National Warehouse Company Faces Far-Reaching Audit Findings
Audit of the National Warehouse Company in Jackson reveals annual income of 12 000 while salaries total 15 000. The firm held 54 cotton warehouses valued at 120 000 but likely worth much less, with several locations posting minimal receipts. Fictitious real estate values and salaries show a claim of mismanagement and potential obstruction of bankruptcy proceedings by officers.
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Jackson
National Warehouse Company
South State Street
Hattiesburg
Laat
Mississippi's Col Street Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Jackson Mississippi Tuesday marked the eightieth birthday of Col H M Street longtime Mississippi legislator from Meridian former speaker of the lower house and prominent public figure He began service in 1869 representing Prentis county later Lauderdale County and was a leader in the constitutional convention of 1890 He served as speaker of the lower house three times with the last term in 1906.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Col. H. M. Street
Meridian
Commonwealth
Col Street
Prenties County
Lawlerdale County
Lauderdale
Hookworm Campaign Planned for Lowndes County
Dr. D. D. Gill the state hookworm specialist presented a county plan to eradicate hookworm in cooperation with other counties. He requested $200 from Lowndes to fund a four to six week campaign with specialists delivering lectures and diagnosing cases. The board approved the $200 appropriation.
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Columbus
D. D. Gill
State Board of Health
County Board of Supervisors
Gill
Carter Gets Position in Delta Planting Firm
In a mutual arrangement with Governor Brewer, T. W. Carter, Mississippi Farmers' Union president and National Warehouse Company head, has been offered a senior post with a large delta planting and land concern owning the Potosi plantation. Clinton residents donate to benevolence while Mississippi College ministers raise funds for student ward and endowment. Jackson health figures show 1912 death rate down and birth rate up with white and total death rates specified.
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Jackson
Gov. Brewer
T. W. Carter
Farmers’ Union
Mississippi
National Warehouse Company
Delta
Potosi
City Department of Health
J. P. Wall
Mississippi Education Stand Still Amid Road Bond Push
Mississippi State Superintendent of Education Powers cites Russell Sage Foundation ranking to urge higher school standards. He notes 737,156 students, of which 425,967 are Negro, and urges bonds for rural school buildings while praising roads funding but stressing education needs.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Russell Sage Foundation
New York
Sage Foundation
Department of Education
Pork barrel river and harbor bill totals $40 million
Washington reports the rivers and harbors appropriation bill totaling $40.4 million with the Mississippi River receiving the largest share at 6 million. Other allocations cover the Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama and Louisiana projects across numerous stretches and tributaries.
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Washington
Congress
House
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Ohio
Missouri
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Missouri River
Kansas City
Sioux City
Fort Kenton
Warrior
Alabama
Mississippi
Gulfport Harbor
Ship Island
Big Sunflower
Pascagoula
Dog Rivers
Varoo
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Southweat Pass
Mermentau River
Sabine River
Arkansas
Quachita River
Arkansas River
Reed River
Archbald Found Guilty in Senate Impeachment Trial
Robert W. Archbald, longtime judge on state and federal benches, was found guilty by the U.S. Senate of high crimes and misdemeanors. He was removed from office and disqualified from future public positions after an impeachment trial concerning misconduct and use of power to aid private coal land interests in Pennsylvania. Five of thirteen charges were upheld.
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Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Pennsylvania
Federal District Bench
United States Commerce Court
United States Senate
Senate Inessnet
Archbald
House of Representatives
Rivers surge as thousands flee in Ohio River flood scene
Ohio flood forces seven hundred to a thousand families from Louisville and Cincinnati riverfronts amid 40 foot stage fears. Homes and stores drenched while fire and police assist relocations. state rail service disrupted and widespread property damage reported.
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Louisville
Cincinnati
Ohio
Weather Bureau
Refugees Lodged in Schools and Churches as Flood Rises
In Cincinnati and nearby areas including Dayton Newport and Covington Kentucky about 2 500 people are left homeless by rising waters. Kentucky schools and churches are opened to shelter the refugees while riverfront merchants suffer heavy losses. Water reaches near second story levels in some riverside buildings and steamboat traffic on the Ohio River is largely suspended.
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Cincinnati
Dayton
Newport
Cowington
Kentucky
Cincinnati Commission
Guests of the President Honor Mrs Cleveland at White House Dinner
Mrs Grover Cleveland, retiring first lady, dined with President Taft and Mrs Taft in a notable White House event. Four generations of White House leadership were represented by Robert Todd Lincoln, Mrs Marrison, Mrs Cleveland, and Mrs Mayard with Mrs Lamont, the Tafts, and Secretary MacVeagh attending.
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Washington
White House
Grover Cleveland
Taft
Cleveland
Robert Todd Lincoln
Lincoln
Benjamin Marrison
Harrison
Hold Up Taft Appointments Faces Senate Weed Plan
Democratic and Republican leaders failed to reach a joint committee deal to vet Taft's December appointments. The special Democratic panel proposed five members from each side to screen nominees, but Republicans rejected the plan. The effort aimed to manage the hundreds of pending nominations sent since December 15.
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Washington
Vate Iwhers
Taft
Senate
Mississippi lawmakers urged for Gettysburg loan
Col. W A Montgomery former commander of the United Confederate Veterans in Mississippi sends a note to Gov. Brewer urging state aid for Mississippi's Gettysburg reunion representation. He cites the Gettysburg reunion committee and suggests a loan around 1500 dollars as possible legislative sanction.
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Jackson
W. A. Montgomery
United Confederate Veterans In
Mississippi
Brewer
Gettysburg
Health officials fear meningitis spread from flood areas
Surgeon General Rupert Blue warns that flood conditions may raise the risk of cerebro spinal meningitis in Arkansas Tennessee Missouri and Illinois. Rising waters could force crowds into unsanitary conditions while Surgeon Von Exdorf is dispatched with other experts to the affected district.
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Washington
Rupert Blue
Public Health Service
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Illinois
von Exdorf
White man Tedder pardoned in Rankin Farm case
Jackson reports J. W. Tedder a white man about 65 years old was pardoned by Joy Brewer. Tedder was serving a life term at the Rankin farm for the murder of a negro man in Sunflower County several years ago.
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Jackson
J. W. Tedder
Joy
Brewer
Tedder
Rankin Farm
Sunflower County
French physician patents faster photo telegraph apparatus
Paris reports a French physician has devised an improved photo telegraphic device that transmits photographs and drawings over telephone lines in four minutes.
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Paris
Tragic Death of Seven Year Old in Biloxi Street Accident
The seven year old Ethel Smith was struck by a motor car at Point Cadet and fatally mangled under the vehicle. Rescuers freed her body with difficulty as the accident was reported from Biloxi.
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Biloxi
Ethel Smith
Point Cadet
Women Escape Jail In Snowstorm From Utah City
In a blinding storm two women prisoners slid down a rope made of braided blankets from a high second story jail window and escaped. Mrs. Mary McGill, jailed for aiding a husband in robbery, and Mabel Wilson, jailed for vagrancy, are the escapees. McGill had previously broken jail similarly and phoned Salt Lake City to ask the cost of freeing his wife.
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Weden
Utah
Mary McGill
Mabel Wilson
McGill
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Votes for Hadley in Vice Presidential Electors
Salt Lake City reports an agreement to cast four electoral votes for Gov. Hadley of Missouri for vice president. The arrangement confirms Hadley’s support in the electoral college delegation.
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Salt Lake City
Tab
Hadley
Missouri
Charter for Big Firm and Creston Cooperage Filed
Jackson Charter for the Creston Cooperage Company capitalized at 750000 was filed with the secretary of state for approval by the attorney general and the governor. Near Beer Men Pay in Natchez thirteen near beer dealers pled guilty to nuisance charges and paid 73.28 in each case totaling 952.54.
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Jackson
Creston Cooperage Company
Secretary of State
Natchez
Snothers championship motor boat races set across early March
Boat races announced for March 1 4 under new power boat association commission as part of the 490th anniversary celebration of Ponce de Leon landing. Gale sweeps Carolinas Norfolk and surrounding coasts with winds near 50 mph hindering craft. Moonshiner Mack Moss slain by U S officers near Cherokee county Asheville NC in a clash with revenue agents.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Snothers
New
Power Boat Association Commission
Ponce de Leon
Carolinas
Norfolk
Virginia
Carolina
U. S
Asheville
N. C
Mack Moss
Meontoine
Cherokee County
Fortifications Planned At Guantanamo For Canal Access
Secretary Meyor told the House committee that Guantanamo Cuba will be fortified to shield the eastern entrance to the Panama Canal. He cited a recent treaty allowing U S purchase of hill land behind the naval station for heavy fortifications.
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Washington
Meyor
Navy Department
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Guantanamo
Cuba
Panama Canal
United States
Guantanamo Naval Station
Horrible death at Arkey Slave Works plant
Columbus reports a fatal accident at the Arkey Slave Works plant where 35 year old A Rambo was killed after his clothing became entangled in shafting. His body suffered severe mangling and multiple injuries including broken limbs.
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Columbus
Rambo
Arkey
Thin City
Parcel post surges in first week from top cities
Washington reports nearly two million parcel post packages moved in the first week of the new service as the 40 leading cities handle about half the nation's postal business. Officials estimate three to four million parcels mailed from January 2 to the date. New York led with 445000, Chicago 438000, Boston 174000.
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Washington
Tth
New York City
Chicago
Boston
Fatal and injuring crash at Savannah grand prize race course
Two men were killed and others injured after a car crash on the Savannah grand prize race course. One man was likely fatally hurt and two others sustained minor injuries in the incident.
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Savannah
Balkans Peace Efforts Focus on Adrianople Crisis
London reports a diplomatic push by European powers to settle the Adrianople dispute. Turkish resistance to ceding the holy city clashes with efforts by Bulgarians to have the territory included, signaling continued tension despite advice and pressure.
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Balkans
Adrianople
Europe
Turkey
Holy City
Bulgaria
Bulgarian War Casualties Rise as Bloodshed Worsens
St Petersburg reports 410 total casualties in the Bulgarian army since the war with Turkey began. Of these, 284 are officers and 21,098 are enlisted men who have been killed or died of wounds.
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St. Petersburg
Turkey
Lands Outside Levees State Alleges Wire Merer Report
Article discusses land value projections along the Mississippi River bank from Brunswick to Warren county. It cites estimates of land value, potential cotton and timber yields, and possible government compensation. A committee plans to travel to Washington to present the case before Senate and House committees.
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Corlation
Eas
Mississippi River
Brunswick
Warren County
Aoting
Engy
Masissippi River Commission
Maura Fon
John F P. Jenkins
Washington
Senate
House
Cotton Season Near End in Northern Delta Counties
The cotton season ends early in the northern Delta counties due to heavy rains and labor shortages, with plans delayed and quality affected. Jackson buyers report near full clearance in surrounding areas, while overall receipts reach 17,026 bales versus 1,775 a year ago.
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Jackson
Mowke
State Auditor Sets Reporting Rules for Building Associations
State Auditor DL Phompeas requires building and loan associations to submit blank forms and respond with reports on their condition when requested. The auditor may inspect books and accounts of appropriations at any time under the new statute.
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Phompeas
Mississippi Banks Show Increase In Resources In 1911
State Auditor report lists 9 composite statements for 312 state and 1Federal banks in Mississippi. Total resources December 1 reached 111 million 530 thousand 550 dollars, up 14 million 234 thousand 9 hundred 64 from June. Undivided profits 319 thousand 412 dollars, earnings near 13 percent with much directed to surplus. Tax fight looms over transfer tax on real estate deeds. new levy to county for record filing. Tick eradication approved. five dipping vats to be built in each district under supervision. Four pairs of twins born to Mrs De Massey in Marietta within two years between births.
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D Jackson
Pusean Thompeet
Peru
Taz. Jackson
Chancery
Collecge
Haglehurst
County Board of Supervisors
Unclear text on Mississippi bankruptcy records
Fragmentary OCR indicates a note about bankruptcy records in Mississippi with a claim that only one bankruptcy filing occurred since an early date. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Commissioner Blakeslee Plans Stereopticon Lecture
Commissioner Blakeslee of the state department of agriculture organizes a stereopticon lecture on Mississippi progress. He will present slide pictures and a talk titled Mile Winnigen, illustrating rural and urban advancement with material from his own sildles and travels.
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Jackson
I. FE. Blakeslee
State Department of Agriculture
Makeslee Baw
Mississippi
Makeshee
Liquor Dump and Civic Acts Mark Jackson Dispatch
A semi religious liquor destruction event at Jackson city hall marks police annals as beer and whiskey are poured from casks after remarks by clergy and anti saloon officials. Other items note library talks with Andrew Carnegie, diphtheria germ studies, Rankin county yield comparisons, a pardon for Sam Dyer, and $40000 sent by sheriffs in December 1912.
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Jackson
Miss. Jackson
City Hall
J. W. Slehelberger
Mississippi Anti-Saloon League
Mary Redding
New York Bank Reveals Enormous Profits
George F. Baker testifies to the immense earnings of a New York bank in the latest disclosures. The institution reports profits totaling eighty million dollars, highlighting its robust financial health and market position.
Financial Triumvir Declares No Impropriety in Directorships
George F. Baker, chairman of the Finest National Bank of New York, testified to enormous profits and high dividends since 1900. He said the bank’s profits exceed 80 million on a 10 million capitalization, with dividends totaling 226 percent in four years. Baker opposed public disclosure of bank assets, arguing potential harms from such scrutiny.
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Laker
First Securities Company
Madero to Step Down After Wilcom Named
Arkansan reports President Madero will yield power after Gov Wik Bangari returns from a six week trip. Americans in Mexico note Maderos renunciation is near certain as rebels devastate towns and threaten confiscation of property amid famine and ruin.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Madero
Mexico
Wik Bangari
Runge
Hamle
Mle
Oklahoma requests 11 million grant to state schools
Representative Morgan of Oklahoma introduces a bill for an 11,767,980 appropriation to equalize land grants for Oklahoma public schools and other purposes. Much funds aim to compensate for loss of the public school fund due to Congress not granting land when Oklahoma transitioned from territory to state. An additional 35,000 was allocated in view of granting the band.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Representative Morgan
Morgan
Congress
Indian Territory
Paragould Couple Wed After Long Known Bond
In Paragould Ark W 1) Toler 77 of Goreville Illinois and Mrs. Elizabeth Bright aged 71 were married after childhood acquaintances. The bride is a cousin of a former wife of Mr Toler.
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Paragould, Ark
W. 1
Toler
Goreville
Elizabeth Bright
Three Men Sentenced for Wireless Stock Swindle
In New York three men Cameron Spear promoter A Frederick Collina inventor and Charles L Vaughan were sentenced to federal penitentiary terms for using the mails to defraud in selling stock of the Collins Wireless Telephone Company and the Continental Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Company. Spear five years and fine. Collina three years and $2000 fine. Vaughan two years. Mme De Bran Maggie Gilbert sought to recover a $30000 note signed by Mrs Isabelle V Adams after a trial in the New York supreme court.
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New York
Atlanta
Cameron Spear
A. Frederick Collina
Charles L. Vaughan
Collins Wireless Telephone Company
Continental Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Company
Isabelle V. Adams
al Adams
Marguerite Gilbert
Aupreme Court
Gilbert
Mme. de Bran
Adama
Questions on Wilson trade views touch Dem League pledges
Washington debates center on whether President elect Wilson is a free trader and a single tax advocate. The clash pits Mrs Jolyn Sherwin Crosby of New York against Mrs M 7 Scott over endorsements of Mrs Stephen B Ayres for president of the Woman's National Democratic League.
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Washington
Wilson
Senator Gorman
New York
Stephen B Ayres
Woman's National Democratic League
Joln Sherwin Crosby
M. 7
Scott
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