Mississippi Rail Rates Reclassify Back to Local Mississippi
Jackson February 8 The railroad commission rescinded the Southern classification and restored the Mississippi classification for local freight rates. The change takes effect March 4 after strong state merchant pressure. The long fight included sworn testimony and aggressive questioning of railroad representatives led by Assistant Attorney General Claude Clagton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Argus
Jackson
Railroad Commission
Mississippi
le State
Individua
Claude Clagton
Meridian Policeman Struck During Arrest Attempt
Meridian police report an officer named J. F. Russell was struck last night by an unidentified Black man during an attempt to arrest him. The assailant fled. pursuit by deputies was immediate and likely to continue. If captured, the suspect faces potential mob action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
J. F. Russel
Teero
Russell
Patral
State Will Give Cash Prizes for Farm Products
The Mississippi senate finance committee reports a bill to stimulate agriculture with county prizes for excellence in agriculture and horticulture to be awarded at the state fair. Awards paid on the commissioner of agriculture certificate, with county exhibits required to claim prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Argus
Jackson
Senate Finance Committee
Mississippi
Senate
House
Commissioner of Agriculture
Eat At Home Or Try Our Short Orders
Readable text invites diners to eat at home or choose convenient, affordable short orders. Encourages visiting to see cooking in action and fit to pocketbook, implying value and speed of service.
Laurel Fish and Oyster House on Front Street
Laurel Fish and Oyster House listed with address on Front Street and a local phone number 502, indicating a business listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Fish& Oyster House
Front Street
Farmers' bill touted as stimulus for diversified agriculture
The text backs a proposed bill described as a genuine farmers' bill. It promises a $100 incentive, framed as a stimulus for diversified agriculture and general excellence. It notes no impact on Jackson or the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
State Fair
County Board Opposes Division in Laurel Motion
Jones county supervisors meeting in Laurel vow to oppose annexation of Beat & lo Forest county territory. Loss of land would raise taxes and burden citizens already paying court house and jail bonds. Laurel residents unite to keep Jones County intact and plan to send a petition to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Laurel
Beat & Lo Forest County
Court House
Jones County
Sectional Snub in the Senate over Confederate memorial shaft
The Idaho Senator Leyburn refused consent to introduce a bill for funding a Confederate naval memorial shaft in Vicksburg National Park after a sharp exchange with Mississippi Senator Williams. Williams argued for the memorial while Leyburn pressed sectional objections, decrying unequal treatment of the South in federal pensions and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyburn
Idaho
Vicksburg National Park
Williams
Mississippi
Jebus
New Orleans Picayune
County Championship Basketball Series Opens Saturday
The basketball championship series for Jones County pits Agricultural High School against Summerland at Ellisville on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Agricultural High School
Summerland
Ellisville
Civic Federation Urges City Officials to Act on Sanitary Deterioration
A signed report to Laurel Mississippi city council from the Local Civic Federation condemns deplorable sanitary conditions. It cites filthy alleys, exposed garbage, nonfunctional sewers, unclean meat markets, and unsterilized items at fountains and pools. It urges strict enforcement of trash and weights measures laws, plus thorough cleaning and disinfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civie Federation
Erne
Ae Maybers
Gity
Laurel
Mississippi
Civic Federation
Enue
Front Street
Magnolia
Uluwirows
County Prosecuting Attorney Contention Sparks Constitutional Move
In Jackson County the legislature advances a resolution to put on the ballot a question of retaining the county’s prosecuting attorney. If voted down, the incumbent would leave office December and a special election would be needed to reestablish the post. The Senate passed the measure with four votes against it. A separate bill aims to grant women equal pay in public utilities and government positions and protect them from dismissal when men are retained. The House debated investigations into bid favoritism and committee control. A constitutional amendment to add circuit judges and a related question on the ballot were approved for next elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
House
Senate
Ube
Bhe
Ute
Goas
Witld
Lanvedors
Bankers to Convene in Detroit for 1912 Association Meet
Detroit banks announce the 1912 Kars Bankers’ Assoc convention to be held in Detroit the week beginning September. S Farnsworth, reporting for the News of the National Association, said the event was decided at a meeting of the social ad Banks of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Mich
Kars Bankers’ Assoc
Detroit
S. Farnsworth
States Militia Debate and Age of Consent Talk in State Senate
In the senate this morning the Hroyies resolution urged governor to withdraw troops on strike duty at McGomb and Water Valley. The move was seen as aimed at the governor by many, though the author denied such intent as he explained. The measure was amended and passed narrowly. In the same session the Russell bill to abolish Greek letter fraternities at state colleges was debated. The lower house faced a flood of committee reports including abolishing preparatory departments at Starkville Agricultural College, while the judiciary committee endorsed a measure tied to the age of consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mail Jackson
Argus
Senate
Hroyies
McGomb
Water Valley
Jrewer
Bussell Bil
Lham
Aut
Starkville
G. al’ Golhimus
Judiciary Committee
Willet Ds
Dr Hughes Begins Campaign In Laurel Texas Territory
Dr Hughes arrives in Laurel to commence a campaign promoting agricultural development in the territory and the Comilieriae Binisel with local conditions. He is described as a strong government service figure with high recognitions. A local score at GAL hall last night marked 28 to 14, and observers expect a decisive push toward a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Tuggh
Marshal
Tex
Laurel
United States
Forest of Aggiculurial
Ity
Lenin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ns Fo
County Board
Wii
Voni
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Crutral Avenue
School Street
Central Avenue
Halbert Furniture Company
Bill
Hall, Sanders
Taylor
Tucker
Bilbo
Tom James
Lucedale
Genale
Howan
Rowan
Nabars
Come
DR. Hughes
Bijou
Nestor
Hinisiani
Rex
Grein
Pribay
Gorey
Inshavogue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!