Mississippi faces labor shortage threatens cotton and crops
The article notes a severe dearth of labor across Mississippi harming manufacturing and farming. It urges strict enforcement of vagrancy laws to compel work, highlights a large watermelon from Jones County shipped to Poughkeepsie, and praises the State Fair’s growth while urging local self-reliance and keeping young men home.
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Mississippi
Goms
Jones County
J. M. Limedser
Laurel
Poughkeepsie
X. Y
M Ls
Duchess County
New York
Iowa Governor to Lead Southern Battlefield Tour
Gov Albert B Cummins of Iowa and Mrs Cummins will depart Des Moines on Nov 12 with state officials and the Iowa monument mission for a train tour of Southern battlefields. Stops include Vicksburg Miss Nov 15 and Andersonville Ga Nov 16 with Maj Gen Granville M Dodge representing the U S government.
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Granville M. Dodge
Ment
United States
General Shafter Struggles With Illness Near Bakersfield
Maj Gen William R Shafter US Army retired is gravely ill at the ranch of Capt W H McKittrick twenty miles from Bakersfield California Doctors in San Francisco prepared oxygen and medicine expected to arrive tonight Friends across the United States send sympathy as his condition worsens throughout the day
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Bakersfield
Cal
William R. Shafter
U.S. A
W. H. McKittrick
San Francisco
Gen Shafter
Substantial Italians to Be Used as Nest Eggs for Southern Immigration
The Southern Industrial Congress in Nashville debates immigration purity and welcomes the idea of sending small groups of Italian laborers from Western New York to southern communities. They aim to place Italian workers who speak English in the South to settle, work as laborers, save money, and eventually buy land to grow crops they are accustomed to.
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Washington
Southern Industrial Congress
Nashville
Resolutioes
Elliot
New York
New Yor
Voliva vows fight to control Zion City and Dowie feud
Wilbur Glean Voliva promises a mass meeting in Chicago to start a battle affecting Zion City. He denounces Mrs. Dowie and vows to seek a court ruling, claiming she must confess fault before he will support her. He also attacks Gladstone Dowie and hints at a financial infliction tied to the Dowie family.
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Zion City
Gladstone
New Orleans Dispatches From Rio Grande
Reports from Rio Grande Texas say Mexican attackers forced the Rangers to retreat as panic spread since election day. United States cavalry arrived to restore order today but remaining residents remain cautious about venturing outside.
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New Orleans
Rio Grande
Tex
United States
Meek Granted Pardon by Missouri Governor Felk
Walter Meek, serving six years for forgery, receives a gubernatorial pardon in Jefferson City. Secretary Swanger, longtime advocate, pressed for clemency amid prior visits to the governor as the state secretary of state pursues the case.
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Jefferson City
Felk
Walter Meek
Swanger
Meek
Bin
Democratic Gains Seen After Tuesday Elections
W J Bryan hails Democratic view of results from a democratic standpoint while noting Hearst’s NY defeat. He praises Roosevelt’s administration and Missouri’s return to the party, claiming the electorate endorses current prosperity under Republican rule.
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Lincoln
W. J
Bryan
Missouri
Democratic Party
Republicas
Utica
Distrie Four
Roosevelt
Porter to Vote with Republicans in Next Congress
In an interview Peter A Porter of the Thirtyfourth district pledges to align with the Republican majority in the next Congress. He says he will vote with Republican Republicans and allied Democrats, and that he is a Republican himself.
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Buffalo
Congress
Amac
Peter A Porter
Thirtyfourth
House
Porter
Wadsworth
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Cive Andrews
Rio Arriba Country
Andrews
Negro vote helps Barnett win municipal judge post
A terse report notes F. L. Barnett, a Black candidate, was placed on the Republican ticket to attract Black voters and was elected municipal judge by a narrow margin, surprising party bosses and himself.
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Chicago
F. L. Barnett
Thes
Nebraska University Students Threaten Strike Over Housing Rule
Lincoln Neb the co educated students threaten a strike if Chancellor Andrews enforces a rule banning men and women from rooming together at Sams house The junior and senior classes have adopted resolutions declaring the rule immoral and an infringement on student liberty and vow to strike if enforced.
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Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska University
Andrews
Root to Speak in Kansas City on Western Tour
Secretary Root will address two events in Kansas City during his western tour. The first speech is slated for November 19 before the Commercial Club, and the second on November 20 before the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress.
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Kansas City
Washington
Commercial Club
Oth
Albany Gun Club sets new World record for five
The Winchester squad shooting at the Albany Gun Club broke a World record by hitting 490 targets out of 500 in a five man team event. The competition used 50 cent targets, and the effort occurred in Albany Georgia on November 10.
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Albany
Winchester
Harriman Rail System May Enter Interstate Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission debates a general probe of the Harriman rail system under its legal authority. A commission member says some features resemble the Northern Securities case, while Spokane’s January complaint against multiple lines may influence broader western transportation policy from Canada to Mexico and Chicago to the Pacific.
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Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago, Barnades & Quincy
Union Pacific
Oregere
Mexico
Chicago
2. Louis
Pacific
Unks
Taft Comments on Cuban Question After Reception
Secretary of War William Howard Taft spoke after an audience with army officers at the Auditorium about Cuba. He said troop removal could come soon if Cubans show they can govern themselves and maintain peace, and noted Cuba’s potential under proper governance. He also encouraged civic tours of the Panama Canal and welcomed inspection by business leaders from Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Boston.
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Oricarce
William Sheridan
Fort Leavenworth
United States
Cuba
Panama Canal
Taft
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinmat
Boston
Public stance on private conversations with the president
The White House confirms it has long forbidden quoting private chats with the president. Officials say the president is responsible only for his public statements writings and what he authorizes for government spokesmen to state.
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Washington
White House
Sicilian Anarchist Denver Arrested En Route to Sicily
Denver scene reports the arrest of Denver Ciovana Hrano described as a dangerous Italian anarchist in Keon 47 miles east of Denver. He faces return to Sicily.
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Denver
Ciovanna Hrano
Keon
Sicily
New York Bank Board Declares High Dividend and Capital Change
Directors of the State Bank of New York City declare a 4 percent cash dividend on $100 000 capitalization and a 50 percent semi annual dividend. To manage the large surplus, they raise capitalization from $109 000 to $1 000 000, distributing the surplus as a dividend.
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New York
Twe
State Bank
Wool Market Activity Sends Prices Higher in Boston Trade
Boston wool market shows large removal of 40 to 55 million pounds boosting dealer valuations and easing sales. New England Pennsylvania and New Jersey manufacturers of woolens and worsteds featured, with large individual purchases. Shipments from Boston through December 27 1905 totaled 197 92 596 pounds, up from 105 734 365 pounds previously.
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Boston
New England
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Murder trial abruptly ends as judge condemns jury
In Dothan Alabama the murder trial of William Crockett ended when Judge Henry Pearce dismissed the jury after declaring the panel acquitted Crockett because he was white and had killed a Negro. The judge condemned any juror who could face citizens in the street after such a verdict.
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Dothan
Wiliam Crockett
Sam
Erson
Henry Pearce
Crockett
Very Small Vote Reported In Mississippi Election
Mississippi voters cast exceedingly light ballots in last week’s election. Lincoln County reported minimal totals for congress and a state amendment, while Tippah County showed similarly small figures. A fatal shooting occurred during a dispute at a depot, with Col J D Moner Jr injured family links noted. The state plans to sell bonds to fund debt, and cotton prices rose at mills as farmers resist current terms. Legal suits involve the Mississippi Valley Electric Company and commission disputes over seed sales.
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Lincoln County
Tippah
Day Wins Premiums for Veggies and Pumpkins at Jackson Exposition
In Crystal Springs horticultural displays at the Jackson exposition J. W. Day, a leading diversified farmer, wins premiums on his staples and pumpkins and the best all round collection of vegetables. He also holds the first prize cotton bale.
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Jackson J. W
Contingent Fees in Personal Damage Cases Briefed
At a Vicksburg bar association meeting the contingent fee structure was reviewed. If the plaintiff guarantees court costs a minimum of 13 13 per cent of damages will be due, otherwise attorneys will seek 50 per cent of the damages. Miss Julia Adams of Meridian fainted while holding a lamp, it exploded as she fell toward a car, the lamp’s flame causing burns though she survived.
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Vicksburg Bar Association
Arteriey
Julia Adams
Meridian
Sab Tall o Express Sunday Delivery Petition
L Dean Claiborne Sab tallow marshal circulated a petition urging express company officials to stop Sunday deliveries. The move aims to halt whisky deliveries on the Sabbath.
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L. Dean Claiborne
Sab Tallo
Express Company
Robbery on Wiesburg Street Ends in Fatal Wound
Matthew and Philip Wrehe were stopped by two men on the principal Wiesburg street. Matthew Wrehe was fatally wounded by one robber who believed he was reaching for a weapon. Philip escaped unharmed.
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Matthew
Philip Wrehe
Wiesburg
Matthew Wrehe
Statewide fine weather boosts cotton crop yields
Three weeks of pleasant conditions across the state produced better than expected cotton yields. Although rainstorms occurred, the crop is near an average harvest with farmers optimistic about output.
State Land Commissioner Nall Reports October Land Sales
State Land Commissioner Nall reports land sales totaling 3 SA4t for October, a figure somewhat below the month’s average. The brief notes the lower activity compared with typical October sales.
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Nall
Train masters move to Winona as Southern line revives
The Southern railway line between Columbus and Greenville is being railed over by Mobile and Ohio management, making Winona the new train masters headquarters with the Greenville division to follow. Three Pythian lodges in Vicksburg discuss plans for a 20,000 Pythias hall while more immigrants are welcomed with Jackson and Hinds county anticipating new settlers from Illinois and Iowa. A.A. Kimeannon of the Industrial Institute declines the chancellorship of the University of Mississippi after being elected by the trustees.
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Southern Railway
Columbus
Greenville
Mobile and Ohio Management
Winona
Trainmasters
Vicksburg
Ss. P. Barton
Jackson
Hinds County
Illinois
Jaws
Bows
Mississippi
A. A. Kimeannon
Industrial Institute and College In
Columbe
University of Mississippi
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