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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1913

Page

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Hosts of Gray in Big Reunion Opens

The formal opening brings hosts of Gray to a grand reunion with scenes of unbounded enthusiasm.

Reunion opens as Confederate Veterans gather in Chattanooga

Thousands of veterans and their Sons and Daughters converge in a tented city in Chattanooga for the twenty third annual United Confederate Veterans reunion honoring Gen Alexander Stewart. Gov Ben W Hooper welcomes the crowd praising Confederate loyalty and military valor in the opening ceremonies.

Chattanooga Tenn United Confederate Veterans Alexander P. Stewart Tennessee George P. Hickman J. W. Bachman Hooper Thompson W. E. Brock Bennett H. Young Louisville Julian §. Carr North Carolina K. M. van Zandt Texas George Harrison Alabama William B. Hakeman Kentucky Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy Sons of Veterans Confederate States Memorial Association South Kate Daffin State of Ben W. Hooper

Roosevelt Denies Drunkenness In Libel Suit

Theodore Roosevelt testified in Marquette that he never drank strong liquors and drank only light wines with meals. He admitted limited champagne and mint juleps in the White House and on campaign trips, denying habitual intoxication while suing Ishpeming publisher George A. Newett for 10000 in a libel case.

Ity Associated Press Marquette Theodore Roosevelt George A. Newett White House

Weather Report Tonight Forecast Quiet and Mild

Weather report notes tonight in modestly warmer term terms with fair skies and little temperature change. No strong fronts or precipitation expected amid calm winds and stable conditions.

Becker Case Reopens With New Trial Bid

New York May 27 Justice Gott will hear arguments tomorrow on Becker's bid for a new trial. Charles A Becker former New York City police lieutenant is under death sentence for the murder of Herman Rosenthal a gambler. Becker's counsel claims new evidence supports a frame up by gunmen seeking revenge for his prior prosecutions.

New York Justicie Gott Charles A Becker New York City Herman Rosenthal Becker

Roosevelt the Stand Declared Never Drank a Cocktail

A claim states Roosevelt the Stand never consumed a cocktail or high ball in his life.

Declared

Roosevelt libel trial moves forward with late session

Marquette Michigan May 27 1908 a night session aims to speed the Theodore Roosevelt libel suit against editor Geo A Newett as ten veniremen are passed for cause with four peremptory challenges leaving two jurors likely. Roosevelt arrives with Gifford Pinchot Tru man Newberry James R Garfield and Jacob A Riis.

Jacob A. Riis

Patent Trust Threats Hit Retailers Over Prices

A patent trust threatened to block price cuts by retailers on patented articles, aiming to maintain higher margins and control market competition.

Supreme Court Slams Patent Monopoly Restrictions

The Supreme Court ruled that patent owners cannot control the price retailers charge to consumers, striking down a so called patent monopoly aimed at wide price cuts. The decision centers on a nerve tonic patent and revisits the mimeograph case, with Justice Day delivering the majority opinion and four justices dissenting.

Supreme Court of United States Washington Supreme Court of the United States Congress McKennis Lurton Holmes and Vandeventer Justice Day

Terrell Dies. Noted Camden Citizen Left Bank Director

After arriving here he rose quickly in business, became a leading city figure, and directed major affairs. Survived by wife and son Tom, a brother Walter Terrell, sisters Mrs J H Goodgame and Miss8S Terrell. Remains sent to Camden for interment with a lodge delegation. Terrell owned Ouachita Valley Bank stock and Ouachita Hotel and held El Dorado property. He supported many charities.

Terrell J. H. Goodgame Walter Terrell T. R. Earle Monroe Lodge No Ouachita Hotel Camden el Dorado

Terrell Dead Good Man of Monroe Passes

Mr. R H Terrell a leading Monroe businessman and partner in Terrell and Goodgame Co died Monday shortly after 4 pm after a long illness. He suffered from cancer of the inner ear and had just returned from Baltimore and New York where doctors failed to help. Born near El Dorado Arkansas forty one years ago he worked in Camden before moving to Monroe two and a half years ago.

R. H. Terrell Monroe Terrell & Goodgame Co Baltimore New York Terrell el Dorado Union County Arkansas Camdenn Ark Monroe i Ter

Rosenberg brothers plead guilty to arson in Fort Wayne

David and Benjamin Rosenberg pleaded guilty at trial on charges of arson connected to the burning of their Fort Wayne store. The pleas were accepted by the prosecutor on condition they aid in prosecuting the so called arson trust.

Fort Wayne Ind David Benjamin Rosenberg

Two Appointments Made

Washington May 27 President Wilson nominated T. M. Muller for postmaster at Hattiesburg Mississippi and S. S. McClenson for post master at Tyler Texas.

Washington Wilson T. M. Muller Hattiesburg Miss S. S. McClenson Tyler Texas

City to refund A L G tax to taxpayers

In a conversation with the mayor it was stated that at the next City Council meeting on Monday June 2 a resolution would authorize the secretary treasurer to pay the residue of the A L G tax to those who paid it. The amount is about four mills. The tax was voted for the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf railroad which failed to meet conditions and thus did not earn the license, so the remaining funds will be returned to taxpayers.

Forsythe Arkansas, Louisiana and Gulf Railroad

Bank Seeks Forcing Deposit Of Training Institute Funds

Union National Bank seeks a writ of mandamus against P. M. Atkins and H. M. McReynolds of the Louisiana Training Institute to compel deposit of all institute funds into the bank. It alleges bids were for a fiscal agent on April 15 1913, Bank bid 4.85 on daily balances was highest and accepted, but officers refused to deposit funds and $10 000 is boxed and not deposited, the withheld amount driving the bid.

Union National Bank P. M. Atkins

Felkner Held 94 Hours For Contempt Of Court

Felkner was jailed for 94 hours after a contempt ruling by Judge Joe Mangham of the city court. The defendant faced drunk and disorderly charges. witnesses had testified and Felkner offered no formal statement beyond a profane remark. The case was to be continued this afternoon.

C. IF. Felkner Joe Mangham Felkner Judge Mangham

Factory Lie Proposition Urged by Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce urges early sale of 150 lots as part of a factory lie proposition.

Monroe Chamber Urges Sale of 180 Lots for Factory Sites

Secretary Luther Ellison of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce mails an appeal to citizens urging quick sale of 150 lots in the Alexander Factory Site Addition. If sold at 200 dollars each with trustee arrangements, 40 acres will be donated along the Iron Mountain Railroad and a 25 million dollar bonus fund created to attract new industries. Citizens listed include Jack Zanone J M Keller Sig Haas R L Morris Chas Titche and many others already taking parcels.

Luther Ellison Monroe Chamber of Commerce Monroe Southern Improvement Company Alexander Factory L. P. Alexander Lee Avenue Alexander Chamber of Commerce Iron Mountain Railroad T. E. Flournoy Ouachita National Bank Jack Zanone J. M. Keller Sig Haas R. L. Morris Chas. Titche J. E. Doughtie W. R. Gordon W. W. Cain T. G. Easterling Frank G. Carpenter Guy T. Richards Geo. A. Barker J. L. Nelson, Jr J. Neal Ingram Consolidated Ice Co H. D. Apgar D. Aubrey Haas C. W. Kesterling Allan Sholars Walter Eider J. F. Doughtie A. L. Green Joe Kern Ll. L. Smith T. E. Fournoy Sugar Bros. Co., Ltd I. Baer G. B. Cooley Sam Kaplan

Scott's Arctic Tomb Dispute Over Body Disturbance

London May 27 Lord Curzon announced at a Royal Geographical Society meeting that no effort will be made to disturb the bodies of Captain Robert F Scott and his expedition companions. The announcement accompanied medals given to the widows of Captain Wilson and to surviving members of the South Pole party.

London Cap. Robt. F. Scott South Pole Lord Curzon The Roy Geographical Society Edward A. Wilson

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Ben Hooper Axxander Caesar Hannibal Napoleon Lee Jackson Mich United States Col Ishpeming Richard C. Flannigan l Roosevelt Newett Weather Report Ture Monopoly R. Hi. Terrell CITY Scott
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