Promoters Plan Transcontinental Rail Chain From East to Pacific
Cincinnati report claims a consummated deal to link Rock Island Wabash and Lehigh Valley railways into a transcontinental system. An English Pearson syndicate backs the plan aiming to connect through Indiana to the Gulf of Mexico and reach Atlantic to Pacific routes with major cities and hubs included. The arrangement would mimic the New York Central and Pennsylvania systems, reducing separate operations and saving costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Rock Island
Pacific Slope
Indiana
Gulf of Mexico
Pearsons
Wabash
Lehigh Valley
New York
America
Lehigh
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
Atlantic
Kansas City
Denver
Colorado Springs
Watertown
S. C
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Santa Rosa
N. M
Memphis
Little Rock
Buntee
Galveston
West
Poison Blood Balm claim ads promise cure for blood poison
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for all forms of blood poison and skin diseases for twenty five years. It describes symptoms and claims it purifies blood, heals sores and stops itching, with sample offers and price one dollar per bottle, sold in Monroe La by West Monroe Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botanic
Writing Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Express
Monroe la
West Monpof Drug Store
The Tail of the Comet Arraignment
A city court arraigns a prisoner on profanity charges after a street exchange about the tail of the comet. Judge Schulze notes uncertain law but the prisoner is sent free as the comet vanishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Chinese Boycott of American Goods Sparks Anger on Angel Island
In San Francisco on June 1 a Chinese Chamber of Commerce meeting formed the League of Justice Association to organize a China wide boycott of American goods in protest of detention sheds for Oriental immigrants at Angel Island. Over 500 merchants signed the roll as leaders vow branches in major cities in the US and Canada to press for fair treatment and government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
China
Angel Island
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
League of Justice Association
Washington
Canada
Western Star Lodge No 24 Meeting Schedule
Western Star Lodge No 24 F and A M meets first and third Tuesdays at the Walnut street hall. Worshipful Master C E Faunt Le Roy and Secretary J D Oakley are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star Lodge
A. M.—Hall
Walnut Street
C. E. Faunt le Roy
J. D. Oakley
Monroe Royal Arch Masons Meet Twice Monthly at Walnut Hall
Monroe Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons convenes at the Masonic hall on Walnut street on the second and fourth Tuesday nights. Worthy M Mason Washburn serves as High Priest and Dr G Surghnor is noted as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
Walnut Street
W. M. Washburn
G. Surghnor
Monroe Masonic Bodies Meet on Walnut Street
Monroe Council No 8 Royal and Select Masters meets monthly on the second Monday at the Masonic hall. Monroe Commandery No 7 Knights Templar meets on the second and fourth Thursdays at the Masonic hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Royal and Select Masters
Masonic Hall
Walnut Street
H. D. Apgar
G. Surghnor
Louise L McGuire Chapter Meets at Masonic Hall
Louise L McGuire Chapter No 11 Order of the Eastern Star meets at the Masonic hall on Walnut street on the first and third Monday nights. Mrs R Downes Jr is Worthy Matron and Mrs Susie S Johnson is Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise L. McGuire
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Walnut Street
R. Downes, Jr
Worthy
Susie S. Johnson
Knights of Pythias Lodge meets at Castle Hall on St John
Stonewall Lodge No 8 Knights of Pythias meets weekly at Castle Hall on St John street next to the post office. R W Germany serves as Chancellor Commander and N L Boyd is Keeper of Records and Seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
St. John Street
Lodge
R. W
Germany
N. L. Boyd
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meets in Woodmen Hall
West Monroe Lodge No. 180 meets in Woodmen Hall on first and third Fridays led by Chancellor Commander C. E. Faulk and Keeper of Records and Seals J. D. Herron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen Hall
C. E. Faulk
J. D. Herron
Julia Stonewall Temple No 10 Pythian Sisters Meeting Times
The Julia Stonewall Temple No 10 Pythian Sisters meet at the Knights of Pythias hall on St John street on the second Monday at 2 30 p m and the fourth Monday at 7 30 p m Mrs J L Henry is Most Excellent Chief and Mrs E C Drew is Mistress of Records and Correspondence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Stonewall
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias Hall
St. John Street
J. L. Henry
E. C., Drew
Monroe Lodge Notes Meeting Details and Officials
Monroe Lodge No. 454 at Ellis Lodge hall on South Grand street holds weekly Thursday meetings. Exalted Ruler W. H. DeGraffenried and Secretary F. B. Surgaine are listed as current officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
B. P. O. Ellis
South Grand Street
W. H. DeGraffenried
F. B. Surgaine
Odd Fellows Meet Thursday Nights at Opera House
Ouachita Lodge No 2 Independent Order of Odd Fellows holds weekly meetings in Red Men hall Opera House. Noble Grand J W Keith and Secretary R A Young are listed as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Lodge No. 2
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Red Men’s Hall
Opera House
J. W. Keith
Noble Grand
R. A. Young
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guarantee Returns Your Money
A guarantee offers a full refund if you are not satisfied after using two thirds of a bottle following directions. Consumers are invited to try the remedy and it is sold by all druggists.
Prosperity Lodge Daughters of Rebecca Meet Twice Monthly
Prosperity Lodge No 19 hosts meetings on the first and third Tuesday evenings in the opera house lodge hall. Miss Josephine Bauer serves as Noble Grand and Miss Fannie Lewis as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosperity Lodge No
Daughters of Rebecca
Lodge Hall
Opera House
Josephine Bauer
Noble Grand
Fannie Lewis
Surgeon claims vascular fusion breakthrough with canine demonstrations
Dr. Victor D. Lespinasse of Northwestern University Medical School announces a surgical secret to rejoin severed arteries and graft organs. He showcases dogs with regrafted legs and livers to prove his method could save lives and treat arterial disease. Two parish authorities critique juvenile court law for allowing youth offenders to dodge penalties.
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Chicago
Victor D. Lespinasse
Northwestern University Medical School
Lispinasse
Dr. Lespinasse
Calendar of sports opens many events nationwide
The schedule lists the New Jersey State Golf Association championship at Essex County Club, Plainfield riding show, Louisville Handicap at Churchill Downs, Prince Henry Trophy Berlin tour start, Illinois track meet Pontiac, Montreal Jockey Club spring races, Oakland California meet close, Conference AA meet at Illinois, Wisconsin college meet in Milwaukee, Cincinnati outdoor meet, Bonhag vs Tait race in Toronto, Collegiate basketball Rules Committee meeting, Madison Wisconsin boat race, Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, Philadelphia polo, Qua ker City motor club track meet, Worcester hill climb, Munich aviation contests begin.
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New Jersey State Golf Association
Essex County Club
Plainfield
N. J
Riding and Driving Club
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Berlin
Montreal Jockey Club
New California Jockey Club
Oakland
Conference College Athletic Association
University of Illinois
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
George V. Bonhag
Jack Tait
Toronto
New York
Quaker City Motor Club
Philadelphia
Worcester
Mass
Automobile Club
Munich
Bavaria
Ouachita Tribe No 19 Red Men Meeting Notes
Ouachita Tribe No 19 Improved Order of Red Men meets at Sugar’s Theatre on the third floor. Lodge sessions occur every Friday night led by Sachem C. B. East and Chief of Records E. B. Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Tribe No
Improved Order of Red Men
Sugar'’s
C. B. East
Sachem
E. B. Ward
Ouachita Valley Camp No 10 Woodmen Meeting Notice
Ouachita Valley Camp No 10 Woodmen of the World meets in Red Men's hall and opera house on the first and third Wednesdays. Joe Adams serves as Consul Commander and C Geismar as Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Valley
Red Men's Hall
Joe Adams
C. Geismar
Monroe Eagles Lodge Meets Weekly at De Siard Street
Monroe Aerie No 343 Fraternal Order of Eagles holds meetings every Wednesday night at the lodge hall on De Siard Street opposite Sugar's Theatre. President J W Keith and Secretary John J Mullin lead the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Lodge
DeSiard Street
Sugar’s Theatre
J. W. Keith
John J. Mullin
Knights of Honor Meeting Announced at Red Men’s Hall
Ouachita Lodge 2528 meets in Red Men’s hall and opera house on the second and fourth Wednesday nights. Will Atkinson is Dictator and R W Winberry Reporter.
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Ouachita Lodge No
Knights of Honor
Red Men's Hall
Opera House
Will Atkinson
R. W. Winberry
Independence Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor meeting
Independence Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor meet in Annex hall of the opera house on the second and fourth Tuesday nights. Theresa Bauer is Protector and Carl Walker is Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Annex Hall
Opera House
Theresa Bauer
Carl Walker
Woodmen of the World Camp 157 Meets in West Monroe Hall
George L. Wood Camp No. 157 Woodmen of the World meets in their lodge hall in West Monroe on the second and fourth Monday nights. C. C. Carroll serves as Consul Commander and T. M. Simonton as Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Wood
Woodmen of the World
Mieets
West Monroe
C. C. Carroll
T. M. Simonton
Knights of the Maccabees Meet Schedule Ad
Quachita Tent No. 54 meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the Red Men’s hall opera house. Commander E A Carmouche and Recorder T J Naugnoton oversee the order's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quachita
Knights of the Maccabees
Red Men's Hall
Opera House
E. A. Carmouche
T. J. Naugnoton
Henry W. Allen Camp No 182 Meeting Notice
Henry W. Allen Camp No 182 U V meets on call by the Commander at the court house. W P Renwick Commander W A O'Kelly Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Allen
U. Co. V
Court House
W. P Renwick
W. A. O'Kelly
Knights of Columbus Council Meets at Catholic Hall
Monroe Council No. 1337 Knights of Columbus holds meetings at Catholic Hall on the first and third Sundays at 4:00 p m Grand Knight T J Naughton and Recorder Adolph Renaud named in notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Hall
T. J. Naughton
Adolph Renaud
Everybody Welcome Big Dance Friday Night at Hess Orchestra
Promoters invite all to a Friday event featuring Hess' five piece orchestra. Enjoy dancing swimming and merriment with ladies free and gentlemen charged 50 cents in an upbeat community notice from J. L. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
J. L. Nelson
Catholic Knights of America Meeting Notice
Catholic Knights of America schedules meetings at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesdays. J KE Larkin serves as president and W A O'Kelly as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Knights of America
Catholic Hall
J. KE. Larkin
W. A. O'Kelly
Care for Juveniles in Baton Rouge Juvenile System
Judge Pru net devises a care scheme for juvenile offenders awaiting Monroe reform school. With no local facility for negro youths, Prof. Frank Blundon runs a South Baton Rouge school and a junior colony. Juveniles are kept under a seniority system tied to good behavior with no reported trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Prunet
District Court
Monroe
Frank Blundon
South Baton Rouge
Blundon
St Matthew's Benevolent Society Meets Monthly
St Matthew's Benevolent Society meets at Catholic Hall on the second Monday of each month. T H McMillan serves as president with Adolph Renaud as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Benevolent Society
Catholic Hall
T. H. McMillan
Adolph Renaud
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted
Advert says the remedy cures and has world wide approval for diarrhoea and bowel complaints. It claims fast relief and life saving benefits and is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Newsboys Club Meeting Notice
Last and youngest but good as any. Meets every Sunday afternoon at 1 59 p m at K of P Hall on St John Street. Isaac Cowden, O C B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsboy’'s
P. Hall
St. John Street
Isaac Cowden
Ouachita Lumber Co. Calls Settlements by June 15 1910
All parties indebted to Ouachita Lumber Company are requested to settle their accounts by June 15 1910. The notice is issued by Ouachita Lumber Company. May 19 to June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Lumber Company
Property for sale with McMillan no sale no charge
Listing notes indicate McMillan offers a no sale no charge policy. Potential sellers are advised to contact McMillan for terms and eligibility. The claim emphasizes risk-free listing with commission only earned on a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Dress craze condemned as ruin by Memphis preacher
In Memphis on June 1 Rev. Dr. J. T. Myers of Madison Heights Methodist church warned that the dress craze leads many girls toward ruin. He advocated a uniform for department store workers to reduce vanity and temptation and protect working girls from humiliation and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
J. T. Myers
Madison Heights Methodist Church
Dr. Myers
Interior decorator ad signed by Tom Stansday
An interior decorator advertises services with contact at home phone 472, inviting work from customers. mentions a shop over the Boston Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fort Gibson Female College Opens Autumn Session
Fort Gibson Mississippi opens its fall term on September 14 offering literature music art elocution stenography bookkeeping sewing and physical culture with free cholous work. Degrees of A B conferred and a preparatory department. Early applicants may reduce costs by taking duties. Catalogue from Rev. H G Hawkins A B President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B
H. G. Hawkins
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Big Rock Island
English Syndicate
Pacific
Reading
Judge Schulze
Star Hotel
Devoe
Monroe Brick Company
Merchants—Society
Lodge Directory
Monroe Commandery No
Knights Templar
D. W. Faulk
Jackson Street
Breard Street
Peach Street
L. H. Goldman
Abe Arent
Monroe Building & Loan Building
Calendar OF Sports
Illinois State Amateur Athletic Federation
Pontiac
Washington-Wisconsin University
Lake Mendota
Madison, Wis
Philadelphia Country Club
Tom Standsay
Fort Gibson Female College
Fort Gibson, Miss
BE. B. Starsney
W. A. Walker
A. R. Starsney
Sec.Treas
Walker Bros
Progressive Grocers
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