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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
6
The Household Treasure Mary Anne Faces a Morning Confrontation
In a quiet lower suburb, Mary Anne the devoted household servant awakes to a looming crisis as her master returns home with a portmanteau and anger. She offers calm breakfast options, while his demand for privacy clashes with her resolve to serve and protect the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anne
Islands
Gainsford Averts Sordid Tragedy In Domestic Turnaround
A weary factory owner plans to flee a wretched life but is halted by his wife Mary Anne and his loyal sister Mary Anne’s plea. Lucy, his wife, forgives him and vows to reform, while Mary Anne secures a chance for a better home. The scene closes with the kettle bubbling as the family’s fate shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot
Gainsford
Mary Anne
Harry
Lucy
British Weekly
Noises Reported From Meteors Spark Debate
Observers recount hissing and explosive sounds with meteors, but W F Denning argues audible effects from heating may occur only at very close range. Experts note reports vary with distance and imagination and remain unproven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
W. F
Denning
Mr. Denning
Hat Incident at the Theatre Sparks Tense Exchange
A theatre scene unfolds as a man asks a woman to remove her hat obscuring his view. She refuses with a firm reply. He responds by moving his coat, sitting on it, and placing the hat back on his head, intensifying the standoff as spectators react.
Postmasters Organized and Retail Merchants Seek Credit Reform
Postmasters organized to push abolition of the credit system and to shield tradesmen from bad pay. A violent cloudburst hit Vicksburg early Saturday, causing extensive damage across city and county. Bridges, walls, terraces failed, roads were impassable, homes leaked, and rail service halted as 7.99 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, a record for the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Y. and
M.V. Railroad
Weather Bureau
United States Weather Bureau
Meridian Terminal Company Amends Charter to Increase Capital
An amended charter filed with the Secretary of State increases Meridian Terminal Company capital stock from 25000 to 100000. The railroad firm reports spending over 100000 in actual construction and aims to raise capital accordingly as a belt line terminal railroad around Meridian and Lauderdale county with a proposed union depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian Terminal Company
Secretary of State Power
Meridian
Lauderdale County
Postmasters Organize for Higher Mississippi Pay
Fourth class postmasters in Mississippi organize to push congressional legislation for larger compensation. A nationwide movement gains support from Mississippi’s delegation and federal officials, including patronage referees. Moseley and Collins cite two years of trouble finding suitable men due to low pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Congress
Evrry
Messrs
Moseley
Collins
Mississippi Farmers Institutes Open Season
The farmers institute season in Mississippi opened Monday and four corps of instructors will be sent from the A and M college and agricultural experiment stations to instruct farmers in modern methods. Prof. Lloyd, director, arranged for over two hundred events this summer with lectures on practical experiments in farming and general topics such as diseases stock raising and the poultry business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Mississippi
A. and M. College
Lloyd
Powers Appointed State Superintendent of Public Education
Governor Vardaman appointed the Hon. J. N. Powers as State Superintendent of Public Education to sue and oversee education affairs. The appointment was relayed by long distance phone as the governor was absent in North Mississippi. Hon. H. L. Whitfield was named in connection with the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Powers
Vardaman
H. L. Whitfield
Bering
North
State Sunday School Association Elects Officers at Yazoo City
Greenwood Next week hosts the convention as the State Sunday School association closes sessions in Yazoo City. Memorial services honored late ex-president John T Buck. Officers elected include President Dr John Y Murry from Ripley and General Secretary Rev I D Borders of Holly Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
State Sunday School Association
Yazoo City
John T. Buck
John Y. Murry
Ripley
D. E. Wilson
Nesbitt
J. E. Stewart
Thomas. J. Reed
Natchez
Rev. I. D. Borders
Holly Springs
J. C. Cavett
Jackson
N. A. Mott
A. Lotterhoss
Crystal Springs
A. J. Orr
Vicksburg
W. G. Leet
Greenville
A. Flake
Winona
J. P. Brown
Kosciusko
I. D. Borders
J. M. Cox
Batesville
J. S. Rea
Wesson
Stamping Out Miscegenation Meeting in Vicksburg
A crowd of several hundred gathered at the courthouse in Vicksburg to discuss eradicating miscegenation. Negro participants pledged cooperation, and the meeting showed unusual public unity with broad cross-class attendance.
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Court House
Vicksburg
Abolish Credit Drives Statewide Merchants Plan
The Mississippi Retail Merchants Association will deploy two organizers to establish local associations in principal towns after the political campaign. They aim to complete local groups by year end to abolish the credit system and protect tradesmen via an information bureau with members reporting delinquent customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Retail Merchants* Association
Mississippi Summer Normals Conclude With Broad Teacher Training
The summer normal season ended in Mississippi with sessions at Columbus Oxford Starkville and Hattiesburg praised as uniformly successful over 2000 teachers attended to learn teaching methods from State Board of Education experts. Examinations are graded for licenses to teach and results will be announced after a week or more. Superintendent J N Powers has organized summer institutes in counties with qualified directors and instructors appointed for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Department of Education
Columbus
Oxford
Starkville
Hattiesburg
State Board of Education
J. N. Powers
Rate Law Lets Burglars Escape Justice
Meridian burglars who robbed five houses have been traced to Demopolis but police cannot pursue them. A new rate law eliminates officers fees and passes, and city boards offer no funds for transportation expenses, risking officers’ personal cost and the chance to bring criminals to justice.
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Meridian
Demopolis
Slay of Negro Preacher Stuns Water Valley Parish
Rev. G D Jones, pastor of the Negro Methodist church at Water Valley, was shot and killed today by Eugene Backstrom, a Black man. Report suggests alleged illicit relations between Jones and Backstrom’s wife. Nearby Brandon reports cattle disease resembling blackleg, deadly to livestock. Widespread horse and mule losses along Pearl River, county vaccines buyers plan to curb spread. Authorities note some planters report up to twelve animals lost and continuing vaccination efforts.
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G.D. Jones
Negro Methodist Church
Water Valley
Eugene Backstrom
Jones
Backstrom
Brandon
Pearl
Harriman Lines Face Interstate Commission Report
The interstate commerce commission released a lengthy report on Edward H. Harriman and his railroad holdings, detailing how consolidation and control reduced competition on trans continental routes. The document, sent to President Roosevelt and the Justice Department, offers no firm recommendations but outlines policy aims for railroad governance and limits on investments in other transportation securities.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman
Franklin K. Lane
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Bonaparte
San Pedro
Chicago & Alton
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Oriental
Alton
Rock Island
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Railway regulations and stock dangers urged by lawmakers
Lawmakers warn that railway investments threaten national finances if large railways fail or are taken by receivers. They call for prohibiting control of parallel lines, restricting consolidations, and regulating interstate securities issuance to prevent overinflated stocks and protect public investment.
Schmitz Appeal Denied by California Appellate Court
San Francisco Judge Dunne faces no immediate mandamus as the appellate court finds a factual question blocking a peremptory writ. The case centers on alleged bias, failure to settle the bill of exceptions, and hindering appeal perfection. Hearing is continued with expectation of further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Schmitz
Dunne
Cooper
Severe Earthquakes Reported in Guerrero State
The Central Meteorological office received telegrams from several points in Guerrero noting severe earthquakes. As of now, no loss of life is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
City
Central
Meterological Office
Guerrero
Quarantine Move United States Gulf Coast
Advices from Galveston Texas say a push to universal maritime quarantine on the gulf coast has begun. The Galveston chamber of commerce asks Washington to grant Galveston a quarantine station and regulations equal to other gulf ports, noting Texas alone maintains its own quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Galveston
Texas
United States
Gulf Coast
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Gulf States
Galveston Chamber
Washington
Cotton Investigation progress in Southern cotton inquiry
Commissioner of Corporations Smith reports all field agents involved in Southern investigations have been recalled. Most South work is done, with occasional minor follow ups possible. One man will return to New York for further inquiries while New England mill conditions will be investigated next. The aim is to finish before Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
Smith
Bureau of Corporations
New York
New England
Congress
Coca of Congo Native Army Exposed by Former Officer
A former officer publishes a sensational exposure of alleged conditions in the native army of the Congo. The report highlights harsh treatment and discipline, drawing on eyewitness claims and unnamed sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Hearst Loses Suit Over AP News Reports
E H Harriman hints at testing coal shipments to the Pacific in foreign bottoms. A parish educable children recapitulation is filed with the State Auditor. The Associated Press denies Chicago American news reports in a circuit court writ against AP. De Mack denies the mandamus. LA National Education Association passes important resolutions. Hearst loses suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated “Orleans
Chicago
William R. Hearst
Associated Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evelyn Orchard
Farmers’ Institutes
Commission
H. Harriman
China
The
Times
Appellate Court
Mandamus
E.H. Harriman
Pacific
National Education Association of
Los Angeles
Hearst
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