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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
3
A fragmented note urges customers to pay a minimum bill and avoid wasting energy. It mentions kilowatts and references items like a toaster stove, suggesting a consumer tips context from a historical ad or article row.
Jackson June 25. Pardon petitions flood the governor with excuses for crimes. Jim Scott claims grand larceny was committed under his employer's instruction and asks mercy due to a destitute wife and poor health. Thomas Kenney cites prior punishment and a year's sentence. Hub Donald pleads for mercy after two years for grand larceny and notes a sick wife and child. J W King seeks leniency for assault with intent to kill claiming the act involved his brother. King says the truth was not revealed and that they remain friendly.
Fragmentary civic prayer urging delegates to select a magistrate without violating law and order. It calls them sons of a heavenly Father, brothers in a national family, and heirs to freedom. The text petitions mercy for fellow citizens in the United States and adherence to divine laws for unity and peace.
Baltimore June 23 chairman Mack opened the adjourned session at 7. The committee failed to harmonize the Bryan and Parker factions. They voted on seating Parker supporters including T Albert Jennings Clark Howell and C S Williams while Ollie James backed by Josephus Daniels opposed him. The full contested Roger Sullivan delegation was seated, tied to 26 seats, while the Rhode Island and other contests were resolved in favor of Clark aligned contenders. The session did not affect the presidential contest as all contestants supported Clark. The Philippines delegates and Nowman followers also influenced the seating decisions.
In Baltimore on June 25 delegates jockey amid Parker and Bryan forces as they vie for temporary chair at the Democratic National Convention. Bryan seeks influence through the resolutions committee while Parker supporters push for control amid seven candidates and a likely two thirds vote hurdle.
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A disrupted notice from Commercial Bank & Trust Company announces readiness to lend again. The Geosin Fat Savings Association reportedly holds 850,000 funds and plans to join in financing. R. J. Halsirll signs the notice.
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