RAYS DVANGE and a mine blast in Yolanda coal region
The Brandon News reports the Brandon Mississippi mail matter at the post office for the National Democratic Convention with a $100,000 expense offer while asking about delegates' travel costs. A Yolanda coal mine explosion in Virginia City Alabama kills sixty on Monday morning, with only about half the usual workers turning up.
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Denver
Colorado
Yolanda
Virginia City
Alabama
Four executives die in hunting accident on Rigolets
G Hawkins Norton customs agent of S C Rail road was shot and killed by Harry S Buckner commercial agent of the Big Four Rail road while hunting near the Rigolets La. Walter Grima prominent cotton broker drowned when a skiff capsized and A M Post commercial agent of the Southern Pacific Railroad was lost in the same incident. The foursome, all noted businessmen from New Orleans, were on a duck hunting outing that Sunday.
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Rigolets
G. Hawkins Norton
S. C. Railroad
Harry S. Buckner
Big Four
Walter Grima
A. M. Post
Southern Pacific Railroad
Grima
Norton
New Orleans
Grim Reaper
Convict Labor in Cotton Production Suggested to Boost Supply
Opinion notes convict raised cotton barely affects prices in a 13 000 900 bale crop and urges state action. It proposes using white convicts at Rankin Farm to manufacture cotton bagging, claiming 91 000 000 yards are needed to wrap the crop and would remove about 90 000 bales from the market.
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Rankin Farm
Statement on Negro Labor and Cotton Farming in Colonies
Sir John Roger, governor of a southwest African English colony, argues that natives will not work where cotton is grown and the European cannot endure the sun. He asserts that Africans will not work as much as possible, while whites will face sun exposure. cotton yields remain uncertain globally, with some regions attempting production but never reaching massive quantities.
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John Roger
South West Africa
Egypt
India
South's Supremacy Resource of Supply for Staple Op
A report notes the South controls a major share of a staple operation, with over half of the output currently produced by white labor. The piece discusses economic and social implications of regional labor practices and material distribution.
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South
State Depositories and Bond Reform for Mississippi Funds
The state keeps vast sums in the Jackson treasury with a $250,000 bond requirement for the treasurer. George R. Edwards Jr., nominated and elected for treasurer, faces bond issues due to personal property limits. A reform proposal suggests placing state funds in county banks with robust securities, earning interest and circulating money, preventing losses from bank failures and benefiting the public.
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Jackson
Geo. R. Edwards Jr
McCool
John Sharp Williams
J. K.vardaman
Mississippi
Bank of Deposit
United States
State
Herald critique of Senate leadership and steering committee
The Vicksburg Herald critiques Senator Culberson as leader while denouncing Bailey for alleged standards oil ties. It accuses the paper of bias against Senator McLaurin and misrepresentation in attacking a Democrat serving constituents and party.
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Vicksburg Herald
Culberson
Texas
Senate
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Standard Oil
Bailey
Anse
Herald
McLaurin
Senator Money
Senator McLaurin
Blackburn
Dubois
Taliaferro
Mcaurin
Money
Brandon Royal Arch Chapter Called Meeting Notice
Calling Brandon Royal Arch Chapter No. 121 to reconvene on Monday night December 28 at 7 30 p m after failed regular convocation and the Friday the 13th call to convene. This notice warns members to attend the scheduled session.
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Brandon Royal Arch
Jeffreys Davis and sermon at Brandon church
The item notes a correction that the junior Arkansas senator is Jeffreys Davis, not Jefferson, with a humorous comparison from the Clarion Ledger. It also reports Bishop T. D. Bratton will visit Brandon Sunday, conduct services at St Luke's Episcopal and return at 7 30 p m with all invited.
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Arkansas
United States Senate
Jefferson
Jeffreys Davis
Clarion-Ledger
T. D. Bratton
Diocese of
Mississippi
Brandon
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Rat Henry
Resolutions of Respect for J A Robin son
Resolutions note the death of the beloved wife of Brother Woodman aiid clerk J A Robin son. The Woodmen extend sympathy, honor her memory, and commend the family to the All Wise One. A copy will be given to the family, recorded, and sent to The Brandon News for publication. Committee signs: W P Chapman R L Davis W C Barksdale.
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Woodman
J. A. Robinson
Woodmen
Church
Brandon News
W. P. Chapman
R. L. Davis
W. C. Barksdale
In Memory of Mrs Robinson Pisgah Widow at Rest
Mrs Allen Robinson of Pisgah died last Saturday morning after months of illness due to consumption. She leaves a husband and seven children, the eldest a daughter aged years. The community offers sympathy and prays she is welcomed into heaven.
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Allen Robinson
Pisgah
For Sale 2000 Bales Choice Hay in Brandon
For sale 2000 bales of choice hay offered at 40 cents per bale. Seller A L Hughes based in Brandon Mississippi invites inquiries from interested buyers. Could indicate local agricultural trade opportunity with clear unit price and contact.
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A. L. Hughes
Brandon
Miss
Egg Prairie State Incubator for 400 Chick Cyphers
Classified notice for a double brooder incubator capable of handling 400 eggs from Egg Prairie State Incubator. Item described as in good condition with both units as new. Price listed at $8500. Contact R. P. Walters for purchase details.
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Prairie State
R. P. Walters
Strayed or Stolen Mare Mule Near Brandon Mississippi
Notice from W B Easterling of Brandon Mississippi seeking information about a sorrel mare mule missing since around November 14 1907. Describes small defect above the hoof on the left hind leg and states the animal was in fine shape. Reward offered for information.
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Brandon
W. B. Easterling
Miss
Marriage Licenses Listed For Local Readers
James W. May and Bessie Patrick. G S Thrash and Ossie King. Estes Q Smith and Bessie English. Wayne Miler and Beulah Wallace. George H. Sherrell and Margaret Ruth Shaw. Jessie Lowe and Grilla Hendrick. Ed Fore and Mamie Burnett Brandon. Lewis and Georgie Ann Crawford. Jerry Kendrick Jr. and Bertha Ta. Brown and Lizzie Thurman. Albert Aan and Lola Prtray.
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Jas. W. May
Bessie Patrick
G.S. Thrash
Ossie King
Estes Q. Smith
Bessie English
Wayne Miler
Beulah Wallace
Geo. H. Sherrell
Margaret Ruth, Shaw
Jessie Lowe
Grilla Hendrick
Fore
Mamie Burnett
Brandon
Lewis
Georgie Ann Rawford
Erry Kendrick Jr
Bertha Ta
Brown
Lizzie Thurman
Albert Aan
Lola Prtray
Bargain in a Home Near High School Boundaries
A brand new house with water, a small barn, and 5 acres of good farmland lies inside the corporation near the high school, with taxes saved by outside-limits land. Priced at 1350 cash or 15 down and balance in twelve months, with interest. Carl Stingily of Pelahatchie is the contact. a warning to trespassers is noted by J. C. White.
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Carl Stingily
Pelahatchie
For Sale or Rent 60 Acre Brandon Property
60 acre home with six room dwelling, out-house, pecan grove and farming implements in Brandon. Contact J R SNEED or T F D M MAYERS.
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Brandon
J. R. Sneed
Wedding at First Baptist Church Residence
A pretty wedding took place last night at the pastor’s residence of the First Baptist Church a popular spot for young couples at Christmas. The groom, Mr. F Matthews a valued street railway employee, married Miss Mable Morris of South State street in a ceremony conducted by Rev. W F one among numerous friends in attendance.
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First Baptist Church
Street Railway
Mable Morris
South State Street
W.F
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Starkville
Samuel J. Meltzer
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
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Jeffreys
South Carolina
Jeff Davis II
Jeff Davis
Jeff Davis J
Clarion Ledger
Neff Davis
Mrs. Robinson
Heaven
Y. C
A. Taylor & Son
Pelahatchie, Miss
J. C. White
Boys
Brandon Mercantile
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