Campaign for Better Schools in Mississippi Counties
State Superintendent Whitfield launches a summer drive to extend school terms through local taxation in white counties and special districts in mixed areas. He seeks about fifteen more counties to adopt longer terms by next fall. The weather bureau notes a warm week with dry eastern counties impacting crops, while cotton prospers in the south. Obstruction at Tombigbee river near Amory bridge discussed by Monroe county and the Southern Bridge Co. A Crystal Springs farmer reports truck farmers shipping hundreds of carloads of vegetables north, with strong tomato prices and a landmark tomato sale of nine acres yielding about $1,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitfield
Mississippi
The
Weather Bureau
Board of Supervisors
Monroe County
War Department
Southern Bridge Company
Birmingham
Tombigbee River
Amory Bridge
United States Engineers
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
United States District Court
Niles
Jackson
Miss
Crystal Springs
Messrs
Evans
Barney
Labor Shortage Delays Laurel Rail Line Construction
The Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City railroad faces difficulty securing workers for the Laurel north line project. Right of way in Jones county is partially secured and condemnation will proceed to settle price disputes. Contractors seek county convicts to work north of Laurel, with labor shortages delaying the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad
Laurel
Jones County
Board of Supervisors of
Jones
Liquor Seizure Case Rules Destruction of Liquors
Sheriff Harding seized liquors from Jackson clubs during raids. Justice Fitzgerald ruled affidavits for the goods found at the Elks Club and Columbia Club insufficient and ordered destruction as required by law. Attorneys for the clubs demanded Federal revenue licenses, books, invoices, and correspondence, but the court did not act on the paper production notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Hinds County
Jackson Clubs
Fitzgerald
Elks’ Club
Columbia Club
Yazoo County Sunday School Convention at Rocky Springs
The Yazoo County Sunday-school convention will meet at Rocky Springs Church Free Run on July 10 11. Each Sunday-school may send three delegates plus the superintendent and secretary. Ministers and Sunday-school members are welcomed. Dr F Caruthers president asks all delegate names be sent to J R Shurley Free Run by July 5 for home assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yazoo County
Rocky Springs Church
Free Run
F. Caruthers
J. R. Shurley
Yazoo and Belzoni Railroad Project Under Way
Construction has started on the Yazoo and Belzoni railroad linking Yazoo city to the Delta line. A 240 foot Yazoo river bridge will be built five miles from Yazoo with six months to completion. center pier rests on 100 piles driven twenty feet below the river bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yazoo
Governor Pardons Lee Winnwhite in Life Term Case
The governor grants a full pardon to Lee Winnwhite, who was sentenced to life in 1888 for a conviction from Oktibbeha. The action removes penalties and restores rights, following review of the historic case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Winnwhite
Oktibbeha
Noted Pontotoc County figure S Bigham dies at 80
S Bigham an elder Pontotoc County resident and former county treasurer died last week at over eighty. L Eckstone aged 85 a Greenville longtime resident died suddenly last week and was beloved by the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Bigham
Pontotoc County
L. Eckstone
Greenville
Cotton lice swarm near Yazoo City heaviest pest in planters eyes
Reported cotton lice swarm west of Yazoo City with planters predicting the pest will materially affect this season's crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yazoo City
Mississippi Division United Sons of Confederate Veterans orders October reunion
Major General W. E. Daniels issues a division order fixing October 15 16 17 1902 for the U S C V reunion in Jackson with one delegate per ten members. He notes Beauvoir will be owned and urges the largest federation gathering yet. Adjutant J Stout signs the order. A Mormon missionary effort reports a Jefferson county conference and a canvassing plan statewide with elders traveling two by two and lodging provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Daniels
Yazoo City
Missssippi
United Soment Cantedt Fate Veterans
Mississippi
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
Meridian
Jackson
Beauvoir
W. E. Daniel
Jefferson County
Ben Rich
Hardwood mill to open in Yazoo City center district
A large hardwood lumber mill is being installed at Yazoo City, described as the center of the hardwood district. The mill's output is expected to be sold to the Studebaker Wagon Company of South Bend Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yazoo City
Studebaker Wagon Company
South Bend
Ind
Meridian City Council Bans Spitting on Sidewalks
The Meridian City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting spitting on sidewalks to maintain public cleanliness and safety. The measure authorizes enforcement actions and fines for violations.
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City Council of
Meridian
Accident at Batesville Picnic Injures Two Young Women
A ham merless gun fired during a group game at a Batesville picnic injuring Miss Nettie Gowday in the leg and Miss Christine Brennan in the back. The weapon was in Maurice Price's hands when it discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Maurice Price
Nettie Gowday
Christine Brennan
Deplorable accident in Pheba leaves Miss Mattie Johnson dead
In Pheba Mississippi a fatal shooting in a store ended with Miss Mattie Johnson dying from a shotgun discharge. The incident involved a customer handling the gun and a tragic, rapid death. State Auditor Cole, also insurance commissioner, seeks to reform Mississippi insurance laws to lower rates for insurers and insured.
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Pheba
Clay County
Mattie Johnson
Miss Johnson
Stevens
Cole
Mississippi
Four Year Old in Tupelo Hurt by Loaded Air Gun
The 4-year-old son of George Cunningham of Tupelo was injured when he viewed a loaded air gun and a BB shot fired into his eye pupil. The wound is described as very painful.
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George Cunningham
Tupelo
Death of New Albany's oldest resident Mrs Susan Stocks
Mrs Stocks died last week in New Albany. The long time resident was the town's oldest citizen. Her father settled in 1838 as a young girl. Her husband built the first large hotel there for stage coach travelers. She was daughter of Argyle Taylor of Franklin County Alabama, a state senator when Alabama joined the Union.
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Susan Stocks
New Albany
Argyle Taylor
Franklin County
Ala
Senate
Corinth lawyer named attorney for Mississippi on Mobile and Ohio line
Hon J M Boone of Corinth appointed attorney for the State of Mississippi for the Mobile and Ohio division of the Southern Railway to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon A J Russell. Boone is about 45, a native Mississippian and a graduate of the State University, noted as a lawyer of signal ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Boone
Corinth
American Visitors Dominate London Social Scene
Seldom has London seen such American entertainments as the Choate dinner for King Edward and Queen Alexandra, Whitelaw Reid's entourage, and a flood of cards at Claridge's. Prominent guests include Mrs Crocker, Gen Claus, Gen Wheeler, Evans, the American polo team, and Roosevelt sisters. The article notes lavish parties, gala plans for June 23, and a weather threat to Ascot week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Choate
Edward
Queen Alexandra
White- Jaw Reid
America
Crocker
Rutherford
Claridges
John W. Claus
Lord Roberts
Jas. Wheeler
Henry Clay Evans
Jas. RB. Keene
Roosevelt
W. Sheffield Cowles
Douglas Robinson
Grosvenor Cresent
Mackays
Bradley-Martins
Wards
Marlboroughs
Chesterfield Gardens
John W. Mackay
Carlton House Terrace
Ascot
Whitelaw Reid
West End
Buckingham Palace
Mr. Reid
Brook House
Jas M. Wilson
Army of
Claridge’s
Paris
John C. Watson
United States Navy
F. H. Watson
W. Shedd Cowles
Grosvenor Place
John Biddle
Wilson
Buckingham Palace Hotel
Buencamino in St Louis for Manila Exposition data
Gen Felipe Buencamino longtime Philippine civil service official and former Aguinaldo era secretary of state, captured with Aguinaldo's mother and son in 1899, is registered at the Planters hotel. He arrives to gather data for American visitors at next year's Manila exposition, accompanied by Frank Joannini, chief interpreter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Felipe Buencamino
Philippine Civil Service Board
Aguinaldo
Frank Joannini
War Department
Planters
Manila
Tippecanoe Battlefield exercises honor fallen at battleground
In Lafayette Indiana on June 16 the Tippecanoe Battlefield association held annual exercises at the Tabernacle with special trains and large crowds. Graves of Tippecanoe fallen were decorated and Hon Henry Watterson spoke on Heroes in Homespun. A 50 member citizen committee accompanied him. In Alexandria Virginia on June 15 Miss Mary Custis Lee failed to appear in police court, forfeiting a $5 collateral for violating segregation laws aboard a Washington and Alexandria electric car after refusing to move seats for race.
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Lafayette
Ind
Tippecanoe
Alexandria
Mary Custis Lee
Robert E. Lee
Simpson
Lee
Washington & Alexandria
West Virginia Senator Proposes Cuba Annexation Statehood
Senator Elkins introduces a Senate joint resolution to annex Cuba and admit it as a U.S. state. The plan requires a republican Cuba, a constitution by January 1, 1904, and sets aside funding of 100000 dollars. an alternative routes allows direct admission under terms agreed by Cuba and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
West Virginia
Washington
Senate
Cuba
Congress
Republic of
Republic of Cuba
United States
Memorial Arch Dedicated for Confederate Dead at Camp Chase
Dedication of a memorial arch for 2250 Confederate dead at Camp Chase near Columbus drew about 5000 visitors. Gifted by William Harrison of Cincinnati, the arch honors prisoners who died in prison. Speakers included Gov. Nash and Gen. John B. Gordon. graves were decorated by G A R and Daughters of the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Chase
Ohio
Columbus
William Harrison
Cincinnati
Hayes
Foraker
W. H. Knauss
Harrison
South
Gov. Nash
John B. Gordon
Daughters of the Confederacy
Remains of Hamlet Jarvis Jr Interred With Honors
The body of Hamlet Jarvis Jr formerly of the Thirty-fifth volunteers killed by insurgents in the Philippines was buried in Baltimore with military honors by Company A, Fifth Maryland. His father, Dr Hamlet Jarvis, located the skeleton in a swamp after years of searching.
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Baltimore
Hamlet Jarvis, Jr
Thirty-fifth Volunteer Infantry
Philippines
Jarvis
Balinag
Jose Buencamino
San Miguel de Mayumo
Timoteo Chalan
Manuel Gonzales
Hamlet Jarvis
Young Jarvis
Fifth
Maryland
Spain
Omnibus Statehood Bill Moves Toward Next Session
Senate committee on territories plans to take up the omnibus statehood bill early in the next Congress. It would admit Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona to statehood. President Roosevelt joined by Root and Payne discussed Cuban reciprocity over breakfast with Senator Hanna at Lafayette Square. Genie Lambertson Chicago lawyer died of heart disease after attending events in Chicago.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On Territories
Congress
Territories
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Hanna
Roosevelt
Root
Payne
Senator Hanna
Lafayette Square
Chicago
Genie M. Lambertson
Lincoln, Neb
Palmer House
Manila reports on insurgent actions and amnesty hopes
In Manila a rumor says five Fifth Cavalry soldiers captured May 30 by insurgents were killed near Teresa Morong. Twenty five insurgents holding sworn allegiance to the United States have been released after battle with Gen. Lukban in Samar. A commission plans to appoint Senor Llorentes governor of Samar and grant amnesty on July first, with Guam prisoners to be released. Leyte shows rising surrenders as peace prospects improve.
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Manila
Fifth Cavalry
Teresa
Morong
Luzon
Lukban
Samar
United States
Chaffee
Senor Llorentes
Guam
Leyte
How They Have Repaid Their Uncle for His Care and Keep
Manila reports at a West Point centennial dinner Acting Civil Gov Wright reflected on congressional debate over the Philippine government bill and the American preference for sober justice. Col Woodruff praised West Point graduates as aiding wars and saving money and lives, noting their enduring honor and credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
West Point
Wright
Congress
Philippine Islands
Charles A. Woodruff
Or8 Fisiim
United States
Two Moros slain. suspect at Bazan ambush still at large
Manila reports Gen. Davis confirms two of three Moros who killed American soldier Lewis were killed in the Bazan engagement last May. The remaining murderer has vanished. An American sentry was severely cut by a Moro near Vicars. Sultanate forces request American flag protection from Col. Frank D. Baldwin and the 27th Infantry.
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Manila
Davis
Mindano
Datto Ada
Lewis
Bazan
Vicars
Sultan of Mindanao Have Called Upon Col. Frank D. Baldwin
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Filipino Civil Suit Tests Manila Newspaper Libel Case
Benito Legarda sues the Freedom newspaper for libel with a Manila court hearing last week. The editor objects to Judge Rhode presiding, citing a past hostile remark. Rhode admits the comment but says he can still fairly try the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Benito Legarda
Civil Commission
Freedom
Rhode
Manila Chamber Extols Gen Chaffee and Army in Philippines
Manila business leaders present resolutions praising Gen Chaffee and the army in the Philippines. The report notes printers petitioning to be paid in gold or stable currency, with Ide signaling likely relief from Mexican silver payments. Also, Charles Pell of Drake University is declared a professional by the Iowa committee, canceling 14 points from the state meet.
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Manila
The
Chamber of Commerce
Henry C. Ide
Philippine Commission
Department of Finance and Justice
Ide
Des Moines
Charles Pell
Drake University
Iowa
Chicago
Iowa Collegiate Athletic Association
Waller Defends Severe Measures in Philippine Campaign
Maj. L. W. T. Waller of the United States Marine Corps, aboard the transport Warren, discusses the Philippine war’s brutality. He says severe measures were necessary, cites orders from Gen. Jacob Smith to kill insurgents, estimates 400 to 500 natives slain, and recalls a court martial over the Samar executions. He also remarks he was not consulted about the court martial and points to Washington’s knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
L. W. T. Waller
United States Marine Corps
Warren
Ninth Infantry
Philippines
Maj. Waller
Jacob Smith
Australia
Maj
Waller
Samar
Hell
Jacob J. Smith
Washington
Counterfeiters Arrested in Baltimore Raid
Eight Italians linked to a nationwide counterfeit ring were arrested in Baltimore with two women. The group, including Dominic Tony and Martin de Marco, Roccase, Zimma, and others, were found with counterfeiting paraphernalia at several addresses. Hearing set for Commissioner Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United States Secret Service
Dominic de Marco
Tony de Marco
Martin de Marco
Cato Rocesse
Louis Zimma
Martin
Secret Service
Foster
Burns
Martil
Moran
Taylor and
Griffith
Washington
de Marcos
Lombard Street
Roccase
Zimma
New York
Rogers
Dozen Injured In Fire Destroys Rosenblatt Leather Works
A four story Rosenblatt & Co leather factory at Second and Oxford streets burned yesterday in Philadelphia. A dozen workers were severely injured and nearby buildings were damaged. Rumors of deaths proved false as women leaped to safety and a 17 year old girl, Katie Schiedell, was badly burned. Estimated damage around 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
H. M. Rosenblatt & Co
Second
Oxford Streets
John Moffet
Katie Schiedell
Rosenblatt
Accused of Peculation at American District Telegraph Co
Former secretary and treasurer Charles Shirler is under arrest in New York on charges of embezzling between $16,000 and $17,000 over six years, the alleged theft reported by the company to District Attorney Jerome. The case follows decades of service by Shirler in the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American District Telegraph Co
New York
Charles 5. Shirler
Jerome
Swift Fate of a Murderer at Coatesville Tragedy
In Coatesville Pennsylvania Mrs Rachel Sadler was shot dead by Harry N Ricer of Newcastle during a quarrel at her home. He was killed by a self inflicted wound in the struggle with Mrs Mary L Ernest who tried to intervene. Coroner's jury found letters to a Columbus Ohio fiancée.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rachael Sadler
Coatesville
Here
Harry N. Ricer
Newcastle
Dha Wenpull
Ricer
Alma
Columbus
Heavy storm lashes Louisville with fierce winds and rain
Louisville endured the season's heaviest storm as winds hit 60 mph and torrential rain with hail. Flooded streets and damaged shade trees followed while the steamer Tarascon broke from its moorings and a rescue effort, aided by Dr. Mary Murphy, helped tow a boat back to the wharf amid heroism by life savers and ship crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Tarascon
Mary Murphy
Zoll
Drowned in Gale Off Edison Beach Trio of Children
Port Huron Mich June 16 a fishing boat overturned in a fierce gale. Martin 21 Beatric 14 and Norman 7 drowned while trying to reach shore as the heavy sea struck their craft. The storm blew up suddenly making rescue impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
Martin
Beatricham
Norman
Edison
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Bach
South McAlester
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T. W. Hunter
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