05 May 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
1
A large closing service drew a massive turnout as Dr Thacker preached a sermon on civic righteousness and personal faith. Attendees signed cards pledging commitment, and ministers announced upcoming church receptions amid praise for organizers and volunteers.
The closing service drew a large audience as tent seating filled and outside improvised seats filled. Dr Thacker preached on World Getting Better, citing moral progress in city government and reform, and urging practical Christianity.
A conference in St Louis outlines a plan for a union of the American Federation of Labor and the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America with 3,000,000 members. Samuel Gompers leads the effort but denies forming a new party. the aim is to encourage farmers to back labor-friendly candidates regardless of party.
Several hundred miners raided the mines near Danville Illinois today driving out the men who had returned to work. A sheriff's posse departed to guard the sites and prevent further disorder.
Norfolk Virginia May 5 The steamship Roland from Galveston to Bremen with a cotton cargo stranded off the North Carolina coast Sunday night. It was floated early today and will be docked here for repairs.
IA Ga May 3 The tale of a runaway incident left the crowd frightened yet the day brought a striking scene at Santa Federal prison where Miss Geraldine Farrar appeared with her own accompaniment. More than 800 inmates applauded as the operatic star entertained with Annie Laurie Coming Thro the Rye and other pieces. Mayor Maddox addressed the prisoners and presented the singer. Chas W Morse attended among many convicts and visitors, though identities were not clear.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a detainee named Farra held in a prison unit. Other readable items reference a Mund Brillig Day event and a stag dio phrase, but details remain unclear.
Real estate firm McMillan promotes listing services with a no sale no charge policy to attract owners seeking property sales assistance. The notice emphasizes risk-free listing and professional marketing support for homeowners.
Roodeveld delivered a speech on international peace before a large assembly. The event drew attendees from across the city and highlighted hopes for global harmony and cooperative security measures.
A historical notice reports that women lost lay rights, with bishops enforcing restrictions. The fragment notes a church authority action affecting female parishioners and their public role within the community.
Former President Roosevelt spoke on International Peace before the Nobel Prize Committee in Christiania. Secretary Ballinger testified on the witness stand while a memorial at a Methodist conference in Asheville prompted laughter. The memorial urged a tobacco ban and would bar ministers from smoking if adopted.
Asheville May 5 Bishop Hendrix in an Episcopal address at the Quadrennial Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opposed laywomen's rights and representation. He defended bishops' veto power and life tenure, warned against innovations in worship, and urged stronger foreign work in Africa as a Methodist field.
Secretary Ballinger faced over an hour of questioning as he testified in the Ballinger Pinchot investigation. He discussed reclamation projects and related policy, with further remarks expected on page X.
Chicago May 5 Attorney John H Wayman said two Democratic state representatives will provide important evidence before the special grand jury investigating the Lorimer senatorial election. They will appear Saturday and are said to be unnamed lawmakers whose identities will surprise. Wayman refused details. he left detective Murnance in St Louis to continue work. the grand jury session was brief and no testimony heard due to his absence.
Hon J T McClellan has called a mass meeting in Tallulah on May 7 to discuss diversified farming. Prominent speakers include Prof Cyril C Hopkins from Illinois, Prof J W Fox from Mississippi station, Jos M Wing from Mechanicsville, and Prof W R Dodson from Louisiana station. Drainage plans for Canal Bayou will be addressed as thousands of acres stand to benefit. The contractor’s dredging work advances rapidly and visitors are expected. The Police Jury meets today with routine business.
Mr. EC Drew visits his family in Monroe after weeks away at Fort Payne Alabama where he is pushing a major development project in the Fort Payne Iron field.
President Taft arrives in St Louis meets business leaders and farmers at breakfast and lunch, attends baseball games, and attends a Traffic Club dinner before a late train to Washington. He declines to discuss the railroad bill, saying he will study it again as Congress debates its final shape.
Monroe applauds the Thacker Fischer union gathering held at DeSiard and Jackson streets. The piece praises the spirit, unity, and moral uplift while noting expenses and a need for $283.33 to settle bills. The committee seeks citizen contributions to cover costs beyond free offerings for Dr Thacker.
Generous citizens are urged to support a legislative effort by a committee advocating the passage of 1.4 health, education and social bills. Officials emphasize public backing to speed amendments and funding.
Athens Ga May 5 A runaway horse killed by lockjaw after bursting heart shocks near the Normal school. W D P De cham on Prince avenue and Brees the colored driver injured, taken to hospital and to recover.
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