Crowley Captures Next Session In Spirited Triumph
Crowley defeats Baton Rouge and Shreveport in a close contest to advance to the next session. The spirited game showcased strong play from Crowley as they pulled ahead late.
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14 Dec 1912
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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
Dec 14, 1912
Page
1
Bishop Mouzon Addresses Conference Across Churches
The Bishop's Charge reports that class received into full conference and connections heard a very fine address by Bishop Mouzon. Services were held at all churches Sunday as conference work continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouzon
Sunday services across churches schedule full day of sermons and ordinations
First Methodist Church holds love feast at 9 a m and a 10 30 a m class address with picture presentation. 11 a m ordination sermon and deacons ordained, 3 p m ordination sermon, 7 30 p m foundation principles address. Other churches offer sermons at 10 11 a m and 7 30 p m with various pastors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
R. S. Isbell
Lena Dodson Parker
W. W. Holmes
R. H. Wynn
Edwin D. Mouton
D. D
C. W. Carter
M. H. Hamil
Nashville, Tenn
First Baptist Church
John F. Foster
E. K. Means
Annual Conference Delegates Pick Crowley Leader At Session
In a morning vote Crowley was chosen to lead the next Annual Conference over Baton Rouge and Shreveport. The meeting included routine business and clergy admissions to full connection as Bishop Mouzon urged preaching the cross and teaching among ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Baton Rouge
Shreveport
Mouzon
Vsi D. Skipper
Sam Jones
Parker
Able Hoffpauli
Methodist Episcopal Church
England
Louis Hoffpaulr
C. C. Clark
D. Roberts
J. L. Cody
D. L. Griffin
Ss. J. McLain
W. M. Oakes
A. J. Bennett
J.ey Rousseau
H. W. Cudd
L. E. Crooks
J. A. McCormick
J. A. Alford
J. W Harper
W. J. Newsome
Conference hears ministers and elects next session site
The conference reviewed ministers in several districts with no accusations against any. Crowley won the bid to host next year’s session after initial votes favored Shreveport and Baton Rouge. Bishop Mou ton delivered a lengthy charge on preaching focus and church music, stressing sermons as central to Protestant worship. P H Fontaine selected to lead Ruston Orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Newman
First Presbyterian Church
Quest
Alexandria
Brisco Carter
A. R. Hoffpaulr
J. T. Reams
Carter
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
C. C. Miller
Miller
J. Davis
Lafayette
R. H. Wynn
T. Crews
New Orleans
J. M. Henry
Ruston
R. W. Tucker
J. B. Williams
Shreveport
P. M. Brown
Sherevport
S. J. Davies
Cameron
Crowley
C.D. Atkins
W. W. Drake
Baton Rouge Way
A. M. Mayo
J. L. Sutton
State
Louisiana Training School
Monroe
Mouton
Geo
R. White
H. W. Jamieson
R. M. Brown
Fox
Thos. J. Embree
O. T. Tucker
J. H. Hoffpaulr
P. H. Fontaine
R. W. Vaughan
Chamber of Commerce Chooses Ellison For Secretary
The committee selecting a Chamber of Commerce secretary has chosen Mr Ellison of Longview Texas. A general meeting of subscribers is set for Tuesday night at the club to ratify the action and elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ellison
Longview
Texas
Ctail
Ter
Edgar Frooks Kidnapping Suspect Taken by Baton Rouge Detectives
A report states that Edgar Frooks, accused in the kidnapping of a boy named Robert Ductar, was taken into custody by Baton Rouge detectives for questioning and investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Der
Edgar Frooks
Robert Ductar
Baton Rouge
Indemnities for Americans Awarded by the Commission
The commission has awarded indemnities to Americans in the Mexican border case investigations. Officials confirm payments cover damages and losses tied to cross border incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
el Paso
Douglas
Arizona
Lawrence Converse
Edward Platt
United States
Civil Anti Trust Suit Filed Against Creamery Association
Uncle Samuel filed a civil anti trust suit today against the Creamery Association and others alleging price fixing. The charge list includes sweeping anti competition claims across the dairy industry. The action centers on restraint of trade and raised concerns about market manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Creamery Association
Human Folly or Passions Synopsis of Bryce Address
Ambassador Bryce delivered a pointed address on human folly and passions last night, offering reflections on public virtue and the dangers of unchecked emotion. He urged restraint and emphasized the duty of leaders to uphold moral standards in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Bryce
Weather Report Warns of Warm Evening and Sunday Fair
The forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures inland. No precipitation is expected and conditions should be mild for outdoor plans.
Centenary of Peace Endorses Wisdom Over War
British ambassador James Bryce told a New York dinner that most wars stemmed from human folly and passion and urged celebrating the wisdom that ends war and avoids future conflicts. He cited arbitration and treaties shaping the Canadian boundary and noted Canada's tariff stance reflected national interests, not unfriendliness. He urged friendship among nations and widening peace bonds to include all great powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Bryce
Washington
Unite States
Great Britain
New Foundland
Root
England
United States
Canada
Friendship
League of Peace
Going After the Creamery Combine
The Belgia Board of Trade and the American Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers face a federal civil anti trust suit to dissolve both groups. The government alleges conspiracy to fix butter prices to favor large producers and storage concerns, seeks injunctions against price fixing and misleading market quotes, and targets use of Elgin prices and wash sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Belgia Board of Trade
Butter Trust
American Association of Creamery Butter Manufacturers
Governor names Blake to Tensas Basin Levee Board
Baton Rouge December 14 Governor Hall appointed B E Blake of La Salle Parish to the Tensas Basin Levee Board following the resignation of Q T Hardtner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tensas Levee
Baton Rouge
Hall Hag
B. E. Blake
la Salle Parish
Tensas Basin Levee
Wice Q. T. Hardtner
Officials Halt Noted Game Chicken Ring in Monroe
E S Fremont of the Louisiana State Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals arrived in Monroe to investigate a reported fighting operation. Sheriff Jack Parker searched the area with no evidence of a fight found, but officers discovered several game chickens ready for shipment and noted that most participants had left town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Fremont
Louisiana State Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Monroe
Sheriff's Office
Bulgaria to Join Triple Alliance With Central Powers
Paris reports Bulgaria is about to join the triple alliance, aligning with Austria-Hungary, Germany and Italy, per a diplomatic source. The move, if confirmed, ties Bulgaria to the wartime bloc and reshapes regional power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bulgaria
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Italy
Voter Registrar Fined for Erasing Democratic Names
Samuel A. Montgomery registrar of voters was fined ten dollars and sentenced to ten days in parish prison for violating Judge Skinner’s injunction by erasing Democratic voters. His attorney sought a new trial and a prohibitory writ to the State Supreme Court, while Montgomery asked for suspensive appeal time from Judge Ellis’s ruling, which Judge Skinner would not consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Montgomery
Registrar of Voters
Montgomery
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Ellis
Skinner
National liquor control conference to seek federal regulation
Delegates from governors of most states gather in Washington to attend a conference on federal regulation of liquor traffic. The aim is a federal statute to protect prohibition territory from interstate shipments. A similar bill was prepared last year but not acted on before Congress adjourned. Extraordinary efforts will be made to revive it in the current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Staes
Washington
Prohibition
Congress
Memorial wreaths mark Washington death anniversary
Delegations from Masonic lodges in Alexandria and Fredericksburg visited Mount Vernon to lay memorial wreaths on George Washington’s tomb for the 113th anniversary of his death. Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 notes Washington was made a Mason there, with lodge records and the Bible he used for obligations preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Alexandria
Fredericksburg
George Washington
Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4
General Washington
Washington
Save Cult Leader From Prison Trial Advances
Arguments were heard in the Illinois Supreme Court in the Eveleyn Arthur See case the Chicago cult leader. See was convicted of abducting Mildred Bridges and her mother, prominent disciples, and has been free on bail during appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois Supreme Court
Eveleyn Arthur See
Chicago
See
Mildred Bridges
Lee
Bridges
Montgomery Given Jan's Term After Contempt Hearing
New Orleans December 14. Following a contempt proceeding hearing the court ordered Montgomery to serve Jan's term. The action stems from recent court filings and reflects judicial penalties for defiance of a prior order. Local officials could pursue further remedies if compliance does not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Gas pressure at the Ruston well rises as repairs pause
Ruston reports rising gas pressure north of town despite repair work. Experts believe a large gas supply exists, possibly enough for the city, and indicate the well may yield oil if drilled about 300 feet deeper. Nearby companies have sent representatives in recent days. Also, Davis Bros. win contract to rebuild the old Chautauana hotel, with occupancy planned by March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Chautauana
Davis Bros
Endorsed by Boosters Unanimous City Hall Meeting Action
Booster group backs a decision taken at a city hall meeting with unanimous support. The combined endorsement signals strong local backing for the outcome announced.
Local Boosters Back Snyder Oil Plan in Ouachita Parish
A Monroe Boosters Club meeting at City Hall voted to endorse and financially back the Snyder oil and gas proposition, urging moneyed men to fund the project. Committee members Titche Gregg and Weaks will approach major financiers as local interest doubles subscriptions to demonstrate commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boosters’ Club
City Hall
Messrs
Cason and Johnson
Snyder
Boosters
Charles Titche
H. L. Gregg
George G. Weaks
Monroe
Pittsburg
United
J. M. Cobb
Cobb
Oliver Morton
Travis Oliver
Charles Tueve
Sig Haas
H. N. Gregg
Guy Stubbs
Theo. Marx
Geo. A. Petrie
Messrs T Tche
Kegg
Weaks
Ouachita Parish
Onach
Reverend L H Swayze to Preach at Green's Chapel
Reverend L H Swayze will fill his appointment at Green's Chapel in the Drew settlement Sunday morning and evening services are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. L. H. Swayze
Green's Chapple
Drew Settlement
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F. N. Parker
S. H. Werlein
Methodist Protestant Church
Co. D. Atkinson
West Side Church
Hooks
Presse
Associated Press
Weather Report
Triple Alliance
Jans
THE
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