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22 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
1
An energetic week is announced urging candidates to engage with renewed energy and seek multiple clubs for support this week only.
A promotional contest offers 140000 extra votes for each ten dollar subscription club completed by June 27. Readers must collect or apply existing subscriptions, with new and back payments counted. Grand prize is a 1914 Ford Touring Car, displayed at Ireland's Garage, plus five diamond rings and five gold watches across districts.
President Wilson stated there is no quarrel with individuals or corporations who wish to express views on general business conditions. He criticized the circulation of form letters and telegrams protesting proposed legislation, insisting he wants a square deal and all conduct above board.
President Wilson said he favors selling the battleships Idaho and Mississippi and using the proceeds to build a new dreadnought. Greece has assured they will not be used in any immediate war.
Judge Joe Mangham released Millerd Toole and Singleton Lee after hearing they were charged with pit a pat gambling near the locks and dams. He criticized selective enforcement and insisted fines apply to all, not just Black defendants, signaling a crackdown on gambling with equal treatment.
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Civil cases listed include The John Church Co. versus Peter Ford and Monroe Grocer Co. Ltd. versus L. R. Powers, et al. in parish and city court records.
Geo. T. Stewart and Miss Jinnie Lee Gatton, H. E. Watson and Mr. Alice Mc Dermott, Lloyd Baffin and Miss Vivian E Gray, Lee Pennington and Annie Hunter, Mark A. Bevens and Mrs. Maizie O. Flintt, Ben Nelson and Mary Francis Reed.
Priscilla Jasper and others to Mrs Bet tie Rhymes and others, sale of land interests via Goldman Arent Land Co to Wallace A Anderson on his own order for sale of a lot and related mortgage actions. Releasing deeds include Hollingsworth to Steele, Eby to Van Browning, Ridgeway Co release of judicial mortgage. Individuals cited include Singleton Lee and Millard Toole for gambling releases. Wilson Huxon, jailed ninety days for vagrancy. S I Jeter visiting Monroe for business. Jeter formerly resident with many friends.
Associated Press reports in Hillcrest Alberta that 181 bodies have been recovered after the explosion killed 127 in the same mine. Officials fear some victims may remain buried under rocks and never be found.
Associated Press reports that Wilson and Attorney General Reynolds agree the dissolution suit against the New Haven railroads must proceed unless the Massachusetts legislature empowers the holding company to sell Boston and Maine stock.
Jackson report states the Mississippi supreme court ruled the May-Mott-Lewis liquor bill, restricting shipments to one gallon per individual at a time, constitutional. The Locker Club feature was not addressed by the court.
Two factions discuss a plan to merge elements and present a united front for the presidency. Key leaders and organizations weigh in as negotiations continue.
General Venustiano Carranza forwards his reply to the June mediation notes and reiterates willingness to attend a conference only if topics are limited to pacification of Mexico. He rejects discussion of an armistice, military movements, agrarian questions, or naming a provisional president, and warns mediation may yield no definite result.
The piece notes continued goodwill from Carranza toward mediators while recounting a June telegram exchange between Carranza’s agent Pesquera and Villa. Pesquera warned of disaster from a split in the revolution, urging Villa to align with Carranza. Villa replied June 18 denying any rift and pledging to prevent a crisis for the country.
Charles Walter Scott died Saturday at his home in the eastern part of the city following a stroke of paralysis. He taught at the colored school and later worked at the News Star office before becoming a porter at Union National Bank. He had many friends among white residents. Remains sent to Alexandria for interment.
Plans for the early construction of the North Louisiana Electric Railway from Shreveport to Monroe are nearing a decision. The backers and builders are kept confidential to avoid widespread contractor and supply house inquiries, though they are among the East’s largest financial interests and firms. Construction activity is expected to begin soon.
Rumor spread in New Orleans that the schooner J R Ellison foundered and crew were rescued. Arrival of the Antilles showed the vessel lost was the steamer J U Ellison with the crew safe onboard.
Toledo, Ohio June 22 Harry Atwood and his bride were aboard a flight from San when a storm struck the airship and forced it to an emergency descent. The accident halted the voyage with the craft damaged and passengers unharmed.
London notes the birthday of King George was observed globally with the Bristish flag still flying. A royal salute marked the day at military and naval stations across the United Kingdom and London closed offices for the occasion. The king, born June 3, turned 49 this year.
Greenville South Carolina June 22 The annual town tennis tournament for the Carolinas championships began today at Sans Souci Country Club and will run through the week with participation of many well known players promising strong competition.
The court voided a patent clause that would revert land to the government if minerals were found. In other actions, a Kentucky tobacco grower statute was struck as unconstitutional and Louisiana’s plea to halt Cuban sugar preferences under the Underwood law was denied. Merits not passed on.
Moe Atlantic City N J June 22 The sixty fifth annual meeting of the American Medical Association opens with an expected attendance of about 5000 physicians and surgeons from across the United States Canada and possessions including the Canal Zone Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. The house of delegates meets and committees hold sessions as regular convention actions begin.
Politicians grapple with a tight timber supply as the gubernatorial race raises concerns over resource shortages and regional impacts. Candidates stress policy to secure lumber for construction and state projects amid supply constraints.
A Times-Picayune summary notes a turbulent Louisiana General Assembly session with no clear political front runner. Governors' prospects shift as the administration seeks an equalization plan for assessments while bartering leverage on key bills.
Heavy rains in Eastern Kansas wash out railroad tracks and stall business on several roads. Contact R. H. Thompson, contractor and builder, for figures on your house. 22.1m.
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