Mississippi Convention Season Opens with State Medical and Teachers Gatherings
Jackson prepares for a busy convention season starting with the State Medical Association. The May Teachers' Association draws nearly 300 instructors, followed by the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly in Jackson. Mississippi representatives are noted for combining faith and public service. The Beauvoir Fund and Okolona Federation of Woman's Clubs conventions highlight ongoing civic efforts including child labor discussions and club leadership. Warren County tax disputes loom as Revenue Agent Adams pursues back taxes. Mississippi students gain honors with Wynn Holloman from Yazoo City chosen for a Virginia-Columbian University contest in Washington, D.C.
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Jackson
State Medical Association
Teachers’ Association
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
South
Mississippi
Washington
Candler
Central
Beauvoir
Okolona
Mississippi Federation of Woman's Clubs
Okoloma
Fth
Josie Frazee Cappleman
Ives
Cappleman
Mississippi Federation
Adams
University of Virginia
Wynn Horloman
Yazoo City
Columbian University
Washington City
Holloman
Mississippi exhibits at Louisian a Purchase Exposition column
Mississippi prepares for the St Louis fair and urges readers to suggest worthy exhibits. State commissioner R H Henry of the Clarion Ledger is praised. a possible postponement to 1904 is discussed to allow foreign participation. Women auxiliary commissioners and Negro assistants are to be appointed to showcase progress and attract broad state involvement.
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Mississippi
R. H. Henry
The
Clarion- Ledger
Henry
Brethren of the Press
Japan
St. Louis
St. Louis Fair
Charlestow
Longino
Bureau
St Louis
Jackson
Miss
Mississipp
Exposition Bureau
Roosevelt plans Texas history after presidency
President Roosevelt writes Dr. Alexander Dienst of Temple Texas that after leaving office he will focus on writing a history of the Texan revolution. He will rely on Dienst's extensive collection of early Texas history papers and data. Roosevelt expects to visit Texas as his literary work begins.
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Alexander Dienst
Temple
Tex
Roosevelt
Dienst
Texas
Washington
Dr. Dienst
Moonshiners kill one and wound deputy in Kentucky raid
In Hardin county near Big Meeting Creek a stillhouse raid ended with moonshiner Asa Humble killed inside the stillhouse and Deputy R A Hancock wounded after three operators refused surrender and opened fire. Two moonshiners escaped while one may have been wounded.
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Big Meeting Creek
Hardin County
Asa Humble
R. A. Hancock
Louisville
Hancock
Tragedy in Fallsburg Ends with Two Dead
In Fallsburg Lawrences county Kentucky marshal Ralph Marcum and soldier George Cooksey were killed after a confrontation in court. Cooksey, recently returned from the Philippines, opened fire during trial, and judge Edward Webb shot Cooksey in response. The scene left two dead and others wounded. Also notes Mississippi cotton oil mill boom with ten new mills and $1.5 million capital.
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Fallsburg
Lawrences County
George Cooksey
Philippines
Cooksey
Ralph Marcum
Marcum
Edward Webb
Temple of Justice
Mississippi
Four killed and others hurt at Robbins plantation during storm
Four negroes died and several injured when a large tree toppled onto the roof of the Robbins plantation church near Shreveport Louisiana during a severe electrical storm. The minister and three others were killed.
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Robbins Plantation
Shreveport
Mob lynches man in Amherst county jail incident
James Carter, described as a young negro, shot and seriously wounded Dan Thomas near New Glasgow Virginia. He was taken from Amherst county jail at midnight by a mob of masked men and lynched.
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James Carter
Dan Thomas
New Glasgow
Amherst County
Escapee Jim Wright In Scott County Murder Charge
In an effort to arrest Jim Wright in Scott County Virginia five of the sheriff's party were killed and two wounded by Wright and his allies. Dave McWhirter, a convicted wife murderer, who faced execution at Van Buren Arkansas on April 11, has been granted a stay.
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Jim Wright
Tennessee
Scott County
Wright
Dave McWhirter
van Buren
Ark
Bristol
Tenn
Hancock County
Church Hill
Col Henry Watterson Announces Kentucky Gubernatorial Candidacy
The candidacy of Col. Henry Watterson for governor of Kentucky has been announced. There are four other democratic candidates in the field.
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Col
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Two Teens in Quinlan Feud Over Jesse James Novel
Two 16-year-olds from Quinlan Texas clash over a Jesse James book. One is mortally wounded and the other jailed after the incident.
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Quinlan, Tex
Jesse James
Mississippi exhibit plan for St Louis Exposition aims
Mississippi’s exhibit plan for the St Louis Exposition outlines extensive displays across agricultural forestry mineral and manufactured goods. It calls for trees timber cotton woolen goods fruit products crafts and educational works with a dedicated women’s department and a separate negro exhibitors section.
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Mississippi
Horticultural
General Wade Hampton Dies in Columbia at 83
Gen Wade Hampton longtime South Carolina governor and US senator died at his Columbia home after valvular heart disease. He had just turned eighty four and had rallied after recent illness. State offices to close and flags to half mast for funeral. family opposed state funeral as tolling bells and school closings mark the day.
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Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Colombia
D. C
United States
Columbia
McSweeney
Hampton
Proudest CoonIn New York Receives Prince Henry Gift
Herbert Cummings, a young mulatto passenger, traveled aboard the Deutschland to decorate the cabin of Prince Henry. The prince, impressed by his work, awarded him a handsome gold watch and chain and an autograph letter of recommendation before the voyage ended.
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New York
Herbert Cummings
Tocal Florist
Prince Henry
Hohenzollern
Bremen
Roosevelt not meddling in Illinois senate race says president
Washington April 12 Senator Mason was among the president’s callers and during the conference the president authorized the statement that he was taking no part whatever in the Illinois senatorial contest. He added his relations with Mason Hopkins and Dawes were friendly and he would do nothing showing bias. He said his time is too occupied with being president to take part in the contest.
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Washington
Mason
Hopkins
Dawes
Roosevelt
Ilinois
Fighting Joe Martin Faces Legislature Again Over Words
Victoria B C April 12 Fighting Toe Martin defended his title in a legislative clash after two exchanges with members. He challenged Capt Tatlow to come out side and repeat your words and rebuked Mr Kidd for accusing him of lying. Martin admitted he might have lied but said others had no right to call him a liar. The dispute was settled quietly.
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Victoria
B. C
Martin
Capt. Tatlow
Vancouver
Mr. Kidd
Richmond
Monument to Gen Leonidas Polk unveiled at Lost Mountain
Atlanta reports a Confederate general monument was unveiled on Lost Mountain. Maj Gideon Morris and wife funded the shaft on the spot where Gen Polk nicknamed the Fighting Bishop was killed by a Federal shell on June 14 1864. Bristol reports confirm no Scott county Va battle occurred despite claims. Wright and posse details remain unverified. Washington notes no official word on Manila editors protests. decision may wait for Secretary Root to meet Gov Taft.
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Lost Mountain
Gen. Leonidas Polk
Atlanta
Leonidas Polk
Gideon Morris
Polk
Washington
The
War Department
Manila
Philippine Commission
Department
Root
Eugene Ware Chosen as Pension Commissioner
Eugene F Ware of Topeka Kansas selected by the president to succeed H Clay Evans as commissioner of pensions. Ware, a member of the law firm Gileed Ware Gleed, said he had not applied for the post and had not received official word, noting the appointment came during a Washington visit.
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Segene F. Ware
Topeka
Kas
Pensions
Washington
Eugene F. Ware
Kanean
EH. Clay Evans
Ware
Gileed, Ware & Gleed
Eugene Ware
Godard
Roosevelt
British General Investigates South Africa Horse Purchases
Major General Richard C. Stewart of Britain arrives in Denver with Lieut. Col Holland to examine claims of swindling in army horse and mule purchases for South Africa. He denies reports of a British army camp near Chalmette and says shipping meets legal requirements with no U.S. military camp near New Orleans.
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Denver
Col
Richard C. Stewart
Holland
South Africa
Tien
Stewart
Chalmette
Wrence
Gov
Heard
Louisiana
United States
New Orleans
Partial Pardon Granted in Cuba Aims at Harmony
Havana prints an order granting partial pardon to inmates with life or shorter sentences, reducing penalties by a quarter to half. Those awaiting appeals must withdraw to qualify. It clears doubt about pardons for war related offenses and follows earlier 1899 orders by General Brooke and a Cuban justice circular.
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Havana
Court of Appeals
John R. Brooke
Cuba
Unconstitutional Pontiac Reformatory Transfer Law
Illinois Supreme Court declares section 15 of the Pontiac reformatory act unconstitutional. The court rules transfer of incorrigible boys to Joliet penitentiary and habeas corpus proceedings do not free them. they must be returned to the Pontiac reformatory.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Pontiac Reformatory
Board of Managers
Roosevelt Returns to Washington from New York
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington at 7 50 Friday morning with few locals on hand. He was driven directly to the White House after the uneventful depot appearance. Cabinet session notes include pensions, immigration service, and mule shipments to South Africa. Crowder report awaited. National Editorial association to tour Oklahoma with stops at Shawnee Oklahoma City Guthrie and Ponce City plus a cowboy tournament and banquets.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Pensions
Evans
Immigration Service
New Orleans
South Africa
Col. Crowder
Guthrie
Okla
National Editorial Association
Hot Springs
Ark
Oklahoma
Shawnee
Oklahoma City
Ponce City
Osklahoma City
Premature report on Boer peace talks causes market stir
Reported Boer leaders' acceptance of British terms proved unfounded. Frederick Rutherford Harris denied any telegram confirming peace. Government sources say negotiations unlikely to finish quickly with significant concessions sought by Cape rebels. Hopeful Boers at Klerksdorp influence markets as officials await official word.
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London
Frederick Ruterford Harris
South Af Co
Llangibly Castle
Unk
Monthshire
Harris
Cent News
Rontypool
Lisngubly
Cape
South Africa
Klerksdorp
Stock Exchange
Censels
Kaffirs
Arrival of Stern, De Wet, and Delarey at Klerksdorp
President Steen and Generals Dewet and Delarey arrived at noon with their staffs. A flag of truce preceded them to the town, where the Boer leaders met with Orange Free State envoys and officers. The conference was set between the two towns with guarded, freer communications.
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Olivier
Delarey
Free State
Old Town
Ge Delarey
Transvaal
Triple Alliance Renewed and Looming Trade Concessions
Berlin reports a renewed three power pact for a term of years with Germany Austria Italy, promising liberal terms possibly tied to trade questions. In Helena a civil engineer shot a bartender after an insult, fatally wounding him. London awards 11000 pounds salvage for the Cunard steamer Etruria. Newfoundland seeks bait as French fishing fleet faces anti law enforcement tension.
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Berlin
Vienna
Count von Boelo
Count von Buelow
Francis Joseph
Con Goluckowksi
Austro-Hungari
von Koerber
Austreu
Italy
Gemany
Austria
Ital
Germany
Helena, Mont
B. Keert
Monta Society of Civil Engineers
Yesteray
Thomas Crystal
Main Street
Keert
Crystal
Cavalry Horses Auction at Havana on April 12
All but the best horses from American cavalry regiments in Oy are to be sold at auction in Havana on April 12. The sale aims to reduce mounts and raise funds for regimental needs.
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Havana
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Ala
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Joe” Martin
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Stern
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