Supreme Court Justice Horace Harmon Lurton Dies in Atlantic City
United States Supreme Court Justice Horace Harmon Lurton died in his apartment at the Marlborough-Blenheim hotel Atlantic City N J from an attack of angina asthma He had come to the resort for health benefits and was reported improving before a sudden relapse. Lurton was appointed to the high court by President Taft in 1909 after serving as a federal judge in Nashville Tennessee He enlisted in the Confederate Army was captured three times and escaped twice He began his judicial career in 1875 and served as Tennessee chief justice before joining the U S Supreme Court in 1909
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Atlantic City
N. J
United States Supreme Court
Horace Harmon Lurton
Marborough-Bienfelm Hotel
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Supreme Court
Taft
Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of the United States
Nashville
Tenn
Chicago
Douglas University
University of Chicago
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Supreme Court of
Weta Win Election Contest In Pontiac
Judge Phillip A. Gibbons of Livingston County voids the April 28 election in Pontiac forbidding ten saloons from voting due to improper signatures on petitions filed with the town clerk. A separate report notes 200 persons rescued after the excursion steamer Rosedale ran aground with over half passengers being women and children.
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Pontiac
Illedsa
Phillip A. Gibbons
Livingston County
New York
Rosedale
Missouri Express Rates Cut Ordered by Public Service Commission
The Missouri Public Service Commission ordered a broad reduction in express rates statewide. The new table, prepared by experts for the commission, shows about a 10 percent cut from old rates.
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Jefferson City
Public Service Commission
Missouri
Commission
Blorstad Held at Sanit Despite Disaster Findings
Storetad balanced for disaster in Quebec as the steamer Blorstad was held at sanit and the findings were reported.
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Storetad
Quebec
Blorstad
Sanit
Reed Calls Joint Action to Push Trust Legislation
Senator Reed of Missouri urged the commerce and judiciary committees to unite on trust legislation. He said consolidating sentiment in favor of trust laws would deny the public a remedy already provided by the courts.
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Reed
Trade Commission
Senate
Missouri
Sud Committee
New Haven Control Scored in Losses to Stockholders
The Interstate Commerce Commission report details the New Haven railroad frauds and resulting financial collapse. It cites losses to stockholders estimated between 65 million and 90 million dollars as directors faced possible indictments.
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New England
New Haven
Balloon flight ends with 104 mile dash to McLeansboro
The final of eight balloons launched from St. Louis completed a 104 mile air trip ending southeast of McLeansboro Illinois. E T Cole reports the San Francisco 1915 craft landed eleven miles southeast of McLeansboro after traveling from St. Louis. All eight balloons have been heard from with year listed as A D Preston of Akron.
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Goodyear la Winner
St. Lowis
San Francisco
McLeansboro
E. 3. Cole
St. Louis
A. D. Preston
Akron
Three Die in Morgantown Auto Crash Near Hill
Three people died and four were hurt when a car went out of control near Morgantown West Virginia and struck a hillside. The dead include Winfield F. McKay 66 Ravenswood W Va and his grandson Winfield McKay Jr age 1 and Dr H C McKay of Fairmont.
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W. Va
Winfield F. McKay
Ravenswood
Winfield McKay
H. C. McKay
Fairmont
King Alfonso Aide Dies at Tunch Table Incident
Maj. Montes, a royal aide, died suddenly at King Alfonso's luncheon aboard the royal yacht in Spain. Bijon, a friend of King King, is mentioned in connection with the event.
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Bijon
Spain
Maj. Montes
Alfonso
Bilbo Acquitted Sparks Jubilation in Jackson Trials
After a lengthy trial in Jackson, T G Bilbo is acquitted amid cheers as supporters celebrate in the City Hall area. Hobbie is also vindicated, with cheers for both men and a public rally planned by the Bilbo Club.
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Theo. G. Bilbo
Weutesau
Mississippi
T. G. Bilbo
Mississippiis
G. A. Hobbie
Woo
Bilbo
Hobbe
Taylor
Oruggista Organizing Builds Statewide Engagement
The organization thrives on lively meetings with lavish entertainment for attendees from various towns. President J. G. McGee has formed committee appointments and urges broad support and druggist membership. The group plans next year’s program with top performers from Memphis or New Orleans and is securing binding contracts.
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J. G. McGee
Ton Blanks
Memphis
New Orleans
Magruder enters race for unexpired sheriff term
J C Magruder former Forest County sheriff and late appointee to fill Sheriff Bennett’s vacancy announces candidacy for the unexpired term as Land Commissioner to Meridian State Land Commissioner M A Brown to meet Meridian landowners about tax claim issues before the abatement act of 1575 Sabbath observance by drug stores to cease Sunday openings noted Hattiesburg graduation class at State Charity Hospital completes course to pursue St Louis post graduate study Dr W B Rowan Mississippi chief sanitary inspector travels to coast cities for a statewide cleanup effort
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Forest County
Gov
Brewer
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Meridian
M. A. Brown
Hattiesburg
Jackson
State Charity Hospital
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Rowan
W. B. Rowan
Mississippi
Fear Mob Fails to Lynch Murderer in Bay Springs
Sheriff Jones with 12 deputies and Bay Springs volunteers guard Mose Johnson the highwayman who killed Reese Fitzpatrick and wounded two others. The mob of 100 plus was foiled, Johnson moved to safety in Hinds County as $2300 stolen money mostly recovered.
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Bay Springs
Johnson
Gilchrist-Pordmey Company
Stevens
Miss
Reese Fitzpatrick
Sherif Jones
Searo
Megro
Johanson
Negro Rescued as Mob Threatens Jail Release
Sheriff Harrington with Ewell Heard escorted the killer of W. O. Cox from Goree plantation near Gibson to the Monroe County Jail. Hearing of a mob, Crosby and Mayfield moved Heard to Columbus for safety. An armored chase ended with the mob delayed by a blowout, Heath confessed at Van Vleet near Okolona.
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Harrington
Okolona
Misa
Ewell Heard
W. O. Cox
Goree
Gibson
Miss
Monroe County
Steven Crosby
Will Mayfield
Columbus
van Vleet
W. 0. Coz
Meridian Mob Threat Ties to Robbery Suspect
Mose Johnson, a Black man, held as the suspected robber who targeted the Gil christ Fordney Lumber pay car near Stevens. He is jailed at Bay Springs under guard to avert mob violence, with $316 found on him. Sheriff Jones travels between Bay Springs and Stevens amid ongoing inquiries. A separate Aberdeen note announces a special term of court on Aug 3 for Ezell Heard, charged with killing W. O. Cox in Pearl Gibson, Mississippi.
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Riley
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Local lumber firms announce timber tract purchase in Hattiesburg
Conn Brothers, lumber manufacturers in the county, have bought a timber tract from M. J. McPherson of the McPherson Lumber Company. The deal underscores ongoing firewood and timber trade activity in the Hattiesburg area.
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Conn Bros
M. J. McPherson
McPherson Lumber Company
O'Donnell Granted Bond in Magistrate Court
O'Donnell is admitted to bail of 500 in magistrate's court here. The bond was posted as the case proceeds in the local judiciary.
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O'Donnell
Mississippi Boy Scouts Conclude Annual Encampment
The annual state encampment of the Boy Scouts of Mississippi adjourned in Brandon. Gov. Brewer gave an address at Maj. Weille's home where attendees were hosted and entertained.
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Brandon
Boy Scouts of Mississippi
Brewer
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Protest Drainage Plan Prompts Landowner Protests in Tunica
In Tunica County residents owning Yazoo Coldwater Drainage District land protest a $3.7 million bond plan for drainage. They warn total costs could reach $10.9 to $12 million plus interest, form the Land Owners Protective Association, and seek court review before Chancellor Denton. Judges Wilson and Waddell, with J. W. Henderson, are enlisted to pursue the case.
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Yazoo
Yazoo Coldwater
Board of Commissioners
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Sal
Land Owners’ Protective Association
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Hom
Johan Waddell
Memphis, Tenn
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Miss
Shooting Negro Escapes After Wounding Deputy Cagle
Hamp Cheek, a negro desperado, shot Deputy Cheriff Cagle of Dublin, wounding him as Cheek fled on a mule into a nearby gully. A watch and pistol were taken. In West, a dead man was found in Big Black Swamp four miles south of town, causing excitement.
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Clarkedale
Hamp Cheek
Cheriff Cagle
Dublin
Big Black Swamp
Professor Boyd resigns as Kosciusko High School superintendent
Professor G F Boyd resigns after twenty years as Kosciusko High School superintendent. The board of trustees reluctantly accepts the resignation.
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Kosciusko
G. F. Boyd
Kosciusko High School
Railroad commission trio arrives for key Mississippi meeting
In Jackson the three members Dr F M Sheppard Richton George R Ed wards McCool and W B Wilson Corinth arrive for an important commission meeting. In Clarksdale the Yasco Mississippi Valley station agent at Bobo is missing small sums and a trap nets a 15 year old white boy charged with theft. Clinton endures darkness rain and muddy water after a heavy storm.
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Yasco & Mississippi Valley
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Clarksdadle
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Huerta Expected to Resign as Carranza Demands Unconditional Surrender
Washington dispatch reports that Huerta is expected to resign in favor of Francisco Carbajal as foreign minister. Carranza told John Silliman that only an unconditional surrender of Mexico City authorities will be accepted, and that his generals insist on implementing the plan of Guadalupe with military take over to guarantee life and property.
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Rebels Refuse Mediation Over Mexican Crisis
Carranza refuses to mediate and orders sending a note to Rafael Zuraran through Huerta envoys. He states his generals voted against amending the Guadalupe plan to allow direct talks with Huerta diplomats to settle Mexico’s internal affairs. Local leaders anticipate Huerta negotiating surrender once he abdicates, with Carranza likely to appoint delegates for terms of surrender.
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Rafael Zuraran
Carranza
Guandalupe
Mexico
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Lkely
Oppose Peace Conference Carranza Envoys Silent
Washington dispatches report the Constitutionalists would not enter informal peace talks with Huerta envoys. Carranza representatives Rafael Zusaran and Luis Cabrera declined comment as sources say most Constitutionalist generals rejected the conference plan. Secretary Bryan and mediator Naom await official Carranza reply.
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Huerta
Rafael Zusaran
Luis Cabrera
Carranza
Naom
Argentina
Washigton
Bryan
Guadalajara Battle Ends With Terrific Federal Defeat
Gastillo-Gien Obregon reports a 6000 strong Federal force defeated outside Guadalajara after four days of intense fighting. The dispatch to General Carranza gives no further details on the engagement.
Carranza Villa mediators stay silent in Torreon talks
In Torreon the Carranza Villa mediators kept quiet over negotiations to prevent a split among Constitutionalist leaders. A Washington report from Capt. Andrews of the Maryland on the Pacific coast notes Japan intends to remain neutral in the Mexican trouble as declared.
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Torreon
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Huerta Must Surrender
Saltillo Mexico report says Carranza will not bargain with Huerta or his group unless unconditional surrender is accepted. The note stresses this as the sole condition for any talks.
Carranza to Establish Capital as Troops Move Toward Mexico City
Commander Carranza and officials depart for Monterey to set a temporary capital while preparations start to transfer troops to San Luis Potosi. Gonzales and staff plan to move there for supreme command as U S authorities seek to control arms shipments amid revolutionary activity in Mexico.
Guadalajara Captured in Federal Rout to Mexico City
The Constitutionalists led by Gen. Obregon and Gen. Blanco routed Federal forces in Guadalajara, capturing about 5,000 prisoners and extensive arms. Carranza’s headquarters hailed the fall as preliminary to seizing Mexico City and opening the road to San Luis Potosí and Querétaro.
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Mexico City
Saltilion
Mexico
Carranza
Guadalajara
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Ameca
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Witte
Jesus Carranza
San Luis Potos
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Queretaro
No Dealings With Huerta
Washington reports General Villa has refused to engage in informal talks with Huerta representatives as proposed by the South, stiffening the stance on negotiations. Villa’s position maintains constitutionalist independence and rejects outside mediation until clear terms are agreed.
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Huerta
Washington
Gen. Villa
May Force Huerta's Fall In Mexico Crisis
The report says Huerta’s regime could collapse soon unless a peace accord is reached with the rebels and guarantees are given for the safety of leading Federal generals.
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Vera Cruz
Victoriano Huerta
Funston Visits Gap and Vera Cruz Conference
Brig Gen Funston traveled via the railroad to the cap where he met Lieut Col Izunta of the Mexican Federal troops for a brief conference. At Saltillo officials dismissed rumors of Huerta resignation as unfounded and said such a move would alter nothing here.
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Vera Cruz
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Saltillo
Mexico
Huerta
Carranza
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