Contest Leaders For Argus Ring And Watch Contest
The Argus Automobile diamond ring merchandise and gold watch contest lists candidates likely to win. Miss Mona Patterson, Miss Sadie Perlman, Miss Lena Davis, Miss Lucile Farmer, Miss Sara Horn, Mrs. S. L. Ellis and Miss Rebbecca Sharborough Ming Vivian. Thigpen are named as contenders with others urged to enter and stay on the list to influence campaign outcomes.
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Argus
Sadie Perlman
M. Satcher
Lena Davis
Lucile Farmer
Sara Horn
5. L. Ellis
W. R. Norman
Rebbecca Sharborough Ming_ Vivian
Thigpen
Contest Leaders in Ford Prize Race Amid Surprises
Mrs Satcher yields first place to Mona Patteraun who now leads the Ford machine contest by a comfortable margin. Supporters of both candidates vow plans to sway final votes as two weeks remain until final count. The double vote offer on subscriptions ends tonight, intensifying efforts to secure victory and reach the January 22nd issue prize.
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M. Satcher
Mona Patteraun
Ballote
Argus
Plunkett Re elected Mississippi State Librarian on Third Ballot
Miss Hattie Plunkett won a third ballot to continue as state librarian, defeating four opponents. A native of Leake County, she has led the office through multiple administrations, praised for political skill and the library's national standing.
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Jackson
Jan
Hattie Plunkett
Miss Plunkett
Miss Plankett
White
Secong
Miss Pinakett
Mise Plunket
Leake County
Wad Orat
Longio
Vardaman
Noereignes
Abe
State House
Mississippi
California
Mississippi State Library
New York
Ohio
Illiois
Contingent Fund Scarecrow Comes to Front Again
The joint Senate and House committee on contingent expenses met and organized with Senator Burkitt chairing. A public hearing was set in the Senate chamber to investigate Governor Vardaman and review Governor Noel's accounts. Former Governor Vardaman said he would appear. The panel aims to thoroughly probe the contingent funds and vouchers and report to settle the matter for the Legislature. Col and Mrs Robeson, guests of the Harrises, left for Hatttiesburg to visit relatives before returning to the coast.
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Col
W. W. Robeson
Edgar G. Harris
Hattiesburg
Waldrup Matter Referred to Treasurer by County Board
County Supervisors concluded review of Waldrup matter. Investigation found several warrants charged incorrectly to the school fund and other funds, reducing the $1,300 shortage but leaving a remaining deficit. County Attorney Deavours to deliver written opinion. dispute now between County Treasurer holding warrants and Superintendent of Education who issued them.
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Waldrup
Board of Supervisors
Waldrupatter
Moselle
Deavours
Mapp
Chancery
Edurcation
Contingent Fund Records Burned at Jackson
A January fire at the state capitol destroyed much of Accountant C. J. Moore’s records, used by Governor Noel to probe ex Governor Vardaman. T. D. Roberts ordered the destruction, Moore learned too late, jeopardizing over two years of work amid a statewide stir.
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Jackson
Judiciary Amendments Likely Insertion Into Mississippi Constitution
Early next week concurrent resolutions will seek inserting amendments adopted at the last election into the state constitution to provide popular election of circuit judges and chancellors. Doubts arise over proper submission form with potential court tests and political concerns about ideal candidates and judiciary quality.
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Jackson
Miss
House
Senate
Tt Liceesa
Pf Campbell
Mississippi
Secretary of State Power
Gupreme
Legislature Moves to Abolish County Prosecution Offices
Jackson Mich January 6 lawmakers show strong hostility to the county prosecuting attorney role with three bills to abolish the offices and one to allow counties to decide the issue. The move aims to curb patronage amid claims that Governor Neel leveraged jobs for votes and mentions of Vardaman allies securing seats through relatives.
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Jackson, Miys
Guy
Neel
Fire destroys Laurel livery stable and fourteen horses
A blaze at the Lee stable in Laurel, at Central avenue and Pine street, destroyed the brick livery and sales stable with fourteen horses aboard plus furnishings and stock. Losses exceeded twelve thousand dollars with small insurance. several boarders and local businesses, including Halbert Furniture and druggist R. A. Sergue, sustained damage. The fire began after a gasoline tank accident involving a green worker and a gas ignition, rapidly engulfing the building and spreading to the second floor before complete destruction within thirty minutes.
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Laurel
Toge
Sng
Lee
Central Avenue
Pine Street
Les
Wallace
Rogere
Rogers
Halbert Furniturae Company
Lee Stable
Halbert
R.A. Seruge
D. B. Couley
Charles Vanney
Hattiesberg
Argus
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Scarecrow
Cole S. Blease
South Carblfrintian
Phil Gardiner
Green
Chas. Green
Winer
Geo. Gardiner
Campbell
County Attorney's Office
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