Quin Bill Declared Unconstitutional By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court issued an informal ruling finding the Quin elective judiciary bill unconstitutional under section 145 of the organic law. Governor Noel hailed the decision as a victory, while supporters vow to push the measure through the Senate, arguing voters can still influence appointments and the governor’s power remains intact.
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Noel
Supreme Court
Senate
Times-Democrat
Mississippi
Kentucky
United States
Finance Committee
House
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Temporary Receivers of Mutual Reserve Life Ins Co
Temporary receivers were appointed by Justice Platzek in the New York State Supreme Court on the application of Attorney General Jackson. The company is now under receivers appointed by the United States Court on an application by a committee of policy holders.
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Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Justice Platzek
New York State Supreme Court
Jackson
United States Cour
Senator Latimer Dead in Washington
Senator A. C. Latimer of South Carolina died in Washington, according to reports from the capital. The passing removes a long serving member of the Senate, prompting tributes from colleagues and calls for official notices.
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Senator Latimer
A. C. Latimer
South Carolina
Washington
Senate and House adjourn in memory of Senator Latimer
Both chambers adjourned as a mark of respect to the memory of Senator Latimer of South Carolina, honoring his public service and legacy.
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Senate
House
Senator Latimer
South Carolina
Railroads Under ICCT Wage Scale Investigation
The Interstate Commerce Commission has begun work investigating wage scales of railroads, aiming to determine whether pay structures comply with regulations and affect operating costs and labor relations.
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The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi Agriculture and reform push gains public backing
Mississippi faces a pivotal push to develop natural resources and boost farming via education, fairs, and competitive crop contests. Judge Norrell proposes county funding for crop prizes. bills for agricultural schools and cotton protection progress, while critics warn against overextended notes linked to fertilizer contracts. The Laurel Chronicle urges caution to Union members to avoid financial entanglements and stresses home-grown fertilizer experiments.
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Norrell
Rankin County
Leet
Boards of Supervisors
McRae
Mississippi
Laurel Chronicle
Chronicle
Laurel Banks
Speaking well of one’s community urged for self restraint
A speaker is urged to either find a place where he can speak well of the community or keep silent. The idea stresses personal responsibility to avoid negative or harmful commentary and suggests a better community could be found if sought diligently.
Unions of Tennessee and Kentucky Buy Syrup from Mississippi
The Unions of Tennessee and Kentucky are purchasing syrup from the Union of Mississippi in a regional trade transaction. The agreement outlines a steady supply arrangement with Mississippi producers, reflecting cross-state cooperative procurement.
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Tennessee
Kentucky
Mississippi
Rural coal inspection statute proposal gains support
The article argues a coal inspection law would benefit rural districts while towns use electricity and gas and country residents rely on oil. It contends oil prices are the same as elsewhere with no protection and condemns imported oil from other states dumped on residents without knowledge of its quality.
Bold Diamond Robbery in New Orleans Jewelry Store
In broad daylight a $15,000 heist occurred at M. Waldhorn & Co. on Conti and Royal streets. A buggy pulled up, a thief shattered a window, grabbed trays of diamonds, and fled as a crowd chased them. The store’s trays held 112 diamond rings valued between $15,000 and $20,000.
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New Orleans
M. Waldhorn & Co
Conti
Royal
Choate Praises Washington in University of Pennsylvania Oration
Joseph H. Choate of New York delivered a stirring address at the University of Pennsylvania academy of music during university day exercises. He argued that even if the Revolution had failed, Washington’s name would be cherished, likening it to Gen. Robert E. Lee’s enduring legacy admired across regions.
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Joe Choate
Philadelphia
Washington
Joseph H. Choate
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Academy of Music
Choate
George Washington
Harvie Jordan Reelected President of Southern Cotton
Dallas, Tex. Harvie Jordan again accepted the presidency of the Southern Cotton Association to avert disruption. He had earlier said he could not serve further, but the executive committee elected him, amid factional contest that threatened division of forces.
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Harvie Jordan
Dallas
Tex
Southern Cotton Association
Brokers Sentenced After Embezzling Stock in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg two brokers E. D. Gartner and A. J. Harnack were convicted of embezzling 400 shares of American Sewer Pipe Company stock worth 12000 dollars entrusted by R. M. Francey. Judge Joseph M. Swearinger sentenced them to 250 dollar fines one half the costs and to a year and three months in the Western penitentiary, a harsh sentence that drew gasps from spectators.
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Pittsburg
American Sewer Pipe Company
R. M. Francey
E. D. Gartner
A. J. Harnack
Western Penitentiary
Joseph M. Swearinger
Criminal Court
Harriman Victory Over Illinois Central Stock Vote
Judge Ball of the superior court dissolved the injunction secured last October by Stuyvesant Fish. The injunction restrained Harriman interests from voting 281,231 shares of Illinois Central stock at the annual meeting. The court denied the theory that Illinois law forbids foreign corporations from owning or voting stock in a domestic company.
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Harriman Victory
Chicago
Ball
Superior Court
Stuyvesant Fish
Harriman
Illinois Central Railroad
Fish
Illinois
Missouri insurer licenses to be refused under new cap
Jefferson City announces that W. D. Vandi ver will refuse to re issue licenses for Metropolitan Prudential and Equitable life insurance when they expire on March 1 while the validity of the new insurance law is tested. The Missouri legislature enacted a law prohibiting insurers from paying officers salaries above 50000 a year.
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Jefferson City
W. D. Vandiver
Metropolitan
Prudential and Equitable Life
Missouri
Consideration Postponed on Littlefield Liquor Jurisdiction Bill
The House Committee on Judiciary postponed until March 6 further consideration of the Littlefield bill. It would grant states jurisdiction over liquor as it crosses state lines, currently a matter of interstate commerce. Indications are unfavorable to passage.
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House Committee On Judiciary
Confederate Dead Graves Marking Resolution Passed
A joint resolution to mark graves of Confederate soldiers and sailors who died in northern prisons, buried near those prisons, was reported by Senator Foraker from the Military Affairs Committee and passed by the Senate.
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Burkitt
House Committee On Education
Tthis House
Senate
House
Vicksburg National Military Park Commission
Maud Ballington Booth
Rankin County
Jackson
Representatives’ Hall
Booth
Noel
Washington
Senator Foraker
Committee On
Detectives Penalized for Malfeasance in Whitaker Case
Five detectives who accompanied Edward Whitaker to the New Orleans World office were found guilty of malfeasance in office. All but Special to the Inspector Glynn received penalties for failing to arrest Whitaker after he assaulted the editor of The Morning World.
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Edward 8. Whitaker
New Orleans
Railroads not planning broad wage cuts say officials
Washington report says no concerted action to cut wages. Southern systems may readjust some scales to reduce operating costs, aiming to match conditions as of a year ago. Chicago Great Western taps potential wage cuts. receivers deny plans. Knapp and Neill prepared to act under Erdman law if needed, but no immediate dispute.
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Mississippi
Cotton Associaciation
Farmers’ Union
Institute
Boys Corn Club
Union
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern
Southern Railway
Louisville & Nashville
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line
Chicago Great Western
Knapp
Charles P. Neill
Roosevelt
Neill
No Wage Reduction Assured by East Railroads
Railroad brotherhood committee reports no wage cuts expected from large East lines while hearing encouraging signals from the West and South and adjourns the session.
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New York
Standstill in South Loniginma Farm Work
Ad truck farming stalls as fields stay water soaked making ground preparation for planting impossible. Scraping and mulching berries cannot proceed, delaying crop production in the region.
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South
Loniginma
Isthmian Canal Commission Announces Staff Reductions
The Isthmian Canal Commission begins reducing personnel across building construction and mechanics divisions and also trims clerical staff on the isthmus.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Isthmus
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