Voting Contest Ends Soon With Extra Votes Offer
A large voting contest nears its close as organizers announce 70,000 extra votes will be distributed for every five dollars of subscriptions collected this week.
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06 Jul 1914
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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
Jul 06, 1914
Page
1
Hard Work for Ladies to Win Prizes in 1914 Ford Contest
Campaign urges women to work this week to secure five dollar clubs and earn 70 000 extra votes per five dollar subscription. Grand prize is a 1914 Ford touring car on display at Ireland's Garage, with five diamond rings and five gold watches as additional prizes. Rings chosen from Tiffany or new dinner rings. watches in gold cases with jeweled movements. Prizes distributed by district with at least two per district. table of prices and votes promises ten percent of subscription money to each candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisnes
Ireland
DeSuard Street
J. Lowe
Youngblood & Foster
DeSiard Street
Tiffany
West Point Opens Admissions to Many Cadets in 1915
The Associated Press reports Washington notes that upwards of two hundred cadets will be filled at the West Point Military Academy in 1915. Appointments come from senators in twenty seven states and representatives in thirty one states. Names include Clark from Arkansas and Bryan from Florida with Ransdell also listed. Cadet ships will draw from Florida districts two and three Louisiana districts one, five Mississippi districts one four six eight Texas districts one two four six seven nine ten eleven and fifteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
West Point Military Academy
Arkansas
Clark
Florida
Bryan
Louisiana
Ransdell
Mississippi
Texas
Defense closes in Bilbo bribery case
In Jackson Mississippi on July 6 the defense rested in the Bilbo bribery trial as the lieutenant governor’s final witness denied the state’s evidence. The defense portrayed Bilbo as not accepting money and claimed no bribery occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilbo
Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Hobbs
Castleman
Holbs
Restay
Campaign Kickoff Debate for Fifth District Candidates
Congressman J. W. Elder and challenger Riley J. Wilson opened their Fifth district race with a joint debate at Weston in Jackson parish. A large crowd heard the speakers as Elder planned a quick Washington return before resuming district campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Elder
Riley J. Wilson
Harrisonburg
Weston
Jackson Parish
Elder
Washington
Local Candidate Aims For Opponent Role Amid Uncertainty
The subject expressed being immensely pleased with the outlook and said he had no fears of the final outcome. It is probable that Mr. Wilson will be Mr. Elder's only opponent, though several others were mentioned as probable candidates at one time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Elder
Tax Revision Withdrawn When Defeat Is Certain
By Baton Rouge La July 6 The Butler bill known as the tax scheme was withdrawn today by its author Greinor Hall as defeat seemed certain It had been previously defeated in the House on third reading but a reconsideration motion revived it The House majority opposed the scheme and the use of the whip had little effect The bill was withdrawn as defeat appeared assured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Greinor Hall
Louisiana
Woodmen Unveil Two Monuments At City Cemetery
The Woodmen fraternity unveiled two monuments in the city cemetery on Sunday for Fred Cann and Louis H. Goldman. Prof. D B Showalter of Alexandria delivered the address as head consul commander, with C E Bynum reading the commemorative poem. The event followed a city hall gathering and a procession by the Italian band, and Ouachita Valley Camp No 10 led the graveside ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Fred Cann
Louis H. Goldman
Manu
D. B. Showalter
Alexandria
Ouachita Valley Camp
No. 10
C. E. Bynum
Showalter
Monroe
Villa and Carranza Reach Union in North Division
In Torreon representatives of Villa and Carranza agree Villa acknowledges Carranza as first chief while Villa remains commander of the division of the north. The news from Saltillo dated July 6 reports the conference outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VILLA
Carranza
Associated Press
Saltillo
Mex
Torreon
Last Moment Budget Crisis Hits Executive Office
A dramatic late session crush on bills creates an unexpected budget crisis for the executive office. Lawmakers scramble to resolve funding disputes as deadlines loom and the administration seeks a rapid path forward.
Many Bills Dead as Louisiana Legislature Faces Final Days
Baton Rouge July 6 Gov Hall confronts a raging workload as roughly 50 bills and resolutions await action in the final four days of the session. With overdrafts and inevitable vetoes possible, the governor relies on aides like W F Millsaps to review enrolled measures and prevent further delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Gov. Hall
Newspaper Party Here Wednesday
Arrangements are made for a visit of northern agricultural newspapermen arriving by Iron Mountain. They will tour Monroe farms, attend a breakfast at the Monroe hotel, a lunch at a plantation, a Riverside pavilion dinner, and a late afternoon picture session at the Natatorium. Speakers and toastmaster QO C Dawkins will guide the program before the group departs Thursday morning for Rayville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain
Monroe
Monroe Hotel
Genie
Marie Miller
Riverside
Park
QO. C. Dawkins Wl
Rayville
Chamber of Commerce
Riverside Pavilion
Gem Smoke House
Natatorium
A. C. Brokaw
Minneapolis Tribune
Minneapolis
Min
Four Slain With Axe While Asleep in German Settlement
Chicago reports a family of four shot in their Blue Island suburb home with an axe. Victims include Jacob Neslesla a German laborer his wife their daughter and the infant child. Police suspect the killings occurred as the family slept and seek the husband as a possible suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Blue Island
Jacob Neslesla
Farming and publishing names list from 1900s periodicals
A dense roster of editors and publishers across American farming journals. Names include Jack Janak Omegin Nev T M Kingston Indiana Farmer Indianapolis Fred Rainey J W Jarnigan Successful Farming Iowa Farmer Lum ber Trade Journal Al son Sceer Farmers' Review Gulf States figures Justin Denechaud Times-Picayune and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Janak
Hospodar
Omegin
Nev
T. M. Kingston
Indiana Farmer
Indianapolis
Ind
FL. Petty
Farm and Home
Fred Rainey
Kansas City Journal
Knsas City
J. W. Jarnigan
Iowa Farmer
Des Moines
Iowa
J. S. Rhodes
Lumber Trade Journal
Ill
Alson Sceer
Successful Farming
H. &. Young
Farmers’ Review
J. B. Foster
Kansas City
FEO Wild
Gulf Stiles Farmer
New Orleans
Justin F. Denechaud
J. Earl Rogers
Herman J. Seiferth
Times-Picayune
James Seguin
H. D. Wilson
Roseland
William T. Ritter
Plague Cases Prompt Statewide Health Push in Louisiana
New Orleans report of two bubonic plague cases prompts calm warning and statewide action. Health officials urge proper precautions, rat proofing of buildings, rat control, and cooperative cleanup campaigns to prevent spread. Citizens asked to ship rat specimens to the State Board of Health for examination and records. OSCAR DOWLING President State Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Dowling
State Board of Health
Plague Control Plan Advances in New Orleans
New Orleans officials report no new bubonic plague cases today. Dr. Blue of the Federal Health Service says there is no cause for alarm. the surgeon general estimates 400000 rats in the city and a six month plan to eradicate them will begin with a trapping campaign once expert catchers arrive from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Blue
Federal Health Service
San Francisco
Trap shoot records and prizes at Shreveport event
Monroe shooter Larrie R. Henry excelled at the Shreveport meet on the Fourth with 48 of 50 in the handican event and won a 18 inch electric fan as second prize, while taking a cigars box in the merchandise shoot. J T Austin also participated but underperformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrie R. Henry
Monroe
Shreveport
J. T. Austin
Huerta Re elected as Mexico election unfolds
General Huerta appears set to secure re election as Mexico awaits final results amid anxious reporting. Officials and citizens monitor returns closely as political uncertainties persist.
Rumors of Huerta Zapata Alliance Draw Skepticism
Washington and Vera Cruz July 6 report rumors of a Huerta Zapata alliance as the Mexican election nears with Huerta named for president and Blanquet for vice. Commentators doubt Huerta will cede the choice, while fears of a crisis and flight from the capital spread among officials and foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
Emilio Zapata
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
General Blanquet
Wilesa
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Pro Visional
Zapata
Madero
Morelos Chier
Filipino self government bill heads toward passage doubt
President Wilson and House leaders have agreed substantially on a bill granting a larger measure of self government to the Filipinos. It is not likely the bill will be passed during the present session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
House
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Frizes
the Daily News
West Point
Congress
Congressman Elder
J.C. Hearn
A. J. Vallery
Jesus
Christ
House of Origin
Senate
W. F. Millsaps
DR. Dowling
State Board of Heaith Bacterological Department
Larrie Henry
Czar
St. Petersburg
Francis Ferdinand
Russia
Gen. Huerta
Tain
Capid
Lionel Carden
Puerto Mexico
Meridi Mcheno
George Huerta
Hurta
Talapa
Blanquet
Jefe Politico
Huerta Tsey
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