimed by both Mrs Dunbar and Julia Anderson with Bertillon evidence expected Walters contends the boy is Bruce Anderson and asserts innocence The case traces back to the 1912 disappearance and Walters arrest near Columbia Mississippi with habeas corpus battles and a state supreme court ruling against Walters The public interest fills Opelousas as the tinker seeks to prove the boy is not the Dunbar child
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Opelousas
W. G Walters
Robert Dunbar
W.C. Walters
Mrs. Dunbar
Julia Anderson
Barnesville
N. C
Dunbar
Bertillon
Walters
Bruce Anderson
Opelouses
Columbia
Miss
Dunbar Loy
Louisiana
Dunbars
Julia Andersen
Mississippi
State Supreme Court
Watters
Miss Anderson
Copper Miners End Strike After Long Walkout
Hancock Michigan April 13 1919 copper miners who had been on strike since July 28 1918 voted to call off the strike following an announcement by the secretary of the Western Federation of Miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hancock, Mich
Western Federation of Miners
Bankers Plead Not Guilty in Insolvent Bank Case
Four officers of the First National Bank, charged in forty five indictments with receiving deposits in an insolvent institution, pleaded not guilty. They were given until 2 o'clock this afternoon to file a plea in abatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Natchez
First National Bank
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B. H. Hix
Herman
FE. J. Herman
Dusas & Panos
Metropolitan Cafe
Mississipni
Lower
Vidley
Portland
Ore
Columbia and Snake River Waterways Association
Columbia River
Portland Commercial Club
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Utah
George F. Richardson
Kennewick
Wash
Bobby
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