Christmas ball planned by Biloxi firemen and city news
The Norvelle will be opened at Jackson next Saturday. Columbus reports fire losses of 3600 dollars. Saratoga Bottling Works expands facilities while a 16 indictments from the Franklin County grand jury are noted. West Point receives 100 German servant girls and 50 skilled mechanics as new arrivals. Robberies occur near Pinola and Jackson with loss figures given. A cane syrup and sweet potato canning plant is planned near Longbeach. Star reports a 6 year old girl killed by a Winchester left on a gallery. Cassell Drug Co traveling salesman robbed near Delhi for 100 dollars. Belle Coleman of Clinton dies in Chicago. A Clinton theft ends in a man’s death after a homeowner’s son shoots the intruder. Newton and Decatur obituaries and accidents noted. Miss Geary of Vicksburg wins a 35,000 dollar railroad ticket suit. Hattiesburg approves electric lighting and street railway franchise for Hawkins and associates with conditions and bonds.
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No Indictment Freezes Williams After Grand Jury Adjourns
G W M Williams Jr released from county jail after grand jury failed to indict on land larceny. He was brought from Natchez jail to await action and had been linked to a sensational elopement with Mrs Rosa Carter of Adams county. Williams, claiming South Carolina connections, cites heart trouble as cause of troubles, with family unaware of events. Franklin Advocate reports.
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G. W. M. Williams, Jr
Natchez
Williams
Rosa Carter
Adams County
South Carolina
Franklin
New Court Stenographer Appointed in Circuit Court
During the recent term Judge Moyse Wilkinson appointed Nolan Cruise successor to Ike Fox as court stenographer. Cruise, son of Hon. W. B. Cruise of Little Springs, is described as a young man of fine business attainments and is expected to fulfill the role to the satisfaction of the court and interested parties. Franklin Advocate.
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Moyse Wilkinson
Nolan Cruise
W. B. Cruise
Little Springs
Cruise
Franklin Advocate
Over 18 000 000 attend the World’s Fair
Attendance at the World’s Fair reportedly exceeded eighteen million visitors with crowds streaming through pavilions and exhibits across the event period. Officials credited sustained interest in international displays, technology shows, and cultural programs drawing diverse guests.
Booker T Washington Advice Urges Calm Civic Progress
Booker T Washington calls on African Americans to reject pompous behavior after elections and pursue growth, intelligence, and Christian character while building friendly race relations. A Mississippi state hospital plans 1000 headless turkeys for Christmas inmates, with Steward Fitzgerald taking bids to Dec 7 for delivery in Jackson on Dec 23. Other state institutions will provide festive dinners as well.
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State Hospital
Jackson
Steward Fitzgerald
First Woman Doctor Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Dr Amelia Willigennes, a pioneer in medicine, is celebrated on her eightieth birthday. She earned a New York diploma and has practiced in New York City since 1854, marking her as a trailblazing woman physician.
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Amelia Williggennes
New York
New York City
Chinook State Recalled as Washington's Nickname
The source notes that Washington is nicknamed The Chinook State, a regional sobriquet recognized in historical references. It mentions possible familiarity but does not provide further context or changes to usage.
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