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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
3
Governor signs bond reduction for treasurer while temperance forces drive a statewide liquor law. Liquor lobbyists failed to sway both houses as W C T U and prohibitionists clash over effective date and license refunds. Pending hearings will shape a six to twelve month delay plan and medical alcohol exemptions.
The Mississippi Industrial Exposition stockholders meeting was highly enthusiastic as they elected directors for the coming year. After four successful fairs the latest fair was especially valuable to exhibitors and visitors, and there was unanimous support for enlarging and expanding the institution.
Capt J T Jones president of Gulf and Ship Island railroad says the lumber industry in South Mississippi is reviving with banks resuming payments in Gulfport, harbor vessels waiting to load, and mills preparing for full activity. S N Acree reports widespread revival observed during his tour of sawmill districts. Expect traffic to normalize by end of January.
The Columbus Insurance and Banking company completed a new sixty story building costing nearly 100000 dollars. C F Sherrod hosted a banquet at the Stone Hotel for fellow directors to celebrate. The marble brick and terra cotta structure will house a bank on the first floor and offices above, many suites already rented. The building features modern conveniences including elevator steam heat and hot water in every room. The Columbus Insurance and Banking company, chartered in 1852, is one of the state's oldest banking institutions.
In Jackson, Miss a concurrent resolution by Mr Dees invites all states to appoint fair minded legislative committees to study the race problem in the South. It argues the Solid South will stay solid while Negro domination is feared and that removing this danger could foster a respectable Republican party in the state.
Grand jury at Simpson county charges W. Q. Sharp cashier of the Mendenhall Bank with receiving deposits while insolvent. He is arrested and bonds for 3000 dollars, with court likely to hear the case soon as the circuit court sits. President Dr. T. M. Walker also indicted amid stockholder uproar.
Webb and Frank Key brothers were arraigned in Circuit Court Meridian on murder charges for killing Walter Davis their brother in law. A not guilty plea was entered. Continuance and $10,000 bonds were set and quickly posted. The October 15 killing occurred on a busy city thoroughfare. all principals are well connected in Kemper County.
Pope Pius faces a gout attack described as painful and limiting his activities. The pontiff is under medical care as church officials monitor his condition.
Not pleased, Taft managers are unhappy with the political situation in the South. They report weak headway and slower than expected gains, signaling frustration with regional support and campaign dynamics.
Two masked men robbed the First National Bank of Texola after confronting the assistant cashier. About 4000 dollars in currency was taken in the incident. Authorities investigated and sought suspects.
A Mississippi agricultural update stresses nitrogen and phosphoric acid shortages in soil and recommends farm experiments to tailor fertilizer mixes. It cites formulas for cotton and grain, advises timing and soil readiness, and highlights the Mississippi Travelers Association growth and the push for corn club expansion led by county superintendents to boost yields and stabilize prices.
The Knickerbocker Trust Company temporary receivership was extended two more weeks. Counsel for the depositors committee and stockholders asked for more time to gain depositor assent to the plan for resuming business. Assets total about 35 million dollars, with roughly 85 percent of depositors' claims already received.
The Christiana storting unanimously approved the treaty signed on November 2 by representatives from France Great Britain Germany and Russia. The pact guarantees the integrity of Norway and seeks to secure peace among the major powers.
Wounds Troubles. The Nevada labor troubles are not worrying the members of the House Committee on Labor.
In New York City reporters and volunteers tested a new rib telephoning method from a St. Louis dispatch. Central questioned the practical setup as receivers at various points produced clear speech though not fully distinct. The experiment suggested a chest-mounted transmitter for portable wireless use with best results at the breast bone base.
Essay by H E Cook of Denmark wins Averill prize at Syracuse Conference. He argues land values rise with drainage cultivation feeding and fertilisers. Proposes federal and state support for agricultural education and forestry, better roads and mail service, and co operative dairy methods, with tenant reform to align worker and owner.
France moves to decongest crowded cities by creating Houses of the Children. New apartment blocks, aimed at large families, promise air, gardens, and affordable rents funded by philanthropy. A New York comparison notes a father earning $15 weekly supports seven children in decent conditions.
A charming young lay visits a country town stationer seeking thin note paper. She questions clergy connections, prompting a masterful clerk to guess and press for a confession. The whispered twist: she anticipates engagement to a theological student returning from college.
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