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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
8
Various notices announce Morri son Stable hauling services and a sale, Mrs Sol Smith’s upcoming fiftieth stage anniversary, One Horse Cash Grocery offerings, W T Bennett building and repair services, and changes to hours at Drs Cosby and Blackman. Also updates on English trade union women numbers, Kern’s horse shoeing shop, wagon making, 666 tonic claims, and stock fly deterrent Shake.
Notice invites all pupils to meet Misses Bessie Gibbs and Ruth Williams at the Parish School building at 9 a m on Monday June 10 to discuss advance work for next grade and summer school opportunities. Also contains local notices about chickens and butter, hog prices, and a firemen's picnic details.
High school pupils desiring to make up conditions apply to Miss Sallie Humble, 501 Catalpa Street. Publication note dated 5 tf.
Mr Ned Bradley of Rayville visits Monroe and notes the levee water has fully receded around Rayville. He says prospects in the overflowed section are excellent. Dixie Lumber Co lists mule lots for sale with cash terms and low prices. A plan by leading New England cotton mill trustees is to standardize wages for all workers in the same class.
Washington reports an appropriation reduction of 16.5 million for the Panama Canal based on secret information from an informal committee gathering. Minority Leader Mann denounces the action while chairmen Fitzgerald Pega and Sherley defend it, noting Speaker Cannon was present and that no formal testimony appeared in the record.
On Friday May 7, 1912, the Liverpool market opens with a 6.45 start and 5000 sales observed. The note lists upcoming periods June to July and July to August for pricing and activity.
A plea for shoppers to visit the 7-11 Special Bargain Sale on Saturday urges quick action. The Monroe Grocer Co shipped flood relief supplies by boat to Black and Bocuff rivers today, government funded, about nine car loads. Mrs. F C McMullin and sons William and Franklin, and William Wynch, travel to Panामा Oklahoma for the summer. Frank Sanders, commercial agent of the V S & P, based in Shreveport, spends the day in Monroe.
Detroit MS free employment bureau reports 29 400 placements from 51 204 applicants The Iowa State Federation of Labor seeks re affiliation after 1909 charter revocation Louisiana forms a State Federation of Labor with 27 unions Action to secure an AFL charter Unions nationwide suffer 35500 industrial deaths and injuries in 1910 Unemployed union members in San Francisco council total about 7596
Weather notes show rainfall in Brownwood Quanah Weatherford Fort Worth and South Texas with cooler trends. Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas temperatures compare favorably to last year aiding crops. Cotton stocks in Galveston and Houston rise while corn damage from heat in prior year noted. Dense political passage urges federal river control and direct Senatorial elections with immediate income tax amendment ratification.
Bay City hosts the annual state convention of the United Commercial Travelers. An army of Knights of the Grip captured the city and will hold it through tomorrow night. The event opened with record attendance and local members prepared an entertainment program.
Frederic Md June 7 delegates and visitors gathered for the annual grand council session in this city. The two day program includes entertainment and the regular business of the organization.
John L. Ward jailed in Mansfield on a charge of illegally conducting an insurance business under the Home Protective Association. He is freed on a $300 bond. his partner Short has fled the country. Ward’s past roles include editor and manager at Monroe and Mansfield papers. A Monroe K of C dance last night featured punch and dominos with Home Sweet Home as a closing tune.
Chicago June 1 wheat prices held steady with gains of one eighth to five eights, while provisions remained firm with notable increases around twelve and a half. The report notes market firmness across commodities as traders react to supply and demand signals.
The Princess today features the popular novel Lady Audley's Secret in two reels with good acting and scenic production. Also showing Animated Weekly including the Titanic departure from Belfast. A 30 day pass contest for children under 15 invites best letters on three Princess films, closing June 15.
Mr J T Hawkins the well known lumber man of Riverton is a visitor to the city today.
Monroe La June 7 1912 New Orleans wires report ongoing rains east of the Mississippi with heavy showers in Alabama and Georgia while Texas and the Southwest see moisture. Weather forecasts predict more rain easing prices, but crop accounts remain favorable with the delta near perfect and most lands improving as floodwaters recede.
Mrs. Cecil C. Thurman traveled by the W S P train this morning to Monroe to visit her sister Mrs. J W Elder and family.
The Louisiana Democratic platform advocates a tariff revision to meet national revenue without destabilizing business. It opposes crude tariff cuts that shift markets and favor foreign control, asserting reforms should shield consumers while not harming American producers. It emphasizes protecting Louisiana and applying the tariff principles nationwide, including Mississippi River navigation management.
The Je Temple And will meet at the Y H A Club at 2 30 Monday. Mrs J S Washburn hosts guests including Mrs J R Pumphrey and Mrs Nelson. Miss Eloise and Carrie Dunn entertained the Sang Ho Club at Hardtime plantation with a confectionary luncheon and a flower filled lawn gathering.
An inviting prospect for travelers highlights Hotel Balsam in Balsam North Carolina at altitude 3551 feet. It promises invigorating atmosphere, modern equipment, first class service, and popular rates. Manager R. W. Macurdy invites readers to request a booklet.
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