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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

5

Cincinnati Presbytery Cuts Off Negro Church Support

The Cincinnati Presbytery voted to end all financial backing for black members at Carmel Presbyterian Church after finding about $50,000 had been spent with little religious return. Pastor remarks likened the effort to pouring money into a rathole, with future plans to lease the Carmel building to Negro Presbyterians for three years and relocate others to white-church basements.

Cincinnati, O Cincinnati Northminster Presbyterian Church Presbytery Carmel

Federal Commission seeks through routes and direct traffic control

Abstract of an annual report urges removal of restrictions on through routing when public necessity exists. It recommends allowing shippers to direct intermediate routing and granting the commission authority to issue corrective orders after its own investigations. Calls Congress attention to growing importance of a federal approach.

Commission Congress

Wireless telephone demo at Kaliski Music Co store

Free demonstration daily from 2 to 5 pm at 320 DeSiard street features the Collins Wireless Telephone as the era’s greatest invention. Limited stock available offering a bundle of one Collins stock and one Collins Pacific Wireless stock for $5.00, with expectations of large investor returns.

Kaliski Music Cos DeSiard Street Collins Wireless Collins Pacific Wireless Telegraph and Telephone Co

Victory for Gen Estrada prompts cheers in Central America

The Zelayan army’s defeat of Estrada is welcomed in diplomatic circles as a sign the provisional government may lose influence. Observers see it as the first victory in a move toward ousting Zelaya’s ally Madriz and restoring true national choice.

Estrada forces rout Zelayan troops near Ra ma

In Nicaroqua waters, General Estrada’s revolutionaries drove Zelayan forces from the line near Ra ma and captured Recreo, their strongest position. Mena Diaz Diaz Chamorro and Matuti led a four pronged swift advance eight miles along the front. Government casualties ran high as Recreo fell after a brutal assault.

Bluefields Nic Estrada Recreo

New Orleans Ships 30 000 Rounds to Nicaragua Rebels

From New Orleans on the steamer John L. Wilson a cargo of 30 000 rounds of ammunition was sent for Nicaraguan revolutionists. The manifest appeared openly as the vessel sailed for Bluefields. General Susmann said the shipment showed Estrada’s good faith and resolve to oppose Zelaya and Madriz’s rule, citing past cruelties and the executions of Croce and Cannon.

New Orleans Nicaragua John L. Wilson General Susmann Estrada Zelaya Madriz General Estrada Croce Cannon

Assassin Chief Karpoff Killed in St Petersburg Bombing

Colonel Karpoff, head of St Petersburg secret police, was lured to an Viborg district apartment and blown up by a bomb. The host, named Michael Vosskressensky, is suspected. The alleged killer fled to the street and was captured.

St. Petersburg Karpoff Secret Police Viborg Michael Vosskressensky

Brown Bakery Holiday Delivery Notice

We will not make any deliveries of bread on Christmas day, only to the wholesale trade. Residences and others will please provide themselves on Friday. 22-31 Brown Bakery.

Brown Bakery

Card of Thanks from Mrs Ada Brown

I thank my friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown to me and my child during her illness and death. An afflicted mother's heart goes out in gratitude for your thoughtfulness and kindness.

Ada Brown

Theatrical lineup at Sugar Theatre tonight and tomorrow

The Gentle man from Mississippi garners universal praise as it plays Sugar Theatre. New Orleans Picayune lauds Prince and Carothers. Tomorrow Sperling presents Moredock and Watson rag time acts with Marie Watson impersonator. films include Her Dramatic Career The Personal Conduct of Henry and A Mislaid Baby.

Mississippi Sugar Theatre The New Orleans Picayune Prince and Carothers

Market Notes on House Prices Ranging from 25 Cents to $1.50

The excerpt states typical house prices remain within a narrow band from 25 cents to 1 dollar and 50 cents. It notes this is the standard range used in transactions and sales.

A Getleman from Mississippi draws strong local support

The play praised as the cleanest and most virile American work in twenty years returns tomorrow with the same cast that impressed a week ago. Local women wear new gowns for the show and the Knights of Columbus organize the event to ensure a successful performance.

Getleman Mississippi Knights of Columbus

Doty Acquitted in Grain Embezzlement Trial

New Orleans December 21 Thomas P Doty was found not guilty of embezzling 25000 bushels of grain from the Central Elevator and Grain Warehouse dated January 20 1906 The State withdrew after Judge Chretien instructed the jury deeming evidence insufficient to connect Doty with the alleged theft

New Orleans Thomas P. Doty Chretien Adams Doty

Woman Dies After Hallway Shooting in Campbell Home

Lizzie Mc Laughlin dies at Charity Hospital after being shot in the Campbell house on Annunciation street near Erato. Susie Campbell is held by police and faces a murder charge for the Wednesday incident with her lover John Brown nearby.

New Orleans Lizzie McLaughlin Susie Campbell Campbell Annunciation Street Erato John Brown Charity Hospital

Grand Street Theatre Presents Early Film Titles

The listing features Pathe comedy and Essanay drama including HER DRAMATIC CAREER and PERSONAL CONDUCT OF HENRY. Also shown is A MISLAID BABY with Essanay, a comedy about a mishap with a misplaced infant.

Henry

Vaudeville Attractions Prince and Carothers Shine

Prince and Carothers present a novelty act that stands out as unmatched in vaudeville circuits. Their performance blends humor and skill to entertain audiences with a memorable showcase.

Prince and Carothers

Admission Rules for Children and Adults

Adults pay full fare while children over ten may enter as attendees. All children over three require a ticket for admission. Seating and pricing guidelines apply to ensure proper access for families and groups.

New Orleans Woman Seeks Annulment in Marital Dispute

Lena von Haven Daurenheim Barringer files in Civil District Court seeking annulment of her second marriage to William R. Daurenheim and a divorce from her first husband. She alleges Daurenheim never legally divorced her and that his Texas divorce was invalid due to nonresidency.

New Orleans William R. Daurenheim Lena von Haven Daurenheim Barringer Civil District Court Daurenheim Texas

Doan's Kidney Pills Rally Monroe User Testimony

Local man T. J. Woodward of Monroe Louisiana extols Doan's Kidney Pills noting relief from frequent painful kidney passages and nighttime awakenings after two boxes. He credits Allen's Pharmacy and Foster Milburn Company Buffalo as the sole U S agents with a 50 cent price.

Doan Bright Monroe T. J. Woodward South Grand Street Dean Allen Foster-Milburn Company Buffalo N. Y United States

Assassination Shocks Nasik Chief Magistrate Jackson

British Indian authorities report Arthur Mason Tippetts Jackson chief magistrate of Nasik has been assassinated by a native during a theatrical performance. Nasik, a center of sedition, feeds the outrage as news arrives from Bombay. Jackson served in the British Indian service since 1888.

Bombay India British India Arthur Mason Tippetts Jackson Nasik Jackson British Indian Service

This Date in History Highlights Key 18th to 20th Century Events

Notable anniversaries include 1798 birth of George W. Crawford, 1835 Texas independence proclaimed, 1859 Dominion Parliament building foundations in Ottawa, 1863 Indian raid in Texas, 1875 earthquake in Richmond Virginia, 1894 transfer of Sir Jon Thompson to Canada, 1905 appointment of Herbert H. D. Pierce as first U.S. minister to Norway.

George W. Crawford Georgia Columbia County United States Congress Mathew Hale Wisconsin United States Senate Moretown Washington, D. C Texas Dominion Ottawa Red River Station Richmond Sir Jon Thompson Blenheim England Canada Herbert H. D. Pierce Norway

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Sell Coors A& Rathole Washington Abstract OF Annual Report D. J. Phillips H. B. Phillips Santa Claus Whiting’s Organdie Glade Ford Levi Stationery Co., Ltd Star Hotel Gen. Estrada T Estrada Russia Secret Service N. L. Boyd, K Louisiana Henderson-Sturges Piano Company H. C. Collier Cumberland Robert Ficher Senator Langdon Gentleman From Sugar’s Theatre Grand Street Theatre R. L. Peck Pathe Henry” Essonay Fessonay Inina
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