Brewer opposes constitutional convention amid legislative split
Daily Argus reports Governor Brewer at the Board of Trade Banquet voiced opposition to a constitutional convention. He argued for greater legislative representation via amendment and warned the convention would delay needed reforms. The heated stance divides lawmakers, with Rox armor's bloc shown backing him and little sign of repeal sentiment before adjournment.
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Jackson
Brewer
Board of Trade
South Mississippi
Rox Armor
Wilson Denies Watterson Fundraising Claims
Woodrow Wilson rejects allegations that Col Watterson was asked to help raise money for his campaign. He states neither he nor any authorized representative made such a request. The statement follows published Watterson-Sulmin correspondence.
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New York
Jan
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Col Watterson
Taft Plans Five Day Campaign Across Two States
President Taft leaves Washington for a five day tour to New York Cleveland Columbus and Akron Ohio to campaign despite a severe cold. He will attend three dinners in New York and more than a dozen speeches in Ohio meeting national leaders and addressing civic groups.
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Washington
Taft
New York
Cleveland
Columbus
Akron
Tait
Ohio
Musical director elopes with chorus in last show
The show Top o the World at Halliesburg faced chaos after its musical director allegedly took three chorus girls and left with the musical numbers. An apology followed as the company replaced him with a young lead to cover the score amid reports he fled amid illness described as plumain poisoning.
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Mernbandan
Ratwaing
Muoskeel
Halliesburg
One Day's Doings in the Police Court
Regular WWI weekly session reports multiple cases with pleas of guilty or not guilty. Ole Worsted fined 2.50 plus costs and 20 days jail, suspended for good behavior. Days granted 30 days in jail. Avery Bell fined 7.40 plus costs. J B Smith found guilty of priv lege violation with 100 fine and 30 days jail. Sam Rogers guilty of petty larceny with 10 fine and 10 days. additional vagrancy verdicts with 20 days and 1 more day costs. E Tugs drunkenness fined 7.50 and costs. Wal Garvin gaming guilty with 7.50 and costs. Pete Woolhams gaming guilty with 7.50 and costs.
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Ole Worsted
iMles
Granty
Avery Bell
J.B. Smith
Smith
Jal
Sam Rogers
Mogers
E. Tugs
Wal Garvin
Pete Woalhams
Earthquake Destroys Greek Ionian Villages
The Ionian Islands quake proved deadlier than first reported with Cephalonian villages destroyed and eight people killed. Additional shocks were felt today as rescuers assess damage across the region.
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Athens
Greece
Ionian Islands
Cephalonian
Cotton Bills of Lading Plan Likely Modified
A group of foreign bankers and cotton buyers agreed to modify the safe guarding of export cotton through bills of lading. Leaders Kern and J S Simpson said modifications would be presented to American and European bankers and railroads to meet southern shippers concerns before the next season opens.
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New York
Jin
Tl. Kern
Liverpool Coltan
Coltan
Karn
J. S. Simpson
Eleven People Poisoned in Ellisville Incident
Eleven residents of Ellisville were poisoned after consuming a house sold by a farmer for its melvehagl. The toxin allowed to stand during warm weather, causing severe stomach upset but no fatalities or lasting injuries are expected. The incident occurred in late January.
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Ellisville
Taft Appeals for Funds for Chinese Famine Sufferers
Washington January 27 President Taft as chief executive of the American Red Cross appealed for funds to relieve famine sufferers in China He declared that windows for people are facing starvation and urged generous contributions to aid their distress This summary preserves the key entities Taft American Red Cross China famine and the call for funds.
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Washington
The
American Cross
Taft
China
Jury Returns Verdict in General Wreck Investigation
In Genleala on January 27 the coroner's jury returned a verdict blaming the wreck of the General wreck at Minmundy on Monday's collision. Operators Henry Sehnewler John and flagman Harry J. Breeker of train No. 25 were named, with the jury finding rail officials erred by allowing the trains to run together.
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Genleala
Corones
Genleal
al Minmundy
Oupun
Henry
Sehnewler John
al Bagewood
Harry J. Breeker
Blodgett Will Records Largest Eagle Estate Lead
The chancery clerk files the will of Vetus Blodgett of Grand Rapids Michigan. An extensive holder of South Mississippi Am. Paper, the estate is valued near ten million dollars and includes valuable property in Tunica County.
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Jer
Vetus 4 Blodgett
Ate
Grand Rapids
Mich
South Mississippi
Amer
Phe
Inubee Ti Tunes
Wild Turkey and Eagle Attack in Jones County
An unusual case near Laurel describes a large bird attack involving a wild turkey and an eagle. Eyewitness Landry of Canp Chronnd reports a struggle as the eagle pursued poultry and livestock, with a witness describing a fierce scene and the eagle leaving a wounded turkey behind. The incident notes loss of poultry and pigs, with local residents recalling numerous eagles preying on farm animals in the area since early times.
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Jones County
Landry
Laudruin
Nile
Tim
Turkey
Mississippi
Plans for New Buildings at Jones County Agricultural High School
In Ellisville yesterday officials including Chairman Gharmuan Park and President Hutcheson reviewed plans for additional structures at Jones County Agricultural High School. A four classroom administration building and a dormitory with mess hall are proposed, with a girls dormitory in a main building. About 1500 students are expected. the government may provide landscape plans and trees.
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Willsville
San
Krai
al Meridian
Jones County Agricultural High School
Ellisville
Peek
Boar
Prostess
Iitehe— Son
Keouss
Wutelesan
Aline
Hutcheson
Gharmuan Park
Free Poard of
Truste
Enen
Lin United States
Igehoal
Hatehegon
Ridgieeon Dign Ordained as Preacher at Baptist Church
Miss Jan 27. Weilnesdas esening br. PB. treen who han been practicing tenteles phere for about Three years, was or phaned as Baptist minister at the Baptist church Hes iD. Sule man, pastor of the Golambla street Baptist church Hatlesburg powached the ordination serine and Ney dB. Chaprian of Newton acted as examiners Dr. Grote has made many tends for saul las bees a blue Chest swarker, and we all hope for Tite murh success as he goes out into the worl in proachie gospel. Jan 27. orvenst for Miasig Faw Saturday slightly colder in north portion Sunday fair be coming variable.
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Treen
Ue Baptist Church
Suleman
Golambla Street Baptist Church
Hatlesburg
Powached
Serine
Chaprian
Newton
Grote
Farmers Sell Surplus Cotton Amid Debt Pressure
In Willsv ill and Ellisville area markets, farmers have begun to sell surplus cotton to meet creditors. More than sixty-five bales sold previously, with additional offerings hampered by slow demand and credit concerns.
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