Politics grows rather active in Mississippi
Jackson reports a rising political tempo as the Vardaman faction organizes county clubs and addresses across the state. Campaigns for senate and legislature are shaping up with lingering activity by Alexander and Percy after March adjournment. Local notices include multiple residents traveling, visiting, and socializing in Brandon and Jackson.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Vardaman
Alexander
George B. Power
Percy
Congress
Jackson
William Crump
Greenville
Senate
United States Senate
Rural letter carriers gain $100 annual raise in 1911 bill
The House adopted Weeks proposed increases to rural carrier pay from $900 to $1,000 per year effective July 1 and boosted rural delivery funds to cover the rise. The plan foresees 2237 new routes within 18 months as De Graff plans expansion. The postoffice appropriation totals $253,047,868.
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Congress
Weeks
Committee On
Postoffice and Postroads
de Graff
Post Office
Senate
United States
Foley Kidney Pills Backache Relief Endorsed
Mrs. J. B. Miller of Syracuse reports kidney trouble and rheumatic pain. After two bottles Foley Kidney Pills her backache vanished and she now sleeps through the night without rheumatic pains. Sold by Brandon Drug Co.
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Bright
Cora Thorp
Jackson, Mich
Foley
Brandon Drug Co
J. B. Miller
Syracuse
N. Y
Foley Kidney
Brick walks and paint urged in Brandon streets
Brick walks are being laid in Brandon under Marshal Cottrell across the street by the Brandon Drug Company and Rankin County Bank, plus a crossing near the courthouse and livery stable. Additional brick sidewalks will follow to curb wet weather mud, while painting storefronts is also urged to brighten the town.
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Brandon
Marshal Cottrell
Brandon Drug Company
Rankin County Bank
Court House
Mississippi Prosperity Seen Through Regional Ties
Mr. C H Culbertson of New Orleans Interstate Trust Brandon visit praises town and Mississippi resources. Mention tax deadline, a lynching rumor near Pearl River, UT baseball schedule, opium raid links, Calhoun postmaster bond, red flag parade dispersed in NYC, Philadelphia wife cites correction, Florida senate race, Taft reciprocity treaty issue, and House honors late Rep Gilmore.
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S. W. Tinnin
Brandon
J. N. Whittington
Clinton
L. I. Lawrence
Buchanan
Latham
Minnie Brown
Walter Whittington
Jackson
Lenard
L. M. Moss
City
R. C. Latham
Rufus
W. H.watson
Meridian
H. D. Tinnin
F. W. Campbell
J. L. Campbell
Robert Haworth
Langford
H. R. White
Hemby White
Kate Slaughter
Willie Allen
Allie May Latham
Pat Allen
Oscar Latham
G. A. Brown
C. H. Culbertson
Pieans Inerstate Trust and Banking Company
Louisiana
Mississippi
Four Boys Kill Teacher in Galilee Incident
News from Rankin County reports Prof Edwards killed by a group of four boys near Galilee schoolhouse on January 24. Edwards stabbed McNair in the throat after drawing a knife. the other boys fled, one firing a shot. McNair died at home. no arrests reported. Also noted: Scott County farmers union opposes the county attorney office. Mary Desha, founder of the D A R, dies at 65 in Washington.
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McNair
Prof. Edwards
Galilee
Rankin County
Edwards
Ines
Mcair
Mendenhall
Scott County
Farmers’ Union
Hinds
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J. N. Slaughter
Goshen
W. H. Nicholson
W. C. Brown
Peter Minuit
New Yorker
New York City
Brandon Bank
Sidney L. McLaurin
Roy L. Fox
W. H. Barnes
Asst. Cashier
Santa Claus
Tex
Texas
Grapeland
O. P. Brown
Brown
R. F. Brown
Old Rankin County
Old Fannin
Hugh L. McLaurin
Dallas
Colquitt
Col. Frantz
A. J. Filgo
Verona
Lee County
Elkin
Judah
God
John Miller
R. M. Laird
Compere
Eyrsiplas
Douglas Bordeaux
Hattie
Crystal Springs
R. B. Stuckey
Vandy Bennett
L. L.bennett
Rexford
F. M. Nichols
Pearl
Oscar Robinson
King
Joe” Cannon
Europe
Harbin
Portugal
Manuel
Charles M. Schwab
London
Panama Canal
Hall Edwards
Birmingham
England
Keyport
N. J
Henry Johnson
Abberville
Natchitoches
New Orleans
W. C. Sheppard
New York
Javasvel, Jrilsm
Sam Cooley
Henry Miller
Pearl River
University of Tennessee
S.I. A. College
Elsie Sigel
James B. Stauddy
Calhoun, Miss
Nathan Kirkwood
Philadelphia
House of Correction
W. A. Blount
N. P. Bryan
Florida
Taft
House of Representatives
Samuel L. Gilmore
Mary Desha
The
Washington
Figaro
Figaro Preserver
Brandon Mercan
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