Intruder Attempt Against Mrs David Blue Sparks Town Anger
A white man allegedly tried to assault Mrs. David Blue in her cottage near the Z E Gatlin Lumber Company yard. Mr Blue sought arrest papers at Laurel after the incident and a warrant was expected before a justice of the peace this afternoon. The couple, well regarded, faced threats but urged restraint as police prepare action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Argus
Sandersville
Mr. Das
Z.E. Gatlinumber’ Company
Bhie
Was
Marrage Thera
War Scare May Be Probed by Congress
Associated Press reports a Georgia senator introduced a resolution claiming the United States is engaged in fomenting a revolution in Mexico as Cuba was, with Crane of Massachusetts also presenting a related text. The dialogue suggests congressional inquiry into U.S. actions amid the war scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Sendior Bacons
Georgia
Metke
United States
Mexico
Cuba
Renator Crane
Mas“gadhusetts
Oystey Bay
Tae
Pheodore ” Roosevelt
Ceolonek
Jones County boards approves good roads plan with new mule squad
The Jones County board of supervisors approved a modern good roads program at last night’s session. They will purchase five stock outfits and five road squads under each member to ensure equal funding and effort, with municipalities paying most costs through a general tax levy. Sealed bids will be accepted for the five stock outfits, to be filed with the clerk at Ellsville by noon on July 5, under legal authority cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Pol User
Pous Dagen Standard Steel
Hobie
Iit
Ishriciy
Joes County
Ar Siid
Liab
Nanither
Ellsvelle
Hie
Phe Spoad
Whop
dJolmaci
Wek
Grayson
Rocky Greek Bridge
Emis
Ville and
Moselle
McSwain Place
Melrose
Jordan
Blackridge Dor
Welborn
aviLh
Comviek Jabar
Aedsey
Mehissa Long
Beltie Mill
Julia
Rivers
Laurel
Andjaik
Laurel Merchants Offer Bounty to Kill Cotton Weevils
Laurel merchants and business men announce a bounty program paying 50 cents per boll weevil dead or alive, effective until June 15. The effort targets counties where weevils appeared, hoping early destruction will protect the cotton crop and support farmers financially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Hidis
Dates County
Witich
Witter
Merc
McPherson
Farmers & Tiedees Bank
Modern Bridge to Replace Ferry Promises City Departure
Local government reports a plan to replace the Laurel and Collins crossing with a modern iron bridge, spanning a wide width and funded for street use. The Porter's Ferry inspection concluded a bridge will improve traffic, with the project tied to county road development and city street plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Porter's
Dal Ferry
Leaf River
Laurel and Collins Road
Unis
French Submarine Vengemaire Sinks After Collision
From Chepbourg France June 8 the French submarine Vengemaire collided with the battleship Saint Louis during maneuvers. The vessel was cut in two and it is feared the entire crew of 26 has drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Chepbourg
France
Vengemaire
Saint Louis
House Committee Backs Amended Tariff Bill
The House Ways and Means Committee reports in favor of the amended tariff bill with six to three votes, excluding the Canadian reciprocity rider which proposes a two dollar duty. The panel calls the reciprocity amendment a political subterfuge intended to defeat passage of the neta] bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Travis & Abney Undertaking Announcement in Laurel Mississippi
To Our Friends and Patrons we announce Mr L F Kitchens of 7th Avenue will personally handle our undertakings at 317-19 Central Ave Laurel Mississippi Phone 307 E D Travis will ensure prompt attention to your needs Truly Yours Travis Abney funeral home business operates in Laurel Mississippi with contact details and assurance of prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.F. ‘Kitchens
7Th Avenue
E. D
Travis
Travis & Abney
Central Ave
Laurel, Miss
Farmer Buys Expensive Threshing Machine in Sandersville
Parker a leading local farmer in the county recently received a new threshing machine costing 82500. He already owns a harvesting machine and uses it to cut and bind sheaves. The report notes his progressive farming approach and mentions Sandersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Mec Chine
Sandersville
Taft Secures Arkansas Delegations Amid Contests
Taft gains the Seventh Arkansas delegation by unanimous consent as contests over thirty-two Republican seats are handled by the committee. The Chicago convention scene features calls for Kellogg to oppose alleged factional methods and Dixons remarks on Alabama delegation conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Republican National Committee
William Fiviant
Pittsburg
Fie Ronse
Frank B. Kellogg
Rodher
Atdert
Dixons
Alabama
Tihervale
Velit Amt
Taft
Arkansas
Sear
Cominilirae
Burnham Resolution Sparks Arkansas Delegation Seat Battle
A heated argument at the Republican meeting centered on seating Arkansas delegations. Senator Burnham of Kentucky urged seating all delegations and allowing each to cast votes. The Burnham resolution faced swift opposition and was defeated by a narrow margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anotiter
Roosevelt
Ge Furing
Arkansas
Unclear fragmentary OCR item from Alabama region
Incomplete text from a 20th century Associated Press style report, mentioning Alabama districts and Theodore Roosevelt era phrasing, with garbled terms and possible references to public figures and reforms.
Pastor Declines Presidency at Clarke Memorial College
Rev. G Gates of Hirst Baptist Church announces he will not accept the presidency and chair of logic and psychology at Clarke Memorial College. He consulted his church which advised against severing his service in the field he has long served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ots. G. Gates
Hirst Baptist Church
Clarke Memorial College
Ahier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Serole
Perso
Mrs
David Blue
KorgeleMe Naltigars
Waals Date
Bruge
Jones
County
Weil
Stroy Cotton Post
County Board Winds
IPS
Ganpenter
Ciary
Boyd
Tte
Carpenter
Ri Kirkwodd
Pagcagoula
Miss 7
Dogmnnzties
Latired
Beit
AD Metal Car
Petter
Washington, Dune
Florida
Chiewwe
Artisby
Gates Deglines
Ollere
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!