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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1912
Page
2
The Laurel Argus announces daily publication by Consolidated Printing Co with Edgar G Harris as editor and J Knox Huff as manager. The notice lists subscription rates by carrier, both short and long term, with special rural-route pricing and advance payment terms.
The Consolidated Printing Company owns The Laurel Daily Argus the only daily in Jones County The Argus Chronicle the weekly in Laurel with the largest circulation in South Mississippi The Jones County News the Ellisville paper and oldest weekly in the county For advertising rates in any of these address the company.
The announcement names FRANK M. MEEK FRANK H. BASIL TC. CLARK as candidates for mayor to succeed resigning Albert W. Noble. The notice signals forthcoming campaign activity and official filings.
The Pascagoula Democrat-Star praises Pat Harrison of Mississippi for urging openness in party caucuses. It notes a past Mississippi scandal and reports the House Democratic caucus rules restricting access to Democrats plus staff, promising a published journal of each caucus.
Washington officials release the state's third county and its sixth city census data. The report shows Jones County leading in key metrics as the figures quantify population, growth, and distribution, highlighting shifts across the region.
A local survey notes Laurel as Mississippi’s sixth fastest growing city by Anglo Saxon population and outlines Jones County’s standing in white citizens. It highlights Laurel Jones Meridian Jackson Vicksburg Hattiesburg Biloxi as cities with larger native born white populations and discusses political figures, taxes, and local newspaper plans in Laurel.
A preliminary census report for Mississippi as of April 15 1910 reveals white and negro population totals by county and principal cities. The state’s white population rose since 1900 while the negro population also grew but at a slower rate. Meridian and other cities show notable shifts in racial composition.
Jackson reports that lawmakers expect increased privilege taxes and seek grant of railroad commission oversight over insurance rates. They argue high insurance ratios and note calls for costly fire equipment, while proposing tax exemptions for domestic insurers to attract new companies to Mississippi. Legislators push back on lobbyist pleas to stay hands off.
Jackson January 14. The former member in the legislature shows interest in a proposed physical connection pill. The bill seeks to regulate telephone companies and their operations.
In a rural district report, the railroad commission notes that advancing telephone exchanges would connect neighborhood stations with town and county networks, aiding doctors, farmers, and prices. Dentists seek tax exemption. doctors face potential privilege tax as lawmakers weigh revenue needs and deficit relief.
Presbyterian J Barr of New Orleans will preach tonight at 7330 aut the Presbyterian church and again during the week both night and morning. Dr Barr leads the largest Presbyterian church in New Orleans and is said to be a man of great mental and spiritual power. The minister and congregation invite all to hear him.
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