Men Answer Questions About Speed's House
An advertisement notes that men respond to inquiries regarding Speed's residence and pledge to tell the truth.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1911
Page
1
Union Men Reply to Criticism Over Forsythe Stance
A letter from union carpenters defends union positions against outsiders and political interference tied to Sullivan of the Iron Mountain. Signatures include J. J. Van Hoose and Henry Nichols among others, with Nichols denying a published signature. The document cites concerns about non union labor and local administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
H. R. Speed
Sullivan
Iron Mountain
Asullivan
Unn
J. J. van Hoose
W. F. Endom
T. Breard
W. L. Peevy
L. M. Hudll
M. J. Renaud
H. F. Brown
W. C. Sherrod
W. D. Walker
H. F. Sherrod
W. Forgey
J. Frazier
Weather Report: Cooler Tonight and Wednesday
Tonight and Wednesday will be generally cloudy and cooler. The forecast warns of a drop in temperatures with continued overcast skies.
Trade union labor cited for Mr H R Speed house contract
A 1911 Louisiana document discusses painting tin and plumbing work on Mr H R Speed's house done by Union labor. Statements by J G Bell and I T Davis affirm Union workmanship and a courteous employer, with a note about brick work and masons who were Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
H. R. Speed
Speed
J. G. Sanders
Tilley
Monroe
Larry Northcraft
Frank Hatch
J. G. Bell
Notary Public Parish
Ouachita
I. T. Davis
Bearl Young Placed in State Training School
Earl Young the youth linked to multiple jewelry thefts in Vicksburg Monroe and Shreveport was found in Dallas Texas and returned to Shreveport. At under seventeen he cannot be sent to a penitentiary and becomes the first juvenile placed in the reform School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Young
Vicksburg
Monroe
Shreveport
Dallas
Texas
Reform School
Michigan lumber dealers open annual Bay City convention
Bay City Michigan February 7 Several hundred leading figures in the lumber trade attend the annual convention of the Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers Association sessions start today and will continue through tomorrow and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Mich
Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Henry W Allen Camp Admits Five New Members
Henry W Allen Camp with fifteen members met at the court house. Five new members were admitted and officers elected including W P Renwick and A Myatt as delegates. E H Bills and J G Boutz named alternates to the Little Rock reunion. Dues for 1911 paid. Dixie workers seek funds for uniforms. A subscription of 85 dollars was raised to support The Children of Dixie veterans aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Allen Camp
Court House
W. P. Renwick
A. Myatt
E. H. Bills
J. G. Boutz
Little Rock
Taylor
Monroe
Daughters of the Confederacy
W. H. DeGraffeneid
Dixie
Dixie’s
Hair goods by Mrs. Lamb at Voss House
Mrs. Lamb continues manufacturing hair goods at the Voss House offering the latest styles for customers seeking fashionable hair accessories.
Philadelphia May Play Here Series Arranged
Detroit team arranges a five game series to be played in Philadelphia with plans for the events and dates to be announced.
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Philadelphia
Guarantee requested to cover rail fare for players to Monroe
The Progressive League is asked to guarantee railroad fare for Birmingham to Monroe and return. The Detroit team will be here February 27 to begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive League
Birmingham
Monroe
Detroit
Detroit Americans Philadelphia Nationals five game series discussed
Secretary E W Anderson of the Progressive League reports a letter from Detroit Club President Frank J Navin proposing a five game series with Philadelphia if the league guarantees the Philadelphia team railroad fare Birmingham to Monroe and return. Gate receipts would be split and the Phillies would train in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
North Louisiana
Detroit Americans
Philadelphia Nationals
E. W. Anderson
Progressive League
Frank J. Navin
Detroit
Philadelphia
Birmingham
Anderson
Democrats in Congress Hold Caucus and Adopt a Resolution
Democrats in Congress meet in caucus and adopt a resolution signaling unified policy stance. No specific names or dates are provided in the readable text. The item notes a formal party gathering and a formal resolution.
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Congress
City Council Plans Action on New City Hall Receipt
City Engineer George Sellman reports the new City Hall is complete except minor details and ready for city acceptance. A Monroe Civic League committee urged city funding for sanitation work with a three year payment plan and drainage and beautification measures. The council referred these items to the Health Board and committees.
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George Sellman
Monroe Civic League
Mesdames H. D. Apgar
Sig Haas
K. Ridley
City Board of
Heath
Geo. Sellman
City Hall
Forsythe
Messrs
Lansbury
Markwood
Dr A E Ayers to Address Farmers on Brick Eradication
Dr A E Ayers of the U S Department of Animal Industry will speak to farmers and plantation owners in Ouachita parish at the court house Friday at 10 30. He will discuss brick eradication, share remedies for the tick problem, and explain plant and cattle market implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Ayers
United States Department of Anime Industry
Brck
Ouachita Parish
Court House
Lincoln
Bienville
Hill
Lincoln Parish
Nyers
City Construction Commended for First-Class Work
The article lauds city contractors for delivering quality work despite a $10,000 loss and praises the bond company backing the project. Mr. Markwood thanks the mayor, saying the contract work was pleasant to handle and that Monroe received a structure worthy of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Company
Markwood
Monroe
Job Openings for Competent Men at Star News Printers
Two positions advertised at Star News Printers offering $18.00 monthly salaries. Apply now for competent men to join the printing team.
Fire damages three Ouachita Avenue homes near Planter's Oil Mill
A late night fire on Ouachita avenue near Planter's Oil Mill damaged three houses. William Hamilton's home suffered the most. two others including a small store owned by Rena Richardson were also damaged. About $1000 in total losses, with some insurance.
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Ouachita Avenue
William Hamilton
Rena Richarson
City Hall Accepted and Departments Move In
City Hall was received by the City Council on the engineer’s recommendation that contractors complied with the contract. Today some departments moved into the new quarters and once telephones are installed all will occupy the handsome structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sellman
Advancing on Besieged City Near Juarez
Rebel forces push within fifteen miles of Juarez as siege advances. Military units report encirclement pressure increasing and potential breakout attempts underway. Local residents brace for direct combat and humanitarian impact as troops converge on the border city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Revolution forces clash near Juarez in Mexican crisis
Flo res ranch, fifteen miles southeast of Juarez, hosts Revolutionaries under General Orozco awaiting reinforcements from General Blanco. Federal eighteenth infantry reportedly routed. Blanco may move north to join Orozco. Juarez returns to normal business as news unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orozco
Flores Ranch
Juarez
Diaz Deaths and Rebel Defeat Reported in Juarez Fight
Circulars in El Paso claim General Robage defeated the Rebels after Sunday fighting near Juarez with heavy losses. They report one Robage killed and four wounded, while twenty soldiers and six women lie in a Juarez hospital. The missive vows Viva la Diaz and claims Orozco was killed.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Robage
Viva la Diaz
Orozco
Madero
Mexican troops fire on American under Red Cross flag near Juarez
Washington reports that Mexican Federal troops fired on an American under a Red Cross flag near Juarez Sunday. Dr. Bush of El Paso, aiding Rebels, was said to be hit four times as he attended wounded. The incident will be investigated by the American Ambassador in Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Red Cross
Juarez Sundey
Mexico City
Dr. Bush
el Paso
Robbers Escape After Hollister Bank Job
Four men in an automobile fled after dynamiting the State Bank of Hollister in Hollister Oklahoma. They carried a large sum of cash and exchanged rifle and pistol fire with pursuers near Wichita Falls Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Texas
Hollister
Oklahoma
Death of Ogden infant from carbolic acid dose
The infant child of Mr and Mrs S P Ogden died this morning after a three year old sister, during a moment alone with the medicine bottle, poured carbolic acid into the baby's mouth. A physician attended but could not save the child. Funeral was held this afternoon at City Cemetery.
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S. P. Ogden
Becomes Bride of Army Officer in Pass Christian
Miss Pauline Menge wed Lieut. James A. Higgins of the Twenty fifth Infantry today in Pass Christian Mississippi. Lieut Higgins, stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas, is son of Mrs. John Henry Menge.
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Pass Christian
Pauline Menge
John Henry Menge
James A. Higgins
Higgins
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
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