Editorial on 1912 presidential race and judges
The piece argues Taft cannot secure the Republican nomination without Wall Street influence and warns of a reactionary candidate like Harmon or Underwood. It notes biases in judging and recalls the Tupelo Journal's stance on judges and constitutional questions, while reflecting on the political climate and the credibility of the Derby or Wilson campaigns.
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Taft
Republican Party
Wall Street
Bonnier
Ogee Diped
Isemlind
Harmon
Underwood
Not A Mishap In 54 Years Retires After 54 Years
Levi Good of Altoona Pennsylvania, a locomotive engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad, retires after 54 years of consecutive service with no missed days. He twice averted disasters by refusing orders or stopping to warn crews, preventing wrecks during early 1970s mountain runs.
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Levi Good
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
McGarveys
Tasens Count oath of office in Toledo Nebraska ceremony
Chenwy Mee Wisinees sworn in at Toledo city meeting as part of formal proceedings. Wolbaron officiated, with a ceremony noted in relation to city business and local governance. Attendance included city officials and the crowd observed the oath taking.
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Ohio
Toledo
Cheney
Eich
Cheniy
Announcement of ES Candler Jr for re election to Congress
Formal notice extols ES Candler Jr as capable for re election to the U S House from the First District. The piece praises his years of service, leadership, farmer constituents, prompt constituent response, and wide trust while noting possible opposition would face a herculean task.
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ES Candler Jr
Congress
Wilson for Democratic Nomination Gains Steam
Dispatches and reader letters show strong support for Guv William Wilson of New Jersey among Democratic factions. The Brooklyn Citizen notes his high character and persuasive ability, arguing his candidacy could unify the party and advance its traditions and modern thinking.
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Guv Wilson
New Jersey
Guy Wilson
Wilson
Jersey
Democratic Party
Drooklyn
Annivers ary of Lee surrender noted in quiet reflection
Tuesday marked the anniversary of Lee s surrender with veterans of 400 battles and skirmishes long passed away or aging. The lingering remnant, once bold, now bows to age and time, while the nation recalls the Civil War struggle and its memory fades from contemporary discourse.
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Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Flood Scenes in Arkansas River Valley Area
The Arkansas flood reports heart wrenching scenes opposite Memphis with warnings ignored by many including Black residents who lacked safe refuge. Livestock such as mules horses cattle hogs and other animals were abandoned or drowned while survivors sought higher ground beside dogs cats and wildlife. Boats from Memphis rescue the displaced as charity aid begins amid expected large losses of livestock and ongoing distress.
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Arkansas
Memphis
Murder Mystery of 17 Murders Tied to Church of Sacrifice
A Louisiana woman Clementine Barnadet claims responsibility for killing 17 Black families across several towns. Authorities link the crimes to a fanatical sect called the Church of Sacrifice and say a larger network aided her while she evaded details about other conspirators. The confession outlines methods, hoodoo charms, and the chilling pattern across Rayne Crowley Lake Charles and Texas cases.
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Clementine Barnadet
Louisiana
Texas
Razxdell
Andrus
Rayne
Crowley
Lake Charles
Church of Sacifice
Texas crops and weather spark cautious optimism in 1911
In Campbell Texas and Commerce area notes the winter rain and drought shaped farming, with 20 to 25 febrile cases in Commerce and a bad finish to winter. Farmers lag behind, corn planted is scarce while cotton land awaits breaking. Grain looks strong though, harvests may surprise. Political notes mock Underwood, praise Clark as strongest challenger to Wilson.
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Commerce
Texas
Tishomingo County
DC Moore
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Sydney Mother
Mrs H Silks of 29 Dowling Street Sydney reports her young son recovered quickly from a severe cold after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The note adds the remedy is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlains
H Silks
Dowling Street
Sydney
Australia
Petition for Pardon from Iuka in 1912
The petitioner Brooks asks Governor Earle Brewer of Jackson Mississippi to grant a pardon for a January 1912 conviction in Tishomingo County Circuit Court for assault and battery with intent to kill and murder, sentenced to one month in the state penitentiary, citing suffering already endured, potential law abiding service, and dependents needing support.
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Iuka
Miss
Earle Brewer
Jackson
Tishomingo County
Mississippi
State Penitentiary
Cooking By The Time Table From Mathieson Alkali Works
This fragment describes a small cookbook published by Mathieson Alkali Works of Saltsville Virginia. It emphasizes a fine table for cooking and contains recipes and tables showing relative usefulness of tools and household hints for the housewife.
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Mathieson Alkali Works
Saltsville
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Judley
Itorial
Nommemcents
Congress First District
Casuler
Commercia
Har‘ile
Bryan
Pittsburg
Chim
Tupelo Journal
Mon. E. $. Candler Jr
Champ Clark
Clark
Har+mon
Customs
Corinth
Chas, H. Gish
Stephen’s
Land Man
Tuka, Mississippi
Brooks
FOLEY
Corinth Marble Works
Thaye
Front Street
Whitaker & Thorne
G B Bostick
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