Mississippi's timber boom and port exports drive state wealth
The piece urges Mississippians to farm opportunities at home as Gulfport and Pascagoula grow. It cites March lumber exports of 33 287 000 feet and a three month total of 59 201 000 feet, notes harbor capacity limits, and highlights plans for cotton bagging, oyster industry progress, road machinery exhibits, and rising local banks.
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Panama Canal
Mississippi
Pascagoula
Gulfport
Tarbor
Anchorage
Havana
Colon
Hamburg
Rotterdam
Ship Island
Widows and Children Paupers in Britain
Among Great Britain's paupers are 36,000 widows and over 100,000 children. The data highlights the scale of poverty affecting families, with many dependents relying on relief as social conditions strain households across the country.
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Great Britain
Thaw Jury Disagrees After Forty-Seven Hours Deliberation
New York jurors in the Harry Kendall Thaw case reported no verdict after extended deliberations. Judge Fitzgerald discharged them. if retrial proceeds, Thaw faces a second murder trial on the same charge, with likely October timing.
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New York
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
Maddison Square
William Travers Jerome Foubes
Jerome
Russia Names Delegates to The Hague Peace Conference
St. Petersburg officially designates its delegates for The Hague talks Mr Neudorff ambassador to France Prof DeMartens imperial councillor of state and M Teharykoff the Russian minister at The Hague The discussion on armament limitations and naval war topics remains unsettled and high level dispatches between Vienna Berlin and St. Petersburg continue Russia acts in step with Germany despite French ties.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
The
Hague
Neudorff
France
DeMartens
M. Teharykoff
Vienna
Berlin
Fremont Prosecution Rested in Court Martial Case
The prosecution rested in the Maj. Francis P. Fremont court martial in New York on charges tied to financial transactions. A witness from the Cubs, expected April 21, will be called by the prosecution, while the defense plans to begin its case next Tuesday.
Paymaster Acquitted and Found Guilty on Other Charges
Navy paymaster John Irvin, tried at Mare Island, was acquitted of embezzlement but convicted on neglect of duty and making false returns. He was sentenced to dismissal. No clemency recommendation, but the president commuted the sentence to a 15 point reduction.
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Washington, D. C
John Irvin
Navy
Mare Island
Postal Commission Seeks Modern Methods for Savings
The joint congressional postal commission completed a several days parliamentary session and stated the investigation will reveal large economies from modern up-to-date business methods for running the post office and postal service and keeping accounts.
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New York
Congressional Postal Commission
Hearing details land fraud case before federal judge
In Omaha Nebraska a repeat of testimony from the Richards Comstock and Jameson trial was given at a hearing in the Huntington Hoyt and Todd land fraud case before Judge T C Munger of the federal court.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Richards
Comstock
Jameson
Huntington, Hoyt and
Todd
T. C. Munger
Five Year Contract Ends Mining Stoppage In Montana
In Great Falls Montana machinists electricians and the blacksmiths union signed a five year sliding scale contract and resumed work. The settlement mirrors the Butte agreement between employers and smelter men and ends a week of strikes that halted Boston and Montana smelters and Amalga Copper mine operations. Industrial peace is assured for at least five years in Montana mining.
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Great Falls
Montana
Machinists Electrical Workers
Blacksmiths Union
Boston
Amalgamated Copper Company
Butte
Appellate Court Grants Disbarment Bid for George Burnham Jr
The New York appellate division disbars George Burnham Jr after a bar association petition based on his felony conviction. Burnham was convicted December 16, 1906, of grand larceny in the first degree tied to Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company affairs and sentenced to two years in state prison.
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New York
Supreme Court
George Burnham, Jr
Bar Association
Burnham
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Doubt on Bunbrick’s sanity after surrender in Los Angeles
George W Bunbrick, convicted killer of John Schroeder of Cordell Georgia, surrendered in Los Angeles and is believed not entirely rational on some topics. He holds a delusion that his brother, who aided the murder, is in jail and wounded from a clash with detectives.
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Los Angeles
Cal
George W. Bunbrick
John Shhroeder
Cordell
Bunbrick
Schroeder
Revolution Sermon Warns of Internal Strife in New York
The Rev Dr Morgan Dix cautions that even if wars cease, peace will fracture within nations as forces threaten state order. He cites New York riots from 1863 to 1870 71 and warns of mobs parading streets shops looted and citizens fleeing as revolutionary rage rises.
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New York
Loyal Legion of the United States
Church of the Incarnation
Morgan Dix
Ternity Parish
Din
Votter
Biae
Gul
National Guard
Sone
United States
Astor Mace
Imo
Hold-up on Valley Road by Yazoo and Mississippi Valley crew
A four man hold-up on the Greenville accommodation near Minter City targeted passengers and two women traveling to Philipp Mississippi. An engineer was threatened with a revolver while two robbers searched for valuables and tried to seize funds intended for an orphanage.
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Memphis
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley Airway
Minter City
Rube Burrows
Greenville
W Carney
Cage
Nya
Anderson
Philipp
Miss
Young man shoots uncle then sets fire on aunt in Bardwell
Ed Stockton, about 17, shot his uncle Barlow Stockton at the latter’s home and assaulted Mrs. Stockton. He covered her with kerosene and set fire to her clothing. Both victims lie in dying condition. Stockton was arrested. He reportedly took $80 with officers removing $69.75.
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Bardwell
Ed Stockton
Barlow Stockton
Youn Stockton
Jai
Death of James H. Eckels Bank Leader at Comm Bank
James H. Eckels president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago and former comptroller of the currency died at his home this morning from heart disease. He apparently passed away in his sleep on the eve of a breakfast party he had planned for friends and relatives.
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Chicago
James H. Eckels
Commercial National Bank
Mr. Eckels
Mob Flogs James Smothers and His Sons Near Booneville
A Booneville Missouri mob seized James Smothers and his two sons aged 20 and 17 from their home last night. They were flogged for alleged mistreatment of Smothers' daughter Ethel. A prior plan to hang them was abandoned and drowning was considered before the flogging.
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Booneville
Wxlay
James Smothers
Smothers
Perene
Ethel
Missouri River
Leavitt Near Death From Blood Poisoning in Bank Case
Trenton New Jersey. Former Assemblyman Harry O Leavitt of Trenton is dying from blood poisoning after handling money at a local bank. The money is described as dirty and the infection entered through a sore on his hand, with multiple surgeries failing to prevent the decline.
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Jackson
Wall Street
Trenton
N. J
Harry O. Leavitt
Canal Chairman Tawney Sees Faster Panama Project
Chairman Tawney of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep Olcott, back from Panama, urged the president to push canal completion to two years noting the need for more railroad capacity to handle excavated dirt and better sanitation while considering congressional funding for the project.
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Washington
Tawney
House Committee of Appropriates
Olcott
Panama
Congress
Two Public Banquets In New York For Arbitration Congress
The national arbitration and peace congress will close with two public banquets at Carnegie Hall next Sunday replacing the planned dinner. Ambassadors Bryce and Theodore Hardee, who oversaw St. Louis World’s Fair arrangements, will speak and lead registration for delegates arriving from across the country.
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New York
National Arbitration and Peace Congress
Carnegie Hall
Janes Bryce
Theodore Hardee
Hr. Hardee
Photographer pleads guilty to second degree murder
Fred W. Troy a 55 year old traveling photographer in Joplin Missouri pleaded guilty to second degree murder for killing his wife Potosia Troy and mortally wounding Ralph Guin on New Year's Day. Judge Gray sentenced him to 99 years in the penitentiary. Troy claimed knowledge of his wife’s alleged unfaithfulness and a conspiracy against him but chose not to recount the details in court.
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Joplin
Fred W. Troy
Potosia Troy
Ralph Guin
New Year's Day
Gray
Troy
Gunn
Governor to Be Dismissed Over Casablanca Turmoil
Tangier sources report the diplomatic corps will seek the dismissal of Casablanca’s governor after protests from the consular corps. Revolts surround Casablanca threatening European safety as tribesmen menace the town.
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Tangier
Casablanca
France Seeks Full Reparations in Ouda Crisis
Paris reports indicate the Oudja occupation by French troops may endure longer than expected. French Minister Regnault replied to Tangier representatives that France will demand full reparations and will not entertain partial settlements.
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Paris
Oudja
M. Regnault
Morocco
Tangier
France
Ruef Trial Resumes Talesman Challenges and Passes
In the Ruef case, Max Gans the retired liquor dealer faced a prosecution challenge which was allowed. Theodore Cohen the dry goods dealer could not recall prior contact but stated he could be fair and was passed as to qualification without challenge.
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San Francisco
Ruef
Talesman
Max Gans
Theodore Cohen
Cohen
Special commissioner appointed in Texas v Waters Pierce case
Judge V L Brooks in the Twenty sixth district court of Texas names Frederick H Sanborn of New York City as special commissioner to take testimony in Texas v Waters Pierce Oil Co. The order authorizes summoning witnesses compelling attendance and punishing for contempt. Retrieved by Atty. Gen. Davidson.
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Austin
Tex
V. L. Brooks
Twenty-sixth District Court of
Texas
Waters Pierce Oil Co
Atty
Gen. Davidson
Frederick H. Sanborn
New York City
Beaman Elected Vice President of Colorado Fuel and Iron Co
D C Beaman of Denver was elected vice president of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Co to succeed Jesse F Wellborn who was recently promoted to president at a board meeting in New York.
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Denver
Col
D. C. Beaman
The
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co
Jesse F. Wellborn
Board of
New York
Paria Strike Ends Quietly in City
Paris reports the strike of the baker nearly finished. Thursday night the city returns to normal as no soldiers are visible, signaling a calm poststrike scene.
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Paria
Paris
Army Officers Reprimanded in Salt Lake Capitalist's Wife Complaint
A Salt Lake City case reports army officers reprimanded after the wife of a local capitalist filed complaints about their actions toward her. The record notes official disciplinary measures and response from military authorities.
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Salt Lake
War Department Rebukes Utah Fort Officers After Mrs Newhouse Complaint
After Mrs. Samuel Newhouse complained at Fort Douglas East Lake City Utah Acting Secretary of War Oliver sent special inspector to investigate. The reprimands target Capt Brooks and Col Lockwood for conduct toward Mrs Newhouse and her party during a fort visit. Brooks defended actions saying speed risked a child’s safety. Oliver faulted Brooks and urged greater courtesy from Lockwood.
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East Lake City
Utah
Oliver
Benjamin Lockwood
Port Douglas
Brooks
Samuel Newhouse
Newhouse
Salt Lake
Hrooks
Omaha Express Firms Fail to Cut Rates under New Law
Nebraska express companies have not reduced rates by 24 percent as required by the new law passed in April and signed by the governor. The measure, with an emergency clause, went into effect immediately, but firms contest its validity while the attorney general weighs charges if the lower rates are not implemented promptly.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Winter Wheat and Rye Condition In April Bulletin
Washington reports the crop bureau bulletin shows winter wheat at 89.9 percent good or better on April 1, above 89.1 in 1906 and 91.6 in 1905 with a 85.3 ten year mean. Winter rye stands at 92.0 percent, up from 90.9 in 1905 and 92.1 in 1905 with an 89.2 ten year mean.
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Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Finds a New Sun Spot by Columbia Astronomer
New York Dr. Mitchell of Columbia University reports discovery of a sun spot as large as Brashear's, dated Feb. 13, near the meridian and center of unusual solar activity. He notes no expected violent atmospheric disturbances from the spot.
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New York
8. Mitchell
Columbia University
Brashear
Allegheny
Mitchell
Unsuccessful Kansas Border Dash Ends Empty Handed
Webb City reports Saxter Springs posse and Anti-Horse chiefs return from Indian territory after an alleged Wickliffe gang raid near Quapaw. Marshal Black shot at Baxter Springs. two horses and vehicles stolen. Big Jim Thompson of Tahlequah denies Wickliffes as culprits.
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Webb City
Saxter Springs
Anti-Horse Chief Association
Kansas
Indian Territory
Wicklige
Quapaw
Marshal Black
Baxter Springs
Big Jim Thompson
Tahlequah
Wickliffes
Negro Judge for Alabama Named by President
Booker T. Washington helps Oscar R. Hundley of Huntsville Alabama win a federal judgeship over Senate protests by Pettus and Morgan. Hundley had been appointed U S marshal last fall but was not confirmed. Pettus and Morgan plan to oppose the confirmation.
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Alabama
Washington
Booker T. Washington
Oscar R. Hundley
Huntsville
Ala
Morgan and
Pettus
Hundley
United States
Senate
Morgan
Graves Seeks Bryan Nomination Speech at Bryan Anniversary
Temple Graves editor of the Atlanta Georgian planned to urge William J. Bryan to nominate Theodore Roosevelt for president at the next Democratic national convention during the Bryan Anniversary club dinner in Chattanooga. He was not allowed to deliver that speech, though Graves had prepared it and arrived with the intention of addressing the club as originally planned.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Chattanooga
Tenny
John Temple Graves
Atlanta
William J. Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Graves
Western Cities Affected by Bucket Shop Wheat Scam
Testimony from A. Hicks and A. W. Harrin links a bucket shop setup to the Edwards Wood Co and related firms. The chamber of commerce seeks to halt quotations by the Supreme Board of Trade and Wisconsin Grain and Stock Co plus a Superior clearing house as defendants. Hicks says he was hired to trade wheat in St. Paul and Superior without orders, handling thousands of bushels with two Edwards Wood employees.
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Minneapolis
Minn
A. &. Hicks
Superior
A. W. Harrin
Focal Chamber of Commerce
St. Paul
Cincinnati
Louw ‘A
Omaha
Kansas City
Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Board of Trade
Wisconsin Crain and Stock Co
Superior Clowring House
Edwards Wood O
Hicks
Edwards Wood Co
Wood
Lee
Edwards Wood
Free Grain Hauling Sparks Omaha Council Bluffs Bargain
Omaha and Council Bluffs grain rates become parity as Chicago Great Western begins hauling grain free to Omaha. The move undercuts Union Pacific by charging $2 per car to elevators on certain tracks, while Union Pacific sought higher rates. Interstate Commerce Commission ruling supports UP right to raise fees for that service, impacting futures and market pricing.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Backe
Council Bluffs
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Chicago, Great Western
Union Pacife
Interstate Commerce On
Union Pacific
Great Western
Chicago
Lower Schedule Set for Western Rail Trains
Omaha reports Western railroads plan to slow all trains starting June 9 after a conference of general passenger agents. The agreement includes Union Pacific Rock Island Northwestern Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington with others expected to join. The move follows rate cuts by western legislatures.
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Omaha
Neb
Western
Jason Pacific
Oma‘s
Union Pacifc
Rock Island
Northwestern
Great Northen
Northern Pacific
Flurlington
Justice to Germany Speech of Ambassador Tower
A Cologne telegram quotes Ambassador Tower’s dinner remarks at the Manhattan Club in New York. The envoy’s tone is praised as friendly to Germany and its people, and the message notes he has long known Germany and is regarded as a shrewd observer of German methods.
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Ambassador Tower
Cologne
Berlin
Manhattan Club
New York
Alma
Germany
Coroner's jury rules death self-inflicted for Fetten case
A coroner's jury in Chicago found that Frank Fetten aged 25 died by his own actions after a head wound. The verdict states he died at Hahan Mann Hospital three weeks after the bullet injury, with his father alleging a Swift & Company watchman in Kansas City caused the death.
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Chicago
Frank Fetten
Hahanmann Hospital
Fetten
Swift & Company
Kansas City
Kaw
Two Burlington Farmers Murdered in Fort Scott Robbery Attempt
Joseph McKuletry aged about 65 and Jose Salava aged 35, residents of Burlington, Kan, were poisoned by a stranger Monday night in Fort Scott while traveling to Springfield, Mo. Strychnine found in their stomachs. both died minutes after discovery in a dark side street. They had recently sold their farms and planned to relocate.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Joseph McKuletry
Jose Salava
Burlington
Springfield
Brooklyn Man Held Over In Chicago Murder Case
New York resident Frank J. Constantse Jr. faces delay in transport for the January murder of Mrs. Arthur W. Gentry in Chicago. He must sign a waiver before DA John F. Clarke and Chicago officials before he can be moved from the city.
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New York
Frank J. Constantse, Jr
Chicago
Arthur W. Gentry
John F. Clarke
Brooklyn
Ef Aa
Lce Schuettler
Sheehen
Miners Win UMWA Pay Ruling Over Mining Basis
John L. Mitchell head of the United Mine Workers of America awarded miners 87 percent per ton on a mine run basis rather than screened coal. The decision binds both parties and ends a lengthy dispute affecting about 1,000 miners across Spadra Arkansas and the district, with ties to Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Spadra
Arkansas
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
New York Philanthropist Funds Hypnosis for Girls
A wealthy New York woman, via Dr John J Quackenbos, funded hypnotic treatment for six 17 or 18 year old girls from the New Jersey Home for Girls at Trenton. The procedure, performed at Quackenbos home, involved half hour sleep sessions to erase perceived memories. One girl resisted and became briefly hysterical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Quackenbos
New Jersey
Dr. Quackenberg
Trenton
Tyr
Quackenbos
Traolf
Hair Oil and Beards Sought for John D Rockefeller
A New York report notes a bottle of hair oil sent to John D Rockefeller by a derelict customs case. Claims claim the oil would regrow hair, grow a two foot beard, and even supply whiskers if used. Also cited is a lozenge from Edinburgh sold for unpaid duties.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Edinburgh
Sam
University of Chicago
Ejects Tenant With Fire in Wyoming Town
James Keeshan of Atlantic City Wyoming admitted setting fire to a house he owned in Shoshon to eject tenant Michael Brandon who owed rent and refused to vacate. The blaze ruined the residence and all personal property, with Brandon narrowly escaping.
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Shoshon
Keeshan
Brandon
Boy Finds Relief After Corn Grain In Nose Is Sneezed Out
In Hill Church, Emanuel Weller, one year old, endured three months with a corn grain lodged in his nose after playing with kernels in December. A doctor failed to remove it and various irritants were tried without success. He finally sneezed, and the grain dislodged and flew from the nostril.
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Pennysbureg
Emanuel
M. Weller
Hill Church
Eddyville will provides funds for dual monuments
In Ottumwa Iowa the will of the late Mrs L Benedict was filed for probate. It directs a total of 400 dollars for erecting two monuments. One honors her husband J H Benedict his former wife and their child. The second memorial honors the testator herself with her son and daughter if she is laid to rest beside her children.
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Simpson County
Hfe
Mississippi
L. A. Hutchineon
Crystal Springs
Will Taylor
Jackson
Ottumwa
Child’s Drawing Sparks Parental Inquiry
A boy named Robbie hides concern while presenting a drawing to his mother. He nonchalantly explains that if it’s his father he’s drawing, he plans to “pet a tall to it and have it for a dog,” revealing a mix of embarrassment and whimsy in a domestic moment from Lippincott’s.
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Robbie
Papa
Lippincott
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