Prohibition Push Heads Mississippi Address January 9 1908
Mississippi prohibitionists plan a mass meeting in Jackson on January 9 1908 to urge lawmakers to extend local option laws statewide and pursue a constitutional amendment. W T Lowrey chairs the State Prohibition Committee and appeals for broad county and community representation across the state. The notice cites ties to the state executive committee and calls for all Mississippians to join the effort.
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Dramshop
Mississippi
Water Works Bonds Sold To Rollins Co Of Chicago
City of Jackson transfers 196000 in water works bonds to Rollins & Co of Chicago. Mayor Wharton and City Clerk Lusk sign the bonds. delivery to occur at once as Jackson assumes control of the waterworks plant. Purchasers faced cash-closure issues due to financial strain at money centers.
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City of Jackson
Rollins & Co
Chicago
Wharton
Lusk
Messrs
Pripay
Ks Company
Pecu Dustpan Innovation Attracts Housewife Interest
A North Carolina inventor patents a dustpan with a long open receptacle at the end of the tray and a drop mechanism. The device collects dust on the tray and releases it through a central opening into the receptacle when the handle and cover are lowered, enabling transfer without spilling. The feature is described with mechanical detail and a trial in its current position.
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North Carolina
Scientific American
Just Occasionally
An employer asks if the clerk stammers and the applicant replies that stammering occurs only when he talks. The brief exchanges capture a dismissive interview moment and a nervous speaker’s quirk highlighted by the witness Sourire.
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Sourire
Monroe Docirne Champion John Barrett Bares South America Ties
John Barrett former US minister and director general of the International Bureau of American Republics told the American Political Science Association that the Pacific fleet cruise strengthens US influence in Latin America. He said South American publics welcome the ships, praising US naval power and Monroe Doctrine as a living factor in hemispheric competition.
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Madison
Wis
Evans
United States
John Barrett
American Political Science Association
Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Argentina
Colombia
Panama
South America
Europe
Pacific
Japan
Brazil
Argentine
Peru
Orient
Rio Janeiro
Callao
Root
Western Hemisphere
Mine Owners Jubilant Over New Turn in Goldfield
Captain W J Cox reports Governor Sparks weighing a special session as Roosevelt agrees to troops staying in Goldfield. Public sentiment favors the move and mine owners boast of gaining leverage. They refuse details but promise to press all their points.
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Mobile
Cotton States League
Compton
Mobile Southern League
Kgue
Southern League
Times-Democrat
Goldfield
W. J. Cox
Sparks
Roosevelt
Tests show antimony in bullets used by troops in Brownsville
Government experts report bullets fired by Negro troops in Brownsville, Texas, contained antimony. The finding challenges prior claims made by Senator Fo raker and related officials.
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Brownville
Tex
Foraker
Reprieve for Birmingham Murderer Henry Thaxton
Henry Thaxton, a Black defendant condemned for murder in Birmingham, received a fifteen day respite by wire as the execution date was postponed.
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Henry Thaxton
Birmingham
Senator Hale Backs Brownson in Naval Affairs Clash
Senator Hale of Maine, chairing the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs, endorses A Brownson amid his dispute with the president, signaling strong party backing and potential influence on naval policy.
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Hale
Maine
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Brownson
Birds and laws spark debate on protection and use
The piece argues for economic protection of birds and stricter laws to curb hunting. It cites harm to crops and ecosystems, notes losses from hunting, and urges public action and fair membership in civic efforts. It references women’s roles and a call for responsible citizen involvement.
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Nation Societi Son
Miss. Teviere Missississip
Italy
New York Yearly Trade Totals Show Revenue Rise
New York reports a financial downturn mood gives way to higher year end figures. Customs authorities project duties collected rising to about 9. imports total near 83 million dollars with exports around 52 million. Movements of goods, gold and silver withdrawals, and warehoused merchandise reach substantial levels, while agricultural sectors anticipate increased exports and farm visits.
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New York
Cann Senator Scott Seeks Nomination Through Lock Proposals
The draft reads like a political gambit where Senator Scott aims to secure the presidency by proposing canal lock changes. Frank H. Hitchcock comments on managing the campaign as the government weighs the plan, signaling internal party maneuvering ahead of nominations.
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Natchez
Ibers
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Garland Lyell
Chancery Court
Argu
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Walter Fishers
West Point
Inneral
Jackson Cotto
Lexsale
Price
Louisiana Re Association
Ait-Trust
Mes- Whitfield
Mpany
Water Works
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Batley
China
Chicago Journal
P. 8. Hay
Montgomery
Ala
London News
Great Crand
Panama Canal
Uncle Sam
Monroe Docirne
Bureau of American Republics
Rio
Boosta Cann
Scott
Cannon Chamee
Frank H. Hitchcock
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