Democratic Ticket and political notes in brief
A assembled miscellany notes presidential tickets with Bryan and Kern, a 8th district congressional candidate J W Collier, plus items on postal rates, bank policy, weather, winter apparel, and local fairs. Mentions Edi tor Sullens and Hearst reports on Foraker letters attributed to Archbold. Tri State Fair in Memphis and Mississippi Arkansas Tennessee readers urged to support state fair exhibits in Jackson.
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Memphis
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
Rankin
Jackson
Congress in Washington Hosts Dr Koch on Tuberculosis
The International Tuberculosis Congress meets in Washington with renowned German physician Dr Koch among the attendees. The gathering aims to curb the spread of the disease, known as the white plague, as prayers rise for effective control.
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Washington
Koch
Administration fights to save Speaker Gannon's binders
The administration aims to protect Speaker Gannon's congressional race by keeping his district binders, while churches condemn him for profanity and Democrats plot his defeat, arguing he serves as a tool of the trusts.
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Gannon
Congress
England and Uncle Sam clash over colonial loyalties
In Meridian Mississippi, the Mississippi River Western Railroad stockholders elected K Threefoot president as they organize a $2,000,000 capital line from Meridian through Mendenhall Simpson county to Natchez. In Jackson the Sheriffs Association organized to push legislation. Sheriff Kelly of Warren was named president, Sheriff Clark of Asis vice president, and Sheriff Magruder of Forest secretary.
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Mississippi River Western Railroad
Meridian
K. Threefoot
Mendenhall
Simpson County
Natchez
Sheriffs Association of
Mississippi
Jackson
Kelly
Warren
Clark
Asis
Magruder
Forest
Great Fires Sweep Midwest and North in 19th Century
The text notes three major fires: 1825 forest blaze that scorched 2.5 million acres with near total loss of life minimal. The 1871 Wisconsin fires destroyed timber valued at 10 million dollars and claimed over 1,000 lives. The 1894 Minnesota fire burned 500 people to death and caused 25 million dollars in property damage.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York Staats Zeitung Editor Named NDIC Treasurer
Herman Ridder, editor of the New York Staats Zeitung, is appointed treasurer of the National Democratic Executive Committee by Chairman Mack. He is described as a clean, brainy man and his name could help win the German vote.
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Herman Ridder
New York Staats Zeitung
National Democratic Executive Committee
Mack
Roosevelt criticizes Taft campaign strategy abroad
The text suggests Roosevelt believes Taft lacks vigor in his campaign and that Roosevelt should supply it. It also notes voters think Roosevelt is away hunting in Africa and not advising Taft, while preferring Bryan as president since he is not beholden to any single influence.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Africa
Bryan
White House
Law Enforcement League Formed By Noted Officials
Jackson launches a Law Enforcement League with ex Governor A. H. Longino as president S. J. Taylor as first vice president W. H. Watkins as second vice president T. P. Barr as secretary Webster Buie as treasurer and a capable board of directors. The organization aims to advance public safety and goodwill through focused efforts.
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Jackson
A. H. Longino
S. J. Taylor
W. H. Watkins
T. P. Barr
Webster Buie
Race questions rise in Cuba and England heed the issue
The piece notes the acute race question in Cuba with mulatto and tieproe groups forming their own party while England faces similar concerns in its African missions. It suggests both nations would do well to adopt the Mississippi constitutional convention approach from years past.
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Cuba
England
Mississippi
County Trade Edition Praised by North End Readers
The Brandon News reports many letters from northern island western residents unknown to the paper complimenting the Rankin County Trade Edition. It states the edition aims to elevate the county as equal to the best locations and not for financial gain, and that its work will benefit the region.
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Brandon News
Rankin County
Convicts Seek Pardons and Trusty Roles at Parchman Farm
Convicts at Mississippi’s Parchman Farm press for pardons while petitioning for trusties to improve chances of escape. The policy shift reduces pardons and limits trusted workers, prompting riskier efforts as some inmates still manage to slip away.
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Mississippi Penitentiary
Parchman Farm
Drunken Crowd Fire Kills Three Near Jellico Church
A mob of intoxicated men fired from a front of a blind tiger den at churchgoers leaving a Baptist church near Jellico Tennessee last Sunday. Three were killed instantly and two wounded. No motive given beyond drunken violence. The writer urges stern local justice.
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Jellico
Tenn
Lynch
Tax deferral ends Trowbridge bid for Vicksburg mayor
W L Trowbridge was eliminated from the mayoral race in Vicksburg for failure to pay taxes by February 1. The note states that unpaid taxes render a person ineligible to hold office or vote, and that default in taxes should bar participation in primaries and general elections.
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W. L. Trowbridge
Vicksburg
Democratic Funds Shake Up and Libel Threats Named
Governor C N Haskill resigns as treasurer of the National Democratic Campaign Committee and threatens libel suits against W R Hearst and Sheets of Ohio. He also criticizes Roosevelt. Dupont exits the Republican Committee and Foraker is sidelined, yet pressures the president and Taft. Democrats gain ground in two weeks amid Hearst charge fallout.
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C. N. Haskill
National Democratic Campaign Committee
W. R. Hearst
Sheets
Ohio
Roosevelt
Dupont
Republican Committee
Foraker
Taft
Hearst
Inspector Fitzgerald shot at Clinton station
Post office inspector Charles Fitzgerald was shot by deputy postmaster Will Sorsby in Clinton as he prepared to board the eastbound train at 5:30 p.m. He was taken to Jackson and died at the sanitarium that night at 9:00. Before dying he said Clinton office accounts were short by about a hundred dollars.
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Charles Fitzgerald
Will Sorsby
Clinton
Fitzgerald
Jackson
Assassination of Post Office Inspector Charles Fitzgerald
Young Sorsby prepared to board the train when asked his plans he said he must report it to the department. Sorsby then shot him and fled. Fitzgerald was a tall kind hearted post office inspector respected for uncovering thefts. His death is deeply regretted and the call goes out for swift justice.
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Sorsby
Night Riding and Citizens Stand Against Lynch Law
An editorial condemns night riding and vigilante justice in Georgia, urging lawful pursuit of criminals, condemning arson of negro schools and churches, and urging fair treatment of African Americans while demanding accountability for crimes. It notes community resolve, calls for lawful action, and concludes with a local merchant note about caskets and robes.
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Brandon News
Georgia
Mountain Creek Community News Brief
Winter nears as cold winds blow yet communities stay cheerful. Cotton crops are short and locals harvest quickly. Several residents fished Pearl River last week, netting over 200 pounds. Local church sing, births announced, and many neighbors visiting kin. Individuals named include Estus Dear family, Laura Taylor, Emma Laird, Lillian Bridges, E H Laid, B B Stuckey, Jessie Stuckey, Oscar Byrd, Allene and Fannie Byrd, J P Byrd, Bob Berry, Lewis Weimer, Milissa Barnes, Tom Lawson, Joe Bridges, and Ernest Laird.
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W. S. May
Brandon, Miss
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
J. W. Collier
American Bankers Association
Denver
Colorado
Sullens
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Crenshaw
Will Jones
Rosebourough
Sabate
Hawkes
J. A. Taylor & Son
Pelahatchie, Miss
Farmers Union
Brandon Mercantile Co
Mountain Creek
Pearl River
Harrison
Estus’ Dear
Mesdames
Laura Taylor
Emma Laird
Strong River Association
Lillian Bridges
E. H. Laid
B. B. Stuckey
Jessie
Rankin County Association
Leesburgh
Oscar Byrd
Misses Allene
Fannie
J. P Byrd
White’s
Bob Berry
Florence
Lewis Weimer
Suday
Milissa Barnes
Tom Lawson
Joe Bridges
Blackman Bridges
Ernest’ Laird
Steen’s Creek High School
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Brandon
Kennington Dry
Misa
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