Fish money inquiry reveals larger political haul
Springfield reports show the Sanga county grand jury hearing testimony from John Dixon of Peoria and Henry Lemm of Pekin on a fish bill jackpot. State's Attorney Burke travels to Beardstown and other river points to gather evidence linking funds to legislators. Beyond the fish bill, a bigger prize is alleged to influence heavier legislation with sums cited for local option, business tax, and lakefront land transfers.
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Springfield
Ill
John Dixon
Peoria
Henry Lemm
Pekin
Sangamon County
Burke Teft
Beardstown
Illinois River
Fish Bill Fund
Burke
Beards town man linked to fund aiding fish license defeat
Beardstown State's Attorney Burke moves probe into a $3,500 fund said to aid defeat of the fish license bill. Deay Deentycot admits taking money from John Dixon of Peoria, a key collector, and says he sat beside Representative Foster as the measure was defeated.
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Beardstown
Ill
Burke
John Dixon
Peora
Foster
Jefferson Davis Birthday Observed in Tallulah
The Madison Infantry Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy hosted a Jefferson Davis anniversary event in Tallulah La at the Lyric theatre. Attendees heard an address, read verses and sang old war songs while local children performed. The Tallulah band provided music, and afterward a lunch was served at Dinkins drug store under electric fans.
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Tallulah
Jefferson Davis
Madison Infantry
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Lyric Theatre
Dinkins Drug Store
Colored post cards offered free to News Star readers
C T Johnstone president of department 629 Rochester New York offers 100 free colored post cards to readers with no advertising. He promises high grade cards at manufacturers prices and asks only a two cent postage stamp to cover mailing costs. The notice appears in June 1951.
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News-Star
C. T. Johnstone
Department
Rochester
N. Y
McMillan Offers Property Listings with No Sale Charge
Real estate facilitation promises listing your property with McMillan and no fee if the property does not sell. No sale no charge policy emphasizes risk transfer to the agent. Technical terms or conditions are not detailed in the brief.
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McMillan
Pineville College to Be Improved by Baptist Plans
Louisiana Baptist Educational Commission in Alexandria announces hire of an educational secretary to raise 100000 within a year. Funds aim to pay debt and build upgrade Pineville Louisiana College with new equipment. Prof. Cathingham elected president. Brutin and Williams named faculty.
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Alexandria
Educational Commission of the
Louisiana Baptist Convention
A. M. Hendon
St. Francisville
H. F. Madison
Bastrop
P. B. Wright
Evergreen
W. A. West
Norwood
C. BE. Bynum
Monroe
W. C. Beall
Garland
I. M. Wise
Estherwood
H. A. Small
Shreveport
C. Cathingham
Louisiana College
Bruce Brutin
C. L. Williams
Flying Squirrel Promises Echoed By Timid Tracker
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man vows to catch a flying squirrel by Sunday then Monday, while a companion mocks the delay. The flat nears the bank and the banter escalates with a chorus of oaths to deliver the creature.
New Automobile Line in Monroe
John Neal announces a new Pope-Toledo six passenger car service in Monroe. Passenger fares are 25 cents within the city. Special-party calls answered anytime. Headquarters at Market Restaurant, Cumberland phone 205, home phone 389. Car ready day or night.
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Pope-Toledo
Monroe
John Neal
Roosevelt to Receive Honorary Degree in Oxford
London June 6 Theodore Roosevelt will be awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law at a convocation in the Sheldonian Theatre Oxford. Lord Curzon will present and confer the degree in Latin after Roosevelt is presented by Dr. Goudy. The Chancellor will greet him in English before he delivers the Romanes lecture.
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London
Oxford
Theodore Roosevelt
Sheldonian Theatre
Lord Curzon
Roosevelt
Goudy
Regius
He Never Forgot His Promise Across the Country
A traveler recalls a gray haired ferryman named Jim Webb from Monroe whom he knew as a schoolmate over thirty five years ago. The old friend promised to bring a flying squirrel as indemnity, recalling shared lunches and a casual country friendship during a river crossing at a bayou ferry.
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Island DeSiard
Farmerville
Ouachita
Jim Webb
Monroe
Jim
Fast Relief for Shoulder Pain with Liniment
The shoulder pain is usually due to rheumatism of the muscles and responds quickly to Chamberlain's Liniment. The product is prompt, effective, and agreeable to use. Sold by all druggists.
Monroe Bar Room License Petition Filed in Hotel Monroe
I have filed a petition with the Monroe city council asking for authorization to open a bar room or drinking saloon on South Grand Street in the Hotel Monroe. The notice is dated May 30, 1910.
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Monroe
South Grand Street
Hotel Monroe
Rose Carnival Opens in Portland Amid Festive Rails
Rose Festival week begins in Portland Oregon with Rex Oregonus, the festival king, arriving at noon. Crowded hotels, decorated streets, and a full week of events including a Spirit of the Golden West exhibit and a grand rose exhibition.
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Portland
Ore
Rex Oregonus
Fourth International Horse Show Opens in London
The London horse show opened under mourning for the late king with the fourth International Horse Show drawing several hundred more entries than last year. American exhibitors include Alfred Vanderbilt Judge William H Moore W Watson Joseph W Harriman and E T Stotesbury. Premiums totaling sixty thousand dollars will be awarded to winning owners.
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London
Olympia
Alfred Vanderbilt
William H. Moore
Co. W. Watson
Joseph W. Harriman
E. T. Stotesbury
Chinese Laundry Ad at 504 DeStard Street
Laundry advertisement notes guaranteed work with patronage solicited. The notice cites address 504 DeStard Street and ends with a cryptic 6-4-1m.
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DeStard Street
Great Southern Hotel Gulfport Ad
The Great Southern Hotel in Gulfport Mississippi markets itself as the Gulf Coast’s largest and most modern. It offers bathing boating fishing tennis and golf nearby with access to Mississippi Coast Country Club via hotel card issued by the manager. Summer rates are advertised for private parties and families.
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Gulfport
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Mississippi Coat Country Club
Great Southern Hotel
W.N. Driver
Mgr
Miss
Fort Gibson Female College Catalog Note Opens Sept 14
Fort Gibson Mississippi announces a test session starting September 14 offering literature music art elocution stenography bookkeeping sewing and physical culture. Special attention to health and morals with degrees conferred if preparatory work completed. Students may apply early to reduce expenses by duties. Catalogue from Rev. H G Hawkins A B President.
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H. G. Hawkins
A. B
Library books must be returned promptly
Teachers and pupils who hold books belonging to the school library will kindly return them at the earliest date to 1. Heinberg, Librarian. No. 604 Grammont Street. Read News-Star classified ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinberg
Grammont Street
News-Star
My Friends and Customers Seek Referrals for New Position
I have accepted a position with T. M. Parker Co. Ltd. Any favors you may show me will be greatly appreciated. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is sold with a guarantee that if not satisfied after two thirds of a bottle, your money will be refunded. It is up to you to try. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Parker Co., Ltd
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Chicago
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Walker Bros
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Tucker-Curtis Co
Louisiana
N. Grand
Baptists
Louisi
ANA
Pineville College
America
Glisson
Fort Worth
Texas
George
Robert Nathan
DeSiard St
Monroe, Louisiana
Builders Hardware
Pocket Cuttlery
Whitmore Bros
Amers
Columbia
Quachita-Monroe Gunk Bicycle Co
Monroe, la
White
Charlie Fong
Addi
J. E. Whatley
White Sulphur Springs
Fort Gibson Female College
Fort Gibson, Miss
Parker
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