German Pastor Declares War Ethics and Self Identity
Rev Dr Cornelius Woelfkin of Fifth Avenue Baptist denounces Germany's war deeds while affirming personal ties to German heritage. He warns that without better grounds for conflict, Germany lacks moral legitimacy and the United States must judge by universal law. The letter-like sermon contrasts German culture with civilization and ends with a call for repentance or isolation.
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New York
Cornelius Woelfkin
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Germany
Lusitania
New York Times
Charleston Harbor
Fort Johnston
Solidarity For Wilson Echoes In New York American
The New York American reports strong public backing for President Wilson amid the crisis. Governor Earl is sought for comments via Jackson correspondent, reflecting national confidence in prudent U.S. policy.
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Wilson
United States
New York American
Jackson
Earl
War zeal and rule breaking in wartime rhetoric
A harsh editorial tone argues against wartime restraint, mocking those who demand rules of war. It recalls U S pressure on Britain to enforce non contraband goods and laments antiwar voices while urging decisive action against Germany. It references Teddy Roosevelt and public calls for reconciliation or enlistment.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Germany
Teddy
Sam
John Bull
Rankin County School Board Meeting Called for June 19 1915
Under Section 4512 of the Code of 1906 H H Bullock County Superintendent calls the Rankin County School Board to meet in the Superintendent's office Saturday June 19 1915 to transact all business under said section.
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Rankin County School Board
H.H. Bullock
Stolen Grey Mare Near Jackson Mississippi
Strayed or stolen gray mare about eight or nine years old in good order. Reward offered for information leading to her return. Contact Mr. Frank Duke in Jackson Mississippi Route 4.
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Frank Duke
Jackson
Miss
Route 4
Notice of Trustee's Sale Under Deed of Trust 1915
On June 7 1915 at the Pelahatchie post office front door in Rankin County Mississippi the trustee D B Ward will sell at public auction for cash the land described as a half acre lot with warehouse in Pelahatchie southeast quarter section 32 township 6 range 5 east. The sale follows a deed of trust dated May 7 1910 in Book 71 page 605. The title is good but conveyance is limited to trustee's title.
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Farmers’ Union Warehouse Co
M. J. Smith
Chancery Clerk
I. D. B. Ward
Gale
Pelahatchie
Rankin
Mississippi
Miss
Brandon and
Alabama & Wicksburg
D. B. Ward
Special Commissioner to Sell Rankin County Land Plan
Case No 1853 Gatsey Janek et al vs Isaac Dickerson decree of the Chancery Court of Rankin County Mississippi entered March 25 1915 appoints I G O Robinson special commissioner to sell land for partition on June 7 1915 at the Brandon court house. The land described is the North East Quarter of Section 31 and the West Half of North West Quarter of Section 82 Township 8 Range 4 East. Witness signature May 12 1915 G C Robinson Special Commissioner.
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Gatsey Janek Et al
Isaac Dickerson
Chancery Court
Rankin County
Mississippi
I. G. O. Robinson
Court House
Brandon
State of
G. C. Robinson
Notice of sale under deed of trust in Rankin County
Trustee Ben H. Wells to foreclose a deed of trust on Ned B. Farish and wife for Merchants Bank. On May 31 1915 sale will occur at Brandon courthouse to the highest bidder for cash of 120 acres described as SE1-4 of SE1-4 Section 5 Township 4 Range 2 East and E12 of SW1-4 Section 14 Township 7 North Range 3 East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned B. Farish
W. B. Farish
Merchants Bank & Trust Company
Chancery Clerk
Rankin County
Mississippi
Ben H. Wells
Court House
Brandon
Rankin
Foreclosure Sale Notice in Rankin County Mississippi
Trust deed by J C Ward to secure debt to Merchants Bank & Trust Company is foreclosed. Geo W May as trustee will sell at public auction to highest bidder in Rankin County at a specified township and section description, with ten acres on each side of specified parcels. Title believed to be in Grow May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ward
Merchants Bank & Trust Company
Chancery Clerk
Rankin County
Mississippi
Geo. W. May
Court House
Brandon
Rankin
State of
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Brandon, Miss
W. S. Matay & Brown
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Democratic Party
Woods C. Eastland
J. R. East
Geo. S. Ware
A. B. Stubblefield
W. E. McIntyre
J. C. Robinson
R. H. Watts
T. S. Williams
J. R. Webster. E. G. Davis
Yor Sheriff
N. H. Nash Scott D. Donnell
DR. W. I. Kersh Will G. White
Geo. R. Owen
Chancery
T. L. Gay
J. A. Robinson John I. Hasty Hugh P. Barksdale
L. C. Gayden
J. A. Lindsey
James A. Cox
H. H. Bullock
Watts Webb
J. L. Bass
J. C. Atkins
W. H. Turcott
H. H. Harrell
John Crain, Jr
Henry C. Welch
W. E. Cofer
John B. Darnall
T. E. Therrell
Jesse Hemphill
C. E. McKay
I. P. Russell
W. E. Laird
MO. F. Williams
Bascom Singletary
R. D. Morae
W. B. F. Stacy
J. J. Daniel
J. B. Williamson
J. F. Baker
J. I. Holmes
W. H. Till J. W. Kersh
R. L. Wilson
R. E. Knight
Geo. Robinson
A. C. Hinton
A. G. Baker
R. A. Kennedy Webb W. Kersh
H. C. Patrick Joe Chapman
Justice OF the Peace
WM. Watson
W. Sample
A. A. Smallwood
Dobson
Crook Russell
D. W. Graves
J. D. Parkison
Charlie Russell
Charlie Downs
Brewer
Washington
America
Clarion- Ledger
Clarion Ledger
Uncle Sam
Willie
Great Britain
Jefferson
Iowa
Bee
Sioner
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Shreveport
New Orleans
MO. W. Wood
D.P.A
Meridian
State OF Mississippi
White
Barnes
Say
Sidney L. McLaurin
Depositors’ Guarantee Fund OF
Pelahatchie Bank
Z. D. Davis
A. G. Purvis
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