Mississippi State Fair plans large expansion this fall
Arrangements are underway to enlarge the Mississippi State Fair in Jackson this fall from November 1 to 6 with a new agricultural building and facilities for chickens hogs and dogs. The fair aims to be the Souths largest, with premiums increased to attract exhibitors and attendance expected to reach around 100 400. The piece highlights new features premiums prizes and support from local businesses and individuals along with statewide calls for better roads banking and mutual life insurance efforts.
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Jackson
South
Texas
Jones Real Estate Co
Hinds County
Walter Clark
Mississippi
Union
Tragic Harlem River Train Crash Kills Dozens on Opening Day
New York reports up to twenty five killed and over a hundred injured when a Harlem River division electric train derailed near Two Hundred Fifth Street. A wheel flange failure caused the wreck on a tight curve, sending passengers tumbling and triggering a fire that responders quickly fought. Firemen rescued the injured as coroners collected the dead.
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New York
Harlem River
New York Central Railroad
Fifth Street
Grand Central Station
New York Central
Robert Jackson
Jackson
Thaw Trial Adjourned Death of Wife of Causes Delay
The thaw related court proceedings were postponed following the death of the defendant’s wife, delaying the trial’s schedule. Authorities cited scheduling difficulties and ongoing investigations as factors in the pause.
Thaw Trial Delayed As Juror’s Wife Dies
In New York the Thaw trial paused after juror Joseph Bolton’s wife Mia Joseph Bolton died of pneumonia. Judge Fitzgerald and officials consider a mistrial and resuming with a new panel while Bolton visits his dying wife. Court halted as medical updates were relayed.
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New York
N. Y
Mia
Joseph RB. Holton
Harry Kendall Thay
Stanford Waite
Justice Fitzgerald
Jerome
Bolton
Joseph B. Bolton
Harry K. Thaw
Revealed: Kuropatkin’s Russo Japanese War Account
In St. Petersburg, a confiscated history by General Kuropatkin of the Russo Japanese War surfaces. It accuses disorganization, disobedience by officers like Kaulbars, and blames Russia’s unity failures for the defeat at Mukden. The work argues Japan’s warlike spirit and preparedness outmatched Russia despite railway and morale issues.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Kuropatkin
Hussia
Offiers
Kaulbars
Mukden
Europe
Bome
Man wrecks home. woman killed and two children badly mangled
A man crashes a vehicle into a residence, resulting in the death of a woman and serious injuries to two children. Neighbors reported the incident near the unidentified street location as emergency crews responded. Authorities launched an investigation into the crash and its cause.
Dynamite in the Oven Fatal Home Explosions
In Lebanon Pennsylvania Mrs John Seelver and her two children Lydia 13 and Mary 5 died from a dynamite explosion intended to thaw three sticks of dynamite in the oven. The home was wrecked and the husband failed to warn his wife. In Pontotoc Mississippi Mrs Charles Mauldin burned to death at her home. a baby also perished as clothing caught fire from burning leaves.
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Lebanon
Pennsylvania
John Seelver
Lydia
God Mary
Howe
Immigration bill would bar Japanese labor from United States
In Congress Roosevelt proposes to insert a clause in the pending immigration bill to exclude Japanese coolie labor from entering the mainland United States. Root drafts the amendment banning Asiatest from the Philippines and Hawaii. officials indicate Tokyo has accepted the plan while discussions continue in Congress.
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Roosevelt
Root
Cannon
Senate
House
Committees On Immigration
Congress
United States
Schrmite
Philippine Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Philippines
Hawaii
Wall Street Speculators Reassess Washington Attitude
Wall Street has speculated that Washington might revise its stance toward combinations of capital. Recent White House visits by prominent financiers spurred talk, but several Washington dispatches from firsthand sources largely contradict any expected policy change.
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New York
Wall Street
Washington
White House
Jack the Hugger Captured in Bloomington Park Fiasco
Wesley Greenlee, a young carpenter described as weak minded, was captured in Franklin Square Park Bloomington after a tense struggle involving former Gov J W Fifer and others. The incident occurred opposite the residence of former Vice President A E Stevenson.
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Bloomington
Sinois
Jack the Hugger
Bloominof
Cuban Liberal Leaders Threaten War Over Cuba Pullout
Havana reports that Liberal party leaders, claiming control after American withdrawal, threaten war against the United States if U S forces do not leave Cuba. They accuse the American provisions government of yielding everything except absolute mastery and grow impatient at the delay in withdrawal.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Liberal Party
Race riot reported at Virginia railroad camp near Thaxton
A civil conflict erupts at a railroad construction camp near Thaxton Virginia about fifteen miles east of Roanoke with three or four Black workers reported killed. No wire communication exists with the camp as Black workers shelter behind natural fortifications while whites sit behind trees engaging in sustained fire throughout the day.
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Roanoke
Thaxton
Noted Theosophist Henry Olcott Dies in India
Alexander Fullerton secretary of the Theosophical Society reports the death of Henry Steel Olcott, cofounder with Mme Blavatsky of Theosophical festivals in the United States. Olcott, who had visited the U.S. last year, sailed to India in October and suffered injuries from a fall on shipboard that led to his death.
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Henry S. Olcott
Mme. Blavatsky
India
New York
N. Y
Alexander Fullerton
Theosophical Society
Adyar
Henry Steel Olcott
Mme. Mavatsky
Theosoph
Mr. Olcott
Negress Refuses Compromise in Beresford Claim
Flora Wolfe, long-time common law wife of the late Lord Delavel Beresford, dies in Mexico. Galveston report says she rejects a $500,000 settlement and $250,000 in cattle to withdraw her claim as the lord's wife. Local authorities weigh further action in the disputed estate.
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Galveston
Tex
Flora Wolfe
Lord Delavel Beresford
England
Mexico
Bailey investigation lines sharpen as report debated
In Austin Texas the Bailey investigating committee may report to the legislature exonerating Bailey from most charges while a minority would find him guilty of some accusations. The factions grow more bitter as the conflict intensifies and lines are drawn tighter.
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Austin
Texas
Bailey
Safe robbery targets Marion county treasurer in Alabama
In Hamilton Alabama burglars blasted open the county treasurer’s safe and fled with about seven thousand dollars of Marion county funds. They dropped three thousand in their haste, taking the rest from the safe where ten thousand had been stored. Local authorities enact inquiries and pursue suspects.
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Birmingham
Ala
Marion County
Hamilton
Harry Corbett Dead in San Francisco
San Francisco reports the death of Harry Corbett a well known sporting man and brother of James J Corbet ex champion heavyweight pugilist found dead Saturday morning in the city.
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Harry Corbett
San Francisco
Cal
James J. Corbet
Feudists' Office Building Burned in Kentucky Fire
Jackson Kentucky fire destroys the office building and warehouse of the Hargis Bros. Senator A H Hargis senior partner believes the blaze was started by an incendiary.
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Jackson, Ky
Hargis Bros
A. H. Hargis
Never Had Dealings with Bailey Testimony in Texas
Austin financier N. Finlay of St Louis, vice president of the Waters-Pierce Co., testified before the Bailey investigating committee that he never had any business dealings with Bailey or any related interests. He denied any personal or corporate ties in the alleged arrangements. The testimony aimed to establish a clean tie between Waters-Pierce and the Bailey investigation as it moved through the Texas inquiry.
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Washington
House
Senate
Shackleford and
Bartholdt
Missouri
Slayden
Texas
Littaur
Republic of Santo Domingo
St. Louis
Cairo River
Bailey
Austin
Tex
A. N. Finlay
St Louis
Waters- Pierce of Co
Standard Oil Pleads Not Guilty in Rebates Cases
Chicago report: Standard Oil Co. enters not guilty pleas in seven of eight indictments alleging acceptance of railroad rebates in violation of the Elkins law. The moves mark formal responses to charges that the company engaged in rebates with railroads.
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Standard Oil
Chicago
Standard Oil Co
Alabama Passenger Rates Cut Approved by Comer
Governor Comer signs a bill reducing passenger rates in Alabama from 3c to two and a half cents. The measure specifies the law will take effect in sixty days, with the change aimed at lowering travel costs for residents statewide.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Alan Gov. Comer
Suffragists in London Pause Campaign Over Bill
In London W H Dickinson a liberal MP introduced a bill to grant suffrage to married and rate paying women. The suffragettes decide to suspend their campaign while the bill is discussed in the House of Commons.
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London
Eng
W W. H. Dickinson
House of Commons
Interborough Metropolitan offers $10 million note
Interborough Metropolitan issues a $10,000,000 note in New York City. The note carries a 6 percent yield, with buyers quoted a rate around six percent.
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New York, N. Y
Interborough
Pioneer Clara Parquette Dies After Stand at Shawnee
Leavenworth Kansas report says Mrs Clara Parquette a Kansas pioneer died of apoplexy at age five. During border war days she held Col Jennison and his "red legs" at Shawnee for five hours to protect her husband an anti slavery advocate marked to be shot giving him time to escape.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Clara Parquette
Kansas
Col
Jennison
Shawnee
Bank Robbers Sentenced For $5000 Sawyer Bank Loot
Judge Goss handed 14 to 20 year sentences to the Sawyer bank robbers. The group was charged with looting the Sawyer state bank of about $5,000 and will be taken to state prison today.
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Sente
Must Stop at County Seats Bill Reaches Senate
Jefferson City Mo The senate approved a bill mandating all passenger trains except transcontinental trains to stop at every county seat in Missouri, aiming to improve local access to rail service and courthouse towns.
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Jefferson City
Senate
New British Pole Expedition Planned for South Pole
A British expedition to the South Pole will depart England next October led by E. H. Shackleton, formerly a lieutenant on the Discovery expedition. A notable feature is a motor car designed for ice travel as part of the equipment.
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South Pole
London
Eng
England
E. H Shackleton
Leutenant
Antarctic
Lowell’s Favorite Niece Dead in Ohio at 80
Harriet Lowell Barrett, described as James Russell Lowell’s favorite niece, died Sunday in Loveland, Ohio at age 80. Her husband Joseph H Barrett, 84, previously served as commissioner of pensions under President Lincoln.
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Lowell
Loveland
Ohio
Harriet Lowell Barrett
James Russell Lowell
Joseph H. Barrett
Lincoln
Train derailed near Eagles station in Harper's Ferry
The St. Louis New York express of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad left the tracks near Eagles station west of Harper's Ferry West Virginia. The entire train derailed but no one was injured.
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Harper's Ferry
West Virginia
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Eagles Station
Here
Land rights case could end timber sales in sixteenth lands
Jones county officials face an injunction request from Xenophon and Wheeler to halt cutting on sixteenth section lands amid a landmark clash between federal and state rulings. The case involves millions in timber value and could affect numerous deeds. a Crenshaw meeting formed Coldwater Drainage district planning a 180 mile canal to ease drainage, with costs and tax impact to landowners. Concurrently, Hancock county will sell 35,000 acres of longleaf pine to Edward Hines Lumber, enabling a large Poplarville mill employing around 2,000 and linking Poplarville to Gulfport and beyond toward Brookhaven and Vicksburg.
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Board of Supervisor
Jones County
Xenophon
Wheeler
Jorge Niles
Federal Court
State Supreme Court
Sixteenth Section Landa
Crenshaw
Coldwater Drainage District
Marks
Hancock County
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Poplarville
Poplarville and Gulf Railroad
Edward Hines
Gulfport
Brookhaven
Vicksburg
Auditor Reports $254 087.27 Collected Over Two Days
Auditor Henry states receipts of 254 087.27 from two days in counties including Amite Adams Calhoun Carroll Lee jackson Jasper Lauderdale Moorer Neshota Newton Noxubee Pearl River Scout Smith Sundover Tate Tunnes Washington Wilkineon Winston Walabusha and Vane. Lauderdale pany paid the largest amount 662 378.08. This coal together with 63 000 received from the scaly of hers ’ pute the State on a remimmably secur basis for the present.
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Henry
Amite
Adams
Calhoun
Carroll
Leeeck
Jackson
Jasper
Lauderdale
Moorer
Neshota
Newton
Noxubee
Pearl River
Scout
Smith
Sundover
Tate
Tunnes
Washington
Wilkineon
Winston
Walabusha
Vane
Residents Rally Against Name Change For Town in State
The people of Columbia oppose plans to rename their town to avoid confusion with another municipality. For years the community has borne the name Columbia and protests are strong against altering the historic title.
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Columbia
Pstettier Department
Shety Taxen Members Arrested After Secret Regenra Case
In Lawrence county a sealed case involving a 6 secret criminal regenra operation is uncovered. Twelve members linked to the Shety Taxen sect, ages 15 to 34, are named as organizers of the purge of robstery. All but one have been arrested and await trial.
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Reese
Lawrence County
Revenue Agent Targets Tallahatchie County Tax Delinquents
Revenue Agent Adams has worked up Tallahatchie county on delinquent taxes. The amount assessed against county property holders runs to several million dollars with taxes due, some dating back over twenty years. Notes involve land sales money loaned secured by mortgages vendors liens and related arrangements.
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Adams
Tallahatchie County
Governors appoint highway delegates for Pittsburg meeting
Responding to the governor of Pennsylvania, Gov. Varda man appoints delegates to the national congress of State highway commissioners to convene in Pittsburg on March 12. Names include Capt. BR. N. Provine, W. J. Toler, Gloster, R. King, Okolona, Walter Clark of Clarksdale, J. M. Bass of Hazlehurst.
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Pennsylvania
Judge Niles Sentences Hickman for Mail Tampering
Judge Niles sentenced Jesse A. Hickman of Durant, a former United States mail clerk, to one year and one day in the Atlanta penitentiary for tampering with the mails.
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Niles
Jesse A. Hickman
Durant
Atlanta
Brookhaven Bank Organized as Consolidation Grows
A new bank formed at Brookhaven follows a five year rise in combined capital surplus and deposits from 455,174 to 1,253,404 dollars, marking a gain of 828,227 dollars. The consolidation underscores growing financial strength for Brookhaven financial institutions.
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Brookhaven
Secretary of War Denies Delta Southern Rail Bridge Delay
The secretary of war refused the Delta Southern Railroad Company's request for more time to remove piling bridge over Bear Creek and ordered immediate removal of the stream obstruction, enforcing prompt action to clear the watercourse.
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Secretary of War
Delta Southern Railroad Company
Bear Creek
Money Acquitted In Greenwood Shooting Murder Trial
The jury in the Money case returned a verdict of not guilty. James D. Money Jr. shot and killed L. J. Henderson at Money Station on November 8, 1908.
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Harry Thaw
Thaw
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Gen. Kuropatkin
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Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
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Committee On Foreign Relations
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Sam
Virginia
Negress
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Mississippi News
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