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Newspaper

Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1912

Page

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Strikers Here Receive Jail Terms and Fines

Judge I C Niles in McComb City federal court sentenced Smith Cotton Joe Sanches alias Mexican Joe and Loe Cotton to four months in jail and 500 fine each for contempt. Gla P South Walter Barlow and Ed Yarmes bound over to the May grand jury for shooting up a tramload of strike breakers. All accused are from McComb and are strikers. The Gotlaus pair are ring leaders, with threats and intimidation. Joe Sanches allegedly assaulted John Walker from Little Rock who came to McComb for trouble. Other accused strikers were discharged with warnings.

Jackson I. C. Niles Federal Court Smith Cotton Joe Sanches Mexican Joe Loe Cotton Gla P. South Walter Barlow Ed Yarmes Grand Jury McComb Acused Gotlaus Theen John Walker Young Little Rock Ark McGomb

Legislature Visit to Halliesburg Planned Next Saturday

The legislature will tour Halliesburg next Saturday with hospitality from the progressive city. They will inspect Skate lksormal College, ride drives and trolley, and conclude with a banquet by the board of trade for legislators and friends.

Halliesburg

Tax Collector Moore Signs Tax Receipts Amid Demand

Tax officials report heavy demand for city and county tax receipts as property owners seek autographs on slips acknowledging receipt. Guv Tax Collecor Moore smiles amid brisk activity as he handles the paperwork and collects payments.

Colt Wave Forecast for Finday and Laurel Cooldown

A bitter cold wave from Washington is forecast to sweep Finday, promising the season’s coldest spell. Laurel is expected to feel the chill as the mercury drops and frosty winds take hold.

Finday Washington Laurel

For Sale and Rent in Kingston Real Estate Ads

Classified housing notices for Kingston list multiple for rent and sale options. Includes 4 room and bath upstairs at $5 per month, 5 room with bath and garden at $20, two 5 room houses with baths on 100x150 foot lots priced at 2500 and 2750, parlor cash, terms, large lot, good neighborhoods and emphasis that prices are bargains likely to rise.

Kingston Parl Vash

Proposed game law is most rigid in Norwood bill report

Senate fisheries committee reports favorably on Senator Norwood’s bill No 165 proposing a State Game and Fish Department with a statewide warden system deputies and county wardens. It sets licenses 2 to 20 dollars, 10 day validity, officer powers including arrest and oaths, and directs fines revenue to the protection fund.

Jackson Senate Committee On Fisheries Norwood Ani Senate House Game and Fish Commissioner Game and Fish Protection Fund Hays Audubon All Game Preservation Po~cies

Taft Supporters Plan Illinois Delegates Movement

Chicago Republicans backing President Taft moved to launch a campaign to secure Illinois delegates pledged to support his renomination at the National Republican convention.

Chicago Taft

Wausau Southern Officials Spending Day in the City

Wausau Wis officials and guests from Chisago Me travel with Messrs W H Bissell D J Murray and Jaca Meckison to inspect plans. Murray accompanies his daughter Mrs W J Aaron. contractor representatives discuss finishing the Wausau Southern Lumber Road plant works and installing machinery.

Wausau Southern Atl Southern Hotel W. H. Bissell D. J. Murray Wausau Wis Jaca Meckison Chisago Murray W. J. Aaron Souttern Mr. Mur Wausan Southern Lumber Uoad

Cook Gets Berth on Supreme Bench in State

Danly Argus Special from Jackson reports Governor Brewer appointed Judge Sam C. Cook of the Tenth Judicial District as associate justice of the supreme court to succeed Judge W C McKean. Cook’s term begins May 10, and Hon. T R Watkins of Clarksville was named circuit judge to replace Cook. Miss Rebeera Brooke and Doris Brooke of Ellisville were guests of relatives Thursday.

Plans completed for E W Davidson department store

Plans and specifications for the new Davidson Company store at Gentral and Fifth avenues have been completed by architects Menges Lee Trothers Heis. The contract is expected to be awarded around February 25 and the building wall should be ready for the public opening by August 1 at the Lauriet establishment. Woo O'Kear and J J Clarke of Santa arrived last night.

Davidson Company Aoon Gentral and Fifth Avenues Menges Lee Trothers Heis Dandson Company

Quin Votes For Convention Advocates In Legislature

The Mississippi legislature supports a constitutional convention with a proposed committee to study justice and representation. Representative Davenport of Monroe and Representative Renner of Kemper push for action. The tie vote on the resolution was broken by Speaker Quin who voted in favor of investigation.

Daily Argus Jacheon Saath Missis Ippr Beever Davenport Monroe County Aberdeen Weekly Sta Mississippi Reneber Kemper Quin

Primary Convention Dates Named for National Delegates

The article lists upcoming state Republican and Democratic conventions and primaries across the United States. It notes dates from February through April for state conventions in Florida Georgia Missouri Oklahoma Virginia New York North Dakota Alaska Wisconsin and more, plus presidential preference primaries and regional party meetings in various cities such as Palika Atlanta Joplin Roanoke Rochester and Springfield.

Washington Florida Palika Fei Istriel Colunbre Crorgia Atlanta Missouri Joplin Oklaloma Oklavona City Mareh Alaska Republican Territorial Corvention Nome Wignonsin New York Rochester Michigan Ray City Pennsylvania Connecticut New Draven Nebraska Pris Maries Oregon Springfield Iowa Cedar Rapids Tennessee

Sinews of War for States Expenses

State finance debate centers on boosting revenue through higher insurance rates and a new tax plan. Lawmakers expect increases to income, estate, and corporate taxes, with debate over a modest transfer tax to fund state needs. Morrison chairs appropriations, eyeing steady annual growth as Mississippi aims for solid funding in coming years.

Jackson Mel Styynis Gtr Lauderdale Las Beea Rapsl Lax Ng Ty Guy Omner Stigiaugural Ways and Means Appropriations Committee Yineb Boa Morrison Heelair Tan Malfe

Court house fire investigation yields incendiary origin doubts

Deputy Fire Marshal W J Maller returned from Water Vil to probe a blaze at a local emt tease ad site. Officials state the fire appeared incendiary but no evidence found to implicate anyone.

Jackson W. J. Maller Hay

Primary nominating events across states in May schedule

The document lists presidential preference and party primaries across several states in May. Pennsylvania holds its Republican state convention on May 1 and congressional district conventions on May 21. New Jersey conducts statewide primaries on May 8. South Dakota runs primary and presidential preference contests on May 16.

Pennsylvania Oine New Jersey South Dakota

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