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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
5
Houston Mayor Rice ordered a public inquiry into charges that many Texas border gun men have joined the Houston police force. The probe, begun by executive review, cites brutal attacks, third degree methods, possible deaths, and indictments for murder or assault among officers.
The May 4 Hoo Hoo order in Shreveport was highly successful. Vicegerant F G Snyder and Scrivewater F H Ford announce a second harvest on July 22, expected to eclipse prior events. Forty kittens are in the incubator with a month to go. the air is predicted to be full of catawauls.
The parish jail was found empty again when an inmate, a negro woman arrested on a Madison parish warrant, was freed. An officer arrived Saturday and since then the jail doors have remained ajar.
A cyclone struck Zanesville Ohio early today killing Reverend F R Roach and two others while 500 worshippers fled the St Thomas Catholic Church. The storm damaged hundreds of homes creating widespread homelessness and massive tree loss as authorities report over 50 families displaced.
Between Sixth and Grammon streets a bundle of mosquito bars was found. The owner may claim the item by visiting this office and paying for the advertisement. Contact the office for details between the 17th and 21st.
In yesterday afternoon’s double header, the Princess defeated the Railroaders 12 to 11 after a wild game with eight first inning runs and late Railroad rally. Highlights include Aycock and Weeks with key hits, Weeks pitching for Princess, and Umpires Kennedy and McClendon.
In Monroe yesterday the Regulars topped the Athletics 3 to 0. Brooks and Mitchell pitched well despite wildness. Aycock starred with a 3-bagger, a double, two runs, and one RBI, accounting for all three Regulars runs as the defense delivered strong play. Box score following.
Detroit plans waivers for veteran pitchers George Mullin and Eddie Summers, signaling a shift as management tires of costly underperformers and seeks younger arms. The move mirrors a broader league trend of clubs reshaping pitching staffs amid mixed seasons and rising salaries.
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