Court of Appeals Bill Knocked Out In House
In Jackson on February 9 the senate debated a joint resolution urging Governor to withdraw troops from McComb City and Water Valley by February 45 and halt related appropriations after that date. The measure was tabled after executive and open sessions. Senator Russell led two hours of debate for the bill while Senator Bandera spoke against it.
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Court OF Appeals
Dackson
Fha Senate
Broyles
McComb City
Water Valley
Russell
Shane
Bandera
Senate
House
Burkitt Bill Passed by House Creates Trustees Board
The House approved the Burkitt bill abolishing the current governing body and establishing a general board of trustees for four state educational institutions. The board will have five members with the governor and superintendent of education as ex officio members. The Senate debated the tax commission bill, aiming to equalize assessments, and it appears likely to pass.
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Dally Argus
Jackson
House
Birkitt
Senate
Tax Commission
Stringer Seeks State Aid for Jones County Schools
County Superintendent Stringer awaits legislative appropriations to fund four months of school operation in Jones County. He plans a March field day at Ellisville to discuss the needed revisions to state school law with teachers, as Kenna of Evansville suggested.
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Stringer
Jones County
Slinger
Ellisville
Kenna
Emavilie
Weather forecast for Mississippi by Washington
Washington reports a forecast for Mississippi with rain on Friday or Saturday and moderate variable winds.
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Washington
Mississippi
Why Eat at Home Eat Where Convenient and Pocket Friendly
A brief notice inviting readers to dine out with economical options. Promotes short orders and on site cooking to attract cost conscious customers.
Laurel Fish and Oyster House on Front Street
Laurel Fish and Oyster House advertised on Front Street with contact phone 502 in a brief local notice pulled from the newspaper archive.
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Laurel Fish & Oyster House
Congress in Session Reports and Key Debates
In session from 2 p.m. to 5:33 p.m. yesterday Congress debated Lerner election investigations with prospects of early termination. Steel industry figures led by Charles M. Schwab discussed lamination before the finance panel. Missouri's Democratic convention was urged to instruct delegates per a 1910 resolution. Arbitration treaties with Britain and France were urged for ratification. The house recessed until Monday.
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Senate
Lorimer
Charles M. Schwab
Reed
Gov. Falk
Works
Yellow Pine Lumber Men Close Meeting
The Yellow Pine Manufacturing association at its closing session elected S. J. Garpenter as president, D. Jolson as vice president, George K. Smith as secretary, and A. O. Axley as treasurer. A large part of the session covered funding to promote wood use over cement and iron, with a unanimous vote to levy a tax of 2 cents per 4000 feet of lumber manufactured by the association. The income, about 380,000, will be devoted to advertising.
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New Orleans
Yellow Pine Manufacture Association
S. J. Garpenter
Winnfleth
D. Jolson
St. Louis
George K. Smith
Louis
Axley
Warren
Ack
Dr Hughes to Address Local Business Men Tonight
Dr J C Hughes of the United States Department of Agriculture, stationed at Laurel, will speak to the city business men at the M G A hall at 7:30 this evening. He will discuss developing local agricultural resources and the significance of his work for the city and region, urging broad citizen support.
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J. C. Hughes
United States Department of Agriculture
Laurel
Hughes
Sthis
Argus Weges
Banks 10 Loan Large Sums to County
Jones county board of supervisors approves borrowing twenty thousand dollars for county expenses other than judiciary costs. Ten warrants of one thousand dollars each issued to First National Bank of Laurel and ten warrants to Bank of Ellisville, bearing six percent interest, due January 1, 1918.
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Jones County
De-Frayig
Juan Warraints
Wisbord
First National Wark
Laurel
Miss
Bank of
Billinville
Ellisville
County Board Is Against Division
The Jones county board of supervisors met in Laurel and unanimously adopted resolutions urging their senator and representative to oppose any move to annex part of Jones county to Forest county. They argued the measure would raise taxes, create discord, and offer little convenience to residents, claiming a large majority oppose it.
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Jones County
Board of Supervisors of
Jones Country
Datty Argus
Argus
Donald
Moselle
Au Astabuehie
Tran
Coustan
Voslic
Lote
Iebl
Jones
Bubbesburg
Forrest County
Lkathesburg
Uatiiesburg
Uatiiesburg Be Your Taster Or Fy Sour Band Shiek? Why Simply Dike Vardaman
Percy
Alexwier
Railroad Shops Move to Jackson From McComb
Real estate valued at more than 200000 was purchased today near Jackson by J C Enochs for transfer to Le Filius General rail road company. The move follows civil authorities in McComb enforcing the law and labor protests tied to a shop workers strike.
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Dusky Argus Special
Jackson
Minoe Central Railroad Company
McCorbily
Othe City
J. C. Enochs
le Filius General Railroad Company
Lhe
Lo Jackson
McComb
County Supervisors End Session Amid Settlements
County supervisors remain in session to finalize a large accumulation of funds. They approved a January 1 settlement with the outgoing sheriff and arranged a loan from Bank of 20 to satisfy impatient creditors, easing the rush of work and money shortage.
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Shirvill
Moselle Residents Fight Tax Plan in Local Petition Debate
A mangled reading shows a Moselle issued petition against surrendering county land to Hattiesburg amid fear of higher taxes. Citizens argue against stripping assets for the financially distressed city, citing past fiscal mismanagement and burdens on local taxpayers. The piece critiques annexation plans and urges vigilance against favorable votes or backroom deals.
The White Chief and the Black's Hawks Revenge
A dramatic Western pirates tale features a rival enemy on the back of a gator as Black's Hawks seek vengeance. Includes Bill the Gamekeeper in a separate romantic comedy scene with lively misadventures and a detective story in The Star Reporter.
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T Hee Gator
Bill
Star
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