Confederate Soldiers Home Committee Tells Of Beauvoir Trip
The Senate Pension Committee reports its January 26 and 27 1912 visit to Beauvoir Mississippi the Confederate Soldiers Home. They praise the home as well managed with 185 inmates noting some complaints dismissed and a few disciplinary actions taken. The committee endorses Beauvoir as a model for such homes.
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Senate Committee On Pension
Beauvoirr
Senate
House of Representatives
H. A.radshaw
J. W. Spencer
Leonard
Bullock
Mississippi State Fair County Premium Donation Act
A historical note describes an act proposing state funding of seven thousand nine hundred dollars for 1912 and equal for 1913 to pay premiums for county agricultural shows at the state fair. It specifies disbursement from the state treasury upon certification by the commissioner of agriculture and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misissippi
Department of Agriculture
Om Smorne
Will Go After Settlers Move Office of Secretary Institute Branch
The Mississippi Land Development Association votes to move the secretary and institute branch office to Chicago. The group, a statewide patriotic business coalition, aims to boost state development and showcase Mississippi at major fairs, with a history tracing to a years ago convention in Jackson and steady growth since.
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Land Development Association
Chicago
Mooning of Lin
Mississippi Land Development Association
Jackyon
Mississippi asks aid for famine in China appeal
Governor Hrewer urges citizens to enlist in relief effort for China famine. He mentions President Taft and the American Red Cross and appeals to Mississippi residents to contribute promptly to alleviate the suffering.
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Jackson
Hrewer Ismed
Treasury figures show substantial balances in state offices
State Treasurer Stovall reports the treasury not overrun with cash yet holds a sizable sum. Sunday and Wednesday balances are listed with depositories totaling 955 million plus. the day’s Treasury balance stands at 965,420.08. Stovall praises the office transition from retiring Treasurer George Edwards and notes commissions to new depositories will be issued February 17 with bids due by the first.
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Jackson
Stovall
Treasury
Wolk
George Tt. Edwards
State Normal School Grounds Evaluation in Hattiesburg
A committee from the House on Colleges and Universities spent a day in Hattiesburg inspecting the State Normal School site. Members noted gifts totaling 150,000 dollars from the city, 100,000 from Forrest County, 80,000 from private donors, and 40 acres of land donated for the institution. The grounds were described as adequately located and suitable.
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Trattiesburg
House On College and Universities
Hattiesburg
State Normal Schools
Bramlett
Wilkinson
Carter
Amite
Jones
Franklin
Jolson
Lognins
Burrow
Job Davis
Darden
Jefferson
Gillespie
Hinds
Welborn
Oktibbolia
State Normal School
County of Forrest
Ao Dent
Mississippi boys win pure bred pigs premiums
Commissioner Blakeslee reports Mississippi county youths awarded prizes for excellence in corn growing with pure bred pigs as premiums. Awards total 100 for first, 50 for second, 36 for third, to be shown at the 1913 state fair. The program aims to boost agriculture and livestock, aiding farmers against the boll weevil.
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Jackson
Blakeslee
J. C. Clair
Tinos Central
Chicago
Clair
Minors Central
Breach of Contract Alleged in Lumber Firm Suit
Attorneys for B H Pollock Lumber Co of St Louis sue Lockwood Lumber Co and Lockwood Tuber Company of Pelohatchie in US district court alleging breach of a written contract. Pollock claims defendants sold lumber through competitors in violation of the agreement.
Pine Lectures Highlight State Speakers at County Gather
Rural school superintendent Prof. W H Smith addresses crowd. Dr Turner of Iowa discusses corn growth and pest control. Prof Gobh, head of boys’ school in Mississippi, delivers speech.
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Himpson
W. H. Smith
Turner
Towa
Prof. Gohb
Misinikpi
Mississippi Legislature Backs Tip Ban and Draining Bill
The Mississippi Legislature moved a tip ban bill through the House by a wide margin and to the Senate with eight dissenters, imposing penalties and requiring conspicuous posting. A drainage measure to repeal the 1908 Tallahatchie district act advanced, with recall provisions for police justice and other municipal reforms debated. The Senate also approved a constitutional amendment for women to serve as county superintendent, and the centennial exposition to Gulfport in 1887 received official backing with steps to secure exhibits nationwide.
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Tackson
Mississippi Tegiator
Mayes
Sunate
Senate
Withera
Committee On
Norwood
Kyle
Legislaure
Gulfport
Mississippi
Howe
Ananthomus
Oese
House
Union
Public Utility Powers Expanded and Other Senate Actions
The senate advanced a rail regulatory bill placing all public utilities under railroad commission oversight, including street railways and water works, by a vote of 84 to 10 after debate. It also considered drainage district repeal, fraternal society suppression at the state university, and a so called maniac bill allowing suits for mental anguish over delayed telegrams and messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jascomyenien and Water Works
Senate
Potine Billy
Municipulitina
Saunter Withers
Tallahatchio
Ttv State University
Oxford
Senate Committee On Education
Governor Brewer Nominates Three Judges for Senate Approval
Governor Brewer sent three nominations to the senate naming Samuel C. Cook for the Supreme Court, Thorne B. Watkin for the Eleventh Judicial District, and John J. Buckley for the Tenth Judicial District. Cook would replace Justice McLean. Watkin would replace Cook in the Eleventh Circuit. Buckley anticipated to announce himself. All three are described as competent and closely known to the governor, with ties to Clarksdale. The appointments were ratified by the senate.
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Judge Cook
Clarksdale
Gov. Brewer
Thos. B. Watkin
Tx Bottar
New State Banking Law Aims to Cut Receivership Costs
Legislation known as the Kyle bill proposes a state banking department funded by bank examinations rather than state funds. It seeks to regulate loans by officers and employees, forbid overdrawing, and provide for regular examinations to protect depositors and stockholders.
Juvenile Reform Bill Moves Toward Adoption
Senate passage practically ensures House action on the juvenile court bill. A rival name bill by Mr White of Jasper remains pending in the House. Dr Donnald of Hattiesburg backs the reform effort, supported by the Mississippi Juvenile Reformatory Association and its tireless workers advancing a two year education campaign.
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Senate
House
White
Jasper
Donnald
Hattiesburg
Mississippi Juvenile Reformatory Association
Old Capitol Preservation and State Penitentiary Plans Gain Attention
Senator Burkitt urges an appropriation to preserve the Old Capitol Building drawing support from historical organizations. A second bill by W S Hemptill proposes buying six thousand acres in the delta to expand a new penitentiary, with emphasis on drainage and cultivation. A Jackson County meeting plans protest against Hobbs bill affecting insurance company operations in Mississippi.
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Old Capitol
Burkitt
House of Representatives
Hemptill
Alate
Hoump- di
Hobbs Bill Taoksat
Tridy
Cnurt
Hobbs Fine
Minnipwlyepi
Hte
Iautand
Fe Ir
Holy Reserve
Mimnissinni Securition
Abolish Preparatory Department Proposed in Steskville Bills
A committee on abolition reported back a bill to the House to abolish the preparatory department of the Industrial Institute and College and the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Steskville. The measure seeks to streamline the institutions by removing the preparatory programs.
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Abollylin
Industrial Institute and College
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Steskville
Governor Hrewer Names Appointees for State Judiciary and Hospital
Governor Hrewer announces appointments including J. Morgan Stevens as chancery judge to replace T. A. Woods whose term ends June 1, 1912, and John McCorkle, T. Le Wainwright, W. G. Simpson, IV J. M. Guthrie as trustees of the East Mississippi Hospital for the Infirm.
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Hrewer
J. Morgan
Stevens
Hillonburg
T. A. Woods
John McCorkle
Bolivar Kyde
T. le Wainwright
W. G. Simpson
J. M. Guthrie
Trusteca of the East
Mississippi Hospital For
Maridton
Trdge Woods
Thn
Soast Mattias
Legislators Witness Fight at Soldiers Home Probe
An undercover clash erupted outside the Beauvoir soldiers home after a pension committee hearing. Confederate veterans W C Bullock and J T Clark argued over management and alleged favoritism, sparking a fist fight before Lt Gov Bilbo and others separated them. The investigation exposed funding shortfalls and divided inmate factions amid a broad legislative tour.
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Beauvoir
W. C. Bullock
Howe
J. T. Clark
Justicution
Nutly
Mr. Bullock
Clark
Bullock
Bilbo
Favors Headlight Bill Support From Commissioner Edwards
Jackson. George H. Edwards, former state treasurer and current railroad commissioner, endorsed a proposed bill requiring electric headlights on railroad engines. He said he supports improving rail service efficiency and passenger safety, arguing life at stake justifies safety investments over cost. He emphasized protecting engineers and the public as trains travel at high speeds through darkness.
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Edwards
Jackson
George HR. Edwards
Railroad Commission
Rankin County Farm Sale Backed by Superintendent Gathings
Rankin County officials consider selling the state farm as proposed by several legislators. Superintendent Gathings argues the facility has operated at a steady loss and should be converted or sold to reduce state costs.
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Rankin
Rankin County
Kino
Greenville Mill and Elevator Company Meeting Report
An important meeting was held Friday by the Greenville Mill and Elevator Company organizing committee. Reported progress shows rapid work toward forming a company to support crop diversification, provide storage for cattle hay and crops, and create market access for local producers in the county.
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Greenvile Mill
Eleventor Company
Progrewalig
Greenville Mill and Elevator Company
Mupply & Negeasity
Wi Ceiaiese Agaglow
Cardul hailed as relief for women’s ailments in local note
An old advertisement style testimonial extols Cardul as a cure for female pains nervousness and weakness praising its safety and long track record. It claims Cardul has helped Mrs Schilowsky and others with backache eye issues and general misery while promising reliable results for over 60 years.
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Cardal
Cardul
Seighe Rul Jot Peewee Passes in Rural Pennsylvania
In a rural Pennsylvania community a young boy named Joe Thomas dies, and a minister’s remarks are recorded as he eulogizes the boy. The speaker muses on heaven and the unknown afterlife, urging readiness to meet the deceased. The fragment hints at local religious sentiment amid loss.
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Benenylvania
Bama
Thomas
Joe Thomas
Joe Thames
The Careless Grocer Blunder Leads to Kind Aid
A Michigan family received a misdelivered package from a grocer that introduced Grape-Nuts food to their diet. The narrator, once plagued by stomach troubles and extreme nervousness, reports improved appetite and no distress after using Grape-Nuts for extended periods, noting significant health gains and restored normal eating.
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Michigan
Eesti Ensied
Umelmitstad
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Confederate Soldiers Home
Saya
Hattiesburg College
Minoia Central
SUE Lockwood Lumber Co
Bill
Tallahatchie
Office For Women
Supreme
NEW State Banking Law
Soldiers’ Home
Fermaer
J. 2. Clark
Pierce
Neb
Dollie Sekitowsky
Uke
Pottleton
Land of Bay
Tsay
Coronel
Claypool Junction
Yang
Harpor'a Weekly
Mustace
Aata
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