Mississippi Farming and Trade Push for Cotton Aid
The Mississippi agricultural and business page reports on the push for federal aid to expand cotton markets abroad, a Jacksonville conference urged Congress to sustain and increase funding, and vivid clips praise Southern farming success from the Harvey farm near McComb City to pooling at Water Valley. It notes experiments with coffee in Lauderdale, jute and storm cotton ideas, and oil prospects in Clay and Hinds counties, plus fraternal homes for widows and a booming truck farming scene near Holly Springs.
Treasury to Prepay Interest on Bonds in December
The Secretary of the Treasury will prepay interest on United States bonds on and after December 15 1906 with no rebate. Interest due January 1 on registered bonds will be mailed by the 15th. The prepayment amount totals about 12 000 000 dollars. Also noted, November surplus revenues reached 7 000 000 dollars, suggesting December may show surplus receipts. Marx Schaffer of Yazoo City exhibited the top Mississippi cotton bale at the state fair, selling for 24 cents per pound to win first prize. the long staple quality stemmed from carefully selected seed and handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Shaw
Treasury
Marx Schaffer
Yazoo City
Mississippi
Bailey
Texas
H. C. Pierce
U. T
St. Louis
Waters-Pierce Oil Co
J. W
H.C. Pierce
J. W. Bailey
Waldorf Astoria
Fifth Avenue
34Th Streets
Astor Court
New York
J. P. Gruet
Fourth National Bank
B. Heavery
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Lindsay House
A. D McGraw
Gainesville
Tex
Pierce
New York Exchange
W. J. Higgs
Henry Clay Pierce
Jos
W. Bailey
Chatham National Bank
Hutchinson
J. P. Graet
Waters- Pierce Oil Co
R. V. Davidson
Rousseau Selected to Succeed Admiral Endicott
Harry H. Rousseau has been chosen to succeed Admiral Endicott in coast defences, a development described as notable by Washington observers. This transition follows Endicott’s long service and signals continued emphasis on coastal fortifications amid ongoing security concerns.
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Harry H. Rousseau
Endicott
Fifty Million Wanted for Waterways Improvement
The national rivers and harbors congress opened in Washington with nearly a thousand delegates aiming to secure a $50,000,000 annual appropriation for systematic waterways improvement. President Cannon cautioned delegates not to demand too much at once while reports and nominations were handled at sessions. The convention discussed reorganizing the congress, proposed a board of directors, and urged broader membership to press for regular annual appropriations without regard to localities. The president asked Congress to grant authority to dismiss officers, citing a naval case where dismissal did not occur despite a conviction.
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Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Congress
H. D. Goulder
Cleveland
Cannon
T. J. Ransdell
Louisiana
John Barrow
Colombia
United States
Panama Canal
W. E. Sterrett
Dallas
Texas
Berry
Arkansas
J. W. Porch
New Orleans
Blanchard
Jamestown Exposition Bill Seeks $1 Million Loan
Representative Maynard of Virginia introduced a bill to authorize a government loan of 1,000,000 dollars to the Jamestown Exposition Company secured by gate receipts. He also proposed shifting the exposition dates to run from April 26 to November 30, 1907. Senator Burrows said he would push the Smoot case in the senate.
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Jamestown
Maynard
Virginia
Burrows
Senate
Morgan to address senate on Panama Railroad control
Notice in the senate states Senator Morgan will speak tomorrow on a resolution by Senator Pettus directing the Interior Canals Committee to determine what congressional action is needed to place the alleged Panama Railroad corporation under the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Senate
Morgan
Senator Pettus
Committee On Interior Canals
Congress
Panama Railroad
Isthmian Canal Commission
May Defy Labor Facing Gamble With Gompers
House leaders plan to defy AFL head Samuel Gompers by reporting all labor measures unfavorably except the Gilbert injunction bill and to report that bill favorably. The Gilbert bill, amended, aligns with the President and is expected to pass as administration policy. Speakers and leaders praise the President’s handling of labor and injunctions and aim to reject radical bills while pushing Gilbert through.
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House
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Committee On Judiciary
Gilbert
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Six year term proposed for president and vice president
Senator Cullum introduces a joint resolution to amend the constitution proposing a six year term for the president and vice president and barring reelection. The measure accompanies a broader amendment package. The California delegation reports reassurance that the president did not advocate forcing Japanese into white schools, and Californians support protecting Japanese and foreigners from violence. In Clifton Arizona flood news two bodies recovered, looting shot casualties, Detroit Copper Company dam caused flood, widespread destruction, transportation and business disruption, Herald building destroyed. Clifton is in Graham County at the Rio San Francisco bank.
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U. S
Cullum
California
Congress
United States
el Paso
Tex
Herald
Clifton
A. T
Chase Creek
Joe Throm
Detroit Copper Company
North Clifton
Coronado Railroad
Metcalf
Graham County
Arizona
Arizona and New Mexico
Rio San Francisco
Salt River
Annual Treasury Secretary Report Sent to Congress
The annual report of the Secretary of the Treasury was dispatched to Congress detailing fiscal year results, economic findings, and policy recommendations. The document outlines revenue collection, debt status, and budgetary trends aimed at informing legislative consideration and future financial planning.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Pipe Line Financed to Span Glenn Pool to Port Arthur
Robert Gailbraith principal owner of the Glenn Oil Pool today announced financing of the Mid-Contin ent and Port Arthur Pipe Line and Refining Company for $20,000,000 with English and New York capital to build a pipeline from Glenn Pool to Port Arthur. Construction to begin within six months.
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Robert Gailbraith
Glenn Oil Pool Today
Mid-Continent
Port Arthur
New York
Glenn Pool
Waters-Pierce money tied to Bailey case in Texas
Attorney General R. V. Davidson releases vouchers and letters showing Waters-Pierce Oil Co. loans to Senator J. W. Bailey for legal and personal expenses from 1900 to 1906. The documents accompany Bailey’s denial of accepting money and outline loans, drafts, and payments connected to Texas anti-trust cases and political support. Southern Railway begins inquiry into Spencer wreck.
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Davidson
Water-Pierce Co
Austin
Tex
Texas
United States
J. W. Bailey
H. Clay Pierce
Waters- Pierce Oil Co
Bailey
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Senator Bailey
Pierce
Waters Pierce Company
State of
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Government suit serves Rockefeller and Standard Oil leaders
Personal service has been secured upon John D Rockefeller and other Standard Oil magnates in the government s suit at St Louis The president in a special message asked Congress to enact a law giving him the right to dismiss army officers believed to be unworthy The suppression of the Seamen s Union by the Russian government caused a strike at Odessa France may impose a prohibitive duty on cotton seed and cotton seed oil to protect olive growers The Social Federation Congress opened at Boston The Louisiana Conference of the WW Finley was elected president Methodist church met at Shreveport of the Southern railway
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Mississippi
Clay County
Magee
Enterprise
Hinds County
Beaumont
A. H Longino
Sour Lake
Congress
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
St. Louis
Seamen’s Union
Odessa
France
Louisiana
NTA Board Dismisses Smathers Lou Dillon Doping Charge
The Board of Review of the National Trotting Association dismissed charges that B E Smathers doped the trotter Lou Dillon. In Washington it is believed the President may call a special session if key bills fail this session. The British government faces embarrassment over anti Asiatic sentiment in Africa and Australia.
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Board of Review of
The
National Trotting Association
B. E. Smathers
Lou Dillon
Washington
Africa
Australia
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Ana Ome
H. E Blakeslee
Jackson, Miss
Association
Jacksonville
Fla
Memphis
China
Conference of Southern State Commisioners of Agriculture
South
United States Congress
Southern States Commissioners of Agriculture and Agricultural Workers
Harvey
McComb City
Morrow
Pike County
J. M. Holoway
Lauderdale County
Farmers Union
Yallabusha County
Water Valley
Tupelo Journal
Aberdeen Examiner
Jute Trust
Masonic and
Odd Fellows
Hattiesburg
Masons
Meridian
Holly Springs
OUR
Washington News
Mr. Morgan
Panama
State OF Texas
Jos. W. Bailey
S. H. Nandani
D. W. Conrey
Henry and Stribbling
Waco
W.P. Oil Co
J.D. Johnson
Mr. Gruet
H. V. J. P. Gruet
H. Caudi
A. M. Finley
V. P
Henry
H. H. Stein
the Western Tel. Co
Lake Nebgamon
Wis
Andrew
St. Louis Mo
John
Southern Railway
Spencer
Social Federation Congress
Boston
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