Frisco System Plans Major Rail Rebuild and New Routes
Frisco and associates plan to rebuild the line from Laurel to New Orleans using heavier rails and new through service. Work trains will operate from Mobile with crews based in Laurel, aiming to run Kansas City and St. Louis to New Orleans via Laurel and New Albany. The Northeastern and New Orleans connections will grant Frisco-like rights on Northeastern tracks, with an effective March 1 start.
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Frisco
New Orleans
Moble
Chicago
Laurel
Northwestern
Mobile
Beaumont
New Orlean
Northeastern
Kansas City
Trig
New Albany
St. Louis
United States
The
Times-Democrat
Kriseo
Frisen
Baton Trouge
Glicaga
Miss
Gunalatreel
New York
Louise Villa and
Nashville
Memphis
Birmingham
Washington Weather Forecast For Wednesday Night Snow
A weather notice from Washington predicts rain Wednesday night with snow mixed in the north, followed by Thursday fair but much colder conditions across the region. The advisory notes cooler temperatures and clearing skies as the front passes.
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Washington
Police Court Hears Several Concealed Weapons and Gambling Charges
Proceedings list Eli Bushing, G. J. Mitchell, S. J. Mitchell, John Evans, Toy Hurst and John Moore. Convictions for weapons and gaming with fines ranging from 5 to 50 dollars. Jail days imposed for some defendants and suspended penalties for others.
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Goole Mont
Gomery Tis
Maraiy Eli Bushing
G. J. Mitchel
S.J. Mitehall
No. Acgl
Tohn Evans
Toy Hurst
Gunning
Guilly
John Moore
Backed into conflict at show grounds behind bars
Two back drivers, Hackmer and Melion, fought over the road near the show grounds. A wooden weapon was used, both men struck and fell. McKee was jailed after reviving, Melion remained severely injured and in danger. Perry Mek jailed for the incident. Time advisory line ends the report.
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Jobn Melion
Perry Mek
Lie City
Ime
Tin Assani
Ball
Te Show Grounds
Kaenan
Ibis
MeKee
Metlon
Parcels Post in Democratic Sloga and Rates
Washington February 81 Democratic members of the House committee on post offices and post roads plan to incorporate in the appropriation bill provisions for a general parcels post system. They propose a twelve cent rate and a package of twelve pounds. The bill also includes a rival parcels post with five cents for one pound and two cents for additional pounds. The provisions will be in the bill to be reported to the House next week.
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Washington
Te House
Severe Winter Storm Strikes Southwest Railways Hampered
A severe winter storm moves from the Panhandle into Texas causing railway disruption and damaged wire communications. Reports from affected districts describe property damage and limited daily life, with power and transport hampered by snow and ice.
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Panhané
Texas
Terrific storm in Shreveport suburb report
Eight are dead and fifty injured in a tornado in a western suburb as cars and plantations near the city were destroyed. The city proper sustained no damage and the victims include all Black residents except the infant child of Lt. Manheim.
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Sherepoct
Alt. Manheim
Iy City
Missouri Delegation Chooses Clinton Clark Support At Baltimore
Missouri Democratic state convention elected 12 delegates who will vote for Champ Clark at the Baltimore convention. Edward F. Coltrane, a St. Louis millionaire, was elected national committeeman from Missouri.
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Joplin
Beboth
al Lara
Baltimore
Will Hall
Champ Ghurk
Edward F. Coltra
St. Louis
Entaimilleeman
Missouri
Falls Under the Horses Feet A Local Accident Report
Tewantit Bub. 20 L Praylor living three souLs from this place fell from his wagon while driving a team as it balked near the teates and single tree. The frightened horse dragged him several distances causing wounds. He is reported improving though still in danger. Miss Virdie Myers is ill. Garter of Thackiesburg visited, with Myers and Brazeale locals noted. Pearl Tollingsworld and Bessie Myers were in company Sunday. A rainy debate night affected attendance. Patterson and Willa were in Pine Grove Sunday. J J BrazeaIe and family visited friends Sunday. Dr FE Butler of Moselle called by Mr Myers.
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Tewantit
L. Praylor
Mr. Praylor
Iiss
Hethali
Virdie Myers
Me. C
Garter
Thatkiesburg
J. J. Breageale
Pine Grove
FE. Butler
Moselle
Myers
Pleaded Guilty on Poenage Charge in Biloxi Case
Biloxi February 2 Al Venkors once Picayune law bookshop owner pleaded guilty to grand jury indictment charging a violation of the peenage law. Moore also under indictment failed to appear and his bond of twenty thousand dollars was forfeited.
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Biloxi
AL Venkors
Picayune
Ful | Moore
Jones County Teachers Convene After Regent Request
A call went out for Jones County teachers to convene at Louisville on Saturday morning following a regent request. AL Burns announced the meeting and urged attendance by all educators in the region.
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Reques Hopenaher
Jones County
Lisville
Misspelt Arnsaul contest winner and hospital update
A faulty OCR note states Master Charles Str led in finding a missing word in the Arnsaul contest yesterday while a ward initial was corrected in a local ad. Wayne Welborn, son of BOW Welborn, near Mosavie, underwent appendicitis surgery at Jesseradios Hospital today and remains in critical condition.
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Anutile Dolla
Charles Str
Hees
Hie Bookharn Liverey Stable
Toudhey
Wayne Welborn
Bow
Forest County Scheme Ad Fails in Countywide Petition
Numerously signed petitions forwarded to Jackson show a majority of voters across districts oppose altering county lines. Citizens from Leal River and surrounding areas express unanimous antipathies to the change, with only a small minority supporting it. Investigation suggests two thirds oppose the proposal, and locals oppose any redrawing of county boundaries as proposed.
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Isville
Fed
Jackson
Allde
Jones
Forest County
Leal River
Ik Wi
Pontia
Pontia Origina Pelilion
Laem
Willy Cami
Public entertainment set for March at Pendorl consolidated hall
The event features DORE SOIGIOL Phere performing for a civic audience at Pendorl consolidated hall. A program is planned with a basket slide show and a display of common items, including old time pieces, as part of the evening.
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Pendorl
Wrislay
Asia
Deal
Personal Mention Notes Illness and Visits in Livingston Area
Mes Robinson from Ku is reported very sick and feared to be in danger. Miss Simmons from Livingston, Ala visits the family. Scruggs and Pool from nearby towns noted in passing. Pearson and others traveled from New Orleans after a midweek church event. The Gilchrist Fordhey company lineup is roaming briefly due to a recent wreck elsewhere.
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Mes. Robinson
Hebler
Piper
Poa
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Laurel Light
Renee Company
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Herr Bebel
Cologne
Aina
Hackmer
Lady Clair
Shreveport
Champ Clark
AL AL Burns
Forest
Dore Soigiol
Misinie Simmons Tron
Liveingston
Ala
Hie Scruggs
Br Pool
Renkesville
Aris
Pearson
Ipans
Miuedi Din
Gilchrist-Fordhey
Ruil
Bijou
Theatre
SIG Rienfield’s College Girls and Boys CO
Hamlin ‘Theatre
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