Legislature Unable To Finish By February 24
Jackson reports floor leaders in both legislative branches abandoned hope of meeting the February 24 adjournment date. Most major appropriation bills remain unsettled, with only the common schools budget signed. Final action on the appellate court bill and calls for a constitutional convention loom large as work extends into March and possibly three months.
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Owens
Grumman Morrison
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Senate
Brewer
Varlaman
Mississippi
Stennis
Ways and Means
Governor Reappoints Arthur Fridge as Adjutant General
Jackson February 18 Governor Brewer re appointed Arthur Fridge to lead the Mississippi National Guard for a second term. Fridge has eight years of service as adjutant general, first appointed by Governor Vardaman, with ongoing duties in state defense and military administration.
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Daily Argus
Jackson
Brewer
Arthur F Vt Ellisville
Mississippi National Guard
Fridge
Vardaman
Child Labor Bill Passed by Senate
The senate this afternoon took up the child labor bill, strengthening the statute and it was passed without opposition. A supper by the Gathorie Ladies' Altar Society is planned at the Y M C A assembly room Wednesday evening, February 4 5 to 8 p m.
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Jackson
Gathorie Ladies’ Altar Society
Happy Birth for Laurel Family Berger Daughter
The joy of Mrs. Berger in Laurel is due to the birth of a fine baby girl delivered by stork about one in the morning last Saturday. Berger praises the infant as pretty.
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M. Berger
Berger
Stork
Cotton Market Prices Hold Firm in New Orleans
New Orleans February 13 Fultures showed firmness with March at 10.74, May 40.79, July 40.86, October 10.59. Spots remained firm at middling 40 1 4.
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New Orleans
Midling
Miss Curry Resigns Teaching Post Amid Year End
Friends regretfully note Miss Zelta Curry has been forced to relinquish her teaching position for the rest of the current school year. Miss Isa Compton, head of the high school English department for four years, is called to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Curry’s temporary retirement.
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Miss Gompton
Brewer dismisses suit against J. K. Vardaman
Governor Karl Brewer announced the dismissal of the chancery case seeking an accounting of funds allegedly misused during James K. Vardaman’s term. The action aimed to compel disclosure of about 8000 dollars tied to Mississippi political factions, seen as a political move rather than an accusation of dishonesty.
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Vardaman
Karl Brewer
Deller
Midge Brame
Assortiie
Genemud Hudson
James K. Varda
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Vississipp
Athens
Virdamit
Lower House Bill Bars Corporations From Agriculture
Daily Argus Spectral from Jackson reports Mississippi lawmakers consider a bill to prohibit corporations from farming. The chamber faced nine to nineteen votes against the measure as it moved through the lower house amid debate on corporate involvement in agriculture.
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Daily Argus Spectral
Jackson
Senate Defeats Preservation Bill for Old Capitol Building
Dalyrgus Special darhson reports the senate failed to pass Burhill Dill's bill to preserve and appropriate funds to repair the Old Capitol Building. The measure went down to defeat after a long vote, ending hopes for the project.
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Darhson
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Burhill
Missing Word Contest Draws Laurel Shoppers
Details are arranged for Interurban Road. The Missing Word Contest benefits Laurel merchants and brings many answers. First finder is George Duwsem Jr of 463 Seventh Avenue who wins a silver dollar. The missing word appeared in Laurel Oil & Fertilizer ad and earlier omissions were found in Ford-Mundell Agency and Risher Drug Company ads. The contest runs four weeks with another opportunity to spot the current missing word each Friday.
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Laurel Oil & Fertilizer Company
Vlus
Ford-Mundell Agency
Risher Drug Company
Hen
Noted Educator to Deliver Laurel High Commencement Address
The Laurel High School plans its May 31 1912 commencement with Washington DC education commissioner Dr Charles Chan delivering the annual address. Local contest leaders and prizes for the spelling contest were named, inviting community participation and noting the first Saturday in March for county contest timing.
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Laurel High School
Clark
United States
Washington, D. C
Chaxlen
AL Rohe
P. ML. Muleerpove
W. Jenkins
Mary Davis
Bert
S. KK. Wiliamson
Laurel Light and Trailway Deal Moves to Voters
Ellisville council to order an election on a proposed sale of the Mussville light plant to the Laurel Light and Railway Company for the operation of a railroad from Laurel to Ellisville. The agreement includes six hourly return trips, a six thousand share city deposit, and a deed transfer upon contractual completion, with boiler retention for the water plant.
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