Curtis, the American aviator wins prizes in Rheims contests
The Brandon News notes Curtias, the American aviator, is winning prizes in contests at Rheims France. It also reports the death of Mrs Martha Miller mother of Mrs Eunice Millie Lockwood in Crystal Springs Sunday and comments on southern industry and glove factory plans amid a shift toward protectionism and a West Point hazing crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtias
Rheims
France
Martha Miller
Eunice Millie Lockwood
Crystal
Springs
Cotton sheds in heat and a robbery ends in a funeral
Heat drives cotton to shed and a moonlight robbery attempt at a Montgomery store ends with the store owner’s son awake during the break in. The article notes a funeral Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Johnson
T. W. Bouchillon
Montgomery
Baseball Wits: Quick Thinking and Nerves Essential
Baseball enthusiasts argue players must think fast and keep steady nerves, while the average man believes it distracts from work and saps courage. The debate hinges on whether mental discipline or fear governs performance.
Independent Willam Travers Jerome Seeks Re election as D A
Willam Travers Jerome, described as erratic yet brainy and largely driven by impulses, announced his candidacy as an independent for re election to the district attorney position in New York.
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Willam Travers Jerome
New York
Helenic emblem rehoisted in Candia defying allied forces
Candia the largest city on the island rehoisted the Helenic emblem in defiance of the combined forces of England France Russia and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Candia
England
France
Russia
Italy
Harriman Sails Home After Europe Cancer Treatment
Harriman, famed railroad figure, travels from Europe to New York by ocean liner for stomach cancer treatment. His health updates provoke fluctuations in stock markets as investors watch his condition.
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Harriman
New York
Europe
Boy Hooks Huge Fish Ends in Tragic Detroit Drowning
A Detroit boy hooked a very large fish off a pier and was pulled into deep water where he drowned. The incident serves as a caution against attempting to angle for large fish without secure footing and proper anchorage.
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Detroit
Brooks Storey Dies Quietly in Hattiesburg After Release
Brooks Storey, the notorious express robber known for numerous jail escapes, died recently in Hattiesburg where he had lived quietly since his release from prison.
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Brooks Storey
Hattiesburg
Prson
Tragedy at Indianapolis Speedway Stains Indiana Sports
The killing of Billy Borque, a daring driver, and his mechanic Harry Holcomb during races at the new Indianapolis speedway darkens the Indiana city’s sporting reputation and shocks local fans and officials.
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Billy” Borque
Harry Holcomb
Indianapolis Speedway
Indiana
Roosevelts Reappear After Hippo Hunt Tale
The text recounts Theodore Roosevelt resurfacing after three weeks with a story of hunting a hippo that roared loudly. He reportedly shot the animal without trouble, noting that one cannot kill the man who built San Juan Hill.
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Theodore Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Ordinary life or facing imminent death which to choose
The speaker contrasts two stark paths, one a steady ordinary life with a stable alliance and years of happiness, the other a life of wealth yet burdened by the need to get affairs in order before an approaching end. The choice highlights mortality and responsibility.
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Harriman
British stance on black enfranchisement in the South
The British government, noting perceived problems of black enfranchisement in the United States, has declined to grant voting rights to black people in the South. An African Empire ballot is described as exclusively for those of European descent.
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United States
South
Gov Noel Narrates Mississippi Character Stereotype
Gov Noel describes a Mississippi man as unsophisticated after a theater performance in Washington. He recalls a line from the play that challenged impressions of Mississippi leaders. The remarks reflect regional stereotypes from a capital theater audience.
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Gov. Noel
Washington
Pittsburg Strike Near End as Militia Fire Suppresses Riot
The Pittsburg Pressed Steel Plants strike nears conclusion after several workers killed. Strikers, long armed with bricks and clubs, are finally subdued by bullets legally fired by the militia amid ongoing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Telephone man injures himself at Eunice soft drink shop
A telephone worker fell from a second floor window of a soft drink establishment in Eunice Louisiana and suffered serious bruising. The incident is noted with informal humor about intoxicated relatives.
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Eunice
Monroe Officer Shoots Man After Gun Snap Incident
A Monroe Louisiana police officer fires five shots at a Black man who allegedly snapped a gun toward him. The close confrontation prompts calls from city officials to discipline the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Kentwood Man Stops Black Attacker With Two Pistols
Dr. H. L. Lazar of Kentwood Louisiana shot down a Black attacker about to fire two pistols. The report says this rapid act is more expeditious than an ordinary surgical operation and notes that Blacks who defy authorities require heroic remedies.
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H. L. Lazar
Kentwood, la
Dowm
Shooting at Meadville Man Shocks Local Sunday Night
Sunday night horsemen rode to Ernest Newman's Meadville home and a gunman wounded him in the arm. The incident suggests that halting court proceedings does not guarantee safety or deter threats.
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Ernest Newman
Meadville
Newman
Special election fails to draw any voters in Greensburg race
In St Helena parish Greensburg a special election to approve a nine mill tax for a decade to build and maintain a school drew zero ballots. Voters stayed home as temperatures topped previous records.
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Greensburg St. Helena Parish
Meadville militia changes quiet after feud murder
Since militia arrived in Meadville after an attempt on young Newman son of Dr. A M Newman killed in a feud the chancery clerk elected after his father’s death reports quiet but warns that trouble may flare again at any time.
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Meadville
Young Newman
A. M. Newman
Chancery
Sultan Halts Fighting on Riff Coast in Morocco
The Sultan of Morocco has ordered his forces to suspend hostilities against Spain. The pause suggests a temporary halt as Moors had been the active side in the fighting on the Riff coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riff Coast
Morocco
Walter Wellman in Arctic Quest for North Pole
Walter Wellman of the Chicago Journal is stationed in the Arctic region searching for the North Pole. The issue arises whether Wellman will raise the American flag over the district or devote his time to soliciting subscriptions for the Record-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
Chicago Journalisst
Arctic
North Pole
Wellmans
United States
Record-Herald
Burglars Target Godwin Saloon as Safe Remains Cash Safe
Robbers entered the Godwin saloon while Mr Godwin slept with two pistols guarding an unlocked safe containing $16 000 to cash Iron Mountain checks. They took the revolvers but left the cash. A detective joked about a pickpocket lifting his watch.
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Godwin
Meridiam Colonel Seeks January Term Bill
Col Street of Meridiam pushes a bill for the January term governing homicide insanity. If a defendant is declared insane by physicians, a jury will determine the issue. If deranged, confinement follows without trial. if sound, trial proceeds without insanity plea. The notice warns reformers and alcohol advocates to take note.
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Col. Street
Meridiam
St Louis Doctor Fined $20,000 for Surgical Error
A St Louis physician was found liable for 20,000 damages after sewing gauze into a patient operated for appendicitis. The verdict serves as a warning to surgeons about leaving instruments or items in abdominal lockers during operations.
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St. Louis
Labor strife and politics blur in Pennsylvania crisis
The piece portrays worsening labor conditions in Pennsylvania and the Pittsburg district, noting a shift from politics to economics and condemning the slaughter of strikers as a stark example of the commonwealth's struggle to uphold the majesty of the law amid unrest.
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Pennslyvania
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Cat incident sparks $100,000 suit over window screen damage
A New York man is sued for $100,000 after kicking a cat through a wire screened window to punish it for scratching his child. The plaintiff claims eye damage from rusty particles and a hole in the screen, seeking damages amid a public safety controversy.
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New York
Senator PolauraI in Forest Speech on Tariff Debates
United States Senator McLaurin visited Forest to address a large audience at the circuit court. He spoke passionately about the democratic minority’s effort for honest tariff revision and was warmly applauded. The Scott Co. Register lauds him as a true voice of plain people and Mississippi toil.
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United States
McLaurin
Forest
Congress
Court House
Senate
Mississippi
Scott Co. Register
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Baptist Meeting in Jackson
Pears on and Brookhaven visitors are listed among a series of social items in Jackson. Health updates note Miss Mary Puckett ill with pallagra while Mrs Chas Wade recovers. Guests include Parker of Brookhaven and Mr. and Mrs. Roll returning from Indiana. A Baptist revival begins August 29 with Rev Wayne Sutton preaching at 11 am and a meal on the grounds for orphans from Jackson.
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The
Baptists
Wayne Sutton
Florence
Jackson
FANNIN Fishing and local news from Jackson area
Fishing dominates the week as Cr. E. Martin and others fish Skillet Lake. Visitors include Miss Ioie Owen Latham and Miss Eva Williams in Canton. Mr. Golden Langford returns from Good Hope. Hemby White wins as champion by felling a nine foot alligator after a long struggle. Crops are fair, cotton opening, packing near. Community notes cover visits, schooling, and local trips through Jackson and nearby towns.
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Ioie Owen ‘Latham
Eva Williams
Mrs. Williamson
Canton
Obituary for Tobe Steverson and birth of boy
Langford editor's note honors Tobe Steverson who died recently. He was a good neighbor and Oakdale Baptist Church member buried August 4 1909 in Oakdale cemetery with Woodmen honors. The piece recalls his kind word for all and smiles on meeting friends. Also reports birth of a son to Mr and Mrs C C Steverson on a recently announced Friday August 6.
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Tobe Steverson
Tobe
Oakdale Baptist Church
W. O.W
Oakdale
Cleary Health Quiet With Crop Troubles Mentioned
Health remains good in Cleary though crops suffer from a strong northeast wind harming corn and cotton. The note reflects a familiar topic previously voiced about agricultural conditions and needs.
Rain Revives Farms as Community News Flows
Special correspondence from Dobson Mississippi notes a soaking rain, visits by relatives, and local church activity. Rev. McDonald preached at Rock Hill M E B Church and three candidates sought baptism. Also listed are visits by Miss Etta and Miss Mamie Baker, the Gyllen family in Brandon, and other neighborly happenings.
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McDonald
Pelahatchie
Rock Hill M. EB
Rankin County Chancery summons to George Gayden
The State of Mississippi Rankin county commands George Gayden to appear before the Rankin County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in September 1909 to defend the suit of Mary Jane Gayden. Chancery Clerk A Gayden signs the notice on August 25 1909 with Ji R East as solicitor for the complainant.
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Mississippi
Rankin County
George Gayden
Chantery’ Court
Rankin
Mary Jané Gayden
Gayden
Chancery
Rankin County Chancery Citations Involving John Yoste Estate
E H Chiever administrator of John Yoste deceased cites Katie Shook and Chas Yoste and all heirs to appear at the Rankin County chancery court in Brandon on the fourth Monday of September 1909 to show cause why debts payment petition should not be granted. August 25 1909.
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Er. H. Chiever
John Yoste
Chancery
Rankin
Mississippi
Katie Shook
Chas. Yoste
Chancery Court
Rankin County
Brandon
E. H. Chiever
Gaydhn
Notice to appear in Rankin County court
Negro defendant Louis Beverly is summoned to appear before the Rankin County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of November 1909 to defend a suit filed by Lizzie Beverly. Clerk MO. A. Gayden issues the command, with Henry & Henry as solicitors.
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Mississippi
Rankin
Louis
Beverly
Seidstate
Lizzie Beverly
Angmet
A. D
A. Gayden
Henry & Henry, Solicitors
Rankin County citation notice against Herbert Smith
State of Mississippi Rankin County issues a citation directing Herbert Smith to defend Minnie Buchanan Smiths suit on the 4th Monday of September 1909. Clerk MO A Gayden notes the date August 5 1909 and solicitor H E Ll McCaskill.
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Herbert Smith
Chancery Court
Rankin
Minnie Buchanan Smith
Tliis
A. D
A. Gayden
HE. Ll. McCaskill
Notice of administration for O. R. Kersh estate
Letters of administration were issued August 4 1908 by Rankin County Chancery Court to W S Kersh surviving partner. All claims against O R Kersh deceased partnership must be probated with the Clerk within one year or be forever barred. W I Kersh Administrator Henry and Henry Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Kersh
Chancery Court
Rankin County
W. S. Kersh
W. I. Kersh
Henry & Henry
Notice to Tax Payers in Rankin County 1909 Rolls
Notice to taxpayers that the lend and personal rolls of Rankin county Mississippi for 1909 are open to inspection and correction. All taxpayers are hereby informed of the opportunity to review records and file corrections within the proper period.
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Rankin County
Migs
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W. S. May
Brandon, Miss
Gandsi
Louisiana
West Point
National Training School
China
Pittsboro
Polauri
Pearson
Mrs. Chas
Wade
Mary Puckett
Mrs. Turner
Parker
Brookhaven
C. H. Farish
Little Arthur Vine
J. E. Fisher
Ola
Verna Owens
Hattie
Annie May Cox
Mabel
Florzell Tanner
Annie Boehle
George Alig
Frank Broyles
Russell and Galloway Cox
Earl
Charlie Boehle
Carl Bierdeman
Carter’s Valley
George Hill
Wm. Harris
Wm. Hicks
Stacy Place
F. M. Roll
Littleaughter
Elsie
Carter's Valley
Mrs. Butler
D. P
Henry Stacy
Ison
Sundy
Cung Ladies
Effie
Chicago
Taylor
York
Jim
Frank
Taylors
Fannin
Cr. E. Martin
Skillet Lake
Bessie Granberry
Golden Langford
Good Hope
H. T. Ellis
Mrs. Ellis
Mrs. Collins
Hemby White
Hemby
Louise Lees
Climton Ellis
Chester White Ellis
Cottom
Henry Holcombe
Hugh Pierce
Misses Nelson
Anne Pierce
Crystal Springs
Mrs. Black
Madissam
Flora
Percy
Dr. Wilson
Byram
W. C. Johnson
Thomasville
Mr. Emmitt Ewing
Hinds
Charlie
Porter Russell
Mr. Lee Prisock
G. W. Pinsock
Famiy
E. P. Hitt
Hickory Ridge
Ollié Morris
Langford
Mr. Ye Baker
Cleary
Dobson
Miss
Mrs. John McDonald
Mr. Thomas
New Prospect
A. G. Baker
W. C. Barksdale
North Rankin
Etta
Glenn Gayden
Mamie Baker
Fannie May
Dandel
Cleveland Russell
Mr. Warwick
Light
M. E. Baker
Mrs
R. E. Gyllen
Baptist Church
Bunyard
Irene Atkins
Georgia Badoer
Katie
Henry Brown
Casper Russell
Cimatign
State of Mississippi
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