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Newspaper

Laurel Daily Argus

Location

Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1912

Page

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Banks Rally to Oppose BIS Reform Substitute

The Rencher-Smith substitute to the Kyle banking bill adds double liability for stockholders and shifts to elective three bank commissions. Big banks push against any strengthening of smaller banks, claiming loss of deposits and customers. Senate action expected after House adoption, with debate continuing amid strong lobbying.

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Gulfport & Western Railroad Project Near Gulfport

Information from the capital states that once the governor signs, or leases, the Gulfport & Western railroad will immediate begin dredging and construction of submerged lands near Gulfport. The plan includes a large stone and piling pier, an enormous basin, passenger boats and ships, a new route to New Orleans via the Western road, and a canal to Gallipart. The works will deepen the harbor and create transit slips with ample accommodations, awaiting legislative action.

Soo Govinor Gulfport & Wester Railroad Company Cemain Gulfport Lia House Laing Senate Piera Tule Jong Amisser Selhonner Gulfport & Western Ratroad Orleans Creat Gayington Bern Fle Saul

Land Tax Bill Aims to Spur Mississippi Development

The Mississippi legislature backs a privilege tax of twenty cents per acre on large tracts to boost revenue and spur development. The measure, passed the senate and likely to pass the house, targets absentee landlords and speculation while observers note pine forest wealth has been undervalued for years. The debate shifts to whether to raise the ad valorem levy, authorize a bond issue, or allow governor borrowing to cover a looming deficit.

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Long wear shoes offer durability and style in one pair

The advertisement pitches shoes that outwear others at the same price. It highlights fasts, leathers, and pan dara styles for all ages. Lis offers fashion for youths, conservative options, soft comfort for elders, and matching pairs for children.

Card of Thanks From Laurel Beloved Nature of Loss

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors in Laurel for sympathy after the death of Trene T H Nelson and Fatals. The note mentions spring concerns among residents about preparing land for planting, reflecting community mood.

Laurel Trene T H Nelson Wayde Thas Eierity

South Mississippi Given Her Due At Last

South Mississippi is to gain additional representation in both legislative branches as the senate concurs with a house resolution amending the constitution. The income tax bill for incomes over 64182,500 annual was revived by the senate, amended by the judiciary, then rushed back to the house for concurrence.

Mississippi Dealy Irgus Juckson South Senate South Massissippi

Not Guilty Plea in Federal Conspiracy Case Declined by Judge

Forty six defendants pleaded not guilty yesterday in a federal inquiry into alleged conspiracy to transport dynamite on passenger trains. Judge Ro Anderson overruled all defense demurrers but granted ninety days to file exceptions. Court delayed consolidating trials while United States District Attorneys consider separate trials. Defendants, including Mincks and VeNamara, face charges of aiding and transporting dynamite, with allegations tied to upholding federal statute limits.

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Unclear Terms Clash Over Passengers and Melons

Fragmentary report suggests a legal dispute involves packages said to be eaten on passenger trains. The note references Judge Anderson and questions the merit of interpretations that might overrule or quash the proceedings. User-provided text is garbled and partial.

den Lem Dudge Anderson

Mail Robbery Case In Federal Court Meridian

The case of 8. Johnson, a car mn sport er aged 18, comes up in federal court at Meridian Us torm. Johnson is accused of taking a registered letter from a mail car neglected by the clerk. Indicted by the federal grand jury, the alleged offense is said to have been committed in February while the car stood in the yards. Chief of Pattee Telkwartltas has been at Meridian this week to testify. Officer Welborn is a wine feduel at the suiface of Gtrel Duck sworth.

Johnson Meridian Us Torm Federal Grand Jury Johmsen Uil Pattee Telkwartltas Meridian

Prominent Jones County Citizen Jasper Golling Ill With Measles

Jasper Golling, 84, a leading southwestern Jones County resident, is ill with measles. His wife is of similar age and they have a large, long-lived family with no deaths in the immediate clan.

Jasper Gollins Gal Ms Jones County Jollops Collins

State Normal College appropriation sparks house debate

A heated morning debate in the house centered on the State Normal College appropriation bill. Trustees seek 00,000 per annum while the senate proposes 45,000 yearly. The discussion continues as Gov Bile arrives to influence the outcome amid plans for timber tax measures and rental notices.

Daily Argus Sprval Darrises Marerict State Normal College Board of Trustees Senate Liedl-Gov College Ste Gnaile Linuse Committee

Monument Arrives at Ellisville

Fragmentary note reports a Confederate monument arriving at Ellisville near the courthouse yard. Daughters of the Confederates are arranging a ceremony and organizing a dedication event, with pins and suitable public observances planned.

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