Weevil Fight Debate Divides Mississippi Farmers
Mississippi farmers hear Prof. W C Welborn arguing winter plowing offers little to head off the Mexican boll weevil in wet regions while U S Department agents urge more winter plowing. Welborn cites moisture in unbroken land aiding early cotton planting and stresses early planting and fertilizing as key to mitigating weevil damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Welborn
United States Commissioner of Agriculture
Philippines
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Welborn
Prof
Child Labor Reform Surge Aims at Lawmakers
Activists urge education and public sentiment to support child labor reform. Mrs. R. L. McLaurin leads the effort with broad support from both sexes to influence legislators once the new session opens. A public meeting is set for next Wednesday in Jackson with Mrs. McLaurin Dr McKelway and others to organize a child labor league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. McLaurin
King’s Daughters
Jackson
McLaurin
McKelway
Atlanta
Big Hand for Adams in Singer Sewing Case
Judge Henry C. Niles dissolved injunctive proceedings by Singer Sewing Machine Co to stop State Revenue Agent Wirt Adams from collecting a delinquent tax claim. The ruling follows Adams's prior success against the Y. M. V. road. The Singer claim totals about 350000 dollars across state, county, and municipal taxes, and the decision likely forces payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Niles
Singer Sewing Machine Company
State Revenue
Wirt Adams
Niles
Mississippi Charity Hospital seeks higher appropriation
The Mississippi State Charity Hospital at Vicksburg submits its trustees report to the governor for the legislature. They urge increasing annual support to 25000 due to rising patient numbers and higher costs for provisions and medicines. During the biennial period 4075 patients received treatment. the hospital is well managed under Dr. B. B. Martin and in first-class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi State Charity Hospital
Vicksburg
B. B. Martin
Duel Turns Deadly Near Rosedale On White River
A hunting party on the White River near Rosedale ends in a fatal gunfight. E. K. Wilson and brother are killed after a quarrel with W. E. Smart aboard a bateau. Smart kills EB K Wilson’s brother, then shoots himself in the head. One wounded man is hospitalized at King's Daughters Home.
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Rosedale
White River
E. K. Wilson
Brother
W. E. Smart
Smart
EB. K. Wilson
King’s Daughters
Farmers' Union Meetings Across Mississippi
In every Mississippi county local Farmers Union branches met per President G S Barrett call and Mississippi head quarters address by President J M Bass. Delegates to the state convention at Jackson in January were named, and reps chosen for the national mass meeting in Memphis January 7 to set cotton acreage for the coming crop year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Farmers’ Union
G. 8. Barrett
J. M. Bass
Jackson
Memphis
Fire Destroys Kosciusko Oil Mill Building
Fire swept the Kosciusko Oil Mill and Fertilizer Co plant damaging the linter and press rooms and costly machinery. Loss pegged at about 50 0000 dollars with insurance totaling 73 500 carried by twelve companies. The ruined section will be rebuilt immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko Oil Mill and Fertilizer Company
Linter
Therdan Na Nan An
Twleve Coma
Methodist Conference Preparations Complete in Jackson
All arrangements are completed for the Mississippi conference of the Methodist church session to be held in Jackson during the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Sunday Law Violations Indict 201 Theatrical Managers
Kansas City grand jury indicts 201 theatrical managers and players for violating the Sunday Law and orders each case to repeat the performance with bond posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Men Entombed In Virginia Mine Tragedy Toll Soars
In Monongah West Virginia a catastrophic mine blast at Consolidated Coal Co Nos 6 and 8 leaves 380 workers missing or dead. Six bodies recovered and five severely injured in a heroic but doomed rescue near the mine entrance. Authorities say methane gas likely ignited coal dust after a blast, with thousands of miners affected and large sections blocked by cave-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongah, W. V
America
Consolidated Coal Company
West Fork
West Virginia
Secretary Straus appoints Perkins special agent abroad
Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor announced the appointment of Albert G. Perkins of Memphis Tennessee as a special agent to investigate trade conditions abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trdae
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Albert G. Perkins
Memphis, Tenn
Currency Bill Drafting Subcommittee Authorized
The House Committee on Banking and Currency authorized Chairman Fowler to appoint a five member subcommittee to draft a currency bill addressing the current financial situation.
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
Fowler
Senator Dolliver to push DC child labor bill soon
Senator Dolliver chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor says a bill to prohibit child labor in the District of Columbia will be introduced in the Senate shortly and pressed for early passage. He has pursued the issue with great interest, convinced of its importance for the country’s future welfare, and may introduce a bill similar to Senator Dubois’s last session if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
Committee On Education Anddoalor
Committee On Education and Labor
District of Columbia
Senate
Washington
Dubois
Dynamite attack on New Orleans grocer Graffini
A dynamiting attempt targeted Charles Graffini, an Italian grocer, believed to be a Black Hand victim. The blast damaged Palmyra street area near Claiborne Avenue, shattering nearby windows. Graffini had led the Italian vigilance committee that helped capture Italians linked to the kidnapping and murder of 8 year old Walter Lamana last June.
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New Orleans
Claiborne Avenue
Charles Graffini
Palmyra Street
Graffini
Walter Lamana
End of money stringency nears in Chicago banks
Indications point to easing money shortages as Chicago banks report no new withdrawal notices and many cancellations. Deposits rise while no new clearing house certificates are issued and banks redeem substantial amounts of emergency currency. Registered mail volume at Chicago post office exceeds last season by twenty eight percent with Christmas approaching.
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Chicago
Directors Request Frees Fort Pitt Bank From Closure
At the comptroller of the currency office it was stated that Fort Pitt bank of Pittsburg was not closed by order of the comptroller. Directors requested Bank Examiner Cunningham to take charge on behalf of the comptroller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Fort Pitt Bank of
Pittsburg
Cunningham
Chicago unchanged says Kansas City failure will not affect local banks
President James B. Forgan of the First National Bank and Chicago clearing house chairman states that the closure of the National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City will have no impact on Chicago banks. He notes all Chicago banks’ creditors are debtors to Kansas City institution.
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Chicago
James B. Forgan
First National Bank
Chicago Clearing House Committee
National Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Aoki summoned to Japan to explain U.S. immigration issue
Ambassador Aoki has been summoned by the Japanese government to travel to Tokyo and present a full, detailed account of the United States immigration situation, including current policies and the status of Japanese residents.
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Aoki
Japan
Cocaine Crazed Man Fatally Shot After Augusta Rampage
A cocaine crazed Black attacker in Augusta Arkansas wounded seven white people including two women before a posse fatally injured him. The incident disrupted the town as authorities investigated the violence and hunted the assailant.
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Augusta
Ark
Successor Named in American Sugar Refining Co
Washington B. Thomas of Boston will succeed Henry O. Havemeyer as head of the American Sugar Refining Company. The announcement marks a leadership change in the sugar industry with Thomas assuming control from Havemeyer.
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Washington B. Thomas
Boston
Henry 0. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Irregularities Lead to Removal of Pensacola Cashier
J C Schudamore became cashier of the Pensacola Banking and Trust Company and was removed from office over alleged irregularities.
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J. C. Schudamore
The
Pensacola Banking and Trust Company
Mississippi Delegation Backs Bowers and Byrd for Committees
The Mississippi delegation in the House endorsed Congressman Bowers for a seat on the Congressional Committee and Congressman Byrd for a position on the Ways and Means Committee.
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Mississippi
House
Bowers
Congressional Committee
Byrd
Ways and Means Committee
Reckless Shooting at Governor Quilds Apartments
John A. Steele, described as insane, invaded the governor’s Boston apartments and fired at three labor leaders, two in serious condition.
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John A. Steele
Quild
Boston
Lsbor
Comptroller Seeks Banks’ Condition December 3 Call
National banks must file statements of condition at close of business on December 3 per the Comptroller of the Currency. Mrs. Clara Bloodgood, actress, committed suicide by shooting in Baltimore but retained influence. House Democrats adopt resolution for John Sharp Williams to appoint minority committee members.
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Clara Bloodgood
Baltimore
House
Democratic Caucus
John Sharp Williams
Mauretania Sets Eastbound Transatlantic Record
Queenstown arrival marks a new eastbound crossing record for Cunard Line with the Mauretania covering Sandy Hook to destination in 4 days 22 minutes and 28 seconds, beating the Lusitania’s 4 days 22 hours 50 minutes. A Republican convention is anticipated in Kansas City, Missouri. A bear from Alabama was served to President Roosevelt at the White House dinner Friday night.
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W. D. Elliott
Chicago
Natchez
Ransdell
Louisiana
Roosevelt
White House
Queenstown
Cunard Line
Sandy Hook
Kanthe Lusitanis
Sas City
Alabama
White Horse
Pollie Keeps House in a Sunny Keeping Room
A verse excerpt notes Pollie’s housekeeping in a cheerful keeping-room, contrasted with past chaos. It describes airtight decor, gleaming glass, and a lively seraphine while Pollie tries recipes from Mrs. Glasse, nurses a baby, and guards domestic peace amid old maids and fond memories. Edith Minster, in Youth's Companion.
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Pollie
Bright
Lily Dale
Rosalie
Jolly
Pollie Gally
Grandma Pollie
Edith Minster
Billy-boy Story From A Woodland Tale
A mother warns her three sons Josie-boy Charlie-boy and Billy-boy to stay out of the wood and water. Billy-boy disobeys, sneaks into the yard and woods, meets a dancing bear, and wanders toward a hollow tree where they share wild honey. The tale follows his perilous journey and curious misadventures.
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Josieboy
Charlie-boy
Billy-boy
Mrs. Brown
Josie-boy
Billy
Billyboy
Bear
Billy-boy's Return Home From Woodland Trials
Billy-boy trudges through a cold day with grapevines, bees, and a robin guiding him. He reaches home to a warm bath and blankets, while his brothers Josie and Charlie receive new city bought clothes, the hat missing for Billy-boy amid a cold in his head the next morning. Christian Register
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Billy-boy
Charlie-boy
Josieboy
Mother Brown
Josie-boy
Josie
Josie Boy
Christian Register
Canadian Handicrafts Drive Demand For Homespuns Abroad
Canadian homespuns gain traction in the United States and across Europe despite high duties. The Women's Art Association of Canada revived weaving in Quebec and the Maritime provinces, exporting to Italy, France, Holland, and Russia. Linen spinning, once waning, is being revived in Quebec and Newfoundland, with flax cultivation eyed for the maritimes. A depot in London supports orders, while artificial dyes give way to natural ones. The piece notes cultural exchanges and the Free Methodist church funds in England.
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United States
Canadian Courier
London
England
Italy
Sicily
Holland
France
Women’s Art Association of Canada
St. Louis
Art Association
Quebec
Brittany
Women’s Art Association
Prince Edward Island
Maritime
Northwest
Canada
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Mississippi News
Vicksburg Bank
Cortelyou
Panama
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of
Only
Miss
Mississippi Industrial Exposition Company
Blakeslee
Board of Trade Rooms
Adams
Virgina Mine
Wren Ee
Baby
Billy-boy Story
Louise H. Pope
Free Methodist Church
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