Retained counsel eyed in Sorsby murder case in Jackson
Mississippi reports ongoing preparation for Will Sorsby trial for Charles Pitegerald’s murder in Jackson with top criminal lawyers potentially hired. Insanity plea unlikely. defense strategy details withheld. Also notes legal clashes over Masons ties, forthcoming conventions in Columbus, and a series of local incidents across the state.
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McNeill
Will Sorsby
Charles Pitegerald
Jackson
Aml
Ami
Fitzgerald
Des Fens
Cooper Sharp trial described by both sides in Carmack case
Nashville dispatch reports a busy Sunday as counsel on both sides summarize the Cooper Sharp trial over former U S Senator E W Carmack's slaying. Testimony quotes, defense counterpoints, and pace of testimony fill the sixth week with many witnesses awaiting call and jurors kept active by daily walks ordered by Judge Hart.
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Nashville
Tennn
Cooper-Sharp
United States
KE. W. Carmack
Sharp
Coopers
Miss Skeffington
Col. Cooper
Carmack
Mise Skeffington
Cooper
Ami
Hart
Forced to rob bank under threat of revolver
C R Austin cashier of the Bank of Mineral Springs testified in Howard county circuit court that he was compelled at gunpoint to sign a contract to take four thousand dollars from the bank and flee to another country with the money. The jury found him not guilty of the charge amid claims the act was coercive.
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Nashville
Ark
Bank of Mineral Springs
America
Howard County
C. R. Austin
Ami
Aml
Navy bids plug tobacco contract draw with independents
Roosevelt and the secretary of the navy faced off against the American Tobacco Company over a 220000 pound plug tobacco supply contract. The American Tobacco Company offered the lowest bid at cents per pound, totaling $79200.
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Roosevelt
Secretary of the Navy
American Tobacco Company
Navy
Navy Department
White House denies engaging Miss Roosevelt to William Phillips
Secretary Loeb issued a firm denial of a Boston rumor that the president's younger daughter Miss Ethel Roosevelt is engaged to wedding Third Assistant Secretary of State William Phillips. He stated there is no foundation for the tale and emphasized the denial from the White House Sunday night.
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Washington
Ethel
William Phillips
White House
Miss Roosevelt
Boston
Hariman to address legislature on Texas capital flight
E H Hariman accepts invitation to speak to lawmakers arguing Texas laws chase away capital and railroad development. He plans to show figures claiming industrial and commercial growth are being driven from the state by drastic but threatened measures.
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Galveston
Tex
E. H. Hariman
Texas
Wheat may rise to $1.25 as four New Yorkers face losses
Patten and Wall Street bears press Wheat toward $1.25 a bushel while four New York millionaires hold short positions of about 20 million bushels. Their combined loss is estimated around $2.72 million after Wheat hits $1.19.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Wtter
Mr. Patten
Chirag Shorts
Reginald Vamierh
W. H. Moore
Jesse Livermore, Jr
Brant Walker
Wall Street
New York
Packers Sued for Millions in Arkansas Anti-Trust Case
Attorney General Norwood files six suits in the second division of the circuit court seeking 2.3 million dollars penalties against Swift & Co Jacob Packing Co Cudahy Packing Co Morris Packing Co and Southern Beef and Provision Co for alleged illegal price fixing and a continuing violation since January 19 1907. The actions aim at penalties up to 2.3 million dollars per defendant and daily penalties for ongoing violations.
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Little Rock
Ark
Norwood
Swift & Co
Jacob Cold Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Morris Packing Company
Southern Beef and Provision Company
Arkansas
Life term for 46 cent Chicago robbery trio
Three highwaymen were sentenced to life imprisonment in Joliet penitentiary after a 46 cent theft aided by revolvers. Harry Dalrymple Edward Schillhorn and Robert McGants were arrested within hours, confessed within days, and were indicted the same day.
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Chicago
Joliot
Harry Dalrymple
Edward Schillhorn
Robert McGants
Wright Denies Taft Supreme Court Appointment Rumor
Gen. Luke E. Wright secretary of war says Memphis report of a Taft era supreme court judgeship is false and that he will return to Memphis after March 4 to resume law practice. He also denies leasing his current home for five years.
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Memphis
Supreme Court
Taft
Luke E. Wright
Chement
Wright
Death Changes Majority In Missouri House
Jefferson City Mo E M Kerr representing Hickory county died Sunday. He is the third member to die this session, leaving Republicans without a majority in the house. Seventy two votes are required to pass bills. Republicans originally had one more than the number, now one less. The Democrats also lost one by death.
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Jefferson City
E. M. Kerr
Hickory County
House
Governors back Southern States child labor conference
Gar Sanders of Louisiana calls for a Southern States child labor conference in New Orleans on March 29. Governors of Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and North Carolina forward delegates to attend. The convention aims to discuss child labor laws and push for more uniform standards across the South.
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Baton Rouge
Gar Sanders
Louisiana
New Orleans
Kentucky
Tennnesses
Mississippi
North Carolina
Atlanta auction to honor Joel Chandler Harris estate
Friends of Uncle Remus plan to buy Soap Bean Farm and the Sign of the Wren's Nest in Atlanta and present them to the public in memory of the distinguished writer. Fundraising auxiliary aims to support the purchase and ensure accessible ownership.
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Atlanta
Joel Chandler Harris
Remus
Preparing for Flood Engineers Ready for Any Emergency
Memphis report notes Mississippi river flood stage near Menphis may reach 35 feet, with potential rise to 38 feet. Officials say levees are in good condition, bolstered since 1907 when 44.5 feet occurred. Maj. Walker and MG Covington oversee safeguards, stations placed to monitor rising waters.
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Memphis
Mississippi
Menorphis
Withstown
Maj. Walker
United States
Rivers and Harbors Bill Totals for Southeast Districts
The rivers and harbors bill reported to the senate lists maintenance funds across districts in Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas Florida and Georgia. Totals reach 475000 with allocations for Cumberland and Tennessee rivers Nashville to Riverton Chattanooga waterways Yazoo Yazoo River mouth and Vicksburg harbor and more.
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Senate
Tennessee
Nashville
Chattanooga
Cumberland River
Tennessee River
Riverton
Ala
Hithes Bar
French Broad
Little Pigeon River
Hiawassee River
Toxal
Sis
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Fulton
Ark
Evangelist Samay Attacked During Springfield Revival
Rev W A Samay a noted evangelist and former ballplayer was struck on the platform by a strong man with a whip during the opening of Springfield's revival. The attacker was restrained as the audience rose, and police took the assailant to custody.
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Til
W. A
Samay
Anthor Whipper
Springfiell
Sewday
Ami
Himeett Sumiay
Semday
Puller
Sherman Potts
Lovingtom
Tillman Seeks Senate Probe on Obscene Mail Report
Washington senator Tilliman introduced a resolution directing the Senate Post Office committee to investigate whether the report of the Presidents home life commission and its message should be excluded from the mails as obscene literature. The commission examines district housing and alley conditions with alleged troubling matters, drawing opposition from some congress members.
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Washington
Tilliman
Senate
Senate Committee On Postoftess
Congress
Agricultural Bill Passes Senate for Road to Funding
Washington report on the agricultural appropriation bill after a long debate. The bill, totaling 14,073,716 dollars, increases by 191,590 over the previous version. Senator Frye indicated he would bring up the river and harbor appropriation bill on Saturday.
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Washington
Senate
Frye
Powter
C O railroad to guard passenger trains on Big Sandy division
Due to recent bloody fights on passenger trains on the Big Sandy division, Chesapeake & Ohio officials consider placing armed guards on all trains between Ashland and Pikeville. The 200 mile line runs multiple daily trains, creating substantial security expense.
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Lexington
Big Sandy
Chesapeake & Ohio
Ashland
Pikeville
METHODISTS REACH RUSSIA DEDICATION IN Wirhal len FRONTIER
The first Methodist Episcopal church in Russia was dedicated at Wirhallen on the German frontier by Bishop Burt of Zurich assisted by Dr J A Simons, superintendent of missions in Russia. The Russian church, youngest in Methodism, now has organized congregations, services, and publications in six languages.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Wirhallen
Burt
Zurich
Switzerland
Europe
J A. Simons
Union
Flood warnings issued along Ohio and Mississippi rivers
Weather bureau issues flood warnings for the Ohio River from Parkersburg to Cairo and the Mississippi from Cairo to Helena, with lower Tennessee and Cumberland rivers also affected. Cincinnati may see 55 feet Friday, plus more. Evansville could reach 42 feet by next Tuesday. Helena near 47 feet mid next week. Memphis around 38 feet in ten days. Washington report also notes tobacco industry findings by Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith, citing 100 men control the industry with a capitalization of 316 million. and a San Francisco plan by Hawaiian capitalists to spend over 1 million to establish a 25,000 acre sugar plantation in Cuba. Arkansas named for a new battleship class ships with future designation details.
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Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Parkersburg
Cairo
Mississippi River
Oairo
Helena
Ark
Tennessee
Cumberland
Cincinnati
Evaneville
Memphis
Herbert Knox Smith
Trust
United States
Smith Ae
Ten Yi Hollers
A perilous journey Esra the Scribe climbs to Jerusalem
Esra the Scribe undertakes a perilous journey to Jerusalem guided by the Highway and Byway preacher. The tale frames the ascent as a test of faith and resolve with religious figures offering counsel along the way.
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Esra
Jerusalem
Ezra and the return to Jerusalem and its trials
The passage traces Ezra leading a return of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem guided by faith in God. It covers preparations, fasting, reliance on divine lead, warning against reliance on guards, and the mission to rebuild the temple amid threats, with a Pentecostal ending stressing spiritual power.
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Esra
Fara
Chetdee
Artax
Loraine
Kate Nimeelf
Daniel de
Fere
Ferrichenel
Josthws
Dario Hystaapian
Ezra’s prudent faith to seek guidance before journey
The sermon recalls Ezra choosing to verify the king’s decree, treasure, and followers while fasting and praying to discern the right path. He recognizes the need for Levi priests, seeks counsel from those with understanding, and refuses to rely solely on human strength. It honors trust in God aligned with practical wisdom.
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Esra
Levi
Ezra
Mahli
Lewi
Ezra summons Hebrews for return to Jerusalem with treasure
Ezra organizes a mass return to Jerusalem after a king’s decree allowing treasure and people to accompany him. He gathers a large, eager company by the River Ahava while noting Levi absence and seeking priests to perform the priestly functions before departure.
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Ezra
Jerusalem
Ahava
Levi
Horseshoes as Luck From Poseidon Myth to Earthquake Charm
A long excerpt traces horseshoes as a universal luck emblem rooted in ancient Greek myth. It links Poseidon to springs and horses, credits Pegasus with spring origin, and claims upright or nailed horseshoes protect homes from misfortune and earthquakes, warning against reversed ends.
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Neptune
Pegasus
Earth
Gorgon Medusa
Perseom
Fortunes, Frauds, and a Pompeian Steak Tale
A grass widow decries fortune tellers after a bogus reading in Sixth Avenue leads to a dollar loss. Prof. Snaggs quips that cooking has not improved in two millennia as Pompeian style steak burns one side. A domestic misunderstanding ends with a mother’s visit revealing a family rift.
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Sixth Avenue
England
New York
Snaggs
Prof. Snaggs
Ninth juror’s reason cited in mock courtroom chat
The exchange jokes about a juror who allegedly opposed acquitting a brain-fre murder suspect. The ninth juror would not back unwritten law business due to his publishing firm ties. The crowd teases Caustick’s wit and Mo melon y demeanor.
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