State Normal funds cut in appropriations debate
In the legislature the House committee on appropriations reports a reduction of the State Normal College budget from 100 008 to 80 000, aiming to overhaul admissions and facilities. A minority report urges restoring support, noting candidate shortages and facility limits. The bill shifts beer provisions, bans locker systems, and affects veteran and youth club activities amid broader economy measures.
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House
Aitice of Appropriations
State Normal Pollees
Senate
Helles Friends of
Admissins
Sother Ginerky
Arees
Confederate Hospital
Amnes
Vicksberg
Debated Election Date For Elective Judiciary System
Lawmakers clash over when to implement the elective judiciary. Some push for a 30 day window after act passage. others align with primary dates or November election. Assistant Attorney General Ethridge says the act allows the final decision to be set by the executive.
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Cate Bba
Ethridge
Move to Equalize Taxes Aims to Boost Mississippi Revenue
Dill introduced by Senator Wither will prompt debate as it heads the calendar. It seeks to equalize taxes across the state with local district supervision while each county handles its own assessments. The measure addresses disparities where land valued at $75 an acre is taxed the same as land at $12, aiming to raise revenue for state government and correct unequal taxation.
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Wither
Mississippi
Senators Seek Funds to Support Mississippi Fairs
A senate bill proposes appropriating funds to pay premiums for exhibits at district and county fairs in Mississippi. The measure aims to encourage fair holding by supporting agricultural and livestock displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Senate
Move Blind Institute Plans Six Day Drive
A campaign to raise $20,000 for a local YMCA building project has begun and will run for six days. The effort includes a double session plan that faces uncertain success as the state contemplates new outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. C. A
YMC. A. Bas
Unclear OCR Note on Committee Sessions and Chancellor Whit
Fragmentary report notes committee sessions closed doors with little visible outcomes. Mentions Whit Evesiess and a 558 000 allowance to receivers, but details are obscured by garbled text and missing context.
Bank Bill Goes to Governor and Education Allocation Rise
The Mississippi lower house passed a bank bill after a two house debate and sent it to the governor for signature. An appropriation for Agricultural Teaching rises to 136 000 with general high school agricultural work funding up 76, bringing double the prior numbers. The Senate dispute on dates for deposit Clauses saw amendments fail 61 to 54. A long Supreme Court docket is set for March 2 with 124 cases on the calendar awaiting review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Laws House
Erie
Sigmature
Johnson
Coahoma
Senate advances bills on labor office and social reforms
The senate favors creating a stam factory inspector to enforce child labor laws and votes on prohibiting segregation in life insurance agency work. Other measures address race relations, intermarriage bans, and judiciary reform with favorable committee reports.
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Senate
Stam
Three Die in Race Riot Near Tunica Mississippi
A race riot near Robinsonville results in the deaths of Tusika One white man and two Negroes. Gunfire and mobs prompt a Memphis contingent to hunt for more Negroes as authorities report arrests in Tunica and search efforts continue.
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Robinsonville
Tunica
Memphis
Harts
Hilyanid
Irmak
William Beasley
Santing
Chancellor A A Kimeennes Likely to Retire This Summer
The University of Wixsissippi faces pressure from trustees and students as Chancellor A A Kimeennes tendered his resignation. Board members warn no decisive action will occur before midsummer if he remains determined to retire.
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Miesenepi
Beduedtr University
Gedy
University of Wixsissippi
A. A Kimeennes
Former Brooksville cashier convicted of perjury
State Auditor D L Thompecs cites a Noussee county jury verdict convicting Parker adcos, assistant cashier of the defunct Cottam Exchange, of perjury. He received a five year sentence in the penitentiary.
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Brooksville
Barker Serten
Macon
D L. Thompecs
Noussee County
Parker Adcos
Cottam Exchange
Perfury
Prison fire sets a guard and inmate aflame in Richton
Wil Smith, a Black inmate jailed for forgery, set fire to the prison door in an attempted escape. The blaze engulfed the building and two people died. Eugene Carter, a local prominent citizen, reportedly broke his arm while fighting the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richtee Prisse
Gaim Freedom_ Richton
Wil Smith
Eugene Carter
Postmaster Nomination Sought to Replace Deceased Wadlow
Guifpet Postmaster Crosser announced he would submit his name to the senate for confirmation as postmaster of this city, to succeed T. W. Wadlow, who is deceased.
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Guifpet
T. W. Wadlow
Girl fatally struck by baseball on campus
Gulfport reports a Central School incident where Beastie Rice, a student age not specified, was bitten in the temple by a baseball thrown by a boy named Sidett. She died shortly after the accident.
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Gulfport
Central School
Beastie Rice
Sidett
Physician Accident Leads to Injury and Fire Loss
Dr A Kennedy, a prominent physician, was accidentally hurt when a chair broke and he was struck on the left side, likely losing his leg. Crystal Spring farm belonging to C B Willard burned down near town, causing about $2,009 in losses. Local boards report no further details due to the damaged text.
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Magee
A. Kennedy
Tim
C. B. Wilard
Verdict Awards 20000 to Clarte Against Mobile & Ohio
In Rienzi Mississippi the circuit court awarded John Milton Clarte twenty thousand dollars against the Mobile and Ohio railroad for injuries from crossing a freight trail that blocked a public highway. The case drew a large verdict, aided by attorney James A. Cunningham and opposed by Hos J M Boone. The defense appealed to the state supreme court.
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M 4
Pairead Company
Bocceville
John Milton Clarte
Mobile 4
Ohio Railroad
Rienril
Miss
James A. Cunningham
Booneville Bar
Hos
J. M. Boone
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Young J. E. Cunningham
Counnsel
Supreme Court
Bankers Bond Wakes as Grand Jury Action Continues
Aberteen Guile Barter promoter of the First State bank of Prairie Mies bound over to grand jury released from jail on 5000 bond. Lewes of Abertees and W B Roberts of Prairie signed the appearance Lead T C Fuller of Lea ingtes Ky Barser's brother Ky farimbed the SLMG i cash. Hardin Adams in filings awaiting grand jury action.
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Aberteen
Guile Barter
First State Bank of Prairie
Mies
Lewes
Abertees
W. B Roberts
Prairie
T. C. Fuller
Lea Iugtes
Ky. Barser
Untitled dispatch on marshals and Cameo figures
A garbled report from Washington references United States marshals and a Cameo appearance involving Senator Vardamas and associates. It mentions Cushman publisher and various figures in a confused sequence, with incomplete names and dates.
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Greteer
Seneter
Jechven
Wasimgtes Saps
United States
Verdana
Vartamas
Williams
Weather notes show cooler temps and rising crop concerns
A fragmented weather summary reports cooler days in the south and rising fevers context. It notes a 3 percent increase in arene eveted and references station counts in Salem with reed tracts of 3 to 1. $08 acres and seven bees planted hint at first crop expectations this year.
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MerSitas
Salem
Gall & Ship
Fragments Describe Attacks Near Malvica Area
The text reports violence east of Malvica with Ube Peo wine referenced while Eegbeer Smits had some of his fee Grekes. He was rushed on six seconds for Mempeis with a note about a sacrifice or event and a policy week on the site caused Geemer.
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Rosedale
Ube
Malvica
Eegbeer Smits
Recommender Advances Postmaster General Appointment
Recommender Greenwood-Coveressman BGC supports Me. D and Humpphrers widow of Dr. David Seth Huamperey of Greenwood for postmistress of Lis. The recommendation was forwarded to the postmaster general for approval.
Movement to Inaugurate National Commission Form of Government
A public sentiment grows among western citizens to adopt a commission form of government. The proposal seeks structural changes in local governance and official support is gathering.
Senator Ransdell proposes amendment to bar divorce and remarriage
Senator Joseps E. Aarsceli of Loumana proposes an amendment to the federal constitution forbidding divorce and the right to remarry in the United States. He seeks to unify state marriage laws and allow separation without remarriage.
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Joseps E. Aarsceli
Lou ‘Mana
United States
Bandits Loot $40 000 From Train Near Gere Alabama
Three masked men highjacked a New York to New Orleans tram at Attala County. They boarded the engine and held the crew at gunpoint. The robbers opened the mail car seized registered mail and escaped with the loot. No trace of the bandits was found.
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Crm
New York
New Orleans
Terei
Attala Hiwe
Attala
Ogi
Tremdaie
Expres
Cieri
Sepe
New Oriente New York
Dabo
Four killed in crash in improved combi ve report
Four people died in a car crash linked to an improved combi vehicle. authorities believe the death toll will not rise, though some injured are likely to be maimed.
Beauregard Mayor Deas Dies After Asbest Fines
Beauregard mayor G. G. Hallamay died here following a dispute over asbestos fines. Hallamay was a long time resident and leader in the Wessen community.
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Seasregard
Deas. Wesece
G. G. Hallamay
Beauregard
Mr. Hallasay
Wessen
Gulfport Postmaster Dies in New Orleans Infirmary
Gulfport postmaster T. W. Wadsow died at a New Orleans infirmary after a ten day treatment period. He served as postmaster here for eighteen months and previously held a seminary appointment.
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Gulfport
T. W. Wadsow
New Orleans
Fire destroys planter’s barn and stock near Pomter
Clarksdale report states that Whitinr and a prominent planter near Pomter lost a barn and outbuildings to fire. The blaze destroyed the barn and eight months’ supply, with two horses also perishing in the flames.
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Clarksdale
Whitinr
Pomter
Leser
Measles Epidemic Seen In Measlen City Schools
An epidemic of measles is reported in Measlen City with a noticeable drop in attendance in public schools though the situation is not yet certain to worsen.
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McComb City
Frank Chance Rescues Three Men During Glendora Floods
Frank Chance, manager of the New York American League ball club, saved the lives of his brother Karl Pancake and two other men in floods caused by a storm in Glendora California.
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Frank Chance
Glendora
Cal
New York American League Baseball Ce
Karl Pancake
Washington selects Underwood for assistant attorney general
E. Marvin Underwood is chosen to replace Winfred T. Deck on the attorney general's staff. Underwood will assume duties in the Washington office and assist in Philippine matters as directed.
Radium Treatment Offered Free for Colorado Ore Byproduct
The ore product from a Colorado wine region is processed to extract radium. Hospitals and humanitarian institutions will receive the refined product at no cost. No portion of the radium is to be sold.
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Denver
Cal
Colorado
Senate approves seven foreign treaties amid tolls debate
The Senate ratified five year accords with Great Britain Japan Italy Spain Norway Sweden Portugal and Switzerland. The action shifts U S foreign policy toward firmer world leadership while amendments to the tolls question and the Pasana tolls issue are debated.
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Waehington
Britain
Japan
Maly
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Portegsl
Switcerland
Magee Tribunal
Pacemea
Ecip
May Recognize Gen Villa Amid Confused Text
Fragmented OCR notes discuss recognition of General Villa, U S action on Western Bill of William Besten, and tensions over a potential treaty with the United States. Vague references imply colonial or wartime diplomacy and consequences for refraining from negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
United States
Fire damages Atlanta auto showroom as four hurt
A blaze at the Soason Gewiamer Automobile Super Company store in Atlanta caused about 100000 in damages. Four workers were slightly injured with two in a flight accident as flames spread from the basement. fire crews fought the stubborn blaze for hours.
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Fme Mediatin
Atlanta
Soasson Gewiamer Automobile Super Company
1923 Washington Birthday Ceremony Draws Foreigner Immigrants
In Chicago six thousand foreigners attend a three day Washington birthday celebration. The event features oath ceremonies of allegiance by eight immigrants becoming citizens amid festive rites and patriotic displays marking the occasion.
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Chicago
Washington
Eicht
Three Die in Quarry Blast Near Alpena Mich
A premature dynamite explosion at the Michizcan Alkali Company quarry near Alpena Michigan killed three men and seriously injured two others. Investigators are assessing the cause as crews secure the site and summon medical help.
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Mich
Michizcan Alkali Company
Here
Murphy resigns from Chicago National League Club
Charles W. Murphy resigns as head of the Chicago National League Baseball Club and sells his stock to Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, saying he is through with baseball.
Sacramento Launch At Cramps Shipyard
The gunboat Sacramento was launched at the Cramps shipyard in Philadelphia. The vessel measures 535 feet and inches with a speed contract of twelve knots and a crew of 154 aboard.
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Gunbde
Sacramento
Philadelphia
Cramps
Jettes Acquitted in Dr Wooten Murder Case
In Charlotte North Carolina M Jettes was acquitted by a jury of murdering Dr W H Wooten who had invaded his home according to court records.
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Charlotte
British gunfight near Juarez linked to Villa execution
A chaotic border episode tied to General Villa ends with the execution of a British citizen and later claims of a conspiracy. Reports say Benton was arrested in February and implicated Villa before being executed. officials discuss records amid Cabinet talks.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Duares
Villa
State Department
Congress
Department of
Sim
Gem Ville
Erpas
Benton
Receivership Report Shows Partial Cash Recovery
A receivership case reveals creditors to receive at least 34 cents on the dollar after costs. The court notes a shortage initially estimated at 78 dollars, later revised to 1.60, and the supervisor’s report confirms a total deficit of 1.01.
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Greet Stanemest
Ohio River Rising Prompts Flood Fears Across Counties
A rapidly rising Ohio River threatens towns along its banks and tributaries including the White River area. Officials warn the river could reach dangerous levels near twenty to thirty feet, with Pike and Wabash counties bracing for flood impacts as sands wash away and overflow worsens.
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Petraes
White River
Dene H P Galpin Bronze Medal Awarded in New York
In New York Jis. great Dene lenc ing to H P Galpin was presented with a bronze medal for the New York Women's War for animals. On October 21 Jim saved Galpin's wife by dragging her from his varnias spertes.
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New York
H. P. Galpin
Bes
Jim
Galpin
Hi Varnias Spertes
Explosion at Nobleus powder works devastates Ardeer Ayskir
Glasgow reports seven killed and several injured as a massive blast at the Nobleus powder works tears through Ardeer Ayskir with widespread destruction to nearby Sairdines. Meanwhile in Detroit authorities say a Rosssco family perished in a suspected gas-related accident at home and a child named Aznie Nolan, six, is described in critical condition after a fall during rescue on a third-floor fire escape.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Ardeer_ Ayskir
Nobleus
Trial of William Chea¢y ENG Opens in Chicago
In Chicago a trial begins for William Cheay ENG accused of murdering his wife last October aboard a horse drawn vehicle. The charge centers on the fatal tragedy and the ensuing legal proceedings.
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Chicago
Kot, Grills
Wiliam Chea¢y Eng
Ciecimpati
Former Police Chiefs Face Bribery Indictment Trial
Former chief of police Feend G.tty St Pask Mise and former city detective Fred Tareer were quietly brought to trial on bribery charges.
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Feend
Pask
Mertie Freezgas
Fred Tareer
United States Seeks Safety Guarantees for Foreigners in Mexico
A fragmentary report notes U S discussions on protecting foreigners in Mexico. It references statements about responsibility, international cooperation with Britain France and Germany, and concerns over death and defamations connected to alleged guards and landings in Mexico City.
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United States
Mexico
Edward Gres Sr
Benton
Jagae
France
Mexico City
Ex Senator Teller Dies at 57 in Colorado History
Obituary notes former United States Senator Teller who served thirty years in the Senate. Describes his mixed party role and public reputation, with dates and places blurred but indicating his Colorado origin and age at death.
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United States
Moore Teller
Cartier
Coloradea
Armissson
Colorade
Tellier
United States Senate
Bech
Teller
Rex TM Takes New Orleans Mardi Gras Festival Stage
Rex TM joins the Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans as a high profile act on a grand stand overlooking the city. The event features war vessels in the charter and a booming income, with observers noting a strong city turnout despite mist and rain.
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New Orleans
Berne Train Collision Report From Alps Area
A damaged train near Bern Switzerland emerges from a mountainous area in the Alps. Two cars derailed and one passenger car was involved as emergency crews respond to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
Alps
Seed Stranded Sagers to me
Fragmented text mentions Denver and a California group, with a questionable donation amount and references to a national opera company. The readable phrases suggest a charity or fund context tied to a regional location and a reunion or homeward return note. The exact facts and names are unclear due to corruption.
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Sagers
Denver
Cal
National Grand Opera Company of
Cassada
Unclear OCR Summary of Midwestern Meeting and Argentine Naval News
Fragmentary report notes a meeting of twelve midwest state organizations and mentions wireless communication with Colom from 20 miles distant. Also reports on a new Argentine battleship Ridavada and a fat and wel for two ships at Se.
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Bostes
Mase
Colom
Vetecan Fraternity elects new Chi Pas president
Mess E C Swift of Ottawa EL was elected president of the Chi Pas college fraternity to succeed Elbridge T Gerry of Colombéia 1857, who retires after thirty one years of service.
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Vetecan Fraternity
Ens Rebres
C. Swift
Mikhicen
Ottawa
Chi Pas College
Elbridge T. Gerry
Colombéia
Five-masted schooner Kimee arrives under tow in Lewes
The five masted tank schooner Kimee, seven days out from Port Arthur for Providence, arrived under tow by the Aries Hughes. The vessel is taking on water and believed to be in distress, prompting safety concerns for those aboard.
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Lewes. Dei
Kimee
Port Arthur
Providence
Aries Hughes
Gale destroys structures at Lyces exposition grounds
A violent southwest gale damaged the Lyces exposition grounds, destroying several frames and gear at Bree serdome. Losses were estimated around $344,040, including $200,000 for frame structures and $144,040 for Bree serdome gear and arroplases.
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Lyces Exposition Grounds
Bree Serdome
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