Mississippi rural fair premiums and river improvement plans
The tri county fair board of DeSoto Panola and Tate counties announces liberal premiums for sericultural crops household products and livestock. A survey of the Black River aims to boost navigation and allow small craft year round. Also covered are a Shaw rally with politicians and educators a poisoning incident in Yama City road contracts in Avioms county a tuberculosis talk in Booneville and various local incidents and appointments across Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
DeSoto
Panola
Tate
Department of Livestock and Poultry
Popular Duke of Connaught as Canada’s next Governor General
A May rule in Canada suggests the Duke of Connaught, brother of the late King Edward, could be the next governor general. The article notes the royal family’s historic ties to Ottawa and Rideau Hall, the social costs, and the duke's 60 years of age with three children and Princess Patricia as a key figure.
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Edward
Ottawa
Canada
Duke of Connaught
Victoria
Dominion
Marquis of
Lorne
Duke of Argyle
Rideau Hall
Government House
Princess Victoria
Emperor William
Alice Maud Mary
Czarina
Russia
Alfred
Duke of
Edinburg
Leopold
Duke of Albany
Helena
Christian of
Schleswig
Holstein
Louise
Argyle
Beatrice
Henry of
Rattenberg
Patricia
England
Ireland
Empire
Duke
Land Grabbing Graft Against Indian Heirs Highlighted
Congressional investigators exposed schemes where guardians abused allotted Indian land in Oklahoma. Reports include guardians selling 10 acres for 2410 with proceeds misused, and cases where minors received far less than land values. Guardians threaten further sales to recover alleged deficits.
Cotton prospects brighten in eastern belt amid rains and weevil activity
Memphis report notes 3 weeks of improvement east of the Mississippi with late crop and frost risk. Weevils are active in Louisiana and Mississippi, hindering progress as rains offer some relief and regional drought fears ease in places. Parachute jumper Prince dies after belt mishap at Soter Lake field in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Louisiana
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
Carolinas
Georgia
Loulvinna
Two Negroes Shot to Death in Woodbury Farm Dispute
In Woodbury Georgia the two negroes Love land and son were killed by a white mob after they allegedly spread word that corn was stolen by Oscar Parks and his brothers. The men demanded retraction, then fired. both victims died at their doorstep.
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Henry Forster
Vicksburg
Woodbury
Loveland
Som
Oscar Parks
Young Parka
Luxuries Imported to U S Reach Record in 1919
Washington reports luxuries imported into the United States in 1919 total 1050 million dollars, surpassing 1907 by over 25 million and more than double 1900. The year’s figures include diamonds and precious stones 45 million, laces and embroideries 46.1 million, tobacco and cigars 27 million, wine and antiquors 22 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of Labor and Commerce
General's Widow In Need Near Morningside Park
The widow of General George W. von Schaick, famed for Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg, was found living in furnished rooms near Morningside Park in want of everyday comforts. She writes that the 15 month old death of the general left only a small life insurance policy to rely on.
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New York
Morningside Park
Hig
George W. von Schaick
Chancellorsville
Fredericksburg
von Schaick
Reunion Dates Set for United Confederate Veterans Twenty-First Meet
Official notice from Gen. William B. Mickle assigns May 16 17 and 18 as the 1901 reunion dates. The gathering will be in Little Rock Arkansas, aligning with Mobile’s prior decision.
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New Orleans
United Confederate Veterans
William B. Mickle
Lirste Rock
Ark
Mobile
Four Ride in Aeroplane near Mineola Sets Record
A historic flight near Mineola on Hampstead Plains saw Charles FQ Willard carry three passengers in his biplane for about a quarter mile at roughly twenty feet altitude. Volunteers R G Patterson Archie Albin and H M Willard rode in various positions until all were safely landed.
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New York
Hampstead Plains
Mineola
Charles FQ Willard
Willard
R. G. Patterson
Archie Albin
H. M. Willard
Wendling Returned to Louisville After Long Detective Chase
Louisvile Sheriff brings Joseph Wendling back to face trial for the murder of Alma Kellner. The 13 000 mile return trip from San Francisco ends a chase described as one of the longest in detective history. The case hinges on circumstantial evidence cited by Edward Tierney of the board of public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvile
Joseph Wendling
Louisville
Little Alma Kellner
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Wendling
San Francisco
Edward Tierney
The
Board of Public Safety
Riot dispersed by police in Atlanta during gubernatorial race debate
Reports describe police using heavy autos to scatter a crowd of about a hundred rioters in Atlanta as they argued over the Hoke Smith and Joe Brown gubernatorial race. Other items note Senator Heyburn's disruption at a Seattle reception and flooding devastation in Tokyo with 30 000 Tokyo houses submerged.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Joe Brown
Seattle
Wash
W. B. Heyburn
Idaho
T. R. Hamer
Diane
Col Hamer
Tokyo
Tokio
Caterpillars Ravage Washington Shade Trees
In Washington shade trees are under attack from a large invasion of caterpillars stripping foliage rapidly. Property owners join in the effort to repel the pests, but caretakers admit limited prospects to halt the damage. The article notes fears for the trees' survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Graft Allegations Hit Winois Central in Chicago
Monday reports allege Winois Central firms fraudulently secured about 500000 by padding installation costs for a new telephone and electric block signal system. A conspiracy is also said to have caused coal billed to the utility to be diverted and sold to wholesale dealers. In Texas, a heavy rain across central and southeastern areas is seen as a potential salvation for the cotton crop and relief from drought in the Houston district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Houston
Texas
Woman Strangles Dog in Washington with Bare Hands
Miss Maud Barbour a young woman of Washington strangled a large apparently mad dog that attacked her with her bare hands. She received a slight wound up the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Miss Maud Barbour
Miss Barbour
Grafters Pay Back Cash in Memphis Car Fraud Case
A Chicago Illinois Central Railroad memo states Memphis Car Company will repay $200,000 of an $800,000 fraud amount tied to repairing freight cars. Former officials have refunded about $180,000 to the company without immunity from criminal prosecutions. Prosecutions will continue with municipal court actions aimed at arresting the offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Umlinoke Antral Railroad
Memphis Car Company
Winois Central
Illinois Central
Prosecution Promise Echoes Across Alabama
President J T Harahan denounces conspirators linked to a fraud against the Tibiriods Cwmtrml railway investors. He vows no guilty man escape punishment and says the railroad will cooperate fully with the state attorney's office, with detectives' evidence at prosecutors' disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaty
J. T. Harahan Imeel
Harahan
McMurray Contract Probe Tells Of Profit Arrangements
Congressional investigators heard testimony in Oklahoma about a proposed sale of fifty million dollars in Bia lam contracts. Richard C Adams said he planned to take five percent of profits from the McMurray deal and would ensure McMurray paid him one per cent of all money received, alleging prior double crossing.
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McAlester
Ohio
Congressional Investiganig Committees
Carter
Fourth
Oklahoma
Richard C. Adams
Washington
Adams
McMurray
MD Adams
Burke
Cotton Lading Concessions and Night Riders Turmoil
New Orleans banker S J Wexler reports possible concessions by English bankers on cotton bill guarantees as a London conference Sept 5 may modify demands. In Kentucky masked Night Riders attack Mary Buchanan home at Gresham, Green county. New York labor law requires employer to compensate injured worker regardless of fault starting Sept 1.
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New Orleans
S. J. Wexler
Europe
Mr. Werler
London
America
Glasgow
Gresham
Green County
Mary Buchanan
New York
Negro athletes barred from national meet entries
Announcement from the secretary of the southern division of the A A U states that entries of Negro athletes made by metropolitan clubs will not be accepted for the national meet in October. In Atlanta Col Theodore Roosevelt will address the State Conservation Congress on October 8 and has accepted an invitation to speak at the Uncle Remus Day celebration.
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Shaw
Leroy Percy
Gov
Noel
Fox, Smith
Markham
Muddle
Hilbo
James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
Lauderdale Springs
New Orleans
Southern Division
Atlanta
Theodore Roose
State Conservation Congress
Col
Roosevelt
Uncle Remus
Oshkosh Minister Resigns Pulpit Over Political Rifts
Rev Daniel Wood Ward pastor of a Methodist church in Omro resigns his pulpit due to refusal to quit politics. The move follows tensions within the Oshkosh area church community as leaders navigate political involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Daniel Woodward
Omro
Politica
Jacob and Esau and the Night of Struggle
A preacher reflects on Jacob wrestling with the angel at Jabbok, portraying the struggle as a test of character. It argues that the painful path yields growth, survival of the fittest in spirit, and a new life after divine encounter, with emphasis on prayer, mercy, and divine aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Eaan
Esau
Peace and happiness through faith and labor
A reflective note on peace as the calm of conscience through the atonement and Christ's blessing. It describes peace as love in nature, serenity of soul, and a life of work one loves under merciful guidance. The excerpt emphasizes simple faith and a forgiving, gracious Lord.
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Christ
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Help
A testimonial from Mrs. William Aurens of Chicago credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from falling, inflammation, and related female disorders. The ad touts cures for inflammation, ulceration, displacements, fibroid tumors, irregularities, pains, backache, indigestion and nervous prostration. It invites women to write for confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Aurens
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham Laboratory
Lymm
Mass
E. Pinkham
Desert Horror Dies After Desert Exhaustion Near Death Valley
Arch Campbell of the Last Chance mining property in Death Valley traveled to Goldfield to identify a desert victim found exhausted and unclothed. The man, badly sunburned and delirious with a swollen tongue, was taken to camp but died within an hour after drinking water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Campbell
Death Valley
Goldfield
Campbell
The Summer Girl and the Two Week Visitor
A light dialogue where a girl boasts of preferring a genuine young man with real spending money over a distracted fiancé who never spends. She notes a two week stay with about $200 in his roll as the desirable pairing.
At the Shore Scene with Polly Dolly and Judge
A brief dialogue depicts Polly wondering how a dolly man keeps a wide straw hat on in the wind as they discuss vacuum pressure and the judge weighs in on the odd exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Dolly
You Know Them Is That A New Hobby He Is Riding
A fragmented caption noting a man riding a horse with a new bit and bridle drawing attention. The quote hints at curiosity about a hobby, contrasting it with his familiar frayed habits. No further context or names are readable.
Wealth Misconception Stirs Debate on Happiness
Editorial notes that money does not equate to happiness and argues that a person with a million dollars is not inherently more content than someone with a single dollar. The piece discusses value, contentment, and the limits of wealth as a life measure.
Ready to serve from the box with cream or milk
The note describes a product that can be served directly from its box with the option to add cream or milk, emphasizing convenience for immediate use. It highlights simple preparation and versatility for personal taste.
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Jabbok
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