Mississippi Underwriters Address Fire Losses and Rates
State notes from Gulfport report insurance losses high in Mississippi and discuss prevention of fires. Mississippi Underwriters Association concluded a two day session with officers elected P L Gaston president Walter J Witty vice president James E Moore secretary treasurer. Next year’s meeting will be in Jackson. T M Henry state commissioner highlighted nationwide explosion of losses and the link to insurance company risk.
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Gulfport
Mississippi
Am Soriation
Royal Committee
P. L. Gaston
Hattiesburg
Walter J. Witty
Winona
James E. Moore
Vicksburg
Jackson
T. M. Henry
Miss Emma Ody Pohl Names Joan of Arc Pageant Cast
Columbus Miss Emma Ody Pohl Physical director at the Industrial Institute and College announced the definite cast for the Joan of Arc pageant. Mary Roudsbush of Memphis will play Joan with Helen McDonald of West Point as Isabel D Arc Pierre TY Arc will be played by Dorothy Brinker and Lucy Danty will portray Capt La Hire.
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Columbus
Emma Ody Pohl
Industrial Institute and College
Mary Roudsbush
Memphis
Helen McDonald
West Point
Isabel D'Arc
Joan
Pierre TY Arc
Minn Torothy Brinker
Lucy Danty Fea
Capt. la Hire
Jean Arc
Walters Kidnap Case Faces New Hearings as Brewer Presses Fair Play
Governor Brewer demands witness access to the Waltere Dunbar baby case, conditioning release on cooperation from the Dunbars and Louisiana authorities. If conditions are unmet, W. C. Walters may be freed soon as Brewer seeks due process to dispute the kidnap charge.
Dipping vats in county blown up amid tick policy clash
In Laurel a large cattle dipping vat erected by county officials was blown up by unknown parties opposing tick eradication regulations. A second vat near the Jasper county line met the same fate and was filled with logs. Strong opposition centers in the destroyed water area.
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Laurel
Jasper County
Senator Vardaman Embraced as Popular in Washington
In Washington observers report Senator James T. F. Vardaman fulfilling expectations as he stays diligent from early morning to late hours. A letter from Macey Dinkins, former business manager and assistant sergeant at arms, praises his universal popularity and sought after counsel among senators.
Meridian School Confers Large Graduation Class
Meridian reports thirty three young ladies and ten boys graduated with ceremonies at the opera house. One of the citys largest crowds witnessed the graduation signals the schools growth. Brandon School Commencement ends with a concert by first to fifth grade pupils and two seniors deliver essays. Allison Well opening postponed due to cold rain from May 23 to May 29.
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Meridian School
Meridian
Opera House
Brandon School
Brandon
Brandon Graded School
Sting
Allison
Scouts Address Sparks New Pine Tree Troop at Brandes
Hunt Cook of Vicksburg spoke to parents and boys in Brandes Brandon leading to formation of a new Pine Tree Scout troop. The event united local Boy Scouts and families in the effort.
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Boy Scouts
Brandes
Brandon
Hunt Cook
Vicksburg
Boy Scouts of
Mississippi Press Association Elects Officers at Jackson Meeting
The Mississippi Press Association named officers including F Herman of Pontotoc Sentinel as president and J Faulk of Leakesville Herald as first vice president. The forty eighth convention closed aboard Betsy Ann on the Lake St. John trip with recommendations on county printing and libel law changes.
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Lake St. John
Anderson
Brewer
New Mississippi Corporations Forming in State
W. C. Beard, Incorporated in Columbus Lowndes county with $20,000 capital. Secretary Bank in Sturgis Oktibbeha county with $650,000. Gruger Warehouse Company in Cruger Holmes county with $2,500. Macon Creamery Company in Macon Noxubee county with $10,000. Keystone Lumber Yard in Yasco City Yaagoo county with $80,000. Names listed include R. K. Weir D. A. Saunders W. W. Magruder and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Harlow
James Bates
W. C. Harlow
Western Union Secures Pole Collection Injunction
Mississippi railroad commission fixed a threefourths share for Western Union Telegraph Co and one fourth for the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad in pole line valuations. Western Union faces an assessment of 56.25 dollars per mile while the railroad is assessed 15.75 dollars per mile. A raised order was served on the commission at Western Union’s request.
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Jeckeon
Railroad Commision of
Mississippi
New Orleans and Northeastern
Western Unela Telegraph Company
New Orleans & Northeastern Railroad
Western Union
New Oieans
Northeastern
Wostern Union
Wharton Woolen Co. Officials In Dynmite Strike Case
Law rence mill funds reveal payments linked to the 1912 dynamite conspiracy trial. Checks totaling 2606 issued by William Wood and signed by W A Currier and William H Dwelley Jr. cover strike expenses and final settlement demands to Frederick E Atteaux. Dwelley testified Atteaux offered services to settle the Lawrence strike at Wood's direction.
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H. Dwelley, Jr
Attonuz
Wood of Americam Woolen Co
Boston
Mase
Lawrence
American Woolen Company
William Wood
Frederick E. Atteaux
Wood
Dennis J. Collins
W. A. Currier
Woolen Company
William H. Dwelley, Jr
Treasrer
William M. Wood
Dwelley
Attesux
Japs May Take Legal Steps Over Alien Land Act
Washington reports Japan delays in instructions to US on California alien land act protests. Embassy gathers material for continued negotiations tied to the May protest and treaty issues while awaiting foreign office guidance. Legal action appears likely, hinging on responsibility for initiating the suit ahead of the August 10 start date.
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Washington
Japan
United States
California
Foreign Office
Cairo Seeks Levee Aid and Illinois Aid Favor
A Cairo Indiana delegation from Illinois legislative committees visited Cairo to push a 250000 state appropriation for a 60 foot levee plan. They toured districts by car train and interurban, then visited Mound City seeking 50000. Senator Connor indicated likely legislative relief. London riots break up a votes for working women protest outside Victoria Park.
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Cairo
O'Connor
Shanahan
Mound City
Connor
London
Victoria Park
Harvard Dean Declares Growing Democratic Spirit At Convention
President Abbott Lawrence Lowell told 100 members of the Associated Harvard Club at the seventeenth annual convention that the democratic spirit at Harvard is becoming an actual fact. He cited increased openness and a response to prior criticism as evidence of progress.
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Harvard
State Board Exam Set for June 17
The state board of dental examiners plans a regular examination for applicants seeking to practice dentistry in the state. The exam is scheduled for Tuesday June 17.
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Jackson
State Board of Dental Examiners
Lumber market shows sharp improvement in territory demand
Lumber conditions in this territory show vast improvement over the past month or two with greatly better demand and a large inquiry.
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Jackson
Gardeners battle cut worm outbreak in county areas
For the past two weeks cut worms have troubled gardeners in this area. Some farmers across the county report similar complaints with crop damage and reduced yields.
Winona Conference Convenes and Adjourns in Belzoni
The Winona District Conference of the Methodist Church met in Belzoni for three days and adjourned after one of its most successful meetings in the conference’s history. In Oxford a Presbyterian preacher wed Miss Florence Heddleston at the bride’s home with Rev. W. D. Heddleston officiating.
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Oxford
Curtin Crane
Yaxco City
Florence Heddleston
W. D. Heddleston
Philip Staats Dies in Baltimore Wills with Curse Inscription
Actor Philip Staats, who died in Baltimore on May 11, made a will containing a severe curse against anyone who tries to break it. The unusual language opens with a religious line and asserts divine punishment for violators.
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New York
Philip Staats
Baltimore
Striking workers in Paterson set to return to work
In Paterson New Jersey two thousand striking workers who are English speaking and not connected to the Industrial Workers of the World met and decided to resume work early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson, N. J
The
Industrial Workers of the World
Education committee renews flood control and river work push
The Gas Drainage Congress education committee urged Congress to pass flood prevention legislation and expand federal river and harbor efforts. They met Speaker Clark and Vice-President Marshall at the Capitol and then spoke with Secretary Houston of Agriculture and Secretary Lane of Interior.
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Washington
Education Committee
The
Gas Drainage Congress
Clark
Marshall
Capitol
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Lane
Department of the Interior
Dynamite Case Reveals Behind the Lawrence Textile Strike
In Lawrence in 1912 dynamite conspirators faced trial as William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company and associates were linked to the unrest. Breen testified he refused a $13,000 settlement and noted attempts to pay workers cheaply while arranging explosive supply through Ernest Pitman. The hearing touched on mayoral and legal actions, with references to broader labor conflict. Meanwhile in Washington, U S Japan talks on California land laws shift to Tokyo as officials seek to reassure Tokyo of American intent to maintain good relations.
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Boston
Lawrince
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Frederick E. Atteaux
Dennis J. Collins
John J. Breen
Breen
Atreaux
Daniel H. Coakley
Lawrence
Brees
Atteaux
Coakley
Ernest R. Pitman
Andover
Wood
Cabinet ministers cautious after militant threats in public meetings
In Cardiff Cardiff Wales British cabinet members fear for personal safety at public meetings. Home Secretary Reginald McKenns skipped the Walsh disestablishment and free church conference because organizers could not guarantee security.
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Cardiff
Wales
Reginald McKenns
Walsh
Navy Department to Set Armor Plate Prices
Secretary Daniels announced that the navy department will assume direct responsibility for price agreements with armor plate makers as he plans a government armor plant. Daniels also described a flight in a flying boat near Annapolis, calling it delightful, while reports from Idaho said Peter Bradovitch killed five roommates in the Southern Idaho insane asylum.
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Washington
Navy Department
Itsel
Daniels
Department
Daniela
Annapolis
Josephus Daniels
Blackfoot
Idaho
Peter Bradovitch
Militants Bomb Explodes at Royal Observatory West Dome
A bomb exploded in the west dome of Edinburgh's royal observatory causing damage to instruments but not the building. Police blame militant suffragettes for the outrage.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Royal Observatory
Retired capitalist kills himself in Montgomery hotel
In Montgomery John J. Fornius, a retired capitalist, died by his own hand at his hotel apartment while his wife lay in an adjoining room. The tragedy occurred in the city hotel where he resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
John J. Fornius
California alien land ownership bill signed in California
Tokio reports public reaction to Gov. Johnson signing the alien land ownership bill. Officials and newspapers anticipated Washington intervention but public sentiment remains hard to calm. Japanese efforts focus on pacifying opinion amid widespread concern.
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Tokio
California
Gov. Johnson
Washington
Henry M Flagler Dies at 57 in Palm Beach
Henry M Flagler, famed capitalist and railroad magnate, died at age 57 at his winter home in Wet Palm Beach Florida after several weeks illness following a fall. Born in 1820 at Capandaigue New York, he started as a country grocery clerk in Wayne County Michigan and later moved to Saginaw to manufacture salt.
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Wet Palm Beach
Fla
Henry M. Flagler
Capandaigue
SN. W
S Country
Orlegae County
Michigan
Saginaw, Mich
Woman Suffrage Bill Advances in Illinois Legislature
Springfield IL reports the woman suffrage bill for all statutory offices in Illinois has passed the Senate and moved to second reading in the House. Advocates expect equal success in the House as supporters urge swift passage.
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Springfield
Ill
Ilinois
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Trusts dissolve after government’s demand
The Buf falo based counter brake trust known as Coaster Brake Combination will dissolve without court fight to satisfy Attorney General McReynolds. Pending criminal cases against the group and its officers are expected to be settled soon by an agreement near completion between the government and involved interests.
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Washington
Counter Brake Trust
Buffalo
N. Y
McReynolds
Combination
Lutheran Church Opposes Dangerous Tendencies in Sunday School Literature
A report to the general synod of the Lutheran Church in Atchison Kansas notes dangerous tendencies in Sunday School literature from multiple church denominations. Renunciations against such tendencies were adopted by the synod.
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Atchison, Kan
General Synod of the
Lutheran Church
Cotton acreage gains three percent across belt
Report from Memphis and southern correspondents indicates a 3 percent rise in cotton planted this year versus last, based on revised government figures. Overall condition is strong with the belt in near perfect cultivation though Alabama Georgia and the Carolinas show poor germination from dry weather and inadequate rains.
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Memphia
Texas
If Belt
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
M Carty Neck Fatality After Fight With Pelkey
Calgary physicians report taither McCarty died from a broken neck after a bout with Arthur Pelkey. Autopsy findings by Coroner Costello indicate a dislocated neck and heart damage from blows near the heart. Regan McCarty jabbed the jaw. Pelkey struck toward the heart, with left jaw leading to the fatal impact.
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Calgary
Alberta
Taither McCarty
Arthur Pelkey
Costello
Regan McCarty
Pelkey
England Gains Cyprus as Turkey Cedes Island
London reports a formal statement from the Constantinople Express correspondent that Turkey cedes Cyprus to Great Britain as part of the Anglo Turkish entente. The move marks a significant shift in territorial influence in the region.
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Turkey
Great Britain
London
Constantinople
The
Express Wheer
Cyprus
Hanger to Hear Clerks Dispute in New Haven
Washington official W. W. Hanger of the labor department travels to New Haven to conduct hearings aimed at resolving a wage conflict involving clerks of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad.
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Washington
W. W. Hanger
Department of Labor
New Haven
One
New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Fowler to resign from attorney general post
James A. Fowler, assistant to the attorney-general, will soon resign and return to the practice of law in Tennessee.
Emperor Yoshihito Receives Officials Amid Stable Health
Tokyo reports Emperor Yoshihito showed favorable condition on Sunday as officials visited. Bulletin from attending physicians indicates continued improvement and a possible suspension of further updates as health stabilizes.
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Tokyo
Yoshihito
Pope Receives Pilgrims in Rome Review
The pope on Sunday reviewed 500 pilgrims in two groups in Rome. Isholi Beas walked erect into the consistorial hall without a cane, and the pope greeted and blessed the visitors.
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Rome
Isholi- Beas
Study on city churchgoers cites limited Christian share
Rev. Lathan A. Craddall of Minneapolis reports a study of twelve large American cities finding only one city where Protestant and Catholic communicants equal the non Christian population. The remark highlights religious demographics in urban areas.
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Detroit
Mich
Lathan A. Crawdall
Minneapolis
Food Shortages Strain Mexicans in Border Town
Laredo Texas dispatch reports severe food shortages in a small town between Monterey and the U S border causing widespread suffering among Mexican residents and prompting attention from local officials and aid groups.
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Laredo
Tex
Monterey
Back Yard Farming Tips on Fences and Milk
An expert discusses fence styles from stone walls to hedges, advocating back yard privacy with screens and planting ideas. It urges keeping healthy cows, explains costs of city milk production, and promotes home milking for pure, fresh dairy at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willard Blolte
England
America
Virginia Colcniate
New England
Coestry
City cows and urban health a plea for safer milk
An article argues for more city owned cows to improve urban milk safety and reduce infant mortality from impure milk. It notes higher city child deaths, links it to milk quality, and urges action to safeguard milk supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
Hedging Trends for Small and Large Lots in Landscaping
The article discusses hedges as versatile landscape assets and contrasts formal evergreen hedges with low growing varieties suited to small lots. It highlights best uses for boundary partitions on larger grounds and suggests native and coastal shrubs for aesthetics and privacy. Planting timing and cost estimates for a 200 foot hedge are provided.
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New England
Mingle Messengers and Their Royal Duties
The seven British Messengers form a small yet pivotal corps. They transport letters and dispatches from the foreign office to ministers abroad and arrange communications with steamship companies. Each bearer wears a silver gilt badge and a royal motto, commands trusted to carry personal messages between the king and queen and continental contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omi Aed
Continent
Jarmes Feeds Hogs and Alfalfa Pasture for Three Cuts
Jarmes raises 666 hogs yearly and pastures alfalfa with corn supplement. Hogs average about a carload of daily feed for six weeks, then continue with two to three cuttings per season. Each cutting yields between three quarters and ten bushels.
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Jarmes
Ground Oats and Feeding Notes for Livestock
Reading notes describe oats as a vital feed component for young cats and sows, with crushed oats or slop forming a ration for brood sows or fattening pigs. The text emphasizes dry storage, moderation, and monitoring water and fullness during feeding.
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Aaa Gethering
W. C. Walters
Vardaman
Jackson Gets Press Association
F. Herman
Pontotoc
Lawrence Mill
Harvard Democratic
St. Louie
Harvard University
Presi
Paterson
Volve
Head OF
Woolen CO. Johnson
Bryan
Bailly Blanchard
Japaseee Ebora
Hattori
Home Secretary
Self
Tilteets Assembly
S. S
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
South Carolina
North Carolina
M’carty
City Manor
Hoge En Alfalfa
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