Current Cullings in Mississippi and Local Incidents
Trouble brews between oystermen shrimpers and packers over sealed measures and prices as the Biloxi branch reports 326 members. Lee County authorizes ten year 5 percent bonds for swamp land reclamation. Jones county candidate William J. Bonner defeats Henry Gill in a shooting, Gill wounded in Sandersville store incident on a $500 bond.
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William J. Bonner
Jones County
Henry Gill
Sandersville
Gill
Bonner
Liberty
Hightower to run in second primary for senate nomination
Two top Lafayette senate contenders will contest in a second primary without awaiting an attorney general opinion. Hightower, who claimed the county as a sole district, will not press that contention and will run next to the man ranked second on the ticket. A Meridian oil warehouse fire destroyed about 150 barrels of oil and axle grease, with tanks at the rear saved by the fire department. total loss estimated near five thousand dollars.
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Senate
Lafayette
Hightower
Lafayette County
Standard Oil Company
Meridian
Timber Theft Leads to Double Payment at Biloxi Shipyard
Four men allegedly rafted a $400 stock of hewn timbers stolen from Horn Island to Biloxi and sold to Taltvall's ship yard. An attorney from Scranton later claimed the logs belonged to a mobile firm, forcing the shipbuilders to pay again. The thieves remain at large.
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Biloxi
Taltvall
Scranton
Horn Island
Tarpon King of Pass Christian Lands 76 Pounder
A party of visiting and local anglers aboard the Queen of the Fleet at Pass Christian landed three tarpon weighing 76 pounds and near that size. The largest was caught by Mr. J. E. Hanson, with Captain J. T. McDonald and Johnnie McDonald close behind. Numerous tarpon were hooked as the party enjoyed the famed sport of fighting the monsters.
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Pass Christian
J. E. Hanson
J.T. McDonald
Johnnie McDonald
Jones County Fair Organizing Effort Reported
Enthusiastic citizens of Jones County form a fair association with several thousand dollars of stock subscribed. The plan aims to capitalize the company at about 10 000 dollars. A site midway between Ellisville and Laurel is chosen for the fair ground, with annual fairs expected if the project succeeds.
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Jones County
Ellisville
Laurel
Evans Pryor Dies in St. Louis Elevator Shaft Fall
Intelligence from St. Louis reports Evans Pryor a West Point youth died instantly after falling down an elevator shaft. Pryor belonged to a prominent family and was a nephew of ex Congresssman Fox.
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St. Louis
Evans Pryor
West Point
Young Pryor
Fox
Mass Meeting Condemns Sheriff Campaign Pact
A mass meeting of democrats in Natchez denounces an agreement between two sheriff candidates for the second primary. It is alleged under the deal the loser will be named deputy, prompting condemnation by attendees.
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Natchez
Boy Dies After Rail Yard Accident in Meridian
Nine year old Mack Higganbotham fell under a switch engine in Meridian rail yards and suffered fatal injuries requiring amputation of both legs. He died. Prof J C Hardy, president of Mississippi Agricultural College, will lead a farmers institute at Wesson on August 21 to discuss tracking and farming interests.
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Meridian
Mack Higganbotham
J. C. Hardy
Mississippi Agricultural College
Farmers’ Institute
Wesson
Water well reaches good flow at 300 feet in Hattiesburg
Contractor Doyle reports strong artesian flow at 300 feet in Hat tiesburg. This 3 inch well is the third for the city, with all three showing fine flows and promising water supply.
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Doyle
Hattiesburg
Copiah County Accepts New Jail Building
Copiah county board of supervisors accepted from the contractors the new jail building recently completed at a cost of 12000 dollars.
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Board of Supervisors of
Copiah County
Islander Hunger Amid Jamaica Storm Devastation
Kingston Jamaica reports heart rending scenes across the eastern and northern districts after a hurricane. Port Antonio houses thousands of homeless seeking shelter in ruins and the island prison. Those left outside crowd beneath ruined walls as railroad sheds fill with women and children while merchants distribute food and green unripe bananas.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Port Antonio
Halim Put to Death by Court Martial in Monastir
A court martial in Monastir condemns Gen Darme Halim to death for the murder of M Rostkovski the Russian consul at Monastir. The sentence is carried out immediately. A second gendarme receives fifteen years penal servitude.
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Constantinople
Monastir
Halim
M. Rostkovski
Kingston Hurricane Carries Heavy Loss At Port Antonio
Washington reports a cablegram from Kingston Jamaica stating Port Antonio is greatly damaged by a hurricane with many dead and seriously injured continually reported to the American consulate. The consulate notes extensive destruction and casualties in the affected area.
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Washington
State Department
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Antonio
Humbert Trial Faces Dramatic Court Moments
In Paris Madame Therese Humbert continued her dramatic declamatory statement in the Humbert trial as the judge struggled to restrain her. She accused money lender Cattaui of robbery and usury and said she expected to depart the courtroom with her head held high and vindicated.
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Paris
Therese Humbert
Humbert
Cattaui
Jackson News and Notes Trial of a Mississippi Election
In Mississippi news a question to be decided by the attorney general arises from De Soto county election irregularities after a chancery clerk race where the top vote getter was shot before the committee met. Jeff Truly is named to the supreme court bench replacing J H Price. Wallace McLaurin is named Democratic national committeeman to fill a vacancy. Governor Longino reappoints H L Muldrow as Starkville chancellor.
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Jeff Truly
Supreme Court
Ant
Carter
Joseph Power
William Williams
F. A. Cruz
Jas. K. Vardaman
R. L. Bradley
John D. McInnis
D. McNair
F. M. Sheppard
Messrs. McLaurin
Potter and Weill
Fayette
Supreme Court of Mississippi
J. H. Price
Mississippi
Judge Price
Terriall
Terrall
Judge Truly
McLaurin
Longino
de Soto
Chancery
Williamson
Wallace McLaurin
Honrud Russell
Jones
National Committee
Mississippi Election Outlook Before Second Primary
Statewide mood builds toward the final week of the six to eight month campaign. The August 27 primary will decide governor and railroad commissioner in districts one and two. Governors candidates mingle with voters as results flow in rapidly after polls close, with most precincts expected to finish by 7 or 8 pm and early returns by 10 pm.
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Interior
Jackson Officials Seek Lower City Insurance Rates in New York
Mayor and R A L Kennington of Jackson, head of the Jones Kennington dry goods firm, travel to New York with city council and business leaders to press for reduced city insurance rates. They will meet major insurers after inspector Johnson’s prior recommendations on fire department upgrades and water pressure. The board is prepared to implement further measures to secure the cut.
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R. A L. Kennington
Jackson
Jones-Kennington Dry Goods Company
New York
Johnson
Prison sergeant reports record state crops this year
Mr Dodds a traveling sergeant of the penitentiary returns from the delta and says the state crops are in fine condition. He predicts the finest crop in years with unusually good corn a large pea crop and abundant hay. Net profits from prison farms this year should surpass former years unless something untoward occurs.
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Mr. Dodds
Delta
Prospects of Better Facilities for Natchez Railroads
The Natchez and Gulf Railroad announces first mortgage bonds floated and plans to start work soon. Hamburg may gain three railroads with surveys crossing the town limits near Pearl and Leaf river and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley depots. The Natchez line promises a Wildwood Springs hotel, signaling suburban growth. in Vicksburg two wagon drivers collided, injuring Harry Fuller with a broken rib.
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Natchez and Gulf Railroad
Hamburg
Pearl and Leaf
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley Railroad
Wildwood Springs
Harry Fuller
Hossley
Vicksburg
Mulberry Atreat
Fuller
Kansan’s deadly outburst at band concert shocks Winfield crowd
Gilbert Twigg, a former Philippine soldier in Winfield Kansas, opened fire on about 3000 concertgoers after being angered by the band. He used a double barreled shotgun and a revolver, killing three men and fatally wounding three others while injuring twenty more before a policeman fatally shot him.
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Crazy Kansan
Winfield
Kxt
Gilbert Twigg
Philippines
No Money Order Blanks Plague West Jackson Post Office
West Jackson station cannot sell money orders due to a shortage of blanks though it has the highest southwide sales record. Blanks ordered a month ago were delayed by contract issues, preventing use at West Jackson because each station needs its own printed blanks from the central office. A separate incident reports John Hall Jr of Crystal Springs dying after a northbound train accident where he was injured crossing cars.
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West Jackson
Post Office
Edwards
John Hall, Jr
Crystal Springs
Old Man Willis Campbell Found Dead Near Vicksburg
An elderly Black man named Willis Campbell of Hinds County was found dying on Graveyard road near Vicksburg and died before help could arrive. Coroner Marshall investigated and ruled death from unknown causes.
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Willis Campbell
Hinds County
Vicksburg
Marshall
Bishop Hendrick Receives Vatican Officials in Rome Visit
Bishop Thoms Hendricks, bishop of Cuba and the Philippine Islands, met officials of the propaganda at the Vatican. He also visited Cardinals Gibbons and Satoli. He is accompanied by his brother, Rev. Joseph Hendrick.
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Rome
Thoms Hendricks
Cuba
Philipine Islands
Watricad
Congregation of the Propaganda
Cardinals Gibbons
Satoli
Joseph Henrdick
Thomas Hendrick
Cebu
P.I
Vatican
Heelso
Santolli
FAVORS SOUL SAVING TRUST TO FOSTER REFORM
Religious leaders urge a trust in religious forces to channel wealth toward slum outreach and gospel work. Rev Bruce Brown argues against church proliferation and calls for funding churches where needed most to advance the kingdom of God. Dr H G Hamilton reports no yellow fever cases in Monterey and surrounding towns. Carnegie Steel director changes: W E Cory resigns as president. A O Binkey succeeds him. chairman of the board created with Judge James H Reed elected.
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Chicago
Bruce Brown
North Side
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
W. E. Cory
A. O. Binkey
Ainedeen
James H. Reed
Berlin Public Works Orders Tunnel Safety Review
The minister of public works has ordered a thorough examination of the Berlin underground system to determine necessary steps to prevent possible accidents.
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Berlin
Panic at Monastir and Krushevo Siege Report
Imperial forces seized Krushevo twenty three miles north of Monastir as insurgents besieged the city. A force of four thousand troops bombarded Monastir with artillery amid the ongoing uprising.
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Constantinople
Krushevo
Monastir
Rail Passenger Train Derailed in Saxony Tragedy
A passenger train derailed between Rothenkirchen and Oberkrantz in Saxony. Three people were killed and forty others injured in the wreck. Local authorities cordon the site as rescue operations continue. The incident raises safety concerns for regional rail services.
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Saxony
Zwickau
Rothenkirchen
Oberkrantz
Czar Attends Maneuvers at Pskoff Town
The czar and czarina left St. Petersburg to join the army maneuvers in Pskoff, a town about 162 miles away.
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Pskoff
St. Peteraburg
Here
Global and Local News Snapshots From Early 20th Century
A rapid digest notes Cuba executions in three cases, the cruiser Chicago reaching New York from Europe, and potential Bourbon or reform movements in Monastir. It mentions oil discoveries near Jennings Louisiana, the British Parliament prorogation, and multiple regional incidents from Jamaica to Shreveport.
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Cuba
Chicago
New York
Europe
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Copiah
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S. D. McNair
Railroad Commission
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