Monument to DMS Author Plans Memorial Fund
In Toledo Ohio Mount Vernon drama and minstrel circles unite to raise funds for a monument to Daniel Decatur Emmett known as Dixie. Vernon Dramatic Club and Field's minstrels plan to dedicate a memorial on the public square in Mount Vernon with prayer services at the Hermitage Presbyterian church and a fundraiser soon to produce A Scrap of Paper for additional funds.
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Toledo
Havs Vernon Dramatic Club
Ienewa
Field
Dixie
Danial Decatur Emmett
South
Emmett
Mount Vernon
Presbyterian Tepub Hermitage
Socialist recall push targets Oakland mayor and council
In Oakland California on March 14 socialist members endorsed recall resolutions against Mayor Mott and the whole city administration. The petition lists seven reasons including waterfront control by corporate interests and allegedly illegal contracts for the new city hall valued at 500000 dollars.
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Oakland
Cal
Maynr’ Mott
Mott
Mississippi Legislature Defies Time in Casual Adjournments
Daily Argus notes Mississippi lawmakers have treated Saturdays as legislative days by recessing, claiming last Saturday was the fifty sixth session day while asserting the calendar repeats. The piece cites constitutional rules on revenue bills and suggests continued filibuster-like tactics, highlighting Benefield and Porteter among dissenters.
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Daily Argus Special
Jackson
House and Senate
Mississippi
House
Sénate
Gulfport Centennial Exposition assured by state action
The legislature passed bills enabling Gulfport to subscribe for capital stock and allow other cities to take stock, with a companion bill authorizing county support and land condemnation for exposition sites. With the Gulfport and Western Railroad due by 1917 and a new pier project, the coast awaits activity tied to the Panama Canal opening.
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Daily Argus Sperial
Jackson
Gulfport
Gulfport & Western Railroad
Anchorage Basasin
Panama Canal
Jefferson Davis Birthplace Purchase Aimed By Legislature
Frankfort Ky March 13 The House passed a bill appropriating 94500 to buy Jefferson Davis birth place near Elkton Ky for a memorial to the Confederacy president. The homestead will become a state park with a memorial and a driveway to the farm already planned. Governor approval is pending and a spelling contest is noted for Ellisville Friday night March 15.
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Frankfort
House of the Sent Vale
Jeferson Davis
Elkton
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Ellisville
J. Stringer
New York Votes Underwood Hopeign Democratic Lead
Report from Washington March 11 notes New York swing toward Oscar W Underwood. Business leaders and citizens see a unified Democratic majority in the Empire State. A key manager predicts 150 delegates for Underwood at Baltimore, with New York backing him first, then southern states. The plan aims to secure a southern supported nomination this year.
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Washington
New York
Oscar W. Underwood
Empire State
Uneewoou
Paula
Underwood
Orme Louisville Mai
Gaynor
Long War Shoes and a Notable Comic Opera in Laurel
A local pageant and an operatic evening in Laurel drew strong crowds. Shown numbers included Have You Seen My Baby, An Alone, and a Spanish dance, with strong encores for Mrs. Leo Martin. The audience from Hattiesburg Meridian and Laurel praised the performances and dancers, while local Elks members hosted a dance afterward.
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Nestrum
Laurel
Intermediais Ware
Leo Martin
Moore
Blecker
Evenng Yitress
Misa Venable
Mr. Eslinger
Wess
San Antonio
Caleb
Bessie
May Havney
Airline Hall
Annie Cora Gilvin
Alen Rolinsen
Norma T Luog
Mary McCowen
Harriet Hit
Gene Bridges
Whhl Bell Dow
Holmes
Wy Holmes
Charley Holmes
Bob Saintames Sorris
Hattiesburg
Real Ag
Plan to Clean Up Docket Opens Court With Grand Jury
The circuit court meets next Monday with Judge Paul B. Johnson presiding at Hill City. Grand jury empaneled and charged. criminal indictments from current and prior terms to be addressed. Names drawn for jury duty include J. Richards, H. B. Stevens, J. Z. Pryor, J. W. Parker, B. Sanders, G. C. Bodies, T. Knight, J. P. Pickering, H. P. Wallers, Q. K. Bang, C. M. Jatia, Holifield, A. A. Minton, R. E. T, T. Windham, W. Hum, Velntine, J. O. Bucharan, MK Farland, M. H. Deig-1, SW. J. Copeland, and A. Windham.
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Circuit Court
Paul B. Johson
Hattiesburg
James Tichards
H. B. Stevns
J. Z
MK Farland
M. H. Deig
SW. J. Copeland
A. Windham
Vicksburg Jail Singers Court Case And Tin Can Rally
In Vicksburg yesterday a community cleanup and tin can collection drew crowds as 99174 cans were counted and hauled to a designated site. A court case followed when Lakes sang out of jail during a trial, singing loudly in the courthouse and shocking the judge who then freed him.
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Vicksburg
Marcel
Eye Hook
Rivlimoml
Lakes
San Jordan
Owit
Toner
Wright Bros
Fines in Interstate Case and Local Robbery Arrests
The federal court adjourned with grand jury activity and multiple indictments. United States versus a New Orleans and Northeastern rail line involved $1,000 fines for alleged violations of interstate commerce law, while the Gulf Compress Company case faced a $3,000 claim tied to a left-hand injury. Separate robberies were prevented by informant tips leading to arrests and ongoing investigations around Laurel and nearby areas.
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Meridian
United States
Orlewns
North Eastern Rail Road
Cai
Arundel
Rad
Ben G. Moss
Gulf Compress Company
New bridge to cross the Ohio at W ad hi eh Ky
Plans call a double track bridge spanning the Ohio River near Wadhieah Kentucky opening next week. The project, joint between Burlington Illinois Central and several lines, will connect key ports and bolster transcontinental rail service in anticipation of the Panama Canal. Total cost about 6.6 million with additional funds for Germanials in Shays.
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Wadhieah
Binks
He Tanissiie
Nashville
Frisco
Big
Germinals
Shays
Roosevelt's sharp reply to Gampbell on self government
A Kansas figure, Philip Campbell, faces a sharp reproach from Theodore Roosevelt over Campbell's address on self government and mob rule. The Roosevelts' statement defends congressional acts and cautions against sensationalism while praising caution in discussing judicial decisions.
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X.Y
Congressomie
Ue Savion
Tate Wal
Campbells
Surviving Disaster: Storm Strikes as River Town Endures
A fragmented report describes residents coping after a fierce storm. Details are unclear but survivors recount chaos and river flooding as authorities assess damage and begin relief efforts. Local responders coordinate with aid organizations to restore power and provide shelter.
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Tates
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company Incorporated
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H. J. Bush
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Ough Bros
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URG
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Ford
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Hounis Hassley
Kelly
Dennis
Fred Grace Dite
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Ollo Garseh
Valley Dry Finods Company
Dans
Robert Barber
Claris
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Daniale Giloay
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Dentin & Company
Leslie Humphrey
Dearman
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