Secret Service Probes Cotton Report Leaks in New York
Secret service investigated leaks of U S cotton crop data to New York brokers tied to Edwin S Holmes associate statistician. Holmes dismissed. charges reviewed. reforms include separated field agents and sealed reports to prevent advance information.
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Secret Service
Richard Cheath
Southern Cotton Powers’ Association
New York
Bureau of Statistick
Department of Agetary
Wilson
Edwig S. Holmes
Statisticianf
Mr. Holmes
C. van Riper
United Sates
District of Alumbia
Holmes
Department
Cheatham
Bureau of Statistics
United States
United States Secret Service
van Riper
Haas i
Haas
Price
Washington
van Riperich
Imes
F. A. Peckham
Hyde
Europe
B. C. White
White
Secretary of Agriculture
Texas
Georgia
Edwin S. Holmes
Roosevelt announces merit orders for military promotions
President Roosevelt issues a policy to govern army and navy appointments. Any officer who seeks influence outside his service record will be barred from advancement or assignment in the war or navy departments. The announcement emphasizes merit and officials’ prohibitions on outside influence.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
War
Martial Law Eased in Odessa City and Harbor
Odessa remains under martial law with some relaxation. People may now travel to any part of the city or harbor without a military pass, easing restrictions while authorities maintain control.
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Odessa
Bail Denied for Gaynor and Greene in Montreal Court
Judge Ouimet of the court of king's bench refused bail for Messrs. Gaynor and Greene in a Montreal proceeding.
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Montreal
Messrs. Gaynor and Greene
Ouimet
Court of King’s Bench
Oil Strike Near Capitol Grounds Spurs Citywide Excitement
In Jackson Mississippi locals buzz over a found oil near North and Mississippi streets close to the Capitol grounds. Tests confirm oil in clay from a well on state property, with deeper digging revealing more moisture. Crowds probe the site as officials plan expert evaluation and potential impact on real estate values. Also, Bright Prospects manager McKay reports Gulf and Ship Island Railroad exhibit plans for November. Brookhaven officials authorize 10500 dollars in bonds to refinance 1890 school house bonds, subject to citizen petitions.
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Jackson, Miss
North
Mississippi
Old Capitol Grounds
State of
Brown Bros
State Street
J. F. McKay
Jackson
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
McKay
Back Tax Claim Against Jackson Electric Rejected
State Revenue Agent Wirt Adams lost a bid to tax the Jackson Electric Railway Light and Power Co for 1899 1900 1902 and 1903 with a 500000 capital stock. Hind county board dismissed the claim finding no legal right to assess. Appeal to courts, possible supreme court review. Separate case: Jackson city tax claim totals about 63000. Meridian compress warehouse burns 4000 bales of cotton in Star Compress fire.
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Wirt Adam
Jackson Electric Railway, Light & Power Company
Hind County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
State Revenue Agent
City of
Jackson
Baptist State Convention Endorses College Building Fund
The Tupelo Baptist State Convention praised Mississippi College President Lowrey's plan to raise 12000 dollars for campus improvements and building fund. The Clinton Normal's four week program proved financially viable with student earnestness and integrity boosting Mississippi's educational prospects and shaping future citizens.
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Baptist State Convention
Tupelo
Board of Trustees of
Mississippi College
Lowrey
Clinton Normal
Mississippi
Vicksburg Weapon Ban Labeled Incomplete Ordinance
A municipal ordinance in Vicksburg, Mississippi prohibiting weapon carrying is deemed invalid because the word concealed is missing from the text. The discovery raises questions about the law's enforceability and accuracy.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Government pays Mississippi National Guard for Gulf port encampment
The Federal Government transmitted 19888 dollars and 39 cents to the Mississippi National Guard for holding the Gulf port encampment.
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Mississippi National Guard
Gulfport
Illinois Central Railroad seeks Jackson depot site
Illinois Central Railroad is informing Jackson residents about the proposed location for a new passenger depot. Board of Trade members and leading business figures favor a current site, with the freight depot moved to free up track space.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Jackson
Board of Trade
Southern Railway to survey Craigs to Yazoo City route
On August 1 the Southern Railway will begin surveying a railroad from Craigs to Yazoo City with possible entry into Jackson. Meanwhile D P Evans of Cleveland Ohio, while on the final leg of a 10,000 mile walk for a $15,000 stake, accidentally shot himself near Vicksburg Mississippi when a revolver fell from a wheelbarrow he was pushing.
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Southern Railway
Craigs
Yazoo City
Southern
Jackson
D. P. Evans
Cleveland
Ohio
Vicksburg
Miss
Grenada approves $30,000 bond for city improvements
A bond issue of $30,000 was voted at Grenada Mississippi for municipal improvements. The measure authorizes funds to upgrade local infrastructure and public works projects as approved by voters.
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Grenada
Miss
Railway Sold to Captain J T Jones for 200000
The Biloxi Electric Railway Company holdings were purchased by Captain J T Jones of Gulfport for two hundred thousand dollars.
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Biloxi
Czar May Visit Moscow for Manifesto Delivery
Moscow reports General Kosloff has ordered Ilinsky Palace redecorated and a report suggests the Emperor will visit Moscow to deliver a manifesto summoning the representatives of the people.
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Moscow
Kosloff
Ilinsky Palace
Kremlin
Battleship Woerth Sinks Torpedo Boat at Ekernfoerde
Kiel correspondent reports Woerth rammed a torpedo boat in Ekernfoerde harbor, splitting her in two. Three firemen in the boiler room were scalded to death by escaping steam.
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Berlin
Kiel
Lokal Aanzieger
Woerth
Ekernfoerde
Clarke County Board Refuses Back Taxes Assessment
The Clarke County Mississippi Board of Supervisors refused the request of State Revenue Agent Wirt Adams to assess Stonewall Cotton Mills for back taxes.
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Clarke County
Miss
Board of Supervisors
State Revenue
Wirt Adams
Stonewall
Intercollegiate Oratory Contest Held in Gulfport
A. A. Cohn of the University of Mississippi competed in the Mississippi intercollegiate oratorical contest at Gulfport. The event showcased collegiate orators from area schools in a regional contest.
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A. A. Cohn
University of the Mississippi
Misissippi
Gulfport
Miss
Russian Zemstvoists Congress Ban Anticipates July 13
Moscow government bans the big Congress of Zemstvoists and other representatives from across Russia scheduled for July 13. Portland group joins the Appalachian Club of Boston and Sierras and Mazanas in the Mount Ranier ascent with more members expected.
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Moscow
Russia
Portland
Ore
Appalachian Club of
Boston
Sierras
Mazanas
Mount Ranier
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