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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
1
Ambitious Lady Enter Contest for Big Prizes in News Star Campaign
The advertisement invites any woman to join a contest offering a Ford touring car, diamonds, watches, and a gold prize for soliciting subscriptions to the Daily or Weekly News-Star. Votes come only via coupons or bona fide subscriptions, with extra ballots for twenty dollar totals. Subscriptions must be delivered by June 20th to earn additional votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elf
News-Star
Uach
Bruner Defends Louisiana Fertilizer Laws Stand
Baton Rouge June 12 Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration BE Bruner explained his view on fertilizer laws. He praised current protections as the best in the United States while criticizing the Lee bill for deficiencies. He argued the tonnage tax funds must cover inspections and analyses to prevent fraudulent goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
O. Bruner
Times-Picayune
Bruner-Sereen
Lee
Louisiana
United States
Dean Dodson
Cotton consumption for nine months shows rise over last year
The Associated Press reports that cotton consumption for the nine months ending May 31 reached 4,299,000 bales, up from 4,147,000 bales a year earlier. The data indicate higher exports and lower imports than the prior period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Grand Jury Completes 113 Final Report
The grand jury finished its work and issued a final report this morning at eleven o'clock. No written details accompany the release.
Indictments Return 44 True Bills in McKeesport Court
Foreman H D Aprar announces 44 true bills including several murder charges. Eighteen indicted are jailed and arraigned today with pleas set for trial. Court schedule places all felonies in first week as 23 prisoners remain jailed and warrants may raise numbers. Eleven prisoners are Negro men, eight white men, four Negro women. two women face murder charges. In St Stephen’s Church, a painting donated by Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary to the oldest Hungarian church in America, cost 10000 dollars and is by John P Volinsk, depicting St Stephen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Aprar
McKeesport
St Stephen's
Francis Joseph
Austria- Hungary
St. Stephen
Hungary
John P. Volinsk
Principle of Woman's Suffrage Endorsed by Club Federation
The General Federation of Women's Clubs endorsed the principle of woman’s suffrage in its Chicago convention, ending twenty years of suffragists' effort to win political subject inclusion within the federation. The Associated Press report notes the historic shift at the June 13 meeting.
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Associated Press
Chicago
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Balloonists Walk Into Oregon City
Captain Berry the pilot and George Morris passenger in the million population club balloon walked into Oregon City after a mistap yesterday. Berry was not seriously hurt. The balloon on a race was forced to land in a storm. Morrison sent a carrier pigeon with word of Berry being hurt. A wide search followed last night and today.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Captain Berry
George Morris
Oregon City
Berry
Morrison
Eruption at Mount Lassen Produces Sulphur Smell Ash Falls Widely
The fifth eruption of Mount Lassen occurred today near Redding California. A sulphur odor filled the air and ashes fell as far as sixteen miles from the peak, marking a significant explosion reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Redding
Cal
Troops Called Out as Riots Continue at Rome Station
In Rome on June 13 troops assumed control of the railway station and tracks after violent demonstrations tied to a strike. Although the strike was officially ended, radicals persisted in rioting amid rumors of railroad seizure. The premier signaled a firm stance against any revolutionary threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Polo Match Opens International Championship on Meadow Brook
Forty thousand spectators are expected at Meadow Brook Club on Long Island for the first match of the international polo championship between the English and American teams. The Americans are favored with ten to six odds as the game starts at four o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Meadow Brook Club
Long Island
House Accepts Senate Change to ILS Exemption
The House approves the Senate amendment to the ILS exemption bill and it now awaits the president's signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Senate
Long Bitter Fight Ends as Wilson Set to Sign Toll Exemption Bill
Washington June 12 The House approved 216 to 71 the Senate amendment repealing the Panama Canal toll exemption for coastwise shipping. President Wilson is expected to sign Monday, completing the repeal while preserving Hay-Pauncefote treaty rights. Speaker Clark and Vice President Marshall to sign and send the bill to the White House amid heated debate and party fault lines.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
House
Senate
United States
Clark
Marshall
White House
Representative Moss
West Virginia
Canal
Underwood
Mann
Fragmentary Politician Names spilled in OCR
A partial OCR fragment lists numerous politicians including Ton, Kincaid of Nebraska, La Follette, Lenroot, McKenzie, Madden, Mann, Morgan of Oklahoma, Nelson, Platt, Plumley, Prouty, Slemp, C W Smith of Michigan, Steenerson, Stevens of Minnesota, Sutherland, Volstead and Thompson of Illinois.
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Ton
Kincaid
Nebraska
la Follette
Lenroot
McKenzie
Madden
Mann
Morgan
Oklahoma
Nelson
Platt
Plumley
Prouty
Slemp
C. W. Smith
Michigan
Steenerson
Stevens
Minnesota
Sutherlaend
Volstead
Thompson
Ilinois
Apostolic Delegate Stagni to Visit Charlottetown
Mer Stagni the Apostolic Delegate to Canada is expected to arrive tomorrow for an official visit to the Province. He will be greeted with a large reception at St Dunstan's pro Cathedral and will be the guest of Bishop O'Leary during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottetown
P. EB
Mer. Stagni
Canada
St. Dunstan's Pro- Cathedral
Mgr. Stagni
O'Leary
Engineers 10 Hold Memorial Services
The local lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will attend a memorial service at First Baptist Church at 11 o clock Sunday morning for the annual observance. Rev. F H Farrington will deliver a sermon titled The Brook That Went Dry. The public is invited to attend. Rev A R McGehee of Louisville Kentucky will preach at the evening service.
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The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
First Baptist Church
F. H. Farrington
A. R. McGehee
Louisville
Proxima Collision Off Atlantic Liner No Injuries Reported
The Hamburg American liner Protria crashed into the New York while stationary at sea, the collision forming a wave about fifteen feet high and thirty two feet long above the water line. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred four hundred miles out at sea.
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Associated Press
New York
Protria
Sem
Constitutionalists reject Huerta act legalization in mediation plan
Saltillo reports authorities state the Constitutionalists refuse to appoint any member as provisional president if doing so would in any way legalize Huerta's acts under mediation proposals.
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Huerta
Associated Press
Saltillo
Answers Protest of Arms Shipment
Niagars Falls June 13 The Mexican delegates received a U S government answer to their protest against the Antilla landing arms for the Constitutionalists at Timpico The reply said the Antilla cleared due to a misunderstanding of orders and that this government did not sanction the shipment.
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Associated Press
Niagars Falls
United States
Antilla
Timpico
German Zeppelins Suffer Eighth Loss in Storm Crashes
A German army Zepplein air ship broke in two during an emergency landing attempt in a storm at Diedenhoffen. One lieutenant was injured. This marks the eighth Zeppelins lost, with previous crashes causing heavy fatalities.
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Associated Press
Diedenhoffen
Germany
Leutensni
Col Roosevelt Reaches London for Royal Geographical Society Visit
Col. Roosevelt arrived in London from the continent to lecture before the Royal Geographical Society and to renew old friendships. He declined to discuss any current affairs or major topics of the day.
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Associated Press
London
Col. Roosevelt
Continent
Royal Geographical Society
Winchendon to Observe 140th Anniversary of Incorporation
Winchendon Wisconsin will mark the 140th anniversary of its incorporation with a three day celebration beginning tomorrow. Semihistorical church services start the activities followed by historical addresses parades and pigeants concerts a fremen’s muster and athletic sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchendon
Wis
Ipewich
Canada
Harvard Commencement Week Schedule Altered
Cambridge Mass June 15 final preparations for commencement week at Harvard University are complete. The sac caldureate sermon by President Lowell at Appleton Chapel opens the week followed by Phi Beta Kappa Day Class Day alumni events and the graduation exercises on Thursday.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Lowell
Appleton Chapel
Phi Beta Kappa
McClanahan Still On The War Path In Louisiana
Baton Rouge reports author says McClanahan delivered a defiant statement in the House after receiving a mourning bouquet from Captain Reinhard. He criticizes the state administration and predicts continued opposition while administration allies push for harmony. Public rhetoric signals growing rift.
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Baton Rouge
Reinhardt
McClanahan
Caldwell
House of Representatives
Reinhard
Orleans
Stee
Haverford College Cricket Team Sails for England Tour
Thirteen Star players depart New York for England to compete in seventeen matches near London. This marks the fifth overseas visit by a Haverford College cricket team, showcasing their skills against top English clubs.
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New York
Haverford College
England
London
Protocol Signed by Medeators
A protocol has been signed involving Medeators marking a formal agreement. Details on signatories and scope were not disclosed in the available text.
Mediation Advances as Huerta Acknowledged in Peace Protocol
Washington reports that delegates from the United States and Huerta signed the first protocol toward Mexico peace. It outlines a provisional government in Mexico City to be recognized by the U.S. but omits Huerta as provisional president and details of the transfer of power. Constitutionalists may join peace talks with an armistice in place.
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Falls
Ont
United States
Huerta
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Mexico
Hiverta
Mexico City
General Huerta
Associated Press
Metbers
Carranza
Franklin Nominated for Hawaii District Collector
Washington June 13 President nominates Malcolm Argle Franklin of Columbus Mississippi to be collector for the district of Hawaii. Franklin’s appointment follows his prior public service in Mississippi and relocation to Hawaii for the post.
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Associated Press
Washington
Malcolm Argle Franklin
Columbus
Mis
District of Hawaii
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