Immigrant League reports on Mississippi plan and urging state role
The writer describes the State Immigration League convention in Jackson, notes planners for a state immigration system, and argues that foreign immigration is essential to Mississippi’s growth. He outlines organization in Jones County, seeks support from business leaders, and calls for a state immigration commissioner and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Ledger
Mississippi
Jackson
State Immigration League
Court House
J. F. Merry
Illinois Central Railroad
Otder
Jones County
League
T. M. Fuller
Hattiesburg
Gulfport
Muller
W. F. Rumble
Rumble
Laurel
Stolen Gold Hunting Case Watch Reported Missing
Stolen watch description includes solid gold hunting case by Jas Canning Mobile Hampden movement. Liberal reward offered for recovery. Local residents B L Moss and wife to reside in Laurel this winter. Paulding attendees at conference. Knights of Pythias call meeting set for Saturday 7:30 pm for special business. all members must attend. G A Frioyp C C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Canning
Mobile
Hampden movement
K. of P’s
G. A. Frioyp
C.C
Mississippi Conference closes after eventful session in Laurel
The 93rd Mississippi Annual Conference ended Monday with about 300 preachers and lay delegates attending. Bishop Ward received unanimous thanks for his leadership as local residents largely skipped the sessions, while official appointments across Forest District were listed for public notice.
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Mississippi
Laurel
Ward
Forest district
J. M. Weems
P. L. Bay
J. J. Goldén
Voseburg and
Heidelberg
C. C
The Solution of the Negro Problem
A Southern foreman argues blacks are inherently unable to manage responsible positions and require white supervision. He claims privileges lead to crime, cites infringement on white spaces, and blames both poor whites and affluent whites who pay fines. He calls for remedies to curb alleged dangers and hints at continuation on the last page.
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South
means
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Y.M.C. A
T. J. O’Neal
Philadelpha
Norvell
Hertha Lampe
Messrs. Beers Pleasants
Philip Rogers
O’Neal
J. P. Myer
Ellisville
Rev. Pugh
J. T. O’FERRALL
B. L. Moss
Watertown S. D
T. Q. Brame
M. E. Cochran . Paulding
Walnut Grove
T. J. Miller
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