Mississippi Legislature Recaps Bills Amid Mardi Gras Breakthroughs
The Mississippi Legislature, after a Mardi Gras break, moved to actions including an amendment to empower the governor to suspend drunken officials with salary preservation if not convicted, while a bid to empower the chief justice to remove the governor failed. The fire escape code was amended to require theatres in cities over 10,000 to install fireproof curtains. Debates over a state hospital at Vicksburg and bond finance loomed, with a potential $1 million issue discussed. The Industrial Institute bill faced defeat on passage, though funding for two years was supported with resistance to a dormitory add-on. Exemption of 6 percent loans from taxation split the Ways and Means Committee, signaling a coming House fight. Judge Alton B. Parker’s March 13 address to a joint session drew wide interest.
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Eleventh Circuit
Byrd
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Enochs
Hicks Jefferson
Ventress
Industrial Institute and College
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Friends of the
House
Ways and Means
Alton B. Parker
New York
Ident
Mississippi
Largest in the World liner announced by White Star Line
New York report states the new White Star Line liner will be the largest in the world at 710 feet in length and tonnage of 25,000. The announcement emphasizes its size and stature in maritime history.
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New York
White Star Line Company
Mississippi Legislature Appropriates $5,000 for Suffering
The Mississippi Legislature approved a $5,000 aid appropriation for storm victims and adjourned sine die after addressing the disaster response. Members pledged to monitor relief efforts and report back as needed.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Fire destroys Sea Board Freight Line offices in Portsmouth
Norfolk Va March 4 Fire swept the general offices of the Sea Board Freight Line in Portsmouth today completely destroying the third and fourth floors where fifteen car loads of records were stored. The building suffered heavy water damage and officials estimate losses could reach $40 000 with irretrievable records. The fire began on the first floor with unknown origin and spread upward.
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Norffck
Seaboard #Fir Line
Portsmouth
Sat
King Edward Seeks Moderation in France Visit
King Edward of England, in Paris, met with the president premier and cabinet leaders at the British Embassy to urge moderation on France regarding Germany's Algeciras proposals. He discussed the Moroccan question and the Chinese situation to avert wider war, staying through Wednesday with a banquet hosted at the embassy.
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Paris
Edward
England
France
Germany
Algeciras
Mary Anderson de Navarro Plans Return to Louisville
Louisville March 4 Mrs Mary Anderson de Navarro Kentucky’s famed daughter may visit her old home city next June. She has told Mrs R M Kelly she will leave Court Farm Broadway Worcestershire England late May to visit childhood scenes.
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Louisville
Mary Anderson de Navarro
Kentucky
R. M. Kelly
Court Farm
Broadway
Worcestershire
England
Sugar beet cultivation eyed in Kent and Suffolk farms
London reports farmers in Kent and Suffolk are weighing sugar beet cultivation. A larger conference at Tunbridge Wells will be held soon under the East Suffolk Chamber of Agriculture to test experimental crops on small plots and assess commercial viability.
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London
Kent
Suffolk
Tunbridge Wells
East Suffolk Chamber of Agriculture
James S. Hoge Dies Peacefully at 55 in Texas
James Stephen Hoge of Texas, a prominent figure and ally of Gov. James S. Hogg, died in his sleep at the home of law partner Frank C. Jones. Born during a storm fifty five years ago, he passed away quietly with no signs of struggle. He had suffered health declines following a railroad accident over a year ago.
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Houston
Tex
James Stephen Hoge
Texas
Frank C. Jones
Hogg
Miss Ima
Gov. Hogg
Naval Academy graduates to split ceremonies in 1907
Annapolis Md. graduates of the Naval Academy class of 1907 will receive two diplomas in separate ceremonies, the first in September 1906 and the second in February 1907, due to a shortage of junior officers in the navy.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Choate Declines Counsel Role in Mutual Life Inquiry
New York reports Joseph H Choate refused to serve as counsel for the Truesdale committee investigating the Mutual Life Assurance Society. The position was seen as discredited by the resignation of other counsel and ongoing inquiries.
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New York
Joseph H. Choate
Truesdale
Mutual Life Assurance Society
On Quarantine Bill Washington Mallory bill debate
The New Orleans delegation appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Health and Quarantine to urge passage of the Mallory bill, outlining arguments in support.
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Washington
New Orleans
Senate Committee On Public Health and Quarantine
Corn and Feed Stuff urged by Louisiana official
Baton Rouge The Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture issued a letter urging cotton planters to put acreage in corn and other feedstuffs.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture
Katy to Issue Bonds to Repair Railway System
Stockholders of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Company meet in Parsons Kansas and decide to issue mortgage bonds totaling 20000 to be paid in gold. Bonds carry 4 1/2 percent interest payable semi annually and mature January 1 1936. Proceeds to fund system improvements.
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Parsons, Kan
Missouri, Kansa, and Texas Railway Company
United States
Meridian Fairgrounds Fire Leaves Buildings Burned
Statewide roundup notes a week in review highlighting Meridian where a massive fire destroyed all fairgrounds buildings. Firefighters lacked water plugs and insurance was absent as the blaze overwhelmed the site.
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Meridian
Cotton Growers Organize Strong Association Near Wesson
At a large, enthusiastic meeting of farmers held at Gallalee seventeen miles east of Wesson, a robust cotton growers association was formed, uniting local growers under a common plan.
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Cotton Growers
Galilee
Wesson
Cotton Growers’ Association
Lecture on Mosquito and Mississippi Union Events
A Natchez board meeting adopted a resolution to invite Dr. Quitman Kohnke of New Orleans for illustrated lectures on the mosquito theory. The text notes planned Pennsylvania dedication in Vicksburg on March 24 and a governor’s visit to the state. Mississippi attendees are expected at the New Orleans reunion, with Maj. Gen. Lowery noting strong interest as the legislature adjourns before the convention.
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Adams’ County Medical Association
Quitman Kohnke
New Orleans
Pennsylvania
Vicksburg
Pennypacker
Mississippi
Lowery
Young man foiled by forged paper at Greenville store
A well dressed man bought a Colt pistol and farming implements from Goyer & Co in Greenville using a draft and later another check bearing the name Baird. The cashier alerted the marshal. T C Baird, from Gardner Amite county, was arrested after the pistol was seized. He appeared drugged and claimed the name Baird.
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Greenville
Cottonle Plantation
Onird & Kirkland
Baird
T. C. Baird
Hebron
Y ‘2
Gardner
Amite County
New Mississippi Corporations Formed In Recent Days
The state shows several new corporations organized recently including Taylor-Thomas Brick Company in Springs Copiah county with no stated capital and Pepe Drug Company in Port Gibson Claiborne county listed with 15000. Oil City Oil Company at Greenwood Leflore county capital 12000. Sanders-Johnson Company in Vicksburg Warren county capital 30000. Meridian Auto and Cycle Company in Meridian Lauderdale county capital 10000. Washington County Commercial Club in Greenville Washington county no capital. Century Realty Company in Vicksburg Warren county capital 10000. Raymond Griving and Manufacturing Company in Raymond Hinds county capital 16000. Dossett-Calhoun Company in Lucedale Green county capital 15000. People's Bank in Bassfield Covington county capital 30000. Morrow Company in Richland Lee county capital 10000. Leakesville Brick and Tile Company in Leakerville Greene county capital 5000. Amerément to charter Ruleville Hardware Company in Ruleville Sunflower county increasing capital stock to 10000.
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Taylor-Thomas Brick Company
Springs
Copiah County
Pepe Drug Company
Port Gibson
Claiborne County
Capital
Oil City Oil Company
Greenwood
Leflore County
Sanders-Johnson Company
Vicksburg
Warren County
Meridian Auto and Cycle Company
Meridian
Lauderdale County
Washington County Commercial Club
Greenville
Washington County
Century Realty Company
Raymond Griving and Manufacturing Company
Raymonn
Hinds County
Dossett-Calhoun Company
Lucedale
Green County
People’s Bank
Bassfield
Covington County
Morrow Company
Richland
Lee County
Leakesville Brick and Tile Company
Leakerville
Greene County
Ruleville Hardware Company
Ruleville
Sunflower County
Out of Court House Fight
Hon Henry Hilbun through his attorney Hassell filed suit in the Circuit Court at Ellisville against W P Pettis for libel seeking 20000 damages. He alleges the defaming statements were circulated in the House of Representatives during the debate over dividing Jones county into two judicial districts.
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Henry Hilbun
Hassell
Ellisville
W. 3. Pettis
House of Representives
Jones County
Claims for Tax Refunds and Naval Academy Vacancy
The attorney general reports heavy activity approving refunds for erroneous tax payments and erroneous land sales, funded by a $20,000 two year appropriation, with claims routed via auditor and land commissioner missions. Also, a competitive examination will select the Seventh district Naval Academy nominee at Crystal Springs on Saturday the 10th. ages 16 to 20, residents only.
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Attorney General’s
Auditor’s and Land Commissioners Office
Land Commissioner
Frank A. McLain
Congress
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Crystal Springs
H. P. Todd
Meridian Storm Aftermath Clears Debris and Seeks Bodies
Meridian Miss March 4 Conditions in the chicken city are rapidly improving. Workmen are busily engaged clearing up debris and searching for bodies. Work is slow as standing walls must be pulled down before searches can proceed. The death list remains at last night's figures. Many of those reported missing are turning up.
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Storm Center
Meridian
Miss
Shicken City
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