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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
4
The Monroe News Star lists its publishing company, ownership, and officers including W Smith as president and C E Faulk as secretary treasurer. The note also states a subscription price of five dollars per year.
The Omacita Printing Company and Star Printing Co accounts dating before the 1909 consolidation will be turned over to an attorney for collection after July 1. Statements have been mailed and settlement before month end is requested. managers J W Smith and G E Faulk sign.
The News- Star notes Monroe's annual financial report shows receipts of 386214.09 and expenditures of 262137.69 for year ending April 1, 1909, leaving a 124076.40 balance. Officials are praised for thrift and businesslike handling amid the financial panic, with caution on outstanding obligations and a tax rate of 33 mills.
An editorial likens criminals to plant degenerates and urges reformers like Luther Burbank to graft ethics into politics. It argues bosses control elections in cities, calls for businesslike leaders, and rejects made to measure politicians in favor of capable public servants.
A bank robbery described as sensational drew rapid police response. Officers chased a robed man described by a witness named Chambers, but the suspect vanished before dawn. Detectives and city officials conducted a city-wide search, yet no lead or identity was established by late today.
Chung Sin testifies about Elsie Sigel’s murder linked to Leon. He describes seeing the body hidden in a trunk and being told it would be shipped to Jersey City and Europe. Sun Le ung reports odor. police alert follow. Chung Sin denies involvement and offers limited details.
Chester South Carolina opens its annual Confederate veterans reunion with decorations and entertainment. Brigadier General Zimmerman Davis of Charleston presides as Chaplain General Gordon of Camden leads invocation, Mayor Samuels welcomes attendees, and responses come from Gen. Davis and Gov. Ansel. President Lodge of Limestone College delivers the noon oration as the event continues with Sons of Veterans meetings and social activities, ending with the reunion ball.
J G Hollenbeck is named assistant general passenger agent for the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain System with headquarters in Little Rock effective July 1. He previously served as general agent of the passenger department based in Cincinnati. Last night local officials were una...
The Georgia Educational Association begins its forty third annual convention at Cumberland Island Ga with directors and trustees meeting. C B Chapman of Macon presides and speakers include O B Martin of the U S Department of Agriculture and Mercer University president J F Jameson among others as the three day session opens.
Willard D. Straight, former head of the State Department Bureau of Far Eastern Affairs, sails for Europe en route to China as representative of J. P. Morgan & Co. and other New York banks seeking a portion of the loan China is about to issue.
John Ball Osborne born June 23 1868 in Wilkes Barre Pa attended Yale University. He served as U S consul at Ghent 1889 to 1894 then practiced law in Philadelphia and was joint secretary of the Reciprocity Commission before 1905 his writings earned notice and he became chief of the bureau of trade relations at the State Department in Washington.
A revival at the Methodist Protestant church drew a larger congregation than the prior service. Mr. Perkins preached on What will it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his soul urging the salvation of the soul as most important. One person was reclaimed, and Mr. Hawley led with joyous old time songs. Services continue today at 8 pm with an invitation to attend and bring others.
President Breard received the results of the cadetship examination at the State University. Professors Brown Reed Neville directed the test with seven faculty judging. J D McEnery had the highest average, Gus Sellman close second. others were T E Pipes W F Pipes and C L Goodson.
Miss Maude Thillman entertained a number of friends last evening for her seventeenth birthday. Refreshments of cream and cake were served. Present were Miss Verna Grayson Ruth Marshall Jessie Josephine Keller Nannie May Blythe Natchez Aline Reed Pauline Dixon Alice Butler Katie Whitehead and Messrs Tom Monk Frank Barney Irvine Butler Charles Rochester Carl Grayson.
A movement seeks a general closing of Monroe business houses on July 5, with West Monroe stores and Monroe banks joining. The News-Star will skip Monday issue to let its staff enjoy the holiday. Merchants may follow a mutual agreement pattern.
If you love cheese this list has Edam Pineapple Imported Swiss American Brick Roman Royal Luncheon. Phone orders for prompt delivery of goods purchased from Fox Grocer Co Ltd Leading Grocers.
C. L. Thomas advertises canning outfits available in any size starting at five dollars. Customers are urged to call or write for details at Monroe Louisiana.
Crowley La June 23 The jury found Railroad Commissioner Shelby Taylor not guilty after a day long trial. Testimony showed he held funds in trust while a client claimed interest and questioned his balance at Crowley State Bank. Taylor denied promises of interest and said he would deliver funds to the court designated party.
A large shipment of tomatoes arrives at Leading Grocery, all smooth and uniform in size, baskets priced at 25 cents each. More tomatoes expected tomorrow morning.
City Marshal Joe Mangham will sell at public auction at 12 oclock noon Saturday July 3 1909 at the residence in Locomotive Alley Monroe La the personal property ofGeorge Washington seized under a writ of fieri facias issued in favor of H T Benoit against George Washington including a toyw bed wash stand dresser tables stove and more cash terms.
Sealed proposals for construction of a city hall and city prison combined and a city engine house in Monroe Louisiana are due by 12 o clock noon on July 22 1909. Bids require a $1000 certified check to D W Faulk treasurer and a surety bond. buildings must be completed within one year with $25 daily liquidated damages for delays. bids may be rejected.
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