Marked Rise in New Industries Across Thirteen Southern States
The Tradesman records the South’s industrial growth for Q2 1903, with 1346 new industries in thirteen states, up from 1164 the year before. Tennessee leads in flour mills and woodworking, Alabama tops iron works, Arkansas adds cotton gins, and Texas, Georgia, Virginia, and West Virginia show strong telegraph and gas sector growth.
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Chattanooga
South
Louisiana
Texas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Virginia
West Virginia
Arkansas
Creosote Works Burned In Mississippi Fire Disaster
Creosote works of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at West Pascagoula Mississippi were destroyed by fire after a red hot bolt dropped into an elevated oil tank causing an explosion. Workmen barely escaped with their lives. In Washington the grand jury issued additional indictments against August W Machen and Groff Brothers for bribery related charges connected to separate cases and broader conspiracy involving the Lorenzs of Toledo Ohio.
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Mobile
Ala
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
West Pascagoula
Miss
Washington
August W. Machen
Groff Brothers
Machen
Lorenzs
Toledo
Ohio
Bony Gets His Seat in Chamber of Deputies
The chamber of deputies fed the report of the commission validating the election of Count Jellane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bony
Aris
Chamber of Deputies
Count Jellane
Yellow Fever Reported in Oaxaca Mexico
A governor's message from Oaxaca notes yellow fever appearing in Teban and cautions regional health authorities to monitor cases and enforce sanitary measures. The report cites official sources and urges rapid response to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Oaxaca
Roads File Answer in Round Bale Muddle
Washington authorities report that the Milners Central and the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railways answered the Planters' Compress Company complaint. They deny any ground for a bale size differential and conflict between the two baling systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lhe Milners Central
Nashville, Chattanooga
St. Louia
Interstate Commerce Commission
One Hundred Victims of Bilbao Train Wreck
Madrid reports a Bilbao train derailment with one hundred bodies recovered and about seventy still trapped. Civil and military authorities clash over rescue efforts as the wreckage yields many mutilated bodies and includes several prominent victims.
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Madrid
Bilbao
Nejerila
Man and Wife Fight Duel in Puebla Home
In OCholula Puebla Mexico Miguel Escobedo and his wife dueled in their home over domestic troubles. Both were shot in the head and died. the woman died instantly and the husband succumbed to his injuries.
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Ocholula
Puebla
Mex
Miguel Escobedo
Lord Mayor Opposes Agitation on Russia for Jewish Treatment
London. In a synagogue speech Lord Mayor Samuel said agitation would not influence Russia on Jewish treatment. He noted Australian Jews sent funds and resolutions, but foreign office deemed it an internal matter and unable to act.
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London
Samue
Russia
Australia
Foreign Office
Christian Party national convention called for 1904
Davenport Iowa report shows Wm. 8. Renkert as chairman of the United Christian party announcing a national convention to be held May 1 to 4, 1904, at the World's Fair in St. Louis for economic discussion and peace on earth, aiming to nominate a president and vice president on a world-wide platform. The call suggests a woman for president.
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Davenport
Renkert
United Christian Party
St. Louis
Jesus Christ
United States
Mule Attack Claims 7 Year Old in Dyer County
In Griers' Chapel near Dyer a seven year old boy, Little Auldh Yatesy son of Mr and Mrs H C Yates, was killed when a mule kicked him in the head as the father and boy were handling the animal Saturday night about seven o clock. The tragedy occurred instantly.
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Dyer
Tenn
H. C. Yates
Griers’ Chapel
Here
Pennsylvania Railroad Stock Fully Subscribed and Paid
An official announces that the $75,000,000 new stock issue for the Pennsylvania Railroad has been fully subscribed by shareholders and that 90 percent of the amount is paid in full. The news highlights strong investor confidence in the railroad’s capitalization.
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Phiiladelphia
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
Immigrants Landed at Hills' Island from Europe
Over 1000 immigrants arrived Sunday aboard the Patria and Furnessia at Hills' Island. They were mostly from Italy and nearby countries. Medical officers of the immigration bureau conducted careful examinations after government agents in Europe warned of shipped imbeciles and paupers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hills’ Island
Patria
Furnessia
Italy
Immigration Bureau
Europe
Intermediate Swindler Sentenced in New York
Robert A. Ammon, attorney for William F. Miller of the Wranklin syndicate, received an indeterminate prison term of four to four and a half years after being convicted of taking stolen money from Miller. The offense carries a maximum penalty of five years.
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William F. Miller
Wranklin Syndicate
Ammon
Miller
Financial Institutions in Old Mississippi in Flourishing Condition
An abstract of reports to the comptroller of the currency shows Mississippi banks ending the period with total resources of 13 263 173 28 and deposits at 26 57 percent of local reserve to deposits. The article also notes plans by a Gulf Coast company to develop Henderson's Point into a town with a hotel and electric streetcar line. It records the removal of Rev Jean Skyles to the Jackson Insane Asylum after a bigamy case and reports a cyclonic windstorm near Laurel causing structural damage and injury.
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Mississippi
United States
National Bank
Henderson’s Point
Gulf Coast
Bay St. Louis
Gulsport
Eliot Henderson
Leland J. Henderson
Henderson
Bartholomew Pelerin
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Mill Hand Killed in a Loom Plant Dispute
Leroy Morgan and J L Smith, laborers at Easterling Lumber Company in Ora, clashed after Smith cursed a nephew. Foreman sent them apart, Smith returned and cursed Morgan. Morgan struck him with a scantling, hitting his head. Smith died instantly after his neck struck a steam pipe. Morgan is at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Morgan
J. L. Smith
Easterling Lumber Company
Ora
Smith
Morgan
Mickel Released After Habeas Hearing
John J. Mickel, an alleged Texas forger, appeared before Judge Neville at Biloxton for habeas corpus proceedings. Detective Allen Seal from Dallas, who sought Mickel’s return, was absent. the judge discharged the accused stating there was nothing by which he could be held.
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Mickel
John J. Mickel
Texas
Neville
Biloxton
Allen Seal
Dallas
Mickle
Mississippi Compress Association Intervenes in ICC Suit
Officers of the Mississippi Compress Association decide to intervene in a suit filed before the Interstate Commerce Commission by Planters' Compress Company against Illinois Central and several southern railroads. The Planters' complaint seeks lower freight rates for round bales versus square bales.
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Mississippi Compress Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Planters’ Compress Company
Illinois Central
South
Planters’ Company
Roster plan urged for Walthall's brigade members
Brewton Alabama resident kK. A. Smith issues a circular to Walthall's brigade veterans from the New Orleans reunion. He seeks living members to send name and address plus names of others, plus post office, and rank if they were officers.
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Kk. A. Smith
Brewton
Ala
Walthall
New Orleans
Serious Cutting Affair Near Estabuchie Involving Brannan and Sims
John Brannan and Waldo Sims fought on a road near Estabuchie. Each drew a pocket knife and wounded the other on the left side near the same area, penetrating the left lung. Both are in a very dangerous condition. Statements conflict and there were no witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brannan
Waldo Sims
Estabuchie
Damaging Wind Lays Waste Across Jasper and Smith Counties
Damaging wind from a cyclone swept through Jasper and Smith counties causing major crop losses and widespread tree damage. No fatalities reported yet, but corn fields suffered heavy destruction as camps near Stringer endured near total ruin.
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Harthor
Jasper
Smith Counties
Bandolph
Stringer
Mrs Brennan settles suit against Vicksburg Electric
Mrs Pauline Brennan wins compromise of 3500 dollars in the damages suit for her husband electrocuted while repairing wires on Washington street July 30 1899. The case was heard at two terms. Brennan also has a suit against the Chicano Installation Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Brennan
Vicksburg Electric Light Company
Washington Street
Schmidt awarded thirty five thousand in railroad death suit
Mrs Schmidt received a 35000 verdict in the case of Mrs F A Schmidt versus the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad at Vicksburg for the death of her husband two years ago. The suit claimed 100000 and the jury likely will appeal. Schmidt was killed when a crosstie fell from a car.
Smithwick Released on Bond in Manslaughter Case
Oscar Smithwick's Hattiesburg manslaughter case ended with bail set at 2009 dollars and the inmate released. The incident involved the killing of Ed Turner, identified as a Black man.
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Oscar Smithwick
Hattiesburg
Smithwick
Ed Turner
Wounded Marshal Improves in Laurel After Shooting
The condition of Marshal C. B. Smith of Laurel, shot Monday by Caleb Reed, colored, continues to improve with no complications expected. Policeman Lige Holifield is acting Marshal.
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C. B. Smith
Laurel
Caleb Reed
Lige Holifield
Ackerman to Get New Railroad Line, Says Merrill
Melvin Dead is identified as J P Melvin who was shot at EHucutta and later died. Two loads of buckshot killed him as family troubles are cited and Skinner’s exoneration noted. Ackerman lands a railroad, Colonel Merrill confirms Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad will extend to Ackerman with construction starting south by August 1 and completing by January 1.
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J.P. Melvin
Ehucutta
Skinner
Ackerman
Merrill
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad
Graham Pleads Guilty to Assault in Vicksburg Case
Wiley Graham, white man involved in the Vicksburg case, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill and murder. Judge Anderson has not yet passed sentence.
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Graham
Wiley Graham
Vicksburg
Anderson
New Steamer Denied For Sale By Vicksburg Captain
Captain Searles of Vicksburg denies the Yazoo River steamer American is for sale and heaps blame on out of town papers for circulating unfounded reports.
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Searles
Vicksburg
Yazoo River
Jones County Crops Show Best Prospects In Five Years
Crop prospects in Jones county near Laurel are reported as the best in five years with corn and cotton crops described as unsurpassed. Farmers are jubilant about the season ahead.
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Jones County
Laurel
Funeral for Ada Cameron in Memphis after engagement news
The funeral for Miss Ada Cameron, a Union Church native, followed her death by suicide in Memphis after J H Boyd announced his engagement to a Memphis society belle. The tragedy stems from personal heartbreak linked to a social circle in Memphis.
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Ada Cameron
Memphis
J. H. Boyd
Union Church
Deplorable Affair at Merrill Ends in Fatal Shooting
A political speaking in Merrill turned deadly when J. E. Taylor shot John McInnis of Vernal. McInnis died two hours later. Taylor is jailed in Leakesville.
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Merrill
J. E. Taylor
John McInnis
Vernal
MeInnis
Taylor
Leakesville
Wilson Seeks Succeed Longstreet for District Judge
The Oxford bar will present Hon. J. C. Williamson to Governor Longino as a candidate for the district judgeship, to fill the vacancy left by Judge Longstreet after his resignation. Williamson is named as the bar’s choice to assume the post.
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Wilson
Longstreet
Oxford Bar
Longino
J. C. Williamson
Additions Planned for Hast Mississippi Insane Hospital
Two brick buildings are to be added to the Hast Mississippi insane asylum at an early date. The addition is necessary because of the expanding needs of the institution.
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Mississippi Insane Asylum
Yazoo to Entertain the Baptists Convention
Yazoo City prepares to entertain the Baptist convention on July 6 with its usual hospitality. Most Illinois churches have chosen delegates and indications point to an immense gathering.
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Yazoo City
Baptist Convention
Cotton Crop Shows Varied Stand Across State
Crop reports indicate the statewide cotton crop is several weeks late and stands are poor in many areas, while the core crop is good in numerous localities.
Formal Cable Opening to Philippine Islands
President Roosevelt will send from Sagamore Hill at Oyster Bay a message on July 4 to formally open the Pacific cable to the Philippine islands. The message will greet and congratulate Governor Taft.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay
Philippine Islands
Taft
Tillman Trial Set for Lexington and Columbia
Judge Townssend announced the murder case against James H. Tillman will be tried in Lexington town and Columbia, South Carolina. The defendant is charged with killing N. Gonzales.
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Columbia
S. C
Townsend
James H. Tillman
N. Gonzales
Lexington
Lexington County
Road survey fund raised for Birmingham Huntsville line
Huntsville, Alabama. Ten thousand dollars is being raised to finance the preliminary survey of the Birmingham Huntsville and Gulf Railroad. R N Rhodes of Birmingham serves as survey chairman. The new road is projected to cost about 2,090,009 dollars.
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Huntsville
Ala
Birmingham, Huntsville and Gulf Railroad
R. N. Rhodes
Birmingham
Jeering Crowd Kills Man in Chicago
Arthur J. Weber aged 22 was shot and killed by a newsboy amid jeers directed at his companions. The assailant fled the scene as the crowd dispersed.
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Chicago
Arthur J. Weber
Naval academy candidates sworn in at Annapolis
Southern Midshipmen list includes H. P. Le Bougeois Louisiana W. P. Lip state Texas B. R. Lombard Mississippi P. H. McCreery Arkansas及 Crown Prince of Sweden seeks sale of ancestral Stockholm palace Bastrop enterprise
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
H. P. le Bougeois
Louisiana
W. P. Lipstate
Texas
B. R. Lombard
Mississippi
P. H.mccreery
Arkansas
Crown Prince
Sweden
Stockholm
Bastrop Enterprie
First Cotton Caterpillar Seen Near Alexandria
Jeff Mathies living on the Wiel plantation near Bayou Ropert reports the appearance of the season’s first cotton caterpillar, marking an early sign of pest activity for local growers.
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Jeff Mathies
Wiel Plantation
Bayou Ropert
Alexandria
Reflect of Jackson Lobbies the Reflect of Jackson Lobbies
Decision in Lamb Rowan case arrives after lengthy lower court history. Captain Frank Johnston underwrites a 57 page ruling that confirms Rowan as partner and Lamb responsible for two thirds of costs. Record filed with supreme court is the largest ever, bulky records shipped in a dry goods box. Property valued about $20,000. Protests against railroad assessments continue. Gulf and Ship Island Railroad contests last year’s valuation and claims main line work remains. Hinds County grand jury discharges after condemning jail management. State-sheltered missionary institutions reported as well managed. Auditor receives data requests on race-based tax assessments, cannot provide details. Project in Dulleville to pipe artesian water to homes advances. Artesian well by Newcomer Lumber Co. flows freely. Education official Whitfield returns from Oxford, noting higher than expected attendance at teachers’ normal.
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Jackson
Frank Johnston
H. N. Lamb
el. A. Rowan
Hhe
Dr. Rowan
Lamb
Rowan
Supreme Court
Express
Railroad Commission
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
Commission
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Souths
Call For Christian Party Convention
Robert A. Ammon
Bayou State
the Comptroller’s Report
Skyles
Jean’Skyles
Mason
Lane
Circuit Court
State
Claiborne County
Sikyes
Taylorsville
J.P. Myer
R. S. Phillips
Phillips
Smthwick
Melvin
Jones
Insane Hospital
Yazoo
Baptists
Tillman
Southern Midshipmen
Crisp
Lamb-Rowan
Hinds County
Cole
Hyde
United States Department of Agriculture
Dulleville
Thinvity
Newcomer Lumber Company
Makesire
Richard Whitfeld
Whitfield
Fromo Oxford
Miga
State Teachers Normal
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