15 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1912
Page
1
Washington expects serious trouble with Mexico over attacks on American life and property. Officials warn that future casualties will prompt forceful retaliation and full accountability for Mexican authorities and rebels.
A fragmentary report states a boy was badly cut on the face by a man named Jule Prince during a wood hauling incident in Ellisville. Prince was fined $25 and sentenced to thirty days in the mayor's court. The boy’s name appears as Deason Anderson. details are unclear due to OCR damage.
A report details a black burglar captured after a break in at a house. another suspect was apprehended by officers. The item notes a pistol in possession and mentions Mrs Joli Quinelly's death from a heart ailment. her burial is scheduled west of Olivet.
Review of the cotton market from a New York date line notes heavy activity in futures trading on resumption of basic trading. Rising prices reflect broadening demand from New England mills and European spinners after the Mississippi flood and miner strikes ended, with record crop consumption expectations and large speculative short interest shaping sentiment.
In Judge Montgomery s court a perplexing case centers on a stain and edge pattern from a garment. Key witnesses testifying for Leflore le Honor and others claim the piece belonged to Evans, while Mande Tarvin and Hattie assert ownership. Both sides present matching credibility, confusion over provenance leads to a $16 fine and 16 days for Manda after an appeal by Attorney Oden.
A Pate of the Agricultural and Mechanical College will address James county farmers at the County Partners Union opening in Ellisville next Wednesday April 7. The event will include talks on agricultural topics and a public meeting with dinner served on the grounds. Prof. Pate is noted as a strong state speaker and is expected to draw a large attendance.
Washington April 3. Rumors swirl that Charles Evans Hughes of New York will be nominated at Chicago for president by the Republicans. A Jackson meeting planned to discuss the party’s future aims will hear speeches from notable figures in prevention work and political leaders.
The Montgomery court sentenced several defendants after hearings on charges of fraud and trespass. Defendants including Dave Belt and others admitted guilt or pled guilty to theft and deception involving small sums and police fees. Several cases resulted in fines, costs, or short periods of labor with dates for future trials.
A damaged OCR item notes baseball returns from the Coton States and Southern league games at WOW and mentions Price's pool at 322 Ok street with daily telegraph reveals. Fragmented text references players and events in unclear order.
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