Mississippi Senate Passes De Harrell Tax Bill and Other Actions
The Mississippi Senate passed De Harrell’s bill exempting money loaned at 6 percent or less from taxation after a spirited debate over revenue implications. The body also reviewed salary increases for the attorney general and staff, while the House focused on local private legislation. A county reorganization bill was tabled, and a bill allowing county boards to create departments of agriculture was approved. A George County petition faced a minority report questioning affected areas and tax value. A concurrent resolution urged sending the battleship Mississippi to Horn Island harbor. Another concurrent measure seeks to make Supreme Court judges elective and empower the Legislature to expand the bench to five.
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Senate
de Harrell
Mae
Anl
Harrion
House
Boards of Supervisors
Cakdwell
George County
Green
Jackson
Jackson County
Keene
Bloomfield
Mississippi
Congress
Nae
Horn Island
Pascagonia
Jacke County
Graham of
Kemper
Supreme Court
House Debates County Treasurer Abolition and School Pay Reform
The House debated a concurrent resolution to submit an amendment abolishing the county treasurer office and reallocating duties. A bill to raise teacher salaries and allocate surplus school funds was defeated 1 to 63. Other measures included a capitol maintenance bill favorably reported to appropriations, and proposals on normal schools and banking commissions.
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Committee On Appropriations
Tr. Burkett
Committee On
Public Education
State Text Book Commission
Yewell
Committee On Constitution
Carett
Boards of Supervisors
Williams
Gardner
Nelms
Papas Sepany Sarat Fn
House Bills Move on Time of Court and Officials Pay
A House message lists bills concerning Jefferson Davis county creation and court time, raises pay for board of supervisors for extraordinary services, and Senate and House measures altering road overseer appointment timing and district attorney salary balance.
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House
Jefferson Davis County
Board of Supervisors
Speee
Senate bills shape protections and age limits in session
Mr. Anderson referred to Senate bill No. 185 to shield junior Wertmeges while a pay raise for supervisors was debated. The Sanders bill restricting minor pool access advanced with an amendment setting the age limit at 18 by vote.
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Anderson
Xtraordinary Serviers
Senate
Sanders
Poolrecine
FE Pems
State Legislature Debates Prohibition and Budget Bills
Gov Noel signals stance on prohibition while Senate backs the Potter bill to shift the tax system. House seats move to abolish a treasurer’s office and pass appropriations bills. Other actions include raising the secretary of state and the insane hospital physician salaries to four thousand dollars annually.
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Gov. Noel
Senate
Aman
Secretary of State
State Insane Hospital
Legislature adjourns as salary bill loses by close vote
The House defeated a proposal to raise the State superintendent of education salary by 500 dollars, 50 to 35. An adjournment motion was adopted to set final adjournment for March 10 if the Senate concurs. The liquor traffic committee submitted its three Senate bills. In the Senate the Harper resolution was indefinitely postponed, and a surplus school funds bill failed 27 to 7 in the Senate as in the House.
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Senate
House
Harper
Vicksburg
E. F. Noel
Mississippi Senate acts on bonds and appropriations
The Senate passed a bill authorizing municipalities to create separate school districts with bonds for schools and expenses. It approved a $250,000 yearly penitentiary appropriation with a $50,000 emergency fund, rejecting a West amendment to lower it. Bills on geologic surveys and railroad liability advanced. several anti liquor and public health measures were reported unfavorably or passed.
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Anderson
Sample
West
Tucker
Mississippi
McGhee
Mcthee
Senate bills and House resolution on state finances and reforms
A list of proposed measures includes Senate bills on depositories for county treasurers, child labor in factories, tuberculosis control, mortgage and trust deed rules, a Mississippi State normal call, and simplified tax collection cash forms. A House concurrent resolution seeks constitutional amendment abolishing something not fully shown.
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Mississippi
Cortelyou Accused of Violating Finance Laws in Panic
Senator Culberson charged Secretary Cortelyou with six legal violations in handling panic funds. He claimed public money backed New York banks for speculation, and that Panama bonds and 3 percent certificates were misused. He urged full disclosure of Treasury-bank correspondence to prove involvement of Western and Southern banks.
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Washington, D C
Cuberson
Texas
Democratic Teader
Senate
Treasury
Cortelyou
New York
Culberson
Panama
National Bank
Dynamite Blast Destroys Greensburg General Store
Samuel Lemaovie defied a demand for 2000 from the Black Hand Society. A dynamite blast wrecked his Greensburg general store early Wednesday, causing about 29000 in damage. Police investigate possible extortion motive and suspect group involvement.
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Greensburg
Samuel Lemaovie
Black Hand Society
Here
Thaw fate to be decided by hospital officials
Matteawan officials may certify Harry K Thaw’s release after about thirty days if he is still deemed insane by the state hospital. Doctors report Thaw remains unsettled after his recent trial but is a model prisoner with privileges. In New York a fire on West Seventy Street left one woman dead and dozens affected as residents were rescued.
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Matteawan
Lamb
State Hopital
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Stanford White
New York
West Seventieth Street
Columbus Avenue
Margaret Landon
Vessel Losses Rise in January with Drowning Toll
Official figures show January saw 34 steamships and 82 sailing vessels lost and 649 people drowned. Minor mishaps affected 419 steamships and 217 sailing vessels, with data covering all vessels for which information was available.
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Perlin
Thaw to transfer from Matteawan asylum to private facility
At a Wednesday attorneys meeting for Harry Kendall Thaw it was decided to apply to the state lunacy commission for his transfer from Matteawan asylum for the criminal insane to a private asylum. After the conference Littleton left for Washington and will travel to Florida for about three weeks to rest.
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New York
Harry Kendall
State Lunacy Commission
Matteawan
Littleton
Washington
Florida
Torpedo Fleet Joins Warships at Punta Arenas
American torpedo boat destroyers arrived at Punta Arenas to join the battleship fleet. They will coal here and pass through the Straits into the Pacific. The boats are in good condition and all on board are well.
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Punta Arenas
Chile
Atx
Pacific
Divorcees Remarry at 73 in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Iowa reports Mr and Mrs Francis J Johnson both 73 years old remarried here after divorcing three years earlier shortly after their 15th wedding anniversary. Johnsons had lived apart with John son residing in Beaver City Oklahoma.
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Fort Dodge
Francis J. Johnson
Jonson
Beaver City
Okla
Forrest son stricken during Lyceum drama in Memphis
In Memphis at the Lyceum theater on Tuesday night William M. Forrest son of the late Gen N. D. Forrest collapsed during a stirring scene and was carried to his home. He had been moved from St. Louis due to fear the illness might worsen.
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Memphis
Tenn
Lyceum Theater
William M. Forrest
N. D. Forrest
St. Louis
Zejdliks Die in Warren at Ages 102 and 105
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Zejdlik died the same day in Warren Minnesota. Both born in Bohemia they came to this country many years ago. Zejdlik age 102 and Mrs Zejdlik 105. They had been married 79 years.
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Warren
Minn
Chas. Zejdlik
Bohemia
Zejd-ik
James Collins Wins Dancing Prize at 90 in Columbus
James Collins, dubbed the best fiddler in Clifford village, added jig dancing and singing to his championships at a Modern Woodmen entertainment in Columbus Indiana. Old dances and songs were required to win the new honors.
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Columbus
Ind
James Collins
Clifford
Aoki to Be Privy Councillor in Japan
Tokio reports that Viscount Sinzo Aoki former ambassador to Washington will be officially announced as privy councillor. The role is equivalent to a cabinet member in the United States government.
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Aoki
Tokio
Sinzo Aoki
Washington
United States
Engine Kills Ex Confederate In Arkansas Yard
Robert M. Littlejohn, 60, ex Confederate soldier and interchange clerk for Rock Island and Iron Mountain, was struck by an engine in the yards on the north side of Little Rock and died several hours later.
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Little Rock
Ark
Robert M. Littlohn
Rock Island
Iron Mountain
Brookfield Votes to Retain Saloons in 20th Straight Year
In Brookfield Missouri a yes vote by a 104 majority keeps four saloons open marking twenty consecutive years of maintaining liquor outlets amid Linn County turning dry nearby. The town remains a rare refuge for drinkers in the region.
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Brookfield
Linn County
Local Flour Mill Wins Manila Contract
Jonction City Kas A local flour mill is notified of the acceptance of a contract to ship flour to Manila One shipment will supply 35 000 men for a month to the Philippine capital.
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Jonction City
Kas
Manila
Four-Year-Old Shoots Self in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Kansas a four year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs B Bussy, fatally shot himself with his fathers revolver. The child climbed a chair to pull the weapon from his fathers overcoat.
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Self
Pittsburg
Kas
B. Bussy
Aged Woman Seeks Parole from Milford Jail
Mrs. Dora Newman, 75, imprisoned in Milford for one year and six months for killing her husband John Newman, will apply to the state board of pardons at their February meeting.
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Stroudsburg
Dora Newman
Milford
John Newman
State Board of Pardons
Governor Toole Resigns. Edwin Norris to Succeed
Governor Joseph K. Toole resigned in Helena to take effect April 1. Edwin Norris of Dillon will succeed him as governor, with the lieutenant governor position noted as the line of succession.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Joseph K. Toole
Hoder
Edwin Norris
Dillon
Ardmore to Form New Englanders Society in Oklahoma
Ardmore residents plan a New Englanders society patterned after similar groups in the state. The organization will consist of former residents from New England states.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Ardmore
New England States
Break Jail Then Return to Sheriff for Relocking
Starkville Mississippi two African American men escaped from jail and briefly gained liberty before returning to the sheriff asking to be re jailed One man faced murder charges and the other assault charges after the incident
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Starkville
Miss
Two More Polar Expeditions Announced
London reports two more polar expeditions. Dr. Jean Charcot the French explorer plans to seek the south pole while the Duke of Abruzzi prepares a voyage to the north.
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London
Jean Charcot
South Pole
Duke of
Congress Debates War Claims Bill in House Action
Washington report on the House of Representatives Friday session focusing on the omnibus war claims bill which was approved after debate. The measure totals 315000 dollars and prompts remarks by Mr Macon defending the Senate against criticisms by Mr Payne of New York. Several private claims bills were also considered.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Macon
Arkansas
Senate
Payne
New York
Representative Gronna Proposes Bank Reserve Recalibration
Washington Representative Gronna of North Dakota introduced a bill to recurate national bank reserves. It provides that banks currently depositing three fifths of reserves in reserve centers shall reduce to one fifth and keep four fifths on hand for immediate availability. Banks allowed to deposit one half shall retain their entire reserves for immediate use.
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Washington
Gronna
North Dakota
Senator Culberson Jealously Defends Banks and Alaska Exposition
Senator Culberson of Texas outlined a government exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition and argued that the Treasury report favors New York banks in bond issues. He linked this to concerns over probate foods and alleged law violations in bond dispositions.
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Washington
Culberson
Texan
Alaska
Yukon Pacific
Indian School Funding Debate Ends in House
Washington deliberations on Indian appropriation resumed after a lengthy clash over ending certain reservation schools. An amendment by Nelecate Smith of Arizona sought to limit funding for gathering and transporting Indian children to the state where they reside.
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Washington
Nelecate Smith
Arizona
Senator Heyburn Urges President to Disclose NP Railway Deal
Senator Heyburn introduces a resolution asking the president for information about the Northern Pacific Railway negotiations. He demands disclosure on whether any investigation into the company’s actions has been conducted and seeks details on the estate’s value versus cost.
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Washington
Heyburn
Northern Pacific
Coos
Senate
Senator Hopkins Reports Bill to Raise Inspectors' Pay
Washington Senator Hopkins from the committee on commerce reported a bill to raise the salaries of customs inspectors at New York Boston Philadelphia San Francisco and New Orleans to six dollars per day.
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Washington
Hopkins
Committee On Commerce
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
New Orleans
Beveridge Urges Nonpartisan Tariff Commission Bill
Indiana Senator Beveridge addressed the Senate for about an hour and a half urging passage of a nonpartisan tariff commission bill. He claimed the measure aligned with modern business ideas and drew attentive senators and a large gallery audience. Delegates from commercial bodies attending in the city listened as several Democratic senators spoke on tariff thereafter.
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Washington
Beveridge
Indiana
Senate
Representative O Connell Bill Exempts Labor Unions from Act
Massachusetts representative introduced a measure amending the interstate commerce law to clarify that trade unions and labor organizations regulating wages hours or working conditions are not governed by the act approved June 24 1906. The bill aims to prevent the act from applying to labor unions or related organizations.
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Washington
O'Connell
Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Little Boy Saves Mother's Life in York Fire
A fire began in a pile of kindling in Mrs. Wesley Bair’s York kitchen while she slept in an adjoining room. Her 6 year old son raised the alarm, likely saving her life from the blaze.
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York
Wesley Bair
Night Riders Raid Targeting Fleeing Farmer
A farmer fled his burning crops as night riders attacked and made him a target during the raid. Local authorities investigate the arson and assault reports, while residents fear further violence in the area.
Night Rider Attack Destroys Tobacco Barns Near Adams Tennessee
Raiders armed and mounted attacked farms of Lawrence and Vicker at Adams. They dynamited two wagon loads of tobacco and burned barns totaling 18,900 pounds. Lawrence and son were wounded. masked attackers fired on the house and fled after exchange of gunfire. Union sentiment cited as motive.
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Lawrences
Lawrence
Hin Som
Temor Thferm
Lawrence House
Lawrances
Marsoders
Wash Vicker
Vicker
Fleet Sails for Straits Amid Salutes and Courtesy
Washington dispatch from United States Minister Hicks at Punta Arenas reports the fleet sailing Friday with torpedo flotillas. It passed Valparaiso, saluting the city as ships fired salutes. Hicks notes expected public satisfaction and Chilean courtesy, with sailors enjoying shore leave and orderly conduct.
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Washington
United States
Hicks
Punta Arenas
Valparaiso
Moroccan official freed after seven months in bandit custody
Sir Harry Marc Lean, head of the sultan's bodyguard and a key foreign figure in Morocco, arrives in Tangier under guard from the bandit Ratsina. He was released under a Huntieh government agreement, with Britain paying $100,000 to Ralsulia for protection and immunity from arrest.
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Tangier
Harry Marc- Lean
Sultans Bodyguard
Morocco
Ratsina
Huntieh
Great Britain
Ralsulia
Army to trial heavier-than-air flying machine bids
Washington board of ordnance and fortification sifted eighty one bids for a heavier-than-air flying machine. Gen Allen eliminated many for informality. The bound yesterday chose two plans for trial and urged the secretary of war to allot funds for the experiments.
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Washington, D. C
Board of Ordnance and Fortification
Allen
Secretary of War
schooner William Nottingham reaches San Francisco after perilous voyage
The schooner William Nottingham arrived in San Francisco 340 days after leaving New York en route to Seattle via Melbourne. She faced rough weather most of the voyage, paused at Melbourne from Aug 29 to Oct 8 for repairs, then developed a leak requiring continuous pumping for 120 days. The crew and officers were nearly prostrated upon arrival.
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San Francisco
Cal
William Nottingham
New York
Seattle
Melbourne
Three Workmen Killed By Railroad Engine At Kittaning
In Kittaning Pennsylvania three laborers Samuel Halliday John Ho Miller and August Hettler were fatally struck when they stepped from a freight onto a bypass track and were hit by a light engine. The accident occurred Friday and left the men dead at the scene.
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Kittaning
Huffalo & Allegheny Railroad
Samuel Halliday
John Ho Miller
August Hettler
Denial of Czar Assassination Circulates in London
The Russian embassy the British foreign office and several St. Petersburg correspondents deny reports that the czar was assassinated. The rumor originated from Paris and Berlin dispatches and circulated Thursday night.
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London
Pritish
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
Czar
Paris
Berlin
Health officers campaign against rabbits as food
In Guthrie Oklahoma health officers warn against eating rabbits citing widespread consumption of infected animals. Authorities urge residents to avoid rabbit meat to prevent illness and remind about proper cooking and handling.
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Guthrie, Okla
Death on street in West Chester, young man dies at home
Herbert Heston Highley aged 22 son of George Highley fell in the street while walking suffering from tuberculous kidneys and died after being carried to his nearby home in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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West Chester
Herbert Heston Highley
George Highley
Local Contractor Found Dead at Home Gate in Norristown
Reiff H. Godshalk aged 59 a retired contractor of Iron Bridge was found dead at the front gate of his home in Norristown by Preston Nyce a clerk at the Eagle Hotel Preliminary notes indicate heart condition apo plexy as the cause.
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Norristown
Reiff H. Godshalk
Iron Bridge
Preston Nyce
Eagle Hotel
Governor Noel Urges Constitutional Prohibition in Mississippi
Governor Noel delivers a broad message to both chambers urging complete prohibition of alcohol, bans on bucket shops and concealed weapons, and a constitutional amendment. He warns saloons drive crime, gambling, and violence, calls for criminal penalties and dealer liability, and urges rapid, nationwide enforcement and political action to curb liquor interests.
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Mies
Noel
Mississippi
Howe
Neel
Aml
Senate
House of Representatives
Gulf Coast
Mississippi River
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