Silk culture experiments rise in Picayune Mississippi
Agricultural experts in Mississippi show keen interest in silk worm culture by Syrian immigrants Joseph and H Elliott of Picayune. They adapt mulberry cultivation to local climate, claim easy reeling with a labor method, and seek Eastern mills to buy the product. Local supporters include W B Hardison and the Mississippi Agricultural College with aid from Gov Noel.
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Picayune
Miss
Mississippi
Joseph and
H. Elliott
K. Joseph
Misssippi
United
Japan
India
Namathadaad
W Bo
W. B. Hardeson
Carriere
Promis
Noel
Agricultural College
New Orleans
Jong
Jailed man sent to drink cure sanitarium at city cost
Anderson Ind June 19 The city approves sending John Bricker to a drink cure sanitarium after decades of arrests convictions and imprisonments for intoxication arguing the move will save public money Bricker had directed the post office to deliver mail at the county jail.
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Anderson
Ind
John Bricker
Foster
Bricker
Post Office
Fishing party tragedy near Bayou Castor claims two seriously injured
In Columbia Louisiana during a fishing trip a horse frightened and shed its vehicle against a tree. James Patterson, a black man, was killed. Mr. and Mrs. James Williams suffered serious injuries with doubtful recovery prospects.
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Columbia
Iver
James Patterson
Bayou Castor
James Williams
Robert Curtis Ogden Birthday and Career Highlights
Robert Curtis Ogden, New York merchant and leader in Southern education efforts, born in Philadelphia on June 20, 1836. He started as an apprentice at $1.50 weekly and, by 1885, became manager for John Wanamaker’s Philadelphia wholesale house, earning Wanamaker’s trust after buying out the A. T. Stewart firm.
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Robert Curtis Ogden
Newark
South
Hiladelphia
John Wantaker
Wanamaker
A. T. Stewart
New York City
Lightning Hits Oil Well Sparks Massive Fire at Jeems Bayou
The Producers' Oil Company well on the Levee Board lease at Jeems Bayou was struck by lightning yesterday afternoon, igniting oil spray and a nearby 10,000 barrel earthen tank. Workers fled into Jeems Bayou as flames rose 60 to 80 feet, the derrick burned down, and authorities planned steam smothering to control the blaze.
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Shreveport
the Times
Producers’ Oil Company
Levee Board
Jeems Bayou
S. W. Mason
Oil City
Mason
Walter Sharpe
Oil Company
EB. K. Smith
Messrs
DeVoe
McCue
Jones
Ellis
McCann
McMahon
Elds
Myrtis
Southern Lumber Company
Vivian
The Ross Paint Bill Threatens Inventions and Discoveries
The pure food law aimed to protect Americans from impure food has been adopted by states and Congress but its impact is debated. The article discusses potential overreach and concerns about restricting invention and discovery in the name of public health.
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United States
New Orleans Picayune
Congress of the
City Court Docket Reports Fines and Discharges
Judge Schulze disposed of a large city court docket this morning. Fines ranged from 1 to 50 dollars for offenses including assault on Fanny Smith and unlawful fighting. Several defendants were discharged or continued, and one case for embezzlement was set for the afternoon.
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Frank Fulton
Fulton
Henry Williams
Jim Stewart
Henry Johnston
Bob Jacobs
Johnston
Jacobs
Elizabeth Hunter
Jim Starling
Sam Cheatham
Thomas to meet Mantell in twenty round Sacramento bout
Joe Thomas the California middleweight and Frank Mantell of Pawtucket R I clash in a scheduled twenty round bout in Sacramento California. Both boxers have completed training and are reported in excellent condition for the fight.
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Sacramento
Cal
Joe Thomas
California
Frank Mantell
Pawtucket
R. I
Boy Hurt at Natatorium in Tight Swimming Incident
The 10 year old son of Mr George McHenry was badly hurt at the Natatorium on Saturday evening. A 17 year old named Jesse Moeser shoved him off the edge as the boy learned to swim. A bystander attempted to intervene but Moeser tackled the boy on the platform and his head struck the younger swimmer causing a broken nose.
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George McHenry
News-Star
McHenry
Jesse Moeser
Moeser
Prisoner Identified as Leesville Murder Suspect
Shreveport dispatch reports Charles Johnson a prisoner in the parish jail was identified as Charles Small a Leesville murder suspect from three years ago. Johnson convicted of carrying concealed weapons and must serve time on the roads. transfer to camps pending.
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Shreveport
the Times
Charles Johnson
Charles Small
Leesville
Johnson
Wingate
Small
Gamblin
West Monroe Defeats Met Rouge in Park Game
West Monroe won 11 to 4 at Forsythe Park despite threatening weather and a small crowd. Morrison and Crawford opposed Andrews and Green. the West Monroe team showed energy and called for more support to play fast teams from nearby towns on Sundays.
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West Monroe
Rouge
Forsythe Park
West Monroe Boys
Morrison
Crawford
Mer Rouge
Andrews
Green
Chippewa Land Opening Draws Crowds at Crookston
At Crookston Minnesota the government land office opens Chippewa reservation lands to settlement. About 250000 acres become available to actual settlers under the homestead law, with tracts in Fond du Lac Deer Creek Pigeon River White Earth and Red Lake reservations.
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Crookston
Minn
Government Land
Fond du Lac
Deer Creek
Pigeon River
White Earth
Red Lake
American Girl Weds in London
Miss Olva Schmitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank P Schmitt of Chicago marries Frederick Earl Warren of Paris in London. The bride has resided in Paris for several years where she studied grand opera under Jean De Reszke.
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London
Olva Schmitt
Frank P. Schmitt
Chicago
Frederick Earl Warren
Paris
Jean de Reszke
Printing Pressmen Convention Opens in Columbus
The International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of North America met in Columbus June 20 called to order by President George L. Berry. Delegates from the 22,000 member union across the United States and Canada attend a week of sessions. A plan to establish a tuberculosis sanitarium and an old members home is among the major topics.
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Printing Pressman
Columbus
International Printing Pressman and Assistants’ Union of North America
George L. Berry
United States
Canada
Grand American Handicap Shoot Opens in Chicago
Amateur and professional trap shooters totaling nearly 500 from across the country gathered at the Chicago Gun Club for the Grand American Handicap tournament. Today's activities included practice with the preliminaries set for tomorrow and the main events to follow starting Wednesday.
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Chicago
Chicago Gun Club
Theatre Beautiful Shines Under Lyceum Sperling Management
Lyceum Sperling continues as manager of The Theatre Beautiful. The venue highlights classic productions with a focus on elegant staging and audience appeal under Sperling’s guidance.
Motion Pictures Listings Chronicle Silent Era Catalog
A compact notice lists recent Edison productions including Drowsey Dick Officer No 73 a comedy and A Yorkshire School a comedy both from Edison. It also notes Gau mont s A Penitent of Florence a drama Pathe s The Wreath a drama Delhi a Pathe scenic and The Angel of Dawson s Claim a western drama from Lubin.
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Drowsey Dick
Edison
Yorkshire
Florence
Admission details for matinee and night shows
The notice lists admission 10c for adults and 5c for children with matinee at 3 30 and night at 7 30 Doors open thirty minutes before Matinee admission 5c and 10c
Grand American Handicap kicks off major meet events
The report notes the Grand American Handicap event leading the meet with the big event to follow on Thursday the five man team interstate shoot.
G A R Michigan encampment opens in Holland
Holland Mich June 20 The advance guard of visitors arrived for the G A R Department of Michigan encampment the town is decorated for the veterans. Wednesday will feature the big parade and a camp fire in the evening with Gov Warner Congressman Townsend and several gubernatorial candidates slated to speak
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Holland, Mich
Department of Michigan
Yale Class Day Exercises Highlight 4 Departments
Yale New Haven on June 20 hosted class day with four departments academic scientific law and medicine leading ceremonies. Justice Henry B. Brown delivered the law school address to the graduates.
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New Haven
Yale
Law School
Henry B. Brown
L.L. D
Oregon Educators Convene in Eugene Conference
Public school superintendents and prominent educators from across Oregon met in Eugene on June 20 under the University of Oregon auspices. Participants include University President P. L. Campbell and State Superintendent J. H. Ackerman.
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Oregon
Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
P. L. Campbell
University
J. H. Ackerman
Notice of Bankruptcy Sale of Connella Estate West Monroe
In the Western District of Louisiana the trustee Manning S. McGuire offers for sale on July 23, 1910 a large tract in Connella’s Addition West Monroe including numerous lots in sections 17 and 16, Township 18 North Range 3 East, totaling 78 acres with separate parcels on Jackson Street. Sale free of liens, cash to highest bidder. Signed June 20, 1910.
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Connella
West Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana
South East
North Range
R. P. Benson
Jackson Street
Manning S. McGuire
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Monroe
Breard Street
Peach Street
Ifirst
L. H. Goldman
Abe Arent
Monroe Building & Loan
Batiste
ROSS
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Lyceum Sperling
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District Court of the United States
Western District of
Chearles A. Connella
Towit
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