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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1912

Page

8

Thaws Record at Matteawan

In White Plains New York on June 28 Harry K Thaw's release hearing featured a lengthy gun deck of Matteawan records read by Clarence W Shearn The documents recount Thaws temper and behavior including a partner insult and an incident where he refused to leave his room and had to be carried away The exchange with former district attorney Jerome and questions from special prosecutor Himmel are noted The day also saw a district tax list property sale at noon with Deputy Sheriff Jesse W Mitchell selling fifty parcels, several already paid before the sale.

White Plains N. Y Harry K. Thaw Mattea Wan Clarence W. Shearn Thaw Shearn Amos T. Baker Nere Jerome Jeroome Court House Jesse W. Mitchell Charles W New York Chas. W Mérse Heinze Morse

Women Devote Day to Pleasure at Federation Convention

In San Francisco the General Federation of Women's Clubs paused for a pleasure day during its ongoing convention. The presidential race heats up as over twenty state delegations caucus to form a nominating committee, with Mrs. Philip Carpenter and Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker leading as frontrunners.

San Francisco General Federation of Women's Clubs Moore Philip Carpenter Percy V. Pennybacker New York Texas

Monroe Hotel Sunday Dinner Menu Showcased

The paper highlights the Monroe Hotel Sunday Dinner menu and praises the service and menu, inviting residents of Monroe to visit the hotel to enjoy the offerings and hospitality.

Monroe Hotel Monroe

Senator Hood Visits from Baton Rouge for Weekend

Senator T. L. Hood came up yes and from Baton Rouge to spend turday and Sunday. Mr. R. H. Terrell returned last night on a visit to Camden, Ark.

T. L. Hood Baton Rouge Mr. R. H. Terrell Camden, Ark

Baseball results and next games set

Athletics defeated Princess 7 to 5 and Regulars beat Railroad 7 to 5 in recent games. Upcoming Sunday matchups feature Athletics vs Railroad and Regulars vs Princess.

Railroad Princess

City League ball urged for better patronage

The City League ball, organized by the boys for summer amusement, has low patronage. Admission is 25 cents with grand stand, ladies free. Receipts barely cover expenses and no one involved receives pay, prompting a call for greater support.

Athletics to play Railroad in 3 o'clock park game

Readers are invited to attend two baseball games tomorrow afternoon at the park. The first feature match is Athletics versus Railroad at 3 o'clock. After this contest the Independents or Regulals will face the Princess in the second game. Ladies admitted free.

Schedule Rearranged for City League Games

The City League has rearranged the schedule so teams know if they play in the first or second contest. The list runs from June 30 to September 2, with Athletics, Railroad, Regulars, and Princess in various pairings on Sundays and Mondays.

Athletics Railroad Princess Athleticcs

Bryan’s Speech Shocks Convention After Fourthteen Ballot

The convention reacts as William Jennings Bryan denounces Morgan Belmont and Ryan while pledging to back the nominee. Nebraska shifts votes on ballot fourteen,Clark 550 Wilson 262 Underwood 1118 Harmon 29 Marshall 30 Kern 2. Vollmer Apgar buys Monroe Garage stock and plans to move operations July 1 offering E M F Flanders Overland cars.

Clark Bryan Wilson Morgan Belmont Ryan Brewer Mississippi Mr. Bryan Harmon Underwood Marshall Foss Kern Nebraska Vollmer-Apgar Company Monroe Garage and Supply Company Flanders Overland

Girls Learn Home Economy Through Canning Payoffs

The article notes girls in Louisiana earning from home canning with a 1 10th acre tomato crop yielding 67.50. Caddo Clubs canned 1 500 jars of May haw jelly at 65 cents per dozen, selling at 1 40. Canning reduces grocery bills and teaches practical economics. Heat and air tight cans sterilize produce at 240 to 250 degrees.

Louisiana

Boston Sale Plan Cited by Mrs Goldman

Readable lines note a proposed daily July sales event by Mrs Goldman in the Monroe area. The misspelled text mentions economic shops and ongoing sales in Boston, with emphasis on a successful plan and a promotional sale period.

High Low Close Vesty Summary

Trading note lists numbers 12.24 19.32 32 29.31 12.24 and changes -11.65 11.60 11.62 11.63 -11.66 11.62 11.63-11.656 without context or names. No identifiable events, persons, or organizations are stated.

Track meet results from New York event

Saturday June 29 1912 results show times for several sprinters and the Highrow Close Vesty and Foros Evans among listed runners with marks ranging from 11.18 to 11.65 seconds and several 11.4x splits.

New Orleans New York Highrow Soie Foros Evans

Liverpool Market Report Shows Mixed Cotton Freight

Liverpool notes a 6.60 level with 6000 bales traded. Ports data drift between 6.37 and 6.39 with occasional 6.35 to 6.38 ranges.

Liverpool Sales

Windes Daily Cotton Letter Citrus and Market Outlook

Windes notes June weather mostly favorable for cotton with rains easing drought west of the Mississippi and cool nights slowing growth. analyst expectations show slight acreage decline but potential output near 14 million bales if conditions hold. Also reports a civil suit against Charles W Morse and Rev J A H Wharton’s return from Tioga with church duties.

Monroe New Orleans Bureau Mississippi River Catalinas Georgia Mississippi

Mrs Kate McLain and Mrs Joe Austin Visit New Orleans

Mrs Kate McLain and Mrs Joe Austin are visiting in New Orleans. Miss Estelle Barber of Edwards Miss is a guest at the McLain home.

Kate McLain Joe Austin New Orleans Estelle Barber of Edwards McLain

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Univ Ford J. Lowe Matteawan Betwen Keogh Kish B. K. Fluker Daylight Motion Pictures American Princess Symphony Orchestra Mr. Eldridge Charleton BASE Regulars Pr. Ct Senator Stone Acre Cess The Boston Mrs. Goldman Ers Chicago St. Louis Windes’ Daily Cotton Letter Oklahoma E. D. Windes J. A. H. Wharton Tioga First Baptist Church the Consolidated Ice Company Youngblood Foster
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