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Newspaper
Laurel Daily Argus
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1912
Page
4
A garbled note from the Laurel Argus references Consolidated Printing Company and an individual named G Haas as president. Details are unclear due to corrupted OCR text. The fragment lacks coherent events, dates, or locations to form a definite news item.
Local newspaper notes editor and manager EpG G Harris, outlines subscription shifts, rural route charges, and rate increases for daily and weekly editions. Mentions subscriber costs, advance payment, and potential advertising implications amid political and regional coverage, with focus on election context and community services.
Fragmentary OCR text notes Charley Graf mortally wounded with garbled surrounding lines. No clear date location or connected events are discernible beyond a single injured person and references to a wound in the back.
Mississippi plans a large Confederate gathering at Macon Georgia from May 7 to 9. Maj Gen Piltueh Henry and Col John A Wabb will arrange transport and comfort for veterans. Ves Fhina Jones and Rosalie Paral named sponsors, with Mrs Scha Easterling as chaperone. Local camps to announce further sponsors and maids of honor soon.
The document outlines a heated reaction to a senate speech urging investigation into alleged false elections and pledges to recall unworthy votes. It notes a stance against political deception and asserts resolve to fulfill duties, referencing U S policy and Mississippi context. The text also mentions canal tolls and American ship preferences, alongside a local note about a new millinery store named the Exeluse Millinery in Laurel.
New Orleans faces a spinal meningitis flare with affidavits accusing a chief surgeon of violations of health laws. The outbreak, confined mainly to Black residents, shows February cases at three with one fatal. State health officials report a reduced case rate and ongoing treatment as officials seek causes amid severe weather.
A fragmented report from Enterprise Mississippi describes a night watchman killed by a blow during a disturbance. It names Sanford and Sam May as involved, with references to Adeline, May, and a brother-in-law. Authorities say no arrest has been made yet and charges are unclear.
In federal court at Meridian today a peonage case is filed against six brothers from southern Jones County. Attorney W Pak of Edsall represents the defendant. Plaintiffs in the action are not fully disclosed at this hour. Proceedings and related parties are still developing with local firms Chapman & a ca assisting.
Public sale ordered by Partners Mutual Fire Insurance Co press the circuit clerk of Jones County and Houston the constable will sell March 18 1912 in Laurel Mississippi the property of D C Crumbs including land described in sections townships and ranges in Jones County at the west courthouse door for cash to satisfy a $3000 execution plus $4.75 costs under direction of H T Buchanan constable.
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