State Live Stock Board Pledges Aggressive Tick Eradication Plan
The Mississippi Live Stock and Sanitary board met at Jackson with all members present and Dr Kiernan in charge. They reviewed six months of tick eradication, reported progress in Benton Marshall and preliminary inspections in De Soto and Tate, and outlined a plan to deploy inspectors in Boston and Marshall counties in March to remove ticks and clear infested districts. The board urged wide cooperation, warned against lax enforcement, and planned legal action against noncompliant owners while praising federal and state support for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture
Jacksons
Mississippi
Benton
Marshall
DeSoto
Tate
Boston
Tunica
DeSoto County
Boards of Supervisors
E. R. Lloyd
Institutes
J. C. Robert
Department of Agriculture
Les the Delta
Worthingwon
Washington County
M. Bilasteo
I. J. Adams
Joel Johnson
Thos. Worthington
Piney Woods
I. FE. Bass & Sons
Jackson
Leoto Landing
Washingtn County
Ralph Bisland
Cannonsburg
Jefferson County
Mississippi Prohibition Case and 1909 Diversification Plans
The Mississippi Supreme Court rejects a merchant’s defense that a beverage was bought under a different name and label, holding sellers must ensure non intoxication. Diversification Day is planned for February 19 with speakers from Farmers Union and USDA agents. Upcoming events include hardware dealers, medical association, and traveling sales conventions in 1909, plus a potential state encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Paggett
Pike County
Supreme Court
Fletcher
R. Hightower
Mississippi
Farmers’ Union
United States Department of Agriculture
E. A. Stephenson
Jackson Board of Trade
State Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association
Mississippi Medical Association
United Commercial Travelers
Mississippi Travelers
States Power Shifts to Tackle River Boundary Offenses
Washington approves a resolution allowing Mississippi and Louisiana to govern offenses along the Mississippi River boundary after prohibition and river trade issues. Arkansas supports the move, with Gov. Meet set to cooperate for Mississippi. Clarke of Arkansas backs extending the arrangement to Arkansas and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peesitest
Messissippi
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Tun Lea
Laughey
Arkansas
Meet
Clarke
Tennessee
Rumor Ties Harahan to J C as Chief in New York Central
Rumors in San Francisco claim J T Harahan may be replaced at Illinois Central with Calv in and Harriman plans to appoint Harshan as general manager of the New York Central under President Brown. Cable messages reportedly recalled Calvin and Bancroft to report in New York, with talks of large offers to Harshan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Lines
San Francisco
EE. Calvin
J. T. Harahan
Linoie Central
Harshen
New York Central
Brown
Harriman
Hawaii
Calvin
W. H. Bancroft
New York
Southern Pacific Lines
Musa
Sparks
New
Bancroft
Oregon
Harshan
Chicago
San Francico
Blizzard Sweeps East Across U S With Snow Storm
A massive blizzard travels from the Northwest into New York and the East bringing fierce winds and heavy snow. Travel becomes hazardous as cold spells grip Pittsburgh Western Pennsylvania Ohio and New England across the eastern half of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ambilizmani
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Rocky Mountains
New England
Colder Than Any Time Since 1899 Hit South Atlantic States
The South Atlantic States faced their coldest spell since 1899 as a high wind storm swept through Georgia and nearby areas. Telegraph lines fell, communications were disrupted, and minor urban damage occurred as temperatures dropped to 16 degrees above zero by late afternoon. Snow fell in Northern Georgia and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
South Atlantic
Moon
Weather Bureau
Gulf
Georgia
Alabama
TRYING EMMANUEL CURE IS NORM IN ASHEVILLE
Justice Reynolds orders intoxication defendants to choose between reform treatment by Rev. W. C. McCready or thirty days on the streets. Both men select the Emmanuel movement program and will report for treatment at Trinity Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville, N
Springfield Negroes Reject Sim Cole Day Celebration
The Springfield Negro League adopted a strong resolution opposing the city celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday. They call the exclusion of Negroes from the event a violation of Lincoln’s core principles and demand inclusive observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springtein
Abraham Lincoln
Snowbound Rails Hamper Colorado Trains Across State
Seven to ten feet of snow blankets Colorado rail lines from Denver to Telluride with deep drifts. The Colorado & Southern and Kiestrande routes face extensive closures while the Denver & Rio Grande frees a passenger train after a three day blockade. Silverton line opens after ten days. Telluride remains blocked. Weather stays bitterly cold.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado Railroad
Colorado & Southern
Jefferson
Denver & Rio Grande
Duranno
Telluride
Silverton
Automobiles in U S Army Stir Public Debate
Secretary of War Luke E Wright considers removing cars from military use in Washington citing cost and a shift toward horse and buggy discipline. Generals and colonels resist, threatening a revolt as Roosevelt era standards push for 50 mile daily riding.
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Washington
Luke E. Wright
Rowevelt
Tait
Gompers Denounces Courts After Jail Term News
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor defends laborers condemned under the Sherman law at a meeting in New York. He argues the court punishment of one year in jail and a $5000 fine targets labor organizations and presses wealth interests, while promising protection for workers.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ethical Social League
East Site
Trompers
Trade Unions
Social Progress
Jempers
Cnded
Supreme Court
Met
Port Connery contract for San Antonio to Port Conner road
The Port Conner ymdicate of The Hague to invest 10,000,000 dollars funds the Port Connier Rio Northern railroad from Port Conner to San Antonio. The line covers 234 miles with an estimated cost of 3,000,000 dollars. Work to start by May 1 and link with Missouri Kansas Texas at Smithville to give the Dutch owned road another outlet.
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San Antonio
Tex
Conner
Ymdicate
Hague
Wirde Mace End Vou
Blueman Winnders
Rio
Irande
Port
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Smithville
Cleaner Cabinet Prospects Show Wilson and Meyer Staying
Washington dispatch says James R Garfield likely out as interior secretary and possibly not ambassador. Report suggests a near complete cabinet purge unless Secretary Wilson and Postmaster General Meyer remain in their posts.
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Washington
James R. Garfield
Interior
Wilson
Meyer
Lion Attacks Child as Mother Fights Mountain Beast
In Balboa California a two year old was killed by a mountain lion that attacked near a family tent. Mrs Chris Fraser rushed in and grappled with the lion to save her child, but the creature tore at the boy’s legs before she intervened.
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Balboa
Cal
Chris
Leah
Won't Go to White House After Inauguration
President Roosevelt will not ride back to the White House after the oath on March 4. He will go directly from the Capitol to Union Station and take a train to New York. He accepted an invitation from New York County Committee to be escorted from the Capitol to the depot by county representatives Parsons Bennett and Kent. The county committee will form a 500 strong line east of the parade route and accompany the ex president to the train, then return to their positions for the parade.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Capitol
Fatt
Union Station
Great Parade
Anc
Cotton Uses Expand Through Representative Sheppard Bill
Representative Sheppard of Texas introduces a bill directing Secretary Wilson to investigate raw cotton substitutions in U S manufactures. The inquiry will cover feasible uses, cost comparisons, and data to promote greater American cotton use among domestic producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sheppard
Texas
Segretary Wilson
United States
Mistrial Declared in Ell Marshall Murder Case
After a sixteen hour deliberation the Marshall case jury failed to agree on a verdict. Judge Jennes asked if they could reach consensus in two days or six months and the foreman replied no. Ten favored acquittal and ten favored murder in the second degree. Proceedings conclude with no more trials on the same crime until the May term. Prisoners to be distributed among local jails. soldiers to be discharged with forty remaining stationed at Camp Rogan and Reelfoot Lake.
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Union City
Tenn
Ell Marshall
Jennes
Ed Mareball
Quintin Rankin
Camp Rogan
Reelfoot Lake
Guthrie Senator Seeks to Burn Oklahoma Constitution
In Oklahoma Senate a serious motion to burn the state constitution caused a deviled sensation after a heated debate. The Thomas bill passed ballotting, blocking new counties. Separate item reports a German count, Chas Von Mulster, jailed for grand larceny in New York, and a Texas land sale of 200000 acres to Iowa capitalists via the W P Soash Land Company.
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Guthrie
Ono
Blair
Senate
Oklahoma
Chicago
Chas. L. von Mulster
New York
North Clark Street
Julius Doonay
Woo Mulster
Big Springs
Tex
R. L. Slaughter
CC. Slaughter
Iowa
W. P. Soash Land Company
Haggai Urges Rebuilding of the Temple with Zerubbabel
The Prophet Haggai inspires Zerubbabel the governor and Joshua the high priest to rally the people to rebuild the temple ruins. He proclaims the Lord is with them and urges action despite past delays and Sanballat-like fears from enemies. The crowd wrestles with doubt but resolves to begin work.
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Sageal
Habylon
Rerubbabel
Jerusalem
Zerubbabel
Joshua
Temple
Fone
Oll
Zechariah
Conan
Hosta
Haggai
Haggal
Artaverzes
Hascar
Zerubbatet
Consider Your Ways In Haggai's Call To Service
A sermon urges readers to examine their commitment to God, recalling Haggai’s rebuke of indifference. It warns that neglecting religious duties leaves life poor and isolated, while pursuing self interest wrecks the spiritual voyage. Consider your ways and return to God.
Morning at the Temple Site Brings Doubt to Hagga
Hagga climbs to the temple ruins near Jerusalem, gazes at the overgrown walls, and voices discouragement over whether the temple will ever be completed. He recalls the initial zeal of returnees after Babylonian captivity and the long pause caused by Samaritan jealousy, 14 years of stalled work.
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Temple
Agga
Jerusalem
Babylon
God
We Shall See Him in Life and Suffering
Stephen's martyrdom vision frames seeing Jesus as solace in pain and doubt. The sermon urges believers to seek Jesus amid sorrow, fear, and persecution, echoing John’s timeless assurance that we shall see Him as He is.
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Stephen
Jesus
John
Habituation to stern facts shapes imagination and life
The text asserts that a person who trains daily to seek stern facts in all he bears will later have those facts resurfaced by involuntary imagination in nobler associations, while chasing frivolities leads to frivolities being presented back to him.
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Higa
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