Governor Russell Faces $50,000 Seduction Suit in Mississippi
Miss Franc is C Birkhead sues Gov Lee M Russell in US circuit court claiming seduction and abortion caused health ruin and $50,000 damages. The 1918 events span July to October with Russell then Lieutenant Governor. Birkhead threatened to shoot Russell last summer. case notes ongoing legal action. Also ad copy for Tanlac appears in the clipping.
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United States Circuit Court
Lee M. Russell
Francis C. Birkhead
New Orleans
Jackson
Mississippi
Russell
Miss Birkhead
Gov. Russell
United States District Court
T. R. Foster
Vicksburg
Campbell & Campbell
Yazoo City
Lespedeza as substitute for cotton in southern farming
An article by Dr. R E Lewis discusses lespedeza as a profitable legume for farm use, crediting Col J B McGehee with promoting its seed for soil building and animal feed. It covers growth, planting window February to May, yield estimates, soil tolerance, and its reseeding habit. Also includes a Rankin County bid notice for feed and supplies with deadline and clerk signature.
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South
Col
J. B. McGehee
Laurel Hill
Louisiana
Col. McGehee
Lewis. Lespedere
Mississippi Taxpayers League drafts permanent county bodies plan
The Mississippi League of Taxpayers urges permanent county organizations and biennial sessions in Jackson while the legislature sits. It calls repealing 1920 salary boosts for officials, abolishing the Railroad Commission, consolidating duties with penitentiary trustees, reducing school funding, curbing supervisor salaries and bonds, restricting relatives in offices, and investigating bonded indebtedness. It also proposes consolidations of offices, abolition of the State Tax Commission, and publishing tax vote questions by newspapers.
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Jackson
Mississippi League of Taxpayers
Railroad Commission
Board of Supervisors
Ussess
State Tax Commission
Conditions Improving for W F Runge at A V Rail Station
W F Runge, employed at the Brandon A and V railroad station, reports that his condition financially and economically after travels to New York Wellington and other eastern cities is much improved. He does not expect an early reduction of freight and passenger rates, stating conditions will not justify any decrease currently.
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W. F. Runge
A and V
Brandon
New York
Wellington
Giay
Mr. Runge
Rankin County Child Welfare opens at Johns Agricultural High School
Rankin County Child Welfare and Tuberculosis Field Service sets headquarters at Johns Agricultural High School in Beat five. A chest clinic will be held at the Johns office on Thursday the 16th of February and every two weeks thereafter. Ten clinics will be held on Thursdays. A dental clinic will run weekly for several weeks. Burnham of Brandon offers permanent teeth fills at reduced rates for examined school children. Picture shows and Schick tests have been given and smallpox vaccination parties grow popular as many pupils seek protection against the disease.
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Rakin County Child Welfare and Tuberculosis Field Service
Johns Agricultural High School
Beat Five
Johns
Burnham
Brandon
Rankin County
Lost leather hand bag in car on Park Avenue
Notice from a man in Idaho Falls seeking to return a lady’s leather hand bag left in his car on Park Avenue two weeks ago. Caller asks owner to prove ownership at his office and pay for the ad. he offers to pay for the notice if the owner can explain to his wife that he was not involved.
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Park Avenue
Idaho Falls
Missouri Senators Reed and Spencer spar over Newberry case
Washington the issues involved in the Newberry case echo the senate debate as Missouri's Spencer refutes Reed's charges and argues for Newberry's seat while Reed offers a brief reply before leaving the Capitol. The clash centers on facts versus alleged misstatements amid the ongoing seat contest.
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Missourin6
Reed
Spencer
Newberry
Washington
Senate
Missouri
Michigan
United States
Henry Ford
Theodore Roosvelt
Detroit
What Shall They Wear to Church Services
Ottawa priests condemn a church denial of admittance to young women in ski wear. Rev. Dr. Charles F. Martin says God cares about suitability, not attire, and would welcome women in ski pants if needed. Dr. H. V. Burch argues keeping women engaged is key, and barring entry for dress shows misplaced priorities.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Charles F.martin
H. V. Burch
House of God
Return Remarks On Newberry Seat Controversy
Mr Reed pledged to pursue a post mortem examination upon return and insisted on aligning with the written confession by the Republican majority regarding the Senate resolution that found Senator Newberry entitled to the seat but condemned excessive campaign expenditures.
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Reed
Senate
Newberry
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W. H. Barnes
Active Vice-Press
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Rankin County Child Welfare
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