Grave oversight prompts arrest in Meridian abuse case
J B Eastman a Meridian social figure was arrested aboard a passenger train on a charge of cruel and improper treatment of his wife Madge Stone formerly ex Governor Stone's adopted daughter. A large gun was found. a warrant was sworn by Col H M Street after she sought protection. Eastman was briefly released and Mrs Eastland proceeded to Henderson Tennessee for safety.
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J. B. Eastman
Meridian
Cial
Madge Stone
John M. Stone
van Hand
Eastland
Henderson
Tenn
Eastand
Warren
Col. H. M. Steel
Legislailure
Col. Street
Tennessee
Miss Stone
Newton Chosen For East Mississippi Baptist College Site
The General Baptist association committee selected Newton as the site for Clarke Memorial College after bids from six towns, with Newton offering the highest incentive and best accessibility. The group declared education needed in East Mississippi and vowed to establish a college under association supervision. A separate notice warned that many charters are not recorded by county clerks, a potential legal flaw in corporate formation. A Newton resident, Tuly Chasten of Clay City DL, was killed instantly by a northbound Illinois Central train near Oxford station while attempting to board the emigrant freight.
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New Baptist College
General Baptist Association
Clarke Memorial College
Bay Springs
Newton
Tay
Mississippi
Secretary of State
Chancery Clerk
Tuly Chasten
Clay City
Illinois Central Railroad
Oxford
Nok
Emma Dap Sin
Ingen Kilied
Petition For Pardon In Hammond Dickey Case
The Hammond Dickey criminal assault case is before Governor Vardaman in pardon proceedings. Dickey, the first white man sentenced to life for assault on a negro, was tried in Coahoma County Circuit Court in 1904 and upheld by the supreme court. His attorney is Earle Brewer, a former governor candidate. Major Lamar Fontaine, Sheriff M. J. Bouldin, W. A. Alcorn Jr., J. W. Cutter and others signed the petition.
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Hammond Dickey
Vardaman
Dickey
Coahoma County
Supreme Court
Earle Brewer
Brewer
Cohoama County
Lamar Fontaine
D. A. Scott
M. J. Bouldin
W. A. Alcorn, Jr
J. W. Cutter
Trains to be discontinued on Gulf & Ship Island line
Mr. 8. D. Boylston, general passenger agent, announces that starting Sunday, Dec. 1, trains Nos. 109 and 110 between Jackson and Columbia will be discontinued. The Jackson board of trade lobbied for continued service, but the routes run at a loss. Illinois Central also plans to drop No. 34 southbound from here at 4:30 p.m. A Jackson board meeting Saturday will discuss protesting the abandonments to the railroad commission.
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D. Boylston
Gulf & Ship Island Road
Jackson
Columbia
Jackson Board of Trade
Illinois Central
Railroad Commission
Unveiling of Confederate Monument on Confederate Day
A large Bradon crowd witnessed the unveiling of a Confederate monument by the Daughters of the Confederacy. The day was fair despite rain. General Lee was absent and Gen Lowry could not attend due to his son's death. Mr Stinson of Columbus erected the shaft. local and visiting dignitaries spoke briefly.
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Bradon
Daughters of the Confederacy
Lee
Gen. Lowry
Stinson
Columbus
Will Montgomery
Charles Hooker
Sam Watts
Geo. Todd
Texas
Special agent named for Mississippi farm work
Mr G H Alford of Pike County is appointed a special agent of the agriculture department Bureau of Plant Industry. He will direct demonstration farm work in southern Mississippi counties next year as the government expands its corps of agents, aiming for three to five per congressional district. Dr S A Knapp supervises the southern bureau work.
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G. H. Alford
Pike County
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
S. A. Knapp
South
Competitive Examination Notice for Cadet Selection
Congressman McLain announces a competitive examination at Brookhaven on December 21 to select a cadet for the United States Military Academy from the Seventh District. Examiners are Hon. J. A. Naul and Prof. Scott. Applicants must be district residents, between 17 and 22 years old. McLain will appoint the best-qualified applicant as determined by the examining committee.
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Congressman McLain
Brookhaven
United States Military Academy
Seventh Congressional District
J. A. Naul
Scott
McLain
Three Towns to Have Phones Soon
The telephone system nears completion as Leakville and Merrill Telephone Co sought a franchise from Lusedale two months ago. Once finished it will connect Lucedale, Merrill, and Leaksville with service.
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Leakville and Merrill Telephone Compa
Lusedale
Lucedale
Merrill and
Leaksville
Despondent Lambert Woman Ends Life With Revolver
Mrs. C H Wilkins of Lambert faced ongoing ill health and personal crisis. The despondent woman secured a revolver and, after shouting a final remark, died by her own hand. The report notes the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and the ongoing distress she endured.
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C.H. Wilkins
Lambert
Berioun Collision In Amoy Chinese Vessel Involved
A German fatinele collided with a Chinese boat at Amoy China. One German and another person were injured in the incident reported from the scene. Details remain limited as authorities investigate the collision and its causes.
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Amoy
Hina
Alchives
Ware
Knowing Christ Sermon at Irving Square Presbyterian Church
The sermon by Rev. ra Wemmell Henderson at Irving Square Presbyterian Church on Luke 24 31 32 asks believers to seek a personal immediate experience of Christ. He argues that spiritual perception comes from intimate communion not sensational signs, urging faith in God’s present power and urging the church to offer a living God who speaks today.
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Brooklyn
Irving Square Presbyterian Church
Hamburg Avenue
Weirfield Street
Ra Wemmell Henderson
Jesus
Tours
Lord
Christ
God
Emmaus
Jesus Christ
You
Goa
Calvary
Moses
Church of Christ
Paul
Abraham
Beecher
Spurgeon
Carpenter
Nazareth
Fathers
Church of Jesus Christ
Presbyterian
the Baptist
Methodist
Congregational
Palestine
Grandma Romance and a Mischievous Boy
A Nebraska State Journal piece recalls a playful scene where a boy clings to his grandmother, asks for mince pie, and imagines a future with grander gifts. The memory shifts to a separate line about Sir Archibald’s escape thanks to a clever friend, noting a New York Telegram reference.
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Nebraska State Journal
Archibald
New York Telegram
Fishing with Electric Light Attracts Local Fish
Bud Ashlock, a top local angler, unveils a new device to lure fish: a wire along the fishing line powers a small electric light near the hook. When activated from shore, the light attracts fish within about fifty yards, guiding the first to strike the line. The town awaits reports from Bud on its effectiveness.
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Bud Ashlock
Bud
Elizabethtown
Flea Jumping Factoids From St. Nicholas
A St. Nicholas piece notes that a flea can leap about two hundred times its height and usually lands on its feet though smooth surfaces may hinder grip. Its six legs aid balance during jumps and kicking rights it when upside down. Wings are vestigial scales, useless to the insect yet helpful to classification.
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St. Nicholas
A Prized Legacy From A Poignant War Tale
The piece recounts a Poitiers era skirmish where Scottish soldiers fought for France. Sir Archibald Douglas, captured wearing a noble lord’s armor, endures mockery as Sir William Rameau exposes him by insisting on removing his boots. Laughter follows the implication of hierarchy and identity.
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Poitiers
Sir Archibald Douglas
William Douglas
William Rameau
Colluthie
Sir Archibald
Rascal
Douglas
Sir William
Ramsay
Harold's Surprise Egg Mystery Revealed
Harold loves visiting Aunt Minnie and tasks from feeding chickens to milking cows. A newborn calf hatches in the hen house causing Harold to question how many eggs hatch a calf, prompting Aunt Minnie to explain the mix up while Harold holds his own quirky belief.
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Harold
Aunt Minnie
John
Susan
Minnie
Uncle
Washington Star
The Busy Bees and the life of the hive
Dame Nature wakes the bees from winter slumber and they emerge from hives to work. The queen rules a busy royal hive while drones loaf, and workers build wax stores for honey. Japan now operates factories refining 15,000 tons of sugar monthly with capacity to double.
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Dame Nature
Bees
Roy
Japan
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