Boy Scouts Organization Takes Root in Clarks La
A Sunday meeting in Library Hall Clarks La organized a troop of Boy Scouts with thirty one boys signing up and taking the scout oath. Delegates from Monroe led by Isaac Cowden and with Mr Dixon and Mr Zeagler assisted, as Rev Brooks and others hosted the event and plan to complete the details Friday night. Local support surged as residents attended in force and the choir aided with hymns and prayers.
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Monroe
Messrs. Cowden
Dixon and Zeagler
Mr. Brooks
News-Star
Clarks
Louisiana Central Lumber Co
C. E. Slagle
Alexander Hamilton
J. L. Brooks
The
Baptist Church
Isaac Cowden
Cowdey
C. T. Dixon
Dixen
E. D. Gardner
Brooks
Cowden
Dixon
O. W. Zeagler
I. T. Cameron
Zeagler
Boston Tar Baby Cannot Hope to Beat Johnson Says Sullivan
Chicago March 7 John L Sullivan former champion argues Sam Langford is too small to defeat Jack Johnson. He says Langford cannot match Johnson, who is in a class by himself, and predicts only a larger, clever fighter with a powerful kick could beat Johnson.
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Boston
Johnson
John L. Sullivan
Chicago
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
London
Bill Lang
Langford
Lang
Barry
Sullivan
Reno
Jack
Scouts Convene as Monroe and Clark Attend Camp
The report lists Scouts from Monroe including Isaac Cowden Commissioner and Scout Master O W Zeagler among others, and enrollment at Clarksville with Carl Allen Bradford Tarlett Colquette Claud Hobson John Longlow Bryant McCoy and many more, indicating a joint trek or camp activity with multiple units represented.
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Clarks
Carl Allen
Bradford
Tarlett Colquette
Claud Hobson
John Longlow
Bryant McCoy
Wane Pettijohn
Elmer Slagle
Sherman Stone
Oliver Thomas
West Hobson
Adolphus Albritton
M. [. Bawcom
Paul Colquette
Henry Hawkins
Virgo Miller
Bobbie Morgan
Melvin Parham
Claud Sikes
Charley Stone
Orvis Watson
Sanford Albriton
Jesse Bawcom
Fred Doolittle
Floyd Kelly
Bryan Miller
Willard Nethery
Kirby Read
Clifford Sikes
Willie Stone
Leo Williams
Isaac T Cameron
Gaar Revival Continues at Methodist Protestant Church
Large audience attends revival as Rev. Gaar preaches "Prepare to meet thy God" and three people come forward to be saved. Meeting to continue this week with services at 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Roosevelt to Begin Long Post Africa Return Trip
Theodore Roosevelt has packed his trunks and made all arrangements for a six week plus journey starting tomorrow. He will travel through many states with Atlanta as the first stop to address the Southern Commercial Congress next Friday. He plans to reach San Francisco late in the month and then visit University of California lectures before continuing to Portland Seattle and Spokane.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Atlanta
Southern Commercial Congress
West
San Francisco
University of California
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Pacific Northwest
Mysterious Messages Stir Rumors on Mobilization
Washington City reels as rumors spread about mysterious messages and potential mobilization of land and naval forces. Officials have not confirmed specifics, while residents watch for official word amid growing speculation.
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Washington City
Secretary Ballinger Resignation Accepted by Taft
President Taft accepts the resignation of Secretary Ballinger submitted January 19. Walter Fisher of Chicago is named as Ballinger’s successor, with a new cabinet posting announced today during a period of dramatic military mobilization toward the Texas border.
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Taft
Ballinger
Walter Fisher
Chicago
Ballinger resigns as Interior Secretary during Taft presidency
Secretary Ballinger sent a January 19 letter to President Taft citing health as the reason for resignation. Taft declined initially and asked him to stay through Congress. After adjournment, Ballinger again sought relief, and Taft accepted the resignation. Walter Fisher of Chicago named as successor.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Taft
Congress
Walter Fisher
Chicago
New York Pool Title Fight Opens at Doyle's Academy
Admirers in New York and across the country follow the world championship match between Alfred De Oro of New York and Thomas Hueston of St Louis. The contest at Doyle’s Academy begins tonight with three sessions of 200 balls each on separate nights.
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New York
Alfred de Oro
Thomas Hueston
St. Louis
Doyle’s Academy
Weather report for tonight and Wednesday fair
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and for Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to remain mild with light winds.
De Oro and Hueston Tangle For Title Duel
The match between De Oro and Hueston remains evenly matched as the winner earns a title defense against Rochester’s Jerome K. Keough who beat De Oro last December. Forsythe park will add a larger Natatorium with radium-salt water, new dressing rooms, and a refreshment house as the pavilion shifts to dancing and amusements with completion hoped by early April.
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de Oro
Hueston
Jerome K. Keough
Rochester
Mayor of Pineville Shot Down on Street
Alexandria Louisiana March 7 Town Talk reports Pineville mayor Judge Emmett Walker was shot and killed by William McManus. Eyewitnesses detail a confrontation over a district court suit then Walker ran pursued by McManus who fired multiple shots striking him in the back. McManus was arrested and jailed after being chased to his home. Walker leaves a widow and seven children.
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Alexandria
Pineville
Emmett Walker
William McManus
Walker
Charles G. Turner
Robert McManus
Wm. McManus
Blackman
McManus
Robert L. Ball
C. N. Ross
Turner
Ross
R. L. Ball
Frances, Walkling
Henry Walkling
Taft Clark clash over extra session tariff aims
President Taft and Speaker-to-be Clark appear to disagree on what will be tackled in the upcoming special session. Clark says the majority will decide the program while Taft expects reciprocity and tariff bills, with Underwood to lead Ways and Means. The dispute signals possible delays as caucuses set the agenda.
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Taft
Clark
Washington
Oscar Underwood
Canada
Underwood
Messrs
Modern School House At Tallulah Plans
Police Jury authorizes $10,000 payment certificates and eyes bonds to fund a public high school in Tallulah Louisiana. Voter election set for March 21 to decide a 1.5 mill tax to support construction of a modern building estimated at $25,000 on a condemned site. Building committee formed and officials seek disposal details for bonds and certificates.
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News-Star
Tallulah
Tallulah Ward
Board of Health
Brooklyn Nine Dominates Brooklyn Eleven in Park Exhibition
A large crowd watched a nine formed from Washington and Detroit defeat Brooklyn 11 to 1 at Whittington Park. Washington pitchers Walker Johnson and Olney starred, with Johnson allowing one hit in three innings and Crawford of Detroit and Conroy of Washington hitting homers. Brooklyn had 19 hits to the opponents 16, with Dahlens’ team making three errors.
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Hot Springs
Brooklyn
Washington
Detroit
J. B. Wood
Doc Owens
Whittington Park
Owen
Justice of Peace
President Misunderstood Pledge Shapes House Debates
The report notes the president appears to be under the impression that the Democratic House has given a pledge. No additional specifics are provided about speakers or dates.
Congress Members and Wives Paddle Panama Tour
A large party of tourists including several members of Congress and their wives sailed from New York today for Panama. They will tour the canal and isthmus sights and return home via Porto Rico and Cuba.
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New York
Congress
Panama
Porto Rico
Cuba
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Roy Neal
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