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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
8
Assessor Joe Hanna began work on the 1914 assessment rolls for the police jury, with plans to present them to the State Board of Equalization in Baton Rouge. A collection of local classifieds notes builders’ materials, moving services, private tutors, a sensational arrest, and shop services.
An old ad notes Wondlpapers as malaria and stomach remedy via Crazy Water and promotes Awanta flour from The Keller Produce Co. It also announces a general delivery service by C. Clark at Clark's Barn with hauling capacity and personal attention, phone number 567.
The steamer Nettie Quill is prepared for freight and passenger service on the Ouachita Bocuff and Black River route. It will depart New Orleans June 1 and reach Monroe the same week with return trips to follow. Contact agent W H DeGraffenreid for freight or passage details.
Run about 28 by 5 feet with a 25 HP motor and auto controls. Features include a rear starter clutch top curtains and electric lights. In good as new condition and can be seen at 700 S Grand Street Chattanooga Tenn. Address ES PO Box 173.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening remedy. It claims to invigorate the pale and sickly, enrich the blood, and build up the system for both adults and children.
Caldwell Brothers, contractors, have begun laying the foundation for the two structures for the State Training School. The buildings will house eighty boys and are to be rushed to completion for an early fall opening. Contractors have six months to finish, with completion before the deadline.
At yesterday's Police Jury meeting the officers were re elected for the coming year. O P Slack was named president, O B Morton treasurer, W A O Kelly clerk. Dr J Grwes named president parish board of health. The assessor's roll was accepted as is. Sheriff Parker authorized to hire a jail guard until court opens next month and an iron door to be added at the jail entrance.
Nebraska Governor Morehead seeks re nomination. Missouri Prohibition holds Springfield convention July 8. Roosevelt to open Progressive campaign in Hartford on July 1. Tennessee Democratic stance against repeal of prohibition laws. H A Aaker named Progressive choice for North Dakota governor. Charles W Bryan's Nebraska gubernatorial bid waning. Mrs Joseph R Knowland campaigns with husband for Senate. Louisiana Progressives plan state ticket with New Orleans convention June 18. Maryland Senator John Walter Smith faces Isaac Love Straus for renomination.
Laurence D Orsey presents a new vaudeville monologue while Miss Marie Tempest heads a farewell American tour next season. Several actors advance to lead roles in new plays by Richard Barry and others, with Eddy Reese taking a part in the touring edition of Today.
In Cleveland Ohio June 10 a dancing masters convention drew about 206 delegates from worldwide. Dr MacLennan of Edinburgh demonstrated dances for next season including the Parisian tango variant the Maxixe Lamueriana and a Chinese tatao. Louis Krettiw Chicago president says the trend will favor older more dignified dances.
Laborers sought for out of town assignments. Transportation paid. Call Home Heating and Plumbing Co. at 219 South Grand Street for details.
New Orleans promoters of Reinhardt bill return home in disappointment after the measure fails in the House. They accuse Governor Hall of interfering with votes, alleging the governor pressed two lawmakers from St. Landry and Rapides to oppose Reinhardt and avoid any coalition on the capital removal issue.
A noted dermatologist says bold sulphur cream quickly relieves itching and irritation from eczema and other skin disorders. It soothes inflamed skin, slowly clears eruptions, and helps prevent future flare ups. Apply an ounce to affected areas as a cold cream substitute for prompt relief.
A detailed listing of fraternal and benevolent organizations meeting at the Masonic Hall on Walnut Street and nearby halls. Includes Western Star Lodge, Monroe Chapter, Monroe Council, Monroe Commandery, Order of the Eastern Star, Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men, Woodmen of the World, Knights of Honor, Eagles, Odd Fellows, and other groups with meeting nights, officers, and hall locations.
St Louis beat Brooklyn 6 to 4 New York 4 Chicago 1 Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 2 Reston 11 Pittsburgh 2.
Philadelphia blanked Cleveland 8 to 0 Chicago defeated Washington 2 to 0 Boston routed Detroit 8 to 2 New York beat St. Louis 5 to 8 in a day of varied outcomes across major league action
Buffalo over Kansas City 4 0 Brooklin defeats Chicago 6 1 St Louis posts 15 to Pittsburg score Baltimore Indianapolis game affected by rain Notes of unsettled play across cities.
A round of yesterday results shows Nashville 5 Atlanta 1 and Mobile 7 New Orleans 6. Chattanooga 3 Memphis 0 Montgomery 7 Birmingham 3.
In Texas League play San Antonio tied with Waco 2 to 2 while Houston defeated Dallas 4 to 2. Galveston beat Fort Worth 11 to 2 as Abin 1 and Bearmont 2 noted in late results.
The piece notes the Kearpey team's pennant, the Federal league courting Umpire Rigler for 6000 annually, new signees Guy Cooper and Walter Tolson for Boston, Mike Balenti out with a broken leg, Ded Moulton joining Connie Mack, and sluggers in the National league. It also covers Callahns White Sox trade talk, Silk O Loughlin’s ear muff mask, Carl Ray’s Winston-Salem pitcher, and Brooklyn Superbas leading with .300 hitters including McCarthy Dalton Elberfeld and Daubert.
A partial timetable with times listed as 10:00 a.m. 2:43 p.m. 7:13 p.m. and 7:15 a.m. The fragment also includes numbers 725 a 20 p 30 p and 10:00 a.m. formatting cues. The readable items suggest a transit or event schedule.
Fire department logs show 13 alarms in May compared with 10 in May 1913. Total loss reached 9625 dollars, up from 7535. Property damaged or burned valued at 42700 with 27477 in total insurance, versus 89275 and 59625 in 1918. Causes listed include sparks from chimneys unknown exposure carelessness robbery and grass.
Liverpool market summary for Thursday June 11 1914 records limited sales activity with 7000 balance noted for July August and minor adjustments in August September figures. Commodities and values appear in brief ledger style entries with no clear firm transactions.
Grain trade in St Louis shows activity near the 71 cent to 6 cent range as buyers and sellers watch futures and local bids. Market notes indicate small lot transactions and steady demand for corn and wheat amid modest price shifts.
Whitesburg Kentucky June 10 Twenty are dead four believed dying and a small boy fatally wounded after mountaineer William Day shoots at pursuing officers at Neon Day killed by possemen after a fatal shootout as he resisted arrest Day opened fire from his home with a shotgun causing two officers to fall and others to be wounded before Day was killed.
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