Mississippi Legislature Debates County Bills and Prohibition Measure
A Mississippi legislative session reports favorably on bills to define and punish obtaining property by false pretenses and to adjust chancery court terms for Pearl River and Franklin counties. Other actions include tax assessor relief funding and a controversial Anderson bill on judges and attorneys. The Senate considers George county creation efforts and a Bilbo proposal to form a northern county. The House passes a prohibition resolution, amends public official eligibility for boards, funds the insane hospital, and advances the crop pest extermination bill and district attorney rules.
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Pearl River
Franklin
Lamar County
Hancock, Jones, Lamar, Tallahatchie, Tippah and
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Anderson
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House
George County
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Erom Court
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State Insane Hospital
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Oyster rights bill and related measures move in session
The house advanced bills on oyster grounds and private reefs, with Mr Bloom Geld introducing a remedy to clarify riparian oyster rights, and the bill passed 82 to 0 before moving to the Senate. The session also debated chancery term rules, rail rate dissent, and a salary raise for the secretary of state, with amendments and votes recorded.
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Binomfiek
Senate
Yewell
Chancery Court
Womila
Tate
Committee On Railroads
Johnson
Clarke
Burkett
Quin
Enthe College
Industrial Institute and College
Tien
McDonald
Bay St. Louie
Biloxi
Commission
New Bills Read Twice Under Suspension Refered to Committees
The bills were read twice under suspension of the rules and referred to committees. By Mr. McDowell an act to establish a department of banking create the office of bank commissioner and provide for the insertion of banks in this state and to regulate the business of banking.
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McDowell
Department of Banking
House Debates Three Appropriation Bills and Salary Reductions
The House advances three appropriations totaling about 1.1 million dollars. A rider seeks to cut the college president and department heads salaries after the current term. The Senate endorsed a House resolution urging salary reductions, voting 71 to 15. The Senate also passed the Vicksburg Confederate annex bill and rejected 10,000 for the old ladies home. A payment bill for Attor neys Stone and Sivley related to Sheriff Poag’s slayers was debated and approved.
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House
Senate
Vicksburg Confederate
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Sivley
Oxford
A. M. Poag
Panola
Hines
Mississippi Legislature Approves University Funding Amid Debate
Appropriation bills dominated legislative action with the Senate sending the general appropriation bill from the House. The House debated two bills including the University of Mississippi maintenance fund set at 20 000 for 1908 and 19 000 for 1909, with amendments reducing the 1908 amount to 15 000 after lengthy votes and opposition.
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House
University of Mississippi
Agricultural and Mechanical College
von Mondieet
Doherty
Snths University of Minsinsippi
Robinson
Montgomery
Alcorn
Foster
Burkitt
Legislative actions reported by state lawmakers
Acts introduced by several representatives authorize reimbursements for title redemption costs, compel convict labor on road projects from state farms to depots, authorize selling a school building used by Aberdeen’s colored free schools, and provide relief for Jones of Panola County.
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S. A. Moore
Sample
Leftwich
Colored Free Schools
Aberdeen
Vance
Jones
Panola County
Railroad Commission Adds Sixth Class for Petroleum Rates
The railroad commission ordered petroleum and its products moved to class six, a four percent rate cut from the current third class. In other items, Tony Nelson sues W. & Swain county convict contractor for 5000 damages over alleged severe beating during a sentence.
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W. & Swain
Washington County
Swain
Nelson
Ofner
Explosive Projectiles and Secrecy Fight in Congress
The ordnance department clashes with Congress over keeping secret ingredients of a new bursting charge for projectiles. After years of tests the substance reportedly explodes inside the shell upon impact, with Japan’s shimeos cited as a prior concept. Congress has compelled open sale of the explosive ingredients.
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Ordnance Department of the Army
Congress
Japan
United States
Duel Fights Leave Langdon and Little Fatally Wounded in Saloon
In Caruthersville Missouri Edward Langdon and Albert Little, both residents, dueled with pistols in a saloon near the depot after a quarrel. Both men were badly wounded and transported to a Memphis hospital where doctors say there is little hope for either's recovery. Langdon formerly served as night watchman in Caruthersville.
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Edward Langdon
Albert Little
Memphis
Langdon
Man_impaired_clarksburg_man_shoots_posse_member
In Clarksburg West Virginia Frank Johnson a Black man accused of murdering Mrs Carl Martin a Black woman is shot and wounded three deputies by a barn near the town early Wednesday The wounded are H Cook James Wamsley and John Matheny
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Frank Johnson
Carl Martin
H. Cook
James Wamsley
John Matheny
Bankers to Hur Bears
A party of Kansas bankers from Neodesha led by A M Sharpe and A M Hill arrived in Marksville Louisiana for a one month hunt at Black River Lakes and the north side of Red River where deer and bears are plentiful
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Neodesha
A. M. Sharpe
A. M. Hill
Black River Lakes
Red River
To Arrest All Truants in Atlantic City Schools
Atlantic City police vow to arrest every truant after thefts tied to students skipping classes. Local boys who bag school are blamed for petty thefts that have troubled the department.
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Atlantic City
Plant Reopens in Reading After Two Months Idle
Reading Pa. The local plant of the American Iron and Steel Co resumed operations after a two months idle period and now employs nearly 1,000 workers.
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Reading
American Irog and Steel Co
Gardener Buys Idle Hour Church at Public Auction
John Krause, head gardener at William K. Vanderbilt’s Idle Hour estate in New York, purchased a church at public auction for 530 dollars and fixtures for 50 dollars. He plans to use the building as a home.
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New York
John Krause
William K. Vanderbilt
Krause
Gould Line Stations Closed
Missouri Pacific orders closure of twenty telegraph stations on the Omaha division four in Kansas and the rest in Nebraska Eighteen are day and two night stations
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Gould
Topeka
Kas
Missouri Pacific
Omaha
Kansas
Nebraska
Geo W Williams Dead in Little Rock Arkansas
George W Williams aged 61 a Little Rock lawyer and state legislator who served in 1499 died after several weeks with erysipelas. He was known across the state for his public service and legal work.
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Geo. W. Williams
Little Rock
Ark
George W. Wilams
Halt on Building Out of Plumb Pa Cause: Robert O
Local authorities order a pause on construction work in Pennsylvania due to safety concerns linked to a person named Robert O. Inspections continue to determine corrective steps and responsible parties. The action impacts crews and scheduling at the site.
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Plumb
Robert
Priest Threatened Over Black Hand Demands at Eads Bridge
Father Timothy Dempsey pastor of St Patrick's Church and hotelier for the homeless received a black hand letter demanding $500 to be left at Eads Bridge at midnight next Friday. The letter threatens death if payment is not made or reported to police, with a promise of 10 years protection if he complies. Father Dempsey doubts the threat and plans no action.
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St. Lowie
Timothy Dempsey
St Patrick's Church
Eads Bridge
Dempeer
Georgians Lynch Two Suspected Killers in Hawkinsville
Reports say two African Americans suspected of killing Warren and Mrs Hart were lynched in Hawkinsville as armed crowds gathered. Two more Black individuals are held on suspicion while $1500 found hidden elsewhere is noted as the robbery motive.
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Hawkinsville
Warren
Hart
Vermont Senator Procter Dies Wealthiest Senate Figure
Washington report states Senator Procter of Vermont, who died Wednesday, was the wealthiest man in Congress. Born in Proctorsville in 1831, he served as legislator, governor, lieutenant governor, and Civil War veteran. He was Harrison's secretary of war and entered the Senate in 1891 after leaving the cabinet to replace Edmunds.
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Washington, D C
Redfelt Proctor
Vermont
Congress
Senator Procter
Proctorsville
Harrison
Senate
Cablent
George F. Edmunda
Guthrie Deputy Sheriff Arrested for Murder
Guthrie Oklahoma deputy sheriff Ed Hull was arrested on murder charges after he killed a horse thief identified as Marion Morgan a preacher who was trying to sell his horse when Hull says the man resisted arrest Hull plans to claim self defense and faces prosecution for the shooting on Thursday prior to the arrest.
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Guthrie
Okla
Ed Hull
Marion Morgan
Hull
Wellington Gordon Dies Noted Columbia Lawyer at 73
Wellington Gordon a longtime Columbia attorney of over fifty years died at 3 am Tuesday. He was 73 and a member of the pioneer Gordon family. His father John B. Gordon was a famed Missouri lawyer and contemporary of judges Scott and Leonard of the early Missouri Supreme Court.
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Wellington Gordon
Columbia
Gordon
John B. Gordon
Missouri
Scott and
Leonard
Missouri Supreme Court
Extradition Request Placed For Paul E. Roy From France
An application was made to the state department on Tuesday seeking authority to extradite Paul E. Roy from France. Roy is charged with responsibility for the death of George A. Carkins in New Hampshire. The outcome was not announced.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
France
Paul E. Roy
George A. Carkins
New Hampshire
Spencer 107 Year Old Destitute Man Taken to Warren Poorhouse
John H Spencer aged 107 from Warren Massachusetts was found destitute with no friends and was moved to the Warren poorhouse for relief and care.
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Warren
Mass
John H. Spencer
Pastor Killed by Fall in Pennsylvania
Butler Pennsylvania report says Rev. J. G. Butz aged 72 died at Zellenople from injuries after a fall with a fractured skull.
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Butler, Pa
J. G. Butz
Zellenople
Mary Katherine Johnson Married After Illness Triumph
Miss Mary Katherine Johnson aged 25, sidelined by grip, rose from bed to wed Charles Iden of McKees Rocks Pennsylvania. Rev George M Rourke officiated in Marion Ohio as Cupid’s triumph crowned a postponed ceremony.
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Ohio
Cupid
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Grip
George M. Rourke
Charles
Iden
McKees Rocks
Neighbors object to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw name
Parents of a newborn girl named Evelyn Nesbit Thaw face neighbor opposition and threats of violence unless they rename their daughter. The dispute centers on the controversial Nesbit Thaw affiliation and public sentiment in Volin.
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Evelyn Nesbit
Two Men Swept Overboard On Danish Steamer Secalia
During a February voyage from Carthagens to Philadelphia rough seas swept two crewmen from the Danish steamship Secalia and they were lost. The ship arrived here after the incident.
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Philadelphia
Carthagens
Spain
Congress Debates Asiatic Immigration Regulation
Washington reports a House foreign affairs subcommittee considered the Hayes bill to regulate Asiatic entry and residence. Rep McKinley urged limits on Japanese and other Asians arguing wage competition and non amalgamation. Rep Stevens introduced a bill to remove the duty on pulp wood and white paper.
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United States
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
McKinley
California
Stevens
Minnesota
Senate canvass shows support for Aldrich currency bill grows
A careful Washington canvass indicates more democratic senators will vote for the Aldrich currency bill than republican opponents when it reaches a vote. Since Senator Smith of Michigan spoke against the railroad bond feature, persistent reports claim Republican defections threaten passage.
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Washington
Senate
Smith
Michigan
Criticism of House procedure by Rep Murdoch Kansas
Rep Murdoch of Kansas lambasted the house procedure on Tuesday saying it erodes individual initiative in representation. He argued members bear responsibility in nonpartisan votes but have little voice on partisan or major decisions.
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House of Representatives
Murdock
Kansas
Alaska Pacific Railway Bill Gets Favorable House Report
The House Committee on Territories reports favorably the bill granting extra time to Alaska Pacific Railway and Terminal Co to file completed surveys by road sections without amendment on Tuesday.
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Washington
Alaska Pacific Railway and Terminal Co
House
Territories
Senate passes Tillman resolution on Cherokee Chickasha 1906 case
The Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution by Mr Tillman requesting the attorney general provide information in his possession about 1906 court proceedings in Indian territory that affect the Cherokee and Chickasha tribes.
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Senate
Tillman
Indian Territory
Railroads Criticized for $70 Million Loss Claim in House
In Washington the charge that railroads carrying malls cheated the public of 70 million dollars was raised by Mr. Lloyd of Missouri. He tied the new mall weighing system to admission of past fraud by the post office and urged an investigation. Mr. Wanger of Pennsylvania pledged an inquiry. Others speaking included Moon of Tennessee Goebel of Ohio Briggs of Georgia Murdock of Kansas and Smith of California.
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Lloyd
Missouri
Post Office Department
Wanger
Pennsylvania
Messrs. Moon
Tennessee
Goebel
Ohio
Briggs
Georgia
Murdock
Kansas
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California
Senate approves larger homestead grant for arid land
The senate on Monday passed a bill expanding entry under homestead laws to 329 acres of land instead of 160 where the tract is arid and cannot be irrigated.
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Senate
Senate Adopts Tiltman Request on Interior in Fraud Probe
Washington senator Tiltman seeks information from the secretary of the interior about fraud charges in the Choctaw and Chickasha litigations. The senate adopted the call in a modified form, aiming to uncover whether courts took a share of lawyers commissions.
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Tilman
Secretary of the Interior
Lawyers’ Commission
Senate
House Debates Post Office Appropriation Bill
Washington debate centers on a post office appropriation totaling 220,765 dollars a figure reduced by 9,675,624 from prior estimates. Representative Overstreet of Indiana outlined the measure's provisions, the core of which had been published earlier.
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Washington
Post Office
House of Representatives
Overstreet
Indiana
Denver slayer pleads not guilty in murder case
In criminal court Denver Guiseppe Alio pleaded not guilty to murder charges for slaying Father Leo Heinrichs. Judge Greeley Whitmore set the trial for Monday March 9.
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Denver
Guiseppe Alio
Leo Heinrichs
Greeley Whitmore
Four men killed and one mortally wounded in Rose Creek camp
In Evelyn Kentucky, three men died and a fourth was mortally wounded after a quarrel in the Congleton Williams Bros lumber camp on Rose Creek. Revolvers were used in the fatal clash as authorities investigated the incident.
JAP WARSHIPS MOVE ON CHINA
Navy ships approach as tensions rise over seizure of a steamer. Officials warn of possible armed clash as incidents escalate between Japanese forces and Chinese authorities in the region.
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China
Japan and China Facing Rising Threat of War Over Tateo Maru
As Japan moves a southern squadron toward Canton tension with China grows amid demands over the Tateo Maru seizure. Beijing fears an armed clash, though China seeks to avoid war while expanding its army and noting its weak navy. If Tokyo pushes, another regional dispute may erupt.
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Canton
China
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Tokio Foreign Office
Detroit Banker Shoots Self in Personal Crisis
Elwald T. Hance, 56, first vice president of Union Trust Company of Detroit and former postmaster, killed himself at home after long financial worries. Born in Wilmington, Del., he came to Detroit in 1878, became a lawyer, served as postmaster in 1889, then joined Union Trust as secretary and later vice-president.
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Detroit, Mich
Elwamd T. Hance
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Detroit
Hance
Wilmington
Del
Union Trust Company
Fire at Public School No 165 injures no one
A fire on the top floor of Public School No 165 at One Hundred and Nineteenth Street and Amsterdam Avenue began at 11 o'clock on Friday. Firemen confined the blaze to the top story used as an assembly hall while 1,000 pupils evacuated in orderly lines.
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Nineteenth Street
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Garry Elected to Latimer Seat on Fifteenth Ballot
In Columbia, South Carolina, Hon. Frank B. Garry of Abbeville won the unexpired United States Senate term of the late A. C. Latimer. He was chosen Friday by the General Assembly in joint session on the fifteenth ballot.
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S. C
Frank B. Garry
Abbeville
General Assembly
United States
A. C. Latimer
Florist Joseph Liewelen Dies by Suicide in Bed of Roses
In Lesington Kentucky, Joseph Liewelen a young florist killed himself Thursday night by lying on a bed of roses. He placed the flowers around him then took his own life, the tragic act occurring in his residence.
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Lesington
Joseph Liewelen
Trolley Cars Collide Near Dunkirk Injuries Reported
A head on collision between a running traction car and a southbound car near Dunkirk, N Y, early Friday morning seriously injuring the motorman and 20 passengers, nine of whom were hospitalized.
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Fire Sweeping Jap City in Tokio Area
A massive blaze rages at Nadasov near Tokio destroying four hundred buildings with an estimated loss of 2 500 000 dollars.
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Nadasov
Oklahoma farmer shoots wife and stepson then kills himself
Emmet Beck of Foyll Oklahoma killed his wife and her son after a quarrel over children from prior marriages. He then tried to force his young stepdaughter to take poison, but she refused and survived.
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Okla
Emmet Beck
Mayflower Yacht Grounds Off Norfolk
The presidential yacht Mayflower, after departing Washington for the South on Thursday, went aground Friday near Norfolk, according to a navy department dispatch. In Georgia, Dan Crows was shot and killed on the way to church in Baxter, as James Petty was involved in a dispute that had festered for weeks.
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Norfolk
Navy Department
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Baxter
Fla
Dan Crows
James Petty
Mayor Proclaims Feeding Birds Citywide Urged
Belle Center mayor James Williams issues a proclamation urging residents to feed birds amid a sleet storm that buried their food sources under ice. The notice emphasizes communal aid to wildlife during harsh weather.
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James Williams
Legends of St Patrick A new biography affirms his historic life
The article notes British and German authorities accept core Patrick documents as genuine and acknowledge his real presence in Ireland. It cites Prof Mury's Cambridge biography, distinguishes multiple Patric names, and asserts Patrick lived 31 years in Ireland founding churches and linking Ireland to Rome and civilization.
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Saint Patrick Lighted Paschal Fire Across Ireland
The article portrays Saint Patrick as a revered evangelist and church leader who ignited a paschal fire on the Hill of Stane to counter Druids on Tara Hill. He traveled Ireland spreading faith, founding churches and schools, and uniting people with his message of compassion.
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Strange Hint of Links Between Map and Chicken
A cryptic exchange compares a colored map to a chicken, with a terse remark about their affinity and a humorous aside on descent from Ham. The fragment hints at a light, playful dialogue without clear context or follow-up.
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