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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
8
Classified blurbs show Cream products at Ouachita Valley Botany Works and Kern horseshoe shop selling wagons to order. Drug stores announce remedies and patient transfers. real estate moves include a Trenton Street lot sale for 2800 dollars. Deputy Sheriff escorts a psychiatric patient. business updates include insurance agency and Keller Produce plans in Camden, Arkansas.
The text recounts Gorsuch praising changes and by laws to avoid anti trust conflicts. He notes actions against lumber manufacturers selling to retailers violating territorial restrictions. A joint trade relations committee, of which he was a member, proposed trade division recommendations.
President B F Bush of the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system praised Monroe during a recent visit and said he planned to return for a day. Local business leaders and the city expressed eagerness to host him again and showcase Monroe hospitality.
The funeral of Col. S. W. Hill took place at Grace Episcopal church in Monroe at 8:30 this morning with large attendance. Rev. Arthur R. Price conducted the service. The body was then taken to the V S and P depot and shipped to Girard for burial.
Mayor Forsythe and the administration view a looming suit over a 1909 tax balance of about $19,000 as unfounded. The funds were allocated to the A. L. & G. road for Crossett and Hamburg construction and cannot be diverted. Extension deadlines are January 10, 1912 north from Hamburg and January 10, 1913 south of Monroe, after which unbuilt lines would trigger tax refunds.
Monroe man Alex Kuhn has leased the R'con building at Louisiana and Milam Streets to open a first class pool and billiard hall. About 3500 dollars in fixtures and accessories will be installed to create an attractive interior.
A force of men works near Jackson Mississippi to dam the Pearl River at the city intake pipe as river water runs low. Officials fear a water shortage for the city due to unusually low river levels.
President Taft told friends in Washington that he would be defeated if Congress removed the president’s power to appoint internal revenue collectors United States Marshals and postmasters of the second and third class. He would favor extending civil service to include these offices and placing most posts up to U.S. district attorney under civil service rules.
Rapid river drop enables city to restart underground drainage canal work halted by injunction. Supreme Court decision upheld Judge Madison in district court. Canal extends from river to crossing of V S and P and Iron Mountain roads, discharges at surcharge water, and will run under Calypso street with five foot diameter concrete walls.
Harry Lewis returns from a successful European trip. Chelsea bantam Joe Lee seeks a bout with Johnny Conn while Phil Brock of Cleveland receives hospital eye treatment for injuries.
Harry Lord vows to forfeit a month’s pay if the White Sox can win four straight against the Boston Red Sox. The quirky bet highlights the heated rivalry and Lord’s competitive hunger as the teams square off.
The text urges praising the Lord at all times and seeks steadfast trust in Him. It proclaims deliverance for the humble, protection for those who fear God, and guidance to pursue peace and truth. It emphasizes the Lord's watchful eyes on the righteous and attentive ears to their cries.
The cotton market in New Orleans on Friday June 16 1911 showed quiet trading with a price high around 15.28 and a low near 13.30 while sales reached 290 bales. Spot quotes listed 15.16 to 15.23 with multiple close figures around 13.38 to 13.47.
Liverpool sales reach 6000 bales with quotes 60 for rue by ED and October November terms amid December January adjustments 7.05 7.03. Second line reflects market bid activity and seasonal shifts in wool bale pricing.
Minden La June 16 Local businessmen and citizens discuss a rumored compact between Illinois Central and Louisiana & Arkansas Railways. The plan would grant track rights from Hope Ark to Vidalia La to connect New Orleans with Kansas City, giving IC a through short line and curbing rivals. Leaders Buchanan Drake of L&A and IC officials met in Natchez to explore the potential deal amid public optimism.
Windes reports Liverpool market opened higher then rose as hot dry weather continues in the belt. Old crop positions weaken after bureau reports raise doubt on summer option manipulation amid persistent liquidation. Local rains yesterday confined to the western belt. a widespread beneficial rain is needed to avoid further complaints.
Notice to water consumers indicates a shut off on South Grand St John and Jackson south of Calypso tomorrow evening Saturday June 17 1911 from 2 until 4 pm F L Meyer Superintendent.
Help wanted notice seeks a good girl for house work at 707 Grammont Street. For sale four Poland China bear pigs ten weeks old subject to registration priced at ten dollars each. Contact Tom Slack for RS REE ku RR.
E D Windes notes a weather market with prices rising under hot dry conditions and potential corrections where rains come. He expects deterioration to influence values, with gains when drought persists and declines where rainfall improves prospects.
Senator Pomerene urged the attorney general to pursue criminal prosecutions of Standard Oil and American Tobacco officers based on the latest Supreme Court rulings. He aimed to push a vote soon while defending Attorney General Wickersham against criticism, with Sen. Nelson pivots on Canadian reciprocity and Sen. Harmon cited in rebuttal.
The Mississippi Valley South America and Orient Steamship Company, with 100000 of its 3000000 capital paid in, filed in New Orleans. The Pan American mail will charter three passenger and freight steamers to run New Orleans to the East coast of South America, with plans to expand to the west coast and the Orient once the Panama Canal opens. Louisiana tax exemption and trading privileges are granted, with potential subsidies from the U.S. government and favorable terms from other nations.
A historic note states that more than 32,000 women work for the English post office reflecting the growing role of women in civil service and communications.
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