Mississippi Exposition Address Urges Prompt Fair Visit
State Commissioner R H Healy praises the World’s Fair and notes its limited remaining time to December 1. He warns exhibits will deteriorate daily due to dust vandals and souvenir fiends while inviting Mississippians to Beauvoir to view state displays and obtain visitor cards. Local delegates and Knights Templars from New Albany arrive, while Beauvoir hosts J W Brown, first born in the original building, who inspects the rooms and confirms replicas of the 1853-54 design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Lowry
Beauvoir
Mississippi
Interior
Neshoba
Winston
Interior Counties
Knights Templars
San Franciso
New Albany
Miss
Mississippi Building
Leroy Kennedy
W. D. Bias
W. A. Lidell
John B. Wilson
D. H. Hall
J. T. Swann
Walker Rodgers
Cae Ain
Madison County
Brown
Creed
Rich
Jefferson Davis arrest and Mississippi Building dedication note
A letter from James H. Parker defends Jefferson Davis, denying disguises and pledging pursuit of justice. The Mississippi Building dedication on Sept. 15 draws National Guard attention, with speeches by Francis, Gov. Vardaman, and Mississippi Society leaders. Weather in St Louis praised as ideal Exposition backdrop. Judge Cochran's term ends with several life-imprisonment rulings for murder and other crimes. Mississippi pine lands attract northwest buyers. Michigan firm secures 50,000 acres near Golf and Ship Island corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Parker
Mississippi
National Guard
Mississippi Society of St. Louis
Francis
Vardaman
Frank Burkitt
RK. T. Browrigg
Mississippi Society
St. Louis
Laclede
Market Street
Union Depot
Theorthwest
Jackson
Michigan
Caret
Golf Aid
Young Plants and Children Compared in Emulsion Claim
A fragment discusses planting as a metaphor for children, noting some plants grow stronger with the same soil and care. It mentions Emulsion offering a method, but details are unclear due to garbled text. The piece appears to equate child development with plant vigor and hints at a product claim.
The Right Remedy. Missouri Politics and Boodlers
A Darbun correspondent reports corruption concerns in Missouri politics. Democratic hopeful Folk denounces boodling, urges voter involvement, primary participation, and strict law enforcement. He advocates cleaning the party while maintaining Democratic principles, urging citizens to wake up and vote for honest candidates.
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Kas
Boodl
Folk
Mr. Folk
United States
Missouri
Democratic Party
Dopalsis Seopa Democratic Party
Akid
St. Louis
Sapere
The Good Neighbor Of Marshfield And Rosemount
J C W writes in the New York Evening Post that a farmer known for his pastoral love of cattle and plains of Oz in Marshfield and Rosemount embodied a neighborly spirit. He tended Durhams Ayrshires and Alderneys, fed his kine, and cared for his oxen until illness kept him from the rural life he cherished. His friends remember him as a friendly, plain-spoken townsman with strong ties to his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durhams
Hertfordshires
Ayr
Shires
Alderneys
Land of Oz
Job
Marshfield
Rosemount
New York Evening Post
Solving the Servant Problem in Columbus
The Columbus Dispatch notes the city may find a remedy for the servant problem by studying other cities in Ohio that have replaced colored labor with white workers. It cites Mississippi using Swedish girls as reliable help, and says Columbus may adopt remedial measures soon to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Dispatch
Columbus
South
Mississippi
Mysterious lynching report in Texas jail cell
In Weimar Texas on August 31 Oscar Lee Tucker a 17 year old Black man held for attempted rape was found dead in his jail cell. He hung with a forty foot rope around his neck and feet tied, no break in the cage. Officials cannot determine when or how the act occurred. Minnie Schultz 19 daughter of a wealthy farmer was attacked by Tucker. He was arrested and later found dead three hours later. A correspondent notes a large protracted church meeting at Gallman with Rev J F Tull and Rev C Tinciman. Gulfport plans a 25000 dollar sash door and blind factory. The St Louis World's Fair daily cost is 65000 dollars yet reportedly profitable. Jeans Les ordered to close shops on Sunday.
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Weimar
Tex
Oscar
Lee
Tucker
Minnie Schultz
Labor Day notes and shocks in Mississippi headlines
Labor Day events across towns are mixed with crime, deaths, and political changes. Reports include burglaries at Walnut Grove, a Pike County jail raid, a mayoral election in Wesson, and a fatal shooting during railroad work, alongside multiple deaths and local incidents across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel’s
Walnut Grove
Foster
Cooper’s
J. M. Hutson
Pike
Bond Bondage and Budget Gap Highlight State Treasury Trouble
Investigations into bond legality and issuing authority reveal a potential funding shortfall. Treasury Miller warns 1904 obligations may remain unmet without new legislation as August balances show a near 250000 deficit by February 1905. A Chicago firm has yet to cover its bid, risking further shortfall.
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Pate
Chicago
Tresaurer Miller
Miller
Treasury
Damages Sought After Brookhaven Alleged Marriage Claim
Advertisement fragment from Brookhaven Mississippi 1904 cites Rev Tolson alignments and a suit for damages over a marriage claim. It mentions a court citation, defendants and a third Monday in October 1906 for defense notices, with scattered legal notices and personal affidavits. The readable text shows a dispute over marriage and public notice requirements.
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Leader
B. T. Hobbs
Congress
F. A. McLain
Amite Couyre
Mississippi and the Fair
R. H H. Healy
Jefferson
Jefferson Davis
Portland
R. H. Henry
St. Louis, Mo
Joseph W. Folk
Darbun
Marion
Jah County
St the Baptist
Gallman
J.F. Tull
C. T. Kinciman
Lexington
Gulfport
S. Louis World's Fair
Globe Democrat
Gee Caine
Bayg
Chile
Marcus Askew
Prod
J. Ty Bridewol
Wesson
R. E. Flemmings
Mount Olive
Wm. Galloway
Denly
Enalet
Elmore
Thos. A. Dickson
Simpson County
W. E. Flippin
Wicks
Laurel
R. Hollman
Ovett
K. W. Slade
Crystal Iedde
Lightning
L. E
Moon
Sam Thomas
Eric Morlander
Illinois
Vicksburg
Shenge Witing
Dicks Dickson Bros
Hill City
Lee McDowell
J.B. Holden
J. T. Covington
J. B. Enos
C.aleus
Summit
Chas. E. Wright
Vicksburg Herald
Poi
Evening American
J._F. Barbour
Yazoo City
T. C. McRea
Mobile, Jackson and
Kansas City Railroad
Lee Tan
Beester
Kentucky
Booxer Washington
Hoosevelt
Dr. Otken
Wike County
Ollege
Ff &G
Migs Birt Chive
Dao. B. Powell
Alton
Saris Deas Pices
George Ay
J.M. O'Quin
Waller
Willie
Igtaie D. Brabhmin
Chatawas
Leonaed
B. EF
Bee
Osyka
Lawrence
Harvey
Motimb
Gov. Vardaman
Arizona
John Ruskin
Greenville
Indianola
Messrs. J. H. Fisher & Co
Brookbaven Miss
M. Tolson
Tim
Tomile Post
Brookhaven
Pita Operon
Bist Atclife
Baye
Ged
Steir Idroakuaren
Ite 4
Alec
Ate
Agers
Mishissi
Matas Ee
Linguini
H. Hare Certsio
Illinois Central Railroad CO
Aullica
Twootx
Shore
Tiitene Central Railroad Company
Chieu
Uence Turing
Dateers
Photography
Osby
JR. Susser
Sydney
Brookmaves
Price Drug Co.'s
G. N. W. Hilson,carpenter
Cherokee Street
NEW i
First Street
Paul B. Prichard
Pde
Grafton Drag Co
Chamberlain-Hunt
Acad
Port Gibson
Jon
Mutarel
Foley
New Orleans
Keelev
Greg
Tom McNair
AL. Ripley
W. H. Frizell
Ayd SungAdd
T. Y. Nelson
Sexanon
Miss. Ponceren
L . Parsons
Oc.b
Stingilt, Dus
Parsons & Stoxerey
Puyswuss Anp
Omse FunuoRe
Neskeune No
J. T. Walker
PuYstctan Anv
Sunrenon
Mise
Iilice
Jd. N. Yawn
Attorner
Bogue Chitto
Miss. Een
R. D. Lanier
Jeunepout
Jones
Ea Wertropanl
Jones & McCantouen
Attorneys At Law
Cassedy Bulleties
Jesee Lowes
Wrath
McNair & McNair
Attorners
State
Ahaa
Otteres
Brennan
Hannah
Attorners At Law
Real Estate & Investment Ag’ts
Boadmee
Searrr
W.H. Penn
REP General
Srpwrngers Folens
Thedtont
Sean
Miles Frais
Ory
Phi Peenas
Theilfed
Draugit
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