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Newspaper

Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

2

Argus enlarges to seven columns and adds AP news

The Daily Argus in Laurel Mississippi expands to seven columns to publish more local laws and advertising, adds Associated Press news for same day world coverage, and aims to be a fixed star in South Mississippi journalism as merchants support the venture. Editor D. Lander reports on yesterday's Hot News and predicts editorials will be heated as the edition grows.

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Political Battle Shapes Democratic Nomination Flight

The report notes Clark trailing on the second ballot with O Gorman in second, Bryan likely to block Clark and swing to Wilson if he can. Harmon and Underwood fade while Kern, Wilson, or an unknown could win. Vardaman leads Mississippi, and a deadlock seems possible as Bryan’s support may decide the outcome after the second ballot.

Niles Clark O'Gorman Bryan Wilson Harmon Underwood H Clark Kern Indiana Vardaman Mississippi

Laurel Leads In Manufacturing Capital In Mississippi

A Meridian dispatch claimed over three million dollars in local manufacturing capital, arguing Laurel rose above Vicksburg and Jackson. Research shows Laurel exceeds five million dollars and leads in manufactured goods, with regional economic impact noted.

Laurel Argus Meridian Vicksburg Jackson East Mississippi Mississippi

Witherspoon Faces Unopposed Bid in Jackson Run

Jackson June 27. Information from here indicates there will be no opponent to Congressman Witherspoon. Only entrant is Whitterspoon of Meridian, while Judge Adam Byrrd had entered the race but is not expected to contest.

Jackson A Whitterspoon Meridian Adam Byrrd Railroad Commission Commission

Confederate veterans roster for Gettysburg reunion planned

Gov. Brewer asked Adjutant General Fidge to catalog Mississippi veterans who fought at Gettysburg and plan July 3 4 5 events for the fiftieth anniversary. Names include Ex Chief Justice Tun E Cooper John G C WeKenzie and others. Brewers urges prompt submission to the adjutant general.

Jackson Brewer Fidge Mississippi Gettysburg Dblue Gray Tun E. Cooper Jacks21 Barksdale Brigade John GC. WeKenzie Mississippi Infantry W. L. Long 3Rd Mississippi Cavalry M. M. Bennett 15Th Michard Wood John M. Reeves 20Th Missisippi Infantry Robert Gambrell

Death of Mildred Watts Remains Brought to Laurel

Mildred Watts the forty? daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Watts died yesterday at Sidall and the remains were brought to Laurel this morning. She was buried at Hickory Grove cemetery at two this afternoon with the funeral held from the home of J B Clarke at 614 Gross street. Many friends attended to express sympathy for the popular couple.

Mildred Watts Mildred W. J. Watts Slidall Laurel Hickory Grove Cemetery J. B. Clarke Gross Street

Daly Argus Buys Laurel Ledger Plant

The Daly Argus purchased the old Laurel Ledger plant from the constable's sale. The Ledger had been stored in the warehouse since August of last year after its absorption by the Argus and cessation of publication. The sale was part of ongoing legal actions against J. Hut.

Dat Argus Constable’s Laurel Ledger Ledger The Argus Sabedy Irving J. Ik. Hut

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in Major Matches

Philadelphia defeated New York 141 to 41 in the first game while Washington beat Boston 3 to 2 in the first clash. Cleveland topped Detroit 1 to 4 and Chicago routed St. Louis 7 to 0. Atlanta shutout Chattanooga 4 to 0 and Birmingham beat Nashville 7 to 2. Only two games on the schedule.

Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago New York Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburg Washington Cleveland Detroit Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham Nashville

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