Williams for Speakership
Yazoo City Mississippi September 22 Personal friends of Congressman John Sharp Williams of the High Mississippi district say if a Democratic majority is won in the next Congress he will permit his name for speaker Williams has been urged by Democratic leaders to run but this is the first clear indication he would accept The Democrats would back Williams from the Southern delegation and no alternative name would be offered if the party wins the majority
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Oxford
Miss
Longino
Will Matthis
Orlando Lester
Montgomery Brothers
Whit Owens
Matthis
Hemp Williams
Owens
Supreme Court
Lester
Yazoo City
John Sharp Williams
Williams
County Pension Boards Convene in Jackson Next February
Jackson Mississippi September 22. County pension boards plan a convention in Jackson on the second Tuesday in February to discuss pension law features and to decide on calling out certain classes who are now participants in the annual distribution without proper rights but who have not violated the law in applying. The Leflore county pension board suggested the convention and its resolution has been sent to other counties to seek adoption and member appointments.
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Jackson
Miss
Pensson
Leflore
Ben
Revision of Assessment Laws in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi Sept 22 Some county assessors urge revision of assessment laws to gain more time and salary for work. They call the present system stupid and insufficient to do proper labor. A convention of assessors and collectors may be planned in Jackson before the next Legislature to draft a new law.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Death of Belgium's Queen Marie Henriette
Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians, died suddenly at the dinner table in Belgium on September 20 after a syncope episode. Her death ends a long reign marked by devotion to public duties and royal service.
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Belgium
Marie Henriette
New York Librarians Meet in Lake Placid
Members of the New York Library Association began their annual meeting in Lake Placid New York today. The program spans several days and includes a variety of papers and addresses designed to discuss library work and related topics.
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New York
Lake Placid
N. Y
New York Library Association
Murder, ambush and crime tales reach Pike County
Jackson Mississippi September 22 reports from the country press detail an ambush killing near Antioch church in Pike County. Farmer John Regan dies. his brother Sam Regan and Bill Dean survive. Suspect Hugh Forbes is jailed then escapes. Also noted are a Crystal Springs craps killing of Vauden Jones by Tom Jenkins and the planned October term trial of Will Todd for attempted assassination of an Illinois Central camp car.
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Jackson
Miss
Hare
Pike County
Antioch
John M. Ragen
Sam Regan
Bill Dean
John Regan
Huugh Forbes
Regan
Crystal Springs
Vaulden Jones
Tom Jenkins
Will Todd
Illinois Central
Prof Tracy to Study Cotton Conditions in Delta
Jackson Mississippi September 22 Prof M. Tracy a government expert was in Jackson en route to the delta to study cotton conditions and the new insect causing damage He will report on delta cotton varieties soil suitability staple length and quality His findings will be published by the department of agriculture in a few months This marks a rare Mississippi study of this character for many years.
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Jackson
Miss
M. Tracy
Delta
Tracy
Yazoo County
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
New Jails Sought Across Mississippi Counties
Aberdeen and Sunflower counties push for modern prisons with larger capacities. Monroe County to vote on borrowing 8000 dollars from the school fund for a jail on November 4. The Aberdeen structure is condemned by state and federal authorities after Will Lanier escapes, and government prisoners are refused there. Hinds County also considers a new jail at upcoming supervisors meeting. Joint county city jail plans discussed but not advanced.
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Aberdeen
Miss
Monroe County
Will Lanier
Big Time in Sioux City Elks Carnival Opens Week
Sioux City Iowa September 22 opening parade marks the Elks street carnival. Booths line principal streets with banners and bunting as preparations finish. Daily excursions bring visitors and President Roosevelt is expected Friday for the big carnival day with Sioux Falls Tri State Day Traveling Men's Day and Children's Day noted for other days.
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Sioux City
Roosevelt
Sioux Falls
Tri-State
Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich Makes Death Attempt
A Paris report cites an Algiers dispatch saying Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich, uncle of the Czar, attempted to die by his own hand. The incident is enveloped in mystery and unclear details.
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Paris
Algiers
Paul Alexandrovich
Salisbury Is Better Amid Reports From London
London dispatches on September 20 report Salisbury's condition improving with favorable indications.
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Salisbury
London
Republican state convention to name NY candidates
Saratoga Sept 22 indications point to record attendance as the Republican state convention assembles tomorrow to nominate governor and state officials. Odell is keynote. Woodruff opposition noted. indorsement of Roosevelt for renomination discussed amid trust and reciprocity debates. Thomas Platt aides expect a largely settled ticket with leaders seeking Harmony.
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Saratoga
Woodruff
Brooklyn
Sheldon
William
Odell
Harmony
N. Y
Republican State Conveniion
Thesr
Platt
Nathan L. Miller
Cortland County
John G. Wickser
Erie
Edward A. Bond
Jefferson County
Court of Appeals
William E. Warner
Monroe County
Roosevelt
Edward W. Lauterbach
Ellsworth
State Senate
Ugly Quarrel Over Royal Dismissal At Spa
Brussels reports a scandal after King Leopold dismissed his daughter Princess Stephanie from the heir of Queen Marie Henrietta at Spa. Public sympathy favors the Princess and hopes for reconciliation. In Vienna, Sept 22, powers discuss a joint reply to Secretary Hay on Jews in Roumania, with Germany and Austria to decline Beevensen and the United States told only signatories decide.
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Leopold
Vienna
Hay
Roumania
Austria
Germany
United States
Turpentine Boom Threatens Mississippi Pines
Biloxi Mississippi September 22 turpentine price rises spur many new distilleries in the piney woods. Fears grow that longleaf yellow pine forests will be seriously damaged as distillers work day and night to meet demand. Turpentine steady at 47 cents in south Mississippi rosin priced 1.25 to 3.80 per barrel.
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Biloxi
Miss
Piney Woods
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Rosin
New Train Service Opens on Gulf and Chicago Road
Jackson Mississippi September 23. The railroad commission has received notice of a new train service on the Gulf and Chicago road owned by the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City system. President Morrill has re arranged schedules and a new passenger train is in service with close connections at New Albany and Middleton. Construction below Hattiesburg progresses slowly, with plans to begin work to Newton early next year and finish by mid summer.
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Jackson, Miss
Railroad’ Commission
Gulf and Chicago Road
Mobile
Brookhaven Monticello Line Planned by Illinois Central
The Illinois Central has secured options for the Brookhaven to Monticello branch, about twenty five miles. Bids on grading are expected after route review, with grading likely to start by early November. The line would serve a timber belt and feed to Hattiesburg could be extended later, boosting regional rail connections.
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Brookhaven
Miss
Illinois Central Road
Monticello
Lawrence County
Illinois Central
Hattiesburg
The
Central
Old Soldier's Story of a West Point Cadet and a Drunken Ride
A West Point graduate recalls an old army officer's tale about a fortunate drunk cadet. The officer explains merit and appointment can be shaped by chance, and a horse's reckless dash led to a pivotal moment. The story ends with a nod to Lincoln and Grant.
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West Point
Army of the Potomac
When Dr Pills Went Abroad: A Tale of Sympathy
In a Washington Post excerpt a young physician recalls being placed in charge of Dr Pills practice. He discovers a wealthy, married woman in the city’s best quarter who fancies daily visits—not for illness but for attention. Her heart ennui is soothed by talk and small cares, costing five dollars per visit.
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Victoria
Washington Post
Rural Free Mail Delivery Routes Mapped in Mississippi
Inspector Watson finished mapping rural free mail delivery routes in Mississippi and sent reports to Washington awaiting approval. Most routes are in northern counties where Congress pressed petitions. Jackson Columbus Natchez West Point and Biloxi will have routes extending in several directions.
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Jackson
Miss
Watson
Mississippi
Washington
Congress
Columbus
Natchez
West Point
Biloxi
Model mother roles blamed for rowdy kids
Detroit Free Press quotes a columnist remarking on a mother who is praised for writing good papers for meetings while her children are described as little terrors. The passage satirizes social expectations of motherhood and public appearance.
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Detroit Free Press
A Delicate Distinction Quote in Washington Star
A brief Washington Star quip has Senator Sorghum remarking that a bad memory can serve better than a clear conscience. The exchange highlights humor on ethics and memory in political life.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Forget-me-not inquiry from Citiman Say
A joking exchange notes that a forget-me-not is a string your wife ties around your finger for errands, pegged to a farmer’s quip about memory and chores. The Philadelphia Press framing implies a light, humorous definition rather than a botanical note.
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Citiman
Philadelphia Press
Mosquito Brain Size Sparks Banter in Chicago News
A Chicago News quip compares a mosquito’s brain to a man’s, noting the insect’s brain appears well developed for its size. Dix-Well counters with a joke, saying even at its current size the mosquito is nearly as dull as some people.
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Hix
Dix
Chicago News
Paint and Aging Women Aesthetic Caution
A saying notes that paint can refresh an old house but cannot make an elderly woman appear young. The sentiment contrasts superficial makeover with lasting age realities.
Explosive mysteries link Maine to Kai Chih disaster
Naval circles note similarities between the Maine and the Chinese warship Kai Chih both lost to sudden explosions. Rumors persist that the Maine’s blast may be internal though evidence remains inconclusive. The Kai Chih, built in 1884, sank in the Yangtze after a rapid detonation with only two survivors.
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Sigsbee
Maine
Kai Chih
The Indolent Daughters Of Japanese Nobles
A Tokyo address cites a peer’s daughter as an extreme example of Japanese noble ladies’ indolence. She orders maids to prepare for bed and again to rise, effectively living like an invalid and stunting her own physical development.
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Tokyo
Gillette Portrays Holmes With Noted Cunning
William Gillette, famed for his Sherlock Holmes persona, reveals little to reporters. Returning from Europe, he deflects questions on future plans, leaving scribes empty handed as they seek clues to his next moves.
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Sherlock Holmes
Wiliam Gillette
Europe
Boston
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