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29 May 1902
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Brandon News in Brandon, Mississippi
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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
1
Cotton Picking Machine Praised By Mississippi Planter
J S Weiss a prominent planter Mississippi reports on Angus Campbell cotton picking machine owned by American Cotton Picking Company Pittsburg Pa claiming near perfect removal of lint without harming leaves bolls or stalks. He witnessed 98 7 percent open cotton picked at Col Morgan Hewardstown Leflore County and notes the device leaves no green leaf bloom or square damaged. Mississippi crops progress warm weather showers aid rapid development with expectations of a record yield corn oats potato bugs peaches melons markets soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Weiss
Bee Miss
Angus Campbell Aich
Nerican Cotton Picking Company
Ofittsburg
Campell
Itoas
Morgan’s
Sheppardstown
Leflore County
Mississippi
Delta
After Poll Tax Delinquents Face Collection Pressure
The Clarion Ledger reports Mississippi Supreme Court rulings allow county collectors to publish delinquent poll tax lists and attach funds owed to delinquents. The tactic forces payment of taxes and costs, often doubling the amount due, with broad enforcement across counties. Seventy five pupils of Geneseo college in Rock Falls Illinois suffer-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion Ledger
Mississippi Supreme Court
Geneseo College
Rock Falls
Soffer
Confederate Decoration Observed by Rankin Camp
Rankin Camp 265, U. GO.V. meets May 26 to decorate Confederate graves at Brandon cemetery on June 8 at 10 o’clock. Judge A. G. Norrell to act as orator. Misses Maxey Henry Easterling and Loveless to recite poems. Committees formed for grounds, flowers, and music with many local ladies named to assist. Board of Inquiry named under 1902 law. Grand Camp delegates to be named. Camp to form at court house at 10 a.m. June 3 and march to cemetery for Decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Co. Vey
Brandon
Rankin Camp
U. Go.v
Rankin’ Camp
A. G. Norrell
Bessie
Knochs
L. C
R. E. Gayden
Robeson
Berry
J. A. Gayden
Burns
Cole
L. S
Wayne May
Barnes
Whitfield
Babb
Batte
Judge Mayers
Hugh Washburn
Atkins
Dobson
Cook
Crook
W.G. Mnge
Coulson
Weille
Watson
Girdletsone
Melvin
Moseley
Morris
Scott
P. P. Walker
Misses Bruce
Busick
Ira Maxey
Nicholson
R. AL. Buchanan
Rice
Board of Inquiry
P.B. Berry
W. B. Easterling
W. E. Easterling
Rhodes
W. L. Manning
Hattiesburg
Pat Henry
Maxey
Ghosts Reported Haunting Jackson City Jail
In Clarion Ledger style a sensational tale claims the jail is tenanted by the ghosts of Jim Frye and John Sasser, executed weeks ago. Several released African Americans swear they have seen and heard the spirits, heightening fear among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion Ledger
Jackson
Jim Frye
John Sasser
Frye
Sasser
Darkias
Freaks of lightning demolish home in Indiana
In Evanston Indiana Monday morning a lightning strike at James Rowley’s house knocked Mrs. Rowley unconscious at an ironing board. Her 5 month old baby cried by her. the floor splintered and a large hole opened in the front wall. Lightning ripped the kitchen floor, damaged a McKinley portrait, shattered a plaster head, tore wall molding, and drove laths into the opposite wall fifteen feet away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Rowley
Evanston
Ind
Andy
McKinley i
Astrologers Warn of Calamities This Year in Chicago
A Chicago Masonic Temple event featured McKay predicting disasters this year with months of June and July to bring terrific storms and sacrifices. He warned Saturn’s influence would bring earth disturbances and potential earthquakes and volcanic activity before the end of two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Theyworld
Gabe Lee
Death of a Champion Hen Griefs Amite County Farmer
Rufus McNormman a farmer near Liberty in Amite county laments the death of his prized hen holder of the champion prize at the United States fair. The loss deeply grieves him as he cherished the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus McNormman
Liberty
Amite County
Fayer
United States
Jailbreak at Mendenhall: Oliver Lamar Escape Report
Oliver Lamar, a white man serving life, reportedly escaped from Mendenhall jail in the early hours after a mob aided his flight. Two guards on duty have been arrested on suspicion of involvement as Sheriff Magee cites grounds for conspiracy. The jail, a temporary structure, had been deemed unsafe by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
Fragmentary birth report with damaged details
A torn OCR passage describes a malformed birth with missing limbs and deformed calves, noting lemon colored tissue and limited mobility. It references a storm over Elgin with heavy rain and wind, collapsing infrastructure, sewer and transportation damage, and business disruption in a hollowness area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Marriage notice amid tangled local rumor in SD paper
A chaotic clippings fragment reports a marriage between Nemiah Mito and Wilhemia Sandstone. The notice, scribbled and garbled, mentions Rev. Whitstone and features odd asides about rocky unions and looming discord, with unclear dates or places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
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