University Gets Over One Million For New Mississippi Buildings
The Mississippi Legislature approved a five million dollar bond issue to fund improvements at state educational institutions. The University of Mississippi in Oxford receives one million for dormitories a chemical building and other facilities, ensuring the university remains in Oxford with at least three new buildings this summer. Governor Russell praised for loyalty to home state, as debates over allocations continued with strong support from education advocates in the House.
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Mississipp
Russell
United States Senate
University of Mississippi
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Lee
Choctaw
Winter
Hemingway
Lane
Pate
A. and M
Friends of Education
House
Senate
University of Mississippi At
Mississippi Jury Convicts Charles Marshall of Baby Murders
In Tupelo Mississippi the Marshall murder trial ends with a guilty verdict for Charles Marshall in the death of eight month old Burley Miller. Judge Long sentences him to be hanged on May 14 at Tupelo with custody moved to Monroe County jail for safety.
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Lewis
Marshall
Monroe County
Lee
Monroe
County Fair Price Committees Enforce Fixed Prices
County commissioners take charge to report overcharges to state authorities. Merchants must adhere to fixed prices and buyers may report violations to the county commissioners who will forward to the state commissioner. The notice urges public cooperation with county fair price committees statewide.
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Eagle
Olgins of
Death Penalty Given in Alverson Slavery Murder Case
Port Gibson Mississippi March 27 a jury found Jesse Watts guilty of murdering Dr D S Alverson whose body was found in a grave on Fort Hill near Vicksburg on January 5 The verdict carries a death sentence and the execution is set for May 14 in the Claiborne county jail Watts wife cried out merciful God as the verdict was announced Watts will appeal to the state supreme court and be returned to Vicksburg today Rueben Winbush another accused man received a life term by agreement.
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Port Gibson
Miss
Jesse Watts
D. S. Alverson
Fort Hill
Vicksburg
Claiborne County
Watts
Watt
State Supreme Court
Rueben Winbush
Oxford Public School Fire Scare Sparks Calls for Probe
A small blaze was spotted in the basement of the Oxford public school, discovered by a pupil who alerted staff. Later, a handkerchief set alight behind the ceiling was stopped by Superintendent Hudson, prompting calls for a full investigation to identify the guilty party and prevent a tragedy with hundreds of children inside.
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Oxford
Hudson
Save Money on Meat Week Proclaimed by State Officials
The State Fair Price Committee announces Save Money week from April 5 to 10 to promote buying cheaper meat cuts. John R. Tally, county Fair Price Committee chair, says retailers will stock inexpensive cuts and extend the campaign to small towns. Officials warn against illicit profits and urge larger purchases to lower living costs.
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State Fair Price Committee
Department of Justice
John R. Tally
Fair Price Committee
Fair Price Commission
Fair Price Commissioner
United States Department of Justice
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Medical Help
We thank friends for deeds of kindness, words of sympathy and offers to assist us in our illness. We thank Dr. Phillips and Culley for skillful treatment and care, and remember the promised draw near to God and He will draw near to us.
Aruna Johnson Visiting Aunt in New York
Aruna Frank Johnson of New York visits her aunt Mrs. J. B. Hudson in the city.
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Ine Aruna Frank Johnson
New Yon
Mrs. J. 8. Hudson
Ole Miss Opens With Wins In Two Games
Ole Miss defeated Union 8 to 2 in the first game, with Em Farmer hitting a first inning homer and Barbour stealing bases repeatedly. In the second game Union led briefly but Ole Miss exploded for runs, highlights including Wood, Hathorne, and Barbour on base paths and a spectacular diving catch by Enoch Wilson.
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Cugch
Em Farmer
Fbour
Enoch Wilson
Wood Farmer
Barbour
Terry
P. Wilson
Hathorre
Sperce- Wood
Farmer
McClure
BE. Wilson
Enoch
Acklin
Wood
Hathorne
McNeese
Smallpox Rages Across Mississippi Health Officials Say
Jackson Mississippi March 29 Smallpox of a virulent type is widespread in about half of Mississippi counties Dr C M Shipp state sanitary inspector said before leaving for Jones county where twenty deaths from the disease have occurred in the last fourteen days The situation is under control Health Board officials say and thousands of persons are being vaccinated
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Jackson
Miss
Mar
Mississippi
C. M. Shipp
Jones County
Water supply may run dry city mulls new source
Superintendent Hull warns the new well shows a 40 percent drop since last summer and may go dry like the University well. Citizens urge City Commissioners to prepare an alternate source, noting Burney Branch springs owned by the city could have supplied mains for years.
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Hull
Burney Branch
Lewa Camp Fire Girls Celebrate Eight Year Anniversary
The Lewa Camp Fire Girls marked their eight year with a gathering on the eve of the 26th at the Presbyterian church parlor. Guardians Mrs H M Taser and Miss Mary Louise Neilson hosted with parents present. Activities included plays Prov Encurring Grandmother and On Just Suspicion, a luncheon, a birthday cake, and sherbet. A spelling bee, hat dressing contest for men, and a potato race followed with Dr Hume, Mrs Edd Davidson, and others participating.
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H. M. Taser
Mary Louise Neilson
Couardian
Lasses
Edith Brown
Alfred Hume
Hume
Edd Davidson
Alice
L. E. Oldham
Lafayette County Republicans Endorse Gen Leonard Wood for President
At a mass meeting in Oxford Massachusetts Lafayette County Republicans praised Gen Leonard Wood for the Presidential nomination. Speakers urged 100 percent Americanism and called on all citizens to pay taxes obey laws and uphold the county’s sacrifice in France.
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Lafayette County
Court House
Oxford
Mass
Leonard Wood
France
Marshal Slew Baby Trial Accused Charlie Marshall On Trial
Pearl May Miller, lone survivor of the Amory murder and arson case, testifies in Tupelo that Charlie Marshall killed four members of the Miller family and burned their home after entering through a hole in the floor. She describes the dresser by the window and the dynamite explosion that toppled it as the father was shot. The judge and jury hear details as the case proceeds.
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Miss
Marshall
Charles Marshall
Burley
Fannie Green Miller
Amory
Miller
Mississippi
Gino Rey
Judge Long
Pearl May Miller
Charley Marshall
Charlie Marshall
Clayton
Delapping
Long
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