Council to Examine Georgia Railway Tax Records
A five member committee of Aldermen and Councilmen will audit the books of the Georgia Railway and Electric Company to verify gross receipts for 1902 under the consolidation ordinance. Mayor Lowell appointed Winn as chair with Inman, Pivrer, Hynds, and Breitenbacher serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Georgia Railway
Ciied
Winn
Inman
Pivrer
Hynds
Breitenbacher
Lowell
Winn and Hynd
Wyiereas
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Atlanta Rapiit Company
Georgia Electric Light Company
Atlanta Steam Company
S. Luoz
City of
At- Tanta
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Yazoo City Moves to Eliminate Blind Tiger Social Clubs
Yazoo City, Mississippi, launches a campaign to abolish social clubs tied to illicit saloons. The civic league issues warnings and Judge Power will convene circuit court February 25 as efforts intensify. A citizen suggests switching district attorney pay to a per conviction fee, hoping it boosts prosecutions and weakens the liquor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Yazoo City
Civic League
Judge Power
Grand Jury
Yazo City
T. J. Bennet
Mississippi
Mardi Gras at Natchez Big Crowds Expected This Year
Jackson Mississippi February 16. Mardi Gras festivities in Natchez start next Monday with larger anticipated crowds from across the state. Railroads have special arrangements to move visitors and provide entertainment in the city. Governor Longino will attend and be in Natchez on February 23 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Jackson
Miss
Ctty
Longino
Interest in Columbus bond case may reach Supreme Court today
The Columbus city bonds case on whether interest must be counted in the constitutional limit on bonded indebtment was not argued yesterday due to a pending criminal case. Lawyers are ready, and a decision could come any time, with framing similar to the Calhoun case. The ruling holds high stakes for Columbus water works and other municipalities across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supreme Court
Columbus Water Works
Calhoun
Dublic Property Fund
L. F. Garrard
W. A. Little
Little & Battle
Epping
S&s
Mysterious Circumstance Dr King’s Pills Advertised
An unusual ad extols Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they keep the pale and sallow healthy while the rosy appear fresh. It asserts the pills gently awaken lazy organs to improve digestion and prevent constipation, priced at 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Carter Guilty in Naval Court Martial at Subig
The court martial of Lieutenant Commander Fidelio Sharps Carter concluded after the grounding of the USS Piscataqua during naval maneuvers near Subig. Carter was ordered to Washington under arrest. believed guilty and to be dismissed from the service for attempting to influence warrant officers to alter accident reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Fidelio Sharps Carter
United States
Piscataqua
Subig
Carter
Washington
White Oak Getting Scarce In Mississippi Stave Industry
Special dispatch from Jackson reports Mississippi stave makers facing severe shortages of white oak timber. Log supplies are dwindling, forcing long hauls to railroad or navigable points for shipment. Prices have more than doubled in recent years, with staves selling from 225 to 250 dollars, and another price rise expected this winter. The Pearl River valley is especially hard hit as demand surges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Pearl River Valley
Surveying Ahead for Gulfport and Natchez Railroad
The surveying party has reached Poplarylike in Pearl River county as the permanent survey progresses toward the gulf terminal. The company has secured sufficient financial backing and construction work is to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Gulfport and
Quay Playing Boss in Senate Quay Playing Boss in Senate
Washington February 16 Special The Senate statehood bill fate remains deadlocked as Beveridge led opponents filibuster while Republicans push the omnibus bill. Littlefield anti trust measure flows through committee with amendments desired by Democrats. Philippine currency act sets peso as gold based unit with varied coinage and silver certificates. Omnibus public building bill advances in the House. Roosevelt seeks action on Crum nomination for Charleston port. Bacon travels for funeral. claim of Macon trip denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Beveridge
Senate Committee On
Judiciary
Bacon
Knox
Philippines
United States
Government of the
Manila
Roosevelt
Crum
D. H. Crum
Charleston
D. C
St. Bacon
Atlanta
Macdn
Richmond
Richmond To Attend the Funeral of Dr. Curry
Jie
Redmond Reelected Leader of Irish Party in Dublin
John Redmond was reelected leader of the Irish parliamentary party in Dublin. A resolution declared the government may depart from terms set at the recent land conference, and the party stated those terms are the minimum tenants can accept. Also noted is renewed interest in the Mississippi railroad commissioner race with several candidates named and others rumored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Irish Parliamentary Party
John Redmond
A Banker's Will booklet on Mutual Life investment tricks
A short notice promotes a booklet describing how The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York invests its vast trust funds. It is sent free on application and targets young savers beginning to invest. The notice lists the company leader and notes assets and policyholder payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
So Company
Aiaie
Mass Meeting at Bishop Turner's Tabernacle
Morris Brown college sponsors a mass meeting Sunday at 2 30 PM at Bishop Turner's Tabernacle Young Street between Edgewood Avenue and Decatur Street. Speeches by city leaders and ministers are planned with a large audience expected and a musical program included.
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Morris Brown College
Bishop Turner
Trinity Methodist Church
John E. White
Second Baptist Church
H. R. Carter
W. H. Heard
P. James Bryant
BR. D. Stinson
D. D
New York City
Madison
Fla. Thomasville
Pelham
Gulfport Customs Office Secured at Growing Trade Hub
Gulfport Mississippi gains a customs office as trade grows, with a deputy collector to be stationed there. Action credited to Congressman F A McLain and Congressman elect E J Bowers, and Collector Swann authorized to appoint the deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
Jackson
Treasury Department
Jin
F. A. McLain
Charters Granted for Mississippi Industries Last Week
Governor Longino approved new incorporations with over 500000 dollars capital. Firms include Horseshoe Planting and Manufacturing at Tchula 150000, Jackson Lighting at Jackson 25000, Merchants and Planters Bank of Bolton 25000, M H Clayton Company at Heidelberg 15000, First National Bank Lumberton charter amendment to 50000, Home Ice Company at Columbus 100000, New Albany Oil Mill at New Albany 40000, Hazelhurst Brick Company at Hazelhurst 10000, City Drug Company at Gloster 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Longino
Horseshoe Planting and Manufacturing Company
Tchula
Jackson Lighting Company
Bank of Bolton
Hinds
M. H. Clayton Company
Hiedelberg
Jasper County
First National Bank of Lumberton
Hiome Ice Company
Columbus
New Albany Oil Mill Company
New Albany
Union County
Hazelhurst Brick Company
Hazelhurst
Coplah County
A City Drug Company
Gloster
Amite County
Odd Fellows appoints officers across Mississippi lodges
Jackson February 16. Grand Master John J Buckley announces appointments to fill vacancies in the Mississippi grand lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows H C Dear becomes grand chaplain W B Moore district deputy grand master Morris Blumenthal named special district deputy grand master for north Mississippi Covington County moves from district No 3 to district No 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Odd Fellows
Jackson
Miss
John J. Buckley
Mississippi Grand Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
H. C. Dear
Enterprise
James A. Sharpe
W. B. Moore
Laurel
D. J. Williams
Morris, Blumenthal
Holly Springs
North Mississippi
Covington County
Texas Wonder Hallucinogenic Claim Seeks Widest Notice
A fragmented ad-like text touts a "Texas Wonder Hall" great discovery claiming cures for kidney gravel rheumation and dla. The garbled phrasing mentions Lovis Mo and a selling offer, with unclear dates or names, reflecting a dubious nineteenth century patent medicine style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Senate passes Philippine bill amid leaks and debates
Washington notes a quiet senate session with no debate on statehood, as Indian appropriation and Philippine currency bills pass. The conference clause fixing exchange between gold and silver nations is approved. Morgan rebukes Reyes over alleged Panama scheme and leaks in executive sessions fuel calls for open sessions. House actions include rail safety, Fowler currency order continuation, and several appropriation and infrastructure measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House Committee On Insular Affairs
House
Senate Committee On
Philippines
Root
Daft
West
Morgan
Reyes
Mr. Morgan
Mexico
Senor
Rafael Reyes
Senor Reyes
Panama
New York
Bartlett
Georgia
Fowler
Tennessee
Lewis, Bluir
Guntersville
Jacksonville
Ila
George A. Campbell
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Council
Youman
Geo. R. Law & Co
Whitehall
Quay
Boss
Littlefield
Mercer
Mississipp
H. McGehee
Wilkinson
Pearl River
F. M. Sheppard
Jones
R. B. May
Pike
D. McNair
Jefferson
the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Arcuano A
Justoms
Texas
Halla
Nabama
Morgen
Chas, G. Turner
Idas L. Langiey
Conyers
W. ‘Lauda Abercrombie
Douglasville
Peters St
Bell
Turner, Langley
Abercrombie
City
Tenn
Joe Milk
Buffalo
Lithia
Graeme M. Hammond
Hespital
Samuel O. L. Potter
A. M
London
College of Physicians and Surgeons
San Francisco
Pees Foo
Buffalo Lithia
Virginia
Wm. H. Bdeummond
Bishop's University
Montreal
Canada
Bright
Geo. Halsted Boyland
Paris
Faculty of
S Bys Rocers
Buffalo Lithia Springs
Oxolo
J. J
J. E. Maddox
All Drug
Uupwinene
Davol Medicine CO
San Francisen
Delamater &Todd
the New Home Sewing Machine Co
Orange, M
Uas. Maneetre
Machine Company
Equitable
Southern and Florida Railway
Cuba
Florida
Nassau
Piney
Central of Georgia
Southern
Fiorita Ry
Union
Eas
Rhodes
G. P.A
Psa Mesa
Gav
Leona
Psa
Potts Y Rosson
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