Breach of Promise Awards Highlight Historic Cases
June 28. A column discusses breach of promise actions in American and English courts. It cites Miss Honora May O'Brien winning 1000 for breach by John B. Manning and recalls large sums in other cases, including Miss Daisy Markham's 250000 solatium and earlier English verdicts against Viscount Garmoyle and Lady Knowles.
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York
Honora May O'Brieen
John B. Manning
O’brien
Clara Campbell
London
Daisy Markham
Marquis of Northhampton
Miss Markham
Miss Fortesque
Savoy
Viscount Garmoyle
Chencellor Cairns
Fortesque
Theresa Gladys Knowles
Admiral Knowles
Leslie Duncan
Viscount Dangan
Earl Cowley
Phyllis Broughton
Birdie Sutherland
Dudley Marjoribanks
Lord Tweedmouth
Notable Breach of Promise Suits and a Sultan Case
The text notes a $10,000 award against the Duke of Manchester in a breach of promise suit by Miss Portia Knight, later withdrawn amid a private settlement. It recalls the 1898 case of Miss Jennie Mighell suing the Sultan of Johore, which failed as the court ruled a sovereign cannot be sued by a subject. Also advertised is B A Thomas Louse Killer from Phoenix Drug Store.
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Duke of Manchester
Portia Knight
Helene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Johore
Jennie Mighell
England
B. A. Thomas
Phoenix Drug Store
Sheriff Seizes Locomotive in 1907 Louisiana Writ Case
In Ouachita Parish Sixth District Court, Juan G. Sanders versus William Lormier Lumber Co, a writ of attachment has led to the seizure of Locomotive engine No. 3. The item will be offered for sale at the Monroe courthouse steps on Saturday July 11 1907 in cash with appraisement. Sheriff T A Grant announces the sale. Also notices include Monroe Building & Loan Association closing at 7 pm July 6 and an advertisement praising Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for cholera morbus with a testimonial from Huntington Indiana.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District
Juan G. Sanders
William Lormier Lumber Co
Monroe
Louisiana
Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
Advt
Stockholders Meeting Called for Standard Warehouse and Compress Co
The Standard Warehouse and Compress Co stockholders are summoned for 10:00 a m on Monday July 2 1917 in the directory rooms of the Central Savings Bank and Trust Co to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. J T Austin President. F P Stubbs Jr Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Warehouse and Compress Co
Central Savings Bank and Trust Co
J. T. Austin
F. P. Stubbs, Jr
Classified Ad Teases Rental Listings in News-Star
Brief notice in the News-Star promotes renting rooms via a classified section. Highlights limited availability, contact details, and pricing hints to attract tenants quickly.
Volunteers Wanted for Regular Army Service Now
A Louisiana State Defense Council member urges Monroe district volunteers from parishes Union through Franklin to join the regular army for the war. 70 000 volunteers needed nationwide to reach 360 000 troops. enlistments valid for the war period, not state guard or draft.
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J. Z. McClellan
State Defense Council
Congressiona
National Defense Council
Washington
United States Army
Louisana
Monroe
Union
Morehouse
East Carroll
West Carroll
Madison
Richland
Tensas
Curchita
Lincoln
Jackson
Caldwell
Franklin
Oriess
National Guard
Draf
Monroe Pictrict
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S. L. Elam
Pine Street
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