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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
6
The verse laments Artamus Ward's death and recalls his wit that once brought mirth from the West. It reflects on mortality, the lingering impact of a beloved personality, and how even those loudest in laughter now shed tears as silence fills the heart.
Marie Kilbourne drives a greenish white car and almost hits a bareheaded boy. After a broken arm is treated by Dr Johns, Marie insists on taking the boy home with her and arranging care, while a reporter investigates his papers.
In a New York News tale, a doctor helps a boy named Jack, aided by Marie. The pair form a bond as Jack recovers, and Marie gently reveals class illusions. The doctor admits a mistaken view of society women and finds a new affection.
A neighbor jokes with a five year old Johnny about a newborn in the house. The boy confirms the baby has been there four days and the neighbor hints at naming the child future presidents while the mother sharpens religious talk and daily routines.
Lumbermen of Mississippi seek to collect millions in excess charges on railroad rates, estimated at 12 million, as industry groups push for higher anti-rail surcharges. The Industrial Institute and College trustees meet in the governor’s office and elect Prof. T. L. Whitfield to lead the institution, opening a vacancy for state superintendent of education. Whitfield, appointed in 1898, succeeds A. A. Kincannon who left to head the Industrial Institute and College, while Kincannon has just been named chancellor of the University of Mississippi. Also, W. T. Browning faces trial in Memphis for obtaining 4000 dollars by false pretenses.
A special Episcopal committee met at the Battle Hill residence with Bishop Theo DuBose Bratton presiding to plan a $100,000 endowment for a girls college and select a site. Cities Jackson, Moerichan, Hattiesburg, and Winona are bidding with inviting propositions. Bishop Galloway travels to Atlanta for a Wesleyan memorial push as Georgia Methodists issue a plan for a major institutional church and hospital, aided by Asa Chandler's $50,000 donation.
After the Supreme Court decision in the lumber rate case, lumbermen prepare to file suits against common carriers to recover excess charges. Attorneys drafted declarations ready for record, aiming to avoid the Hepburn bill's June 29 deadline. If negotiations fail, about 12 million dollars may be pursued in court.
The Ippi prison record lists only two white women serving terms in the state penitentiary. No. 388 Tabitha Stewart, sent from Smith County for a life murder of her baby, and No. 528 Susie Perkins, sent from Pike County for miscegenation after marrying a negro. This marks the first such case in years and the first time a white woman has been imprisoned for that crime in the state.
O B Brown owner of Old Brook Farm offers 100 acres near Brookhaven for a public park plus 1000 dollars to aid development if the city builds and maintains a boulevard to the site. The Progressive Union will study the plan and Brookhaven may gain the state’s largest park. The land is well wooded and watered.
The Ida Mitchell Robinson Circle of King's Daughters in Jackson resolves to lay plans for a charity hospital modeled after similar facilities in other cities. They will begin active details soon, noting frequent need and past contributions to care for the sick. Support from philanthropists is pledged as they press ahead despite midsummer conditions.
The Encyclopedia of Mississippi History edited by Dr. Dunbar Rowland and published by the Southern Historical Society in Atlanta is being well received in the state. University and college professors and students praise it. Prof. Garner is preparing a review for the National Historical Magazine. The work spans three quarto volumes, two historical and one biographical, covering content up to 1907.
Forty automatic looms were installed at Natchez Cotton Mills No 1 with plans to upgrade to all 650 looms across mills Nos 1 and 2. Each loom prints fifty yards daily, output varies by fabric quality. Fifteen looms per hand currently, target operation by Sept 1 for both mills. Wages match sixty hours weekly, plus support for a day nursery, a men’s club, and a women’s room.
An ad seeking the return of eight year old Walter Lamana triggers a newspaper driven probe. A citywide fear of Black Hand activity grows as a new vigilante committee proposes deporting Italians lacking proper papers from Louisiana. Deportation plans hinge on identity checks and shipboard returns.
A young colored boy, son of Archille Glark, was struck by a freight train on the Texas and Pacific line at Don aldaville. His right foot was crushed to a pulp, requiring amputation. A Brownsville citizen was killed after denouncing testimony in the Brownsville inquiry at Washington. Bail wardened Mayor Sebi San Francisco was jailed. Secretary Taft fell ill in Pain but recovered to attend a banquet. The National Conference of Cities and Correction in session chose Richmond as the meeting place.
Selma Alabama mourns as the body of Senator John L. Morgan is laid to rest before about 1500 mourners from across the state and beyond. A quiet service at the church features a single prayer, remarks on the senator’s high character, and a large floral display including a wreath from Press and Mrs Roosevelt.
A table directed by Assistant Secretary Nyberry shows U S naval militia strength as of July 1. total 5 907 officers 4 624 enlisted. Illinois leads with 658 officers and men. California 452 Connecticut 220 District of Columbia 219 Louisiana 544 Maryland 237 Massachusetts 303 New Jersey 303 New York 616 Rhode Island 187 South Carolina 161 North Carolina 177 Minnesota 117 Michigan 191.
New York Vicomte Robert Borres claiming kinship to Count Boni de Castellane was arrested and fined for speeding near Bedford Avenue. He and several others had been at Coney Island and were rushing to catch a train to New Orleans when a Brooklyn officer clocked him at about sixty miles per hour and placed him in custody.
The Calcasieu Chautauqua Association is organized with D. R. Swift as president, C. McCoy Rev. A. O. Thrower and J. Y. Alison as vice presidents, Luce as secretary, and W. E. as treasurer. Capital stock is fully paid, $3. The association plans its first summer entertainment at the pleasure pier from June 21 to July.
Not Commuted. Governor Blanchard refused to reduce the death sentence of Eleas Blane, convicted of murdering his wife.
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