Local Notices From Monroe and Nearby Areas
Mr S P Walker of Columbia spent yesterday in Monroe and Mr J R Hewitt of Rayville is a business visitor to the city. Bennett House advertises daily and weekly rates at 524 South Grand Street. West Monroe Lodge Knights of Pythias meets tonight with full attendance urged. Kern's Horseshoe ing Shop offers wagon making to order. Sunday School plan for Jewish children is called off for lack of patronage. Mr R W McCormick of Monroe Drug Company returns from Morgan City by row boat via several rivers. Emancipation Day organizers say no reply to D C Hill but invite him to park gathering Monday June 20 at 8 PM.
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West Monroe
Knights of Pythias
R. W. McCormick
Monroe Drug Company
Morgan City
McCormick
Muachita
Black
Red
Atchafalaya
D. C. Hill
News-Star
Foreigners Threatened as Chinese Plague of Placards Sparks Fear
Reports from Washington and Peking describe incitement against foreigners in Wanking and Nanking. Placards call for slaughter and property destruction, with threats tied to the Nanking Exposition opening on June 5. Foreign merchants flee to the countryside as warships stand by for protection.
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Washington
Wanking
China
Peking
Nanking
New Orleans
Mrs Walsh acquires millinery firm on South Grand Street
Mrs Walsh and Co purchase the millinery business of Mrs Josephine Baker on South Grand Street, formerly Miss Gunby’s shop. Mrs Walsh brings years of Kansas City experience and promises modern operation and continued customer favors with guaranteed satisfaction.
Girl Run Over by Ice Wagon in Five Points
A seven year old Black girl was struck by a Consolidated Ice Company wagon in Five Points yesterday afternoon. The vehicle was driven by Will Robinson according to witnesses and reports.
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Five Points
Consolidated Ice Company
Will Robinson
Reckless Wagon Drivers Cited After Summer Accidents
A second summer accident left a girl with a broken leg near the thigh while authorities seek Robinson who has not yet been arrested. The report blames reckless wagon drivers and warns that without decisive action children remain unsafe on the streets.
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Robinson
Grand Street Theatre Presents La Tosca The Tramp and the Clubman
Amusements note three pictures at Grand Street Theatre tonight. La Tosca echoes the opera with famous French stars. The Tramp and the Clubman provides a strong comedy and will provoke laughter. The Converts was shown last night and will be repeated.
Lyceum Vaudeville Features Three Notable Acts
The Lyceum week program opens with Toki Murato, a Japanese wire and juggling act showing feats beyond ordinary gymnasts. Gale and Wensley perform a grand opera spoof burlesque with fresh jokes and strong vocal blend. Norward and Norward deliver a well sung comedy sketch that drew praise last night. pictures also satisfy.
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Lyceum
Toki Murato
Gale
Wensley
Norward
Treasury May Receipts Beat Disbursements by Millions
May shows an excess of ordinary receipts over disbursements by 3.4 million dollars, excluding Panama Canal and public debt. Canal outlays rose to 3.97 million. internal revenue up strongly, customs down. Treasury balance 18.86 million. total cash 1.708 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
Panama Canal
The Lyceum Farce Traps Officer Biggar in a Jest
In a Lyceum theatre act a newsboy character shouts papers for sale while another actor performs. A heated entrance clash erupts as the row unfolds. Officer Hugh Biggar, present in the audience, moves to intervene but a quick explanation stops him. The prank turns into a joke on the officer.
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Hugh Biggar
Lyceum Theatre
Officer Biggar
Ban on Liquor Near Stanford Receives Appellate Backing
Menlo Park saloonkeeper loses appeal as appellate court upholds state law forbidding alcohol sales within one and a half miles of Stanford University. The decision was issued after a test case challenging the restriction.
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Mehlo Park
Cal
Merry Makers
Leland Stanford, Jr
University
Menlo Park
Railroads Ordered Sold After Foreclosure Decrees
Judge Kohlsaat in Chicago orders the Southern Indiana Chicago Southern and John R Walsh railroads sold at public auction next month after foreclosure decrees are entered in the U S court.
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Chicago
Southern Indiana
Chicago Southern
John R. Walsh
Kohlsaat
United States
Protect Your Savings with a Sound Bank
You work hard for money so protect earnings by depositing with us and using a check book. Experienced business men reduce risk in their finances by banking at Union Bank & Trust Co. in Monroe Louisiana and paying bills by check to protect income and build credit.
Birthday of Pope Observed Quietly in Rome
Rome marks Pope Pius X seventy fifth birthday with private congratulations from cardinals and church officials. He has led St. Peter’s chair for nearly seven years since succeeding Leo XIII on August 4, 1903, and his peasants roots and zealous administration define his papacy.
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Rome
Vatican
Pius X
St. Peter
Lo XIII
Sunday law bill stirs Monroegroup opposition
Representative J L Kaliski of Ouachita received a telegram from the Methodist board of stewards and Protestant ministers association urging him to oppose House bill 60 which would amend Sunday law to allow cigar and tobacco sales on Sunday. Kaliski noted Sunday should be a day of rest and recreation and said he may vote against the bill though tobacco use bothers him little.
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Baton Rouge
J. L. Kaliski
Oauchita
Methodist Board of Stewards and Protestant Ministers Association of
Kaliski
Fire destroys Pioneer store and wareroom building
In Pioneer Louisiana a two story storehouse and wareroom of E C Bess on Ash and Third streets burned at 1 am. Incendiary origin suspected. Night Watchman Ragus failed to investigate a light. Part of the goods were saved. Stock valued with building at 4000 dollars insured with Traders and Mechanic Insurance Co of New Orleans. Oak Grove Lodge will lay the cornerstone and dedicate their new building on June 9 with prominent Masons attending.
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Pioneer
E. C. Bess
Third
Ragus
Cooperage Company
Notable Historical Births and Foundings Listed
A compiled chronology lists key events and figures from 1686 to 1900 including the appointment of Sir Edmund Andros as governor of New England, births of Gridley and Beauregard, the 1770 founding of Mission San Carlos, peace with Tripoli in 1805, Jefferson Davis born in Kentucky, the True American newspaper debut, Sisters of Charity arrival in Buffalo, Beauregard at Manassas, King George V's birth, Fenians’ move to the U S, Edward Blake’s Canadian Liberal leadership retreat, and the consecration of Bishop Keiley in Savannah.
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Edmund Andros
New England
Richard Gridley
Breed’s Hill
Boston
Stoughton
Mass
San Carlos
Monterey
Cal
United States and
Tripoli
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Christian County
New Orleans
Lexington
Cassius M. Clay
Sisters of Charity
Buffalo
Beauregard
Manassas Junction
King George V
England
Marlborough House
London
Canada
United States
Edward Blake
Liberal Party
Benjamin F. Keiley
Savannah
Jefferson Davis Birthplace Anniversary Observed in Elkton
At Jefferson Davis Birthplace in Elkton Kentucky a June observance marked the birthday of the Confederate president. Principal speakers were Col Bennett H Young of Louisville and S A Cunningham of Nashville.
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Jefferson Davis
Elkton
Fairview
Col
Bennett H. Young
Louisville
S. A. Cunningham
Nashville
Confederate Dead Memorial Unveiled in Lakeland Park
In Munn park Lakeland Florida a memorial to local Confederate dead was unveiled with an elaborate military display and exercises led by the Daughters of the Confederacy. Hon Park M Trammell Florida attorney general delivered the oration.
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Lakeland
Fla
Munn Park
Daughters of the Confederacy
Park M. Trammell
Florida
Market Summary from June 3 1910 New Orleans New York
The report notes New Orleans cotton at 145 8 steady with 575 bales sold, and New York spots at 14.90 quiet. Prices show slight bid and ask variations with futures around Memorial Day figures. The text includes bid lists and option quotes for various cotton contracts and bonds.
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New Orleans
New York
Ysty
Pye
Liverpool 7.94 Sales 8000 Bales Report
A trade note records Liverpool selling 8000 bales at 7.94 with a brief market update. The fragment mentions SF, UES, and Boise but lacks clear context or outcomes beyond the sale figure.
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Liverpool
SF Reopap Ues
Aia Te Poe
Bic Boise Dos
James Brown Scott International Law Pioneer Dies to World Role
James Brown Scott born June 3 1866 in Kincardine Ontario rose through Philadelphia schools studied law at Harvard Berlin and Paris. He taught at USC LA Law School and headed Illinois College of Law before serving as associate counsel for the United States at The Hague in the Newfoundland fisheries case. He wrote on international law and represented the U S at Europe congresses.
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James Brown Scott
the Hague
United States
Europe
Children Hurt in Runaway After Park Crash
Four Dixon children suffer injuries when a drunken driver allegedly rammed the family surrey after a band concert and fled. Prof Reed aided the group as the vehicle started home, but a runaway on DeSiard street left Reed and three children badly hurt. The driver did not stop.
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Surrey
C. T. Dixon
Prof. Reed
Lost Gold Bracelet with Diamond Setting Recovered?
An advertisement notes a lost gold bracelet with a diamond setting, requesting its return to the News-Star office. The notice urges owners to identify and claim the item.
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News-Star
Majority of Sunse Central line foremen ignore strike order
Houston June 2 About 1 percent of Sunset Central line section foremen obeyed the International Brotherhood of Maintaining of Way Employes strike call. Railway officials praise the result while union officers doubt it. Only 14 of 140 foremen on Central east and west lines left stations with scattered reports of similar low turnout across other divisions.
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Houston
Tex
International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Railwa
Lowe
Raiway
Galveston
Harrisburg
San Antonio
Texas
New Orleans
Confederate Memorial Unveiled in Caldwell County
In Lenoir North Carolina on June 3 a Confederate memorial honoring Caldwell county dead was unveiled with ceremonies led by a parade of veterans. Miss Dell Harper Earnhardt granddaughter of Major G W F Harper pulled the flag cord.
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Lenoir
N. C
Caldwell County
Dell Harper Earnhardt
G. W. F. Harper
Roosevelt Calls on Chamberlain During London Visit
ex president Roosevelt visited Col Arthur H Lee's country home in London and paid luncheon at McMillan's, after days at McMillan's African quarters. He later called on Joseph Chamberlain for a prolonged conversation in the morning.
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London
Roosevelt
Col
Arthur H. Lee
William Northrup
McMillan
Africa
Julu Ranch
Joseph Chamberlain
Heat wave shifts eastward as Texas hits 100
Washington reports a southwest hot wave moving slowly east toward the coast and expected to arrive within two to three days. Until then the Eastern states should enjoy cool, fair weather while Texas observed 100 degree heat in the interior yesterday.
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Washington
Gulf States
Texas
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S. P. Walker
Columbia
Monroe
J. R. Hewitt
Rayville
Bennett House
W. T. Bennett
South Grand St
Cumberland
Hombe Cash Grocery
Kern’s
Cass
Joe Kern
Prop
Heinberg
Cohen and Goldenberg
Levin Goldenberg
Parker ® Speed
Ies
Grand Street Theatre
Union Bank & Trust CO
Monroe, la
Pope
Catholic Church
Sig Haas
EF. C. Bess
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
First National Bank
Shreveport
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Bank of Monroe
Daily Market
S. J. Harman & CO
H. R. Speed
Hayward & Clark
J. S. Bache & Co
Carpenter, Baggett & Co
Bartlett & Patten
Grain and Provisions
Louis Grain Market
The
Newfoundland Fisheries
International Arbitra
Tion Tribunal
Kincar
Berkshire
Eaton, Crane & Pike
Monroe Stationery
S. Grand Street
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