Mississippi State News On A and M school of engineering
Mississippi State Universitys A and M school of engineering at Starkville is an expanding factor in state development. The four divisions mechanical electrical civil and mining offer thorough theoretical and practical instruction with shared core courses and two engineering majors. Faculty listings and program details are provided alongside notes on Piney Woods soil prospects and a Pearl River county farmers nine bales of cotton from six acres, illustrating regional agricultural potential.
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M. Fchool
Apne Ae
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Starkville
School of Engineering
B. M. Walker
J. W. Fox
Albert Barnes
C. V W. Ard
W. N. Logan
Charles Hancock
R. C. Carpenter
T. M. Spinks
J. E. McKell
W. W. Freeman
H. EK. Pigford
Piney Woods
Mississippi
Pearl River County
Watson to Test Cotton Culture in Cuba With New Seed
Former Mississippi resident W Y Watson now a sugar planter in Cuba plans to plant select long staple cotton seeds early next year. He notes Cuban cotton grows tall and boils well but lacks natural frost to end growth, a challenge to achieving ripe bolls. Watson recalls John C Calhoun’s view that cotton cannot thrive below frost and that America would dominate the fleece trade.
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W. Y. Watson
Cuba
Port Gibson
Watson
John C. Calhoun
America
National Guard Receives 1000 Rifles and Aide General Recommends Amendments
The adjutant-general received last week 1,000 magazine rifles for the National Guard to be distributed at once. Gen. Henry recommended amendments to align the National Guard with the Dick bill requirements.
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Adjutant-General
National Guard
Gen. Henry
Contractors replace Black labor with European workers in Yazoo City project
Yazoo City water and sewer job confronts contractors with a labor dispute as they replace Black workers with Swedes and Italians after weeks of discontent. They claim Negro laborers refuse to hustle, threatening to fill all positions with new workers to complete the project.
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Yazoo City
Chicago
Senator McLaurin Receives Notice On New Rural Route
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow informs Senator McLaurin that a rural free delivery route will begin from Jackson on December 15 with one carrier. The route runs northeast to Lucknow in Rankin County. Numerous routes have been established in the state in past month with more planned for December.
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United States
McLaurin
Bristow
Jackson
Lucknow
Rankin County
Cotton receipts rise at Hazlehurst with 3000 bale gain
Hazlehurst reports cotton receipts up to date show a gain of 3000 bales over last year. Farmers rush to town to sell at current prices and gins are swept clean. The week ended with a 28 percent drop from the prior week, with several days free of rain and most farmers finishing picking. half the cotton is already gathered while few fields hold cotton.
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Hazlehurst
Meridian Public Schools Board Hears Scriptural Readings Objections
The Meridian board of trustees discussed objections to reading scripture and daily prayers at the new high school's opening. A weekly minister from a different denomination was to officiate with city pastors invited to take turns. After deliberation, the board decided to make no change.
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Meridian Public Schools
Beauvoir Home Receives Free Lumber For Improvements
Superintendent Stone reports saw mills in the area donated five carloads of lumber to Beauvoir Home and railroads agreed to haul it free. The lumber will be used for fences outbuildings and other improvements. Courtesy of the mills and railroads is appreciated.
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Stone
Beauvoir Home
Banks Reporters Expect Full Quarter Statements This Week
Auditor Cole anticipated distributing the last quarter bank statement within the week. Many banks have not yet reported, but officials expect all statements to arrive soon. Mississippi banks appear in a prosperous condition based on received statements.
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Cole
Mississippi
Rhodes Scholarships for Oxford Granted at Ole Miss
The University of Mississippi issues a pamphlet on Cecil Rhodes scholarships for Oxford University. Mississippi is entitled to two awards. The first selection will be made in May 1904. Applicants who wish to take the examination should contact Chancellor Fulton at the University.
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University of Mississippi
Cecil Rhodes
Oxford University
Mississippi
Fulton
United States
American Union
University of Oxford
England
Oxford
Rhodes Scholars
Rhodes
Train reaches Laurel on inaugural Mobile to Laurel run
The first Mobile Jackson and Kansas City Railroad train arrived in Laurel last week. Engine No. 50 with a private car led the run from Mobile to Laurel. Superintendent R. H. Dobbs Jr. and General Manager Dewey led the inspection party. They will travel North tomorrow. Passenger service between Laurel and Mobile begins December 10.
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Mobile
Jackson
Special election set for floater seat in Hinds Yazoo counties
The governor orders a December 8 special election to fill the vacancy from F. B. Neal's death with candidates J. P. Thompson and H. A. Graves. The same day elects a county surveyor and Jackson city treasurer.
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Hinds
Yazoo
F. B. Neal
J.P. Thompson
A. D. Graves
Jackson
Religious census at Millsaps College shows church membership lead
A Millsaps College religious census of 190 respondents finds 142 members, 11 with some church preference, and 6 with no church preference. Denominations list shows the Methodist lead by a large margin.
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Millsaps College
Trade group weighs boll weevil threat and hay embargo
The Vicksburg board of trade discussed the possible invasion by the Mexico Texas boll weevil and the idea of embargoing Texas hay and grain used as import vehicles. It was decided to petition the governor and legislature, with a relief memorial to be prepared and submitted next year.
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Vicksburg Board of Trade
Texas
Department of Archives seeks missing legislature bios
Director Rowland announced he has biographical data for all legislators except about twenty five or thirty. The department sent out the sixth call for the data and warned nonrespondents must submit their information within the next few days to be included in the statistical register.
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Rowland
Department of Archives and History
Legislative races grow intense as campaigns flood lawmakers
Candidates press lawmakers with mail requests to vote for them for state offices. The senate and house will elect officers, appoint a state librarian from many candidates, and choose a Supreme Court clerk. The speaker race dominates other contests.
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Senate
House
Supreme Court
Mississippi truck farmers plan new canning factories
Within six months the truck farming area in South Mississippi will gain several canning plants. The Collins factory started last year with a 15 percent dividend and a Columbia company is forming to build a similar operation. Farmers intend to ship produce to northern markets while prices stay high and use the rest for canneries.
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Mississippi
Collins
Columbia
Mississippis Cotton Picked At Two-Thirds Maturity
Two thirds of Mississippi cotton has been picked according to cotton men familiar with the situation. It is estimated the entire crop will be picked early in December. Farmers rush to market to take advantage of high prices then prevailing.
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Mississippi
Brandon residents press depot move to town center
A public meeting of Brandon citizens discussed moving the Alabama and Vicksburg depot closer to town. The current site, a mile and a half from Brandon, has hindered local growth and spurred talks with railroad officials.
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Brandon
Alabama and Vicksburg
Synagogue Fire Destroys Natchez Temple
Temple B Nai Israel in Natchez was gutted by a fire several days ago with losses about 20000 dollars and 4000 dollars insured. Authorities cite overheated flue and defective electric light wires as the fire’s two causes.
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Natchez
B’nai Israel
Gunnison Druggist Meek Killed by City Marshal
D. W. Meek a prominent Gunnison druggist was killed by City Marshal E. M. Allen last week. The marshal struck a resisting prisoner with his pistol causing the weapon to explode and the bullet pierced Meek's right lung, killing him at once.
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D. W. Meek
Gunnison
E. M. Allen
Allen
Meek
Ice Plant Capacity Doubled to Thirty Tons Daily
Yazoo City Ice and Coal Company announces an immediate doubling of its ice plant capacity to thirty tons per day, expanding production at the facility.
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Yazoo City
Mississippi Railroad Wreck Toll Reported for Two Years
The commission's statistical report shows twenty two people killed by railroad trains in Mississippi over two years and four hundred forty injured, with most victims being railroad employees.
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Mississippi
Forest fires sweep delta region causing evacuations
Reports across the state describe woods and grass on fire with extensive damage to fields and cabins. Smoke forces some families to move out as the past week brings worry and disruption, especially in the delta area.
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Delta
Franklin man dies in gate accident near Tunica
Ed Farmer of Franklin Tennessee died in a strange incident last week while delivering a large steel range. His head became caught between a projection and the range as he tried to drive through a gate, causing a fatal neck fracture.
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Ed. Farmer
Franklin, Tenn
Tunica
Jackson College Dedicated After Months of Construction
Jackson College, a Negro educational institution in Jackson, was dedicated last week after months of erecting and preparation. The ceremony marked the formal opening of the facility serving local students and the broader community.
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Jackson College
Jackson
Winona Cotton Exchange Projects 1903 04 Crop at 10194383 Bales
The Winona Cotton Exchange estimates the cotton crop for 1903 04 at 10 194 383 bales. The figure reflects anticipated production amid market forecasts and regional conditions affecting yield.
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Winona Cotton Exchange
Pastry cooling tips and New York mayor’s costs noted
An article fragment discusses cooling pastries in a warm room to avoid heaviness. It notes Seth Low’s mayoral term costing about 150000 dollars, including out of pocket entertainments for guests and a Rye summer residence. It also recounts a scene in the House appropriations committee with Speaker Cannon and an incoming speaker joke.
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Seth Low
New York
Prince Henry of Prussia
Rye
Whitfield Reports Big Jump in Rural School Days
Mississippi State Superintendent Whitfield reports two years of schooling show rural districts increasing days of instruction from 90.2 to 110 per year while urban and separate districts expand. White teachers earn about 3 dollars more on average. black teachers gain only six tenths more.
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Whitfield
Yee
Isceessss
Cscceciense
ATS
Numier
Serer
Ureoisten
Ae Vies
Tops
Witte
Golo
Avera
Atte
Shil
Ersssaese
Pee Ee
Anes
Sean
Iene Hee
Seos
County Upils Ates
Power to Present Landmark State Department Report
Secretary of State Power nears completion of a two year data report for the next legislature. The forthcoming document promises a highly interesting industrial showing and a staggering set of figures. It highlights Power's role in recording new corporations chartered in the State and chronicles earlier data releases.
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Power
Secretary Power
Coahoma County Urges Strict Game Laws Enforcement
Citizens push to enforce laws on buying and selling game fish and curb non resident hunting. Board of supervisors may appoint game wardens to seize shipped game and confiscate guns and dogs. Residents warn of self help including poisoning dogs used by non residents. Drummers who hunt in the area are watched with keen interest.
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Coahoma County
Board of Supervisors
Coahoma
Insurance firms plant many new agencies in Mississippi
Large insurers expand in Mississippi with numerous new agencies. Among those establishing new offices are the Liverpool London Globe Phoenix of Hartford Insurance Company of North America North British Mercantile German American Virginia State Springfield Fire Marine German of Freport and Niagara.
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Mississippi
Liverpool & London & Globe
Phoenix of Hartford
Insurance Company of North America
North British & Mercantile
Virginia State
Springfield Fire & Marine
German of Freport
Niagara
Opening New Mail Route to Rankin County
The rural free delivery route from Jackson into Rankin county will open December 15. Postmaster R O Edwards has authority to begin service mid December and rider J R Jones has been selected.
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Jackson
Rankin County
R. O. Edwards
Department At
Washington
J. R. Jones
Issaquena County Posts Sharp Drop in Cotton Bales
The Roll ing Fork Pilot notes Issaquena County produced only 8,000 bales this season, far below its normal 24,000. The paper warns delta counties face large shortages, though Issaquena’s drop is especially severe.
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Issaquena
Delta County
Rolling Fork
Delta
Pearsons Donates Civil War Battery Muster Roll
J. W. Pearsons of Jackson gave the muster roll of the old Stanford battery to Director Rowland of the department of archives and history. The battery was organized at the start of the Civil War at Grenada and the document came through Pearsons' uncle who was its captain and namesake.
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J. W. Pearsons
Jackson
Rowland
Department of Archives and History
Stanford Battery
Grenada
Mr. Pearsons
Mosby Bros Steam gin and saw mill burned near Lauderdale
The Mosby brothers steam gin and saw mill plant near Lauderdale was burned a few days ago along with lumber and forty bales of cotton. Estimated loss is $5,000 with no insurance.
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Mosby Bros
Lauderdale
Fire Destroys Saw Mill Near Belen
A. Fowler’s saw mill six miles southwest of Belen was destroyed by fire last week. The origin is unknown and there was no insurance. Loss estimated around $3000 while the lumber stack in the yard was saved.
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Belen
A. Fowler
Riverside Bank at Marks Forms Officers for Opening
Stockholders met on the 25th to organize the Riverside Bank at Marks by electing officers. The bank will open for business January 1.
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Riverside Bank
Marks
Household cookery notes on bread tea and pickles
A fragmented guide describes buttering bread in plates and proper use of forks, slicing meat, and transferring to the right hand. It covers peppers pickle prep from boiling to brine, making sweet pickle, and serving with meats. Also describes bread rings toasted in butter, pea gratin garnished with cream, and using pie paste scraps for luncheon and cheese topped pastries.
Indictments for Chicago Bandits Grow in Number
Chicago Nov. 20 grand jury indictments vote against Harvey Van Dine Peter Neidermeier Emil Roeski and Gustav Marx in a spree of murders linked to a Indiana manhunt. Van Dine faces five murder charges Neidermeier four Marx four and Roeski one. Illinois will not hear of two Indiana killings yet aims for swift trial.
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Chicago
Harvey van Dine
Peter Neidermeier
Emil Roeski
Indiana
Gustav Marx
Quinn
van Dine
Neidermeier
Marx
Roeski
Chicago bandit confesses to more crimes for mother's reward
Peter Niedermeier, a 21 year old gang member tied to Chicago robberies, offers to testify to a string of train hold ups and burglaries if the rewards go to his mother. He names incidents from Kentucky to Indiana and Iowa, and confirms details with railroad officials and police.
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Chicago
Peter Neidermeier
van Dine
Marx
Roeski
Neidermeier
O'Neill
Illinois Central Limited Express
Paducah
Barnes
Butler
Nev
Chicago & Northwestern
Boon
Baltimore & Ohio
Edgemoor
Ind
W. Riley
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Dougherty
Lathrop
Clyborn Station
Paducah, Ky
Ilinois Central
Red Hooper Captured After Fatal Shooting in Indiana
Harry alias Red Hooper was captured in Tiffin Ohio after fleeing with Sheriff Payne of Fairmont Indiana who was killed en route to the police station for burglary charges. Hooper arrived on a Big Four train from Springfield. authorities will hold him for the Fairmont marshal's death. The Elkhart Paper Co. was placed in receivership by Judge Ferrall in Elkhart Indiana. Salisbury Missouri sees sale of the Press-Spectator to Joe Ritzenthaler, who takes possession. Gallemore had run the paper 18 years.
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Elkhart Paper Co
Elkhart
Ind
Indiana National Bank of Elkhart
Ferrall
Samuel Winer
Salisbury
Joe Ritzenthaler
Huntsville
J. F. Gallemore
Press-Spectator
Gallemore
Roosevelts stance on Wood Runcie Brooke dispute
President Roosevelt said Gen. Wood’s promotion could be withdrawn if it was proven he inspired the Runcie article criticizing Gen. Brooke. Wood denied directing the piece and said he was shocked by its publication. Runcie testified the article was written at his prompting. Baker’s testimony awaited to determine who faces punishment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gen. Wood
James E. Runcie
Brooke
War Department
Runcie
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Madh. Runele
Santiago
Ray Stannard Baker
Baker
Wood
Maj Runcie
Maj. Runcie
Live Stock Exposition Opens in Chicago Big Show at Union Stock Yards
Chicago opens a record cattle sheep and horse exposition at Union stock yards with 11,000 entries across 65 acres. Crescens the trotting king and Dan Patch the pacer head a field of 400 horses. The Horse Fair painting by Rosa Bonheur will open each evening as a feature.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Dexter Park
Crescens
Dan Patch
Rosa Bonheur
Five Cent Dispute Ends in Murder on South Side
Marcus Sheehan, a guard on the South Side elevated line, was shot and killed by James Berganus, a State Street restaurant proprietor, after a dispute over five cents. With 15 cents in his pocket, Sheehan offered to pay 20 cents later, but Berganus demanded payment now. Berganus fled after discarding the body and remains at large.
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Chicago
Marcus Sheehan
James Berganus
State Street
Sheehan
Berganus
Man Who Sold Murder Suspect's Buggy Traced Across States
Frank Strube, charged with murder of Alice Henninger, is being tracked after the Edina Missouri sale of the suspect’s buggy to John Daley. Blood stains on cushions and box indicate ties to the crime. Strube bought a Fort Madison Iowa ticket at Burkland station and is sought by Sheriff Brooker.
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Edina
Fort Madison
Havana
Ill
Frank Strube
Alice Henninger
Brooker
Strube
John Daley
Burkland
Coal Land Deal Valued At $100000 In Greene County
Terre Haute Indiana reports the Pennsylvania-Indiana Coal Co with Washington Pa capitalists and WV incorporation has closed a cash purchase of coal land in Greene County worth 100000 dollars. It is described as the largest single coal land deal in the state to date.
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Pennsylvania-Indiana Coal Co
Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Washington
Train crew under arrest over Tremont wreck
UrbanaIll Nov 30 Engineer George Decker held responsible by the coroner s jury for the Big Four wreck near Tremont that killed 16 was arrested here by Sheriff Clay of Tazewell county Conductor Hastings of Indianapolis in charge of the train was arrested on the same charge
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Urbana
Ill
George Decker
Tremont
Clay
Tazewell County
Hastings
Indianapolis
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Ade
Neldermeier
Illinois
T. J. Sovea
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