Attorney General rules land sale by state hospital trustees unconstitutional
The attorney general declares the acts of the recent legislature unconstitutional by voiding a law that would have compelled the State Inane Hospital trustees at Jackson to sell 30 acres along the Illinois Central railroad to the Methodist Orphanage. The opinion, issued for Mr. O B Taylor and governor appointed committee, cites Section 90 of the state constitution and flags the act as a private and special law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Insane Hospital
Jackson
Illinois Central Railroad
Methodist
O. B. Taylor
Fletcher
Board of Trustees
Vitrified Brick Paving Up For Gulfport Vote
Gulfport city council will review street paving specifications for bids and contract timing. City engineer M. Fullivan will submit the receiving and contracting dates. Three standard pavements are listed, with vitrified brick commonly expected to be chosen by mayor and board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
M. Fullivan
Pontotoc Depot Case Heads Off to Compromise
Negotiations for a compromise of the Pontotoc depot case were declared off at Pontotoc and the matter will not go to the U S Supreme Court where it was pending. A meeting of Mobile Jackson and Kansas City Railroad officials and Pontotoc citizens failed to reconcile differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
Supreme Court of the United States
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad
Meridan Baptist Pastors Plan Merger and New Church
At a Meridan meeting of Baptist pastors steps were taken toward consolidating West End Immanuel and Highland Baptist churches. They propose purchasing a corner lot at Tenth Street and Thirty-eighth Avenue to build a large new church and establish a solid financial footing, aiming to become one of Meridian's strongest congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriatan
West End
Immanuel
Highland Baptist
Tenth Street
Thirty-eighth Avenue
Meridian
Work Up Interest in Normals
Prof. T P Scott director of the Brookhaven Summer Normal has begun an active campaign for the program. State Superintendent Powers assigns to this Normal top educators to teach in Mississippi summer schools and lead in primary work manual training school improvement agriculture and school music with a strong instructor corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.P. Scott
Brookhaven
To Retire Bonds and Resume Business in Meridian
The Municipal Water Works Commission plans to retire 150000 water bonds by paying down 15000 in the next weeks. Reimbursement of 6339.24 for street sprinkling and upkeep is sought, referral made to the Aldermanic Finance Committee. Harmon Drug Company of Meridian, having weathered November’s financial storm, has arranged with creditors to resume business with capital stock of 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Water Works Commission
Aldermanie Finance Committee
Harmon Drug Company
Meridian
Cotton For Memphis From Ashland Farmers
Ashland farmers sent thirty bales of cotton to the Union warehouse at Memphis and expect more to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Ashland
Union
All Connected Now Salem Ashland Telephone Line Complete
The telephone line completed to Salem from Ashland completes the network linking Ashland with all railroad points. The new line finishes a long effort to connect Ashland to major rail hubs, improving communication and coordination for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ashland
Immigr tion Bureau Aims to Settle Pine Country Lands
The Commercial club of Hattiesburg forms a large immigration bureau with headquarters there to attract desirable native settlers to work cutover lands in the yellow pine region. It seeks cooperation from regional railroads and major lumber firms holding cutover lands to place on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immigration Bureau
Hattiesburg
Commercial Club
Yellow Pine
The Cumberland Again and the Long Beach Protest
The Progressive Business League of Long Beach has moved up in the line of battle against the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company. Complaints about service persist as residents with phones and wires ask the firm to install boxes and complete connections. Workers could complete the task in about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cumberland
Progressive Business League of
Long Beach
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
A. M. Elects President Pro Tem Wainwright at College Board
The Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting with Governor E. F. Noel presiding. Hon. T. L. Wainwright of Stonewall was unanimously elected President pro tem under the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
E. F. Noel
T. L. Wainwright
Stonewall
Not Guilty for E. M. Clarke in Robbery Trial
E M Clarke a railroad conductor was acquitted in Vicksburg circuit court after a robbery trial. The case alleged he robbed a Black man of 2.50 while drinking on a lark. He carried a pistol and had a prior $100 fine for concealed weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Clarke
Vicksburg
Clarke
Train accident near Le flore injures German man
A Langsburg Germany passenger, Charles Leing, attempted to catch a blind baggage car as Y. and M. V. train no 332 started from Le flore. He was thrown beneath the wheels, losing a leg. He died or was taken to a Greenwood hospital with scant hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leflore
Charles Leing
Langsburg
Germany
Greenwood
Blind Tigers Convicted in Woodville Mayor Court
Harrison Williams and Lizie Newell, both described as negroes, were convicted in Woodville mayor's court of running a blind tiger. Each was fined $500 and sentenced to three months in jail. The woman’s case implicated a white man, A. P. Smith, who asked to leave immediately and was granted permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Williams
Lizie Newell
Woodville
A. P. Smith
Guard Inspection Begins In Mississippi National Guard
Major H J Goldman of the United States army starts an inspection tour by reviewing equipment at general headquarters. Thursday night he will inspect the Jackson company and then proceed to tour the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Goldman
United States Army
Mississippi National Guard
General Headquarters
Jackson Company
Nine-Year-Old Cedaretta Girl Becomes Mother
A 9-year-old Black girl from Cedaretta is reported as a mother by local physicians, described as the only such case on record in the United States. Dr. V. B. Pitts of Webster County confirms the facts. the baby weighs seven pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedaretta
United States
V. 8. Pitts
Webster County
Special Election Called in Oxford Ward No 1
The Oxford board of mayor and aldermen has ordered a special election in Ward No 1 for Thursday April 16 to elect an alderman to replace the late D. T. Carter. Nine candidates have been mentioned so far and the race is expected to be hot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Mayor and Aldermen of
Oxford
D. T. Carter
Paper's New Owner Takes Over Meridian Dispatch
A transfer of the stock of the Dispatch Publishing Company publishers of the Morning Dispatch of Meridian to Messrs. Pope and Ogden has taken place with new owners assuming control. E. H. Dial will remain as editor and P. D. McRoy as city editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch Publishing Company
Morning Dispatch
Meridian
Messrs. Pope and Ogden
E. H. Dial
P. D. McRoy
Elected Delegates Named by Carrollton U D C Chapter
The H. D. Money Chapter U D C of Carrollton chose Mrs. S A Eggleston Miss Katie Lou McCain and Mrs. W R Price as delegates to the Mississippi Division U D C convention meeting in Yazoo City on May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Money
Carrollton
S. A. Eggleston
Katie Lou McCain
W. R. Price
Mississippi Division
Yazoo City
Bitten by Mule Injures Bay Springs Farmer
John Jones a farmer living near Bay Springs suffered a serious shoulder bite from a vicious mule. The incident left him injured and prompted medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Bay Springs
Woman from Birmingham abandons newborn in Meridian
A young woman identifying as Mrs. Roberts, said to be from Birmingham, was found on a Meridian police cot nursing a two week old girl. She attempted to desert the baby on the doorstep of a Black woman. The incident reflects a striking contrast between cheerful demeanor and troubling actions.
Killed Friend Percy M. Houston Shot on Tunica Street
Percy M Houston secretary treasurer of Yazoo Mississippi Levee Board was shot and died minutes later on Tunica main street J T Lowe prominent attorney fired a single shot Some say a quarrel over levee board election sparked the killing while others cite a joking remark precipitating the tragedy Eyewitnesses saw the event and Lowe was taken into custody for investigation Houston’s body to Vaiden for burial
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His
Tenn
Percy M. Houset
Wns
Houston
Leveerd
Noel
Allen
Owens
Tallahatchie
Lowe
Vaiden
Miss
Petition For New Trial In Baum Insanity Case
Witherspoon and Witherspoon filed a petition in Meridian chancery court to set aside the jury verdict and grant Mrs. Sidonia Baum another trial. Chancery Clerk Pistols will hear arguments. Twenty reasons allege the trial was unfair and that no evidence shows current insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witherspoon & Witherspoon
Sidonia Baum
Meridian
Chancery Court
Chancery Clerk Pistols
Shipping Moves by Gulfport Harbor Amidst War Demand
Seventy six cars of rum were loaded onto ships on the Gulfport pier while seventeen steamers were in port. Several square rigged vessels and schooners also remained docked. The English steamer Weirdale cleared with cargo for Alexandria Egypt, drawing 21 feet. The Italian steamer Fenice arrived with 500 tons of Rio rock for shipment.
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Gulfport
Weirdale
Alexandria
Egypt
Fenice
Rio Rock
Reverend J H Holly Dies Suddenly in Pelahatchie Pulpit
Revered pastor Rev J H Holly of the Negro Baptist Church at Pelahatchie collapsed and died during a sermon after about fifteen minutes of preaching. He resided in Jackson and had served the church for about one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Holly
Negro Baptist Church
Pelahatchie
Rev. Holly
Jackson
Church Dedicated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Biloxi
The church of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Biloxi was dedicated by Father Alphonse Ketels with a special choir. The Biloxi Council Knights of Columbus Queen's Daughters and Children of Mary attended in a body. About 2,000 people witnessed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Biloxi
Alphonse Ketels
Pat Henry Withdraws From Eighth District Race
Ex congressman Pat Henry of Vicksburg withdraws from the race for Congress in the Eighth District citing his uncle Pat Henry of Brandon will enter. The field now includes James D Thames and J W Collier from Warren County with others in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Henry
Vicksburg
Brandon
James D Thames
J. W. Collier
Warren County
Meridian Water Pipe Contracts Let For 25000
The Meridian water commission awarded pipe contracts totaling 25000 to Dominick Pipe Foundry Co of Birmingham for 992 tons of pipe and 3000 pounds of lead for 21338 dollars, Ahrens & Ott of New Orleans for 3000 pounds garn 100 dollars, and Fairbanks & Co. of New Orleans for hydrants and valves at 2702 dollars. About 50000 dollars is allotted for the Meridian water system this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Water Commission of
Meridian
Domick Pipe Foundry Company
Birmingham
Ahrens & Ott
New Orleans
Fairbanks & Co
Re-elected College President at Edward McGuire College
The Board of Trustees of Edward McGuire College for Girls at Wood passed strong resolutions commending the administration of Miss Georgia Swanson as president and re elected her. She accepted the position and entered into a five year contract. The present session completes Miss Swanson's eleventh year with the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McGuire College For Girls At Wood
Miss Georgia Swanson
Miss Swanson
Board of Trustees Aligns With Appropriation Bill
The board of trustees of the Mississippi A and M College at Starkville conforms to the appropriation bill passed in the recent legislative session. Similar action is expected by the boards of the Industrial Institute and College and the University of Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Starkville
The
Industrial Institute and College
University of Mississippi
Large Mercantile House Burns in Summerland Fire
The large mercantile establishment of Edwards & Co. of Summerland was totally destroyed by fire. Estimated loss runs to $18,000 or $20,000 with partial insurance. Mr Edwards says all creditors will be paid in full and ground to be broken for a brick building as soon as ashes cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofr. Edwards & Co
Summerland
Edwards
Moss Point Chemical Plant Destroyed by Fire
The Columbia Chemical Company plant in Moss Point formerly Moss Point Chemical Company was burned. The blaze started when gas ignited from a lantern. The facility produced turpentine charcoal coal and tar and had only recently begun operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Chemical Company
Moss Point
Moss Point Chemical Company
Page Acquitted in Whitson Killing Case
Elbert Page was acquitted after a full day of witness testimony at Water Valley preliminary trial. Justice Simms and Davis ruled the killing justifiable homicide, and Page was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Elbert Page
Thomas Whitson
Water Valley
Simms
Davis
Mother's appeal for missing son Norman McLendon
Mrs. Charles McLendon of Tullaboba appeals for her son Norman McLendon who left home around December 1. She says if he understood a mother's love he would write or return home at once and asks for any information on his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McLendon
Tillatoba
Norman McLendon
Carr Secretary Levee Board Election in Tallahatchie District
Dr. W. H. Crenshaw of Crenshaw Mississippi was elected president of the Tallahatchie drainage district by a 6 to 5 vote held in Tunica. Defeated candidate was Capt. J. W. Henderson of Tunica. Oscar Carr of Clarksdale was chosen secretary over several applicants.
Beloved Boy Edward Maynard Dies After Illness
Edward Fitzgerald Maynard, son of Mr and Mrs George F Maynard, died of pneumonia after a weeklong illness in Clarksdale. A favorite in town, he was widely beloved. Burial took place at Friar's Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fitzgerald Maynard
George F. Maynard
Clarksdale
Friar’s Point
Okolona Mayor Race Heats Up With Former Leader Return
In Okolona the forthcoming municipal election pits Mayor H. L. Morrison against ex mayor W. A. Bodenhamer who served twenty eight years in office. The contest promises a lively campaign in a city long accustomed to political eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okolona
H. L. Morrison
W. A. Bodenhamer
To Answer Serious Charges Bratty Held on Forgery Charge
B T Bratty of Tuscaloosa Ala is held on 500 bond to answer in circuit court at Hattiesburg for forgery. He will be taken to Laurel and then Gulfport where similar charges are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Bratty
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Hattiesburg
Laurel
Gulfport
Quarantine Deferred for Cuban Ports Until April 6
Dr B F Duke acting Marine Hospital Surgeon Port of Pascagoula received a telegram from Surgeon General Wyman noting that the quarantine against Cuban ports is deferred until Monday April 6. Trustees of Rose Hill Baptist Negro church plan rebuild after March 1 fire, to rise a brick structure cost at least 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Hospital
B. F. Duke
Pascagoula
Wyman
Washington
Rose Hill
Fire at Brookhaven destroys home of T. C. Rateliff
A Brookhaven residence owned by T. C. Rateliff burned down, likely sparked by a kitchen stove. The total loss is around $8,000 with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Rateliff
Brookhaven
Bank Makes Assignment Notice At Pike County Bank
Pike County Bank and Just Company posted a door notice that it has made an assignment for the benefit of depositors and creditors. T. D. Lampton of Magnolia and George F. Bauer of Jackson were named as the assignees. Assets are ample to pay all depositors dollar for dollar and to protect stockholders and creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County Bank and Just Company
T. D. Lampton
Magnolia
George F. Bauer
Jackson
Revivalist Ham Receives An Anonymous Threat Letter
Rev M F Ham, a Kentucky evangelist, conducting a revival in New Orleans, received a threatening anonymous letter. The note warned he must leave within 48 hours or be killed, with skull and crossbones imagery and the signoff from a “Free Thinkers’ Society of Texas.” Police deemed the letter a joke despite Ham’s concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Rev
F. Ham
Kentucky
Old
Free Thinkers’ Society OF Texas
Ham
Cullman Allegedly All White Census Snapshot
A Cullman Alabama census reports only one Black resident in the town, with 2,070 white residents. The lone Black man is described as elderly and antebellum in background. A railroad tank sign warns Black people away, and local claim holds they never violate the warning. Cullman is described as the sole strictly white town in North Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
Cullman
Alabama
Famous Scout Jimmy Morrison Dies by Own Hand in El Reno
El Reno Oklahoma. Jesse Morrison known as Jimmy Morrison, once a government scout under Sheridan and Miles in the Southwest, killed himself at his home. Once wealthy, but little wealth remained at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Reno
Okla
Jesse Morrison
Jimmy Morrison
Southwest
Sheridan
Miles
Ancona Steamer Sails for New York on Maiden Voyage
The Ancona, a 9 400 ton steamer, departs Naples on its maiden voyage to New York then to Philadelphia to launch a Naples Genoa service. The liner seats sixty first class passengers and 2 500 emigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ancona
Naples
Philadelphia
Genoa
Return of Confederal Flags Approved by House
Trenton reports the House passed the senate joint resolution for returning Civil War era Southern flags captured during the conflict. The plan directs the flags to be given back to the organizations from which they were seized, under governor’s supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
House
Senate
Relic of Aaron Burr Found in Manhattan Excavation
Workmen excavating at Canal and Center streets uncovered a section of a wooden water pipe laid 86 years ago by the Manhattan Company. The firm was once guided by Aaron Burr who helped establish its banking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Burr
New York
Canal
Center Streets
Manhattan Company
Bank Probes Theft In Utah National Bank
Salt Lake City report says a United States grand jury will be asked by the Utah National Bank directors to investigate the January theft of 105250 dollars from the bank’s reserve chest. President W S McCormick made the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
the Tribune
United States Grand Jury
Utah National Bank
W. S. McCormick
St Louis Brewery Strike Ends Reinstates 3500 Workers
Breyers begin reinstating 3500 striking workers following a settlement of the brewery workers strike. The boycott against St Louis beer is lifted and the labor action concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Princess Mathilda of Saxony Injured in Ride
Princess Mathilda sister of King Frederick Augustus suffered a serious accident while riding in the meadows outside Dresden. Her right collar bone was broken and her shoulder bruised in the mishap. The report notes her condition as serious but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Mathilda
Saxony
Frederick Augustus
Death of Marshall Field’s Oldest Employee
Pierre Funck, longtime Marshall Field & Co. employee in Chicago, died after years of grieving over his employer’s death. He visited Field’s grave at Graceland Cemetery and was laid to rest in the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marshall Field
Lesson in Politeness at College Desk
A college student with money more than brains approached Dean Van Amringe in a lecture and spoke with his hat still on. The professor paused, fetched his own hat, and returned, then told the student to proceed with his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean van Amringe
San Francisco
Franck Chicory Promotes Best Coffee Flavor
An old advertising feature extols chicory as a vital coffee enhancer and highlights Franck Chicory from Heinz Franck Sohne & Company. It notes U.S. government interest, labeling rules, and Franck’s American plant in Flushing New York supplying major jobbers. A closing humor snippet follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Heinz. Franck Sohne & Company
Europe
Flushing
N. Y
South
The Germ of Love Across the Atlantic
The Lady's Pictorial extols a practical yet sentimental study of love, arguing Cupid is a bacillus. It claims romance can be analyzed like a disease, with the brain, not the heart, the primary target. If a tacitulus of love is found, social order could be revolutionized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
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Percy M. Houston
Tunica
Dead Man
Yazoo
Rev. M. F. Ham
King
Pierre Funck
Marshall Field & Co
Italy
Nile
Washington Herald
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