Russia A New Nation Progress in Peasant Shift
An illustrated account describes Russia’s transformation from serfdom to free labor, the growth of factories, and the shift of peasantry toward artisan roles. It notes zemstvos aiding agriculture, mixed progress from authorities and church, and hints at a rising national unity driven by peasant strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nijni - Novogo
Russia
Muzhik
Zemstvos
Young Men's Christian Association
St. Petersburg
Quayright
Joseph B. Bowles
Activition of Women and Social Roles Across Regions
The piece notes Belfast mills employing about 30 000 women, compares American women’s college facilities, praises Miss Elspeth McClelland as a leading English architect, and cites restrictions on female work hours in Massachusetts Nebraska and Indiana. It reports Mrs Kate W Ray appointed Gary Indiana police commissioner, a first for Indiana, plus Red Cross medals for Kate Penner and Gertrude Ponder from the Constantinople hospital. It also mentions a Missouri bill to grant widows monthly aid tied to child count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
United States
Elspeth McClelland
England
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Indiana
Kate W. Ray
Gary
Ind
Kate Penner
Gertrude Ponder
Constantinople
Morland
Missouri
Mexican Love of Flowers in Daily Mall essay
H Hamilton Fyfe notes in the Daily Mall that Mexican homes show a charm in flowers. He describes bare exterior walls and barred windows, with glimpses of sunlit patios, green leaves, and vivid blossoms revealing a vibrant domestic life. The piece praises Mexico as a place where flowers color homes and patios alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hamilton Fyfe
Train Fire Tragedy Kills Fifty in Juarez Tunnel
Nine Americans and up to fifty Mexicans suffocated when a passenger train entered a tunnel set ablaze by bandit leader Castillo. Officials condemn the act as cruel. Missing Americans include Gilmartin Schofield McCutcheon and Webster. Villa vows Castillo’s execution if captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Mexico
Mexico Northern
Cambre Tunnel
Maximo
Paso
Castillo
Mr Gilmartin
Chihuahua
H. Schofield
Juares
Williams
H . Marders
KB. J. McCutcheon
M. E. Webster
Gen. Villa
Cold Wave Grips Nation With Extreme Western Cold
A nationwide cold wave chilled the country on February 7. Temperatures plunged to 40 below in the northwest with single digits or below across the plains and valleys while Texas saw near zero to 12 above. Snow protects winter wheat in the grain belt as stockmen endure little loss. a Michigan snow sleet storm caused a Grand Trunk wreck near Saginaw killing three and injuring a dozen.
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Chicago
Atlantic States
Texas
Northwest States
Mercury
Ohio Valley
Havre
Mont
St. Josph
Denver
Amarillo
Tex
Bismarck
N. C
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Spokane
Wash
Hemingford
Neb
Cheyenne
Wyo
Michigan
Saginaw
Grand Trunk
President seeks repeal of canal toll exemption
President Wilson plans to extend tolls to all ships by repealing the Panama canal act provision that exempted American coastwise vessels from tolls. He argues the Hay Pauncefote treaty guarantees equal treatment and urges swift congressional action despite Democratic splits in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Great Britain
United States
House
Adameon
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Congress
Senate
O'Gorman
Interoceanic Canals Committee
Bremner Victim of Cancer in Baltimore
Robert Gunn Bremner former representative from New Jersey's seventh district died after a four year cancer battle. He endured radium treatment begun last December despite slim hopes and remained hopeful of return to Congress to push a government radium institute. He was a close friend of President Wilson and received messages of sympathy.
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Baltimore
Robert Gunn Bremner
House of Representatives
New Jersey
Bremner
Congress
Wilson
Woman Found Guilty Again in Missouri Murder Trial
Mrs Susan Ross was found guilty for the second time of murdering her husband J Haywood Ross in Putton Missouri and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. The first trial carried the same verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putton
Susan Ross
J. Haywood Ross
Automobile deaths in New York rise to 202 year report
A National High Protective Society report notes 202 people killed by autos in New York in 191%, highlighting dangerous traffic conditions and urging safety reforms to curb fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Hig Protective Society
New Y
Russian Government Organizes Arctic Relief Expedition
A relief expedition is being organized by the Russian government to search the Arctic seas for Lieut. Sedorff, the Russian explorer who set out for the North Pole in August 1912 aboard the St. Petersburg aster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Arctic
Lieut
Sedorff
North Pole
Schmidt to Face Electric Chair for Murder in New York
Hans Schmidt, former priest, convicted of first degree murder in the Anna Aumuller case. The verdict mandates the electric chair.
Explosion Kills Two In Grove City Boarding House
In Grove City Pennsylvania an overturned oil lamp exploded and caused blasting powder to detonate in an Italian boarding house at a nearby mine. The blasts killed two men and damaged the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Here
Carlisle School probe opens by congressional subcommittee
A joint subcommittee of the Indian affairs committees in both houses of Congress begins an investigation into affairs at the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle School
Carlise
Indian Affairs Committee
Houses of
Congress
Carlisle Indian School
Rear Admiral Cottman Retires from Puget Sound Navy Yard
Rear Admiral V. I. Cottman formally retires from command of the Puget Sound navy yard in Seattle and leaves February 12 for New York to be placed on the retired list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottman
Seattle
Wash
V. 1
Puget Sound Navy Yard
New York
Last Civil War survivor Lt Logue dies in Bellmore Long Island
New York Lt Daniel C Logue once a surgeon on the Monitor and reputed last survivor of the Merrimac battle has died at his Bellmore Long Island home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel C. Logue
Monitor
Bellmore
Long Island
Ohio Representative Nominated for Ambassador to Russia
Senator Pomerene presents Representative Sharp of Ohio to the President for ambassador to Russia and awaits the President's consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pomerene
Ohio
Wilson
Sharp
Russia
Corning Civil War Guard Officer Henry Tuthill Dies
Corning New York reports the death of former Washington guard commander Colonel Henry Tuthill who had watched over President Lincoln's body in state in Washington. He died in Corning at age zero.
Pensacola Official Found Guilty of Registration Fraud
Frank Maura, Pensacola registration officer, was found guilty of fraudulently falsifying city registration books. City commissioner Frank Pou and three others were acquitted.
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Pensacola
Fla
Frank Maura
Frank Pou
Senate approves two year delay on Confederate soldiers marker law
Washington reports the senate passed a resolution to extend the effect of the law authorizing the marking of Confederate soldiers in northern western states for two more years. The action sets the marker program continuation and funding through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wes
Senate
Women chosen for Champaign election board in first ward
Two African American women were selected to serve on the Champaign elections board in the first ward. Mayor Dobbins said he would not endorse the appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Dobbins
Senate Passes Agriculture Extension Bill With Rural Education Aid
The Senate approved the agricultural extension bill funding rural education to farmers nationwide. It sets an eight year ramp to a permanent annual appropriation of 4.55 million dollars, distributed by rural population and shared with states. The Jones amendment to split funds with colored schools was rejected 323 to 2. An alternative left distribution to governors and secretaries of state, and initial federal aid totals 490 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Shafroth
Hawaii
Senate Adopts Probe for New Haven Road Funds
Washington reports the Norris resolution calling a Senate investigation of the New Haven system. The measure seeks details on funds invested in listed enterprises per ICC opinion 2054 and case 4545 and whether those who authorized or received benefits face liability under laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norris
New Haven
Senate
McReynolds
Interstate Commerce Commission
Awid Company
Japs to Buy Mexican Land in California Venture
Japanese capitalists have secured an option on large ranch lands owned by the California-Mexico Land and Cattle Company at 75 dollars per acre. A 26 million dollar financing is to be provided by the Yokohama Sports Bank if the deal completes. A. Hattori, a Japanese statesman, led a delegation that toured the Imperial Valley and Mexico. The land lies mainly in Mexico.
Washington Signs Money Order Regulation Law
President Wilson signed the bill regulating postal money orders into law. The statute awaits effective date as the postmaster general prepares the necessary rules and regulations for implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Make Tango a Misdemeanor in Norval Wisconsin
A village ordinance in Norval Wisconsin declares the tango a misdemeanor. It imposes a fine and potential imprisonment for violators as the measure targets public dancing behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval
Wis
Dorr Seeks Clemency in Electric Chair Case
Executive clemency has been requested for William A. Dorr who was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of March 24 for the murder of G F Marsh a soap manufacturer from Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorr
Boston
William A. Dorr
G.F. Marsh
Lynn
Food Board Abolished in Agriculture Department
Washington reports the board of food and drug inspection in the Department of Agriculture has been abolished by Secretary Houston. The move ends a focal point of attacks led by Dr. Wiley, the former chief chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Board
Washington
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Department of Agriculture
Wiley
Houston
Impeachment Trial Costs Grow to 226000 Dollars
Albany reports that vouchers for counsel and managers in Governor Sulzer impeachment proceedings total 160000 dollars, bringing overall trial expenses to 226000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
William Sulzer
Million Dollar Prize For Around World Flight
San Francisco hosts a proposed prize of one million dollars for an around the world flight in any aircraft form. The wager would start and end at the Pan-American Exposition grounds in 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Aviator Bell 19 Dead From Fatal Flight Injury
Meridian reports Dr. F. M. Bell dies from injuries after an exhibition flight at the Mississippi Alabama fairgrounds on January 10. The U S Army Reserve corps member fell 700 feet when his Benoit aeroplane crashed. he suffered blood poisoning and survived several days before death at Turner hospital. Bell, a Mississippi native born in Columbus, was in Meridian to promote tuberculosis hospital fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
U. & Army Reserve Corps
Meridian
F. M. Bell
Turner Hospital
Thol
Army Aviation Reserve Corps
Benoit
Beneft
Focal Tuberculosis Hospital
Columbus
Wife of planter shoots intruder after chase in Itta Bena
Mrs. B F McNeal wife of Swifton planter Dr J F McNeal shot and killed a negro burglar who entered the kitchen of their Itta Bena home after dark. She fired as the intruder fled toward the town and he) was hit twice and died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itta
Crystal Springs Council Leases Water and Light Plant
The Crystal Springs city council leases the water and light plant to Henry Converse for three years. Upon return, the plant must be in as good condition as when accepted aside from general wear. Converse provides free water for the school and public fountain and limited street arc lights while subscribers maintain the existing rate. The town must repair machinery and replace damaged poles and wire. the plant is described as in good condition and expected to yield strong returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
Henry Converse
Opposition to Polecat Farm Becomes City Nuisance Case
Neighbors in Hattiesburg petition city commissioners to abate a new polecat farm run by W A Dennis within the city limits. They accuse the operation of causing misery and a public nuisance by being "stunk out" by five live polecats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
W. A. Dennis
Rev Grantham Sentenced in Manslaughter Case
The case of Rev Dan Grantham for the killing of George Burkhalter on January 17 1912 ended with a jury verdict of manslaughter. Grantham received a five year sentence in the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grantham
Purvis
Dan Grantham
George Burkhalter
State Penitentiary
Body of Luther Hinds Found in Tombighee River
The body of Luther Hinds of Guntown, missing since January 17, was found floating in the Tombighee river near Aberdeen. Authorities believe he died by suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinds
Aberdeen
Luther Hinds
Guntown
Tombighee
Here
Warren County Engages Engineer for 15 Miles of Test Road
The Warren County Board of Supervisors hires road construction engineer W. P. Moore to prepare plans for fifteen miles of country road to be built as a test or example.
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Vicksburg
Board of Supervisors
Warren County
W. P. Moore
Newton County Bank Moves to New Premises
The Newton County bank has relocated to a building it recently purchased, occupying space that formerly housed the Merchants & Farmers bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Bank
Newton
Newton County Bank
Merchants & Farmers’ Bank
Southern Railway to remodel Itta Benna station and freight depot
Rumor in business circles says the Southern Railway will begin immediate work on the Itta Benna station house and freight warehouse, remodeling it throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itta Benna
The
Southern Railway Company
Burglars Break $300 Glass at Courtney Bros Hardware
Derma-Plate glass valued at 300 dollars was smashed when burglars entered Courtney Bros hardware store here. Police believe an attempted arson on the building followed the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Bros
Railroad earnings rise for Illinois Central and Mississippi Valley System
Reports filed with the railroad commission show material net earnings gains for the Illinois Central and the Mississippi Valley system in the last quarter of 1917. Illinois Central net earnings reached 1,879,503 compared with 1,778,000 in 1912, while Mississippi Valley net revenue rose to 1,588,106.21 from 1,028,127.28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Y. & M. V. Systema
Jackson
Hilson Central
Yanco & Minsissippi Valley
Haveeen
M. V
Unnole Central
Varoo & Misaionippi Valley Aystem
Receivers' Report Filed on First Natchez Bank Failure
The receivers for the First Natchez bank filed their first report with Chancellor Quiter. Co-receiver Gerard Brandon remains as Lee Wood and BK. Samuels resign due to private business. Wood heads to Oklahoma. The bank closed October 29 with deposits and CDs totaling about 1,323,296, capital 500,000, surplus 40,000, loans and discounts over 1.5 million, 865,276 rediscounted. depositors may receive ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Natchez Bank
Quiter
Lee Wood
BK. Samuels
Gerard Brandon
Wood
Oklahoma
Mississippi Alabama Fair Directors Set Oct 10 24
Directors at Meridian decide to shift the Mississippi Alabama fair to October 10 through 24 to avoid conflict with Montgomery dates. Jackson will follow this fair, with plans for improvements to make it the region’s premier event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Montgomery
Ala
Jackson
University of Mississippi to open with modern dairy
The University of Mississippi will open next year with one of the state’s most modern dairies funded by the university appropriation bill. It provides for construction of a dairy, plus $600 for a fence, and there is hope that a cold storage facility clause will pass.
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University of Mississippi
Hwte
Will Raise Spanish Peanuts in Hazlehurst Acreage
Captain J. M. Coen of Mixpah plans to plant 1 acres of Spanish peanuts to combat boll weevil. He recently sold 1 300 bushels at 1 26 dollars per bushel to the Hazlehurst Oil Min and Fertilizer Co. in Hazlehurst, asserting peanuts prove a sovereign remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazlehurst
J. M. Coen
Mixpah
Capt. Com
Hazlehurst Oil Min and Fertilizer Company
Inverness Drives Effort to Secure Rail Line Branch
At a mass meeting in Inverness a committee was appointed to confer with the Illinois & Mississippi Western Railroad officials to push the Greenville to Tchula branch through the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverness
M. W. Railroad Company
Greenville
Tchula
Inmates Wed at Biloxi Beauvoir Soldiers' Home
Mrs. Mary Rataberg eight and J N Webb seventy two, both inmates at Jefferson Davis Beauvoir Soldiers' Home, were married at Biloxi. The bride has lived at the home since 1906 and the groom since 1908. They will reside at the Institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Home
Beauvoir
Mary Rataberg
J. N. Webb
Jefferson Davis Beauvoir
Biloxi
Robbery at Illinois Central Depot Sees Escape Suspect
Oxford reports a depot robbery during dinner hour with about 50 dollars missing. A stranger seen loitering near the Illinois Central depot for a day or two raises suspicion as authorities chase a possible suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Ilinois Central
Oxford Bond Isaac Sold
The board of supervisors sold $10,000 54 percent sericultural high school bonds to the William R. Compton Company of St Louis for 10078 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Isaac
Board of Supervisors
Wiliam R. Compton Company
St. Louis
Hughes verdict against I C railroad for 37000 dollars
In Grenada E W Hughes sued I C railroad for 25000 damages after his automobile was struck by a train last summer. The jury awarded Hughes 37000 dollars in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenada
E. W. Hughes
Va. I. C. Railroad
VYeggmen Batter Safe at Bank of Hebron
Yeggmen battered the Bank of Hebron vault and changed its combination forcing bank officials to blow a hole in the wall and open the door from inside the vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Hebron
Bank of Hebron
Carnegie Library Planned for Laurel City
Laurel mayor Meek reports a letter from New York confirms the Carnegie corporation granted Laurel’s request for a Carnegie library site in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Laurel
Meek
New York
Carnegie Corporation
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