State News Roundup From Mississippi Items
Governor faces multiple pardon petitions while Judge A G Mayers dies at Bran son. New passenger and freight station completed at Newton. Jesse Pittman to hang for killing a woman on Feb 22. Hennegan dies after buggy accident at Vicksburg. E M Newman a wealthy Amite County planter dies Jan 28. Train wreck attempt at Barnes Station in the Delta. Five month old baby of Henry George found dead. A negro man at Jackson knocked from a leaf by live wire but to die. Rose date depot and several buildings destroyed by fire. Yazoo to receive about 100000 in rivers and harbors bill. Rev George O Bachman relocates to Mississippi for Sunday School work. 500 bales cotton sold at Hazlehurst as prices rise. farmers hold for better. Chicago firm buys Booneville courthouse bonds at premium. Sidney E Jones linked to Porter.
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Jesse Pittman
Hennegan
Vicksburg
E. M. Newman
Amite County
Barnes Station
Delta
Henry George
Near
Fragmented Thoughts and Local Musings on Work and Weather
A collection of aphorisms and quips on work ethics, weather, self made men, and daily life. References to Brookhaven fire fighters and imagined news coverage tease a local, reflective column embracing humor and cautionary notes.
Pastor Yarborough’s Sixth Anniversary at First Baptist
The Jackson News notes the sixth anniversary of Dr. W E F Yarborough’s pastorate at the First Baptist church. He led services night and morning as membership reached about 350 with $30,150 raised. The pastor’s work is described as thriving and influential in the city and county.
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Jackson News
Brookhaven Baptist Church
W. EF. Yarborough
First Baptist Church
Yarborough
Cotton Market Roars as Farmers Stand Firm
Farmers movement draws blood as cotton speculators pressure prices while growers hold to conventions. New Orleans market rises amid sparse dope and down telegraph wires. spot sales reach 4250 bales with higher bids. Senate earmarks Frances Willard statue dedication in February. other notes on gas stoves, Confederate dead memorials, and weather commentary.
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Sean
Percenae
New Orleans
Liverpool
New York
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
N. O. Times- Democrat
Senate
Frances E. Willard
Feed Hall
Helen F. Mears
Ikosh
Wisconsin
Ue. Bose
Illinois
Cotton Farmers Stand Together in Southern Unity
Albert H. Whitfeld Jr of Olief Insiiot A. A. Whiktiald is named to represent the University of Mississippi in the Mississippi nturcollaginta Quatnrical Ammo isiation contest, to be held in April. The letter urges white farmers to lead the movement, persuade Black farmers to join, and reduce cotton acreage to balance supply and demand while opposing speculative price manipulation.
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Albert H. Whitfeld, Jr
Olief Insiiot A. A. Whiktiald
University of Miasissippi
New railroad coming to Brookhaven area
Good news reached here this morning that the contract is let for the Mississippi Central Railroad from Silver Creek in Lawrence County to Brookhaven, with an extension to be made within months. It is uncertain if the line will cross Pearl River at Monticello or Smith's Ferry, but reaching Brookhaven is certain, providing direct communication with Mobile and Gulfport. Potential extension later to Vicksburg or Natchez.
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Monda
Sissippi
Silver Creek
Lawrence County
Brookhaven
Pearl River
Monticello
Smith’s Ferry
Mobile
Gulfport
Vicksburg
Natchez
Fire at Hartman Mercantile Co. destroys frame buildings
Monday night a major blaze hit Front Street in Wesson touching Mills & East fruit and country produce, Jeff Wright family grocery restaurant, and Hartman Mercantile Co. storage. Firefighters prevented wider loss though wind fanned flames across the alley. Hartman losses capped at about 5000 with Mills & East at 800. no insurance reported. Fire crews, notably Bo Schott and L Crane, earned praise for grim, steady work amid perilous heat.
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Hartman Mercantile Co
Front Street
Jeff Wright
Walter Laird
Mills & East
Hartman
E. F. Brennan
Spycarte
Chas, Thompson
E. H. Bryant
Bo Schott
L. Crane
Mississippi text book push and local woes mix in era
The Mississippi Text Book Commission faces major workload as leaders like Prof Whitfield and officials such as General Clark and Mr Warner send sanction letters from Washington. Yazoo City and Wesson report fire and roof leaks causing merchant losses, while a new state house and upcoming buildings are noted. Contributions to Baptist causes rise alongside community notices and teaching associations.
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H. L. Whitfield
Charles L. Clark
Washington
B. H. Warner
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Brinly
Buckeye
A. C. Seavey & Sons
Cherokee Street
Bowsky
A. G. Mayers
Branson
Newton
Negro Beckman
Jackson
Rose
Dr. Jobo
McEwin
Oxford
Yazoo
Geo. O. Bachman
Kentucky
J. F. Gint
Portland
St. Louis
Toledo
Lae
J. Ward Gurley
X Legacy Comenigion
Cear
Farmers’ Movement
Poe
Bishop Galloway
Tywat
Jef Williams
Ad. Son
Bre
Jas
D. Ciromt
Las
Giames Whitcomb Riley
Vale
Mel
Ted
South
Southland
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Southern
Comme
Cox
C. Cotton
Southern Cotton Association
W.P. Brown
Palhaperetel
McGrath
McGrath’s
Madras
Ous
Fender
Jno. McGrath & Sons
Brookhaven, Miss
Tion
Mississippi
Q. C. Lamar
Mississippi “Text Book Commission
Winona
The
Wesson Enterprise
Sam Waltman
Mise
Ellen Rea
W. J. Rea
Martinsville
Yazoo City
C. B. Taylor
Tory Graded School
Aleet
Hinds County Teachera
State House
Century
Charcdes
Henry McDonald
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