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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
2
Mississippi Central Railroad survey reaches toward Brookhaven
The Mississippi Central Railroad survey between Smiths Ferry on Pearl River and Brookhaven proceeds under Chief Engineer James Archibald. President Peck says Brookhaven must decide within 30 days on granting free right of way to secure the line, while Wesson rivals push for a branch via Brookhaven’s route. Chairman Jones and local committee canvass supports, grants, and options ahead of a second citizens meeting, highlighting Brookhaven’s stake in the project.
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Mississippi Central Railroad
Eniineer Jas. Archibald
Smith’s Ferry
Pearl River
Brookhaven
F. L. Peck
Railroad Company
Hattiesburg
Silver Creek
P. Z. Jones
Wesson
Peck
Jones
The
Newman Lumber Co
South
Bank of Brookhaven discusses a new railroad link plan
An editorial advocates completing a Gulf Coast rail line from Pascagoula to Natchez via Hattiesburg and Silver Creek. It argues the Mississippi Central Railroad, independent of major systems, would bring water and rail competition, boost Brookhaven as a manufacturing center and wholesale market, and benefit Pascagoula and nearby lumber firms. President F L Peck and VP L L Major of Newman Lumber Co. are noted as key financiers capable of funding the project.
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Gulfport
Gulf Coast
Natche
Brookhaven
Mississippi
Mississippi Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Gulf & Ship
Silver Creek
Newman Lumber Co
Pascagoula
Mississippi River
Wesson
I. C
Cotton Oil Refinery Plans in Mississippi
The Jackson Evening News reports cotton seed oil mills in the state plan a refinery to break from the oil trust. Subscriptions to $5,000 to $25,000 per mill join a refinery venture cost estimate of 300,000 to 400,000 dollars including 100 oil tank cars. The project aims to serve about eighty independent mills statewide and is to be run separately from the association.
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Jackson Evening News
Mississippi
E&timate
New Orleans Plans Immigration Hub Through Port Chalmete Site
The New Orleans Progressive Union calls a Mayors convention in Louisiana and Mississippi to discuss directing European home seekers to the South via New Orleans. A regional immigration station at Port Chalmete will channel overspill away from New York and Philadelphia, aiding agricultural expansion into Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory and beyond. The program, aided by railroad interests, aims to fund construction and expand the gateway as a Southern trade entry. The Mississippi Press Association executive committee will meet in Baskelon to finalize plans ahead of the Greenville meeting on May 16.
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Panama
Constructi Scorers
Sone Su
Corporation
Ijn
South
Altmap
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Macey
Marshall Field
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York
Philadelphia
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Southern
New York
Boston
East
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Alabama
Arkansas
Tnnessee
Georgia
Florida
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Virginia
Port Chalmette
J. G. McGuire
Mississippi Press Association
Baeieon
Greenville
Meyers
H. T. Crosby
Pink Smith
Greenville Press
Jon
Joseph E. Norwood
Magnolia Gazette
Will McPhay Arrested in Ballard for 1903 Summit Murder
The Summit Sentinel reports Will McPhay, a black barber accused of killing Deputy Marshal Walter McMorris at Summit on November 16, 1903, was located and arrested in Ballard, Washington under the alias Walker. Details recount the confrontation, pursuit, habeas corpus fights, and transfer to sheriff, with broader notes on mob violence and related cases in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McPhay
Walter McMorris
Summit
Ballard
McPhay
McMorris
Mayo
Walter
Hut McPhay
Mea
Vardémuin
McPhoy
Bhay
Hese d Hon
Spring Shirt Sale Off a New Line at Local Store
The speaker promotes a spring shirt line selling at lower prices than rivals. They claim customers will be pleased with fit and wear and urge shoppers to visit the store to evaluate the quality and affordability firsthand.
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