Delta Drainage and Prosperity urged by Illinois farmer
An Illinois farmer writes Clarkdale Register urging Delta drainage as essential for prosperity. He cites Georgia as a model, argues tile drainage improves profits, reduces labor, and stabilizes farming, predicting Clarksdale and the Delta becoming a leading cotton region with widespread land improvement and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkadale Register
Georgia
Thorgia
Mississippi
Delta
Egypt
Calls for Better Roads Across Counties
The writer notes communications from several counties seeking time to build interest in improving roads. He argues roads are essential and not costly if managed well, citing examples from other places and noting progress in Mississippi counties using efficient methods. He emphasizes demonstrating poor reads and sharing successful experiences to gain support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Good Roads Movement Proposed in Mississippi
G C Falconer of Shubuta suggests starting a state wide good roads movement and establishing a permanent good roads column in the Southern Farm Gazette. He urges cooperation, reports progress in counties, and invites others to join to improve roads and boost agricultural growth, schools, and mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Falconer
Shubuta
Southern Farm Gazette
H. Se Blakeske
Mississippi
Mississippi Agriculture Chief Seeks Market Ideas
The commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce invites community input on syrup production for the market. A survey from last fall aims to expand participation and promote diversification, highlighting hominy as a rising preferred crop for Mississippi farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enite
Alora County to Hold Stock Show Instead of Fair
Alora county will not host a county fair this year but will commence a central stock and premium show. The event aims to highlight Alcorn's stock raising, with hopes for a future regular county fair in Corinth. Lawrence county voters will decide this week on contracting road work as a step to improve public roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alora County
Alcorn
Corinth
Lawrence County
Dry Weather Complaints Slow Texas Crop Progress
The report notes rain has aided most regions except Texas and northern Mississippi, with drought thinning expected picking times. Arkansases and northern Mississippi show some improvement where rain fell, but overall conditions vary. late maturity remains evident and boll weevil damage is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Texas
Arkansas
Mie
Anti kissing crusade echoed in Cairo sermon
In Cairo Reverend L D Hass denounced the soul kiss and hand holding as social ills. He urged renewed anti kissing effort, branding modern romance and drama as corrupting youths, and even criticized Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet as part of a dangerous curricular influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Hass
Bass
Shakespeare
NO LOGICAL PANIC EXCUSE
Former secretary of the treasury Leslie M. Shaw argues that America’s wealth from farms mines forests and factories remains robust with ongoing rail travel and wages. He says industrial ability to pay dividends is not tied to stock prices and finds no logical basis for serious economic panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leslie M. Shaw
Senator Dubois Appeals to Illinois Voters on Mormon Power
Senator Dubois spoke to about 3 000 people in Aurora Illinois urging voters to curb Mormon political influence. He warned polygamy persists among Mormons and said Utah law is politically controlled. He claimed Mormons already balance power in Oregon Nevada and threaten the U S Senate if unchecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Dubois
Idaho
United States
Utah
Wyoming
Oregon
Nevada
Senate
Two Army Companions Die in Missouri Stabbing Dispute
Victoria Missouri reports 61 year old George Ratton killed by 45 year old Capt. S J Waters during a dispute at a G A R ball. Waters seized a rusty bayonet war trophy and stabbed Ratton after a long friendship soured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
George Ratton
S. J. Waters
Waters
Ratton
Women to Present Grievances to Helen Gould in Chicago
Women members of the telegraphers union plan a memorial in person to Helen Gould chief stockholder of the Western Asian Telegraph Company New York detailing grievances. A Chicago meeting for women will be held this week with industrial workers and advocates for women's progress delivering addresses on the strike causes and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Telegraphers’ Union
Helen Gould
Western Asian Telegraph Company
New York City
Mrs Eddy Confronted by Masters in New Science Display
A scientific showcase features Mrs Eddy facing a set of Masters as a nimble wits demonstration by a noted scientist highlights clever technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masters
Scientist
Questioned for an Hour in Mrs Eddy Inquiry
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy faced a one hour examination at her home as three masters and counsel pressed to widen the inquiry. The evangelist appeared lucid and unconcerned, while counsel sought to argue that Christian Science teaching showed insanity, a question to be settled later by the masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concom
XN. H
Mary BK. G. Eddy
Christian Science Church
Aldrich
Hosea G. Parker
George F. Jolly
William E. Chandie
Frank S. Streeter
Mr. Eddy
Christian Spence
Eddy
Howe
Chandler
Streeter
Jodee Aldrich
Christian Science
Jolly
Italian Scientist Claims Discovery Enshrines Bodies
Rome based physicist Pignotti, under Professor Grassi, reports a chemical preparation to preserve human bodies in petrified and fresh states. By treating a corpse with the solution and submerging it in water, decomposition may be halted when the embalmings fluid is injected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Pignotti
Grassi
Youth Slain as Burglar in Hotel Fire
Elyria resident Dr George Peyton bartender at the Hotel Jackson was cremated when a two story annex of the hotel burned. Police say a burglar was slain in the blaze and the fire destroyed the annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
George Peyton
Jackson
Summer Cottages Burn at Old Orchard Maine
Fire destroyed summer cottages and hotels in Old Orchard Maine valued at 500900 dollars. No lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Maine
Body Found in Lake at Warsaw Ind Investigation Underway
The fragment notes a body found in a lake near Warsaw Indiana with a fifteen pound stone tied about the neck, suggesting an apparent suicide or foul play being investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Czar Returns From Swinemunde Conference
Emperor Nicholas reached Peterhof after returning from his imperial yacht trip to Swinemunde where he met with Emperor William of Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Swinemunde
St Petersburg
Russia
Nicholas
Peterhof
Emperor William of
Germany
Youth Charged With Bank Theft in Chicopee Case
Winfield Marson aged 16 was arrested in Oldtown Maise after allegedly stealing $5,000 from the Chicopee National Bank where he worked. He possessed a new suitcase with $10 cold certificates and treasury notes totaling $4,700 and 4,500 in his suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldtown
Maise
Treasury
Winfeld Marson
Chicopee
Mass
New Mexico Secretary Named
Washington, D. C. Natha Jaffa of Russell New Mexico was named secretary of New Mexico to replace Secretary Reynolds who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Washington, D. C
Natha Jaffa
Russell, N. M
New Morico
Reynolds
Comb Deflects Bullet in Melrose Park Tragedy
In Melrose Park Chicago, two women were shot. Salvina Pattman died. Latvina Award, Miss Pattman’s cousin, wrestled the revolver away from DeTrain who then killed himself. Salvina Pattman’s rejection led to the fatal attack as doctors report the bullet’s angle saved another life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose Park
Pattman
DeTrain
Latvina
Miner Dies After Fall at West Mines Shaft
Gailford Datts chert weighman at the West mines in Johnson City fell 300 feet from an up house into the shaft. He died on impact with every bone broken. Reed of Johnetos City reports the accident. the victim was 30 years old.
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Marion
Gailford Datts
West Mines
Johnson City
County
Man Reed
Johnetos City
Ardent Harp? Frank Wadman Arrested for Fire Attempt
Kenosha Wisconsin Fred Wadman age unknown was arrested on arson charges after allegedly setting a second floor fire while Mrs Lou ise Pohlman slept. The accused, who quarreled with the woman, reportedly planned to burn her alive and offered no statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Fred Wadman
Louise Pohlman
Noted Georgia politician Hiram Parks Dell dies at Inman Park
Col Hiram Parks Dell a renowned Georgia figure, last surviving member of the Second Confederate congress, four terms U S congressman, and presidential elector, died at his son George L. Mell home in Inman Park Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Hiram Parks Dell
Georgia
Confederate Congress
United States Congress
George L. Mell
Inman Park
Noted Iowa Philanthropist Plans Long Travel Giving
Weteter City reports Abraham Shimmer, described as Iowa's noted philanthropist, says he still has 5,000,000 dollars and will devote his time to traveling the state giving money to the needy. He vows to continue this charitable work if spared long enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weteter City
Abraham Shimmer
Iowa
Mrs Zela Gibbs Dies In Newport At 75
Newport Rhode Island Miss Zela Gibbs daughter of the late Senator Gibbs of South Carolina sister of the late Mire John Jacob Astor and aunt of William Walkherf Astor died at her home in Newport aged 75 well known in New York and Newport society
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport, R.I
Zela Gibbs
Senator Gibbs
South Carolina
Mire
John Jacob Astor
William Walkherf Astor
New York
Newport
Big Mile Plant Burned
Fire destroyed the plant of the Tuscalmomse Mills Co in Birmingham Alabama. Local authorities investigated the blaze and estimated damages ran into thousands of dollars with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Mile
Birmingham
Ala
Tuscalmomse Mills Co
Drowning in Salt Fork River Ends Five Family Outing
In Pondreek Oklahoma the Potter family and relatives were drowned when a seine entangled in deep water in Salt Fork river. W H Potter his daughter Eliza Potter WH bur Platt his stepson and Harris Potter his nephew all perished while boating or fishing together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pondreek
Okla
W. H. Potter
Eliza Potter
Whbur Platt
Harris Potter
Salt Fork River
Mob Overpowers Constable in Maple Hanging Case
A Tiptonville Tennessee constable was overpowered by a mob at Maple Kentucky and his prisoner Will Clifford a 30 year old Black man was taken from him and hanged Thursday night near Cliffon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burros
Tiptonville
Tenn
Maple, Ky
Will Clifford
Cliffon
Hughes to Visit Battlefields with Monument Commission
Gov. Hughes will accompany the monument commission on its tour to Gettysburg and Chickamauga battlefields on September 1, visiting Albany, New York en route.
Indiana Politician Sued for 10000 in Alienation Suit
Indianapolis based Clarence Beard a notable republican figure valued at 406000 faces a 10000 lawsuit filed by a husband for alleged alienation of affections with Mrs Heatherington. The case cites marital tensions and political prominence as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Clarence Beard
Heatherington
Fair Seeks Sunday Opening for Jamestown Exposition
Norfolk plan to open the Jamestown exposition on Sundays has been submitted by Director General Kiarr to Secretary of the Treasury Corieyoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Kiarr
of the Treasury
Corieiyou
Count Weds Clerk Nobleman Passes Up Wealth
The count marries his clerk and forgoes a large inheritance joining a love match. This surprising union pairs a noble title with a humble professional, signaling social shift and personal commitment over wealth.
Exclusive Set Prepares for Crest Bearing Suit and Alliance
A shaken social circle reports Count Leopoldo J. de Perria and allied heiresses steering a betrothal amid royal lineage claims. The wealthy Philadelphia scion and Punic family heirs face pressure from rival claimants while a Baltimore warehouse fire caused $54 in damages.
Secretary Birrell on St Patrick jewels recovery claim
In the House of Commons Leedee The Ireh secretary says the jewels of the Order of St Patrick stolen from Dublin Castle last month have not been traced or redeemed from any pawnbroker as claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedee
Ireh
Birrell
House of Commons
Order of St Patrick
Dublin Castle
Three Huntington Children Wounded After Father’s Death
Versailles reports the three children of the late Henry Huntington shot during their father’s suicide attempt by their brother Henry. Condition worsened and all are feared to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Henry Huntington
Henry
Woman Fined for Kiss in McKeesport Court
Mrs Kierney, 29, was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Coleman after kissing a man described as "cute" in Pittebuzz. She paid the fine and said it would happen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittebuzz
Three men charged in Omaha for killing Han Pak at restaurant
A complaint in district court charges Charles Pumphrey Basil Mullen and Will Almack with the murder of Han Pak a Chinese restaurant keeper. Almack was arrested in St Louis after traveling there with Pumphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Chargins Charles Pumphrey
Basil Mullen
Will Almack
Killime Han Pak
Almack
St. Louis
Pumphrey
Wheat Growers Demand Harvesters Along North Nebraska Line
Farmers along the Great Northern Railway in St Paul Minnesota unite to demand 10009 harvesters for the wheat crop. They offer average wages of 32 dollars a day to workers willing to operate harvest machines during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Minn
Great Northers Railway
Pereta
False report about Grover Cleveland’s health circulated
Cleveland physicians deny a false claim that former President Grover Cleveland suffered illness after a drive from Princeton New Jersey. He was reported to be at home and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Princetom
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Insurance Agent Faces Inquiry Over Missing Funds
An investigation into Frank A. War to, a special agent of the New England Mutual Insurance, uncovers an alleged shortage of $9.08 in his accounts after he vanished. The probe, conducted by investigators, seeks to determine how the loss occurred and whether further discrepancies exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Warto
New England Mutual Insurance
Haleey In Serious Condition After Appendicitis Operation
In San Francisco T. V. Haleey remains in critical condition after an appendicitis operation. Surgeons report little hope for a rapid or complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halary
San Francisco
Cal
T. V. Haleey
Dislocated Jaw Report Sparks Wednesday Incident
A brief incident in Evanevilc, Indiana, involves an individual yawning and causing a jaw dislocation. The event occurred Wednesday morning with no further details on injuries or authorities.
Packet Company to Carry Passenger to Boston Service
The Hambure American Steam Packet company informs the Associated Press it plans to add four passenger sailings to its current freight line to Boston Massachusetts Norris City Illinois. A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Willister living south of here drowned after falling into a ten gallon jar of water during parents absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris City
Explosion Aboard German Liner Killed Three Men
Reports from the port indicate an explosion tore through the North German Lloyd Kaiser Wilhelm II, killing three sailors and delaying the ship from sailing as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gold Dust Heist Reported Between Eagle and Rampart Alaska
Pairbansk Alaska reports the robbery of 53 pounds of gold dust valued at 12000 dollars from four registered mail sacks between Eagle and Rampart. No crew is identified for the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pairbansk
Alaska
Eagle
Rampan
Merger Rumors Hit Paper Industry Amid Mergers in New York
The article discusses potential mergers affecting the newspaper trade in New York and neighboring markets. It notes strong speculation about market consolidation, rising paper costs due to wood pulp exports from Canada, and the impact on small newspapers facing higher newsprint prices and possible price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern Owenles Cwewleriy
United Stan
Canada
Sassaman Case Jury Deliberates After Attorneys Close
Robert Sassaman of St Louis faces a jury after a week long trial for the murder of Carl Miller. Arguments concluded Friday at 6:30 pm with Judge Mradbay ordering no further deliberation tonight. Jury meals paused at 7:30. Sheriff Hudson and Deputy Falconer guard the panel. Prosecutor Ewing Cockrell opened for the state, followed by J K Talittle and A J Logan for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warressbers
Robert Sassaman
St. Louis
Chareer
Wth Klling
Carl Miller
Mradbey
Hudson
Falconer
Ewing Cockrell
J. K. Talitle
A. J Logan
Cockrell
Jamestown Exposition Attendance Breaks Record
In Jamestown Virginia attendance surpassed forty thousand as visitors entered the exposition grounds. Governor W. B. Glenn drew a remarkable ovation and stood at the center of Friday's ceremonies marking North Carolina Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksion
Jamestown
North Carolina
W. BR. Glenn
Bath Escaped Patient Caught At Dobbs Ferry
Louis C Bath, an insane patient who escaped from the state hospital on July 31, was captured at Dobbs Ferry. His arrest followed his mailing souvenir post cards to hospital officials from various loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michtown
Louis C. Bath
Dobbs Ferry
Abstinence Union Opens 37th Session in Cleveland
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America begins its 37th annual session in Cleveland Ohio with a solemn pontifical mass at the cathedral followed by general sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abstinence Union
Cleveland
Ohio
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Tragic Death In Zanesville Man From Ireland
James N. Ellis an unmarried man committed suicide in Zanesville Ohio by placing himself in boiling water then head first into a tub. He had arrived from Ireland a year ago and was found with a ring or keepsake in hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Ohio
James N. Ellis
Whee
Ireland
Missionaries Safe as Turkish Forces Cross Frontier
Constantinople reports Ambassador Leish Gan has received assurances from the Porte that American missionaries at Urumiah Persia are not in danger, despite Turkish forces crossing the frontier near Urumish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Leish- Gan
Porte
Urumiah
Persia
Urumish
Three men burned in gas engine explosion at Vandegrift
Three men at Vandegrift, Pennsylvania, were badly burned when a gasoline engine exploded during repairs. Authorities believe the injuries may be fatal as the blaze started after a torch ignited the fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitshoro
Vandegrift
Explosion wrecks glazing house at Jefferson powder mills
In Birmingham Alabama an explosion tore through the glazing house of the Jefferson powder mills. Authorities attributed the blast to powder overheating during the glazing process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson Powder Mills
Fire destroys town in Maryland race troubles spark
Dispatch from Princess Anne Somerset county Maryland reports a town fire started by incendiaries amid recent race troubles threatening total destruction. local authorities investigate and residents flee as flames gut buildings and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Princess Anne
Somerset County
Maryland
Berlin King Edward Arrives at Wilhelmshohe on Tuesday
Berlin King Edward arrived at Wilhelmshohe on Tuesday morning and will depart this evening for Austria. He plans to meet Emperor Francis Joseph during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
King Edward of
Wilhelmshohe
Orning
Orwards
Austria
Francis Joseph
Peonage Case Near Jury's Hards
In Beafort United States court evidence closed in the Kilne peonage case. Former Governor Jarvis opened the argument for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
E. A. Kilne
United States
Beafort
Jarvis
Cardinal Merry del Val Attacked by Mob in Marino
Cardinal Merry del Val papal secretary of state was surrounded by an anti clerical mob in Marino as he traveled on the way to Castle Candolfe. He was insulted and assaulted during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry del Val
Castle Candolfe
Italy
Marino
Cure for Kidney Trouble Promises Quick Relief
A long suffering patient with kidney issues describes ten years of pain and isolation before Kiser Pills provided relief. The testimonial claims rapid improvement and a cure after trying the medicine sold by Poster Milburn Co at 58 cents per box, Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuevo
Negeties
Reid
Milburn Co
Neffalo
Curious talk on Capt Bascomb and eerie warning
A South porch conversation reveals suspicions about Capt Bascomb and a warning to keep Mrs Tascomb uninformed. Nearby chatter mocks Bascomb as dangerous yet clever and hints at a violent past. A separate householder warns against harmless items causing household disasters, recounting ink mishap from a tall bottle.
That Woman Over There Hides Sorrow at the Table
A sympathetic observer notes a woman sitting silently at a table with a masklike face while her husband sits nearby ordering everything. The friend attributes the scene to boredom rather than malice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Local Visitor Mistakes Marsh Cattails for Sausage Sticks
A tourist staying at a farm house near salt water visits the marsh and, astonished by cattail growth, asks a local if sausages grow on sticks. The remark highlights rural humor and mistaken botanical/edible attribution.
Roped In Meets In Arena As Old Acquaintances Reunite
In an arena encounter two Mexican bells meet an old acquaintance. One asks how the other came to the gathering and the reply hints at being roped in. The exchange captures a brief, cryptic moment of reunion.
Grape-Nuts Promises Heavy Nourishment From Small Servings
Advertising copy touts Grape-Nuts as highly nourishing, claiming one pound equals the nourishment of ten pounds of meat bread wheat or oats. Testimonials describe weight changes and health benefits, noting natural preparation of wheat and barley and a suggested link to “The Road to Wellville” in packages.
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Moman
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