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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
2
The Daily Argus lists subscription prices for different terms and delivery areas. Edgar G Harris is president and J Gant secretary-treasurer. The notice details rural route discounts and advance payment options for Laurel residents.
A Baltimore dispatch reports Mississippi delegates cooled to Bryan and shifted toward Parker. Governor Brewer cites tacit support for Parker, while Vardaman dodges revenge claims. Bryan faces fallout at the Baltimore convention, with his influence challenged amid factional votes and a push against predatory wealth.
Baltimore June 28 Bryan led the Democrats in a declaration of progressiveness. A resolution passed by two thirds opposed nominating any president under obligations to J P Morgan Tomas F Ryan August Belmont or any privilege seeking class. The convention was stirred by a push to withdraw Ryan and Belmont delegates but Bryan withdrew that part and the motion to suspend rules carried the resolution by two thirds.
Adjutant General Fridge issued the July 1 start for an 80 day camp rifle practice and field instruction at Camp Williamson. The program centers on Maj. Gen. A Hogaboom and Capt H A Quimmelly with several officers and enlisted personnel from infantry units. Detachments and band units will arrive in July on a staggered schedule, and rifle practice will be continuous at the state rifle range. officers and noncommissioned officers will be trained. Jackson, June 28. County Prosecuting Attorney Taylor and Duslust Attorney Howie plan to break up slot machines in Jackson and Hinds counties amid complaints from parents about children playing them. Jackson, June 27. Attorney General Frank Collins through Assistant Attorney General...
Attorney General Frank Johnston rules the license tax applies to 40 horsepower engines under the machinery tax law. The ruling clarifies that those machines must pay a $15 license, while others are exempt or taxed by different horsepower brackets. The decision affects owners of 40 HP engines and up.
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