Mississippi Delta Plans for 1907 Diversified Farming
President Harvie Jordan urges cotton-growers to shift to diversified farming with a 10 percent reduction in cotton and 10 percent more emphasis on food crops. The letter criticizes the credit system and calls for cash trading, local storage, and better farming methods to stabilize prices and supply. A Delta Fair at Greenville with capital stock of 25000 is planned, promising exhibits of hogs, cattle, forage crops, corn, and other delta products.
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Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
South
Cottom
Greenville
Delta
J. W. Fox
Stoneville
Washington County
Fox
Fog
Great Delta
Scribe rails at petty savings in postoffice debate
A Muskogee Democrat writer condemns stingy conduct, arguing small cost cuts like saving 3 cents per mile or lighting with a splinter reveal pettiness. The column contrasts such frugality with a man who would commit a worse act, ending with a note about a re mispostmarked restraint.
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Muskogee
I. T
The Duty to Be Happy and Its Quiet Rewards
A reflective brief asserts happiness as a vital duty, noting that happiness spreads anonymous benefits to others. It claims a happy person radiates goodwill, likening them to a lamp that brightens a room and outvalues material wealth. The piece cites a line attributed to Louis Stevenson.
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Louis Stevenson
Mississippi Cities Float Over a Million in Municipal Bonds
Several Mississippi cities plan bond issues in the coming months for waterworks sewerage paving and drainage projects. Jackson 216000 for waterworks Hattiesburg 140000 for sewerage and paving Meridian 170000 for paving Vicksburg 250000 for sewers and paving Natcher 200000 paving Newton 100000 for a municipal waterworks. Also mentions a Frisco lawsuit award and Agricultural and Mechanical College events.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Hattiesburg
Meridian
Vicksburg
Natcher
Newton
Smallpox Abates in Most Communities
The report notes a milder, localized outbreak persisting only among negroes in a few delta communities. The State board of health may assume control if remedial action is not taken, prompting a county board of supervisors to consider intervention.
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Delta
Board of Supervisors
State Board of Health
Woodmen of the World Hold Two Day Session at Greenwood
Mississippi head camp Woodmen of the World convened a two day session in Greenwood with 250 delegates attending. The fraternity reports 6,500 new members in the past year and many new camps formed. It claims the largest life insurance in the state among fraternal groups.
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Mississippi
Woodmen of the World
Greenwood
Woodmen
Hattiesburg Council Adds Plainclothes Detective
The city council of Hattiesburg orders the addition of a plain clothes detective to the police department to combat the blind tiger and cocaine trade, which have shifted to secret methods.
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Hattiesburg
Mass meeting planned to form state law and order league
Leading negroes organize law and order leagues across several counties to curb crime and idleness among black residents. Brookhaven is set for Aug 6 to form a state league.
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Brookhaven
Mississippi agency sought by Dun and Co for Jackson
The board of trade at Jackson takes steps to secure a Mississippi agency of Dun and Co. The mercantile interests of the state are expanding and a local rating bureau would benefit the entire commonwealth.
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Board of Trade Af
Jackson
Mississippi
Kt. G. Dun & Co
Commonwealth
City awards contract for Yazoo Street Railway
Yazoo City Council awards the contract to build and equip the city street railway. The project costs 80 000 with bonds accepted in payment. The line will exceed three miles and become the state's sole municipally owned railway.
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City Comccil of
Yazoo City
City Street Railway
Meridian Roundhouse Project Set at Northeastern Railroad
Arrangements completed for immediate construction of a new roundhouse at Meridian for the Northeastern railroad. Project expected to cost $100,000 and advance repairs and rolling stock operations locally.
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Meridian
Northeastern Railroad
Millionaires Hurt In Market Panic Amid Heavy Losses
The New York stock market experienced drastic liquidation and rapid price drops, producing enormous losses mainly among the millionaire class. The trend, labeled the rich men's panic by professionals, reflects deep gloomy sentiment despite few rumors of financial embarrassments. E H Harriman contributed to the negative industrial outlook in his interview remarks.
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New York
N. Y
E. H. Harriman
Hill Lines Grant 11 Percent Wage Increase
The James J. Hill railway system raises wages by about 11 percent in anticipation of a vote by trainmen and conductors. They withdraw from further talks with managers while arbitration is proposed elsewhere, and the companies including Great Northern Northern Pacific Soo Line and roads centered in St. Paul are expected to accept the boost.
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Chicago
James J. Hill System of Railways
Hill
General Managers’ Committee
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Soo Line
St. Paul
Contingent Colon Visit Hangs On Yellow Fever Quarantine
A congressional party aboard the Hamburg American steamer Blucher may not be allowed to land at Colon due to a Panama quarantine on Venezuela ports amid a La Guayara yellow fever scare. The Blucher will stop at La Guayara and Puerto Cabello before isthmus passage, with possible schedule changes or a Roosevelt appeal.
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New York
N. Y
Canmon
Congressional
Colon
Panama
Venezuela
la Guayara
Blucher
Puerto Cabello
Congressional Party
Roosevelt
Comedian Dies After Jump From Arcade Hotel Window
Chester police report John Conly, a comedian with a theatrical company, leapt from a hotel window to escape a fire and was killed instantly at the Arcade hotel where the troupe was lodging.
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Chester
John Conly
Arcade Hotel
Two Vessels Foundered in North Sea Gale
A dispatch from Cuxhaven reports the loss of 34 lives from the foundering of two vessels, the German cargo steamer George Wettern and a trawler, during a heavy gale in the North Sea. No further details are available, but it is believed all aboard both ships were drowned.
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Berlin
Germany
Cuxhaven
George Wettern
North Sea
BoyFound Dead In Fordville Church After Self-Described Tragedy
In Carterville the body of John Smith age fifteen was found in a Fordville church. He had avoided arrest for selling calf hide last week and had been in hiding. He killed himself using a heavy roll top desk by placing his neck under the foot rest and removing the prop causing the desk to fall and fracture his neck.
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Carterville
John Smith
Fordville
Indiana Legislature Battle With Governor Vetoes and Bills
Indianapolis reports the house failed to override the governor's veto on the metropolitan police bill but may readdress it. The general appropriations bill is under discussion, the woman state statistician's salary is raised to 3000, and a campaign contribution ban for corporations failed. The senate accepted the antitrust conference report, removing house amendments, while Gov Hanly vetoed Vincennes University claim legislation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
March
House
Metropolitan Police
Senate
Joint Conference Committee
Hanly
Vincennes University
Street Car Jumps Track in Early Morning Crash
In St Louis Missouri Rouen rails are blamed for injuring 12 people on two Bellefontaine street cars. One car jumped the track struck the other then ran 20 feet on the sidewalk, leaving wreckage on California avenue near Cherokee street at 6 25 am Friday. Passenger Fred Chessier of 4329 California avenue suffered internal injuries a head cut severe bruises and is in serious condition.
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St Louis
Rouen
Bellefontaine
California Avenue
Cherokee Street
Fred Chessier
Probing Shortage: Roosevelt Orders Strict Investigation
President Roosevelt orders a thorough inquiry into shortages amid wartime strains. Officials vow strict measures, with focus on supply chains and potential misallocations affecting civilians and military needs. Local reports note heightened security and oversight in procurement practices.
Teller Threatens Exposure Over Chicago Theft Probe
Fitzgerald claims he suggested a plan to stop the $172,000 sub treasury theft as direct orders from President Rinnevelt keep Chief John Wilkie in Chicago until explanations are given. Rumors swirl of resignations for Holdenwick and other subtreasury officials while the probe intensifies. The government counts $52.6 million in gold and $2.0 million in silver as officials seek answers.
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Chicago
Rinnevelt
John Wilkie
Secret Service
Assisant
Holdenwick
Federal Building
George W. Pitegerald
Teller
Vollenweek
Washington
Fitzgerald
Boldenweeck
Post Cards With Glass Particles May Pass In Enveloped Mail
Washington reports misled about banning postal cards containing glass or similar particles. The post office department ruled such cards may pass if enclosed in envelopes. Adolph Selige, St. Louis publisher of souvenir cards, said a definite effective date is needed to avoid harming producers and retailers. He estimates 20 million cards exist nationwide and argues the initial report misled the public.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Adolph Selige
St. Louis
Seligo
Preacher Laments Unpassed Moral Bills in Legislature
In Sacramento Rev. Mr. Schiever criticized the assembly for failing to pass Sunday law anti prizefight and Bed race track bills and other moral measures. He lamented that many members appear to be here to draw pay draw corks and draw poker.
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Sacramento
Cal
Miners Attend Massive Mass Meeting in San Francisco
More than six thousand labor men fill Walton's pavilion for the Miners Defense League gathering. Delegates from eighty four unions attend as speakers denounce the Idaho kidnapping of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone and condemn Colorado governor involvement. Resolutions denounce capitalists and courts and threaten retaliation if prisoners are harmed.
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San Francisco
Cal
Miners’ Defense League
Walton's Pavilion
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Idaho
Colorado
American Ambassador Praises South America During Visit
Irving B. Dudley, U S ambassador to Brazil, praised South America for rapid changes since a prior visit to Argentina three years ago. He commended railroad expansion, notably the northern line, and noted progress in Chile and Peru, saying the Pan American railroad era has begun.
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Huenes Ayres
Irving BR. Dudley
Mratu
Argentina
Per
Holivia
Chile
Peru
Southmerica
Panama Canal Workers Protest Abolition of Leave
The canal authorities cancel cumulative leaves and deny three month leaves on April 1, sparking anger among employees. Workers plan to request leave immediately, fearing disruption, as indignation meetings spread along the canal line and may push for order changes.
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Panama
Alton case opens in Chicago over oil rebates
Federal Judge Landis hears the first trial in one of eight indictments against Standard Oil Co of Indiana charging illegal rebates from railroads. The 1903 counts total $223,760.39 with fines from $1,000 to $20,000 per violation. if each shipment is treated separately, potential minimum penalties reach $1,902,000.
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Chicago
Standard OU Co
Indiana
Federal Juge Landis
Cortelyou Urges Balanced Safety in Fast Trains
Washington. Postmaster General Cortelyou issues instructions on post office department stance toward fast mail trains. He says efficiency must not override safety and warns roads may be overtaxed by excessive speed.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Post Office Department
Eggs cheaper in New York amid surging supply
New York market receipts over three days total 81,111 cases with 30 dozen eggs per case. Local merchants handle 29,199,960 eggs labeled fresh, enough to serve metropolitan breakfasts for some time as prices drop to a dollar a dozen.
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New York
N. Y
Jockey Hurt After Steeple Chase Fall at City Park
In New Orleans at City Park a jockey named Major sustained serious injuries when his horse Fabian fell during a steeplechase. The mount was shot after the incident and Fabian suffered a leg fracture.
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New Orleans
Major
City Park
Fabian
Lee
Four-Story Maryland Shoe Co Building Fire in Cumberland
A four story brick Maryland Shoe Co building in Cumberland Maryland burned Saturday causing about 100000 in losses with 60000 covered by insurance. The Queen City hotel and J C Orrick and Son wholesale house were threatened but saved.
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Cumberland
The
Maryland Shoe Co
Queen City
J.C. Orrick & Son
King Carlos to Cross Ocean on World Tour
Cable dispatch from London reports King Carlos of Portugal plans a voyage beginning in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires before proceeding to Loanda in Africa. The itinerary signals a major imperial visit with stops in South America and Africa.
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Rio Janeiro
Braxzil
King Carlos
Portugal
London
Rilo Janeiro
Buenos Ayres
Loanda
Africa
State-Wide Primary Debate in Lincoln Narrows Nomination
After hours of debate in Lincoln the legislature reports a state wide primary nomination bill. It seeks to end the convention system of nominations entirely and replace it with a statewide primary.
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Lincoln
Neb
House
Salt Lake Road Restoration Could Take Three Weeks
Salt Lake road officials announce a likely three week delay before restoration and through traffic between here and Salt Lake resumes.
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Salt Lake Road
Los Angeles
Cal
Trafic
Here
Salt Lake
Omaha Labor Opposes Street Railway Strike Call
In Omaha organized labor votes against a strike of the street railway on and urges street car unions not to declare a strike.
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Omaha
Neb
Indiana Senate Advances Bills Including Tuition Levy Hike
The Indiana Senate passed 15 House bills. The measures include boosting the school tuition levy from 11.6 to 13.6 cents, appropriating 10 000 dollars for a monument to Andersonville prisoners, and making Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Senate
Andersonville
Peru Ships First Tan Petroleum Shipment to Buenos Aires
Lima reports the first Tan petroleum shipment from Peru, amounting to 3000 tons, has departed for Buenos Aires. The move marks Peru's initial export of this petroleum.
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Peru
Lima
Buenos Ayres
Mob Kill Suspect After Shootout in Americus
In Americus Georgia William Reese a Negro was killed after a standoff with officers. Police officer William Morris was seriously wounded while Reese fired on officers before dying in a house siege.
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Americus
Gia
Willian Reese
Nero
William Morris
Reese
Willis
Legislature bars corporate campaign contributions
Des Moines Iowa legislature passes a bill to prevent corporations from contributing to campaign funds. The action follows approval in the lower house signaling a major step in campaign finance reform in the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Japan Builds Wireless Torpedo, Navy Reports
Unofficial information from the navy department indicates Japan has developed a torpedo fired by wireless telegraphy. The claim notes a “wonderful” weapon capability and signals potential future naval impact.
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Japan
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
President Signs Aldrich Bill in Washington
The Aldrich currency bill became law after the president approved it at the White House. The signature confirms its enactment and marks a pivotal moment in national finance policy.
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Washington
White House
Four Dead in Holden Mine Explosion Near Scranton
Rescue teams report eight men seriously burned with four fatalities after an explosion at the Holden mine near Scranton, Pennsylvania. All workers were removed from the mine on Saturday and no bodies or missing persons were identified, authorities say.
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Scranton
Holden
Argentine Loan Confirmed in London Negotiations
Buenos Ayres reports Argentine Minister of Finance De La Rosa confirms talks in London for a $35,000,000 loan. Arrangements near completion the loan to bear a stated percent interest.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentina
France de la Rosa
London
Use of Submarines Questioned at Peace Conference
In London Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Gray said it would be unreasonable to expect the powers at The Hague peace conference next summer to consider prohibiting submarine vessels.
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London
Eng
House of Commons
Edward Gray
Hague
Platt Denies Resignation of Senate Seat
Washington Senator Platt formally denies reports that he intends to resign his Senate seat. The statement counters rumors and confirms he plans to remain in office.
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Platt
Washington
Senate
Knoxville A Dry Town Vote Sets Historic Record
Knoxville voted for prohibition by a historic margin as 1,175 dry supporters faced 2,200 wets. A daytime parade of about 10,000 residents filled the streets, with women and children leading the push to end the saloon era.
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Knosville
Knoxrville
Knoxville
Ita
States Will Keep Rights On Immigration Question
South Carolina officials and others met with President Roosevelt Attorney General Bonaparte and Secretary of Labor Strange at the White House and the Department of Commerce. Statements by former Gov Heyward and Immigration Commissioner Watson said the conferences were satisfactory and that the new immigration law preserves state and existing federal rights. McWatson said the result is satisfactory and the immigration movement to the South will not be retarded, protecting later interests as well.
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Washington
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Mc Wateon
Seath
Post Office Plans No Color-Based Run Separation
Washington reports the Post Office Department will not rotate or segregate railway mail clerks by race on shared runs. White clerks complain about sharing cars and dormitories but officials say no discrimination will be made. Dormitories at terminals are open to all clerks, and the department sees no authority to alter whom they employ on long routes.
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Washington
Post Ofice
Railway
Middle West
Last Ray of Hope in Preston Heir Mystery
Mrs. Leonidas Preston widow of a New Orleans man who died after drinking poison in the Hotel Cumberland may be related to an alleged Luther M. Preston heir claim. A New Orleans lawyer asked if Preston was related to Luther M. Preston. the inquiry suggests possible wealth, though investigators found no fortune. Mrs. Preston is said to be penniless.
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New York
Leonidas Preston
New Orleans
Cumberland
Lewis P. Bryant
Preston
Luther M. Preston
Texas
Oliver and six foremen acquitted in peonage case
In Knoxville Tennessee the United States circuit court with Judge C D Clark presiding acquitted Robert B Oliver and his six foremen on the charge of peonage.
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Knoxville
Tenn
United States Circuit Court Today
C. D. Clark
Robert B. Oliver
Confederate Veterans leader cancels Richmond reunion sponsors
General S D Lee, head of the United Confederate Veterans, will not appoint a general sponsor and maids for the Richmond reunion. The decision follows a Daughters of the Confederacy ruling that the events have become primarily social for sponsors, overshadowing the veterans.
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Columbus
S. D. Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Richmond
Confederacy
Honduran gunboat To Tuma sought for coast protection
The Honduran consul cables that To Tuma be sent to a Ceiba area to protect the steamship Harry FP. Inge which left for Honduras with ammunition. Passengers on fruit ships report sighting the Nicaraguan warship near Cape Gracies and a suspected seizure of the Inge.
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Tuma
Ceiba
Harry FP
Inge
Honduras
Cape Gracies
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