McEnery Memorial Fund Appeal Urges Louisianans to Donate
A self explanatory letter announces a statewide appeal to raise funds for a memorial stone and burial lot for Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery. Chairman invites citizens to send drafts and checks to New Orleans, praising McEnery as a faithful public servant. Monroe and Ouachita Parish urged to lead in donations if remains stay in New Orleans.
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Semuel Douglas McEnery
Louisiana
Metaire
Monroe
Samuel Douglas McEnery
New Orleans
Ouachita Parish
Taft promotes Justice White to Chief Justice of U S Supreme Court
The News Star congratulates President Taft on elevating Associate Justice White to Chief Justice. White, Louisiana Democrat and Confederate veteran, is praised for ability and judicial renown. The editorial calls for a nonpartisan bench and law as a national guide, hoping Taft’s choice sets a broad precedent.
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News-Star
Taft
Justice White
Supreme Court of the United States
Louisiana
Eli Whitney Remembered On 145th Birthday In Massachusetts
On December 8 Westborough in Worcester County Massachusetts marks Eli Whitney’s anniversary. The inventor of the cotton gin is honored for transforming the South’s economy by enabling profitable cotton production and aiding America’s commercial rise. A modest New England schoolteacher, Whitney’s impact is praised for civilizing influence and national prosperity.
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Eli Whitney
Westborough
Worcester County
Massachusetts
New England
Whitney and Mudge as Revolutionaries of Industry
The article praises Eli Whitney for inventing the cotton gin and cites the vast growth of American cotton exports since 1798. It compares Whitney’s impact to Charles Mudge in linen production, noting how both transformed U.S. manufacturing, reduced reliance on foreign goods, and spurred national wealth and industrial leadership.
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Whitney
Mason and Dixon Line
Liverpool
United States
Sam
England
West
Mudge
Oxford
Faith and poll tax note in Monroe 1910 election reminder
A civic notice urges Ouachita parish residents to pay poll taxes to avoid disfranchisement ahead of the January 1912 state primary. It notes candidates for various offices, campaigns starting, and warns that nonpayment blocks participation in 1911 1912 elections. It also praises the Southern Vindicator’s holiday edition and notes local campaign activity.
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Monroe
Ouachita Parish
United States
Tangipahoa News Advocates For Local Development
Bro. Adams and associate George B Campbell are praised for publishing a splendid newspaper that advances Tangipahoa development and defends their viewed rights, earning patronage from the people.
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Bro. Adams
George B. Campbell
Tangipahoa
Theatre disturbance at Sugar's Theatre noted
The News-Star reports that a man and a woman caused disruption at Sugar's Theatre Saturday night. Management should eject all peace disturbers as the audience seeks the performance, not idle chatter.
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News-Star
Sugar’s
Poll Tax Deadline Threatens Voters in 1911 Case
A 1911 notice warns that sixteen days remain to pay the poll tax of one dollar to secure the right to vote in 1911 and 1912. It cautions that failure to pay before January 1, 1911 will result in disfranchisement.
Directors Hold Weighty Role in Rural Education
Letters from the People argue the school director wields the most responsibility for rural education and national welfare. Patrons urged to read up on the school question, engage with teachers, and vote in informed, up to date directors to improve schools and prevent rural decline. A second item discusses Mr. Rector's New York restaurant hotel project, a $3,000,000, 240 room complex atop Broadway at Forty fourth, with 800 diner capacity and extensive Europe sourced furnishings.
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Rector
New York
America
Broadway
Forty-fourth Street
Europe
Belfast
New Rector Hotel to Open in Times Square
The Great White Way awaits a Christmas present with a new fourteen story Rector Hotel in Times Square. Charlie Rector, builder of a Chicago basement chop-house, converts the old Rector restaurant into a dazzling six story plus hotel that will boast burnished interiors and a staff in readiness for a Christmas Eve opening. The piece highlights Rector’s rise from a Chicago restaurant to Broadway’s luxury dining and lodging destination.
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New York
Rector Hotel
Times Square
Broadway
Charlie’ Rector
West
Chicago
Metropolis
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company Advertises Service
Telephone service is praised for usefulness and wide reach. The ad touts courteous treatment, prompt service, and reasonable rates to promote home and business use. For rates and details, readers are urged to contact Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company.
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Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company (Incorporated
Whiskey Spill After Train Stop Creates Christmas Woe
A young man attempting to exit a westbound Monroe train at Union Station dropped a grip breaking a whiskey jug. The spilled liquor drew onlookers and he walked away with ruined plans and shattered hopes, while others watched the scene and commented on the loss. The Ruston Leader notes an ad for property listings by McMillan with a no sale no charge policy.
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Monroe
Union Station
Ceer
Ruston
Webster A Myatt Seeks Reelection Clerk of Sixth District
An official notice announces Webster A. Myatt as a candidate for reelection to the Clerk of the Sixth District Court in Ouachita Parish, subject to Democratic party action.
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Webster A. Myatt
Ouachita
Democratic Party
Dave W. Faulk
Parish of
A. L. Green
Dave W. Faulk Says He Seeks Ouachita Parish Court Seat
Dave W. Faulk announces candidacy for election to the Court of the Parish of Ouachita. He emphasizes experience, public service, and commitment to local justice. The campaign aims to win support from Ouachita residents and civic groups.
Judge Schulze as Candidate for Parish Assessor Nomination
Judge Charles Schulze is named as a candidate for the Democratic primary nomination for parish assessor. The filing signals his intent to seek the post as voters determine party backing in the upcoming primary.
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Charles Schulze
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Buster Brown
Hammond
McMillan
Reale Sy Bank & Trust CO
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Uriah Millsaps
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Guy P. Stubbs
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Sol Meyer
BH. Bynum
Travis Oliver
Central Savings Bank & Trust Company
Ravis Oliver
J. E. Flournoy
Oliver B. Morton
F. G. Hudson
F. D. Gibbs
J. S. Handy
Ouachita National Bank
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Union Bank and Trust Co
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M. W. Haas
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