Daily Argus of Laurel Endorses Electoral Strategy and Local Growth
The Laurel Daily Argus discusses national political strategy tied to the 1912 election, noting a slogan and electoral vote dynamics. It highlights local reader engagement via rural route subscriptions at 3.00 yearly and mentions Laurel plans for a $10,000 home and a new street paving project.
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Lt Faw
Jutsu
Tadasol
Carrie
Hese
Laurel ‘Filks
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Kicks Begause Whee Saved Assure Kicks Begause Whee Saved
Atlanta. Ma ao Bleele resists widowhood as her husband drinks a bottle of circuloholic weed at supper. She strikes, knocking the bottle from his hand, but Steele drinks anyway and laments his wife’s interference, claiming she won’t even let him die peacefully.
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Atlanta
Steele
Charley Graft Wounded in Smith County Knife Fight
News reports Charley Graft, 19, was mortally wounded in a hand to hand encounter with several men near Raleigh in Smith County yesterday. He received a dangerous back knife wound and is not expected to live. Other participants could not be named.
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Charlie
Raleigh
Smith County
Confederate reunion to be well attended in Macon
Mississippi will send a large delegation of Confederate veterans to the annual reunion in Macon Georgia from May 7 to 9. Preparations are underway with plans for rain service and all provisions for veteran comfort. Maj Gen Patrick Henry and Adj Gen John A Webb announce Elma Jones sponsor Rosalie Parish maid of honor and Mrs Saba Wasterling chaperone for the state division with local camps to follow with sponsors and maids of honor.
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Isissippi
Macon
Georgia City
Patrick Henry
Adj
John A. Webb
Gen
Henry
Elma Jones
Crystal Springs
Rosalie Parish
Mayersville
Saba Wasterling
Meridian
Spinal meningitis cases surface in New Orleans court filing
In New Orleans on March 1 affidavits were filed in the recorder's court against Dr J A Darma chief surgeon of the charity hospital, alleging violation of state health laws by failing to report communicable diseases. City health officials said 18 meningitis cases were under treatment, mostly among negroes, with three February deaths. State health officer Dr Oscar Dowling said the disease is dying out and there is no alarm, noting a reduction from 58 to 8 cases under treatment.
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New Orleans
Recorder’s Court
J. A. Darma
Charity Hospital
City Health Department
Gr. Danna
de. W. 3. O'Reilly
Sanford man fatally wounds Black farmer in altercation
Early Sunday morning in Enterprise Mississippi a Black farmer named Jack May was fatally injured during a drinking related dispute. Witnesses report Sanford fought with May after an incident with a local woman. sheriff authorities from Quitman arrived but have not yet arrested the suspect.
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Enterprise
Miss
Sandford
Jack May
Sanford
Sam Max
Adeline Way
Hoougel
Tsmo
Jae
le Hunter
Quitman
Ben
Ships Equal With Other Vessels
Washington March 11 The bill for the government of the Panama Canal Zone and the operation of the canal was agreed to by the house committee on interstate commerce. It gives the president authority to fix tolls with a maximum of 4.25 per ton and a minimum to maintain and operate the canal. No preference will be given American ships.
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Washington, D. C
Tle
Panama Canal Zone
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Exclusive Millinery Opens in Jones Studio Building
The new millinery shop in the Jones Studio building on Central avenue will be called Exclusive Millinery. Mrs Whitely, a seasoned St. Louis milliner and proprietress, announces readiness for business and invites ladies of Laurel and nearby areas to patronize.
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Jones Studio
Central Avenue
Whitely
St. Louis
Laure
Percy Replies to Critics in Mississippi Senate Row
Leroy Percy denounces a senate resolution as false and partisan railing. He asserts no recall doctrine exists and challenges an investigation into his election, defending his duty to Mississippi and denouncing factional fighting while noting fresh country eggs at Chapman's.
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United States Senate
Shwuld
Partihaan
Peonage Gases of Jones County at Meridian Court
In federal court at Meridian a case on peonage involvement is proceeding against two Nix brothers from Jones County. Attorney J W Pack of Hitsville represents the defendants. Details remain unavailable. Fresh shipments of Hummes creamery butter and fresh vegetables are advertised by Chapman & Co with weekly deliveries on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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Meridian
Lotase
J. W. Pack
Hitsville
Chapman & Co
Public sale notice in Jones county Mississippi
Legal notice states Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company plaintiff and D. C. Cromby defendant. Execution for 30 dollars plus 4.75 costs, to be sold March 18, 1912, at Laurel courthouse by cash to the highest bidder. Property includes fractional sections in Jones county Mississippi as described in the deed, dated February 23, 1912.
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D. C. Crumby
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Daily Argus
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Yieon Sentinel
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Pat Harrison
Congress
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Argus Office
J. J. Hicks
Renky Hilbun
Realy
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Laurel, Miss
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T. Lucas
Rigtard
Mississippi Drug Co
Hes
W. A. Catlin
Fifth Street
Risher
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Scruggs Drug Store
Rust
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Sidney Freeman
Bark Bidg
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D. T. B. Berry
I. M. Hoye
Newton
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Weys
Hatcliesburg
Lee
Rumble
LEE Brothers Architects
Gough Bros
J. B. Williams
With Anderson
Taylor Hurst
Morten
R. J. Heyde
M. D.C
Chicago Veterinary College
T. Lee
Boston Shoe Store
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Laurel Light & Railway Company
the Farmers & Traders Bank
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J. BK. McPherson
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Boston
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Feazell
Jackson
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Kingston
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Queen City Business College
Meridian, Miss
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