Teachers Meet at Gulfport Next May
The state teachers association plans its Gulfport meeting on May 2 to 4 at the Great Southern hotel with 2000 delegates expected. Local committees assure ample hotel space and reduced rates at nearby hotels and streetcar access for attendees from Jackson and nearby towns.
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W. A. Williamson
Association
J. T. Connell
W.N. Driver
Great Southern Hotel
One Day's Doings in Police Court
Lismorne's session of the city police court followed old fashioned lines with Duty Judge Goode Montgomery presiding. Defendants Arch Herndon and Archie Asby received similar fines for soult and batter, while Wiley McCallum and others faced trespassing charges dropped on cost. Ned Rout was found guilty of reckless driving with a $2.50 fine and costs. Manuel Russell's conceal ed weapon case continued. Court adjourned Friday morning with several pleas of guilty.
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Fred Skaggs
Bob Woodruf
Henry Webb
Lyman Kirkwood
Manuel Russell
Ned Rout
Accused of Taking Cash Connor Gets Damages
In Vicksburg on February 16 the jury awarded John W. Duke $10,000 against Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company after a brief verdict. Duke claimed he was dismissed from the Greenville division last year and charged with misappropriating cash fared while a conductor. He sought $50,000 in damages. Attorneys J. D. Charlie James for Duke and W. J. Voller and BR. L. Dent for the railroad argued the case.
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J. D. Charlie James
W. J. Voller
BR. L. Dent
Railway
Darrow Continuance in Jury Bribery Trial Delayed
Clarence Darrow’s jury bribery indictment trial was postponed to February 23 after a continuance granted for the case listed for today. The speaker Tos Stigeius is noted in the fragment.
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Darrow
Tos
Stigeius
Selimen
Clarence
Weather and Missionary Society Notes From Local Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met Monday afternoon at Mrs. P. H. Saunders home with President Mrs. J Glark presiding. Brazil and child labor were discussed with helpful papers read. Two new members welcomed, Mrs. Seer and Mrs. Murray Chapman. Mrs. B Wright elected third vice president after Mrs. M E Gilbert left town. About forty members attended. Also note: weather brief mentions light winds and mild changes. G W Sumrall arrived from McHenry.
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M. E. Gilbert
Pres- Washinton
SR BP Sk
Business Men of Laurel Boosting Government Demonstrator
Laurel merchants back federal boll weevil defense program. Dr J Dughes, appointed by the U S Department of Agriculture, will visit farmer communities urging cooperation to advance intensified farming. He traveled to Sandersville to meet locals and outline meetings countywide with follow up farm visits.
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Laurel
Nul
J. Dughes
Laurel Territory
United States Department
Washington
Ulare
Hughes
Sandersville
Ers
Iis
de- Suives
Danes County
Je. Hughes
Missing Word Contests Stump Readers in Ad Error
Over thirty submissions were received to solve yesterday's ad contest but none proved correct. The paper insists the fifth line stayed as copied, with readers guessing insertions like the, while officials confirmed no authority to alter the advertisement. Local entrants include F A Graddotk of Jackson and W E Sren of Haleiesburg.
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Popuar O'Ferral
Herman & Kate
Vicksburg Votes to Own Her Waterworks
Vicksburg voters by a large majority approved municipal ownership of the city water plant. The waterworks pond issue carried 1,440 for and 147 against. A second pond project for street improvements failed. 135 votes supported it.
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Vicksburg
Tie City Water Plant
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Bob Bob Hob
Tariff schedule approval report in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Democrats approved a tariff schedule plan after committee consideration. The document notes it will be reported to the full body, with references to party leadership and potential future action.
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Washington
Bed
Starkville Mob Kills Black Person and Captures Suspect
In Starkville area a Black person was fatally harmed by a mob. Maud Harilton, identified by Mrs. John ett, named Rome near Starkville as the assailant who struck with an iron bar and threw the victim into a well. The suspect, named Hamilton, was captured early yesterday as posse efforts continued and a shoe was found nearby. The incident left additional injuries to Mrs Betl and occurred after a confrontation reported yesterday afternoon.
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Wiss Ben
Maud Harilton
John Ett
Rome
Starkville
Betl
Wiewell
Trenselindl
Hamilton
Laurel High School Musical Program Seeks Local Stage
Laurel High School presents a Friday evening program at the court house featuring Giurus Swallow Song The Slumber Bowl Gaynor Choir Vocal Solo Hay Making De Mrs Pleasants Double Quartet Hay The Sweetesh Story Stars of the Summer Night Gradlo Song and more with performers including Frank Beard Harry Perlman J K Rowan John Rowan Anderson Baker Hobart Yellows Wiley Milton Ferrul and Meyerbee.
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Laurel High Schoal
Lael Cour House
Giurus
Neane
Cerguian
Giuriel High School
Ghorus
Lohr
Gaynor j—Gals
Hay
Orengton
Frank Beard
Harry Perlman
J. K. Rowan
John Rowan
Anderson Baker
Hobart
Yellows
Wiley Forbus
Milton
Katon
Laurel High School
Pleasants
Two Grenaiers
Sehumann
John Bennett
Solo Park
John Rown
King of the Forest Amd
Parker
Meyerbee — Laurell High School
US Consul at Ceiba Drowned in Honduras
Teguciguipa Honduras Feb 15 George F Davis United States consul at Ceiba drowned last night while bathing He attempted to swim to a bar in the river mouth but was overcome The body was recovered Davis a named Missouri man had been nominated to be a consul at Ceiba in August 1914.
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Teguciguipa
Honduras
George F. Davis
United States
Geiba
George TF. Davis
Nameal
Missouri
Ceiba
Knox at an American shore amid rainstorm delay
Secretary Knox and his party arrived yesterday on their way to America. A rainstorm forced them to remain the greater part of the day at the Beach Pahn Beach area.
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Atm
Pahn Beach
Bia
Act
America
Harrison Balked Negro Guests At Dinner
An official Washington diplomatic reception sparked controversy as Rep Harston of Mississippi and Gouldwn of Arkansas refused to attend a white house dinner. Southern envoys including Abney Flood Garner Legare Stedman reportedly attended, while Ambassador Rakmaniel of Russia was absent. The event, a formal reception of foreign representatives, drew sharp protests over racial mixing among the invited diplomats.
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Argus Spee Washington
Hartoon
Missesappi
Gouldwn
Avhutsas
Avisuisas
Gongressaian
Uae Collvagnes
Paloso Taek
Hastiau
Empty booze bottles found in court room
Meridian reports a sensational outside-the-grant-jury claim presented to Judge Buckley about finding several whisky bottles near the county court where a petit juror and his mother sit. Buckley urged a thorough grand jury investigation and noted it is unlawful to carry liquor to public places, hinting at possible developments.
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Meridian
Grant
Buckley
Ute County Court
Hase
Durlge Buckley
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