Mississippi Farmers Push Corn Contests and Cooperative Warehouses
At the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union annual meeting in Jackson a resolution urges Mississippi Railroad Commission to regulate rural telephone service and prohibit prohibitive rates. Holmes and Pontotoc counties launch corn growing contests with prizes, while warehouses for cotton storage expand statewide. Education and Meafville school facilities are highlighted, and oil prospects near Gulfport and Chunky stir interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union
Jackson
Mississippi
H. Speck
Union County
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Forgiveness and the Quiet Strength of Character
The passage argues forgiveness heals and indemnifies weaknesses, comparing a forgiven heart to a pearl from a shell. It extols silent courage, selflessness, and inner focus, noting true beauty blends simplicity with dignity and warns artificial airs fade when confronted with genuine goodness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Paul Lichter
The Old Man Who Fought for Simple Joys
An elderly man faced many losses yet pursued real enjoyment through wholesome recreation and humor. He notes the shift from primitive notions of luxury to modern comforts, recalling pins, pin money, and the rougher days when clothes were tied with strings and fastened in bundles.
Mississippi Farmers Urged to Plant Corn and Hay for Prosperity
State circular from Walter Clark of the Southern Cotton Association urges Mississippi farmers to shift to corn and grasses to counter money shortages. He warns cotton profits won’t sustain them and stresses tenants must cultivate gardens. Mississippi endures repeated fires harming penitentiary property including Oakley farm losses. Civil action looms as Friars Point clashes with Cumberland Telephone Co over street use and utility poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clark
The
Southern Cotton Asociation
Mississippi
North Carolina
Rio Grande
Rankin State Farm
Oakley Farm
Hinds County
Grand jury of Lee county reports 283 witnesses and 20 indictments
The Lee county grand jury releases a concise final report after examining 283 witnesses and returning 20 indictments. It urges stricter enforcement and heavier punishment for minor offenses, linking greater crimes to small offenses and highlighting the cocaine evil as a major obstacle to law enforcement in parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Justices of the Peace
Farmers' Union Plans Cotton Bagging Use in Mississippi
At the state convention in Jackson the Farmers' Union pledges members to use cotton bagging for 107 crop prep. Chairman H. W. Bradshaw and Secretary G. W. Russell organize manufacture of bagging. If all farmers switch, about 2000 bales of the state crop would be consumed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Jacksonville
Fla
Farmers’ Union of Mississippi
Jackson
H. W. Bradshaw
G. W. Russell
Mississippi
Soil Survey Work In Jasper County Investigates Depths
Government experts and soil surveyors are at work in Jasper County for the Department of Agriculture. They drill to depths of three feet or more and extract samples from soil layers for analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Department of Agriculture
Epworth League Holds Fifth Annual Contention at Lawrel
The Epworth League announces its fifth annual contention to be held at Lawrel from March 2 to March 31, inclusive. The event gathers young church members for a month of activities and competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Lawrel
Oysters Shift to Canning as Season Nears End
Warm weather drives Mississippi coast oyster business from shipper to canneries with limited hull shipments for the remainder of the season, which ends May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Hull
State Railroads Protest Interchangeable Mileage Order
All railroads in the state have joined in formal protest to the railroad commission against enforcing the Deent interchangeable mileage order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
National Sunday School Convention at Natchez
The State Sunday school convention will be held in Natchez from Mary 16 to 18. Several noted Sunday school workers in America will attend and deliver addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Mary
America
Hume Continues Ole Miss Duties Through June Commencement
Vice Chancellor Alfred Hume will remain in active charge of affairs at the University of Mississippi until after the current term ends and is directing preparations for the June commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hume
University of Mississippi
Mystery of Brownsville Raid Cleared by Troop Soldier
Investigations found that a discharged Negro soldier Gray admitted partial participation after an incident in Brownsville Texas. He claimed the attack was not premeditated but followed an injury to a soldier by a white man. Several troops aided in cleaning weapons after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guava
Texas
Twen-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Tex
Om Atg
Galveston News
Gray
Tiedteckstettase
Galveston
United States Secret Service
Kay
Co. B O
Senator Overman Reports Possible Brownsville Confession
Senator Overman states the Senate Military Affairs Committee received word that a former Twenty-fifth Infantry member offered to fully confess if guaranteed government protection. The tip was sent to Secretary Taft for War Department investigation. No official report on the confession has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U. S
Overman
North Carolina
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Brownsville
Tex
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Taft
War Department
Nations Fight Over Mule Sparks Central American War
Official notes between Nicaragua and Honduras trace the quarrel to a mule theft near Los Manos. Nicaragua disputes entering Honduran territory while tensions escalate toward war. arbitration breaks as President Zelaya withdraws his arbitrator. Commercial talks with Germany hinge on renewing the modus vivendi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Nicaragua
Honduras
Central America
Senor
Augusto C. Coell
Jose D. Gomez
Irento
Irento Salgado
Senor Gomez
Los Manos
Republic
Zelaya
Navy seeks more chaplains as fleet grows
Washington D C An effort to increase navy chaplains is planned. The statement notes the fleet now rivals Civil War size while chaplain numbers have not risen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Washington, D. C
Berlin Stocks End Worst Week in 30 Years
Berlin financial critics declare last week the worst for the bourse in three decades as market movements draw sharp attention from observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Dies on Missouri-Kansas-Texas train near Pilot Grove
Chas R. Clark a prominent citizen of New Albany Indiana died at 63 while traveling for health on a Missouri Kansas Texas train near Pilot Grove Missouri. He was en route to San Antonio Texas and is remembered as a leading local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Chas. R. Clark
New Albany
Ind
San Antonio
Tex
Pilot Grove
Clark
Confederate Veteran Colonel Geo S Rathbun Dies at 75
Springfield Missouri obituary noting Colonel Geo S Rathbun a Confederate veteran who served with Shelby and Marmaduke in the Missouri campaign died Sunday at age 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Geo. 5. S. Rathbun
Shelby
Marmaduke
Missouri
Spring Trade Shows Strong Volume Across Industries
R G Dun and Co reports spring trade satisfactory with cotton factories and steel mills running far ahead of last year. Grain prices stay firm, textile mills operate briskly, and leather stocks are larger while domestic hides fade. Trade expectations hinge on shipments and fall shoe demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Uo
South America
Japan
Chicago Sub-treasury Clew in Missing Funds
Secret service officials pursue a theory that a Sub-treasury employee suffers mental lapses causing memory gaps. The missing 173000 dollars remains untraced while investigators evaluate the possibility the worker diverted funds during blank periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sub-treasury
Secret Service
Japanese Immigrants Swarm Into Texas Ports
In El Paso a large influx of Japanese migrants has taken jobs as house servants, edging out Mexican labor. Mexican authorities acknowledge the issue and seek immigration relief via new U.S. law amendments. An immigrant inspector notes ships from the Pacific bring hundreds to El Paso, Manzanillo, and surrounding ports, highlighting easing entry yet growing local friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
United States
Continent
Hawaiian Islands
Manzanillo
Mex
Mexico
Pittsburg Flood Caused Multi Million Dollar Loss
Pittsburg Pennsylvania reports ten square miles inundated by the flood. Losses include 3 million in steel mills 2 million in other industries 1 337 000 in wages 3 500 000 in plant damage. Total around 9 337 000 with estimates marching toward 10 000 000 to 20 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Six Fatalities Reported at Mingo Junction Flood
Steubenville reports indicate at least six and possibly ten members of two foreign families drowned as floodwaters lifted houses away from their occupants at Mingo Junction. The disaster blocks aid and rescue efforts in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingo Junction
Steubenville
Defenseless Man Stabbed in Vera Cruz Wealthy Leader
In El Paso Texas Augustin Castillo a wealthy Vera Cruz magnate was stabbed to death at his Jalapan home by an unknown assassin. The victim lay paralyzed and defenseless when attacked. Police investigations underway as details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Augustin Castillo
Vera Cruz
Mex
Jalapan
Roosevelt Won’t Change Attitude on Railroads
The White House and Treasury say President Roosevelt will not alter his stance toward railroads despite widespread appeals to avert a threatened disaster. Morgan’s White House visit spurred talk of a calming statement, after which Roosevelt plans a conference with four railroad leaders to discuss public anxiety and investment conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Treasury Department
Roosevelt
Qortelyou
Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Bnse
Wall Street
Meiren
Newman
Hugbitt
Ronceevel
Wall Street Plunges As Panic Grips Trading Floors
Heavy selling and pessimism push stocks to new yearly and multi year lows. Amalgamated Copper falls 17 percent while American Smelting declines 16 ¼ percent and United States Steel drops 13 percent amid a broad market rout with few buyers and bears covering short positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
New Jaw
Amalgamated Copper
American Smelting
St. Paul
Consolidated Gas
Delaware & Hudson
General Electric
Great Northern
Minneapolia
St. Paul & Saulte Ste. Marie
Missouri Pacific
National Lead
New York Central
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reading
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Japanese Pupils Readmitted in San Francisco Schools
San Francisco officials rescind the ban on Japanese children in line with federal guidance. A formal order of dismissal of Japanese cases was entered by U S Attorney Devlin. Similar resolutions were acted upon by the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Board of Education
Washington
U. S
Devlin
State Supreme Court
Roosevelt blocks Japanese and Korean laborers from continental U S entry
President Roosevelt issues an executive order barring Japanese and Korean laborers who possess passports to Mexico Canada or Hawaii from entering the continental United States. The move closes California labor case in practical terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Mexico
Canada
Hawaiii
United States
California
Burton says he may stay jailed until April 21
Former Senator Joseph R. Burton now in Ironton jail for six months responds to a Washington report alleging an extra month behind bars unless a $2 500 fine is paid. Burton says he has no funds to pay and would not borrow, likely remaining incarcerated until April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Kas
Joseph R. Burton
Ironton
Burton
Washington
Hercules
Willie
Wille
Earth
Pacific Fleet Formation Outlined by Navy Department
The Navy Department publicized plans to consolidate U S Pacific forces into a single fleet under Rear Admiral Brownson with Swimburne and Dayton commanding the second and third squadrons. Ships stay in current groups, dock at Cavite or Olongapo when possible, and no Atlantic battleships are sent west. The six divisions list West Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Chattanooga, Galveston, Charleston, Milwaukee, St Louis, Chicago, Albany, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Lilac, Rainbow, Concord, Helena, Wilmington, El Campe, Callan, Quiros, Villalobos, Paragua, Pampanga, Panay, Arayat plus Monterey and Monadnock with torpedo flotillas.
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Washington
Pacifc
Navy Department
Brownson
All American Navy
Wessels
Pacific
W. T. Swimburne
J. H. Dayton
Atlantic
Deille
Pacific Coast Navy Yards
Asiatic
Cavite
Olongapo
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Chattanooga
Galveston
Charleston
St Louis
Chicago
Albany
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Rainbow
Concord
Helena
Wilmington
el Camp
Callan
Quiros
Villalobos
Paragua
Pampanga
Panay
Arayet
Monterey
Monadnock
Suly Marines
Bainbridge
Barry
Dale
Decatur
Chauncey
Maul Juoes
Preble
President urged to boost church building in New York
White House meeting with Dr Anson F Atterbury Dr Walter Laidlaw and Dr Sage Donald Mackey of the Federation of Churches discussed declining Protestant church growth in New York. They urged the president to aid efforts to arouse greater religious interest and to establish additional churches as the need outpaced population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
White House
Anson F. Atterbury
Walter Laidlaw
Sage Donald Mackey
Federation of Churches
City
Hill Predicts Rate Increases Across Regions
St. Paul report quotes Hill stating rates will be advanced rather than reduced to ensure service, marking a policy shift toward higher charges as an urgent response to current pressures. He notes the plan starts in the east and warns that present conditions risk bankrupting state roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
No tainted money says Needham of George Washington
President Needham of George Washington University declares there is no tainted money in circulation. He defends coin of full weight and valid promises to pay, arguing moral money remains acceptable from any contributor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Needham
George Washington University
Lightbody Sets Mile ARs at Olympia Meet
Chicago runner James D. Lightbody, an Olympia champion and former University of Chicago athlete, broke all Central division AA U records in the mile with a 4 24 time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightbody
Chicago
James D. Lightbody
University of Chicago
Asletic Union
Metcalf Embarks for Cuba on Dolphin Cruise
Secretary Metcalf departed Washington for Charleston where he boarded the U S ship Dolphin for a Cuba and Porto Rico waters inspection cruise. He is accompanied by Senator Fiet of California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf
Cuba
Washington
Charleston
S. C
U.S
Dolphin
Cubam
Porto Rico
Senator Fiet
California
Roosevelt and Root Send Sympathy Over Lena Disaster
Paris dispatches report sympathy from President Roosevelt and Secretary Root reaching President Fallieres about the disaster to the battleship Lena at Toulon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Root
Paris
Lena
Toulon
Fallieres
Commons Debates Irish Crimes Act Repeal Motion
London House of Commons debated Michael H. Hogan of Tipperary’s motion to repeal the Irish Crimes Act. The motion passed by 252 votes to 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Michael H. Hogan
Tipperary
Germicide fearmongering sparks child punishment debate
A harsh critique denounces a magazine piece urging harsh germicide baths for children returning home from play. The writer argues such tactics would push kids toward rebellion or grim fates, warning against fearbased science and invasive preparations in households.
North Sea fisherman's plea to vicar over broken accordion debt
A London paper receives a letter from a North Sea fisherman in a east coast village. He recounts a Christmas Eve night on the smack when the skipper and mate left, returned drunk, broke an accordion at the Three Jolly Dogs, and faced repair costs he says the law must decide who pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
London
Gorleston
Jolly Dogs
Delinquency Explained by Lord Dunmore on Mrs. Eddy
Lord Dunmore praised Mrs. Eddy as a good woman and credited her work as largely beneficent while in Boston. He contrasted critics as willfully misunderstanding her. He told a parable of a soldier and a confused chant to illustrate perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Dunmore
America
Boston
Mrs. Baker Eddy
Concord
Donald
Donali
Laying Up Switches in a Country Scene
A Deaconess Advocate snippet recalls a mother climbing a rail fence into underbrush to gather switches and treasures from the country. The woman jokes about sending a “da cint switch” for her boys’ fence and plans to collect enough to last till next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaconess Advocate
End of the Honeymoon Joke
An older man meets a newly married groom on his first day back at work after the wedding voyage. He asks if the honeymoon is finished and jokes about the term boarymoon while probing if the wife has started cooking yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thes
Pithy Advice on Married Life From a Father to Son
A playful exchange where a father urges his newlywed son to embrace marriage. The son questions with a quip about being an ex bachelor. The light banter hints at fitting into wedded life and responsibilities.
Appropriate Conveyance Comment Sparks Talk of Carriage
A passerby quips about a woman’s elegance and the need for an appropriate carriage. The remark follows noting she was seen riding in a bhansom cab, provoking comment on appearance and social polish.
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Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Slakeslef
Jacusom
Holmes County
Pontotoc
J. A. Donaldson
Eeru School
Puntotoc
Pontotoc County
Jute
Meadville
Hazlehurst
Hawkins
Coplah County
Supt
J. B. Eckles
Panola County
State Agricultural Association
Leland
Washington County
Great Delta
Gulfport
Chunkey
Rockefeller
Old
J. W. Day
Crystal Springs
Day
Laurel
Piney Woods
J. W. McRaren
Newton
Yazoo City
Yazoo
Mississippi News
Cumberland
Friars Point
Cumberland Telephone Company
Board of Supervisors
Coahoma County
Nicaragua-Honduras
Steel Milla
Guthrie
Oklo
Toledo
J. Cory Wolans
Grand Army of the Republic
Saratoga
Rh. Y
Ballena
Cortelyou
F. A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Pacific Fleet
Hill
Northwest
Buys Sfe Bure
Sonny
Son
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