Sanitary board seeks large appropriation for stockman work
Commissioner Blakeslee urges Friends of Farmers and Cattle Men to lobby for adequate funds to support the State Live Stock Board program. He notes the 1914 1915 appropriations are smaller than earlier years and call for more counties to participate in eradication efforts. The piece also covers fines and judicial costs, and cites the Dempsey case where he was found guilty of intent to murder and sentenced to four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
HE. Blakeslee
Friends of Farmers and Stockmen
Beginketers
State Live Stock Board
State
Lve Stock Sanitary Board
House
Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
Dempsey
J S& Carr
Parchman Farm Whipping Allegations Heard by Committee
Mississippi penitentiary figures faced an investigating panel in 1912 over reports that white convicts at Parchman were whipped for minor thefts and kept in harsh conditions. Testimony from Dr J C Gathie and officials described removals to Rankin County and discipline practices including lashings and alleged shootings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews and Thames
Beard
T. D. Roberts
Carthage
Parchman Farm
Penitentiary Investigating Committee
The
Sourse and Senate
Parchman Frm
Drevings
J.C. Gathiie
Parchman
Rankin
Dent
Roberts
Gathoes
Topele
Anheur
Chief notes no new lead in child home case
The police chief announces there is nothing new linking the suspect to the crime. Rev J L Green reports Citizens Home Society yearly figures showing 4 children placed permanently in good homes and 15 recalled for various reasons. Total income listed as $7.09 from all sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geere Gos
Jackson
J. L. Green
Citizren’s Home Society
Returned to Asylum Mertian Miss Mabry Trial
Miss Jessie Mabry daughter of M Mabry of Dublin Mississippi was tried before a lounge lumecy commission arm and recommended to East asylum following the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mabry
M. Mabry
Dublin
Lumecy Commission
Barn and Horses Burned In West Point Stables Fire
West Point reports a blaze at private stables on Westbrook Street owned by 1 Carothers. Thirteen horses perished and two were badly burned, with the fire department tackling the flames. The Tupelo seed and hail department also suffered major damage. Mac.sco's new representative Canton notes reforms hinting at Noland M. Heid succeeding late John M. Greaves as state representative for Sam Madison county.
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West Point
Carothers
Westbrook Street
Mac.sco
Canton
Noland M. Heid
John M. Greaves
Sam Madison County
Update on U S attorney appointment in Mississippi
Report from Washington describes President Wilson's nomination of Wilson Shedrie Hill of Greenwood for U S attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi. The article notes a political deal with Williams and Ward, indicating Williams would influence panel choices in exchange for Ward’s support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilso
Cleseogte
Wilson Shedrie Hill
Greenwood
United States
Mississippi
Mardin Adams Rearrested in Scottish Region Event
Report notes Mardin Adams rearrested and Taner to Agerterr in Aberdeen after a bank deposit depositor letters failed to reach Prairie Miss. First State Bank in receivership. sheriff notified by locals to claim names as Adams was taken to Aberdeen in a bid to secure 12¢8 Sond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardin Adams
Agerterr
Aberdeen
TC. Fuller
Lexington
Prairie
Miss
First State Bank
Adams
Women Promote Fire Prevention in Mississippi Clubs
At the Mississippi Federation of Women Clubs convention in Hattiesburg, the Society for the Prevention of Fires was endorsed and clubs urged to cooperate. A circular letter was sent by civic chair Mrs J J Wegrach. Also noted is three weeks of road work in Wesson including grading roads and paving puddle holes, transforming the town’s appearance.
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Mississippi
Mississippi Federation of Women Clubs
Hattiesburg
We Seociety
Mra
J. J. WeGrach
Civic Committee
Bes Tesmed
Wesser Wesson
Wesson
Jerusalem
Woman Granted Continuance in Alba Slaying Case
Mrs. Gertrude Stone, who on August 7 near Alba shot and killed W. L. King, a prominent real estate dealer, was arraigned for trial and granted a continuance due to illness of her husband and the seriousness of her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Alba
Gertrude Stone
W. 3
King
Jackson Names New Chief of Police Luther Humphies
Luther Humphies assumes duties as Jackson police chief succeeding temporary leader WL Polk who had been in charge of the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mew
Luther Humphies
Jackson
WL. Polk
Madision County Arrest Reported for Sackett Case
Abe Sackett, described as a none, was arrested in Madison County. He appeared before Commissioner Robert Ricketts and remanded to plead guilty or set a defa ult fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Abe Sackett
Hera‘eo
Madisom Coucti
Robert Ricketts
Ip de Fuult
Beck
Goethals Considered for New York Police Commissioner
Col George W Goethals chief engineer of the Panama Canal was offered the New York City police commissionership He demanded full control and stated he would remain a military officer with no right to appeal in court The offer followed discussions with Mayor Mitchell and a visit by Perry to the canal zone to present terms Washington indicated Goethals was also chosen as Canal Zone governor and tied to broader plans for the canal’s governance
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Col Goethals
Periins
Tama
Sim
Otter
Mitchel
Condit
Simusto G
New York Police Department
Col
Geerge Geethuls
Wager Mitchel
New York
Musineer
Wilken
White House
Washington
Wie
No Funds for Good Roads in Postal Appropriation
Washington House rules committee refused to couple 25 million dollars for good roads with Civil Service reform in the postal appropriation bill. The move aimed to unite supporters of both proposals but was blocked by a point of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Rules Committee
Civil Service
Agerpriation
Labor secretary urges halt on Hindu labor entry
Washington Secretary Wilson of the Department of Labor proposed to Congress that the doors be closed to Hindu laborers entering the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Department of Labor
Congress
United States
Seismograph at Chabot Observatory Reports East West Trace
San Francisco and Oakland windows rattled as a quake rattled the Bay Area. No damage was reported in San Francisco Oakland or Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chabot Observatory
Oakland
Berkeley
Bank Officials Hint at Joining Federal Reserve System
National City Bank, the country’s largest institution of its kind, is expected to enter the new federal reserve system, according to bank officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National City Bank
Federal Reserve System
Rockefeller approves yearly grant for Americas Academy
The Rockefeller foundation announces a ten year annual appropriation of 10,000 dollars for the Americas Academy in New York to support operations in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acca Americam Academy
New York
Rockefeller
Five Trust Bills Introduced By Wilson Fatherson Program
A publicity driven program outlines three bills on interlocking directorates in railroads banking and trusts to curb monopolies within two years of enactment. It also targets price discrimination and restrictive practices to curb competition, with Sherman act definitions clarified for interstate trade and monopolizing efforts.
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Mrusor
Gouse
Senate
Actire
Aeller
Siler
Fire destroys about thirty high speed boats in Gurn New York
A blaze swept a marina in Gurn New York destroying about thirty high speed boats and causing roughly 250 dollars in damage. Fire crews responded quickly though the rapid flames overwhelmed several vessels. Local officials cautioned residents about fuel vapors and possible further incidents.
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New York
Japan urges U S action on Mexico stance
Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Makino signals to U S leaders a firm push for prompt U S action in Mexico. Ambassadors and officials report the stance without direct confirmation from the president or Secretary of State Bryan. The inquiry underscores growing pressure in Tokyo for decisive American policy.
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Washington
Hinda
Japan
Bryan
Makino
United States
Mexico
George Ade Enters Senate Race as Progressive
George Ade of Brook, a lad playwright and author, announces his candidacy for the United States Senate as a Progressive, setting up his bid in the early election scramble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Brook
Lad
United States
Mistrial Declared in Large Baldwin Locomotive Case
A mistrial was declared in a suit by George H Robinson to recover 600000 from Alba B Johnson for services locating a purchaser for Baldwin Locomotive Works, Johnson once president. The regional bank hearing in St. Louis featured W M W Kavanaugh urging reserve actions by decision makers Howten and McAdoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newpork
George H Robinson
Alba B. Johnson
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Johnson
President Wilken to Propose Curbs on Competitors Interests
President Wilken urges Congress to curb business ties among rivals and empower the Commerce Commission to regulate financing of railroads and large corporations. He calls for clearer antitrust laws, punishment aimed at individuals, and limits on holding companies to separate production from transportation.
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Awswich
Senda
Nm Fort
Aie Commerce Commission
Muanrta
Daily Thought from Leigh Hust
Poetic reflection urging endurance and noble bearing in hardship. The speaker invokes sustaining power to endure and to help others shoulder sorrows, emphasizing resilience and mutual support.
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Leigh Hust
Lengirg 'or the Old Days
A fragment shows Senator Sorghum debating wealth and votes with a critic. The dialogue questions the value of large fortunes if spending them on political gain is deterred or questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Sobedy
Mistrial Declared in Suit Over $500 Dispute
A mistrial was declared in the case filed by George H. Robinson to recover $500 from Alba B. John for the Baldwin Locomotive Works where John served as president. In St. Louis the regional bank scoring notes W. M Navanauch, president of a Little Rock trust company, urging federal officials to establish a reserve bank in Lenox.
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St. Lou
W. M Navanauch
Trust Company
Little Peck
Ark
Houston
Mr“dso
Teo Whiter Ivory Method Notes
A brief excerpt describes whitening ivory by rubbing with unsalted butter then exposing it to sun and water. It mentions applying butter and placing the item in sunlight to achieve a lighter finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claea
Remark on Self-Discovery of Reagents over External Suggestion
Unclear fragment asserts that personal discovery of reagents guides belief more than external suggestions from others. The sentence hints at emphasis on internal process shaping persuasion more than outside input. No identifiable dates, people, or organizations present.
Fighting Farmer Surrenders at Marvile Jail
Ken Edward Beartsley, the Chautauqua county outlaw farmer, who for over a week defied Sheriff Anderson and a posse, surrendered himself to D. Backus a local hotel man and was locked up in the jail here.
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Farmer
Marvile
Ken Edward Beartsley
Chautauqua County
Anderson
D. Backus
Volcanic Activity Alters Ambrim Island Top
In the New Hebrides a volcanic upheaval on Ambrim Island, part of Velcano Orange I Island near Sydney, changed the island’s volcanic face last month. The report notes altered topography from recent eruptions.
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Sydney
Ambrim Island
New Hebride
Meetip
Publicity Sought for Trust Bills Before Congress
Publicity and enforcement provisions push trust bills through Congress with support from Mr. Wilson and Democratic leaders. The measures target unlawful monopoly, unfair trade practices, and interlocking directorates, creating an Interstate Trade Commission and harsher penalties. The bill allows equity relief, bans price fixing across buyers, and requires bond for injunctions while preserving personal liability of corporate directors and officers.
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Congress
Wilson
Interstate Trade Commission
G Corporation
Beaven Haircut Mystery Baffles Little Laura
After seeing her newborn brother Laura guesses angels cut the baby's hair to explain why he cannot walk yet. She mentions Beaven and a barber shop as part of her childlike reasoning in this tender observation.
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Uttle Laura
Out of Commission and a Rat Trap Misstep
A humorous dialogue features a wife arguing for sending home a renty item and a husband noting the purchase last week. The serious man asks about currency while the wife suggests overhauling affairs to curb focus on foolish topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Orter
Rency
Pint Pails of Harter Output in America
Four million pint pails are produced annually in the United States with half of this output used to further social habits in New York and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter
America
Hadiem
New York Teleersch
To Induce Sleep With Water After Nightly Rest
Drinking half a pint or more of clear cold water at retirement is said to cure sleepiness. It clears the blood washes irritating food from the stomach and promotes quietude that aids sleep.
Getting It Straight She and He in a Curious Matrimony
A witty dialogue reveals marital motives as she claims money drew him to marriage while he retorts he wed for lack of funds. The exchange hints at finances driving romance and counters with a paradoxical confession.
Buzzards Devour Soap Cakes Made by Laurel Woman
Mrs. Lillie Adams of Laurel Delaware prepared a large batch of soft soap and molded it into cakes. She found the cakes eaten by a flock of buzzards in the ward two area with some birds still contesting the crumbs.
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Lillie Adams
Laurel
Del
Marriage Between First Cousin in Great Britain
A note on consanguineous unions reports that 21 of every 100 marriages in Great Britain are between first cousins, with higher rates among the nobility. The article outlines social and hereditary implications.
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Great Britain
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Blakeslee
Gays
OFMIL
Pire
Tupeloon
Kee Cu
Mabie
Secon
U. S&s Attorney
Iama
Wardamas
Lond
Goethals
House Committee
Kansas City
U.S
Mencao
United States District Court Here
Little Heck
St. Louie
St. Louis
W. MW. Kavanaugh
UN Trust Company
Little Beech
Howten
McAdoo
Louis
Union
Masters of Business Yield
Pramert Holding Companies
George H. Robinson
Courts of Equity
Reserve Bank
Bank of Trams
Penn Tug
Inf
Mation
Atvice
Iim
Truse
Spon & Combiusion
Wileen
Fedys
Gneral
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