Democratic State convention in Mississippi ends in harmony
The Mississippi Democratic State convention met in Jackson on May 19 choosing temporary leaders and eight delegates at large. James L. Conner presided, Pat Harrison named permanent chairman, and the Ross delegation won a credentials contest. Delegates by district and a resolutions committee were appointed to align with President Wilson.
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Wheela
Taft
Mike Conner
John Falkner Offord
Pat Harrison
J. M. McBeath
Conner
Pat Henry
Jim Bogan
Messrs
Barry
Burrus
Oscar Johnston
Geo. Hill
Owen
Lafayette County
Markette
Roas
Ross
Wilson
Williams and
Vardaman
Bilbo
Brewer
Warren
G. Johnston
Coachoma
Ben G. Humphreys
Washington
W. W. Magruder
Okulybeha
Greorge H. Hill
Lee
John W. Bargee
Desote
Lee Crum
Union
Thinl
J. Lem Seawright
Choctaw
Icey W. Day
Attalla
S. H. Terrall Clarke
T.J. Willis
Smith
Covington
Eaton J. Bowers
Harrison
T. Brady
Lincoln
R.E. Jackson
Amite
Ben H. Wells
Hinds
E. L. Brien
Fragmentary convention excerpt praises Wilson on national and world affairs
A damaged excerpt reports a convention or meeting praising President Wilson and his policies. The text lauds his statesmanship in national and international affairs, though the source fragment is incomplete and contains transcription errors.
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Mississap
Wilson
Washington to Host United Confederate Veterans Reunion
Birmingham Alabama May 17 Washington won the bid to host the United Confederate Veterans reunion with a clove vote at the closing business session. Gen George S Harrison of Alabama elected commander in chief succeeding Don Bennett Young of Kentucky who declined re election. Tulsa and Memphis were runners up in the vote.
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Birmingham
Ala
Washington
George S. Harrison
Alabama
Don Hennet Young
Kentucky
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Washington, D. C
Tulsa
Okla
Memphis
Tenn
George P. Harrison
United Confederate Veterans
The
Veterans
Bennett Young
Louisville
Bankhead Bill Passed for Road Improvements
The Bankhead bill has cleared the Senate and allocates 55 million dollars in federal funds for road improvements across multiple states. The measure, aimed at boosting infrastructure, signals broad federal support for highway and roadway projects.
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Senate
Mississippi Receives Highway Funds Under Bankhead Bill
The Bankhead bill allocates about $2,000,000 for road work to Mississippi and other states. No state can receive funds without a duly authorized state highway commission to manage the money. Mississippi already has a State Highway Commission prepared to handle its share and will accept the funds when offered.
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State Highway Commission
Mississippi
Winona Times
Kuykendall’s Grease Liquid Seal Cures Skin Ailments
An advertisement promises Kuykendall’s Grease Liquid cures ringworm and skin cancers with a free sample from Chilton & Co. The claim targets various skin troubles and invites readers to inquire at the advertiser.
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Chilton & Co
Gasoline Engine-14 Listed for Sale at Ford Depot
Short classified note announces gasoline engine sale with price terms f o b ford and requests buyers to apply at the Hayle location. Limited details available due to damaged text.
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Ford
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