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26 Jun 1914
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
1
Subscriptions Drive Offers Large Vote Boost For Women Candidates
A local contest promises ten dollar subscriptions to yield one hundred forty thousand extra votes if sent before ten o clock Saturday night June 27. Telephoned pledges count with postmarked envelopes. prizes include a 1914 Ford Touring Car, diamond rings and gold watches awarded across districts.
Claflin Company Receivers Expected to Pay All Debts
The Associated Press reports New York June 26 that financial circles expect the receivers for the H B Claflin Company to pay dollar for dollar on all indebtedness. Creditors are said to back a reorganization plan. An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against Defender Manufacturing Company, a Claflin subsidiary, though it is claimed the firm is solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
H. B. Claflin Company
Defender Manufacturing Company
Claflin Company
Pardons Board Considers Ree Krauss Case
Indianapolis June 26 The State board of pardons reviews a petition for the life prisoner Ree Krauss for the murder of her young stepdaughter ten years ago in Hartford City. Krauss confessed to poisoning the girl. Her husband later obtained a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
State Board of Pardons
Ree Krauss
Hartford City
Quake in Sumatra Collapses Many Buildings in Jenkoelen
An earthquake in southern Sumatra caused widespread destruction with many deaths and injuries in Jenkoelen, Batavia reports. Telegraph and cable communications were interrupted as repair crews assessed the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Batavia
Java
Sumatra
Jenkoelen
Farm Editors to Tour Lake Charles Exposition Visit
Lake Charles Louisiana June 25 Ex tensive preparations are under way for farm journal editors and writers visiting Lake Charles on July 2 for a three week tour of the Stee At a Commercial club meeting last night the visit was discussed and preparations were advanced significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
Farm Journal
Stee
Commercial Club
Agricultural exhibit planned for visiting farm editors in Lake Charles
A farm editors visit will feature an agricultural exhibit in Lake Charles due to road construction on Calcasieu's new highway. Prof. Paul D. Perkins leads the plan with D. M. Foster Jr. and Wylie Gauthier on a committee. merchants will fund the effort. Exhibits include field crops, fruits, produce, cattle, and hogs to be shown at the courthouse and fairgrounds, with over $150 already raised and a larger fund anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcasien
Sielm
Paul D. Perkins
Commercal Club
Mr. Perkins
D. M. Foster, Jr
Southwest Louisiana Produce Association
Wylie Gauthier
Calcasieu Poultry & Pet Stock
Perkins
Commercial Club
Lake Charles
Twelve-year-old hero drowns saving sister in Ouachita River
C R Parish a ten year old boy from a house boat family in West Monroe lost his life while saving his seven year old sister from treacherous waters in the Ouachita River near Stubbs place. Funeral services were held this morning with burial in Hasley Cemetery above West Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R
M. O. Parish
Ouachita River
Stubbs Place
Hasley
West Monroe
Death from cancer blamed on ignorance and fear of operation
Atlantic City June 25 Dr Joseph Colt Bloodgood of Baltimore told the American Medical Association section that cancer mortality stems from ignorance and fear of surgery. A Highlands North Carolina doctor urged periodic exams for schoolchildren, noting TB infection risk in youth and urging prevention by early detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Joseph Colt Bloodgood
Baltimore
American Medical Association
Fire Devastates Salem as Vast City Burns in Large-Scale Disaster
Fire raged through central Salem causing an estimated ten million dollars in losses and leaving about a quarter of the population homeless. Two people died and dozens injured as flames swept industrial and residential sections, with landmarks like the Peabody Museum and The House of Seven Gables under threat. State aid and militiamen responded while thousands camped on Salem Common awaiting relief and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Salem
Walsh
Toda
Korn- Leeber Co
Lafayette Street
Palmer's Cove
South River
Water Front
Brands
Szlem Oil Company
Mason Street
Peabody Museum
Old Custom House
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Derby Street
Salem Common
Dunfermline to Honor Carnegie Statue Unveiling
The Dunfermline statue honoring Andrew Carnegie, a native of the town and noted liberal benefactor, will be unveiled tomorrow with elaborate ceremonies. Many Fifeshire notables are expected to attend and the day will be a town holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunfermline
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Fifeshire
Salem Fire Sufferers Fund Reaches $260000
The Associated Press reports another death raises Salem five dead to three as a tent colony for five thousand is erected in the ball park. A $260,000 fund is being raised to meet emergency needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ball Park
Associated Pres
Salem
Mass
Jury in Bilbo Case Not Yet Completed
Jackson Miss June 26 the defense and State narrowed challenges to one peremptory each in the trial of Lieutenant Governor Bilbo. When the court recessed at noon the talesmen summoned Tuesday had been exhausted. Judge Teat ordered twenty five more talesmen summoned. It is believed a jury will be selected before night fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Bilbo
Teat
Johnson Moran Fight Expected to Raise One Hundred Thousand
Paris June 24 The Johnson Moran fight tomorrow night is expected to generate about one hundred thousand dollars in receipts. Under French law ten percent will be added to each ticket for the benefit of the poor. Both fighters are confident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Greece Calls Seven Classes of Naval Reserves
Athens reports a soothing of Greece Turkey tension yet seven classes of Greek naval reserves are called to color. Authorities say Greece is preparing for eventualities amid ongoing dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Athens
Greece
Turkey
Roosevelt urged to run as Progressive governor nominee
The text notes no fusion in New York State with a straight progressive ticket to enter the field. Charles Whitman of New York is rejected as a possible nominee for both Republican and Progressive parties, while Col. Roosevelt’s governorship nomination is urged by most Progressive leaders despite his stated reluctance to run. Royal Visit to Hull details King George and Queen Mary’s arrival amid the Humber docks opening. They laid foundation stones for a girls' school and a tuberculosis hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Charles 3. Whitman
New York
Col
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Hull
Eng
George
Queen Mary
Humber Docks
Provisional President Hopes From Washington Talks
Niagara Falls reports a definite word expected today from Constitutionalist reps in Washington on timing and venue for talks with Huerta and Carranza delegates to form a provisional government. Talks may not occur at Niagara Falls amid hostilities disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Niagara
Falls
Washington
Huerta
Carranza
Niagara Falls
Injunction Keeps Jones County From Electing Officials
Laurel Miss June 24 The injunction to prevent the Jones county election commissioners from holding the election was made more permanent by special chancellor Devon Sharborough appointed by the governor. The case will go to the state supreme court for an early decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Laurel
Miss
Mississippi
Jones County
Devon Sharborough
Supreme Court
Roosevelt Fixes Progressive Party Fate in New York
Oyster Bay June 25 Roosevelt and top aides settled key questions shaping the Progressive Party’s fall prospects in New York State. Col. Roosevelt issued a statement outlining their decisions after the meeting. Washington June 26 Governor Stuart of Montana asks moving federal troops from Fort Vancouver to Fort Missoula to be near in case of further riots in Butte. The President is reviewing the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
New York State
Col. Roosevelt
Associated Pres
Washington
Stuart
Montana
Fort Vancouver
Fort M
Butte
Senate approves Monroe school bill after lone opposing vote
The Senate passed the Monroe school bill with a single recorded dissent. The measure clears a key hurdle, sending it toward final approval as supporters praise its funding and reforms.
Anti saloon bill seen likely to pass Monday
In Baton Rouge June 25 officials expect the anti saloon bill prohibiting shipment of intoxicants into dry territory to pass the Senate after House approval. Proponents claim a Senate majority despite whiskey interests urging opposition. The measure faces a tight vote and the law would curb shipping of intoxicants into dry areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special News-Star
Baton Rouge
Monroe
Senate
Johnson
Hood
House
Roberts
Association of Commerce of
New Orleans
Association of Commerce
Clayton
Buie
Butler
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