State Treasury Cases summarize Alabama case turmoil and trials
A long report on the State Treasury scandals notes a mistrial in the Bush case, indictments pressed against Balford after he became a state’s witness, and a dismissal of the Stowers indictment for lack of involvement in the $100,000 deal. It recounts the Rush case deadlock and the ongoing probes into Raiford and Stowers, with commentary on alleged improper loans to Jackson banks. The piece criticizes perceived unequal treatment of defendants and hints at broader political implications in Mississippi. It also mentions unrelated local items and a public notice-like aside about social topics and community reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Bush
Balford
Stowers
Armistead
Mississippi
Reaiford
Rush
Jackson Banks
Greaves
Hinds County
State Treasury
Raiford
Jackson
Memphis
Capital Bank
Memphis Scimitar
Court House
Jackson's Rebuke Spurs City Reform Plea
Rev W P Price delivers a scathing sermon at Second Baptist exposing Jacksons corrupt ties between officials and criminals. He urges organized reform with leaders like Tom Barr and Judge Brame, while local press and clergy face calls to public duty. A Winds Central official discusses rail expansion to Monticello and Franklinton with timelines. In New Orleans Harvey Canal, dead fish foul the canal, drawing workers and barbiturates to combat odor and health risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Second Baptist Church
W. P. Price
Mr. Price
Clarion-Ledger
Evening News
Price
Tom Barr
Judge Brame
C. 2. Wright
I. C
Winds Central Road
Pearl River Lumber Company
Brookhaven
Monticello
Lea Fence County
Wark
Franklinton
Amite City
Washington Parish
Harvey's Canal
New Orleans
Louisiana Cypress & Lumber Co
Gulf
Fourth at Bogue Chitto Picnic Bright and Busy
The Bogue Chitto Picnic Association hosted the Fourth of July event with a large crowd enjoying magnolias and shade. Prizes were awarded for cake walk, babies, races, and dances while a few rowdy incidents were promptly handled. Spectators heard Hon. J. G. Spencer as the sole invited speaker. Frank McLain could not attend due to Congress adjournment. The county jail project and a National Saengerfest plan for St. Louis were noted, along with the marriage of Pearl Dorsey to I B Fortinberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogue Chitto
Bogue Chitto Picnic Association
J. G. Spencer
Congress
Frank McLain
Picnic Association
L. Jackson & Sons
A.C. Seavey
Brookhaven
Tom Watts
Jennie Chrisman
A. Staffer
Nelle Elizabeth Wade
Arthur Wade
Hartman Mercantile Co
Lucius Yawn
Cleo Smith
Parsons-Moreton- Wentworth Co
Jas. Kirkfield
L. Cohn & Bros
Luther Hart
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Madras
Ition Als
Nalty & Larsen
L B. Perkinson
Pcs
Perkins
C. B. Perkins
Aya
Gaga Sy
Vicksburg
Jules Harvey
Thule
Miss
C. K. Harvey
King Edward Campes
Gates
W. L. Riley
L.D
Gales
New York
Ballard
McGrath
Yours Truly
Brookhaven, Mississippi
Weemenrs
Elgin
Waltham
Hampden
R. R
Chicago
Sebati
Sam Zwirn
Joe Sasser
Prince Sutton
Brogan
Geo
Bowsky
Board of Supervisors
Joseph Sasser
Magnolia
Pike County
St. Louis Exposition Grounds
Allison's Wells
Way's Bluff
Ailizual
Nedwb
Hutcherson
Ciewest
Lenibural College
Nism
Due A
Bai
Allison
Way
Blatt
Canton
St. Louis
Glerk
Texiries
Morphy & Latimer. Rae Ns
Gide
Tse
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Str
Schatenes & Mare
Gant Three
John HeGrath d.Nons
Brookhaven, Miss
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