Little Prospect of Relief From State Legislature
Jackson January 25 The advocates of a constitutional convention show little progress as the legislature opens. Northern counties oppose revision while southern districts expect gains from new representation. Delegates from Mississippi’s north and delta regions unite against a convention or amendments, with committees largely idle and few concurrent resolutions moving forward.
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Jackson
South Mississippi
Delta
Faree
Rankin Farm Use Proposed After Farm Committee Report
The penitentiary committee did not back the Rankin Farm sale and harshly criticized the Prison Board of Trustees for moving white convicts to Parchman Farm. It proposed preserving Rankin Farm for French farming and crop diversification with a canning factory and grist mill. Truck farming near Jackson could supply a market for most produce, with excess canned. Dr J G Gathings, superintendent, reportedly approves.
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Jackson
Dan
Lot Penitentiary Committee
Rankin
J. G. Gathings
New Orleans Wins Yazoo Franchise in Cotton States League
Yazoo City forfeits its transfer and the franchise is awarded to New Orleans under authority of a refer end. The Cotton States League shifts from class D to class B with six towns and over 400000 residents. New Orleans will be managed by Gene Demontieville, a veteran Southern League player.
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Yazoo Cuty
New Oreckson
Janan
Callan
Richton Man Assassinated in City Murder
A Richton man described as well-known and highly esteemed was killed yesterday about 6 30 p m near his jewelry store. He is survived by his wife and several children. The assailant identity remains unknown. officers are investigating.
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Hickson
M. Morris
Yester-Searer
Jvevased
Iday
Juvenile reform bill advances as senate passes measure
The senate passed the juvenile reform bill by 30 to 14 amid cheering galleries. In the house debate, the committee of the whole approved reducing the contract rate of money from ten to eight percent and exempting six percent money. The measures then cleared the house with a 104 to 27 vote on the rate reduction and 89 to 35 on the six percent exemption.
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Jackson
Senate
Roan
Judiciary Committee
Carter Wes
Joe Miller Met Awe Ta Doe Millar Dies From Lumber Blow
Joe Miller met Awe Ta Doe Millar an employee of Wausau Southern Lumber Company died last night at Jesse Gales hospital from a fall of lumber. He had recently moved to Laws and may have relatives in Virginia. Body cared for by Travis Abney Undertaking. Norfolk police contacted to locate relatives.
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Wausau Southern Lumber Company
Jesse Gales Hospital
Lawes
Virginia
Travis & Abney
Olegian
Norfalk
Dr Henry Louis Smith Elected President at Washington and Lee
Lexington Va Jan 25 Dr Henry Louis Smith president of Davidson North Carolina College was unanimously elected president of Washington and Lee University. He is credited with early X ray photography south of Johns Hopkins and has long been prominent in education and science on recruitment of scholars.
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Lexington
Henry Louis Smith
Davidson North Carolinas Gallege
Press
Juliof
Washington and Lee University
Smith
John Hopkins University
Syrien shoots self to death in Meridian
A 28 year old Syrum man, Tad dad, shot himself tonight in Meridian after declaring I killed youself. The incident occurred within minutes, leaving authorities to investigate.
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Meridian
Prima Taddad
Yoyself
Negligence Declared Cause of Wreck in Iowa Rail Crash
An investigation committee ruled negligence caused the Centra line wreck near Kintundy Sunday night. Conductor John H Brainard and engineer Red Stuart were among the crew blamed for failing to take precautions as Train No 2 collided with a halted train at a water tank. WWLP executive Parks urged action, while final steps were not yet determined.
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Lan
Centra Wrerk
Kintundy
P. Haralin
Uiree Abbey
Red. Stuart
John H. Brainard
J. Briecker
Lagman
Wool. Parks
Hwindis Central
Leamuren
Thuguman
Trin
Nas
Legislators to Visit Soldiers Home for Jackson Banquet
Jackson January 24 lawmakers from the two houses will be entertained by the Jackson Board at a Prairie banquet. Governor Bresner and other members will attend. notable local speakers are planned to deliver short speeches.
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Jackson
Jan
Bresner
Jackson Board
Wwich
Rawarus
Te Wahaye
Jane Fat Prus
Ug Gan
Daily Program Watch Notice and Sheriff Sale
A 1912 Mississippi sheriff sale notice details John W and Emma Couley deed, land parcels in Township 4 Range 12 West, sale to satisfy a judgment of $106.60 plus costs and $20.55, with sale at the Court House on a January date, Luther Hill Sheriff. The fragment ends with a note about awaiting something before digging.
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Somumi
Vd Hia
Emma
CY. Couley
John W
Makin
Nessossissippi
Gesissippi
Lauhours
Luther Hill Sherif
Hall Leads for Governor of Louisiana
In New Orleans on election night Senulog Foster loses to the good government ticket as Hall leads with a narrow margin. Early results show about 60,000 votes tallied with Hall ahead. Brisson and others vie for junior Senate nomination while Tansdell appears set for the gubernatorial primary.
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Din
Udge
Taher J. Hail
Tor Gay Penor
Imebel
Gon Brissman Hoberl Fy Brenssurit
Boll Sareers
Elessenatt
Rurosilell
Tansdell
Laurel Light and Rail Company Ready for Business
The Laurel Light and Railway Company is to be dissolved and a new franchise formed by Laurel city council. The new Laurel Light and Rail Company is to operate similarly to Gulf States Iavesrent and provide efficient service. Forecasts mention light variable winds and general conditions across Kingston, Jubaina, Mississippi and Louisiana.
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Laurel Highbor& Railway Company
Tuvesanett Guipany Ik
Weaaster Tarks Ihershau
Slep Layard
Steem Revolwig
Laurel
Pew Company
Tle
Laurel Light & Rail Company
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