Southern neglect in irrigation debate prompts flood protection push
Washington reports continued neglect of Southern swamp and overflowed lands while Far West gains aid. Clark Williams flood protection bill would extend irrigation gains to the South, with surveys, interstate cooperation, and land tax repayment. Southern leaders urged to demand action.
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Savannah
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Centenary of Samuel J. Tilden’s Birth Celebrated in City
The Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club staged exercises in New York marking the 100th anniversary of Tilden born in New Lebabon New York. The late 19th century Democrat led reforms against Boss Tweed and ran for president in 1876. The electoral commission ultimately awarded Rutherford B. Hayes 185 votes to Tilden’s 184.
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New York
Samuel J. Tilden
United States
Democratic Club
Tilden
New Lebanon
Columbia County
College of the City of
New York General Assembly
Tweed
Democraic
Congress
Rutherford B. Hayes
Mr. Tilden
Amendment in Senate Today
Senator Ashurst, a key supporter of woman suffrage, speaks as an amendment advances in the Senate. The measure aims to secure voting rights for women and moves toward formal consideration today.
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Senate
Ashurst
Senate Faces Immigration Debates Amid Suffrage Tolls Repeal
Washington reports a busy immigration agenda with Burnett bill passage and toll repeal talks. Senate set to discuss woman suffrage amendment, while anti trust and holding company controls face hearings. President Wilson’s stance looms as lawmakers pursue literacy test changes.
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Senate
Congress
Lawmakers push early passage of rural credits bill
Hearings on rural credits legislation will be continued. Conferences among the President Representative Bulkely Majority Leader Underwood and Senator Owen aim to press for early passage of the proposed bill. Joint hearings by Senate and House Banking Committees are likely to be arranged with a target to bring the measure before the House by April 1.
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House
Underwood
Owen
Senate
House Banking
Ouvehita Sheriff Named Aidde Camp on Governor Hall Staff
Announcement from Baton Rouge states J. P Parker Jr Ouvehita parish sheriff has been appointed aide de camp on Governor Hall's military staff with the rank of captain.
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Baton Rouge
J. P Parker, Jr
Ouvehita Parish
L. E. Hall
Alienation suit by Withers withdrawn from federal court
The $60,000 alienation suit of Frank P. Withers against Jamey Hunter Pryor Sr. was withdrawn from the United States District Court after Judge Jacob Trieber ruled no alienation had been shown before the separation. Withers plans to refile, while Pryor’s attorneys say the plaintiff failed to show cause of action and doubt another suit will be filed.
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Arkansas Gazette
Frank P. Withers
Jamey Hunter Pryor
Hamburg Wanker
United States District Court
Jacob Trieber
Trieber
E. L. McHaney
Col
George W. Murphy
A. L. Cone
Hamburg
Pryor
McHeney
Suit Against Gore 10 Come 10 Trial
Oklahoma City Feb 9 Mrs Minnie E Bond sues United States Senator Thomas P Gore for defamation in a fifty thousand dollar suit docketed for trial this week in district court. Bond claims Gore attacked her in Washington last March during discussions about her husband Julian Bond an applicant for internal revenue collector. Gore plans a vigorous defense and argues the case is a political plot to block his reelection.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Minnie E. Bond
United States
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Senator Ransdell Sees Slim Chance for Newlands River Bill
Washington report shows Senator Ransdell urging allies to stay patient as President Wilson and a Cabinet and bureau committee study Mississippi river relief. He says no rapid action this session, backs securing large river appropriations, and warns against forcing Newlands bill without practical shape. He calls for unity and a friendly spirit while awaiting administration direction.
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Newlands
Wilson Hex
Washington
Wilson
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Mississippi
Woodrow Wilson
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Friends of
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Local notes and performances headline Monroe week
Karl Jansen to speak on the Free Lyceum course at the Auditorium Wednesday night Feb 11. A marriage license was issued to Berry B. May of Columbia and Josephine Hearn of Chatham with the groom at 65 and bride at 41. Sugar's Theatre features two vaudeville acts led by Miss Blake “Superba” and the trio Just a Trio with J. W. Everett J. E. Shenno and J. H. Richard. The Baptist revival grows with over eighty new members and Dr. King denounces pool rooms and gambling in the afternoon service. Wade and Mrs. Wade, assisting, may stay through the week.
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Berry B. May
Columbia
Josephine Hearn
Chatham
Miss Wooten
Sugar’s
Miss Blake
Superba
Monroe
Messrs
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J. E. Shenno
J. H. Richard
Mr. Everett
Sugar’s Theatre
Socialist leader Goebel to speak at Monroe City Hall
Geo H. Goebel, National Committee member of the Socialist Party, addresses Monroe this evening at 8 o'clock on socialism and municipal ownership from a socialist viewpoint. The public is invited to hear the distinguished speaker.
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National Committee
Socialist Party
Monroe
Ww City Hall
Walker Bros Grocery Co Enforces Prompt Payment Policy
From this date our rule requiring payment of accounts by the 16th of each month will be rigidly enforced and those of our customers who do not settle in full by the 10th will be refused further credit. We are forced to take this step as a matter of protection as we cannot afford to carry accounts longer than one month. Positively no exception will be made. We give our patrons the very finest quality of goods and the best service possible and in return must insist on prompt settlement of accounts. Respectfully, WALKER BROS, GROCERY CO. 7-21.
Soldier dies in hydro-aeroplane altitude attempt
San Diego February 9 Lieut B Post of the First Army Area Corps was killed instantly when a hydro-aeroplane plunged from about 150 feet It is believed the engine exploded as Post tried for the altitude record The death raises aviation fatalities in the army and navy to sixteen
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First Army Area Corps
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Navy
Wilson Seeks Democratic Unity in New York races
President Wilson voices hope for a united Democratic ticket in New York for Congress as the party lines up. An Associated Press report from Memphis notes Raine, president of Merchants Bank, facing an $800,000 shortage. The bank closed and was placed with the State bank superintendent. Raine pledged $250,000 in personal property. A bench warrant was issued for Raine as insolvency details emerged.
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Associated Press
Memphis
C. Hunter Raine
Mercantile Bank
State Bank
Chancery Court
Raine
New York
Jooks
Financial District
Wilson Glynn and McCombs Confer on New York Democratic Unity
President Wilson joins Governor Glynn and William McCombs in a Washington conference to shape a united Democratic front for the November elections. The talks focus on New York factions linked to Tammany and nonaffiliated groups after the Sulzer impeachment.
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Washington
New York
Wilson
Glynn
Wiliam McCombs
Tammany
Sulzer
Wilson opposes Panama Canal plank in Democratic platform
President Wilson stated he thought adding a Panama Canal plank in the Democratic platform was unwise He argued platforms should cover domestic issues while foreign relations constantly change He also opposed the platform’s call for free sails for American coastwise ships.
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Washington
Wilson
Mississippi Supreme Court affirms elective judiciary reform
The Supreme Court upholds a constitutional amendment ratified in 1411 removing governor power to appoint ten chancellors and seventeen circuit judges. The offices become elective next January with an anticipated legislature plan to elect these judges in November.
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Jackson, Miss
Fels
Supreme Court
Fire damages two cottages on Washington Street
Two small cottages on Washington Street between Seventh and Eight streets were damaged by fire this morning. Losses on both houses will not exceed 500 dollars and are fully insured. Both houses belonged to Mr. L. R. Powers. The blaze started in the roof of the cottage occupied by Mr. Sullivan. The fire department did splendid work preventing the spread of the flames.
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Washington Street
L. R. Powers
Sullivan
Insurance Reminder From Austin Trousdale Firm
A warning urging readers to obtain insurance before it is needed. The note cites urgency and personal responsibility, attributed to Austin Trousdale, McRey Nolds and Petrie.
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Austin Trousdale
McReynolds & Petrie
District Court To Try Pending Misdemeanors This Week
Misdemeanor cases not disposed of at the recent session will be taken up for trial on Thursday and Friday in the district court. The proceedings will continue with the court calendar and jurors summoned for trial.
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