State News Notes Full Expose Expected in Penitentiary Case
Rumors say cotton and cotton seed dealings hid profits for the state. probes may implicate higher officials. Irregular transactions allegedly totaled over a quarter of a million dollars with wood timber and other property sold without proper revenue to the treasury. Investigators near completion, with names of benefiting parties expected to be released.
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Jacko
Denmark
Prises Department
Prosecution Ends as Departure Promised in Securities Case
A. D. Smith, president of the Securities Company of America of Birmingham, and lawyer W. Calvin Wells JR appeared before the Mississippi Insurance Commissioner and the Assistant Attorney General. They agreed to refrain from selling stock in the state without proper license, and to pay a $200 privilege tax plus $10 per stock salesman for business already conducted.
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Jackson
A. D. Smith
Securities Company of America
Birmingham
Ala
W. Calvin Wells, Jr
Henry
Ethridge
Misnissippi Amd
Aouil
Cannery Manager Files Freight Rate Grievance
Jackson F A Smith of the Mississippi Canning Company argues before the railroad commission that Illinois Central and other lines discriminate in canned goods rates. He cites traffic data showing higher rates to northern points from Jackson and suggests southern and state areas receive lower charges to Chicago Memphis St Louis and New Orleans.
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Cannery
Jackson
F. A. Smith
Mississippi Canning Company
Iosane Hospital
Railroad Commission
Illinois Central
Ilinois Central
Chicago
Memphis
St. Louis
New Orleans
Woods Goes Free in Fatal Defense Case
Arnold Woods, a young farmer near Kilmichael, Mississippi, was released from a manslaughter charge after a preliminary trial. Porter, his uncle and Texas resident, abused Woods' wife, prompting Woods to strike Porter. Porter died days later. the physician could not determine if head injury or intoxication caused death.
Weevil Infestation Reported Across Pearl River County
Poplarville United States Demonstration Agent Lewis E Prentice reports widespread bol weevil appearance in Pearl River County within the past two weeks. The infestation covers large areas and affects local crops and gardens.
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Poplarville
United States
Pearl River County
Lewis E. Prentice
Meridian Bank Collapse Unfolds After Receivers Sue
Meridian reports a new development in the Union Bank and Trust Company failure from last November as receivers J A McCain and W C advance a bill in court. The action follows the bank collapse and ongoing proceedings in the bankruptcy matter.
Canning Scho Closes Hattiesburg Training Session
The third Mississippi county agents training for canning corn and poultry clubs at Mississippi Normal College adjourned after a three day program. Representatives from 23 counties attended to learn their duties. Meanwhile Marvin H. Hall at the light and water works plant lost part of a finger in machinery.
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Canning Scho
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Mississippi Normal College
Marvin H. Hall
Light and Water Works
Newspaper Man May Get Rehearing In Jackson Case
Judge W A Henry grants writ of review for A A Hammond to seek rehearing of J I Bennett case. Bennett, former Jackson newspaper worker, serving term for bigamy, may undergo appendicitis operation delaying hearing. Subpoenas issued for witnesses for State and defense. Lieut. G Rilbe named.
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Jackson
W. A. Henry
A.A Hammond
Hebdelberg
J. i. Bennett
Worser
Henry
Jone
Bennett
Jodge Henry
G. Rilbe
FE. M. Bennett
Alice Woodwanl
Poindexter
Yaroo County
Ami
Salary Ordinance Passes by Small Majority in Meridian
Five propositions approved by Meridian voters last week with heavy support for bond reratifications. The bond issues totaling 95 000 were approved to cover 113 275 22 in expenses. In all 1 091 votes were cast.
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God Meridian
Supreme Court Upholds Sherman Law as Criminal Statute
The U S Supreme Court upheld the Sherman anti trust law as a criminal statute while invalidating the specific sentences for turpentine trust leaders due to erroneous jury instructions. The court kept the law’s rule of reason from rendering the act indefinitely criminal. Justice Holmes stated the rule of reason does not render the statute unconstitutional.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Turpentine Trust
Asi Attormeydieners
McRernolds
Edmand S. Nash
Spencer P. Shetter
George Meade Boardman
Carl Moeller
Jacksonville
Shotter
Holmes
Were Not Their Agents: Navarre Refining and Water Pierce Case
The narration discusses a selling agreement between Navarre Refining Company and Water Pierce Company, tracing successors through Pierce-Fordyce and Magnolia. The state contends the pact persisted after anti trust moves, while the defense denies it. Mr Brown asserts Navarre met dissolution as a trust and had no selling agent, yet is still under prosecution as a trust.
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T Company
Navarre Refining Company
Magnolia
Water Pierce
Navarre Company
Waters-Pierce Company
Texas
Pierce-Fordyce Company
Waters-Pieree
John Sealer Company
Magnolia Company
Brown
Silk workers may return to work in Paterson
In Paterson a large number of silk workers are expected to resume their posts. Police Chief Bimson promised ample protection and warned against restraining strikers with mass arrests. County Judge Klevert, who recently meted severe sentences to offenders, said those interfering with workers would face the full penalties.
Alleged Slayer Captured by Two Citizens
Iedianola Joe Munson, a alleged slayer charged with killing someone, was captured by Prof. F A. Tanner and Alley Wallace on the Dr. Watson plantation two miles north of Tehuke after a night of guarding Munson’s father’s home.
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Joe Munson
Iedianola
Laremee
Weeks
Sunflower River
Reubin
F A. Tanner
Alley Wallace
Postmaster Guy Plewitt Poison Plot Charged
Nashville Tenn. reports James Chaffin faces first offense charge after a second poisoning attempt against Salmons Ky. postmaster Guy Plewitt, who is seriously ill at a Franklin sanitarium.
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Nashville
Guy Plewitt
Salmons
James Chaffin
Corn Club Smith Busy Spreads Message in Mississippi
Prof W H Smith elementary school supervisor, backed by the Peabody fund, spoke to益audiences in Macon and Selma about corn clubs and agrarian work. He has returned from studying Denmark’s elementary schools. In Jackson the railroad commission granted West citizens’ request to stop train No 5 at their station to let off passengers from Memphis Grenada and Winona.
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Smith
Macon
W. H. Smith
Mississippi
Peabody Frend
Feir
Salem
Nexubee
Denmark
D Jackson
Railroad Commission
West
Tsinois Central
Memphis
Grenada
Winona
Sulzer Appointee John Mitchell Ruled Illegal by Court
The New York State Supreme Court ruled Governor Sulzer's appointment of John Mitchell, former United Mine Workers president, as state labor commissioner illegal. The appellate division affirmed the decision and the case moves to the court of appeals.
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Albany
N. Y
State Supreme Court
Sulzer
John Mitchell
The
United Mine Workers
Court of Appeals
Stands Are Much Improved Blames the Secret Caucus
Weather and crop reports from Mississippi and Texas describe favorable conditions for bottom belt crops with minimal damage. Projections note earlier pests like the boll weevil, and farmers continuing to battle them while field work progresses. Senators to be questioned about presidential influence in tariff discussions and committee investigations intensify political tension in Washington.
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Memphis
Tran
Chiem
Reme
Amy
Asmie
Texas
War Seems Inevitable As Serbia Seeks Alliance
A Vienna dispatch reports Balkan tensions push Serbia toward rapprochement with the Triple Alliance. The Neue Freie Presse notes cabinet crisis resolution not expected before June 12, fueling speculation of a broader European clash. In Philadelphia and Pennsylvania frost grips areas with record lows as cold snaps extend across the region.
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Servia
Triple Alliance
London
Vienna
Eterna
Balkan
Swi
Neue Freie Prease
Elonk
Dameff
200000 FOR CARRANZA SAID BY FEDERALS
An official notice from Gen. Klenow and Matamoras reports Bruno Trevino offered Carranza a $100,000 price to betray him and join Huerta. The message says Trevino was arrested, tried by court martial, and sentenced to immediate death.
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Trevino
Eagle Pass
Tex
Carranzs
Klenow
Matamoras
Bruno Trevino
Iov
Gonzales
Neuve ‘Leos
Carragza
Huerta
4Ien
Blamco
Imavediace
Bond bid for 200000 Sprecht road bonds rejected in Magnolia
Farson, Son & Co. of Chicago submitted the sole bid for 200000 Sprecht road bonds. The bid was not accepted as proceeds would be deposited in a Chicago bank, violating Mississippi law requiring deposits in the county depository. Jackson reports State Superintendent J N Powers returned from visits to several institutions and spoke at commencements, including the dedication of the Prody building at the University of Mississippi.
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Magnolia
Farson, Son & Co
Chicago
Boards of Supervisors
Question on Removal and Location of Freight Depot
On the morning of June 16 the meeting will consider the removal and location and building of the freight depot.
Crasshoppers In Kansas Being Destroyed By Fungus
Reports from investigators for the State Agricultural Department describe a wartime like outbreak of crasshoppers in News County Kansas being killed by a fungus. A shipment containing weeds with clusters of dead insects was sent to the University for study to evaluate distribution potential.
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Lawrence
Kas
New S
Kansas
Suite Agricultural Department
University of Sas
Women Among Suspected Conspirators in Tianjin and Peking
Reports indicate that women were among alleged anti government conspirators arrested in Tianjin and Peking in recent weeks. About 200 remaining suspects are said to have been executed.
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Peking
Tien Tain
Japan’s Reply Delivered Through Ambassador Chinda
Japan’s reply to Bryan comes through Ambassador Chinda and is described as surprisingly mild despite tensions. The note signals ongoing diplomacy as Washington awaits further responses amid broader postwar pressure.
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Bryan
Chinda
Japan and United States discuss 1911 treaty dispute details
The joint note from Ambassador Chi and Japanese officials delivered to Secretary Bryan argues against California asset and antialient policies as a treaty violation. It notes no public discussion will reveal specifics, citing a diplomatic posture aimed at further negotiations and preserving mutual respect.
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Wankington
Japan
Rjdmder
United States
Ambaxead
Bryce
Crombl
Tee
Chida
Ornamental garden arches and landscape harmony
Expert advice on placing and choosing garden arches. Plan from where they are seen, ensure harmony with house and landscape, and use vines or climbing plants rather than bare structures. Avoid random arches that clash with surroundings.
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Lorado Taft
House Plants in Summer Care and Transplant Tips
Summer advises outdoor exposure for house plants in cooler climates. Transplant geraniums and foliage plants to loamy beds or window boxes, provide deep soil, ample sun, and regular watering. Pinch spent blooms to push growth, keep plants in cool damp spots, and spray to control pests like red spider and whiteflies.
Indictments Link Miners Union Leaders to Labor Dispute
Federal charges allege conspiracy to restrain trade involving the United Mine Workers of America and its officers. Jury testimony notes railroad and coal operators faced labor troubles as former union officials aided in gathering evidence for the case.
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Harvctee
Organics
Greve
Trate
Atcesses
Federal Grand Jury
Cas
Reeks
Lewe Abumda Aml
Orgad Ratoon
Oil Co Did Little Business In Magnolia Case
Corsicana oil hearing reveals Magnolia Petroleum to have limited flows from Corsicana Petroleum, suggesting minimal impact on $99,000,000 penalty suit. Defense presents evidence that Maywells operated small basins, questioning overall market power and influence in the Texas oil sector.
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Corsicana
Tex
Standard
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Frilowom
Corsican Petroleum Company
Texas
Maywells
Magnolia
Corsotame Petroleum Company
Graham bill seeks three first class battleships
Representative Graham of Pennsylvania introduces a bill to immediately appropriate 15 million dollars to build three first class battleships. Each ship would be heavily armed and armored, with maximum speed and the greatest practicable radius of action, costing about 6 million dollars each.
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Washington
Graham
Pennsylvania
Former pastor and girl announce elopement plan
Jete Anede Cook former pastor of St Georges Hempstead and 11 year old girl Whaley announce they will marry once they can, as Mrs Miranda Clarke wife of Cook has been granted divorce in Hartford Connecticut superior court.
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New York
Jete
Anede Cook
St.eorge’s Church
Hemp Stead
I. J. Aml Fharetta Whaley
Miranda Clarke Took
Cook
Hartford
Conn
Former French premier urges rural population retention
In Brussels M. Meline, former premier and president of the International Congress of Agriculture, warns that rural migration threatens supplies as world population grows. He says Europe and the United States must improve cereal and meat production to avoid shortages.
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Brussels
M. Meline
Tents International Congress of Agrculture
United States
Canada
Europe
Peace plan acceptance reported by Chang official
A government source states that Chang told the sports secretary his government accepts the idea in principle. Details on timing and scope remain unclear, with officials signaling cautious support for the plan while awaiting formal approval.
Miss Emmatt Graves Completes Treasurys Long Service
Washington honors Miss Emmatt Graves as she ends decades in the treasury department. For a century she steadies the nation’s wealth, counting billions without a single counting error. The note counting expert’s role is noted as ending with her retirement.
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Treasury Department
Emmatt
Graves
Paris Auction Sheds Light on Notable Artwork Purchase
A fragmentary report notes a picture titled Bath sheke fetching 200900 dollars at a Paris sale. The buyer is described as Ths veoh oot the tae collection, linked to Baron Ste aesaght oF oF The Mague.
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Paris
Rembrahity
Bathsheke
Turtle Serum Trial Delayed Death of Mrs Byrne
Mrs Joseph Byrne wife of a Swallow St. Lowy farmer dies after a battle over turtle serum treatment for tuberculosis. Uxroe offered Dr F F Frietmann of Berlin fifty thousand dollars to try the serum. he refused. Hope shifted to Pieroweski vaccine, then to Denver to consult Dr Landiemann of the Pee cee New York for inoculations.
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Denver
Joseph Byrne
Editor Found Dead in Crestline Hotel
Mansfield editor John Hedges of the Galveston News, a 20 plus year leader, was found dead in the Continental Hotel Crestline on Thursday night due to heart trouble. He was born in this city about 30 years ago, graduated in 1887, and worked at the Fort Worth Gazette before moving to Galveston to manage the News.
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Hedges
Fort Worth
Tex
The
Gazette
Galveston
Etiten
Nowe
Davis Injured in Horse Incident at Gassaway
Elkins West Virginia veteran H G Davis sustained serious injuries after being thrown from his horse in Gassaway following the horse being bitten by a dog. He will be confined to his room for several days.
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West Virginia
Elkins
Hrary Gassaway
Davis
Treasury may revoke free entry for pulp imports from Canada
Washington reports the treasury department could revoke its allowance of duty free wood pulp and paper from British Columbia the sole Canadian province granting free entry for these products sourced from crown lands forests.
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Washington
Treasury Department
British Columbia
Gompers Undergoes Operation in Washington
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor was operated on Friday for an acute abscess in Washington. The condition is stated as not serious and a full recovery is expected. The operation occurred at a local hospital with reports confirming the public figure’s health.
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Wilkes
Gell
Townseed
Sekrd
Semster
Reed
Walsh
Wiles
Bill Sea
Townsend
Snator Nelson
Washington
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation
le Ser
Prid
The Lawn in Landscape Art
A landscape gardener argues the lawn as the foundational feature in design, shaping beauty and restfulness even in hot climates. He notes challenges in southern soils, the role of fences, and offers practical lawn care tips including iron sulfate spraying and leveling tricks for uneven spots.
Grinding grain for stock in farm feeding rules
The Michigan experiment notes that stock should often grind their own grain to save feed costs. Barley should not be fed whole and dry. soybeans are better ground or soaked. When mixing grains with cottonseed meal or bran, grinding may be preferable, though no strict rule applies due to narrow margins.
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Michigan
Sitios
Floating factories aid India forest development
Floating mills and tannin plants built on flat boats operate along Indian rivers to exploit forest resources. These 200 foot long boats withstand 470 ton loads and move stepwise up waterways to process lumber, avoiding costly land-based plants.
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India
Belief in Inevitable Measles Cited in Chronicle Remark
The Londos Chronicle recalls awe at a group of twelve children who never had measles. The writer describes being drugged to sleep beside a measles relative, claiming he never contracted the disease despite others’ treatment and noting his memory of raspberry vinegar.
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Londos Chronicle
Care of the Breeding Herd Boosts Winter Readiness
The article advises keeping the breeding herd well conditioned using a full range of farm feeds. Proper conditioning before winter helps cattle handle cold months and supports breeding and growth by maintaining health and energy.
Helfer Calves and Winter Care Advice
Advice urges proper care for helfer calves raised to replenish the herd. Do not allow calves to shift for themselves in cold weather. provide shelter and protection to ensure health and growth through winter.
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Alexander
Pateson
Sir Mills
Postmaster
Mat Gay
Wilson
Lowmann
Wahingtes
Ester Townsend
Merhigen
Kepetan
Pree
Philadelphia
Iversylvania
Stice
Carranza
City Manor
Prof
John Willard Blolte
Senate
New Wask
Fite Sanday Ie
Kemt City
Columbia Paper Box Company
Epremi
Pratt A
Lassbet Varnish Works
Tie Blanchard
H. G. Davis
Dixie Land
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