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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
5
Yesterday's scores show Shreveport defeating San Antonio and Dallas routing Dallas. Fort Worth beat Galveston 7 0 while Houston won 3 2 over Oklahoma City in the listed matchups.
In Atlanta, Birmingham beat Atlanta 4 2. At Nashville Nashville 4 Montgomery 4. At Memphis Mobile 6 Memphis 1. At Little Rock Little Rock 3 New Orleans 1.
In Pittsburg the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets played to a 2 to 2 tie. The pitchers limited the offenses as rain interrupted play and both teams claimed a share of the honor.
Meridian Mississippi August 16 J C Walton charged with the murder of W T Flynn Beaver's Club secretary, after thirteen days of hearing. Walton urged insanity and offered 101 witnesses while the state presented 88 to counter. Walton allegedly killed Flynn over buffet privileges dispute. Jury verdict expected today.
In Muskogee Oklahoma on August 16 authorities said Gov. Haskell’s lawyers will press charges of misconduct against United States Marshal Victor and several grand jury members. Pliny L. Soper announced the effort to try those accused in relation to Haskell’s land fraud indictment. The move aims to counter what is described as sharp practice by the defendants.
Little Rock Ark Aug 17 It is announced today that the shortage of Cashier Stevenson of the Rose City bank who was stricken with paralysis Thursday last amounts to 10000 Stevenson has not yet regained his speech and cannot explain the shortage.
The fifteen ships of the Atlantic battleship fleet are all together near the Virginia Capes except the Kansas which remains in Hampton Roads. Louisiana Minnesota Ohio and Georgia spent part of Saturday in port and then joined the fleet as they maneuvered along the coast with wireless operators active.
Eight thousand positions are to be filled with good pay and steady hours. Government exams to be held locally on November 17 for postoffice clerks carriers and railway mail clerks. Civil Service instructors assist applicants. further exams in September and October. free information and scholarship details available by writing Department 986 Rochester New York.
The report states Ernest W. Smellie, a New York glove firm manager, is sued for 100000 by his cook Emily Jones claiming he kicked the cat through a window screen. His daughter had complained the cat scratched her. The day’s weather is cloudy with a light drizzle and seas moderately rough as ships refused to reveal their programs.
Cincinnati Aug. 17 The executive board of the Freedmen's Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church elected Rev Docking president of Rust University at Holly Springs Mississippi Docking succeeds English who says he was threatened by a mob at Ethel Mississippi for shaking hands with a black presiding elder Citizens of Ethel deny the threat
The Grand offers cool comfort with ceiling and exhaust fans. Hardy and D Almain provide a clever vaudeville act valued by the audience. Four features appear tonight: 4% Policeman's Romance The Slavey Mr Pallett Goes Out Landscaping and I Have Lost Tabby. Miss Davis sings Schoolmates tonight.
At the Airdome this week the serpentine dancer drew applause while Arthur Angel the black-face comedian showcased skillful stunts. Mack and Fenton entertained with a dancing act and Miss Fenton sang What's the Use. The program promises amusing vaudeville and educational moving pictures.
The Monroe Grocer Co offers one hundred fifty home grown water melons on ice plus the largest stock of nails in Monroe. Also selling Texas Carlsbad Mineral Water advertised as a cure for chills fever indigestion and headaches. Endorsed by Mr C L Thomas a local businessman. Sale daily 1851.
Government thermometer in Monroe hits 102 degrees at 3 30 PM under riverbank shade near Western Union office. It is the highest temperature recorded in twenty two years of government records in the town.
Norfolk and Western Company will ask the courts for a permanent injunction to stop State officials from pursuing criminal or civil actions for not complying with the lower fare law. Judge Burdett previously ruled the law unconstitutional in related railroad cases. In Savannah, a movement supports an international exposition in 1915 to celebrate the Panama Canal and showcase Southern commerce.
Classified notice listing a three room cottage for rent on South Grand street with contact options Faulk Bros. or G. B. Haynes. Includes multiple classifieds such as sale notices for furniture, land near the Rio Grande, and a new model five room cottage to address Trader care News-Star.
Mexico City August 16 The first official admission that President Diaz will meet President Taft next October came from Foreign Minister Mariscal who said details are arranged except Diaz’s permission to leave Mexican soil. Taft will arrive El Paso October 16 and Diaz will cross into El Paso to meet him. the U S president will then return the visit to C Juarez. The foreign minister noted Congress meets September 15 and Diaz will seek travel authorization after delivering his annual message. The report also includes an interview with Dr Barker a physical culture expert who discusses Taft weight loss and his golf habit and asserts Taft remains strong capable of wrestling when challenged.
The question to lead the coming campaign centers on two Democratic contenders. May or Dahlsman declares candidacy on a high license ticket while Mr. Lobeck supports county option.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Lloyd C Griscom and James Deering elected members of the Aero Club of America. Young Roosevelt an enthusiastic aviator will make a baboon ascent soon with A Holland Forbes.
The fifth week of the Patrick Calhoun bribery trial opened in San Francisco with only two tentative jurors. Judge Lawler began examining talesmen in the seventeenth panel, but no progress toward a jury was made.
Springfield August 17 Champ Clark minority leader in the House declared that Theodore Roosevelt will be the Republican insurgents nominee for president in the election three years hence. Clark spoke at the Mississippi Valley Harvest Home Chautauque during his Illinois visit.
United States engineers from this district completed an inspection from Hattiesburg to Pascagoula by gasoline launch to assess creating a six-foot navigation channel. Local residents express enthusiasm over potential river opening and improved waterways.
The Fox Grocery Co Ltd advertises Chamberlain's Scratch feed and Baby Chick feed at 2.50 per sack while stocks last. It claims this price is cheaper than corn or chops and notes the supplier as Leaders.
Beverly Mass August 17 The physician in charge of President Taft’s health has finally spoken admitting he is not a massage artist. Dr Barker disclosed details of the president’s physical regimen and the care regime supporting his vigor.
Lincoln Neb Aug 17 Keen interest marks Nebraska State wide primary with attention on Democratic governor nominees James C Dahlman and C O Lobeck. Platforms stay silent on liquor though candidates sense the issue looms large.
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