Mississippi seeks state wide pack of bloodhounds for crime fight
Advocates push county by county possession of trained hounds to deter crime and aid investigations. Mississippi fairs feature dog races to showcase how hounds help justice, with entries from multiple counties and plans to invite outside entrants for larger purses.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Buck
Bill
Rex
Jip
Sheriff Tate
Union County
Cullen & Hiler
Onfoerd
McMahon
New Reans
Hiler
Montgomery
Reward Offered for Four Negroes in Liberty Assault Case
The governor offers a reward for information leading to the apprehension of Will, Doug, Ben, and Ed Harris who recently assaulted Will Bates, son of Sheriff Bates, in Liberty with deadly intent. A Citizens' Law and Order League has formed in Jackson to heighten moral sentiment among white and black residents. Canton reports seventy five years of open saloons. nine licenses exist with the last expiring April 24, 1008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Doug
Ben
Ed Harris
Will Bates
Bates
Citizens’ Law and Order League
Jackson
Canton
Pythian Convention Held in Columbus With Fifty Delegates
The district convention of Knights of Pythias met in Columbus with about fifty delegates in attendance. An exemplification of secret work was performed followed by a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Columbus
Texas towns struck by deadly tornado in early reports
A devastating tornado plowed through Ridgway and Midhright about 40 miles west of here, destroying Birthright and Caney. Many killed or injured, with rescue parties and doctors aiding, as Sulphur Springs reported large casualties and widespread damage.
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Mt. Pleasant
Tex
Ridgway
Midhright
Here
Mrs. Brazel
Calvin Trammel
Roy McFall
Stephenson
Sidney L. Oakey
Sulphur Springs
Caney
Wind and rain storm devastates Memphis region crops
Reports indicate the worst wind and rain storm in years swept across the Memphis area and surrounding states. From Meridian Mississippi to Sulligent Alabama, towns reported destroyed crops, blown houses, and downed lines. Flooding is expected on White River and farmers face replanting cotton and corn with scarce high priced seed, delaying farming by weeks.
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Memphis
Tenn
Meridian
Miss
Ark
Sulligent
Ala
White River
Cotton Belt
West
Tennessee
Tuberculosis Infections Discussed at National Meeting
Washington report from the third annual session of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Dr. Charles Hunter Dunn of Boston spoke on Recent Advances in Tuberculosis in Children noting childhood TB often hides in internal glands and can cause fatal meningitis or pneumonia rather than lung disease. He said children lack resistance to acute outbreaks and that small babies show little tendency to heal lesions.
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Washington
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Charles Hunter Dunn
Boston
Board council formed to study fourteen foot channel from St Louis
The secretary of war appointed board met in St Louis to study a fourteen foot channel from St Louis to the Mississippi mouth. Col Clinton B Sears was elected president. other members are Col C M Townsend Col W H Bixby and Maj Henry R Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Secretary of War
Mississippi River
Congress
Clinton B. Sears
U.S. A
Engineer Corps
C. M. Townsend
Cleveland
W. H. Bixby
Chicago
Henry R Richardson
Louisiana
New York Governor Signs Page Child Labor Bill
Gov Hughes approved a bill setting new child labor rules in New York. No minor under sixteen may work in factories before 6 a.m. or after 7 p.m., and the workday is limited to eight hours. nine hours allowed previously. The act takes effect January 1, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Child Labor Committees
Consumers’ League
S.m
Weyl
Irish Exhibit Opens With Ambitious Dublin Plans
The Irish International Exhibit in Dublin aims to outdo all previous efforts in Ireland. Led by the Marquis of Ormond, a near one million dollar guarantee supports a grand exposition on the Royal Dublin Society grounds at Waltsbridge. France Italy Japan and other nations participate as the massive central hall and vast dome rise above sculpted grounds and hundreds of thousands of square feet of pavilions.
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Dublin
Ireland
Marquis of Ormond
France
Italy
Japan
Royal Dublin Society
Waltsbridge
St. Paul's
Kingston
Col Vaughan Heads Newsboys Day at Jamestown Exposition
Col W R Vaughan of St Louis veteran newspaper man and writer has been placed in charge of Newsboys Day at the Jamestown Exposition. August 24 is set as the date. The National Elk's Hero and the Irish-American will provide full information. Vaughan is connected with both papers and expects about 50 000 newsboys at the event, aiming to invite many from St Louis and nearby cities.
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St. Louis
W. R. Vaughan
St. Louie
New
Vaughan
Col
St. Lowie
Hasn't Shaved for 35 Years in Iowa Farmer's Beard
James W. Male, a Glenwood farmer in Council Bluffs, Iowa, has grown seven foot long whiskers over 35 years of unshaved growth. He began after swearing off shaving and says he has never had a sick day since starting the long beard, which once reached his water and knees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa
James W. Male
Glenwood
Main
New Land Ruling Guides State Selections and Coal Land Rules
The General Land Office issues instructions to local offices on selecting lands for educational grants and other purposes. States may substitute indemnity school land for fractional parts, with published notices required in county newspapers.
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Washington
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Socialist May Day Meeting Opposed by Rome Troops
In Rome police barred a public socialist rally planned to honor May Day with Maxim Gorky expected to speak. Troops blocked the botanical gardens but thousands of workers breached the cordons, entered the gardens, and held the meeting despite the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Maxim Gorkey
Botanical Gardens
Derailed Overland Limited Causes Minor Injuries
The eastbound Overland Limited No. 5 on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway derailed at Timpas, 50 miles east of La Junta Colorado. The locomotive four baggage cars and two day coaches turned over while the Pullman and tourist cars stayed upright. The engineer was injured but no passengers were hurt. a broken rail caused the accident.
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la Junta
Colo
Atcchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Timpas
Here
Strike by 400 Iron Trades Council workers in San Francisco
About four hundred men tied to the Iron Trades Council walked out this morning with others around the San Francisco Bay area. Arbitration talks will be discussed this afternoon, but earlier attempts to avert the strike did not arrive in time.
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San Francisco
Cal
The
Iron Trades Council
San Francisco Bay
Russian Navy Abandons Jamestown Exposition Ship Plans
After inspecting the training squadron at Tabán, Minister Wikoff deems sending ships to the Jamestown exposition unnecessary. Only the battleships Cearevitch and Stava and the cruiser Rogatar remain available, and these are needed for training in Russian waters.
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St. Petersburg
Riusasia
Taban
Wikoff
Cearevitch
Stava
Rogatar
Assessed Valuation Increases for Kansas Railways
The state board of railroad assessors raised the assessed valuation of railroads operating in Kansas by 5,845,500 dollars at its final Topeka meeting. The increase covers main track rolling stock and railroad materials held by companies doing business in the state.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Board of Riilway
Reward Offered for Brownsville Raid Confessions
Brownsville Texas reports a movement to raise 10000 by popular subscription as a reward to any soldier or officer of the Twenty fifth Infantry who confesses participation in the Browns ville raid of August last or provides names or evidence to convict those responsible.
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Brownsville
Texas
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Plan for Hydrogen Plant at Fort Omaha
The War Department contracts for a hydrogen generating plant at Fort Omaha Nebraska as a preliminary step to a large experimental balloon station for the army. The facility will be among the world’s largest, capable of producing 6000 cubic feet of gas per hour.
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Washington
War Department
Fort Omaha
Neb
Griggs Vows Fight to Win in Oklahoma July Election
Democratic Chairman James M. Griggs of the Democratic Congressional Committee declares a determined push to win the August Oklahoma election, aiming to seize all targets in sight. The statement underscores party ambitions ahead of the new state’s electoral contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
James M. Griggs
Democratic Congressional Committee
Paris to Fortify Garrison for May Day Demonstrations
Paris authorities plan to confine the entire garrison to barracks or place troops in strategic positions for May Day. Prefect Lepine will address regimental commanders to ensure readiness and control amid anticipated demonstrations.
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Paris
M. Lepine
Tucker seeks discharge of Uncle Sam Oil receiver
Topeka Kansas H H Tucker Jr indicted secretary treasurer asks U S district court to discharge the receiver appointed for the Uncle Sam Oil Co He claims the company with 10000 stockholders is solvent A hearing is set for May 6.
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Topeka
Kas
H. H. Tucker, Jr
Uncle Sam Ofl Co
United States District Court
Tucker
Union teamster dies from shooting in South Boston
Michael Cunningham, a Boston union teamster, died of injuries after being shot by strike-breaker in South Boston last Wednesday. William Harris of New York is under arrest charged with shooting Cunningham.
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Boston
Michael Cunningham
William Harris
New York
Cunningham
D A A Meeting Ends Annual Daughters of the Revolution Session
Wheeling West Virginia Friday closed the annual meeting of the general society of the Daughters of the Revolution. The New York society’s invitation to hold the 1908 meeting in New York City was accepted.
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Wheeling
W. Va
General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution
New York Society
New York City
Santo Domingo Ratifies U S Treaty in Congress
The Dominican congress ratified the new treaty with the United States intended to replace the pending agreement before the U S Senate for two years. The move solidifies ongoing diplomatic relations between Santo Domingo and Washington.
Surprise Plot Ends With Sealon Imprisonment
Potenciano F. Sealon aimed to surprise troops at Sonso nate in the southwestern Salvador region and seize stored arms but was imprisoned by authorities in San Salvador Republic of Salvador.
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San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
Potenciano
Disorder at Kuragu Shipyards After Mass Layoffs
Workmen protested after 600 workers were discharged from Kuragu shipyards. Disorder broke out with parts of the works destroyed. troops were dispatched to restore order.
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Tokio
Kuragu
State Railroad Board Reviews Union Stockyards Rate Schedule
The Nebraska state railroad commission considered the Union Stockyards Co. of South Omaha refusal to file its rate schedule under the law. No decision was reached.
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Union Stockyards
Lincoln
Neb
State Railroad Commission
Union Stockyards Co
South Omaha
Commission Considers Omaha Rate Schedule Refusal
The commission weighed Omaha’s refusal to file its schedule of rates under the law but did not reach a decision.
Snowstorm Rages in Iowa City Area
Snow in Iowa claims near record intensity with dangerously low temperatures around freezing. Meteorologists warn travel may be hazardous as off and on bursts continue through the day in Oskaloosa and surrounding counties.
Plea Entered in Payroll Padding Case
Manila Captain F C Cole of the quartermaster’s department and chief clerk P Thornton pleaded not guilty to charges of padding pay rolls. No date set for trial.
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Manila
F. C. Cole
Quartermaster’s Department
P. Thornton
Motorman Beaten After Child Killed by Coney Island Car
A mob beat the motorman unconscious after a 11 year old boy was fatally struck by a Coney Island surface car. Passengers, enraged by the sight of the mutilated body, reacted with violence at the scene.
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New York
Coney Island
Interior corps begins fence and land title review in Wyoming
Under the department of the interior direction a corps of special agents started examining fences and titles to public land in Wyoming Inspectors will move from the Colorado line northward through the state to check claims and boundaries.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Department of the Interior
Wyoming
Colorado Line
Next Meeting Set for Louisville by Women’s Mission
At Monday’s session of the Women’s Home Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Louisville was selected as the meeting site for the next gathering.
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Louisville
Houston
Texas
Women's Home Mission
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Six Bombs Found in Gov Kaulbars Villa
Six bombs were discovered in a villa that Governor Kaulbars had rented for a summer residence. Authorities reported the find as part of a broader security sweep and began investigations into the source and purpose of the devices.
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Odessa
Gov. Kaulbars
Railroads Prepare Biggest Immigration Effort With New Steamship Route
The Record-Herald reports plans are being perfected for a new steamship service linking European and gulf ports as part of a vast southwest immigration initiative.
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Chicago
Southwest
Record- Herald
Sudden Freeze Hits Winona Minnesota After Warm Day
After a warm May afternoon in Winona Minnesota the temperature plunged from 60 at 5 PM to 30 by 11 PM causing abrupt cold conditions. Local residents report a rapid shift in weather as a strong cold front moved through the area.
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Minnesota
Winona
Minn
Bnow
Wiling
Ironworkers Strike Paralyzes San Francisco Bay Area
Seven thousand ironworkers tied to the Iron Trades Council walked off Wednesday morning. About 400 are located in San Francisco with the rest spread around the bay area.
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San Francisco
The
Iron Trades Council
San Francisco Bay
Wall Collapse at De La Mar Copper Works Kills Four
A brick wall collapse at the De La Mar Copper works in Chrome New Jersey caused four men to die instantly and left three others seriously injured with about 15 more injured to varying degrees.
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Wall Falls
New York
de la Mar
Chrome, N. J
Denmark Names Copenhagen Envoy for Hague Conference
Minister to the United States Constant Brun will represent Denmark at the forthcoming conference in The Hague.
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Denmark
Hague
Copenhagen
Constant Brun
United States
The
Aid for Russia Famine Issue Proclaimed
Springfield Governor Deneen issued a proclamation asking aid for the famine stricken people of Russia. A Russian famine relief committee has been organized in Chicago to take charge of any funds contributed.
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Russia
Springfield
Waterway Commission Ready for Mississippi Valley Inspection Trip
The Inland Waterway Commission held its final meeting before beginning an extensive inspection tour of the Mississippi valley region.
Explosions Endanger Forty Miners in Scarboro Mine
In Hinton West Virginia a Whipple mine explosion traps forty one miners with little chance of survival. Isaac Pelter remained inside to seal airways to aid others but did not return. Among the dead are Edward Knuth Kenstue Wiley Arnold Kelly and Charley Burgess as recovery teams continue the search.
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Edw. Knuth
Kenstue Wiley
Arnold Kelly
Charley Burgess
H. J. D. Burgess
Ralebph Tucker
Ed Melton
Temper
Will Hump
Fd Melton
Sympathy Parade for Moyer Haywood Pettibone In Brooklyn
More than 6000 labor and social union members paraded through Brownsville and East New York to show sympathy for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone, indicted in the Steunenberg murder case. Attendees wore buttons and banners, flags flew, and a Congress Hall meeting followed with sympathetic resolutions. An speaker criticized President Roosevelt over his letter to Representative Sherman of New York.
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New York
N. Y
Antonnete
Brownsville
Brooklyn
Moyer
Maywood
Pettibone
Steunenberg
Idaho
Congress Hall
Haywood
Writer Arthur McEwen Dies in Bermuda
Arthur McEwen chief editorial writer for the New York American died in Bermuda from heart failure. He had traveled for health, reported to have improved, and described plans to return to New York. He leaves a widow and two children. the daughter lives with her husband in St Louis and the son in San Francisco. The body will be brought to New York.
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New York
N.Y
Arthur McEwen
New York American
Hamilton
Bermuda
St. Louie
San Francisco
Helena Man Identifies Sister Miss Bryant and Heads East
Helena residents learn that Bryant, brother of Miss Lora Bryant from Mont Royal, located his sister in Helena and together they depart for the east. Miss Bryant is reported well and happy and ready to travel home.
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Helena
Mont—Royal Bryant
Vyoellant
Mich
Lora Bryant
Michican
Miss Hryant
Federal land office officials dismissed over Oregon cases
Washington D C William Volk of Maryland a principal examiner in the general land office Ford Harlan of DC James Barnes of Michigan and George Ogden of Montana clerks to that office were dismissed from that office. The names had been mentioned in connection with cases dealing with land regularities in Oregon.
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Washington, D. C
William £&. Volk
Maryland
General Land Office
Woodford H. Harlan
District of Columbia
James J. Barnes
Michigan
George R. Ogden
Montana
Oregon
Prince Edward Enters Royal Naval College Cadet Life
Prince Edward of Wales begins studies at Osborne Royal Naval College Isle of Wight as a cadet. He will be treated as any of the 400 cadets and will occupy a dormitory bunk with standard weekly pocket money limits as regulated.
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Prince
London
Eng
Prince Edward of Wales
Prince of Wales
Royal Naval College
Osborne
Isle of Wight
Anniversary dinner marks nine years since Manila Bay victory
In Washington D C Admiral Dewey and several naval officers joined a dinner celebrating the ninth anniversary of the Manila Bay victory. Dewey received congratulations from officers who served under him.
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Dewey
Washington, D. C
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Hurricane Devastates San Juan Batista District
A violent hurricane swept over San Juan Batista Campeche causing extensive property loss and several deaths. Cocoa groves along the coast were ruined for miles.
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San Juan Batista
Campeche
New Court Martial Ordered for Corporal Knowles
San Antonio Texas Colonel R W Hoyt commanding the department of Texas directs a new court martial to try Corporal Charles Knowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Coil
R. W. Hoyt
Department of Texas
Charles Knowles
Governor Hughes Calls Legislature on Reapportionment Ruling
Gov Hughes sent a message to Albany lawmakers stating the court of appeals ruled the 1906 reapportionment act unconstitutional and it is the legislature duty to enact a new apportionment law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
Court of Appeals
Day out in Warsaw Amid Quiet May Day Display
May day in Warsaw passed with calm streets as a strong military display drew attention. In other Polish cities the strike movement largely failed and few protests occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Mississippi May Weather Averages From State Records
Mississippi weather bureau data summarize May conditions over nineteen years from sixty stations. It notes normal temp around 72, records include 102 at Brookhaven and 110 at Crystal Springs in 1800, with lows of 52 at Corinth in 1889. Average May precipitation 3.30 inches, many days with measurable rain, and varying numbers of clear and cloudy days.
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Weather Bureau
Misslesippi
Brookhaven
Crystal Springs
Corinth
Mat Dueck Slim
Ripley Tin
Grostost
Lincoln County Candidates Pledge to Ignore Vote Buying
Twenty four candidates at a Brookhaven meeting signed a pledge condemning vote buying. They vow not to loan money and to conduct campaigns strictly within the law, denouncing use of money or intoxicants to influence votes and to refuse improper demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Lincoln County
State Health Board Meets in Jackson May First For Licensure
Mississippi State Dean of Health will meet in Jackson on May 1 and May 1b to examine applicants for license to Practice medicine. All applicants are requested to be present at the encan itel building at a.m May 14. F. Hesten M B Sec State Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi State Dean of Health
Jackson
Encan Itel
A.m
F. Hesten
Sec. State Board of Health
Eminent Domain Awards in Hinds County Case
The jury of eminent domain awarded 8850 for a property in Hyram near Hinds county in the New Orlente and Great Northern railroad condemnation suit. The property was assessed at 8600. The owner testified the property was worth 82000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlente and
Great Northern Railroad
Hyram
Hinds County
Train Special Demonstrates Diversified Farming Methods
Agricultural experts from the A and M college and the State experiment stations will accompany the train to demonstrate and explain approved modes of culture. The arrangements for the summer specials limit running of the train to the Mobile and Ohio and Southern railway systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile and
Ohio and Southern
A and M. College
Mississippi rail line expansion boosts mainline network
Over seven years Mississippi added 97 miles of new railroad mainlines not counting sidings or spur tracks. Banking capital grew by 79 million dollars and more than 6,000 chartered organizations formed, indicating a sizable rise in local capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Protracted Starkville Meeting Ends After Twelve Days
Rev. H. A. Jones with Rev. Mosely of Oko lona closes a twelve day meeting in Starkville. The lengthy session is described as of inestimable value to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Jones
Mosely
Okolona
Starkville
Rainstorm Devastates Crops At West Point
A six inch downpour drenched West Point causing widespread crop ruin across thousands of acres of growing and planted fields impacting local agriculture and livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Italian Ban on Mississippi Labor Immigration
The Italian government imposes a prohibition on immigration of its nationals to Mississippi for labor or farm work, aiming to regulate workforce movement and employment in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttalian
State of
Mississippi
Mississippi dental board to convene in Jackson May 21
The Mississippi State board of dental examiners will convene in Jackson or May 21. All applicants for examination are expected to be present and prepared for both written and clinical examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Jackson
Walalak Town Seeks Incorporation In Kemper County
The town of Walalak in Kemper county files a petition for incorporation. It lists 106 inhabitants and an assessed property value of 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walalak
Kemper County
Old County
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E Blakeslee
Jacasom
Maben
J. A. Sanders
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Mississ
Basa
Farmers’ Union
Fair Association
Ross
Centerville
Jeffersonian
Missimaippi
Kosciusko
Tippah County
Sentinel
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Rosedale
J. W. Day
Walter Clark
Arkansas
Union
Arthur Farrow
Myrtie Scott
Tate County
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Barry
Parry
Spain
A. Any
Chine
Law and Order League
Madison
Ghio
Col. Vaughan
NEW Land Ruling
Furnish Geological Survey
Ditech
Iron Workers
Oskaloosala
Freez
Moyer-Haywood-Pettibons
Land Office
Mississippi Weather
State Board of Health
Hardy
Agricultural and Mechanical College
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George Wood
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