This Date in History and Notables
A collage notes historical birthdays and deaths including George Whitefield and Charles Lamb, plus remarks on Dorr's Rebellion and Union League origins. It lists contemporary dignitaries and ages, then shifts to medical ad copy for Catarrh Cure and Hall's pills before reporting Ottawa labor hearings on Industrial Disputes Act amendments and eight hour day aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whitefield
Gloucester
England
Charles Lamb
London
Thomas W. Dorr
Dorr
Providence
R. I
South Carolina
Fort Moultrie and
Castle
Labor Legislaton
Ottawa
Ont
Dominion Trades and Labor Congress
Borden
Marshall Condemns Chimneys Built by Negro Labor
An early 20th century notice claims chimneys and flues built by Negroes and unskilled labor raise fire risk and promotes Union labor as superior. It offers estimates for repair work, tile, brick mantels, with all work guaranteed to fire ordinances and payment upon satisfaction. The Monroe Messenger Service advertises contact details for W. A. Hatch, secretary, Box 634.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Messenger Service
W. A. Hatch
Wyoming Coal Dominates State Mineral Output
The United States Geological Survey reports Wyoming coal accounts for about 90 percent of the state's mineral value. Total mineral output rose from 1911 to 1912 with coal tonnage and value increasing from 6,744,864 tons worth 10,508,863 to 7,368,124 tons worth 11,648,088.
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Wyoming
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Phi Delta Phi Convention Opens in Chicago at LaSalle
The annual national convention of Phi Delta Phi began in Chicago with headquarters at the Hotel LaSalle. The legal fraternity traces to 1869 at the University of Michigan and now has chapters at over forty top law schools. Noted members include former President Taft and Justice Hughes. The gathering lasts two days, ending with a banquet and speakers.
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Chicago
Lll
Phi Delta Phi Fraternity
LaSalle
University of Michigan
America
William H. Taft
Supreme Court
Charles E. Hughes
Woman Credits Chamberlains Tablets For Cure
Iv Smith of Point Blank Texas says Kay suffered liver complaint and found relief using 25cc vox of Chamberlains Tablets. She reports being completely cured and recommends them to everyone. Sold by all dealers.
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Smith
Point Blank
Texas
Chamberlain
Lear
Admiral Dewey Celebrates Seventy Sixth Birthday Quietly
Admiral George Dewey, famed Manila Bay hero and senior navy officer, marks his 76th birthday at his Washington home with calls from friends. Born December 26, 1837 in Montpelier Vermont, he retired from active duty in 1899 and remains the navy’s highest ranking officer stationed in Washington.
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Washington
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Montpelier
Navy
Woman’s tonic Cardus praised for relief and restoration
Helped by Cardus the patient from Summit Point West Virginia describes 15 years of suffering from womanly trouble with pain and mental distress. After twelve bottles her health was completely restored and she credits Cardus with saving her mind. The ad urges Cardui trials and provides mail contact for Chattanooga Medicine Co. Ladies Advisory Dept.
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Summit Point
W. Va
Anna Belle Emey
Cardus
Cardui
Speaker Clark Heads East for Weeklong Lecture Tour
Washington December 25 Speaker Clark departed for New York and New England for a week of lectures during the congressional recess. This marks the first time he has lectured away from Washington in two sessions.
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Clark
Washington
New York
New England
Opening of Tenth Annual Holiday Week Golf Tournament at Pinehurst
The opening signals the start of the tenth annual holiday week golf tournament at Pinehurst in Washington. Also the National Hockey Association of Canada begins its championship season in Toronto with teams preparing for the opener.
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Minneapolis
Minn
United States
Canada
American Economic Association
The
American Sociological Society
Pinehurst
National Hockey Association of Canada
New Haven Rail Case Hearings Set by Massachusetts Supreme Court
Boston reports the full Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will hold a Saturday session to hear Morgan tuckeley and others against the New Haven Railroad and the Public Service Commission over a commission finding authorizing a venture, as a review petition proceeds. Big poultry show opens in New York Madison Square Garden highlighting poultry industry from incubators to literature. Notices from Monroe Louisiana call for bank and mining company stockholder meetings in January 1914.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouncchita
Sixth Judicial District
Cour
Fox Grocery Company, Limited
David Badger
Monroe
Louisiana
John P. Parker, JR
Boston
Mass
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Morgan
Tuckeley
Connecticut
New Haven Railroad
Public Service Commission
New York
New York Poultry and Pigeon Association
Madison Square Garden
Stot stockholders Meeting Called for January 14 1914
The Southern Grocer Company Limited calls a stockholders meeting for Wednesday January 14 1914 to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. Secretary D G Trousdale signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Grocer Company, Limited
Ouachita National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
Stockholders of Ouachita National Bank of Monroe Louisiana are summoned to a meeting at the bank office on Tuesday January 13 1914 to elect a Board of Directors for the coming year and address any proper business. O B Morton cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Union National Bank of
Union National Bank
Ouachita National Bank
Louisiana
O. B. Morton
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Union League
Philadelphia
William H. Bixby
United States Army
Charlestown
West Point
Army
Army Engineers
Mississippi River
Hudson River
Sir Mackenzie Bowell
Duke of Norfolk
United Kingdom
Frederick Eustache Barker
New Brunswick
Charles C. Carr
F. J. Cheney & Co
Oledo
Ohio
Toledo
Hall
Marshall
Phi Delta Phi Convention
Kay
Sheriff's
News-Star
Economists and Sociologists
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
G. B. Haynes Real Estate
Ouachita Oil and Gas Co
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
Springfield
Wa. C
Dr. King
Bucslen & Co
St. Louis
New Haven
H. D. Apgar
American Diamond Mining Company
Henry Bernstein
John J. Potts
D. G. Trousdale
Stockholders Meeting
Jackson Street
Lino
Washington Street
West Monroe
Johnston Company
C. E. Mills
Ouachita Ave
C. C. Telles
C. E. Bynum
Calypso Streets
J. B. Colvin
Bath
Hall Street
J. M. Keller
Jackson and
Grammont Streets
Sigmasur
Ouachita River Plantation
Stevenson, Dd. M
J. E. Peters
Undertaker
Globe-Wernicke
Jade
Oath
Anach
Beati
Bark
Oerite Alston
A. D. Bell
Geo
D. Hunter
Dallas, Texas
Louisville Avenue
Walnut
Second Streets
South Front
Thos
H. McMillan
Business Center
Thos. H. McMillan
C. E. Faulk
North Fifth
Yayer
Joe Aroldl
DeSiard Street
131-M
Bell Manufacturing Co
J. H. Trousdale
Fairbanks City
Endom’s
Livery and Transfer Co
F. Endom
Degsiard St
Mary A. Cook & Co
Chas. T. Boyd, M. N. G
A . Skrae CF
HOT Springs
Arkansas
Willingham
T. Jd. Shenton
Craffe
Via
Queen & Crescent
Eerie
Alabama
Florida
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Oklahoma
An Tenn
R. BE. Willingham
Tkt. Agt
F. M. Donohoe
D .P
A. Vicksburg
Miss
Iron Mountain
W. A. White Agent
R. ‘B. Ireland
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