Contest Department Sees Busy Night for Ford Touring Car Prize
Candidates aiming to win the Ford Touring Car or other major prizes will exert extra energy between now and ten tonight as preparation intensifies.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
1
Big Contest Ends Tonight For Subscriptions Drive
Final hours of the fundraiser urge candidates and supporters to mail telephoned or in person subscriptions by ten oclock Saturday June 20 to earn extra votes. A 1914 Ford Touring Car grand prize plus five diamond rings and five gold watches are awarded. each district receives at least two prizes with rings on display at Youngblood Foster on DeSford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Ireland
DeSiard Street
J. Lowe
Ford
Youngblood & Foster
DeSford Street
Rail Commission Residence Bill Sparks Legislative Debate
A letter from Geo T. Atkins of the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce describes House Bill No 538 introduced on the 18th. It requires Railroad Commissioners to reside in Baton Rouge and attend sessions at least five days weekly. Proponents argue it will improve efficiency and oversight of public service, while critics warn it may impose excessive travel costs and limit familiarization with railroad issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Atkins
Shreveport Chamber of Commmmerce
Railroad Commission
Baton Rouge
Agriculture, Immigration and Commerce
Evidence of erratic steering cited in Empress of Ireland sinking
June 19 reports discuss statements from some Empress of Ireland crew aiming to corroborate claims the liner steered erratically before being rammed by the Storstad in the St Lawrence River on May 29, resulting in heavy loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Storstad
St. Lawrence River
Empress Sinking Details From Dominion Inquiry
Testimony to the Dominion commission described the Empress tragedy. Crew members and pilot Alden testified that the liner zigzagged on course and he diverted the Alden to avoid a collision just hours before the Empress sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Commission
Alden
Argentine Minister Sees Mediation Likely to Succeed
Officials express confidence in mediation after talks in Washington with Mexico. Argentine Minister Naga expects Niagara Falls talks to occur Monday at the earliest, with negotiations likely lasting two more weeks. Washington: President notes the Mexican situation is more hopeful after the conference with Noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buffalo
Naga
Washington
Mexico
Bryan
Niagara Falls
Noon
Pilipe Named President
Villa issues statement claiming Pilipre president of Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilipe
Burns Dropped From Police Chiefs Honorary List
At Grand Rapids on June 19 the International Association of Chiefs of Police voted to drop Detective William J. Burns from its honorary members list and to oppose a merger with the national sheriffs and railway detectives group. His name was not placed on the new list, though he faced criticism on the convention floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
International Association of Chiefs of Police
William J. Burns
National Organization of Sheriffs and Railway Detectives
Burns
Little Rock Bank Fails Closed by Depositor Withdrawals
State National Bank in Little Rock failed to open on June 20 as withdrawals depleted deposits. With a capital of 500000 dollars and liabilities and resources over 3 million, officials said the closure was due to steady deposit withdrawals and promised to pay all depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Little Rock
State National Bank
Excursion Boat Majestic Sinks After Collision Near St Louis
Associated Press reports the Majestic, the Mississippi’s largest excursion boat, sank early today ten minutes after hitting a newly built water tower near St. Louis. Thirty were aboard and three are unaccounted for. The vessel had recently ashore several hundred girl telephone operators on an outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
Packet
Majestic
Mississippi River
Mexico Crisis Deepens as Carranza Dismisses Angeles
Reports from El Paso and Saltillo say Villa released a statement naming Filipe Angeles provisional president while Carranza removes Angeles for disobedience to orders. Intercepted messages deny an amicable Villa Carranza settlement. Carranza moves thousands toward Sonora. Chao allegedly executed on Villa orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
el Paso
Villa
Filipe Angeles
Mexico
Juarez
Carranza
Sonora
Maytorena
Saltillo
Angeles
United States
Chao
Chihuahua
Mediation Talks Continue After White House Meeting
After a conference with the President, Mr Noon says mediation remains encouraged and Secretary Bryan notes progress. The Argentine minister and reporters press for comment, but Mr Noon and Mr Bryan offer no new details. Separately, changing cattle markets push producers to adapt as demand and exports shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noon
Bryan
Naon
Argentine Minister Noon Leaves Washington for Niagara Falls
Washington reports Argentina's Noon concludes talks with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan over Mexico mediation. Officials say no new plan emerged to end the Niagara Falls deadlock, with Washington insisting only a Constitutionalist could head a Mexican provisional government. Noon then travels to Niagara Falls after visits with Cabrera and Bryan at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Noon
Niagara Falls
Wilson
Bryan
Luis Carrera
Constitutionalists
United States
Mexico City
New England
Cabrera
Legation
Lawns and Lingeries Summer Fashion Ads
A discussion on summer fashion ads highlights stores' offerings for women. The piece notes abundant advertising in the News-Star with many summer garments and lingerie, implying shopping questions and discrimination in choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theday
News-Star
Foster Alias Nomination For New Orleans Port Collector
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo will recommend to the President the nomination of former Senator Murphy J. Foster of Louisiana as collector of the port of New Orleans. Foster would succeed Collector C. J. Hebert, with announcement expected in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Murphy J. Foster
Louisiana
New Orleans
Foster
C. 3. Hebert
Wilson seeks resignation of Negro recorder in DC
President Wilson has requested the resignation of Henry Johnson as recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. It is reported he will appoint another Negro despite Southern criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Henry Johnson
District of Columbia
Faint hope for entombed Hillcrest miners
By Associated Press Lethbridge Alta June 20 there is only a faint hope for the 195 men trapped in the Hillcrest collieries mine after an explosion. Forty one escaped but it is believed the gases have killed the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lethbridge, Alta
Hillcrest
Demand for Veal Surges Prompts Calf Slaughter
Washington on June 20 reports the demand for veal rising rapidly. The surplus of dairy calves and many beef calves are slaughtered, pushing prices to 8 to 12 dollars for two to three month old calves. The note from Farmer's Bulletin 588 warns that without cheap seeds, marketing dairy or dual purpose calves may be more profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farmer's Bulletin 588
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Premier Asquith Receives Suffragette Deputation
Premier Asquith, true to his promise, met six working women from the suffrage movement in London. He declined to admit nonworking women to the party and said equal suffrage would not settle all their troubles. He promised to consider the issue and to press the Home Secretary for Sylvia Pankhurst's unconditional release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Asquith
Sylvia Pankhurst
American Walter Breck Wins London Manchester Air Race
Walter Breck an American captures the London to Manchester air race and the return leg defeating eight rivals. The event, reported from London, highlights Breck as the winner in a two-way course over the English routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Walter Breck
Manchester
Baltimore Manager Would Sell Players or Franchise
New York June 19 strong dissatisfaction among International League managers prompts manager Dunn of Baltimore to threaten action. He would decide by next Sunday to accept offers to sell six players for 1 000 or transfer the Baltimore franchise to Richmond Virginia for a similar sum while retaining 51 percent of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dunn
Baltimore
Comiskey
Chicago
Richmond
Aviators Die in Mock War Turned Real War
Vienna reports nine aviators killed when a staged air battle during Austrian army maneuvers escalated. A biplane, performing a sham attack on an airship, ripped the airship and caused a fatal midair disaster at altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vienna
Have Met the Enemy, Etc. Morpfhouse Statement Near-Beer
A Morpfhouse spokesperson clarifies a near beer incident claiming no wrongdoing by their client Pereat and outlines the stance taken on the confrontation with the opposing party. The statement seeks to quell claims of fault and emphasize compliance with regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell OF Morpfhouse
Pereat
House Passes General Budget Bills Amid Prohibition Debate
Louisiana legislators devote most time to the general appropriation bill. The House lowers the governor's assistant secretary salary from 2100 to 1800 and raises the labor commissioner clerical funds from 2000 to 3000. They divide school funds among high schools and agricultural programs, while considering Opelousas and Lake Charles normal schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berton Rouge
Shell
Morehouse
Edward E. Moise
Heintz
St. Tammany
Marks
Opelousas
Lake Charles
House
House Committee On Education
Johnson, Locke and
Roy
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Capital
Dave
Filipre Presi
Little Rock Bank
Gen. Angeles
Caranza
Villas
Was
Mr. Bevan
Senate
Trois
Silvia Pankhurst
Dekolb
Associated Preme
Miss
William Hooper Mercantile House
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