State Wins Against Railroad in Supreme Court Decision
The Mississippi Supreme Court affirms that the Southern Railway must address the Derma branch line issue, upholding Railroad Commission actions. The ruling also clarifies damages rights for abutting property owners against street railways and limits the need for universal owner consent in new franchise builds.
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Supreme Court
Southern Railway
Derma
New City
Albom County
Railroad Commission
Southern Railway Company
Missispippi
Delma
Yirelona
Calhoun City
Dern
Mississippi
Hiriefly
Governor seeks loan for Mississippi memorial project
The governor’s referendum letter to legislators asking permission to borrow 40 000 to 50 000 to pay contractors for erecting the Mississippi memorial in the national military park at Vicksburg drew negative replies. Legislators at the last session failed to appropriate funds, making the allowance unavailable. with lawmakers’ security, negotiations should proceed at a reasonable rate, repayment planned after the 1910 session convenes.
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Noel Base
National Military Park
Vicksburg
Williams Treasurers Interest Suit and State Investigations
State Revenue Agent Wirt Adams reports F I Williams received 13195 in interest on levee funds but never reported it to the levee board. Adams plans suit to recover 19000 from Williams and bondsmen. Mississippi taxpayers weigh committee for unequal state assessments. Adjutant General orders National Guard inspections by Col. McFarland and Lt. Danforth. E S Candler Jr. says he is not a candidate for governor, seeks reelection to Congress.
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Noel
F. I. Williams
Yazoo-Mississippi
South
Mississippi
Luther Manship
Senate
H. M. Street
Meridian
Fridge
Mississippi National Guard
John B. McFarland
Charles H. Danforth
Seventeenth United States Infantry
Candler
Candler, Jr
Congress
Baptist Woman's Missionary Institute Two Day Session
The institute held a two day session this week with principal addresses by Edith Crane of Baltimore, a representative of the national women's organization. W. Ward of Meridian, a statewide and national worker. and Margaret Lackey of Clinton, noted for her missionary work.
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The
Baptist Woman's Missionary Institute Bem
Edith Crane
Baltimere
Netional Women’s Organisation
Sathomal Ant General Missionary Movement
W. Ro Ward
Meridian
Aire
Mic
Margaret Lackey
Clinton
Secretary Verger Sells Cottonseed to Vicksburg Firm
The penitentiary board official sold 400 tons of cottonseed from Sunflower State farm to Advance Gin and Mill Company of Vicksburg at 21 dollars per ton. It is the second 400 ton sale at that price in recent weeks. Market price is uncertain due to scarce seed and limited remaining bales on state farms.
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Verger
Penitentiary Board
Sunflower
Advance Gin & Mill Company
Vicksburg
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad reports strong quarter results
The Mississippi Railroad Commission records the Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Company quarter ending December 31 showing total receipts of 525,165 with expenses 260,569.48 and net earnings of 164,495.52 up 51,355.62 from the prior year. Net revenue after taxes and interest reaches 46,016.59, up 15,812.54. Separately, Cavett brothers harvest alfalfa at Prairie Point Noxubee County yielding 195 from hogs sold, 160 value for home use, and thirty future pigs, with pasture for three milking cows a mare and colt for three months and other stock and hay.
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Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Company
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Cavett Brothers
Prairie Point
Noxubee County
Western Union Reports Flat Quarter Revenues and Local Loss
The Western Union Telegraph Company for the quarter ended December 31 shows receipts of 48425.79 with 5967.12 from local business and the rest interstate. Expenses total 47087.29 leaving a net earning of 835.50 after taxes 987.15. Secretary G W Russell of the Mississippi Farmers Union urges amendments to raise dues from 65 cents to 110 cents to fund an official publication for all members, to be voted February 20 at special meetings.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
G. W. Russell
Mississippi
The
Farmers’ Union
Severe Wind and Rain Storm Hits Local Area
A Sunday storm brought a 50 mph wind, heavy rain, and dropping temperatures. The weather followed a dense morning atmosphere with slow showers, causing damage elsewhere and stronger effects below the area.
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Jackson
Mics
Hurricane Strikes Vicksburg Harming Roofs and Cabins
A hurricane gale of about sixty miles per hour hit Vicksburg Sunday around 1 30 PM, demolishing frail shanties and damaging roofs in the downtown area. Rain caused water damage and communications lines were prostrated while river boats endured severe whipping with little harm. Many residents panic as the storm roared from the northwest for nearly thirty minutes.
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Vicksburg
Cyclone Visits Stephens Arkansas
A Sunday 2 am cyclone tore through Stephens Arkansas causing severe damage. Houses were twisted and roofs blown off along a wide path from 200 to 20 yards, with extensive property destruction reported as the storm passed through Obiesertion of the State.
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Stephens
Ark
Hoases
Severe Weather Paralysis Hits Kansas and Oklahoma Roads
Heavy snow and sleet storms sweep Kansas and Oklahoma causing traffic delays and rail stoppages. Oklahoma reports a rapid 45 degree temperature drop with continued wintry precipitation.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Worst Yet at Chicago Storm Paralyzes Lake Michigan Region
A winter storm in Chicago rapidly worsened causing heavy snow sleet and strong winds that disrupted telegraph and telephone lines. Communications to Northern Illinois Indiana Ohio Missouri Kansas Iowa and Southern Wisconsin were cut off overnight.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Judge Dent Fined for Whisky Possession in Newnan
Newnan Georgia judge and U S commissioner W B W Dent was fined 100 dollars for keeping whisky for sale within the city. He pleaded not guilty. Police found five kegs of whisky in his possession four in a warehouse and one brought to a boarding house.
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Newnan
W. B. W. Dent
United States
Tax suit moves to U.S. Supreme Court over Western Union franchise
Following Judge Newman s denial of a injunction to stop tax collection, Attorney General Hart issues a $5250 tax bill for 1905 on the Western Union Telegraph Company franchise in Georgia. The company plans to appeal to the United States Supreme Court, arguing its franchise is national. The 1906 value of the franchise is cited as about $500,000.
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Atlanta
Newman
Western Union Telegraph Company
G General Hart
Umberstom
United States Supreme Court
Monuments Planned for Confederate Soldiers’ Graves
United States government to erect marble markers in North Alton cemetery Illinois and Green Lawn cemetery Indiana to honor 1353 Confederate soldiers buried in Alton during the Civil War. Identifying each grave will follow legal procedures to assign distinct grave markers.
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Washington
United States
North Alton
Alton
Green Lawn
Indianapolis
Ind
Washington sites and relics near Fredericksburg noted
Article traces the Washington family legacy around Fredericksburg Virginia from Blenheim house near Westmoreland to Mary Washington’s grave site. It details places, farms, and connections including Kenmore G. W. family ties, Mount Vernon origin, and the 1894 Mary Washington grave shaft dedication.
Washington Descends From Edward I, Says English Genealogist
An English genealogist reports that George Washington, first U S president, is a lineal descendant of King Edward I. Traced through Margaret Butler and Laurence Washington of Sulgrave, the line reaches Thomas Holland, Earl of Kent, and Edmund of Woodstock, linking Washington to English royal blood.
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George Washington
United States
Edward I
Washington
Boston Transcript
Frederick Rags
Royal Historical Sect
Ap Moarch
Itage
Acton-le-Walls
Northamptonshire
Washingtons
Margaret Butler
Laurence Washington
Sulgrave
Shakespeare
Margaret Hutler
John Sutton
Dudley
Je-Walls
Sir John
Tiptofts and Charltons
Thomas Holland
Earl of Kent
Edmund of Woodck
Earle
Kent
Edward King
England
Margaret
Ter
Philip IL
France
Smith Sent Up for Life in Mississippi Case
Wealthy Lowndes plasterer Smith was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary after being found guilty of murder in Artesia Mississippi. The jury reached guilt but disagreed on punishment, and the judge set the case for possible Supreme Court review. Estelle Smith, his daughter, endured the courtroom drama with quiet sorrow as the verdict was delivered.
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Supreme Court
Justice Fletcher
George Cunningham
Monroe County
Arthur Farrow
Tate County
Mayes
Columbus
Misa
Hares KR. Smith
Lowndes County
Eugene A. Laurent
Nashville
Artesia
Miss
Supreme Court of Mississippi
John L. Beckley
Merkley
Estelle Smith
Taft Day at New Orleans Celebrates Presidential Visit
President-elect Taft enjoyed New Orleans hospitality at a banquet where civic leaders and prominent citizens toasted him. He responded with a pledge to represent the nation and to rally Southern representatives to support the administration’s best elements within their communities.
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New Orleans
Taft
Emi- Brace
Mr. Taft
Oerasion
Waters-Pierce to Pay Texas Fine in Silver Dollars
Waters-Pierce Oil Co manager W S Hancock reports a $1,700,000 Texas trust prosecution fine will be paid in silver dollars. Three express cars will move the coins from St. Louis to Austin, with one expert handler counting for 35 days. Banks refused to supply half dollars and quarters.
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Galveston
Tex
W S. Hancock
Waters-Pierce (Il
Texas
St. Louis
Austin
Waters-Pierce
Southern Congress Work Aims at Southern Development
Washington report quotes Managing Director G. Groevenor Dawes of the Southern Commercial Congress. He says the South is rich yet misunderstood and outlines plans to establish permanent headquarters and pursue immigration, capital inflows, and targeted resource development to benefit the region.
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Washington
G. Groevenor Dawes
Southern Commercial Congress
Congress
Express Firms Not Required to Provide C O D Liquor Service
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that express companies may refuse to perform cash on delivery for liquor shipments. In the Royal Brewing Company v Adams Express Company, the rule against collecting the purchase price for intoxicating liquors was upheld.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Royal Brewingompany
Adams Express Company
Express Company
Washington Delegation Divided on Tariff Bill Strategy
The Washington Tennessee delegation caucused on framing a separate tariff bill for the extra session or amending the Republican bill. No agreement was reached as the group remained split. Indications suggest a report in favor of improving the bill from a Democratic viewpoint by amendments.
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Washington
Tennessee
House
Reunion marks eightieth birthday of Mississippi man
David Jefferats of Jones county celebrated his eightieth birthday with a family reunion at his home. Seventeen children, fifty four grandchildren, and forty nine great grandchildren attended, minus one son in California. Jefferats remained hale and participatory in the ensuing dancing.
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Tok
David Jefeats
Jones County
California
Jefferats
Hale and Hearty
Genuine Syrup of Figs and Senna Declared Unique
A midwestern style blurb warns buyers to seek the genuine Syrup of Figs and Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co, noting its pure medicinal plant principles and exclusive production method. The excerpt shifts to a narrative of summer travelers from Marblehead Mass, including a stormy Westerner and a scene with a poodle a cat and a traveling clock on a train to the North Shore.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Senna
California
California Pig Syrup Co
California Fig “Grup Co
North Shore
Massachusetts
Hockport
Bobby
Tabby
Percy
Bringing Him Out. Asker How s
Dialogue fragments show Miss Trimm planning to cut Duffy, acknowledging he may be a diamond in the rough and discussing speaking to him.
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Asker
Duffy
Miss Trimm
Easy Come Easy Go in a Philadelphia Alley Scene
A passerby recalls a Broad and Lombard Streets moment where a sewer digger and a stout woman with a market basket exchange quips about money. The digger mentions earning alimony while the woman jokes she is spending it, in a vignette from Lippincott's.
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Philadelphia
Pat
Bridget
Aspendin
The Prince of Grumbiers and Mild Household Tales
A humorous note from Thourh's Companion about a grumbling summer boarder and a farmer Joy’s quip. A five year old injured boy asks the doctor about a scar, and replies that his mustache will cover it, in a Harper's Weekly style vignette.
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Thourh
Tommy
Mamma
Harper's Weekly
Postum Proves Health Booster for Coffee Drinker
A large group report relief from chronic ailments after switching from coffee to Postum. A young woman notes improved sleep and fewer headaches, stomach strength, and better appetite. She urges others to try Postum and avoid coffee for lasting benefits.
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Posteum
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich Read
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