Congress Expected to Adjourn This Week
Washington June 21 Congress leaders expect to wind up the present session by Saturday with adjournment possible as early as Thursday. Bills passed include regular supply measures and the interstate commerce and postal savings bank debates continue as Taft aims for swift action on remaining measures.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Senate
Postal Savings Bank
Carter
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Cumberland Telephone ad promotes single phone line service
An abbreviated advertisement argues against adding a second telephone and promotes Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company for reliable nationwide service. It emphasizes simplicity and cost avoidance in a terse marketplace pitch.
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Reliab
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Resting place found for first Civil War victim Charles A. Taylor
After years of search the bones of Charles A. Taylor of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment have been located. The remains will be sent to Binghamton, New York, then Lowell, Massachusetts, for burial beneath a monument to Taylor and the other two men killed in the Pratt Street riot on April 9, 1861. A marker in Fayette and Loney's Lane cemetery confirms his identity.
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Baltimore
Charles A. Taylor
Massachusetts
Binghampton
N. Y
Lowell
Mass
Taylor
Pratt Street
Edward F. Jones
Samuel F. Glenn
Rheumatism Causes Tame Shoulders Prompt Liniment Aid
A brief note explains that rheumatism of the muscles almost always causes a tame shoulder and quickly improves with Chamberlain's Liniment. The remedy is described as prompt and effective, available from druggists.
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Chamberlain
Excess Fare Proposal for Pullman and Parlor Cars
Committees from all passenger traffic associations in the United States conferred to discuss charging an excess fare for all passengers riding in Pullman and parlor cars.
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New York
United States
Church to Fight Vanderbilt Ownership to End
Nashville June 21 The church will contend for control of Vanderbilt University arguing ownership implies the right to govern. Bishop Hoss said the trustees have defied the general conference and that a suit is likely after a bishops meeting. The Methodist Episcopal Church South leaders expect action at a Thursday board meeting.
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Nashville
Tenn
Hoss
Vanderbilt University
General Conference
Board of Trustees
College of Bishops
General Board of Education
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Vanderbilt
Tallulah Blues top Lake Providence 8 to 2 in Sunday tilt
The Tallulah Blues defeated the Lake Providence Tigers 8 to 2 with strong hitting and errorless defense backed by pitcher Slack. Leeves tripled with two on in the seventh, followed by Gilpin’s RBI triple. Tigers scored two in the seventh on a cluster of hits. Umpire J. Cason.
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Tallulein
Lake Providence
Tallulah
Tallulah Blues
Lake Providence Tigers
Blues
Leeves
Gilpin
R. H. E. Tallulah
Lake
Slack and
Rudy and
Sullivan
Dence
Carmen Social Meeting Highlights Carmen Union Strength
The Carmen V. S. P. hosted an ice cream supper last night with many members and guests. Acting president R. W. Winberry spoke on the Carmen's Union and its strength, and newly elected president A. D. Thibodeaux also addressed the gathering. Ed Brooks spoke as well.
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V., S. & P. Carmen
R. W. Winberry
A. D. Thibodeaux
Ed Brooks
D. D. D. Prescription eczema cure offered at 25c
An ad promotes D. D. D. Prescription for eczema relief claiming a 25 cent wash of oil of wintergreen thymol and glycerine can stop itch. It notes regular $1 bottles and hints at a limited offer from New South Drug Store with a personal recommendation.
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D. D. D. Laboratories
Evening social by B. R. C. of A. praised
The B. R. C. of A. members and ladies enjoyed a successful evening. The committee provided ample cream and refreshments. These gatherings are likely to be held often during the summer.
Charlie Fong Chinese Laundry Ad
Chinatown laundry ad at 504 DeSiard Street offers guaranteed work and invites patronage with a concise call to service and a date stamp 6-4-1m.
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DeSiard Street
Telegraphers Called Out on Gulf and Ship Island Road
A Gulfport Miss special reports a general strike order affecting 61 agents and operators of the Gulf and Ship Island road. Vice President Newman announced the action at 10 am after a fruitless conference with the Order of Railway Telegraphers. The road plans to use replacements and will base out of Hattiesburg for strikers and families during the walkout. The dispute centers on discharge and non reinstatement of 12 workers and union recognition amid new contract terms.
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New Orleans
Gulfport
Miss
Gulf and
Ship Island
Newman
Hattiesburg
Road
Silent era film slate features Parisian Venice and more
A catalog of early motion pictures listing The Parisian and Venice by Pathe realistic and scenic, Mario's Swan Song by Vitagraph as drama, The Bagpipe Player Pathe, Jim Wants to Get Pinched as comedy, and A Penitent of Florence by Gaumont as drama.
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Pathe
Venice
Mario
Vitagraph
Jim
Florence
Gaumont
Admission Details for Matinee and Evening Show
Admission for adults is 10c and children 5c for matinee and 10c for adults. Matinee at 3 30 with doors opening thirty minutes before. Evening performance at 7 30 with doors opening before show.
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Monroe
Jackson Street
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Peach Street
L. H. Goldman
Abe Arent
Monroe Building & Loan Building
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Carmen
NEW South Drug Store
Facturer
Pet
Allen’s Pharmacy
Louisiana
Charlie Fong
Gulf and Ship Island Road
Lyceum
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