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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1920

Page

2

Baptist Missionary Society to Hold Week of Prayer Schedule

The Baptist Missionary Society opens a week of prayer this afternoon with daily services at 3 o clock at the church. Circles and societies plan gatherings including a Bridge Party at the Riverside Church and an Evening Euchre Club at 6 o clock. Dr Wise lecture on Americanism moves to the Jewish Temple with tickets at the door.

the Baptist Missionary Society Stephen S. Wise Wise Dr. Wise

Riverside Club Dance and Town Notices Highlight Monroe Social Scene

The Riverside Club hosted a dance with Monroe Jazz Band providing music and punch. Local residents attend social events, weddings, and illness recoveries. several plan moves to Memphis and Rochester for work and treatment. The report covers visits, hospital referrals, a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Horuff, and Monroe’s B.A.R. delegates attending the Shreveport convention with notable toasts and fund drives.

Riverside Club Monroe Mesdames BE L. Owen Harvey Trondale Chas. Phillips Shreveport B.A. R Mrs. Owen A. L. Larmple Youree KE. L. Owns

Statesman Opposed to Death Penalty Led Reform Groups

The figure described is a humanitarian-minded policymaker who opposed capital punishment and led anti death penalty efforts. He served as president of the Anti Capital Punishment Association of the United States and advocated humane statecraft across penology and industrial management.

Anti- Capital Punishment Association of United States

Notable births and trials mark 1806 to 1919 events

Key historical notes span 1806 Elisabeth Barrett Browning born in Durham and died in Florence in 1861. 1836 Texans massacred at the Alamo under Santa Ana. 1845 Cave Johnson named Postmaster General. 1857 Dred Scott decision. 1888 Louisa May Alcott born in Germantown and died in Boston. 1904 Bible Society centenary service at St Pauls. 1919 NYSE stock ad sold for $72,000.

Elisabeth Barrett Browning Durham England Florence Italy The Alamo Santa Ana Cave Johnson Tennessee United States Supreme Court of the United States Dred Scott Louisa May Alcott Boston Germantown British and Foreign Bible Society St. Paul's New York Stock Exchange

Bank officer kills self after bank suspension arrest

Newport News March 6 R D Holloway president of the Vasaar-Abbott Company whose loans caused the Colonial bank suspension and who was arrested last night on a charge of stealing 15000 dollars shot and killed himself this morning.

Associated Pross Newport News R. D. Holloway Vasaar-Abbott Company Colonial Bank

Local Shingle Mill Taken for Slagle Johnson Outfit

Slagle Johnson Lumber Company, Incorporated hails a $106000 building material stock for Monroe operations. PT R McCord, ex Grayling Lumber, named manager of local interests. Coehran to run yards, tied to Grayling. Charles Wyllie of St Louis heads sales.

Slagle Johnson Lumber Company, Incorporated Monroe

Deputy Clerk Pat Hamilton Recovers From Illness

Friends note Pat S. Hamilton deputy clerk of the court is recuperating from flu and malaria at home. He will soon return to the office where he has been missed by many patrons.

J. C. Montgomery Mattie Wilder W. Sutcliff West Side T. A. Anderson Martha Wood Pat $. Hamilton Mr. Hamilton

Preacher Acquitted in Wife Murder Trial

John B. Goings once deputy internal revenue raider, a holiness preacher from the Elkwood district, was acquitted by a circuit court jury in Hentsville on charges he killed his wife by a dynamite trap at their home.

Associated Press Chattanooga John Goings Internal Revenue Hentsville Elkwood

Woman barred from 1882 World Temperance Convention

In 1882 Rev Antoinette L. Brown was denied admission as a delegate to the World's Temperance Convention in New York City due to her gender.

Antoinette L. Brown New York City

Birthdays of Celebrated Men Observed Today

The Duke of Hamilton premier peer of Scotland and keeper of Holyrood Palace is 68 today. Charles Pergler first commissioner and ambassador to the United States for the Czecho Slovak Republic is 38 today. Homer J Ferguson president of the U S Chamber of Commerce is 47 today. Ring W Lardner popular humorous writer is 35 today. Frederick Wicks representative for New York’s First district is 48 today.

Duke of Hamilton Scotland Holyrood Palace Charles Pergler United States Czecho-Slovak Republic Bohemia Homer J. Ferguson Chamber of Commerce of Waynesboro N. C Ring W. Lardner Niles Mich Frederick (. Wicks Congress New York Westbury N. Y

Edward De Valera Elected President of Irish Republic

Edward De Valera was elected president of the Irish Republic. The American-born Duchess of Marlborough was elected to the London County Council.

Edward de Valera Irish Republic Duchess of Marlborough London County Council

Finnish protection fund set for frontier defense

Helsinki March 6 report says twenty five million Finnish marks have been appropriated to protect Finland eastern frontier.

Associated Press Helsingfors Finland

Four Suspects Arrested Over Zurich Consulate Bombing

Berne reports four suspects were treated at the frontier station after the Zurich consulate bombing. They attempted to cross the border into Austria.

Berne Huch Zurich Austria

Swiss vote on league of nations set for May

News briefs note Switzerland will vote Sunday May 16 on joining a league of nations. Actor Douglas Fairbank injured while filming a desert ranch scene near Painted Desert. British forces clash with Mesopotamian regions near Kerkuk and Mosul. Armenian republic boundaries disputed. Indianapolis center for auto salesmen features Miss Jeanette Smock Kens, a long-time car seller. The Marchioness of Creme, among England’s first female magistrates, is the daughter of Lord Rosebery and Lady Peggy Primrose.

Ny Associated Prenay Renue Swisa Peop Switzerland Creme England Lord Rosebery Peggy Primrose

Women in Cardiff Sailors of Fortune in Stock Rumor

The report notes women in Cardiff, a major shipping hub, are believed to hold comfortable fortunes through speculation in ship company stocks. Over recent years the claim has circulated among investors and local circles.

Cardiff

Fashion Dictates Taffeta Silk Dresses Create Brilliant Ensemble

Fashion notes spotlight a taffeta silk dress collection described as a brilliant assemblage. The piece highlights the sheen and structured silhouettes offered by taffeta fabrics in contemporary dress design.

George W. P. tunt Named Minister to Siam and Territorial Leader

In the Day's News, George W. P. tunt is proposed as United States Minister to Siam. A Missouri native who migrated to Arizona, he became a merchant, ranchman, mine owner, and capitalist. He held political power, served in the territorial legislature, aided in shaping the first State Constitution, and rose to prominence in commerce and politics.

George W. P. Tunt United State Siam Misssouri Arizona Mary Lynchee

Lovely Dress Materials Offered in Brilliant Profusion

A mail order style notice advertises a wide selection of fabrics and dress materials. It lists plain and fancy taffetas plain georgettes moonglow crepe meteors fan-ta-s snowflake silks printed cotton georgettes silk stripes voiles vichy ginghams chambray poplin linen suitings organdies and laces. The store emphasizes eager service and experienced orders fulfillment.

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