Judge Rules Bonds May Pay Interest on Due Date
Judge W A Henry held that the 1910 act allows payment of accrued interest on bonds due January 1, 1911. He sustained the governor’s contention that warrants may issue for the interest without premium or deviation, aligning with commercial usage of par value. The decision emphasizes the state should pay full amounts due to bondholders to avoid loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Henry Wednes
Henry
Beye
Mississippi
Howards Vs. Lampton Et al
Fiel
Canagree
Missis
Public Acto
Reunion Notice for Mississippi Division U V Jackson Ark
General Montgomery urges Mississippi Division units to attend the May 14 1911 meeting at Little Rock Arkansas. Dues details per capita with minimums and delegate reporting to Gen Mickle New Orleans. Pay of dues required to secure travel at reduced railroad rates via nearest ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Montgomery
Atention
Mississippi
Rock
Ark
Ers
U. V. Jackson
Misa
Imler
Cure
William E. Mickle
New Orleans
Little Rock
Realizes Ambition of Many Years Existence in Stington
Senator John Sharp moves toward promotion to a U S Senate seat once held by Jefferson Davis and previously by Owen, amid Mississippi political shifts. Powell leads a Miss Mississippi School Improvement Association program offering prizes for two-room schoolhouse plans and related premises, with entries due by June 1 and a committee to select top plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Missis- School Improvement Association
Insie Powell
Port Gibson
Ion
Miss Powell
Heavy Fertilizer Demand Surges as Mills Struggle to Meet Orders
Tonnage of fertilizer sales far exceeds expectations across the state, with mills reporting orders unfilled in many cases. Farmers show confidence despite boll weevil threats, anticipating higher acreage and continued good weather. The article notes strong demand for improved corn varieties and a broad irrigation outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Salem
Ther
Ewe Fem
Model Agricultural School at Alcorn County
Prof T C Bradford leads a model agricultural high school praised by educators for economical operation and strong student results. The school funds board within four dollars per term, with students earning through Saturday work and a connected demonstration farm. Twenty two county schools have formed since 1910, aiming to standardize courses and report to the State Teachers Association in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
State Teachers' Association
Land Redemption Record Set by Jackson Land Office
Jackson land records announce a record month with $950 collected in land redemptions. Harrison and Jackson counties supplied nearly all funds, while Tor rison county redeemed $517 in February, reflecting a shift from valueless land to state revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Gillespie
Harrison and
Torrison County
Levee Construction Claims Filed Against U S For Damages
Natchez report states landowners on the east bank claim a federal taking under the fifth amendment due to levee work on the west bank of the Mississippi between Washington and Adams County. Damages sought total 33,000,000 against the United States based on alleged overflow of their lands.
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Natchez
Mississippi River
Washington
Adams County
United States
Governor's pardon granted to Dave Moye in Hancock County
Gov Noel pardons Dave Moye who was serving a sentence for shooting with intent to kill. He had served one year of his term and was described as a model prisoner. The pardon cited good conduct and petitions supporting clemency, signed by the presiding judge and the prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Noel
Dave Moye
Moye Waa
Hancock County
Rankin Farm
Congress Opens Extra Session Amid Political Tension
The opening of congress in extra session features Speaker Champ Clark and key figures like William Jennings Bryan and Harmon. Dems hold a House majority while Republicans lead the Senate as debates over legislation and deadlines shape the early days. The scene signals impending partisan clashes over policy and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Weran
Nebraska
Thor
Harmen
Howe
Omar Hind
Senate
Beepee Epon
Tong
Lorton
Congress
Republicene
House Democrats
Workers Honor Fire Victims In New York March
Workers marching through Washington Square and surrounding streets honor fire victims at a New York factory blaze. Thousands fill the area in tears as rescuers and civilians mourn, with crepe bands and banners as the procession winds past Triangle Warehouse and local sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle
Washington Square
Burglar Arrested In Mayo Street Cigar Store
Corporal Parker Hall, United States Army veteran from New York, accused of opening a safe in a Mayo Street cigar store in Louisville. Police describe him as a repeat burglar seen operating in open clothes and lying in wait. He was arrested early after officers responded to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Parker Hall
Sead
United States Army Feeriiding Statin
Mayo Street
Flall iv
New York
Jury awards Carmody damages in ravine accident suit
In Mineola Texas a jury awarded Michael Carmody forty thousand one hundred dollars for injuries from a ravine accident described as an orplnery incident. The report includes chaotic spelling and unclear details from the local court record.
60 Miners Perish in Blazing Mine Disaster
A devastating mine fire near Throop, Scranton, Pennsylvania, traps about 300 workers as flames and toxic gases rise from a slope 20 feet deep. Roughly sixty men and boys perish or are missing, with a temporary morgue set up as rescuers search the shaft and tunnels for bodies.
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Scranton
Frelay
Helios Diol
Bern
Water Power Site Men Meet for National Conference
Delegates from river states and western areas attend a special conference of the Electric Light Association’s service section in New York. They discuss electrical phases of water power, with plans to report to the May convention and consider congressional action on regulation. Papers address all aspects of the water power problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Missippi
Ate
Deminnathons
W. W. Freeman
Court clears executives in newspaper libel case
New York court rules newspaper officials cannot be held personally liable for publication of obscene material. Appellate division decides against John D. Rockefeller Jr in suit against S. B. Carvalho Bradford Merrill and Edward H. Clark of the Star Company publishers of the New York American. Proceedings against them end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Appellate Division
The
Supreme Court Today
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
S. 8
Carvalho
Bradford Merrill
Edward H. Clark
Star Company
New York American
Judge Overrules Motion in Louisiana Suit
In Baton Rouge Judge Campbell overruled the road's attorney motion to sue the State of Louisiana against Auditor M Honevale for alleged mileage ticket violations. Honevale pleaded guilty and was fined 305 and confined 30 days in parish jail. Tom Johnson remained semi conscious after bidding his family farewell. He said, Farewell, I am through talking. Oklahoma City reports Waters Pierce Company paid 16,006,606 into the state treasury the final installment of a 350,100 fire tax under ex trust laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Campbell
State District Court
Sl Suisa
State of Louisiana
M. Honevale
Southern Pacific
Galixead
Ale
Konevale
Tom Johnson
Teveland
Tom L. Johnson
Oklahoma City
Okla
Waters- Pierce OF Company
Slush fund allegations in Lorimer case emerge on witness stand
Testimony reveals a $100000 slush fund tied to Lorimer's 1912 election, with Edward Hines claiming funds were raised to reimburse supporters. Irene Funk and Kilwarnd Wises discuss Springfield clandestine payments while Harvester executive Metormick faces questions about Sanctioning actions and fund distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprongtiehl
Irene Punk
International Harvester Company
Kilwarnd Wises
Hime Lumber Company
Jyrun Metormick
Mr. Ponk
Hines
Funk
Harvester Company
Meturmmek
Lawmer
Letimer
Springfield
Washington
Mrs Brooks Goes Free in Fort Worth Trial Verdict
A Fort Worth jury acquitted Mrs. Fligareth Hrewks of shooting Mes Mary Mintard after a trial centered on insanity. Judge Brooks praised Mrs. Brooks' conduct. he had previously aided her with funds and then left town. Also reported is a deep county crime in Thornton, Ark, where Lee Rethea was shot multiple times and beheaded by his wife within Bradley county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Lizzie Brooks
Mary Finford
Ida. Stephens
Ienconness
First Methodist Church
Brooks
Minford
Fligareth
Thornton
Ark
Lee Rethea
Woodberry
Jess
Bradley County
Meas
Saline River
Breathitt Too Perilous
Breathitt County fear of assassination drives Edward Callahan to quit Crockettsville after a June 1909 attempt. He built a stockade between his store and residence and keeps to the rear, avoiding front-line exposure. New Orleans death of Col Wade, famed for never seceding, Georgia merchant and Civil War era claims against Sherman era losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesington
Breathitt
Edward Callahan
James Hargis
Crockettsville
New Orleans
Col Edwans , Wade
Georgia
Wade
Savannah
Sherman
Mine Disaster at Banner Mine Claims 118 Lives
A coal mine explosion at Banner Mine near Birmingham traps workers underground. Rescue teams battle black damp and foul air as officials fear many are dead. some bodies recovered, but most workers remain entombed. Officials report convicts among the workers and say fresh air must be introduced before rescue can continue.
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Littheren
Nba
Lewtebredl
Bercel
Dredd
Pratt
Eal
Alabama
Banner
Janes Hilliay
Dheketoon
Offievahe
Pratt Company
Aeewe
Chedimentor
Mirmingham
Dr. Brown
Ot Hirminghanm
Ales Roche Tay
Wilihinee
American Leader Shot Near Mexicali Battle
Report from Mexicali area describes Stanley Williams firing on Mexia regulars in the Vesa region as Miguel Mayat’s forces clash. A rebel unit suffers heavy casualties including a fatal wounding, with chaos as shells burst and transport wreckage spread. Survivors flee toward Vevenli while claiming prisoners. Federal workers are alleged to have killed many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexical
Mexio
Stanley Williame
Miguel Mayat
Mexia
Vesa
Mexicali
Locke Ted William
Hineset
Crage
Ilia
Vevenli
Havonete
GUNNERS GOOD SHOOTERS IN FLEET PRACTICE
Reports from naval exercises show improved gunnery by crews manning 12 inch guns aboard Atlantic Pacific and Asiatic fleet ships. Secretary Meyer notes remarkable accuracy at ranges of 10 000 yards and beyond.
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Washington
Bamile
Meyer Anbl
Tragic Los Angeles Foster Father Shooting Case
Eva Bowee a 20 year old woman induced her foster father to shoot her at a county hospital ward. She ordered him to fire repeatedly while she counted each impact and commanded more shots until she collapsed, a case described as one of the most remarkable crimes in annals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Eva Bowee
Flies to and from Salt Lake in famed water takeoff
The story tells of Glen Curtiss in a bold stunt at Salt Lake City where a craft took off from the water of the world’s deepest salt lake. After gliding five minutes above the surface he returned to the water and lifted again into the air, then landed to cheers from thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Glen
Curtias
Theoussimds
Fire destroys Chicago home killing mother and six children
An explosion from a kerosene stove fatally burned Mrs Lucite Odjotil and six children. A five year old boy died today while the mother tried to douse the flames as her dress and walls crumbled. Neighbors pulled the family from the blazing room as the house collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lucite Odjotil
Public control of public service firms urged by Wall
Theodore N Wall, president of Western Union and the American Telegraph Company, declares public rights and publicity for public service firms. He argues permanent commissions and open discussion will curb aggressive competition and favor cooperative action, warning state ownership could follow if not pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore N. Wall
Western Union and Telephone Companies
Publc
Theodore N Vat
Awerteam Telephone
Telegraph Company
Walon Telegraph Company
Wall
Ao Frank
Iia
Ases
Robert Wineon
Ridter, Peabody & Co
Henry L .Heaineen
Rowton
Hearst Daviewworth FP
Morgan
W. Murray Jane
George F. Haer
T. Jefferson Codline Jr
Norman W. Harris
John Waterbury
Walls
Jim Tee
Vall Te Righeous
Harper's Weekly
Man Must Fight For Beliefs, Not By Lies Or Law
Ellwood Hendricks argues courage lies in fighting for what is right, not in hiring a lawyer or relying on resolutions. He asserts it is mature to fight and that legislation cannot replace the need to act decisively when faced with danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood Hendricks
Atantic
Debate on Ten Hour Day Sparks Dream of 24 Hour Nights
Rounderley dismisses preferred hours and envisions a night round the clock. His curious remark reflects a wish for nonstandard time, sparking playful debate about work hours and perpetual night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Rounderley
Misguided Energy Sparks Worldly Noise
A determined youth vows to make a mark while Mr Osage Spouter cautions craft in action. He warns that even an amateur with a bass drum can drown out refined music, implying loud beginnings need measured purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage Spouter
Joyous Economist Delivers Frugal Mantra
A witty exchange features a philosopher urging thrift as prices rise. He reframes high costs as savings when choosing to forgo purchases, prompting readers to rethink spending and value.
No Great Matter Opera Exchange
Dialogue fragment shows two people discussing a grand opera with one admitting unclear words and the other lightheartedly saying jokes are not missed. No dates or names provided. The excerpt captures a casual amusement exchange about theatre.
Mystery Shocks Family as Doctor Seeks Patient Details
A distressed husband asks a doctor what has happened after returning home early, seeking clarification on the sudden shock affecting his wife. The exchange hints at an unknown medical or personal crisis awaiting further details.
Manifold Claims For Tonics And Pile Remedies
An ad lists Montmorillon or Mareon tonics said to treat stomach, liver and nerve issues. It touts pills containing calomel claimed to stimulate and heal without weakening, promising full nourishment from food. The copy mixes remedies with testimonials and sales pitches.
Kill the Flies Now and Keep Crone Away
A quirky prose fragment warns against neglecting a fly killer and mentions sending 20e to H. Somers in Brooklyn. It recalls a cellist snowbound at a small rail station who played for fellow travelers, sparking a journey to Europe for one man, and alludes to music and fairy doors in a playful, literary tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crone
H. Somers
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
Europe
Schumann Quiftet
Robert H. SchauMer
Atlantic
Life Lessons On Behavior And Will To Live
A reflective piece contrasts motion in plants with will in animals and humans. It emphasizes divine will to live, the value of a pleasant smile, and sweet voice as aids on life’s journey. The text urges improving behavior to improve outcomes and invites action.
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Tate County Fair Association
North
Model Agricultural School
Cham? Clark
Missouri
Organica
Harmon
Bryant
Seston
Champ Clark
Therw
Washington Place
Michael Carmody
Ieye
Mineols
APN
Gina
National
Electre Light Assocation
Lorimer
Edward Hines
Mrs. Brooks
Callahan
Hargis
Feud Country
Banner Mine
Im Spectorum
Stanley Williams
Salt Lake
Read, Bay
Monyon
Mumpras
God
Jeerson
Ste
Philadelphia
Erie
Munveo
Manyon
Munyon
Chatham
Sophocles
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Banle Creek, Mich
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