Mississippi Legislature Passes Revenue and Civil Reform Measures
The Mississippi Legislature approved a civil verdict by two thirds for circuit courts and created a department archives board. It advanced a Confederate pension funding package totaling 1.5 million dollars over two years and set a 500,000 dollar annual pension appropriation alongside a 1,000,000 dollar Confederate pen fund. The body also moved to raise the tax levy to support pensions and other revenue bills during the session.
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Senate
Department of
Mississippi Legislature Seeks Resignation of Leroy Percy
Bitter political warfare erupts as the legislature adopts a resolution demanding U.S. Senator Leroy Percy resign. Debate becomes sensational with fierce factionalism and calls for harmony dashed. The piece notes recall and impeachment mechanics, budget pressures, and emphasis on cost control amid an era of reduced biennial funding.
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Kew
Leroy Percy
Senate
House
IV Nave
Percy
Eare
State accepts Beau title by unanimous resolution
Edidins offers concurrent accepting the title to Beau for the state. The resolution authorizes the order to carry out the details Tar ution was adopted unanimously.
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Edidins
Beau
Legislative Deliberations on Penitentiary Road Project and Elections
Fragmented text suggests bills on using surplus convict labor for a penitentiary to capital road project and a broad state road model. Mentions enthusiastic support and election timing. References to Mis and circuit judges and chancellors, with Senator Norwood involved in amendments shaping early voter participation and judicial elections.
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Parehman
Rankin and Oakley
Mis
Congressional Sons
Norwood
Moeieioet
Battle Over Mississippi Agri Cultural College Budget
The Mississippi House clashed over the 340000 appropriation for the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Storkville. After hearings the bill was trimmed to about 240000, but amendments failed to reach the 69 vote threshold, and the bill died amid applause. Other appropriations passed with a ban on tips for workers at the farmers institute. The Senate bill to send a commissioner to San Francisco for a site find was postponed in the House.
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Agricultural and Mechanical College
Jackson
Storkville
Sesson
Morrison
House
Considera
Senate
Farmers’ Institute
Branch
Holly Springs
State Institute For the Blind
Mississippi
San Francisco
Pension Row Becomes Election Issue In Mississippi
Debate over a pension bill exposes a scheme to raise the annual pension budget to 500000 as reforms reduce the rolls. Critics allege padding and graft with old soldiers of the house accused of grabbing 20000 used for pensioning elderly servants. A county report found 35 blind widows on first class pensions. audit trimmed the list to three.
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Mississippi
Evans Seeks Shift of Funds From A and M College
Mr Evans stated that next biennial appropriations total 6 4 million with about 1 5 million more for a pension bill yet to be considered He proposed diverting funds from the A and M College to the state agricultural high schools arguing this would do the greatest good for the greatest number.
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Evans
A. & M. College
Mississippi Railroads Face Early Session Bill
A bill introduced in the early legislative season to require railroads in Mississippi to outfit all freight and passenger trains with a full crew is likely to fail in committee. Rumors suggest the measure may be stymied as it proceeds through the room.
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Mississippi
Saraib
Senate OKs Ole Miss bill with $214955.97 in funds
The Senate passed the University of Mississippi bill totaling 214955.97 dollars, about 28000 less than the 1910 amount. The measure advanced after debate and received a negative vote from one member.
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Senate
University of Mississippi
Pascal Withows
Meade
Mississippi bill bans corporate farming aims
The amended bill prohibiting corporations from engaging in agricultural pursuits in Mississippi passed the lower house after brief debate. Gov. Brewer’s stance was explained. the measure becomes effective in November and allows corporations twenty years to dispose of lands seized in foreclosure.
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Jackson
Mississippi
Mississippi House Passes Vital Statistics Bill
TheHouse approved a vital statistics measure long urged by the medical profession. It is touted as a potential attractor for desirable immigration to Mississippi, countering false reports that the state is sickly and swampy spread by rival communities.
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House
Mississippi
Florida Governor Attacked in Everglades Investigation Hearing
Congressman Clark accused Gov Gilchrist of aligning with land sharks and opposing the Everglades inquiry. The governor testified in Washington while Clark defended his district against alleged malice and attacks on Florida. The clash centers on railroads and land exploitation during the Everglades probe.
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Everglades
Pee Ee
Wade
Clark
Gilchrist
Florida
Gilchinet
Gilchrint
Atlanta Sensation Daisy Ubieh Held in Domestic Assault Case
Mrs Daisy Ubieh Grace released on bail after being charged with assault with intent to murder Eugene Grace a prominent contractor shot at their Eleventh Avenue home. Police investigate motive amid reports Grace recently altered his will naming his wife as beneficiary.
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Atlanta
Daisy Ubieh
Pie Girace
Eugene II. Girace
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Grace
Italian airships scout and bomb enemy camp in Libya war
Reports say Italian dirigibles used in combat over Zanzur with two airships guiding bombs toward the enemy camp. Casualties claimed as many Arabs killed or wounded. Separate note praises aviator Jolie Moisant kin with a gold cup, while political debate in Kentucky centers on a cigarette tax bill defeated 4 to 6.
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Tripolis
Umison
Zanzur
National Federation Attacks Post Office Employment Policy
A fragment from a Washington posting describes a convention where prominent speakers from the National Federation address government employee appeals, criticizing working conditions and advocating for staff reforms led by representatives from the American Federation and Congress.
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Washington
Post Office
Natindel Wici Federation
American Federation of Later
Lloyd
Mixegan
Murder and Ill-Fated Crimes Across Towns
Fragments report a murder tied to Geo Rabeamns claim against John Stacey and Wil am PR Chanel and a murder in Pittburg Va amid a shocking iceberg cargo incident on the Ohio river where a body was found. Fremont notes a man kills his wife then dies by suicide after divorce proceedings.
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Chrago
Geo. Rabeamn
John Stacey
Wilam PR. Chanel
Tell Emieyy
Mire
Edmund Kantmon
Wes
Abu Sieataid
Stae
Siaheead
Katchamag
ottacKin
Pittburg
Ohio
Fresen
Fremont
Mexicans in Texas Invasion Sparks US Boundary Tension
Washington reports Colquitt urges US forces to end Mexican incursions on Texas soil. Cavalry ordered from San Antonio to disarm or push back raiders, fearing renewed hostility toward Americans. In Managua, Diaz and assembly leaders greet Secretary Knox amid Central American tensions and internal factional strife.
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Washington
Tier. Colquitt
Texas
United States
Goodquitt
Rio Grande
Meaxien
Trav
Colquitt
San Antonio
Jong
Maine
Managua
Nic
Assembly
Central America
Uiite
Thane
Supreme Cour
Keox
Texas reports sharp drop in cotton acreage this year
Galveport Texas dispatch notes sixty large Texas cotton counties show about 26 percent reduction in acreage. Farmers pledge to cut cotton area in response to farm campaign aiming at better prices. Union members reportedly pledge themselves to reduce the crop.
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Galveiob
Tex
Texas
Farmers’ Union
Wavy
Amundsen Reaches South Pole Conflicting Reports
The report claims Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole on December 14, 1911, with conflicting telegrams from The Daily Express and others. British explorer Robert Scott is cited amid dispute, but Amundsen denies prior statements, shifting credit to the Norwegian for the landmark achievement.
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Webart
Tasmania
Sen
South Pole
Daily
Loching
Amundsen
Civel
Scott
Cugehier
Pioneer aviatrix vows pursuit after brother's death in crash
New Orleans and New York briefs describe Cricins La-Matthia Moisant, sister of John Moeisant, planning to attend the scene of her brother's Jan 1 1011 aviation accident as she seeks to extend her flight time beyond seven and a half hours if winds allow. Separate notes report a congress rumor on President Masieto and Pine Saarer resignations, and a Civil War pension for Mary D. Jones, who died at 106 in Brooklyn after aiding a fallen soldier.
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New Cricins la
Matthia Moisant
John Mi Moeisant
Stes
New York
Mary D. Jones
Congress
Norree
Brooklyn
Missette
Port Hudson
Lincoln
Wheat crop outlook abroad shows mixed trends
Washington reports preliminary climates from the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome indicating Argentina and Chile may exceed last year’s wheat production while Australia and New Zealand lag. The study projects 3,145,216,419 bushels of wheat for the Northern Hemisphere, highlighting global production shifts.
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Washington
Internation Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Department of Ageculture
Argentina
Chile
Australia
New Zealand
New York Oil Prices Move in Narrow Range
Standard Oil of New York raised refined petroleum to 101 cents per gallon and 520 cents per barrel at the pump while bulk price remained unchanged at 460 cents per barrel.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
Walker Hanged for Pouring Gasoline on Wife and Cowheath Crime
Macon Georgia reports that farmer William G. Walker was convicted of pouring gasoline over his wife and setting fire to Cowheath. The motive cited as provocation and indecency led to his execution by hanging.
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Macon
William G. Walker
Rebels March on Mexico City Amid Capote Violation Fears
Washington reports say four rebel groups converge on Mexico City as Madero forces resist. Foreign legations fear incidents in the capital prompt a request for Marines and protection, while federal lines marshal to deter the invaders. Estimates place rebel strength around three thousand with key detachments under Mirandi and Zapata pushing from the south.
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Washington
Madero
Mexico City
State Department
Legation
Ambwetadue Wilson
Pitts
Mirandi
Mexico
MOC
Zapata
Porfirio Diaz hints at return to lead Mexico if war comes
The former president Porfirio Diaz, returning from Nice, declares he would return to fight for Mexico if a foreign power invades Meview. He says he would not serve in politics or as president, but would defend the nation with sword in hand, ready to mobilize the people against invaders.
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Paris
Porfirio Diag Fod bin Som
Nice
Ansor Asterina
Toctier
Sych
Mexico
Ohio liquor question on ballot with women suffrage measure
The constitutional convention approved four amendments for submission after nine weeks of debate. The leading proposal grants full voting rights to women. The liquor clause would limit licenses to one saloon per 3000 residents and ban brewery owned saloons while keeping existing local option laws. Opponents from temperance groups vow to oppose the amendment.
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Columbea
Lee
Government Seeks 700000 in Sugar Customs Undervaluation
Philadelphia reports that sugar refining firms linked to customs irregularities exposed by a federal grand jury have been notified they owe the treasury department seven hundred thousand dollars. If unpaid, the government will pursue recovery in U.S. courts. Officials say the class represents only a small portion of the alleged losses, with limitations cited for larger claims.
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Philadelphia
Treasury
Therounlese
United States
Relatives seek mercy for Richardson death sentence
In Paducah Kentucky relatives of Willard Richardson petition the court to convert a death sentence for killing Violett to life imprisonment citing the mother's distress and fear of a nervous breakdown from electrocution. In New York a mother who plunged with her infant from a tenement roof is reported with her baby dead.
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New York
Iriet
Savage chief and captive missionary in a grim moment
A fragmented scene shows a savage chief with a glittering spear near a captive missionary. The exchange hints at coercion as humor falls away and the tension escalates toward a grim outcome.
Holy Land Sheep and Shepherds in Palestine
A Coun try Life in America writer describes Holy Land shepherds as warlike yet practical figures among three peasant groups. The Syrian sheep breed is renowned for flavor, and shepherds travel with flocks across hills and valleys long before modern times.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Saya
America
Butt
East
Carmer
Palestine
Shepherds of Palestine Protect Flocks Amid Raids and Rifles
The speaker describes Palestinian and Lebanon shepherds guiding flocks on rugged terrain with the aid of a front shepherd and a rear boy. They can instantly identify their sheep, defend against leopards panthers and wolves, and fend off Redovina raiders who threaten to kill for the flock.
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Methlehem
Palestine
Lebanon
Jerusalem
Tiberias
Sea of Galiles
David
Redovina
Jail for Bigsby
In police court Judge Mahon hears James Keller Jr. age 9 plea that his father, Kesley Bigsby, slaps him and should be jailed. The elder man defends his son as incorrigible and mischievous, but the judge orders six months at the workhouse.
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Bigsby
Elizabeth
James Keller, Jr
Magnolia Avenue
Mahon
Kesley
Jimmy
Chlorine blamed for water supply issues in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio the local water supply is blamed on chlorine causing chapped lips and skin issues among residents. The strong astringent is cited as a factor in discomfort and health concerns.
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Sikkim
Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Health for the Child and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An article urges keeping a child's bowels regular to ensure health and appetite. It recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, non irritating remedy and offers a trial bottle from Ir W P Caldwell of Monteleone, Illinois. Also includes a brief, unrelated cartoon caption about a performer with ear wiggles.
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Caldwell
Dr Caldwell
Fragmentary Notice on Shoe Sizes and Products
Fragmented text mentions shoe sizes and powders for feet with unclear references to Allen Olmeted in Le Roy New York. The readable portion hints at a product or brand and a party or party names but the context is incomplete and unspecific.
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Allen S. Olmeted
le Roy
N.Y
Frustrated remark sparks debate over “white hope”
A terse exchange questions why a white fighter cannot be found. The reply suggests the hurdle is finding a man who is white, framing a controversial race based barbs in a sports or social commentary context.
Descent of a Troubled Courtroom Vision
Fragmentary lines reveal a dialogue about love and illusion with a biting remark about a man’s appearance. The text shifts to questions about life and a repeated aim to perfect each shot in a tense, introspective scene.
Conversation Aboard the Pullman Car
A traveler on a Pullman car strikes up a conversation with a lonely young woman. She suddenly leans close and whispers a request for a trip to New York. He invites her to come along and she agrees to ride as far as Schenectady.
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Peaches
New York
Schenectady
Too Thin in Wealth Tales Prompts Broker Banter
A pair of brokers discuss a daily cash buyer and a margin trader who started with 60000, grew anxious after six months, and then moved his funds into mortgage bonds, prompting caution and a sharp remark about leverage.
From the North Country Man Credits Grape Nuts and Postum
A laborer recalls quitting coffee after illness and using Grape Nuts and Postum through a brutal winter. He reports steady work, better sleep, improved appetite and digestion, stronger nerves, and sharper eyesight, attributing these gains to the Postum and Grape Nuts products. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
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David Harum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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