13 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary reads show a heated nomination battle with delegates, a U S marshal, and mentions of Taft and June. The text notes varying factions within the Republican party and references Mississippi and national context.
Debates over Heney and Sturgiss claims mark a tense Republican convention. Roosevelt loyalists weigh a possible third candidate or a Roosevelt bolt as factions clash over bribery charges and party harmony ahead of the November elections.
In Jackson, Mississippi, the Taft faction clashed with Roosevelt supporters as six of twelve contested credentials were upheld, producing a turbulent session before adjournment. affidavits from police and witnesses accused Taft loyalists of intimidation while armed men allegedly blocked Roosevelt allies from seizing the gavels.
Dr W. S. Leathers, Mississippi sanitation director, calls on grocers, dairymen, restaurateurs and fruit vendors to keep food supplies clean and covered. He cites unprotected lard and exposed produce, urges screens and elevated placements, and warns improper handling can cause illness or death.
Senator Williams of Mississippi charges graft in rental contracts for Washington buildings used by the executive department. He notes the government pays $586,274.13 annually for rental, claiming this is four times what private tenants would require. Other senators criticize the broad scope of the government rentals under the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill.
Hon Cecil Shands son of Neon G D Shands and wife died at the family residence on Hooker avenue this morning after over a year of illness. A bright University of Mississippi graduate in law he was twenty seven and unmarried. He formed a Laurel partnership with Judge Slone Deavours a respected South Mississippi firm. His promising career ended when poor health forced a move to drier western climates.
The proprietor must keep kitchen floors clean and food handled properly to serve the public clean and pure food. Cleanliness is inexpensive and easy to practice. officials urge patrons to observe hygienic standards and a clean shop may prevent sickness and save medical costs.
The New Orleans item published yesterday claimed Hicks Mercantile Co. quit business, causing surprise in Laurel. Hicks calls the report baseless and damaging, and The Daily Argus seeks the sender's name while the firm expands with an annex. A store sale continues to trim summer stock ahead of fall and winter.
Henry Simms, a convict who escaped from Forest County, has been re arrested by sheriff and is held in Laurel Jail awaiting officers to return him to the place from which he escaped.
A damaged item describes a disturbance involving two Buckalew brothers Landon Roth and Croftstown figures. It notes injuries to Hugh Pendens and mentions a court airing and civil suit possibilities with no pistols involved.
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