Laurel Ellisville interurban plans advance in city
The Shegar Company confirms location of electric street railway lines in Laurel and Ellisville with hub at Oak and Magnolia. Four lines will radiate to First Avenue Gulf and Ship Island spur West End Fifth Street and pond area and Gulf tracks. Chief Engineer Pratt to supervise tracklaying with optimism on city growth and regional benefits.
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Laurel Electric’ Street Railway
Oak and
Magnolia Streets
Jies
First Avenue
Gulf
Ship Island
Watsat, Southern Taridber Co
Lo Ginsburg
West End
Fifth Streets
Eand
Wifin Street
Seventh Avenue
Gulf and
Ship
Pratt
Mh Guy
M. Walker
New York
Mississippi
Walker
Ture
Laurel
Alisville
Ellisville
Underwood Poised to Win Demo Nomination in Baltimore
New York reports Oscar Underwood of Alabama favored for the Democratic presidential nomination on the third ballot at Baltimore. Mayor Gaynor denies agreeing to name his own candidacy and signals a shift of the New York delegation to Underwood as Wilson and Clarke lead on the first ballot. His backers claim he is the clear second choice for a two thirds delegation.
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Underwood
New York
Osear Underwood
Alabama
Baltimore
Gaynor
Washington
Wilson
Clarke
Underwaci
He O
Clark
Preliminary survey delays road plan amid cost and land concerns
Officials state three routes are feasible for the new line but final alignment hinges on building costs and the elevations of property owners along potential corridors. The choice will await detailed comparisons and surveys before proceeding.
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Tones
Switch Engine Collision Near Manning Mill
A switch engine on the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad collided with Mr Lindsay's automobile near Manning Mill. The crash damaged the car, the engine suffered minor injuries, and the occupants escaped unharmed save for a fright. Damages were extensive to the automobile while repairs appeared unlikely this morning.
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OrlJents, Mobile
Chicago
Lindsay
Tlaning Mill
Kingston Public School Building Contract Awarded
Burke Construction Company of Hattiesburg wins the contract to erect the Kingston public school building for 17854.50 dollars. Plumbing goes to S A Carnes of Laurel for 1446 dollars and Solomon Heat and Power Co. of Hattiesburg handles heating for 2583 dollars. Completion target is 420 working days with a ten dollar daily penalty for delays beyond rain-excluded time. The mayor and city clerk are to prepare and sign the contract.
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Kingston Public
Burke Construction Company
Hattiesburg
S. A. Carnes
Laurel
Solomon Heat and Power Co
Meridian
Mattiesburg
Ube City
Laurel dog muzzle and tag ordinance set for three months
Laurel authorities require all dogs running at large within city limits be muzzled and tagged for June July August. Owners have been given until next Monday to comply or face penalties as unpedigreed dogs in the city.
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Eily
Laurel
Former Policeman Arrested in Whiskey Case Near Torner’s Hotel
An ex policeman Carpentier was arrested after a raid on his home near Torner’s hotel yielded a half cask of beer and several gallons of whiskey. The unlawful sale of whiskey case will be tried by Justice Boyd next Monday. Bailay, a white man, is jailed under $1000 for selling whiskey near Torner’s hotel and pending payment. Deputy sheriffs made both arrests as part of a local crackdown.
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Owi Carpentier
Boyd
George
Bailay
Tornér
Railroads Clash Over Higher Assessments in City Meeting
Jackson report details city council late session with debates on railroad tax hikes, chief Duckworth salary taps, and new city staffing. Measures include a $100 chief’s fee sale, police pay shifts, census work, adding machine purchase, and sanitation investigations as officials push budgeting changes.
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Duckworth
Eiby
Citizens mob over torn cattle pen in city area
Last night a citizen tore open a cattle pen in the city expressing indignation at confinement of cows. This morning the damaged fence is being replaced and a penalty for the demolition is expected.
Clark Backs West Virginia Delegates at Dune Convention
Clark wins six instructed delegates in the five district convention in Wheeling West Virginia. Two delegates are uninstructed, one favorable to Harmon, and one for Clark. John T. McGraw listed as a Clark instructed delegate in the Second district. Wallice Drug Co to open after the show.
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Wilson
Clark
Wheeling
W.va
West Virginia
Harmon
John T. McGraw
Moberrak Inc. announces new in charge L F Kitchens on 7th Ave
A note to customers states Mr. L F Kitchens of 7th Avenue with phone 307 now has Moberrak Inc. in charge and will give it personal attention. For prompt service, contact Kitchens or E D Travis who will ensure your needs are attended. Thanking you, we are.
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L. F. Kitchens
7Th Avenue
Moberrak Inc
E. D. Travis
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Oak
Magnolia
Bell
Laurel and’ Ellisville
Cross
Anderson
Suc
Star” Bakery
Brashier
Veleti
Narien
Epee Sae
Atl Risher Drug Co
C. C. Brooks
Myr
Wilson Avas
Sophie Faink
W. H. Baker
Prof. Watkins
Caunel
Oneel Lane
Ilinois
Central
Labryis
Jackson
Ing Pat
Jackson ‘Board of Trade
Railroad Commission
Caise
Wheller
Mindecor
Tathesbury Commercial Ghat
Botter
Trinois Central
Dacksan
Audi
Commission
Citizens Mobel Pound
PENS
Wallice Drug Co
Patrons
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