Still at Work on Appellate Court Bill
Friends of Bill take advantage of a lull to line up low pressure members as Mardi Gras draws away lawmakers. A quiet push to reconsider the court of appeals bill and halt redistricting aims to reduce chancery and judicial districts. The majority report seeks to undo six weeks of work, creating confusion in state legal affairs. Minority reports may tilt the proposal. The plan rests on economy but risks serious consequences.
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Bill
Daily Argus
Jackson
Court of Appeals
Negro Prisoner Escapes From City Jail
Ellisville reports another jail delivery as a transient prisoner and a boy escape from the town jail. The fugitives unlocked a cell door with wire and fled through a brick wall, while the boy later surrendered to the marshal.
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Wilisvile
Ellisville
Hendri
Young man Kurt in fall from building
Mr. J. C. Gambrell, a young worker at the Haw Mill of the Wausau Southern Lumber Co, fell from the roof Saturday afternoon. He suffered several bruises and a fractured skull, initially thought fatal, and was taken to Jesse Gates Hospital where he is reported resting easily with fair recovery chances.
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J. C. Gambrell
Wausau Southern Tumber Company
Jesse Gates Hospital
Jones County Singing Convention Seeks Permanent Organization
In Jones County the singing convention efforts faced delays over by laws and bad weather. A fourth Sunday gathering at Pine Grove near Mares was planned with hopes of a half day event featuring the Onevid Savved Harp book, inviting elders to bring their hymnals and join the day.
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Indian Springs
Mares
Pine Grove
Walther Bole
Missing Word Contest Ad Linked to Laurel Oil & Fertilizer Co
A fragment notes a day's ad contest in the Laurel Oil and Fertilizer Company line. Master Charles Street of Eighth Avenue is mentioned as involved, with reference to a Mr Hirsh and an Argus of view publication.
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Monk
Laurel Oil & Fer- P Filer Company
Charles Street
Eighth Avenue
Argus
Fiew
Beard Purchases Beard Buntin Stock Leads City Firm Growth
Former Beard-Buntin Company president L J Beard has bought outstanding shares, bolstering resources and positioning the firm among leading city enterprises. He plans spring purchases in Texas Missouri line, with a Taskell trip ahead to prepare for larger operations. Washington diary notes a Monday night cloud cover with likely rains Tuesday and colder conditions with strong southwest winds.
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L. T. Beard
Beard-Buntin Company
Mtore
Card
Washington
Seoul
Davidson Dry Goods Company to Form in Laurel
The Argus reports the charter for the Davidson Dry Goods Company with capital of 60000 dollars, shares of 100 each, and potential start once 30000 paid. Incorporators are G L Hawkins W B Glover and J Davidson of Hattiesburg. new store to rise at the corner of General and With avenues and begin business early August.
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Argus
Davidson Dry Goods Company
U Laurel
G. L. Hawkins
W. B. Glover
Halliesburg
Hattiesburg
Laurel
Genlral
Avenues
Next Mont
Il 18
Jr. Davidson
Earnest Appeal for the Suffering in Far Asia China
A Red Cross official cites a 1911 famine in China as dire, urging American aid. Funds only. clothing not accepted. Report describes carts empty of produce, widespread starvation, and beggars along roads. Contributions sent to the American Red Cross in Washington will be forwarded promptly. Maj R W Milleals treasurer Mississippi State board of Ammann Red Gross.
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LV. Iie
Ledur Sippl
Nasional Direetor
N Red Cross
China
Asia
Jameson
Chima
Armerican Hed Gross Society
Hwar
Anhui
Millsaps
Bas Aruler
Washington
R. W. Milleals
Mississippi State Board of Ammann
Red
Ludedale to pave Main Street with concrete sidewalks
The mayor and board of aldermen adopt a resolution to install concrete sidewalks on both sides of Main Street from the depot to Winter Street with costs assessed against adjacent property holders. The measure is the start of a broader plan to pave sidewalks along every thoroughfare, as Ludedale rapidly improves its appearance.
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Lucedale
Italy
Main Street
Winter Street
Date for convening of effect is not far away third Mandas in March
A brief notice indicates the convening date for effect is set for the third Mandas in March, signaling upcoming legal or administrative action. The exact year and jurisdiction are not specified in the readable text.
Champ Clark Opens Chicago Headquarters
Chicago readers report Champ Clark opens his presidential campaign headquarters in Chicago a bustling scene as he becomes the first Democrat to establish a city base. Local and state party leaders anticipate further campaign activity with Missouri and Oklahoma conventions upcoming and pledges mounting for Clark.
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Champ Clark
Chicago
Uhecago
Sherman
Champ Clavk
Chiceigo
Taft
Ioosevett
LaPollette
Clark
Eb. Campbell
Ob Alon
Missouri
Sie
Oklahoma
Alark
Bes
Ehtek
Corn Club Boys to Organize at Laurel March 2
A local notice reports Corn Club boys will organize at Laurel on Saturday March 2. A session at the Agricultural High School discussed the event with demonstrations by Lughes sharing experiences while Principal Holeheson, a Virginia agriculture professor, urged strong club formation. Speaker Wallace departs for the legislature.
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Corn Club
Laurel
Heb
Euro Club
Bool Lask Enlay
Af Landanne
Fepk — Lughes
Wan
Dap Learls Eus
Holeheson
Ageollaral Buh
Anil Ag
Ilies University of Virginia
Lancel
Sudden Death of Beloved Pioneer in Heidelberg
Senator W. W. Heidelberg a prominent South Mississippi citizen died suddenly at his home in Heidelberg after collapsing while feeding his horse. He was around sixty five, father to several children, long active in state politics, church and civic life. Funeral and interment set for today at Hickory Grave cemetery with services at the First Presbyterian Church.
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W. W. Uewelberg
Soutl
Stississippi
Eilelberg
Heidelberg
Tresses
Whe
South
Mississippi
Estending
Tirs
Messie
Bastiek
Wily
Will Dake
Raistor
Hieckary Crave Cemetery
Salk Lake City Murder Case Readies Execution Date
A Salt Lake City case against a condemned inmate, Shirley MeWhinney, set March 25 as the likely execution day. The law now allows the condemned to choose between hanging or shooting, with the final method to be selected by the prisoner.
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Salk Lake City
Heb
Shirley
Che Cepurk
Menksong
Sian la
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Jasper County
Cheaughoul
Refined College Boys’ and Girls’ Co
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