Whitfield to Lead State Normal College with Higher Salary
Prof Henry L Whitfield longtime head of the Industrial Institute at Columbus will resign July 1 1911 to become president of the State Normal College His career includes guiding rural ed expansion and strengthening the state’s educational system and he will receive a salary higher than his previous post.
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Henry L. Whitfeld
Industrial Institute College At
Columbus
Normal College
Whitield
Edu
A. A. Kinwis
Whitfield
Industrial Institute
Presidhe State Normal
Few Men Sent Up for Multiplicity of Wives
Mississippi penitentiary records show nine bigamists from seven counties with six white defendants and others of mixed race. W C from Cleveland is among those jailed for bigamy after moving to Lee County. County tallies indicate Hinds leads in capital crimes, with 16 murder-related inmates, while Bolivar and other counties report varied murder, manslaughter, and criminal assault figures across a total inmate census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi State Penitentiary
W. C
Cleveland
Ohio
Ran Lytle
Cleve
Mississippi
Lee County
Couas
Jackson
Forrest
Leake
Lee
Neshoba
Perry
Crim
Hinds
Washington
Secretary to Senator Percy Dies in Senate Building
Hon Hancock Robinson longtime private secretary to United States Senator Leroy Percy was found dead in his office in the senate building. The death appears due to heart failure occurring overnight. Robinson had served since Cary Walthall’s era and remained in the role through Percy’s terms.
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Hancock Robinson
United States
Leroy Percy
Senate
Kintton
Mississippi
Washington
Holly Springs
Cary Walthall
States Senate
Ca “Pd
Percy
Burlington Eyes Rail Line Investment Impact
Local business leaders speculate on the New Orleans Northern railroad’s future after a reported change in management. The plan envisions a Jackson to New Orleans route, with Burlington possibly acquiring assets. Generals Evans and A. are tied to militia affairs, with expectations of regional cooperation boosting Southern spirit and Mississippi soldiers.
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Burlington
New Orleans Northern Railroad
Jackson
New Orleans
Evans
R. K. Ev
Evans m
South
Mississippi
Tallahatchie drainage district report filed with governor
Governor Noel receives from Dr Crenshaw a year end report on Tallahatchie drainage district operations from December 1 999 to December 17 1910. The report shows cash on hand 9397.1, receipts 868,725.95, disbursements 987,158,946 leaving balance 8550.1M. A general statement on work is expected soon for the district’s area readers.
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Noel
Tallahatchi
Sweets For Prisoners In Mississippi Holiday Feasts
The Mississippi board of trustees ordered extra treats for prisoners during the holidays. Secretary Laurence Yerger arranged fruit, nuts, and candies for inmates at Rankin Oakley Belmont and Parchman alongside normal fare, promising a thorough holiday feast.
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Jackson
Board of Control
Mississippi
Durance
Board of Trustees
Laurence Yerger
Rankin
Oakier
Belmont
Parchman
HON W. P. TACKETT DEAD
Hon Walter P Tackett of Lexington died Saturday in Lexington. He was a cousin of Gov Noel and a prominent state figure. Tackett served one term in the legislature after 1888 and was district attorney from 1903 for about a year. For years he faced ill health but remained active until recently.
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Lexington
Walter P. Tacker
Tackett
Noel
Pas
Vicksburg Sells Stock in Louisville Texas Railroad
Vicksburg will receive 50000 dollars from Illinois Central Railroad Company for 100000 dollars worth stock in the Louisville New Orleans and Texas railroad, long held by the city for Leeve street right of way. The sale was proposed at a special city council meeting with Mayor Hayes and Aldermen Harding and Helzgason named to accept.
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Vicksburg
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Louisville, New Orleans and Texas Railroad
Illinois Central
Leeve Street
Blewitt Lee
Hayes
Harding and
Helzgason
Officials Complete State Commission Mailing Task
Secretary of State Power finished distributing commissions to 1 1 2 to 1 504 municipal officers elected across Mississippi cities on the second Tuesday in December. More than 180 code chapter municipalities held elections with an average of about nine officers per community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Secretary of State
Alway
Two Aviators Killed in Harahan Aviation Crash
Early Saturday morning near New Orleans Harahan a plane crash killed aviator Moisant after his monoplane fell from about fifty feet then plunged to the ground. He died of a broken neck shortly after being rescued and observed by officials and press men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
John BH. MoIsant
Paris
Laonden
Finann
Harahan
Moisant
Aviator Arch Hoxsy Dies In Fatal Flight
Los Angeles witnesses a deadly crash as aviator Arch Hoxsy falls over 500 feet during a public display. The crowd watches in horror as the machine collapses, and the announcer confirms the fatality amid sobs and stunned silence.
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Los Angeles
Cal
The
Winds
Fonc
Uncle Sam's Finances Show Improvement Over 1910 Start
Washington reports the US treasury in better shape as 1911 opens with a reduced deficit. The year ends with a working balance near 34.1 million in treasury offices, down from a year ago, despite over 10 million advanced for canal construction. The year 1909 had a 26 million deficit.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Treasury
Yefielt
Panama
Gainesville man found hanged in woods after disappearance
The body of 25 year old Gid O Kelley was found by woodcutters hanging by the neck from a tree fork in the northern part of the county. Police suspect foul play though a coroner s inquest yielded no light on the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Gid O'Kelley
O’kelley
Eifforts
Three Hundred Ninety Three New Southern Banks Open in 1910
In 1910 three hundred ninety three new southern banks began operations with capital totaling 7 420 000 dollars. Fifty five pre existing banks raised capital by 2 544 500 dollars, boosting total banking capital accretions to 9 964 500 dollars. Mercury Near Zero in Kansas City Blizzard drops temperatures from 48 to 2 degrees. Berlin allocates 59000 dollars for an abattoir to process horses for human consumption.
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Atlanta
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Berlin
Retirement Pay Urged For Life Savers In Service Report
A year ending June 30 saw 64 deaths among 4061 boat crews in the U S Life-Saving Service with 79 vessels damaged. The service aided 37 drowning rescues and provided medical aid to many, totaling $19,179,290 in cargo rescues and fund allocations for retirement benefits to disabled life savers.
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Washington
United States Life Saving Service
Amail
J Kimball
Senate
Ereft
Ols
Dhe
Ife Saving Service
Droening
South Prospects Grow Stronger for Trade
New York Bradstreet reports post holiday quiet in general trade and manufacturing, with preparations for spring and stock cleanups. Retailers note good holiday trade, though not always record volumes, while agricultural markets show strength in the South due to cotton prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet’s
Hest
Pests Ravage Crops Threaten Millions In Loss
Washington. Acting Calef Point of the bureau of plant industry says pests cause millions in crop losses. He testifies to the house agriculture committee on the upcoming agricultural appropriation bill. Powell notes sulphur spray stabilizes Eastern fruit business and could save about five million dollars from brown rot on peaches and a similar amount from peach coccid, if orchards are sprayed properly.
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Washington
Bureau of Plant Industry
House
Powell
Suit Seeks Damages Over Honeymoon Trunk Loss At Local Hotel
Mrs. Laura Riehl of Washington DC sues hotel proprietors for 597 dollars claiming carelessness caused loss of her trunk and contents and wasted portion of her honeymoon. She seeks 457 for loss and 50 for searches, with the cash value to be decided in local courts.
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Rts
Laura Riehl
Washington, P. C
French aviator breaks world distance record for Michelin cup
Maurice Tabueau, contesting for the Michelin cup, set a new world aviation distance record by covering 262.66 miles in a continuous night flight of 7 hours and 5 minutes.
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Buc
France
Maurice Tabueau
Ietance
Wine Cowboy Contest Sparks Southwestern Reunion Thrill
Oklahoma City hosts a Southwestern cowboys reunion where Joe Gardner wins the first day after roping and tying a steer in 2025 seconds. The event highlights competitive ranch sports and local talent.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Joe Gardner
Southwestern Cowboys
Banker Robin Attempts Suicide Before Court
New York banker Joseph G. Robin, indicted for murder, swallowed poison as cameras filmed his approach to sentencing. He collapsed before arrest as doctors rushed to save him. a stomach pump was used and he was moved to a hospital ward. He is listed in serious condition but thought to recover.
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New York
Joeph G. Robin
Eile
On Hospital
da Cd One
Pes Con
Storm Wreaks Havoc Across South With Freezing Temperatures
A severe cold wave and storm swept the South with freezing temperatures from Loutavile to the Gulf. Snow fell in the Texas Panhandle, central valleys saw thunder and rain, and Gulf coast winds disrupted service. Houston reported streetcar outages and other damage.
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Loutavile
Gulf
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Gulf Coast
Houston
Wright brothers to start aviation school in Augusta
Augusta, Georgia will host the only regularly established aviation school in the United States, started by the Wright brothers. The project aims to train pilots and advance air travel from Augusta with a formal program and facilities.
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Augusta
Wright Brothers
Wheeler to face exam for major in coast artillery
Capt. Joseph Wheeler son of Gen. Joseph Wheeler is set to take examination on January 20 for promotion to major along with other coast artillery officers. He entered the United States Military Academy from Alabama, graduated West Point in 1895, and was appointed second lieutenant in the Fifth Artillery. He held the rank of major of volunteers during the war with Spain where he served creditably.
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Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Coast Artillery
Wheeler
United States Military Academy
Alabama
West Point
Fifth Artillery
Spain
Indictments in Corsicana White-Capping Case
Corsicana Texas grand jury issued eighty indictments against prominent white farmers alleging white-capping. They are charged with running local black farm tenants from the county, with most accused from the northeastern section. Some have posted bail. others remain to be arrested.
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Corsicana
Texas
Grand Jun
Resurrection as the pinnacle of divine power and Christian hope
The text extols the resurrection of Christ as the crowning act of redemption and the pattern for believers. It asserts that without the risen body salvation fails, that prophecies are fulfilled, and that Christ’s resurrection confirms God’s covenants and grants eternal victory over death through faith in Jesus.
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Christ
Jesus Christ
Paul
Joseph Parker
Satan
God's Call On His Children
A devotional urging readers to welcome God into their hearts and keep doors open for his visitation. Thepiece urges reverence and readiness, noting it leads to peace and lasting fellowship, as spoken by Mrs. Sarah Cannon Leamon in Pittsburg Christian Advo cata.
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God m
Sarah Cannon Leamon
Pittsburg
Christian Advocata
Pork stuffed roast with tomato sauce and lettuce
Arrange alternately slices of fresh pork with a dressing for stuffed meats. Tie and steam until tender. Remove top cover and brown lightly. Serve on lettuce leaves with tomato sauce.
Pernicious Habit Deters College Athletes
A brief note warns that many promising college youths fall prey to the pernicious habit of study, hindering athletic potential and marking them as unlikely to become fine athletes.
Dainty Home Frocks and Bargain Winter Styles
Fashion notes advise practical frocks for women to refresh wardrobes with Christmas sales. Velvet velveteen and corduroy skirts rise in popularity while skimpy street coats and youthful jackets echo current trends. Shoppers seek wearable, up-to-date pieces through winter with affordable bargains and small accessories completing outfits.
Warm shoe gift for baby with embroidered design
A soft warm baby shoe makes a pretty gift and the article suggests a delicate shoe fashioned from charmeuse or suede. The top could be embellished with a moral motif like stylized wild roses, using the cuffs of long evening gloves as a ready material.
Shoe construction illustrated with lining and straps
The description explains lining a shoe with soft material and a hard binding, attaching two carrot straps with buttons on one end and a buttonhole on the other. It notes a clear small sketch showing shoe mounting and suggests soles made similarly with an interlining of flannel between material and lining, with sides and sole seamed together.
Handy folding knife case from simple fabric storage
A home sewn knife case keeps each blade separate to prevent rust and ivory handles from yellowing. Using a long fabric strip, braid, and machine stitching, the piece folds to form multiple slots for knives, storing any number neatly.
Black Velvet Toque Trimmed with Silver Lace
Description of a lady’s hat featuring a satin body with butterfly motifs. Front trim uses large dull silver lace. long feather accents in black and jet tones complete the millinery.
Fireplaces andirons as essential home accents
Open fireplaces grow in use across rooms andirons demand rises. Brass suits formal rooms iron fits simpler spaces. Large halls suit heavy wrought iron grilles and tall andirons. Hessian styled reproductions and brass copper blends appear in antique reproductions. A complete set with fender and tools complements a modern colonial home.
Married woman discovers husband prefers corned beef and cabbage
A wife laments her marriage after realizing her husband favors corned beef and cabbage over elaborate chafing dish meals. The light-hearted remark reflects domestic kitchen priorities and evolving tastes.
Perfect Condition Case Rolls Up for Easy Packing
A case described as in perfect condition rolls up for compact storage, packing away in a very lithe space. Its flexible design allows quick transport and minimal bulk. The note emphasizes portability and convenient handling for travel or storage.
Charming Monotones Fashion Plan for Cost Conscious Women
A refined dress style favors one color across the season with hats and accessories matched to each outfit. A wearer uses a single tailored suit in a deep hue, two lighter blouses, and one or two pale evening gowns to create multiple coordinated looks.
Ancient dental care tip from a scribal guide
A fragmentary note advises against washing combs with water to avoid splitting teeth and recommends a stiff wall thrust as a method to cry for cleaning, followed by wiping between each woth with a damp cloth after brushing.
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State Normal College
Pr Percy
Hane
W. P. Tackett
I. C
Harding
Bilbo-Dulaney
King’s Daughters
Old Ladies’ Home
Bilbo
Kincannon
Grenada
A. A. Kincannon
State University
Hoxeys
Homsey
Uncle Sam
Boay
NEW Southern Banks
Robin
Washington Bank
Financial Transactiona
New York Institution
Grand Jury
Jos G Robin
Washington Savings Bank
Banking Department
Bank of Northern
F. K. Martin
Hank Wos
Fidelity Development
Rete
Acta Indemnity Company
West
Flying School
Maj. Wheeler
the Risen Lord
Rasen
Gae Home Department
Baty
Tsao
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