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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
6
A casual comparison of the summer man of 1907 with earlier seasons suggests increased frivolity in masculine dress and behavior. The era shows a trend toward rowdy raiment that alarms sober-minded observers about changes in masculine conduct.
Kentucky farmers face a clash with the Tobacco Trust as a new Equity Society plans to declare tobacco off the market and form a cooperative manufacturing company. The plan would raise $10 million, split between grower stock paid in tobacco and preferred stock sold to banks and investors, aiming to cut the trust out and reward producers with higher returns. Night rider violence and farm attacks are reported in central and western Kentucky as authorities struggle to curb the turmoil.
Mrs Sage donates 190000 dollars to a teachers' university foundation. The gift supports endowment and programs and is announced by the involved institutions.
Burt Bruce of 2710 Howell Street Camden New Jersey shot and killed his bride of two weeks and then killed himself Jealousy is believed to have been the cause.
About 4,000 telegraph operators in 39 cities walk out in Chicago area leverage. National Secretary Russell directs non-union crews flow from East while Western Union and Postal Telegraph promise no negotiations with strikers. Union demands include equal pay for equal work and eight hour day, with potential general walkout spreading to New York and other Eastern cities if non-union workers are refused.
Jamestown N Y grand jury returns indictments against Standard Oil Vacuum Oil New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads for illegal oil shipment concessions from Orlean N Y to Vermont. Convictions on all counts could yield fines totaling 18 240 000.
Chattanooga Tenn. Chamber of Commerce defends Z C Patten after Collier's Weekly denounces him. Patten, a leading proprietary medicine maker, is building the million dollar Patton hotel and involved in multiple major local ventures.
Nations United States Great Britain France and Germany agree on a plan for an international court of justice. Details will be shared with examination committee members. The new court will be distinct from the 1899 Permanent Court of Arbitration.
Senator Jos W Bailey of Texas and John H Kirby of Houston bought the Hammett and Gillespie farm in Glennpool for 165000 dollars. The 72 1/2 acre property includes five wells producing about 2500 barrels of oil daily.
National President Small of the Commercial Telegraphers Union declares the San Francisco Western Union office responsible for the strike.
The bid from New Orleans and Mobile financiers for a 2 million dollar refunding bond issue was accepted by the Mobile City Council.
A blaze in Portland destroyed the entire business section after starting in the upper story of Portland Drug Co. The fire spread rapidly to wooden structures, with unknown initial cause. Nearby reports note a Georgia Supreme Court decision upholding Cumberland Church actions by the general assembly.
Supt Powers notes candidates for governor promise to push new state normal and training school. Revenue agents to pursue delinquents and fund officers, plus sixteenth section lease holders affected by Supreme Court ruling. Camp Columbus draws crowds as Gov. Vardaman visits. evenings feature Lake Park, band music, and dancing at the pavilion.
A party from Champaign Illinois visits Natchez to install a tile factory on a railroad line outskirts with suitable clay. They seek donated site and concessions from citizens. Plant cost about $30,000 and would employ many skilled and unskilled workers. Other North Louisiana towns bid for the industry. The drainage method for Louisiana swamp cotton plantations gains popularity among hill planters and will be tested locally.
Among familiar figures in the next legislature is Malcolm Franklin of Lowndes, famed for dodging roll calls and never voting against appropriations. Also noted is Mabrey Jones, son of Steve Jones, killed near Lockhart in a logging accident involving an ox team. Meridian prepares for Walthall’s Brigade reunion Sept 25-26 with hundreds expected. ~1,000 veterans remain, many in Mississippi, with Capt. Spight Stenders sending invitations.
Prof J N Powers state superintendent announces both gubernatorial nominees pledged support for a state normal and training school for teachers. The Mississippi Teachers Association seeks at least 100000 in appropriations for building and equipment to support the normal school.
The Natchez Freight and Credit Bureau has petitioned the city council to compel Cumberland Telephone Company to restore cable service between Natchez and Louisiana points across the river. A committee was appointed to devise ways and means and has contacted the Nashville main office, but no progress has been made. Local business interests suffer from the continued outage.
Capt. J. F. Merty, immigration commissioner for Illinois Central, notes strong growth in thirteen Yazoo Mississippi Valley counties since 1900. He highlights influx of desirable white immigrants and a healthy, steady expansion beyond politics in Mississippi.
Two pigeons were captured at Kelley each wearing a silver band on the left foot. The first pigeon bore the word Repent and was killed by W. P. Denton. The second bore P. R.11 and is now with young Mary and Robert Flinn.
About 7 000 people witnessed the Confederate Monument unveiling in West Point with visitors from nearby towns. A special train delivered a battalion of infantry from Camp Columbus and Adjutant General Fridge and staff, who joined the parade and received a reception at the home of Harry Clay Terrell.
Natchez ice plant restarts after weeks of shut down caused by a collapsed wall. City had relied on external supplies while repairs were made.
Commander Robert Peary's dash for the pole is postponed due to ship repairs on the Roosevelt. The explorer must delay the expedition until the following year.
United States Steel Corp plans a 45 million expansion in Gary Indiana, adding to the original 75 million for the plant. Theodore V Halsey on trial in San Francisco suffers appendicitis with slim chances of recovery. In Columbus federal officials scramble over site for a new government building tied to a sixteenth-section dispute and a defective deed.
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