Memorial 10 C Columbus Statue Unveiled in Washington
Magnificence marks the unveiling of a memorial statue in Washington. Bright ceremony honors Columbus with ornate display as officials and public gather to witness the tribute.
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08 Jun 1912
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
1
Taft Leads Unveiling of Columbus Memorial in Washington
Thousands gather in Washington for the unveiling of the Columbus Memorial near Union Station. President Taft delivers the main address as a massive civic and military parade along Pennsylvania Avenue honors the discoverer with Italian Spanish and American flags. Delegations from Knights of Columbus and international attendees join the ceremonies and procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Christopher Columbus
Santa Maria
America
Union Army
Union Station
Italy
Spain
United States
Supreme Court of the
Army
Navy
Catholic Church
Taft
Philander Knox
Marquis Cusani Cantalonieri
Mgr
Thomas Shahan
Catholic University of America
Victor J. Dowling
Supreme Court of New York
Marine Band
Pennsyyvania Avenue
Knights of Columbus
Order
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Porto Rico
Columbus Memorial Parade Highlighted by Costly Floats
In the Philippines marchers displayed numerous floats celebrating Columbus. Brig. Gen. Robert K. Evans led as grand marshal and James A. Flaherty headed the Knights of Columbus. The Columbus memorial, a towering shaft behind a fountain, features Columbus on a caravan prow with Old World and New World figures flanking it. Sculpted by Lorado Taft with Burnham and Company drafting, it cost 190000 dollars funded by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Robert K. Evans
James A. Flaherty
Philadelphia
Knights of Columbus
Columbus Memorial
National
Columbus
Ferdinand and Isabella
Lorado Taft
D. H. Burnham and Company of
Chicago
Congress
City League Opens Sunday in Small-Town Ball
The City League begins with two seven inning games at the park. Admission is 25 cents with ladies admitted free as four city teams vie for the pennant. Teams include Athletics Lyceum Railroad Regulars and four others led by managers Mangham Williams and Johnson. Umpires Kerney and McClerdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atheltics
Joe Mangham
Burton Wolf
Cecil Thompson
C. C. Ammer
John Faulk
Chas. Guerriero
Albert Marx
Joe Williamson
Sam
E. M. Henderson
W. F. Johnston
Chas. Hartley
A. A. Harvey
B. Mallory
John King
Lyce
F. McCaleb
A. Jamison
B. MecQuiller
B. Mitchell
W. ¥. Browning
P. Duty
W. Averett
F. T “Gia
T. Terzia
R. Aycock
B. Bracey
Harvey
Whitten
M. Morrison
Smith
Frank Kerney
Myatt McClerdon
Regulars and Lyceum Set to Clash in Busy Schedule
A series of Sunday and weekday games pits Regulars against Athletics Railroad against Lyceum in June July and August dates. The Princess Theatre features the Princess March by E Harper Chariton tonight. Judge Madison is expected tomorrow to hold a district court session next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad
Lyceum
Princess Theatre
Princess March
Mr. E. Harper Chariton
Madison
District Court
Dawkins Seen as Logical District Candidate for Congress
The Bienville Democrat notes Oliver Dawkins of Monroe as the logical candidate to succeed J. E. Ransdell in Louisiana’s Fifth District. Dawkins, a lawyer and journalist, is praised for Democratic principles, candor, and prior strong showings, with support from old friends and the Jackson area. He is portrayed as a strong rival to the present field and would align with figures like Champ Clark Oscar Underwood and C. J. Boatner on the national stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Congress
J. E. Ransdell
U.S. Senate
Jackson
Dawkins
Ransdell
Oliver Dawkins
Stoo&l
Old Fifth
Mr. Dawkins
Champ Clark
Oscar Underwood
C. J. Boatner
Bienville
Submarine Vendemiaire Sunk in Collision With Battleship
French submarine Vendemiaire sank in a collision with the battleship Saint Louis during fleet maneuvers at Cherbourg. The craft was cut in two and twenty six crew members are feared drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Saint Louis
Bandits Repulsed After Arc Fight at Mexican Mine
Associated Press reports Cinco Mining Company in Guadalajara repulsed an attack by bandits. Two bandits were killed. several on both sides wounded. Guards from the company and state forces pursued the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalajara
Mexico
Cinco Mining Company
New York
Wm. H. Crane to Resume Tour in The Senator Keeps House
William H. Crane is set to resume his stage tour with the production The Senator Keeps House, continuing performances in coming weeks as the theater circuit returns to full schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Crane
House Ways and Means backs tariff amendment on metal bill
The Ways and Means Committee reported today in favor of agreeing to the Senate amendment on the metal tariff with an exception to repeal the Canadian reciprocity act. The committee calls the reciprocity change a political subterfuge aimed at defeating the metal bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingon
June
House
Ways and Means
Calcasieu Division Bills Create Allen Beauregard Parishes
Baton Rouge June 7 The Senate passed the three Calcassieu division bills without opposition creating Allen Jefferson Davis and Beauregard parishes from Calcasieu The measures were reported favorably by Parochial Committee and then unanimously passed after Senator Vincent supported them following an unsuccessful line change attempt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Senate
Calcasieu
Allen
Jefferson Davis
Beauregard
Empire Parish
Louisiana
Powell
House
Vincent
Roosevelt says one Alabama district a naked theft
Oyster Bay June 8 Col Roosevelt called one Alabama district a naked theft while briefing a Republican committee meeting. Chicago reports said Flynn of Pittsburg was sent to enter the committee on proxy and Kelloge would protest against steam roller methods. Taft loyalists saw Arkansas districts awarded unanimously to Taft. A special train of Iron Mountain officials toured for inspection with J M Johnson and other executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oyster Bay
Alabama
Col. Roosevelt
Republication Committee
Chicago
Republican National Committee
William Flynn
Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Committee
Frank B. Kelloge
Dixon
Taft
Arkansas
Iron Mountain
Monroe
J. M. Johnson
C. ©. Perkins
J. N. Githens
Dan Jacobs
A. G. Abel
C. G. Johnson
A. R. Taylor
Palpable Lie Charged in Louisiana Senate Row
Baton Rouge June 7 An anti administration article in the Times-Democrat is denounced as a palpable lie by Lieutenant Governor Barrett and Senator Henry L Parrot while Senator George Wesley Smith defends the recall bill and asserts Barrett did not influence committee appointments. The Senate applauds after denials and calls for censure of the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Henry L. Parrot
Senate
Tod Ticle
Timerat
T. C
George Wesley Smith
Acto & Mann
Tao
Monroe
Judge Hall
Morris
Juld Hall
Barret
Louisiana
Brret
Seater
Wirot
Times-Democrat
Smith
Senator Pavrot Attacks Times Democrat Over Editorial
Senator Pavrot denounces the Times Democrat for an alleged partisan attack on Lieutenant Governor Barrett. He accuses the paper of bias and demands clarification and fairness in coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavrot
Barrett
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City League
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Hon. O. C. Dawkins
Bernam
Florida
Ormsby McHarg
Ernor
Ator Parrot
Con As
Times Democrats
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