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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
6
A New York June article argues style combines wardrobe with individuality and timing. It critiques Americans’ reliance on dressmakers, covers gowns and accessories, and notes trends from Paris and England including waistcoats, capes, and eyebrows shaping modern beauty.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce wired Baton Rouge inviting the Louisiana Legislature to visit Alexandria on Monday to view sites proposed for moving the capitol. A special train is being arranged by Dr. W. D. Haas, chamber president, for the trip.
A Saskatchewan agricultural secretaries convention gathers in Saskatoon for a ten day meeting. It claims to be the first large gathering of its kind in Canada with attendance from all parts of the province. Experts will discuss numerous topics on agricultural development.
A renowned dermatologist touts bold sulphur cream as a quick remedy for itching and skin eruptions including eczema. It cools, destroys parasites, and provides prompt relief even when not a permanent cure, with application like ordinary cold cream.
Chicago beat Pittsburg 6 to 5 while Brooklyn defeated Boston 6 to 3 St. Louis triumphed over Cincinnati 6 to 2 and Philadelphia topped New York 10 to 2 with several close outcomes recorded in a single day.
Washington lost to New York 5 to 2, New York shut out Washington 3 to 0. Philadelphia defeated Boston 10 to 1, Cleveland beat Chicago 6 to 2, St Louis topped Detroit 7 to 1.
Birmingham tied Chattanooga as New Orleans beat Nashville in a blown second game called after five innings. Atlanta defeated Montgomery. Mobile won 6 to 1 over Memphis.
Fort Worth defeated Waco 2 to 1 and Beaumont beat San Antonio 8 to 7 while Austin edged Dallas 4 to 3 and Galveston tied Houston 4 to 4 after eleven innings.
Brooklyn defeated Baltimore 10 to 4 Pittsburg beat Buffalo 5 to 3 Indianapolis won 9 to 6 over St Louis Chicago over Kansas City 5 to 2.
Dr A Lawrence Lowell, Harvard University president, gave the commencement address at the University of Missouri in Columbia on June 4. Over 400 students received diplomas from University President Dr A Ross Hill. The Prince of Pilsen will be revived next fall with John W Ransom as Hans Warner.
The Cunard liner Aquitania sailed from Liverpool on her maiden voyage to America amid vast crowds and cheers. The 47,000 gross ton ship measures 901 feet, costs over 10 million dollars, and offers luxury for 3,590 passengers with a crew above 1,000.
Huerta gunboats threaten to blockade Tampico as the Antilla carrying arms for Carranza nears the port. Officials decline to state policy while dispatches say Huerta may stop the Antilla from landing munitions. Also, the Christian Missionary Alliance reports fear for missionaries amid Chinese bandit White Wolf's attacks.
The Associated Press reports in New Castle Indiana that W A Winters and W A Cooper face conspiracy to commit a felony in the disappearance of Catherine Winters age nine. The trial was set for July 10.
Members attempted to adjourn the House to attend the Confederate monument unveiling at Arlington Cemetery today. The plan sparked a semi filibuster delaying debate on the railroad securities bill, the final item on the administration anti trust program.
William I. J. Wyman of Washington wins first prize for essays praising the electric furnace steam turbine gasoline motor car moving picture aeroplane wireless telegraphy cyanide process induction motor linotype electric welding. The list highlights reduced aluminum costs and rapid type setting among transformations in industry and society.
Continued heavy rain throughout Texas causes widespread concern with unprecedented downpours. South Texas experiences strong impacts as railroads suffer. Houston streetcar traffic is seriously interrupted amid ongoing precipitation.
In the Western District of Louisiana, United States Bankruptcy No. 1036. On Tuesday June 2 1914 at 12 noon in Winnsboro Franklin Parish I will sell at public outcry for cash a stock of goods appraised at 8447.35 comprising general merchandise to the highest bidder under court order.
A large stock of shoes totaling over two thousand five hundred pairs along with hats dry goods clothing hardware saddlery notions and fixtures are listed as the property of a bankruptcy estate. Interested parties may inspect by contacting L. L. Moore keeper at Winnsboro Louisiana or apply to the Receiver H. C. Rogers at Shreveport Louisiana. Sale subject to court approval.
Long directory of lodges and clubs in West Monroe including Western Star Lodge No 24 F and A M on Walnut street and meetings on various nights. Names of officers and locations noted for Monroe Chapter 18 Royal Arch Masons and other groups such as Knights Templar and Odd Fellows. Community groups list meeting times and halls like Eagles Hall and Masonic Hall with contact names.
Northbound timetable lists departure times from origin 536 Wamble Express at 2 30 a m and 504 Natchez Express at 5 15 a m plus 106 Little Rock and Alexandria Ex at 10 05 a m 104 Little Rock and Lake Charles at 11 25 p m and 538 Farmerville Express at 1 00 p m Southbound details follow with No.
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