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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
5
Brantford Ontario June 1 Brantford hosts a three day annual meeting of the Ontario Historical Society with members from many parts of the province attending the formal opening.
St Louis defeated Cincinnati 4 to 15 as rain caused postponements of all other games.
Washington defeats New York 3 to 2 in a lone American League game. The day features no additional scheduled contests.
In the Southern League, New Orleans defeated Chattanooga 3 to 2. Mobile played Nashville to a 6 6 tie while Montgomery faced Atlanta in rain and Birmingham-Memphis had an off day.
Waco defeated Oklahoma City 5 to 0 while Austin beat San Antonio 4 to 0 and Galveston topped Houston 38 to 1. Fort Worth won 7 to 4 over Dallas in this Texas League summary.
Jackson posts 4-13 while Greenwood hits 6-8. Yazoo City shows 3 and Hattiesburg 1. Vicksburg Meridian slate remains unscheduled.
Washington May 31 Ty Cobb champion batter of the Detroit Tigers and of the American League and pitcher Lively of Detroit shook hands with President Taft today. The President has known Cobb for several years.
Baton Rouge June 1. After talks with Adjutant General Stafford and Col. Joe Kantz of New Orleans, a ten day National Guard encampment is ordered near Alexandria from July 16 to 25. Col. F. P. Stubbs of Monroe will command. The state expects about 26000 from the National government to cover costs.
Miss Nellie Archer daughter of famed jockey Frederick Archer married M. Alexandre Tosette a wealthy French shipping magnate in London. The bride reportedly never attended a horse race despite her father’s long and celebrated career and vast earnings on the turf.
The Cincinnati Zoo Zoological Garden hosts the second annual bench show by the Zoo Kennel Club starting June 1. Five hundred dogs of all popular breeds are on display through the week with cash prizes totaling 2500 dollars plus cups and trophies for winners.
The article recalls Associate Justice John M. Harlan born June 1 1833 in Boyle County Kentucky. It outlines his education at Center College Transylvania University and early career in Frankfort including his 1859 county judge election and his Whig congressional candidacy. It notes his 1861 move to Louisville and raising the Tenth Kentucky Infantry for the Civil War under General Thom.
After his father’s death in 1865 Harlan left the army and was elected Kentucky attorney general by the Union party. He served until 1867 and then resumed law practice in Louisville. He sought Kentucky governor as a Republican candidate in 1871 and 1875, declined a Hayes diplomatic offer in 1876, and became an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1877, nearing thirty five years on the bench.
In Minneapolis the advance guard of the army of athletes marching to the eleventh annual Intercollegiate Conference meet lands ahead of the two day event at Northrop field, University of Minnesota. Preliminaries tomorrow and finals Saturday will feature upwards of 100 schools from the middle and far West, making it the largest meet of its kind yet held in this region.
Nearly 1 000 delegates and visitors attend the Georgia Bar Association's twenty seventh annual meeting at St Simon's Island for a two day session. Presidential addresses by Judge Branham of Rome and W A Blount of Pensacola Florida anchor the program with other speakers including Judge Arthur G Powell and Hon DuPont Guerry.
The article outlines reorganized duties at Iron Mountain. The engineer of construction and chief engineer maintenance of way will oversee improvements and maintenance beyond current supervisory capacity. The superintendent of machinery gains control of locomotives cars and machinery and shop yard repairs. General superintendents lead divisions with engineers of maintenance and an assistant superintendent of machinery.
A sales notice from Copeland Cash Grocery lists bulk sugar deals and discounted meats and pantry staples. It advertises 19 lb sugar at 2.50 entitling 20 lb sugar for 1.00, Swift's Premium hams, Ouachita Pride hams, and various coffees, flour, starch, soap, oils, and cleaning products with prices and package sizes. Contact Cumberland phone 360 or home phone 380 for orders.
The Missouri Pacific free trackage agreement with Frisco enables joint use of Iron Mountain tracks from Memphis to Baton Rouge. A 41 mile short line will connect Memphis to Marianna Arkansas creating a direct gulf route. New steel rails will be laid within days and reconstruc tion on the water grade line proceeds using 85 pound rails on hand.
Members of St. Matthews Catholic Church and Catholic Knights of America entertained Father C. Mahe at the church hall in farewell. The gathering prayed for a safe journey as he leaves tonight for New York to sail for France.
Centralia Washington June 1 Several hundred delegates attended as President N B Coffman opened the annual meeting of the Southwestern Washington Development association The three day program centers on settling jogged off lands by practical farmers and developing local coal regions with focus on regional growth and industry plans
Mr. E. G Whiting of Akron reports a serious kidney problem with backaches dizziness and fatigue. After taking Foley Kidney Pills as directed his pain headaches and eye strain improved and he calls himself a well person. Sold by Phoenix Drug Store.
Davidson county grand jury returns true bills against Nashville officials and umpires after last Sunday's Nashville versus New Orleans game. Indicted are Nashville managers and players including Schwartz Smith Wiseman Bay Keupper Seabaugh Callahan Veassey Johnston Frazer Kirke Doane and Umpires Fitzsimmons Colliflower and Nashville business manager Bordeiser. Conviction carries a fine of 25 to 50 dollars.
A Pasadena firm endorses Foley and Co for years calling Foley's Honey and Tar Compound an efficient expectorant. It contains no narcotics or irritants and can be given to children without upsetting digestion. The letter urges obtaining the remedy in the yellow package from local sale outlets.
Soldiers and sailors who served in the United States during the Spanish-American war convened in Cedar Rapids for the annual State encampment and a reunion of the United Spanish War Veterans. The opening session focused on routine reports and organization.
In Duluth Minnesota on June 1 the meeting of the Northern Minnesota Development Association began with officials outlining regional development goals and future collaboration plans.
The association's best unht tended meeting opens with Bishop McGorrick' s address on Settling Minnesota. Senator S. D. Works of Mankato and Harold Knut son, president of the Northern Minnesota Editorial association, also spoke as the sessions continue through tomorrow.
The text extols a healthy woman with good digestion and says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets correct faulty digestion. It notes the product is for sale by all dealers and claims to improve health, temper, sense, eyes, and complexion.
Constable sale in Ouachita Parish West Monroe Fifth Ward Justice Court lists seized property for auction at City Hall Western front door. Items include three horses and a mule owned by defendant M S McGuire, with sale to satisfy writ of fife and costs. Cash bid at least two thirds of appraisement. W D Edwards Constable Ward Five.
In Ouachita Parish Louisiana Sheriff John P Parker Jr seizes and will sell Lot B containing 216.17 acres from Grammont Filhiol Plantation at the Monroe courthouse front door. Property drawn from partitions with Jerome Bres and Benda Bres involved. sale time during legal hours with cash and appraisal benefit. May 29 1911. Newst-Star.
Liquidators Bank of Monroe files a writ of fieri facias to seize land in section 24 township 17 north range 2 east Louisiana Meridian. Property includes 161.37 acres with buildings and appurtenances. Cash sale with appraisal, by John P Parker Jr Sheriff Monroe on June 24 1911 per News Star.
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