Mississippi Acts and Budget Measures in 1900 Legislature
A compilation of Mississippi Acts approved in February 1900 including revenue contracts, bond issues for Bolivar and Lauderdale counties, public works funding, and county tax relief. Also notes legislative actions on health, prisons, charities, suffrage restoration, and the primary election bill.
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Nakine
Mi Teantherire Board of Supervisors
Adame County
John H. Lamkin
Natehez
Natehez Institute
Bolivar County
Arl
Dy. S. L.lark
Board of Supervisors
Lauderdale County
Lacy E
Astrell
Ami
Howe
Wen
J A. P. Cary Bell
Frank Johnston
Supreme Court of the United States
Missippi
Institute For the Blind
W. C. Wommack
Tippah
Sal Wommack
Wommack
State Board of Examiners
Vicksburg
C. F. Nunn & Co
Woodward Clark
John Collins
Benjamin Crow
Edward Crow
Attala County
Henrietta McNairy
Meridian
leAsbury Hopital
Secretary of State
Board of Supervisors of
Sunflower County
Executive appointments and legal notes from the Mississippi vast
The Dallas News reports Senate confirmation of numerous state and district appointments across Mississippi including trustees, commissioners, and district attorneys with February confirmations and notes on ongoing legislative sessions. It also cites historical opinions on citizenship and treason linked to Jefferson Davis and the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Steens Creek
Koi
Meridian University Writers
EW. Smith
Hermante L. Wo Southworth
Carrellton
Dretriet
T. Roane
Thremedte
Jnt. Jones
Weexhille
RH. Parham
Monpital
Vicksburg
Bow
Jeiffith
Demeph Hirsch
DeSete Everty
Roc. Irwin
Tenia Owanty
J. A. Crawford
Findanela
Sundever Conty
Kyle
Times County
A. A. Sharpe
Varey & Mississippi Valley Railroad Company
Memphis Fm
Senate
Patrick Henry
Cinewit Dodge
James Delimach Thornes
Dietriet Attormeytow
Jefferson Davis
Salmon P. Chase
United States Supreme Court
Mr. Chase
Darts
United
United States
Davis
Hases
Covverey
Dallas News
Cuba wealth and reform outlined by Gen Wilton
Gen Wilton speaks on Cuba’s potential wealth from cattle, coffee, timber and fruits if US aid improves land value, capital influx follows, and military reform progresses. He argues Cuba could become among world’s richest places with proper land use and investment.
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Abe
Seger
Hong
United States
Cuba
Evarts Bets Davis Race Yet Davis Wins Easy
William M Evarts and Senator David Davis joked at a dinner over a bet. Davis, weighing over 300 pounds, raced in a three yard head start through a narrow alley and walked the distance, winning the hundred dollar wager as Evarts could not pass.
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William M. Evart
David Davis
Harper
Evarts
Imvis
Mr. Davis
Daria
Mr. Evarts
Devin
Physical examinations for marriage certificates proposed in Colorado
A Colorado bill would require physicians to issue a certificate of physical soundness before marriage. The measure aims to curb marriages involving long diseases, reflecting public policy concerns about health standards among Colorado couples and their social consequences.
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Colorado
British vice-consul criticized for speech attacking Lind
Misscarous March and E. H. Murphy, British vice consul at St. Paul, faces sharp criticism after a speech to British-born citizens calling Gov Lind a blatant politician. He accused him of prostituting his office for votes, drawing parallels to a Lord Sackville-Weat incident and prompting calls for a federal complaint.
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Misscarous
E. H. Murphy
St. Paul
Gov. Lind
Lord Sackville
Boy Confesses Killing Father Amid Family Tragedy
John Lew Howard, who claimed his mother urged him to shoot his father Thomas Howard five years ago, died last night after reiterating the statement. The case previously led to the arrest of Mrs. Amanda Howard Parker and was sent to the grand jury. The boy was ten when the fatal shot was allegedly fired. The family is described as well to do mountain residents.
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Mosteewenr
Ala
Letohatechie
Jimron
Sam Powell
Mipptespoms
John Lew Howard
Thomas Howard
Amanda Howard Parker
Will of Chresties Veederhel details large estate
The late Chresties Veederhel and others of Mus Petate New York are named in the will. Marek Aly and several heirs receive specific shares and provisions are outlined for widows and siblings. The document lists bequests including property and monetary sums, detailing favored heirs and residual allocations.
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Chresties Veederhel
Mus Petate
New York
Marek Aly
Cernetion
Wilting K
Keeton
Aretiers
Perera
Enery Mo
William K. Vamdertdit
BV W. Reesiter
Roaring Editorial Chaos Over White Paper Prices
An uproar among editors erupts in New Orleans and other cities over the cost and availability of white paper. Speeches from industry figures highlight concerns about the national paper supply, with comments on protective tariffs and market pressures affecting presses and printers nationwide.
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Thomas Mo Mettersom
Korky Moowntain News
Deever
Tol
Wolterson Sant
Lansing
Norwalk
Lawn
Disunited Forces Hit Manila Front in 38th Year Conflict
Disordered dispatches describe insurgent activity near Manila with Americans and Filipino allies clashing. Reports mention a detachment of insurgents passing a reef line and killing or capturing several enemies, while a few lines reference civilian and military figures and a marriage tragedy near Winaiar in Malenki county.
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Pal
Willian Hartess
Winaiar
Malenki
Shane
War updates from Lonlem and Cape Colony
Dispatches report Ton Koller surrendering amid war weary times as supplies reach Lady Smith and hospital wagons begin. Dutch residents at obey borg are largely arrested as rebels retreat north with a British force in pursuit. Cape Town notes Sir Previerick Forestier-Walker arriving with Milner’s representative.
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Lonlem
Ton Koller
Ladysmith
Kiensburg
Obeyborg
Herre Yestenlay
Ieee
Cronje Beaches
Cape Town
Mareh 2
Sir Previerick Forestier-Walker
Sir Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
Great Conflagration in Australia
News from Victoria Australia reports a massive fire burning a wide track across the countryside. Seven people are reported killed and livestock losses including sheep and horses are noted. Estimated cost of the blaze runs around two million seven thousand dollars.
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Australia
Vancouver
Brcc
Victoria
Austratia
Relief for Porto: Congress debated relief ships and funds
A fragmented report outlines urgent action to relieve Porto by allocating special appropriations. It notes Bourbon era tensions, congressional hearing on naval relief, and the need to deploy resources to ease famine and distress amid ongoing hurricane aftermath.
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Congress
Urgency Visit Reports and Foreign News Dispatches
An urgency report details Secretary of State Kents and a high level trip to the western Pacific area, with references to Washington, Tempe, and Cuba. The dispatch notes shifts in editorial leadership in Topeka and mentions a new postal route study and crime trends in Havana. The piece ties geopolitical moves to local newspaper changes and global seismic events.
Turbulent Island Conflict and Political Moves
Reports describe a violent clash with a large group of villagers killed and many homes burned amid a broader struggle over Philippine cession terms. In the United States political scene A. D. Shaw announces a Congress bid to succeed Charles A. Chickering in New York’s Twenty fourth district. A factory fire in Jacksville, Florida causes extensive material loss estimated at eighty thousand dollars.
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Shaw
Congress Watertown
Ien
A. I
ARL
Congress
Charles A. Chickering
Danish Government Rejects American Offer for West Indies
In March openhagen reports the Danish government will not accept any U S offer to acquire the Konied West Indies. The king and premier oppose cession of the islands.
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Openhagen
Marvrh
America
Will Loomard Executed After Murder of Francis Dean
Talbotton Ga March 3 Will Loomard colored who murdered Francis Dean and his wife was executed here yesterday On his way to the gallows he stopped and addressed a crowd of 3000 negroes advising them not to do as he had done.
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Walker
Mantle
King Am
Col. Savage
Joseph E. Hawley
William PF. Rogers
Process B. Thurber
Talboton
Will Loomard
Francis Dean
Procontest Condemns McKinley Aiding Army Canteen
The Khete Island prohibition convention in Providence condemned the administration and President McKinley for supporting the army canteen. The platform also denounced trusts and called for reform.
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Providence
Kkl
Khete Island
McKinley
Price of Filet Bottles to Be Advance Contemplated
Pittsboro Pennsylvania on March 3 players in the flint bottle trade announced plans for a price increase. No change in current prices was reported at the meeting this week but an advance is now contemplated.
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Learhy
Senate
Senat
Prismsica
Sir Archibald Teikie
Pittsboro
Congress man Sydney Epes Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Washington reports Congress man Sydney Epes of Virginia died at Garfield Hospital after an appendicitis operation performed yesterday. He passed away at 12 o'clock last night.
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Washington
Sydney Epes
Virginia
Garfield Hospital
Welcome Speech at National Editorial Association Meeting in New Orleans
The president of the National Editorial Association delivers a ceremonial address in New Orleans praising Louisiana's history and hospitality. He lauds Creole culture, the city’s landmarks, Mardi Gras splendor, and local figures while expressing gratitude for attendance and the positive ties among editors from across the United States.
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Siscline
Mm New Africane
Henry
South
New Orleans
Gulf
Hattiesburg
California
Neevness
Natiemal
Fewlmann
Lasalle
Victorhwes
Lottie Lev
United States
Dewaring
Newleans
Impharacter
Daten
Massachusetts
North Dakota
Louisiana
Ther Howes
City
Kew
Jean Bienville
Jackson Square
Tsavel
Packenham
Chalmette
Sherlock Holmes Jr Observes Kentucky Man
In a Chicago Times Herald vignette a detective notes a man in a dark over coat as ordinary at first glance. He deduces from small clues that the figure is from Kentucky and that nearby actions reveal a concealed alert reaction.
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Sherlock Homes, Jr
Mas
Kentucky
Chicago Times Herald
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J. L. Power
National Editorial Association
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Erec
Weathers
W. J. Stovall
Chickasaw
State Board of Health
House
Wood
Fewell
Jackson
Kearuske Cotton Mills Company
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Noel
Fos Annies
Buffalo
Cox
By B
Senaie
Heo
Thealter States Military Academy
West Point
Arthur Sherbourne Handy
John Brisben Walker
Charles King
John Savage
Jevitneret
Sendeferen Davia
Wilton
Ractore
Paes Certiam
Fasiien
Toranes
Cmattasiema
March
N. B. Porrest
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Gold Point
Sinty
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Tormsa
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Todd
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Age of
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Rev. Lind
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Manila
el Nehereen
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William Corr
Deitel
Kreeerts
Mareh
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Imereaer
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Paeseert
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Porto Fico
Welhinies Loess Ceogrens
Fieee
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Marana
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National
Eexlitorts Association
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Senay
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Hoetiers
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Lowisiana
Marshal Male
Owen Goblemes
Eniathorne
Villere
Raman
White
Johnson
Zachary Taylor
Memien
Amer
Ales Torn
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Wonllam Seagsters
Glen Aed
Hell
Lousiana
T Beauregard
Leomidas Polk
Bras Fon Drage
Aed
Crand
Sherman
Rant
Sheridan
Tacsim of
United States Senate
Judah I Keojamin
London
Basth
France
Jefferwom
Staten
Yam
Sina
Adelaide Patti
Lonisiagas
Igorance
Justice
Braverew
Hrden
OK Peon
Francis T. Nichols
L. A Wiltz
McEnery
N.¢ Blanchard
Murphy V. Poster
WK. Field
Catherine Cole
Nicholson
Pearl Rivers
Marian A. Walter
Ffrieans
Kas
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