MississippI Matters and Local Affairs Highlight May Coverage
Report on crop diversification by Dr. Will H. Woods secretary of the State Cotton Association. Mississippi cash balance and April receipts noted. Railroad plans discussed at Columbia, and columbia area rights of way offered. Indictments by Yasco grand jury include murder. Meridian fire destroys Winner Klein building with heavy loss. Post office robbery reported at Boomeville. Burned child rescue effort cited. Suit over railroad ticketing proceeding from Vicksburg. Greenville district conference to be held at Leland May 30-June.
Heavy losses in securities after San Francisco disaster
New York markets saw drastic declines in securities with estimates of hundreds of billions in depreciation across stocks and bonds traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The earthquake and fire’s aftermath pressured prices from April 17 to May 2, with figures suggesting substantial additional factors beyond San Francisco losses.
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New York
San Praccisco
New York Stock Exchange
Neas
Asis
Boston
Ohio
San Francisco
Black Hand Threats Plague Wealthy New Orleans Merchants
Wealthy Italian merchants in New Orleans fear a Black Hand operation after letters demanding 2000 to 6000 dollars. Detective Dan Tenino, active in tracing the threats, has himself been targeted. Victims named include Monteleone, Rosso, Cirripani, Lescisseo, Tacrimina, Cataza, and Pastorini. the band threatens death and widespread ruin.
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New Orleans
Black Hand Band
Dantenio
A. Monteleone
Augustins Rosso
A. Cirripani
Vincent Lescisseo
Pasquale
Mob violence leaves man dead in Cheatham County
In Pleasant View near Nashville a mob attack killed Melvin Winters and wounded Thos Stewart and his daughter. Stewart had ignored a threatening note demanding they leave the neighborhood. The mob opened fire from a mob around his house. Winters was found dead miles from the scene. Jim Hunt Eph Boyle and Newton Winters were arrested on complicity charges.
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Nashville
Melvin Winters
Thos Stewart
Dangerouly
Pleasant View
Cheatham County
Stewart
Winters
Jim Hunt
Eph Boyle
Newton Winters
Zebras for street car drawing in Zanzibar and Uganda farm
A historical note describes an order for forty zebras to draw street cars in Zanzibar. Lord Howard De Walden reportedly owns a large zebra farm in Uganda. The herd is raised to mimic native habitats and many animals are trained, claimed to be less climate sensitive, healthier, and immune to local attacks.
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Zanzibar
Howard DeWalden
Uganda
East Africa
Ordinance Aims to Curb Dust Tainting Air in Streets
The text notes a measure to protect health by preventing dust taint in the air and outlines a 5 five penalty of 17.50 for violations. It mentions sanitation sessions moving to other cities and references Chicago and a decline in drinking among middle classes worldwide.
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Chicago
President Roosevelts stand on railway rate legislation
Washington May 6 President Theodore Roosevelt reiterates support for the Hepburn bill with the Allison amendment in a telegram to the Pennsylvania State Grange. He says Congress will likely align with his position, and that the bill as amended represents a major step toward solving the railway rate problem.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Legislative Committee
Pennsylvania
W. F. Hillgram
Soc Orily
Licely
Congress
Hepburn
Allison
Theodore Roose
Funeral Held For Corwin H. Spencer In Washington Terrace
The funeral of Corwin H. Spencer was held Saturday afternoon from the family residence on Washington Terrace. Prominent business and professional figures filled the crowd while Rev. Dr. Samuel J. Niccolls of the Second Presbyterian Church delivered an eloquent tribute. A memorial statement from merchants committees praised his citizenship and civic pride, noting his character as a stabilizing force in the community.
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David R. Francis
Corvin H Spemeer
Gome
Trade activity contrasts with weak securities market in New York
Bradstreets weekly review notes active retail and jobbing trade, extensive building, and strong crops. The fall in securities reflects liquidation by a few operators, while general public confidence remains, aided by favorable weather and strong summer order books.
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New York
Bradstrees
Ders
Missouri Marathon Upsets Narrow Finish in St Louis
Hatch aged 2 from Chicago wins the Missouri Marathon over 2455 m on St Louis highways Saturday afternoon. Lead by 230 yards over George Thi beau of Chicago, Hatch's time 2 hours 0 minutes and 14735 seconds. Leis Marks of Chicago finished third two miles back as the field completed the 24.55 mile distance.
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St. Lowis
Hatch
Chicago
Misouri Athletic
Ehrcb
Louis
George H Thibeau
Alee
Chicaco
Veterans death rate cited by GARK commander
Corporal James Tanner, commander in chief of the GARK, and his wife travel from Las Cruces to Los Angeles for a California encampment. He claims statistics show veterans dying at a rate of 5.900 monthly, per his figures.
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Albuquerque
James Tanner
GARK
Las Cruces
Los Angeles
Tanner
California
Tannner
Tiger skin valued at $500 figure in consular scandal
Former U.S. Consul McWade accuses Bert H. D. Pierce of demanding a tiger skin valued at 500 dollars during an orient trip to inspect consulates. Pierce faces removal charges amid testimony to congressional committees. McWade says the claimed tiger skin was later returned with no explanation.
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Herbert H D Pierce
Minkwert
Norway
Canton
China
Tat
Sate
Consul McWade
McWade Soigs
Pierce Me
Pierce
McWade
Mr. McWade
Pierre
Orient
Wade
Newfoundland Vessel Bill Threatens American Herring Trade
Gloucester May 5 A Newfoundland Ashertes bill could curb American vessels operating for profit in Newfoundland waters threatening the frozen herring industry. John Thomson cites global student insight while Illinois miners discuss introducing non union engineers to sustain mine properties. Longworths to attend Norway coronation and Red Cloud to wed again in Cleveland with a Hollenden engagement.
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Newfoundland
Gloucester
Mass
Chicago, IL
Linois Coal
Irenes
Cleveland
Hollenden
Red Cloud
Youngest House Member Dickson Presides Briefly in Session
Washington Despatch notes Frank S Dickson of Illinois, the youngest U S representative, sat in the chair and presided for a short period amid applause from both parties. Other items include fire and plant damages in Keerville and Los Angeles jail release for Mra Alberta Storrs and the death of James J Tumpicliff a noted Galesburg lawyer. Murder is suspected in the Lena Mills case near Monopolis.
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Frank S&s Dickson
Illinois
House of Representatives
Dickson
Decatur
Lena Mills
Wabash Tracks
Umopolis
Massy Devedged By Fright in San Francisco Court
Superior Judge Murasky, acting as committing judge since April 13, passed on the arity of & persees whowe mine, noting a case deranged by fright. The fragmentary report cites insare pesces eimce and unclear names amid the distressing context.
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Prancisco
Cal
Murasky
Insare Pesces Eimce
Moses and Aaron Challenge Pharaoh at Nile Festival
During a grand Nile festival Pharaoh and priests witness Moses and Aaron confront Egypt’s god with the Lord God of the Hebrews. Moses predicts blood in the river. when Nile waters turn to blood the sorcerers fail to mimic the miracle, heightening the king’s peril and defying Moses’s demand to free the Hebrew people. The crowd watches as Jannes and Jambres counter with a red Nile and the royal gardens’ fish, but Pharaoh rejects Moses and Aaron’s plea.
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Nile
Memphis
Pharaoh
Apis
Pusuel
Egypt
Phorazon
API
Piarackh
Aghey
Ukewie
Moses
Aaron
Reptile
Ugec
Jannes
Jambres
Monotony and mischief in old city humor
A fragment from a New York Tribune style page describes Bishop Doane of Albany pausing to discuss divorce and share comic anecdotes about Saunders and Donald Markintosh. It then shifts to a brief, humorous exchange between two Irishmen McCarthy and O'Brien about moving upstairs and the milkman’s greeting.
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Bishop Doane
Albany
Saunders
Allia
Donald Markintosh
McCarthy
O'Brien
O’brien
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Will H. Woods
State Cotton Association
Mississamippi
Miller
J. Johnson
Bournsville
Degrees
Johnson
Columbia
Great Southern Railroad Company
Sideil
Jackson
Jame Matthews
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Tutwiler
Joseph Fitzgerald
Jacson
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Protess
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Oheer
Council
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Episcopal Church
Meridian
Dale Gates
Winner, Klein & Co
Gre
Misay Merdeca
Yasco County
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Boomeville
A and V_ railway
Vicksburg
Wold
P. H. Halla
Thas
Decker
Tex
Bee. R. A. Meek
Greenville District
Leland
Black Hand
Elestem
Legeiry
Legislative Committee of
Feaneyivania Simie Grange
Peoria
Sedeo
Beard
Beasley
Mcfivaine
Seven Beard
Corwin H. Spencer
Lewis
Gee
Sydney
Heteh Winoer
SS Verde
Teseer
Gt. E
Tence Tieusi
Bisister
United States
the Americas
John Thomson
Longworths
Coronatios
Nicholas Longsworth
Haakon VII
Queen Maud
Feesk
Dickses
Washington, D.C
Keerville Hes
Lichiefelds, Stere & Co
McMillan, Hares & Co
McBee & Hambright
Mra
Bond
Alberta
Igns
Wonders
Saunder
N_ Y
Tribune
Sale
F. E. Batturs
A. M. Post
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Shreveport
Dallas and
Ft. Worth
Great
Texas Health and Pleasure Resort
P. Turner
Dallas
K.co
Arthur
Kansas City Southern
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Joplin
Neosho
FT. Smith
Texarxama
Seaumoet
Lake Charles
Port Arthur
G. Warner
G. P
T.A
Taras Gusa
Sangas City, SO
S. D. Bland
Brewton
Laoag
Lee
Beggin
Selous
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