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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
5
Yesterday's scores show Boston defeated Pittsburgh and Philadelphia 8 to 1. Chicago beat Philadelphia 0 to 0? Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 1 to 0. New York defeated St Louis 3 to 0.
Results recap shows Boston 4 Cleveland 2 and Washington 8 St Louis 7 with New York 5 and Detroit 0. Compiled standings reflect a lively AL day with multiple runs and notable performances.
Nashville defeated New Orleans 3 to 2 while Chattanooga beat Montgomery 15 to 4 and Mobile won 4 to 3 against Memphis. Birmingham lost 4 to 5 and Atlanta fell 0 to 4.
In a series of city matchups, Galveston beat San Antonio 6 to 5, Oklahoma City defeated Dallas 2 to 0, Fort Worth lost to Waco 4 to 8, and Houston edged Austin 6 to 5.
Hattiesburg beat Meridian 5 to 4 while Yazoo City forfeited against Yazoo City in the second inning at 0 0. Greenwood trailed Vicksburg 0 to 4 with final unknown.
Social department reports Messrs. E A Bellknap and W G Burnett of Jerseyville visiting Monroe as guests of the Smiths at the Racket Store. They have invested in Filhiol lands and may move here with Mrs Burnett. Layton Home hosts Miss Marguerite Layton and bridal party at a dance with Miss Morris and Mr Morris leading. Guests listed include many local families. stag dining hosts Luther and Mrs Luther Smith.
Guests from Jerseyville NL E A Bellknap and W G Burnett return home after a refined dinner. The table featured a pyramid of Havana cigars and matches, with elaborate courses served by waiters Parsons and J Arthur Smith. Honorees included M W Stroud H D Apgar O C Dawkins L W Craig F P Stubbs Dr Blackman and Dr Newman.
Tallulah June 15 bids opening for the public High School building produced no bids from contractors willing to cover the entire work. All bids were rejected as he committee desired whole project coverage. The report notes rain did not come and crops face loss if drought continues.
Havana reports the battleship Maine suffered greater hull destruction than feared as cofferdam water fell seven feet. Observers find forward sections wrecked with bow still deep underwater. Colonel Black expects 18 to 20 feet of water removal in a few days to enable thorough inspection of the ship.
Washington reports a Treasury sale of unclaimed effects from Americans who died abroad. Items ranged from jewelry and watches to strange money and Confederate silver, with Bibles and knives also on offer. The event raised about $600, with proceeds to be credited to each estate, and no heirs found for any of the sellers.
ORGANIZATION FOR MICHEL discusses restricting its endorsements to the state contest and keeping hands off the U S Senate race. The executive committee at 630 Canal Street reviews candidates including Judge A V Coco and Judge Charles A O Neill for lieutenant governor as debate continues.
In Baton Rouge on June 16 Governor Sanders rebuked a Times-Democrat report as fiction. He said he passed through New Orleans last Tuesday with no gathering of friends, no political conference, and no plan to boost any candidate. He accused the paper of misrepresentation and bias against him and his allies.
Local ad lists prices for sugar ham flour breakfast bacon soap oil and cleaning goods. Promotions include 19 lb sugar for 1.00 and 20 lb sugar for 1.00 with purchases over 2.50. Contact Cumberland 360 or Home Phone 380 for ordering.
The article discusses political maneuvering around Judge O Neill and the potential rise of Judge Coco as a rival. It notes Coco's Creole background, language skills, and popular appeal in French Creole parishes. The piece hints O Neill may decline to publicly endorse and frames Coco as a strong, credible challenger.
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