Mediation Ends Rail Strike at Cotton Belt Line
The federal board of mediation and conciliation settled a two year dispute on the St. Louis Southwestern Cotton Belt railroad. Conductor J. R. Tillman must be reinstated only if he agrees to withdraw his demand unconditionally. The railroad shall not discipline any involved men and both sides will abide by Judge Chambers.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Southwestern
Cotton Belt
Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
W. L. Chambers
Mediation Board
Washington, D. C
J. R. Tillman
Judge Chambers
Tillman
Notorious Cincinnati Bank Robber Shot After Daylight Heist
Automobilist bandit Frank G Hohl led a three hour crime spree in Cincinnati including daylight bank robberies at Provident Savings Bank West End, theft of a vehicle, and a pistol duel with Officer Seashaine. A police fight left Hohl wounded and believed dead or dying, while thirteen witnesses remain missing. Cashier Edward Hughes fired at Hohl but missed.
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Cincinnat
Frank G. Hohl
Certh
Cincinnati Banka
Hohl
West End
Provident Savings Bank & Tr. Co
Eighth and Freeman Avenue
Edward Hughes
Hughes
Pardoned After 36 Years in Connecticut Case
Mrs. Kate Cobb of Norwich, imprisoned in Wethersfield since 1879 for the murder of her husband Charles Cobb, was pardoned at age 66. The case involved poisoning and a scheme with Wesley Bishop, who was also jailed for life and died in prison two years ago.
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Hartford
Conn
Kate Cobb
Norwich
Wethersfield
Cobb
Connecticut
Charles Cobb
Wesley Bishop
Bishop
British Navy Denies Losses In German Raid
The admiralty issued a statement denying that any British warships were lost during the recent raid by a German squadron on the east coast of England.
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London
Admiralty
England
Mine Layer Taken Near Enemy Vessel
A mine layer was captured by a French destroyer just miles offshore, with observers noting the suspicious movements and proximity raising alarms about the capture.
River Improvement Plan Cuts Estimates Across Projects
The House committee trimmed river and harbor appropriations by nearly 20 million dollars, affecting Mississippi, Ohio, Hudson, Tennessee, Columbia, Missouri and Delaware projects. Total measures show 53 million for river works, with exact allocations varying per river and state. The Delaware river retains full estimate at 1.59 million while others receive reduced sums.
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Washington
Howse
Elbeardbon Army Engineers
Compress
Sparkmans
Ohio
Hudson
Columbia
Missouri
Delaware River
Eugene Zimmerman Dead After Hemorrhage at Club
Eugene Zimmerman died of lung hemorrhage at a club. He was father of the duchess of Manchester and had helped arrange the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton railroad merger. He was to testify before Interstate Commerce Commission about the Pere Marquette sale to J P Morgan & Co. Born 1844 in Vicksburg Mississippi, he was a longtime rail promoter.
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Zimmerman
Duchess of
Mannchester
Cincinnati, Hamton & Dayton
Hall
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pere Marquette
J. P. Morgan & Co
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
Vicksburg
Mise, Im
Rate Increases Granted to Atlantic Seaboard Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a new 5 percent freight rate increase for railroads operating between the Atlantic seaboard and the Mississippi north of the Potomac and Ohio rivers. Excluded were lake and rail traffic, coal, coke, and iron ore in which previous rates were deemed reasonable. Chairman Harlan and Commissioner Clements dissented vigorously. The decision aims to raise annual revenue by about $50,000,000 for four years.
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Washington
Ematero
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harlan
Clements
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi
Potomac
Ohio Rivers
Woman Testifies She Contracted to Aid Arson Ring
Mrs. David Horshak testified in Chicago that she agreed to aid in prosecuting an arson ring for 10000 dollars, receiving 250 dollars a month from Joseph Fish the fire insurance adjuster. She said she sent part to her husband hiding in London and that payments later were cut back.
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Chicago
David Horshak
Areon
Ring
Joseph Fish
Fish
Lendon
Public service commission denies reargment on merger
Albany NY upstate public service commission rejects the request for reconsideration of the question for approval of the proposed merger between the New York Central and the Lake Shore railroads.
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Albany
N.Y
Upstate Public Service Commission
New York Central
Lake Shore
Atlanta Doctors Report Brisbanes Illness Progress
Attending physicians describe editor Arthur Brisbane of the New York Evening Journal as seriously ill with a condition in Atlanta. The report notes illness details while confirming Brisbane is under medical care.
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Atlanta
Arthur Brisbane
New York Evening Journal
Allies Gain Ground as Dixmude Evacuated in War Update
British and French reports say German evacuation of Dixmude. Middelkerke still contested. West front fighting continues under siege conditions with Allied naval bombardments along the coast and gains for the Allies south toward the River Oise. The Aisne and Champagne sectors see French artillery pressuring Germans, while the Argonne sees renewed German offensives.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Dixmude
Middelkerke
Ontras
Ales
Flanders
Oise
Aisne
Chempagne
Argonne
English Coast Bombarded by German Warships
Three German warships attacked British coastal forts prompting land batteries to fire. Our guns remained untouched though shells fell in the Royal Engineers lines and the Eighteenth Service Battalion. Casualties: seven killed and fourteen wounded. West Hartlepool toll includes about 22 dead and 50 wounded as a battleship and an armored cruiser shelled Scarborough causing further damage and 13 more casualties.
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London
War Office
Royal Engineer
Derham Light Infantry
West Hartlepool
Scarborough
Germans Close To Warsaw In Broad Advance
German forces push toward Warsaw along a wide front between the Vistula and Pilica rivers and reach new Russian lines along the Bura and toward Rawa. An additional army is expected to counterattack, aided by positions along the Vistula that remain uncrossed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Warsaw
Vistula
Pilica
Bura
Rawa
Lynching of Negro man in Fort Deposit over alleged assault
Will Jones, a Black man recently from Rome Georgia, was lynched by a mob in Fort Deposit Alabama. His body bore bullets after capture, following a confessed attempt to assault Misa Mae Sullivan, a high school student.
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Fort Deposit
Ala
Will Jones
Rome
Misa Mae Sullivan
Senate Rejects Similar Resolution by Narrow Margin
A measure in the Senate failed amid a 27 to 36 vote, while a comparable resolution was adopted by the House by a 65 to 39 tally, highlighting a split between chambers on the issue.
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Senate
French Officials Report Ground Gained In Belgium And Somme Front
The war office issued statements claiming gains north of the Ypres Menin road and south of Bixechoote, northeast of Arras near St Laurent Blangy, with progress at Ovillers La Boisselle Mammets Maricourt Ba paume and Peronne. No infantry action elsewhere, but heavy artillery fire noted near Tracy Le Val Aisne Champaigne the Argonne and Verdun.
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Somme
Vosger
Lys
Gheluvelt
Vermelies
Tracy-LeVal
Aisne
Champaigne
Argonne
Verdun
Allies Advance in Belgium Push Germans Back on Flanders Front
Paris reports rapid Allied gains in Belgium with German forces driven back along the Flanders front. French Belgian troops broke from Nieuport to Lombaertzyde and seized German trenches east of Steenstraate, taking 100 prisoners and three quick firing guns, while British naval fire aided progress on sand dunes near Lombaertzyde.
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Paris
Belgium
Flanders
Nieuport
Lombaertzyde
Lomesertadge
Steenstraate
Mystery in Celebration Amid Rumors of German Victory
Berlin celebrates a decisive German win as Vienna reports east front fighting and Polish towns Piotrkow and others stormed. Russians retreating but details remain incomplete and North Poland unconfirmed as Berlin claims continued pursuit of retreating enemies.
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London
Germany
Berlin
Vienna
Carim Galicia
Piotrkow
Poland
Flanders Battle Increases Strain As Hospitals Fill
Allied offensives extend from the coast to La Bassée with both sides claiming gains and repulsals. Reports indicate heavier fighting in Flanders as wounded surge into German and Allied hospitals and shelling echoes near the Dutch border.
San Luis Potosi Surrenders and Dillinger Attack
San Antonio reports a message stating San Luis Potosi, a major city, surrendered. An unidentified man stabbed Dr. George A. Dillinger at his home. he is expected to recover.
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San Luis Potosi
San Antonio
Texas
Beltran
Republic
Cattanen
Sade
Pittsburgh
George A. Dillinger
Dr. Dillinger
Bank of Morton Vault Blown Open In Alabama Town Heist
Yeggmen blew open the Bank of Morton vault between Meridian and Jackson on the Alabama and Vicksburg railway. About $2,000 stolen. four white men suspected. Two enslaved Black men at the depot were seized and confined in a box car during the escape. Bloodhounds failed to locate the suspects. Meridian and Jackson police alerted. Deposits insured, bank deemed sound.
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Meridian
Bank of Morton
Morton
Scott County
Alabama & Vicksburg
Jackson
Mike
Bank of
Two Safes Blown In Philadelphia Seizure
Robbers blew two safes in Philadelphia stealing tools and cash from Crain’s Blacksmith shop and postage stamps from the post office. They damaged the mayor’s office tax collector cash book and assessment rolls scattered through the office, leaving a wrecked scene.
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Philadelphia
Crain
Sarass
Meridian Man James Murphy Dies by Suicide at Home
James Murphy aged 52 ended his life at his home at Forty-third avenue and Hooper street by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. The coroner's inquest found despondency from ill health and job loss at New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad contributed to his mental state. He died before a physician arrived after family summoned help.
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Meridian
James Murphy
Forty-third Avenue
Hooper Street
New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad Company
irate husband shoots in Mississippi tale ends in death
Harriston R. B. Kinnison shot and killed Joe Haynes after warning him about his wife. Haynes died from two forehead wounds. Kinnison surrendered to the town marshal and was jailed in Fayette to await trial. Haynes left a wife and three children. J D Carr acquitted in Vicksburg criminal court on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses from the Carroll Hotel.
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Harriston
R. B
J. D. Carr
Vicksburg
Chicago
Carroll Hotel
Train Kills Noted Meridian Farmer near City
Meridian reports Walter Williams a prosperous farmer was struck and killed by an Alabama Great Southern train three miles east of the city. The accident spurred investigations into crossing safety and railway response. Williams was a prominent local landowner and civic figure.
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Meridian
Walter Williams
Becker on Trial and Local Accidents Report
Hazlehurst reports the case of the State against F F Becker of Brookhaven for embezzlement was resumed with bank accounts due to the Commercial Bank and Trust Co by various individuals involved. A separate item notes a youth accidentally killed himself using his father's pistol while mother was away.
Shooting Death Near O'Reilly Ends in Death
Shaw-Martin Anderson a Black resident of O'Reilly Mississippi was shot and killed by J M Noble following an alleged assault by Anderson and his wife authorities report the incident remains under investigation the case centers on a violent confrontation in the Mississippi town
Millions Involved In State Suits Against Railroad Subsidiary
Mississippi Valley Company a subsidiary of the Illinois Central and Yazoo Mississippi Valley system faces a six year unassessed capital stock period from 1908 to 1914. Revenue Agent J C Johnson seeks about 16000 in back taxes now totaling an estimated 1850000 for the state treasury. Green & Green Jackson and H H Crekmore Water Valley represent the case with a Yalobusha county filing. The suit sparks Capitol building implications and compares to a prior back fares case led by Wirt Adams.
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Jackson
Mississippi Vekleypany
Illinois Central and
Yazoo
Yalobusha County
Green & Green
H. H. Crekmore
Water Valley
Wirt Adama
Yasco
Mississippi Valley
State of Mississippi
Brewer Grants Three Pardons In Mississippi Case
Gov Earl Brewer pardons three inmates including Willie Bailey from Copiah County serving five years for manslaughter and Tom Brown from Coahoma County with a 15 year term. A negro woman Seretta Cartledge from Leflore County receives a five year sentence after a manslaughter conviction. The woman killed her husband amid alleged brutality.
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Earl Brewer
Willie Bailey
Copish County
Tom Brown
Coahoma County
Sereiita Cartiedge
Pegro
Penitentiary of
Mississippi
Leflore
Mississippi women lead tomato club work in 1914 report
Miss Susie V. Powell reports for Mississippi state canning and home economics work. In 1914, 34 counties organized with 4000 initial members, weather and drought cut numbers. Tomatoes canned reached 497,725 pounds valued at 34556.50 dollars. Petitions seek federal aid for next year.
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Susie V. Powell
Mississippi
Coldwater
Board of Supervisors
SainT Season Blouse Styles Stir Fashion Decisions
Readers weigh the shift to one piece frocks and blouse as a continuation of skirts for versatile wear. Changing styles prompt careful selection of a blouse to pair with coats during meals and formal moments.
Fashion Notes on Silk Frocks and Tulle Accessories
A clipped fashion item notes green brocade dancing frock and a Jeewe'ed sash with black tulle straps. The description highlights shoulder details and overall completed ensemble.
Separate waists replace overtrimmed dresses in fashion
The piece notes demand for blouses that echo skirt components, favoring washable whites and simple necklines over stiff lace. It discusses the rise of a simulated basque in blouses, loose sleeves, and flexible shoulder lines, with colors like seal brown and grays returning to the season.
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Paris
For Wear in the Boudoir Negligee Comfort and Fabric Choices
The article discusses smart lingerie design balancing style with comfort for lounging. It notes waist options like sashes and waist extensions, jeweled fastenings, and cautions against large bows. It compares durability of knitted silk petticoats to satin and suggests knitted silk lasts longer.
Velvet fashion and fur neckties in mirrored Paris styles
The article surveys current fashion trends with velvet gowns and fur neckties in tour de cou style. It notes ermines skunks and mink fabrics, velvet influence, and military inspired girdle detailing along with adaptable waist lines and new skirt silhouettes for winter outfits.
Don’t Frown Or Rush Meals For Better Looks
Avoid frowning to prevent permanent wrinkles. Eat slowly and chew well to protect health and appearance. Moderate tea and coffee. Don’t eat starches if prone to weight gain. Lemon juice and alachés may thin skin. Use face cream before windy days and apply light powder. Don’t wear tight or ultra high heels or white bare shins unless color boosts style.
Broadcloth Costume Frock in Sand and White Lace
Description of a sand colored broadcloth frock with a white lawn collar and buttoned front, paired with a black satin girdle. Silver sequins decorate white net in evening gowns, reflecting period fashion details.
Pricey Petticoats Sparking Fabric Debate
The piece notes that the upper portion of the petticoat and the plaited version both serve as fabrics, with the plaited variety costing more. It argues the higher price may be justified by quality and usage.
Full Circular Skirt in Fashion Prompts Style Revival
Readers note the return of the full circular skirt, praised as the most graceful cut. It pairs well with the redingote and other basque influences now fashionable in the season.
Magnificent Velvet Callas Corsage Display
A striking corsage features three huge velvet callas in cerise and white, with large yellow centers and frosted stems. Brillant green velvet foliage completes the arrangement, with long half yard stems supporting the blooms.
Bracelets of Fur Describe Lush Fashion Detail
Textile note details fur bracelets worn with a slim sleeve free gown and a decorative band. The passage highlights fur accessories as a fashionable statement in a formal attire context.
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Mediator Averts
BOARD
Chambers IN Responsible
Eugene Zimmerman
North
la Basses
Yeggs Lot Bank
FLEE
Gank Morton
Rosbers
ANG
Vege
Self
Mississippi Valley CO
State Revenue Agent Acts
Illinois Central
Brewer
Miss Powell
Columbus
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Holy Communion
Deb Waddell
East Mississippi
Diocese of
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Tenth Circuit
W. W. Venable
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