New Roundhouse Planned for Laurel by NM&C Railroad
President Owen of the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad states a twelve stall roundhouse and eighty foot turntable are planned at Laurel with iron proof construction to be built by the company crew. The Frisco system terminal proposal is deemed premature as rail improvements proceed along the NM&C.
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W. F. Owen
New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago
Laurel
Owen
Thal Lhg
Frisco
Mobile 13
New Orleans
Amlomle
Chicago
Lic
Stecard
B. L. Winchell
O System
New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Railroad Co
Louisville & Nashville
T. Louis
Kansas
Winchell
Mobile
Stabile
Gulf Coast
Panama Canal
Ellisville Baptist Church Invites County Sunday School Convention
The Ellisville Baptist Church invited the James County Baptist Sunday School Convention to meet at their next annual gathering on July 2. The county-wide effort shows rising interest in Sunday school across denominations and a newly hired county superintendent to advance training of children in the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellisville
Ellisvile Baptist Church
James County
Child Dies From Grate Fire Burns
Hathiesburg report: Dorothy Logan three years old died from burns after her clothing caught fire before a grate hearth. Her mother Mrs W L Logan was burned while attempting rescue. The incident occurred Saturday night as the child warmed by the grate.
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Hathiesburg
Dorothy
W. L. Logan
Abolition of Prep Department Flows Through Lower House
Daly Argus Special reports in Jackson that the lower house passed a bill abolishing the preparatory department of the Industrial Institute and College in Columbus. The measure requires students admitted to the institution to have completed fourteen units of common school work.
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Daly Argus
Jackson
The
Industrial Institute and College, of Columbus
Hospital Patient in Jones County Faces Appendicitis
AL the Hospital Wayne son of E W Welborn is a victim of appendicitis at Jessie Gates hospital for treatment. He is expected to undergo an operation and is receiving the best medical attention and skilled nursing.
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Wayne
E. W. Welborn
Jones County
Jessie Gates Hospital
Young Welburn
Hope Fades for Appellate Court Plan in Mississippi Legislature
In Jackson on February 12, ongoing party lines led by ex Governor J K Vardaman face a crucial week as the appellate court bill, defeated in the lower house, moves to senate passage then back to the house. Supporters push for a constitutional convention amid shifting floor leadership.
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Brewer
Vardaman
Senate
Ley
Dr Hughes to Address City Business Men Tonight
Dr J O Hughes of the U S Department of Agriculture stationed at Laurel will speak to the city business men at the YMCA hall at 7:36 this evening. He is here to develop regional agricultural resources and will discuss key phases of this work, a step the Argus says is crucial for the city and surrounding area.
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J. O. Hughes
United States Department of Agriculture
Laurel
Hughes
Bhd
The
Argus
Vardaman Keeps Legislation Action in Jackson
Ex-Governor Vardaman remains active in legislative affairs in Jackson. He hosts daily conferences with followers as debates on the congressional convention and house measures proceed. Supervisors Johnson and Dyers, guided by Dr. Wickwire, plan rapid actions to finish ongoing tasks before the soon approach of the sick season.
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Vardaman
Vardaaman
Tom
Jackson
Heals
Johnson and
Dyers
Wickwire
Dr Wickwire Arrives in Laurel to Inspect Vats
Dr Wickwire of the Bureau of Animal Industry in Mississippi arrived from Meridian yesterday and will stay several days. His assistants had been in Jones County for weeks to locate lick eratiicaling vats and supervise construction. They hurriedly left unfinished vats in Reals 7 and 3, and Wickwire came to Laurel to resume locating and building the vats.
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Br. GN. Wickwire
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agri
Mississippi
Merviian
Dr. Wickwire
Jones County
Lick
Summerland and Agricultural High Meet in Cold Saturday Clash
A large crowd watched the basketball game between Summerland and Agricultural High School at Laurel. The Farmers fell 6 to 8, with Summerland putting up the hardest fight this season while Agricultural remained undefeated. JR McPherson, vice president of the Farmers, traveled to Jackson Saturday and returned to Laurel Sunday.
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Lisvalle
Bothruurs
Summerland
Mnas
Lavan
Hutcheson
JR McPherson
Farmers and Re Bank
Jackson
Laurel Gis
Weather forecast for Mississippi and Louisiana
Washington reports a warm day followed by unsettled weather in Mississippi and Louisiana. Monday will be warm with a stronger chance of unsettled skies and light to moderate winds.
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Washington
Mississippi
Louisiana
Brewer Urges Appellate Court Bill to Legislature
Jackson February 12 Gov Brewer sent a special message to the legislature urging the passage of an appellate court bill. He stressed the need for a formal review system and timely decisions to strengthen the judiciary.
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Daily Argus
Jackson
Gov
Expense Bill 13 Passed by Senate
Jackson February 12 The Senate today passed the general expense bill covering salaries for the legislative executive and judicial departments of the state government daily Argus special report confirms the measure advances in the legislative process and funds key government operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Argus
Jackson
Senate
Ligon Succeeds Collins as Marshal in Southern District
Judge Niles of the Federal court appointed W. A. Ligon as United States marshal for the Southern District to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Fred W. Collins. Ligon, a deputy in the Cleveland administration, will serve temporarily and likely for the regular term.
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Ksou
Niles
Federal Court
W. A. Ligon
United States
Fred W. Collins
Bell
Het Ligor
Cleveland
Mass Meeting on Sale of City Lighting System
A February mass meeting of the city council discussed selling the lighting plant to the Laurel Highway and Light Company. Representatives will align on franchise terms and contract wording before finalizing the sale amid broad voter support and reduced opposition. ADL Wiridy, former Laurel citizen, visited town.
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Sunsville
Ube Erly Counal
Laurel Hialway and Light Company
Cily Lighting
Rallery
Ue Ciby Lave
Sunday Fire Destroys Two Negro Homes. Firefighters Save Nearby
A Sunday blaze damaged two houses occupied by Black residents in a southeastern town. Firefighters stretched thirty sections of hose to reach the long distance hydrant and saved nearby homes. Loss estimated between 2500 and 3000 dollars with Mr Beard and Mr Walters owners. Beard insured. Origin of fire not learned. Tenants saved most belongings.
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Burrong
Han Beard
Walters
Good business despite weather buoyant lumber trade
Despite unfavourable conditions since the first of the month, lumber plants statewide run at full capacity with strong demand and steady prices. Export shipments have been solid, led by the Lochsell Lumber Company bankruptcy and a plan to salvage assets with leases to Ala Latte Lumber Company.
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Lochsell Lember Company
Sivwyune
9 Ree Orch Be Bellior
Gulfport
Eprivl
Bing
Almast
Ala Latte Lumber Company
Village Misdeeds Spur Jail Transfer
A man named George Dion, described as a rolling beggar, was arrested Saturday on a charge of vagmoney. He resisted with hostile behavior and was eventually restrained. He was taken to the county jail for safekeeping after being labeled a "bad Negro." Mr. W. W. Powell of Wathesburg spoke in the city on Sunday.
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George Dion
George Iaiile
Tug
George Lay Bite Reputitv
Beng
Satekenpang
W. W. Powell
Wathesburg
Spank Simday
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MR. Owen
Mobile & Chicago
Baptist Church
Lt. & GC
AL the Hospital
Dr. Hughes
Halbert Furniture Company
Rovernor Brewer
Ligon
Collins
Rauly Argny
Adl Wi. Unirdy
Rewton Baptist
Crie Zoue
Lumber Wills
Iuport
Bijjou
Allan Law
Dian
Banjo Phiying
Mandolin
Bones
Frei
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