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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
1
The article notes high holiday spending despite cost of living and tariff debates. Shoppers flock to displays seen as modern and stylish, with temptation everywhere. Toy aisles feature flying machines, airships, and aero models from $1.50 to $75, including large rubber powered monoplanes and clockwork reals.
A fragment from a festive season page reflects carefree cheer with lines suggesting everything appears forgotten in the glad season. The quirky refrain emphasizes lighthearted holiday sentiment and communal merriment.
The article notes a shift from crude pastimes to modern playthings. It highlights fascination with aircraft theories, automobiles, electrical toys, miniature moving picture outfits, screens reflecting postcard pictures, wireless outfits, and other contemporary devices as popular among boys today.
Oklahoma City hosts the permanent capital as the Senate and House pass the locating measure and the northeast site resolution. An emergency clause is adopted and both measures take effect within 30 days as the Legislature adjourns this afternoon.
Washington reports the arrest of E. C. Drew, president of the Alabama Electric Service Company, at Fort Payne Alabama on charges of using the mails to promote stock schemes. He allegedly circulated advertising to sell stock and claimed to supply electric power to Birmingham and other cities, with his company said to have a 3 million dollar capital.
Acting Governor Lambremont orders an immediate stop to cockfights. Promoters learn of the order and discontinue all events. Main ere sheriff arrives to enforce the halt.
Yesterday’s results decide the winners with betting favorites faltering and short end bettors profiting. The big tent tournament outside the city was halted after Acting Governor Lambremont and Attorney General Guion ruled cockfighting illegal. Sheriff Parker, with Attorney Allan Schollar, ordered the fights stopped. last remaining bouts were cancelled and wagering winds down amid a crowd drawn from across the United States.
A New York December 16 report says fire insurance firms along the Atlantic coast formed a joint body to oversee business and legislative matters. Atlas Insurance Association of London chief Frank Locke testified he led the Eastern Union, one of three national coalitions guiding the industry.
Week ahead features several important court cases including the Gallagher mayoral attack case in New York. Democrats of New Mexico set a Santa Fe delegate convention to consider endorsing the new state constitution. The torpedo boat destroyer Trippe will launch in Bath Maine as part of the navy’s mosquito fleet. The Japanese Imperial Diet resumes in Tokyo amid tariff policy unrest affecting England and the United States. The week also marks the semi centennial of South Carolina’s secession ordinance.
Montella Watha, a Haytien Negro, found guilty of manslaughter for leading the mob that lynched Carl Ethrynton, a local detective, in Newark Ohio last July. The case followed a bitter liquor fight as dry forces pursued alleged saloonists.
Gibsland State Bank at Gibsland Louisiana did not open Wednesday as directors moved to voluntary liquidation after State Bank Examiner W L Young reported loans deemed not good. The bank capital was 25000, organized January 1904, officers listed.
Washington report states the State Board of Health will own the Pullman car used for educational and inspection work as it tours Louisiana. President Oscar Dowling and Governor Sanders discussed the plan, with government experts to join for livestock checks amid the governors illness.
Fine Japanese china Christmas novelties and toys of all kinds at reasonable prices. Don t overlook Dr D H Keys Drug Store while out making your Christmas purchases.
Washington Dec 17 A House vote by January 17 on the contest between New Orleans and San Francisco for an exposition to celebrate the Panama Canal opening in 1915 was made possible by a rules committee understanding.
Washington Dec 17 Senator William Lorimer was absolved of the charge that he obtained his seat by bribery in the report of the Sub Committee of the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections. The full committee will meet Tuesday to act on the report.
Henry I. MacMahon a Memphis businessman affiliated with The Sins of the Father Company arrived to discuss the case. He met with Thomas Dixon author of The Clansman and The Sins of the Father who said he would return to Georgia to pursue the $100000 suit by the Southern Amusement Company against Americus City Council. The council banned The Sins of the Father in Americus weeks earlier, prompting Dixon to file the suit.
Advertisements offer four window display showcases at half price. Interested buyers are invited to apply for purchase, with details on how and where to respond. The notice emphasizes the limited quantity and reduced cost as a current sale item.
First Barlow and Goose defeated Boyd and Lattimer. Second Ford and Cox beat Albergotti and Taylor. Third W R Marks won over Al len and Shelton. Fourth Ginn and Pohlman prevailed against Hester and O Connor. Fifth W C Sherrod defeated W C Hope. Sixth Sam Bigham won over Heiney Pohlman.
A US court indicates it must await rulings or actions from state tribunals before proceeding with related proceedings. The matter involves conflicting interests and unknown parties pending state decisions. No further specifics are provided in the fragmented text.
Dr W M Baker grand lecturer for Louisiana will conduct a lodge of instruction at Western Star Lodge No 24 F and A M tomorrow. Two sessions 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM invite Western Star members and visiting Masons to attend.
Copenhagen reports ex Minister of Justice Alberti, linked to a 1908 banking fraud scandal, sentenced to eight years in prison. Once a leading figure in politics and finance as head of a large savings bank and a Danish farmers export association, he admitted diverting vast funds for years. His confession states his speculation began well before he became minister.
New York reports a severe cold wave causing multiple deaths and widespread distress among the poor as lodging houses fill. Temperatures are expected to fall to ten to fifteen degrees tomorrow, prompting calls for relief and shelter.
Chicago on December 17 reports the jury in the Charles Wistein bribery case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. The same day the juror allegedly bribed testified in a second Browne trial charged with buying votes for Senator Lorimer, with Erbstein serving as Browne's attorney.
The Markets Today reports New Orleans on December 17, cotton closed steady with advances of 7 to 10 points.
Chicago markets note wheat steady with slight declines and provisions easing by about 17 1 2 cents. The report cites price levels as unchanged to marginally lower, reflecting subdued trading activity and modest demand factors.
The Famous presents a pretty Christmas window that suggests holiday gifts. It features a large doll seated in a buggy driving a team of six lions, a display valued for its appeal to ladies and children and to prospective buyers.
Miss Margret Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Campbell of the city wed Mr W B Graham a V S and P road employee at the Catholic rectory last night. The couple will reside at 200 Adams street and their friends extend best wishes for a long and happy life.
The Cumberland Telephone Directory is praised as the city guide used by locals and visitors to locate contacts. It remains on duty day and night, making it a valued advertising medium for listings and extra pages. Contact the Cumberland Telephone Co. for advertising space or information.
Washington December 17. Big lawyers say the House has lowered its esteem with radical action that would curb federal injunctions against state laws. The Madison amendment would bar federal restraining orders until state courts rule on constitutionality, potentially bankrupting railroading states enforcing low passenger rates. Insurgent Republicans see this as boosting state courts and limiting corporate influence, reshaping federal court power nationwide.
The Episcopal ladies cleared 215 from a one day bazaar with about a month of prep. They plan to start early next spring and aim for a thousand dollars in the fall of 1911. Many new Guild members joined last year and will join the coming year’s drive.
Read our ad in another column. Ouachita Monroe Gun and Bicycle Co. 208 DeSiard Street announces 15 to 31 dates for a promotion or sale.
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