Nations Represented at International Wireless Conference
London hosts a world gathering as leaders discuss wireless telegraphy regulation and uniform laws. The United States sends nine members including John Hays Hammond and Willis L. Moore. Rear Admiral John R. Edwards chairs the delegation. Canadian figures G. J. Desbarats and C. P. Edwards also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
John Hays Hammond
New York
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
William D. Terrall
Department of Comaand Labor
Arthur G. Webster
Clark University
John R. Edwards
G. J. Desbarats
Navy
C. P. Edwards
Dominion
Man Coughs Breaks Ribs After Fright in Neenah Wis
In Neenah Wisconsin a man suffering a frightful coughing episode felt severe side pains and doctors found two ribs broken. A drug advertisement praises Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it quickly ends a late cough heals stubborn colds and weak lungs. Mrs Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri testifies it helped her avoid consumption and urges readers to try a free trial bottle for 50 cents or one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah
Wis
Dunkards' Convention Opens in York with Large Attendance
The Old German Baptist Church of America began its annual convention in York Pennsylvania today. Thousands of delegates and visitors are present from Pennsylvania Ohio California and Oregon. The weeklong program includes sermons by leading ministers a monster barbecue a grand song service and a public foot washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Old German Baptist Church of America
Dunkards
Pennsylvania
Ohio
California
Oregon
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promote Easy Expectoration
When a child has whooping cough keep cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may be required. The remedy liquifies tough mucus and aids expectoration. It has been used successfully in many epidemics and is safe and sure. For sale by all dealers.
Minnesota Legislature Opens Extra Session in St Paul
Pursuant to Governor Eberhart's call the Minnesota legislature meets in extra session to consider measures for state wide direct primaries a corrupt practices law and reapportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minne
Eberhart
Minnesota
Arkansas Battleship Trials Open Over Rockland Course
Naval officers anticipate the builders trial of the Arkansas starting today on the Rockland course. Built by the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden New Jersey, she is the largest completed dreadnought and carries 500 crew. The ten day trial aims to set a new world speed record and features lifeboat space for all aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Arkansas
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Ends Hunt for Rich Wife with Electric Bitters
Slogan driven ad claims Electric Bitters perfects nerves and complexion. Describes improved sleep, digestion, energy, and health for women, urging purchase as a remedy. Mentions price 50 cents at druggists.
Northwestern Development Congress Opens in Seattle
Nearly one thousand delegates gather in Seattle for the Northwestern Development Congress with delegations from California Idaho Nevada Oregon Washington Minnesota Arizona Utah Montana Wyoming Colorado South Dakota and North Dakota. The three day meeting will address a uniform public lands policy and legislation to spur regional development and divert immigration from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Seattle
Wasi
Northwestern Development Congress
California
Idaho
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Minnesota
Arizona
Utah
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
South Dakota
North Dakota
Western
Notice of Dissolution of Blanks and Smith Partnership
Public notice states the partnership Blanks & Smith has been dissolved by mutual consent. F A Blanks sold his interest to Jack W Smith who assumes all outstanding debts and accounts due the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Blanks
Jack W. Smith
Blanks & Smith
Blanks
Smith
Factory Inspectors Meet Opens in Washington
The International Association of Factory Inspectors opens its 26th annual meeting in Washington D C with Edgar T Davies presiding. Nearly all states and several Canadian provinces are represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
International Association of Factory Inspectors
Edgar T. Davies
American horse Derby favorite at Epom Downs
London June 4 The Derby the classic event on English turf will be decided tomorrow afternoon at Ep som Downs. American interest centers on H B Buryea s Sweeper II bred in the United States as a leading betting favorite. The piece notes American bred horses and owners have previously won with Iroquois Volodyovski Orby and other American breds and owners through 1907 wrapped in historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Epsom Downs
H. B. Buryea
Sweeper II
United States
Pierre Lorillard
Leamington-Maggie B. B
William ©. Whitney
Volodyovski
Lady Meaux
Richard Croker
Orby
Orme
Rhoda B
Hanover-Margerine
Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertised with reward offer
An advertisement promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. It marks endorsements from F. J. Cheney & Co. and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo. The pitch claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes and lists price and distribution details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Canadian Committee Forms To Plan Peace Centenary Celebration
At a Ottawa meeting, prominent financiers and public figures move preliminary steps to form a committee. It will cooperate with British and American bodies to plan events marking a century since the United States and Canada last fought in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
United States
Chamberlain's Tablets Marketed For Senior Digestion Aid
Advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as mild laxatives to strengthen digestion and keep bowels regular for middle aged and older people. Claims ease and suitability for seniors. available from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's
Vera Elliott Weds Edward Cowles in London Society Pageant
Society circles gather at St George's Hanover Square for the wedding of Miss Vera Elliott, daughter of Sir Arthur and Lady Elliott, to Edward Boies Cowles, son of the late David S. Cowles of Rye New York. A wedding breakfast and reception follow at Portman Square residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. George’s Hanover Square
Vera Elliott
Arthur
Lady Elliott
Edward Boies Cowles
David S. Cowles
Rye
N. Y
Portman Square
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Burns and Wounds Fast
Makes the Nation Gasp. The awful list of injuries on a Fourth of July staggers humanity. Set over against it, however, is the wonderful healing by Bucklen's Arnica Salve of burns cuts bruises bullet wounds or explosions. It is the quickest healer of boils ulcers eczema sore lips or piles. 25c at local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Arnica
Chinese Frontier of India Describes Hospitable Kachins Culture
Archibald Rose notes in Yunan China that Kachins on the Indian frontier live in mountain villages. They wield dhas and endure hard times while women bear burdens, weave, and spin. A frontier court case over hospitality ends with compensation paid and a sacrificial pig shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Rose
Yunan
China
India
The Night of the Great Storm Brings a Legal Turmoil
In fashionable Dublin a renowned lawyer with a hot temper and his eccentric retired major neighbour feud over a storm caused chimney collapse. The major sends a note demanding bricks or he will involve an attorney, sparking a peculiar crossroad of vengeance and litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Notable births and events from 1738 to 1891
A compact chronicle lists figures and milestones: 1738 George NI of England born, 1820 died. 1726 Philip Otterbein founder of United Brethren born in Germany, died in Baltimore 1813. 1752 Gen John E Howard born in Baltimore, died 1827. 1792 Kentucky's first state legislature at Lexington. 1802 Charles Emmanuel II abdicates Sardinia. 1825 Lafayette visits Buffalo. 1845 Mexico declares war on the United States. 1858 James P Henderson first Texas governor died in Washington. 1859 French and Sardinians defeat Austrians at Magenta. 1891 Itata surrenders to US authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George NI
England
Philip Otterbein
Church of the United Brethren
Germany
Baltimore
John E. Howard
Maryland
Kentucky
Lexington
Mexico
United States
James P. Henderson
Texas
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Magenta
Itata
Minister Hamilton King A Diplomat From Olivet College
Hamilton King born June 4 1852 in St Johns Newfoundland rose to prominence as a preacher lecturer and Republican political figure in Michigan before becoming United States minister to Siam in Bangkok appointed by President McKinley in 1898 He served as a veteran in the American diplomatic corps and led Olivet College preparatory work earlier in his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton King
United States
Siam
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Olivet College
Ar Olivet
Mich
Chicago Theological Seminary
University of Leipzig
American School
Athens
Greece
Republican Party
Michigan
McKinley
Bangkok
The Fat Rooster Shows Clever Feeding Habit
A young rooster at a farm demonstrated unexpected wit by retreating to a wood pile after feeding. There he shook loose grain caught in his ruffled feathers and ate it later, causing the owner to suspect the bird gains weight from hidden meals and may have more sense than expected.
Notable Birthdays for Viscount Worsley and Robert Fitzsimmons
Congratulatory note marks Viscount Worsley turning 79 and Robert Fitzsimmons reaching 50. Both are celebrated as renowned figures in military and boxing history respectively, reflecting public interest in prominent careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount Worsley
England
Robert Fitzsimmons
No Internal Treatment Needed For Rheumatism
It is stated that at most one in ten rheumatism cases need no internal medicine. Pain relief comes from Chamberlain's Liniment with massaging at each use. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gratitude for All That Be Longs to Life
Orville Dewey writes of devout thanksgiving beyond personal mercies. He advocates gratitude for joy and sorrow, health and sickness, success and disappointment, virtue and temptation, life and death, believing all is meant for good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Dewey
Buckeye State Democrats Meet in Toledo for State Convention
The Democratic State convention convened in Toledo today to organize and set candidates for governor and state offices. Congressman James M. Cox of Dayton leads the gubernatorial field with others like William G. Sharp of Georgia, State Treasurer David S. Creamer, and Gen. O. H. Hughes of the public service commission among those mentioned for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
James M. Cox
Dayton
William G. Sharp
Georgia
David S. Creamer
O. H. Hughes
Public Service Commission
Reading Of Wild Flowers Book Entertains Patient
A patient in a hospital ward is advised not to read exciting material. A nurse brings a book titled How to Know the Wild Flowers to provide gentle distraction and ease.
Western Star Lodge Meeting Notice on Walnut Street
Western Star Lodge No. 24 F. and A. M. holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday nights. Worshipful Master J. B. Mason and Secretary J. D. Oakley listed for the lodge on Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star Lodge
Walnut Street
J. B. Mason
J. D. Oakley
Monroe Masonic Groups Meet on Walnut Street
Monroe Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons meets at Masonic Hall on Walnut street the second and fourth Tuesday nights. R Downs Jr High Priest and G Surghnor Secretary. Monroe Council No 8 Rav al and Select Masters meet at Masonic hall on Walnut street the second Monday night each month. E G Court ney T I M and Dr G Surghnor Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Hall
Walnut Street
R. Downs, Jr
Br. G. Surghnor
E. G. Courtney
G. Surghnor
Knights Templar Meet at Masonic Hall on Walnut Street
Monroe Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar meets at Masonic hall on Walnut street on the second and fourth Thursday nights. EB Courtney Eminent Commander and Dr. G Surghnor Recorder listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Commandery No
Knights Templar
Mets
Masonic Hall
Walnut Street
Courtney
G. Surghnor
Louise L McGuire Chapter Meets On Walnut Street
Eastern Star Chapter No 4 meets at the Masonic hall on Walnut street on the first and third Monday. Mrs W M Washburn is Worthy Matron and Miss Nora Downs serves as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise L. McGuire
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Walnut Street
W. M. Washburn
Nora Downs
Knights of Pythias and Red Men lodge meeting details
Stonewall Lodge No 8 Knights of Pythias meets Thursdays at Castle hall on St John St beside the Post Office with Frank Mas sing as Chancellor Commander and Byran Vaughn Keeper of Records and Seals. Ouachita Tribe No 19 Improves Red Men meets Fridays on third floor Sugar's Theatre with Pat O'Reily Sachem and J E Hanna Chief of Records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
St. John St
Lodge
Frank Massing
Byran Vaughn
Order of Red Men
Sugar’s Theatre
Pat O’reily
J. E. Hanna
Ouachita Valley Camp Meets in Red Men's Hall
Ouachita Valley Camp No. 10 Woodmen of the World meets in Red Men's hall on the first and third Wednesdays. C Black mon serves as Consul Commander and O Gels mar is Clerk. s&s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Valley
Woodmen of the World
Red Men’s Hall
S&s
Prosperity Lodge No 19 Meets on Tue Nights
Prosperity Lodge No 19 of the Daughters of Rebecca holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday evenings in the lodge hall at the opera house. Mrs Walter Cornet serves as Noble Grand and Miss Farnie Lewis as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosperity Lodge No
Daughters of Rebecca
Lodge Hall
Opera House
Walter Cornet Noble
Farnie Lewis
Temple and Lodge Meetings Listed with Officers
Julia Stonewall Temple No 10 Pythian Sisters meet at Knights of Pythias hall on St John street first and third Mondays at 330pm and second and fourth Mondays at 8pm Mrs Rosa Benoit Most Excellent Chief and Mrs Eugene S Shows Mistress of Records and Correspondence Ellis Lodge hall South Grand street meets every Thursday J M Cobb Exalted Ruler F B Surgaine Secretary
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Julia Stonewall
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias Hall
St. John Street
Rosa Benoit
Eugene S. Shows
Ellis—Lodge
South Grand Street
J. M. Cobb
F. B. Surgaine
Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting Update In Aper a House
Ouachita Lodge No 2 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meets weekly in the Red Men’s hall apera house every Thursday night with Fr F Day as Noble Grand and R A Young as a leading member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Lodge No. 2
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Red Men’s Hall
Apera House
Fr. F. Day
Noble Grand
R. A. Young
Monroe Eagles Lodge Meets Weekly on De Siard Street
Monroe Aerie No 343 Fraternal Order of Eagles holds weekly lodge meetings at the lodge hall on De Siard Street opposite Sugar's Theatre. President J B Gordon and Secretary John J Mullin are listed as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Lodge
DeSiard Street
Sugar’s Theatre
J. B. Gordon
John J. Mullin
Knights Of Honor Lodge Meets In Red Men Hall
Ouachita Lodge No 2528 meets in the Red Men hall, Opera House, on the second and fourth Wednesday nights. Will Atkinson is Dictator and R W Winberry is 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 Meeting Schedule
Independence Lodge announces Knights and Ladies of Honor meet in Annex hall of the opera house on the second and fourth Tuesday nights. Officers listed include Miss Theresa Bauer as Protector and Carl Walker as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor
Annex Hall
Opera House
Theresa Bauer
Carl Walker
Newsboys Club and Boy Scouts Meet at City Hall
Newsboys Club No 1 and Boy Scouts of America meet every Sunday at 2 30 p m in the new City Hall. Friends of the boys are welcome. Organizer Kiasac Cowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsboys’ Club
Boy Scouts of America
New City Hall
Friends of the
Kiasac Cowden
Knights of Columbus Monroe Council Meets Twice Monthly
Monroe Council No. 1337 Knights of Columbus meets at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesday each month. Grand Knight T. H. McMillan and Recorder Adolph Renaud lead the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Hall
T. H. McMillan
Adolph Renaud
George L Wood Camp No 157 Meeting Schedule
George L Wood Camp No 157 will hold meetings in their own lodge hall in West Monroe on the second and fourth Monday nights. A W Carroll Consul Commander and T S Simonton Clerk are listed for leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Wood
Woodmen of the World
West Monroe
A. W. Carroll
T. S. Simonton
St Mathews Benevolent Society Monthly Meeting
St Mathews Benevolent Society meets at Catholic Hall on the second Monday of each month. President T H McMillan and Secretary Adolph Renaud are listed as officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Mathew’s Benevolent Society
Catholic Hall
T. H. McMillan
Adolph Renaud
Catholic Knights of America Meet Schedule
The Catholic Knights of America hold meetings at Catholic Hall on the first and third Tuesdays. J. E. Larkin serves as President and W. A. O Kelly as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Knights of America
Catholic Hall
J. E. Larkin
W. A. O'Kelly
Henry W. Allen Camp No 182 Meeting Notice
Camp Henry W. Allen No 182 U Co V meets on call by the Commander at the court house. W P Renwick commander and W A O Kelly adjutant listed as officers or organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Allen
U. Co. V
Court House
W. P. Renwick
W. A. Okelly
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Cooper
A. D. Spengler
Raymond, Miss
F International Wireless Conference
Man
Dunkards’ Convention
Oray
Denver
A. A. Glisson
Fort Worth
Krickel
Smith Shop
North 4Th St
Cumberland
F. J. Cheney & CO
O. We
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Toledo, O
Knight
Printesse
Coffee
DeSiard St
Monroe Bakery
Sale
S. P. Ogden
Charles Emmanuel
Sardinia
Gen. Lafayette
Buffalo
the Fat Rooster
Buckeye
Democrats
Vienna Bakery Comb
S. Grand St
Renwick’s Dairy
J. Renwick
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