Wilson Bryan clash at Baltimore Democratic convention
In Baltimore at the Democratic gathering a stormy scene unfolds as William Jennings Bryan opposes Speaker Clark with support for Belmont and Ryan. The convention faces deadlock over resolutions and party factionalism amid loud clashes and procedural drama.
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Bryan Supports Wilson as Convention Fights for Ballot Outcome
The Democratic convention in Baltimore sees Bryan vote for Wilson after intense floor battles over unit rules and two thirds requirements. Murphy and New York delegation influence stirs strong clashes, with Stanchfield’s attack on Bryan drawing cheers and Baldwin among spectators as Taft’s daughter appears and party energy peaks.
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Democratic Platform Summary Highlights and Planks
Summary of the Democratic platform calling for a revenue tariff, income tax, direct election of senators, presidential primaries, campaign finance limits, single presidential term, rate regulation of railroads, anti trust enforcement, civil service reform, land conservation, Alaska territorial rights, rural credits, pest control, and imperialism opposition. Includes emphasis on reducing living costs, controlling monopolies, and promoting social welfare measures.
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Engineers Explore Locks of Gatun and Miraflores
J F Springer analyzes a curious question about canal locks linking Gatun and Miraflores. He considers how air and water pressures equalize when a rear gate closes and the chamber descends toward the sea, noting saltwater density and tidal effects.
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Miraflores
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How Do You Dress So Well On Nine Dollar Weeks
A woman questions another about dressing well on a nine dollar weekly salary. The confidant reveals she earns extra income by collecting readers’ questions and selling them to a stern man who weaves them into humorous pieces, boosting her earnings beyond her regular pay.
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Lee
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Longworth
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Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Arkansas River Compact
The State Supreme Court sustains the validity of the Mississippi Arkansas river compact and overturns a trial verdict in the case of Barney Cunningham. Chief Justice Mayes writes the lengthy opinion holding prosecutions for river violations within the compact territory.
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Arkansas
Barney Cunningham
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Weather report shows June rainfall below normal in Mississippi
The Mississippi Weather Bureau reports June rainfall totaled 2.55 inches, well under the 4.59 inch normal. Jackson recorded 8.95 inches in precipitation for the month, while the statewide average temperature was 74 degrees with notable daily ranges and a January deficit of 10 inches since the start of the year.
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Miamieaippi Department
the Weather Bureau
Jame
Surveyors Complete Work on Rail Route for Carthage County
Surveyors finish work in Carthage the last county in the state without a railroad. They move to Laurel Hill and camps along the Pearl River region. The line is planned from Lees to Towels Estes Mill Standing Pine Free Trade to Lanre. The route then reaches Philadelphia crossing the New Orleans Motcie and Chicago railroad with construction expected within fifteen months.
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Pearl River
Laurel Hill
Bay of Neshubs County
Lees
Estes Mill
Lanre
Philadelphia
New Rina, Motcie and Chacags
Hold Joint Debate in Aberdees Between E S and Candler Jr
A crowd estimated between 300 and 2000 attended a joint debate in Aberdees. Broyles opened the proceedings, touting his twenty year record as a state legislator and promising a campaign free of personal attacks. He challenged Candler to state his position on his record and stance.
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E. S& Candler, Jr
E S. Broyles
H Mitchell
Broyles
Lee Islacare
Candiet
Railroad commission sets value for express firms taxes
The railroad commission values tangible property at 2000 dollars per mile for the Southern Express and American Express companies. Southern property is assessed at 4 025 0 and American at 5 375 540. Based on these figures the two corporations will pay taxes about double those of last year.
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Jackson
Railroad Commission
Southern Express Company
American Expt Company
Southern
Americum
County Court Adjourns After Two Week Term
The Columbia court term closes after two weeks with forty of sixty cases disposed. Only two mistrials and two guilty verdicts are recorded. Convictions for illegal liquor dealing yield seven hundred dollars in fines and fees.
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Columbia
Clicut
Yume City Scouts March to Lake Caautamya Camp
Yume City troop plans a country march while others rely on rail to reach the Lake Caautamya encampment near Crystal Springs for the annual Boy Scout gathering.
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Yume City
Boy Scowty
Lake Caautamya
Crys Tal Springs
Columbus Business League Boosts River Trade Plan
The Columbus Business League funds a steamer project on the Tombigbee to improve Inca trade. J Early Stewart of Pickenshire and C L May of West Bend will build a boat for rural river trade between Columbas and Iena.
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Columbus Business League
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Tombigbee
J. Early Stewart
Pickenshire
C L. May
West Bend
Columbas
Iena
Milch Cow TB Inspector Finds Infected Cows in City
Dr H H Chadwick city food inspector and veterinary surgeon concentrates on dairy cows to locate tuberculosis germs. He reports many milch cows in the city with sap ae es milk are infected and continues inspections to identify sources.
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Jackson
H. H. Chadwick
City Board of Health
Summer_normals_close_at_mississippi_colleges
Summer normals for whites and colored have accomplished more than ever before at universities and colleges in Mississippi. Attendance in the term has grown, with educational leaders driving improvement and attracting interest from across the United States to agricultural training and canning work.
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University of Missiestopol
Keten
Newton
Abbocy College
Preution College
Fromtrani
United States
Duel Ends In Shootings Near Hickory
Frank Johnson, a farmer near Hickory, is expected to live after a duel with Hewernt Envis over a dispute tied to a child. Mrs Johnson participated as the dispute escalated, resulting in serious back injuries and gunfire as Davis acted to shoot the woman until Johnson intervened.
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Frank Johnson
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Johnnee
Davie
Johnson
Johnnson
Winchester
Davis
Widespread Confederate Soldiers Wives Pay Claims Filed
Chancery clerks in the state are sending out notices to soldiers widows and indigest sere ante of the Confederacy. Claims valued at 178 dollars and 600 dollars are to be filed with the chancery clerk before the first Monday in September.
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Chambery
Meeting on Crop Adaptation and Market Preparation in Tylertown
J F McKay of the Agricultural College and Farmers' Institute led a well attended meeting with farmers and business men of Tylertown. Prof. Minisy spoke on topics vital to the region including crop adaptation to local farm conditions and farmers cooperation in marketing their quotas.
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Department of Farmers’ Institute
Agricultural College of
Thos State
Tylertown
Minisy
Dealer liable for special privilege tax on cartridges
Assistant Attorney General Claire Clayton states that dealers in sealed cartridges are liable under the special privilege tax law. The opinion confirms the dealer must pay the tax when dealing in such commodities.
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Jackwon
Claire Clayton
Alumni Form Industrial Institute and College Association
Twenty five former students of the I. L. & C. organize a new association named the Industrial Institute and College Association. The group aims to promote purely educational activities among alumni and supporters.
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Cinton
Inde Trial Institute and College Association
Mississippi Anti-Saloon League pamphlet argues against beer trade
A newly issued pamphlet titled Destroying the Destroyer is distributed by the Mississippi Anti-Saloon League. It aims to mobilize opposition to beer and whiskey literature created by the liquor trade across the state.
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Jackson
Misessipp Anti-Saloon League
General Orenlatwe
Columbus area alfalfa growers find rising market demand
Farmers west of Columbus report gratifying success in growing alfalfa and Columbus emerging as a market for ice cream. Much of the county’s alfalfa is being shipped to Birmingham.
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Columbus
Birmunzham
Death of J W Raymond ex Confederate leader at Jefferson Military College
Prof J W Raymond longtime president of Jefferson Military College, noted educator in the south, dies in Natchez. Meridian reports a new canning factory to be built in Itesburg with planned capacity. Civil docket in Meridian promises a long August term with murder cases. United Daughters of the Confederacy awarded contract for a Confederate monument in Merstian featuring a statue on a spire.
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Ratcher —Woeel
Sam Astonio
Temas
Meridian
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Unitedl Daughters of the
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