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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
2
The notice lists subscription pricing for CHE DAILY ARGUS with one year by carrier seven dollars, six months, and three months options. A special rural-route price of 30.04 per year is offered with advance payment.
The notice lists subscription pricing: one year in advance at 1.00, six months in advance at 0.50, three months in advance at 0.25, and an extra 0.50 per year for Laurel city residents, with references to newspaper office and society editor contacts.
The Erie Argus released three editions yesterday to speed news. The 9:00 a.m. edition carried Theodore Roosevelt’s Chicago speech, fuller than later New Orleans copies. A 3:30 p.m. city edition followed with AP convention reports, and a pegelo ck edition on the vote for temporary Republican chair went to mail subscribers within thirty minutes of the final ballot.
The Laurel city council selects an experienced engineer to set grades and prepare specifications for street paving. Work is planned to begin this summer with emphasis on quality over cheapness to ensure durable paving and long term expense containment.
The St John to Grand Falls 220 mile route is to be graded along 100 miles this summer under a family subsidized by the Dominion and provincial governments. The Canadian Northern east of Quebec will be managed by the Intercolonial Railway to shorten its route and handle larger traffic.
The piece sketches protests against railroad tax burdens in a western territory, Frisco officials defending their shares, and a broader debate over corporate greed. It notes rail executives allied with travel campaign efforts and cites diverse items from unions, politicians, and observers. It mentions recalls in Hoquaim, wage disputes on New Haven and Western Union, and varied opinions on Taft Roosevelt dynamics while recalling cotton planting and boll weevil risks.
Waycross Georgia report says Mrs D M English, Mrs John Gamble and Paul Gamble aged two were burned to death when the English building was destroyed by fire last night. The tragedy occurred in the town early this morning with local firefighters unable to save the occupants. Autumn weather and night conditions are not cited as factors.
Notice states Woodmen of the World Camp No 30 will unveil a monument in memory of Sovereign J Travis Mccraney at McFarland Cemetery four miles south of Heidelburg on the fifth Sunday in June at 3 00 p m All Woodmen are invited to attend and participate.
The Mississippi railroad commission debates assessment hikes for Frisco system lines and others. If the Frisco withdraws from a multi railroad coalition, the effort to cut the raise faces complications as officials seek per mile values, bonds, stock and earning data to justify figures. Public petitions surge while counties note tax fairness and possible court appeals.
Jackson June 18 Secretary WJ Buck reports final accounting of the flood relief fund. Governor Brewer says receipts total 9 053 08 with less than 100 still unspent. About 250 dollars more was needed and will be allocated to Shaay inundated area. The governor notes the book is in his office for inspection. Brewer left for New York to negotiate additional state funds and will attend to matters in Washington and Baltimore before returning.
Hicks Mercantile Company urges customers to move every item from the Ladies Ready to Wear line during the annual sale. The notice invites shoppers to view the collection and take advantage of discounted prices.
A fragmented report notes a death linked to a bug issue at Wattace Drug Company. Pars-Green involvement appears as a cited party in the unclear incident. Further readable details are not provided.
The convention chose Root as temporary chairman after a 558 to 502 vote with scattering support. Washington and other delegations erupted as Root secured fourteen delegates, while McGovern drew key support from vice contenders. The event featured chaotic scenes, with the New York delegation resisting the state banner and the vote tally signaling a Republican victory path.
The June 19 convention prayer by Rabbi Stolz praises divine guidance for the nation, gratitude for a land of liberty and equality, and appeals for wisdom, justice, and responsible leadership. Delegates are urged to uphold diligence, resist oppression, and seek peace and fair governance as a foundation for the republic.
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