Mississippi Boundary Dispute Receives Secretary Power Reply
Secretary of State Power writes to Avon Haake outlining Mississippi's southern boundary from Pearl River to Alabama line and six league offshore limit. The letter, prepared with Attorney General Williams, addresses the Louisiana Mississippi boundary dispute now in U S Court and notes a likely two year decision period.
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Power
Avon Haake
Post Office Department
Washington
Mississippi
United States
Ississippi
Louisiana
Mr. Haake
Secretary of State
Williams
Monroe McClurg
Boundary Commission
Haake
Petit Boils Island
Mississippi Sound
Gulf Coast
Joseph W. Power
Jackson Banks Set Annual Meetings for Stockholders
Four Jackson banks will hold stockholders and directors meetings next month to review the year and declare dividends. Local financiers report the most prosperous period in the city's history with higher loan volumes, easier collections, and broadly satisfactory business across all branches. Banks expect larger dividends than any other state financial institutions as meetings approach.
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Jackson
Bethany High School Charter Approved in Franklin County
The governor approves the charter of Bethany High School in Why Not Franklin county with E. H. Dearman 3 Robinson and R. Martin as incorporators. The school will follow rules set by the State superintendent of education for rural high schools.
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Bethany High School
Why Not
Franklin County
E. H. Dearman
3. Robinson
R. Martin
Death of Hon. S. M. Roane at West Point
The state mourns the death of Hon. S. M. Roane a leading North Mississippi lawyer and partner of A F Fox. Roane a Webster county native and prominent Mason died after months of ill health. Grand Lodge official H M Quinn says 500 new Knights of Pythias members joined recently and over 1 000 more expected before the grand lodge meeting.
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H. M. Quinn
Mississippi
Remarkable Sweet Potato Grows Like a Snakelike Coil
A sweet potato grown by Mr. Charles Broach near Conway stretches 33 percent inches when full length but lies twisted to about 7 inches. Its coil resembles a snake with a head and eyes, a slender body with few protuberances, and a broken coil section. Meridian leaders visited to plan railroad yard changes to ease congestion and support a new union passenger depot and sidetracks.
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Charles Broach
Conway
C. C. Harvey
D. D. Curran
New Orleans
Northeastern
C. S. Clarke
Mobile and
Ohio
N. A. Garrett
A. Griggs
Alabama Great Southern
FR. Ford
Alabama and
Vicksburg
Meridian
Union
Mc Laurin Bill Aims to Aid Mississippi Schools
Senator Mc Laurin introduced a bill to aid common schools in Mississippi by directing the proceeds from the sale of United States public lands in the state to the state treasury.
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Senator McLaurin
Mississippi
United States
Farmer James Gable Injured by Vicious Mule Near Windham
James Gable a prominent farmer near Windham suffered severe injuries from a mule kick last week. Doctors entertain little hope for his recovery and the incident is noted as a serious local tragedy.
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James Gable
Windham
Mr. Gable
Hattiesburg Merchants Oppose Jackson Rail Schedule Change
Citizens of Hattiesburg protest a Jackson petition asking Gulf & Ship Island to adjust train times. Merchants argue the change would hurt Hattiesburg business and have sent a counter petition to railroad officials.
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Hattiesburg
Jackson
Gulf & Ship Island Road
Mississippi Senator Reintroduces Land Titles Quieting Bill
Senator McLaurin of Mississippi reintroduced last week a bill pressed through the Senate in the last session and favorably reported by the House committee on public lands. The measure aims to quiet certain land titles in Mississippi, especially swamp and overflowed lands whose validity has been questioned, by formal action to settle the titles.
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Senator McLaurin
Mississippi
Senate
House Committee On Public Lands
Summit marshal Gillis killed in store disturbance
Town marshal T. B. Gillis died last week after being shot in the head during a confrontation in a Summit store. Suspect Pat Marsh, 25, fled into the woods and was later captured. companion Joe McCurry surrendered and is jailed at Magnolia. Rumors of lynching circulate as officials keep order.
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T. B. Gillis
Summit
Pat Marsh
Joe McCurry
McCurly
Marsh
Gillis
Johnson Station
McCurry
Magnolia
Mississippi Industry Expands With New Charters
Reports from Mississippi towns indicate strong industrial growth as banks lumber and mercantile firms seek state charters. A Gulfport lumber company was recently granted a charter with capital exceeding $200,000, signaling broad enterprise formation across the state.
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Mississippi
Gulfport
Fire Destroys Public School in Tiffintown Warren County
Last week a fire gutted the public school building at Tiffintown in Warren county's Fourth district, destroying furniture and the library valued at 1200 dollars with 500 dollars insured. The blaze started while indoors before teachers and pupils realized the danger.
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Tiffintown
Warren County
Rural free delivery routes planned from Newton
Three new rural free delivery routes will be established out of Newton next month with carriers John A Warren Malcomb Bounds and James C Jones. Substitute carriers Buck Wall L R Bounds and Will Falladay appointed.
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Newton
John A. Warren
Malcomb Bounds
James C. Jones
Buck Wall
L. R. Bounds
Will [Falladay
Greenwood Citizens Seek City Bond Election for Paving
Greenwood residents at a representative meeting adopted a resolution urging the city council to order an election to authorize the issuance of 50 000 dollars in bonds to pave one mile of business street. Representative Bowers introduced a bill in Congress to appropriate 15 000 dollars to establish a fish culture hatchery on the Gulf coast of Mississippi.
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Greenwood
Bowers
Mississippi
Congress
Gulf of Mexico
Hat tiesburg Eight Wheel Wagon Company Charter Notice
Charter of incorporation for the Hat tiesburg Eight Wheel Wagon Company to be domiciled in Hattiesburg Perry county with authorized capital of 30000 dollars. The concern plans to manufacture wagons and other wheeled vehicles in a pine timber region noted for woodwork factories.
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Hattiesburg
Perry County
Great Pine Timber
Fire destroys Levy & Welsh complex and hurts townwide services
A fire last week in Port Gibson destroyed the Levy & Welsh store and residence and stables, damaged Laz Jevy & Son William P Gordon and T R Warrarton establishments. Loss estimated at $10,000 with partial insurance. Wires burned for blocks while the volunteer department saved the opera house and several adjacent buildings.
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Port Gibson
Levy & Welsh
Laz Jevy & Son
William P. Gordon
T. R. Warrarton
Opera House
Potent factor in state development in horticulture
Mississippi uses diversified farming to boost trucking and horticulture. The Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College trains students in home garden and orchard work, with a three year program for truck farming and nurseries. The college seeks more equipment and legislative support to expand outreach and organize statewide horticultural networks. J. C. Hardy urges broader cooperation among truckers, nurserymen, florists and clubs to spread knowledge and improve home grounds.
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Mississippi
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Horticultural Department
College
J. C. Hardy
Mississippi Penitentiary Publishes Escape Book
Authorities at the Mississippi State penitentiary issue an escape book detailing the names and descriptions of all escapees from May 1, 1901 to October 1, 1903. The volume records 100 escapes, predominantly by Black inmates.
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Mississippi State Penitentiary
Vicksburg Planter Dan James Hurt in Buggy Fall
Dan James a prominent planter and cotton buyer of Vicksburg was badly hurt when his buggy fell last week. He was carried unconscious on a stretcher to his rooms and is thought to have sustained internal injuries.
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Dan James
Vicksburg
How Cheap Baking Powder Is Made
A nearby city seized a lot of cheap baking powders exposing that many low priced brands are alum powders containing alum sulfuric acid and rock. The analysis found health risks and thousands of pounds were destroyed. Physicians warn against mixing food with these powders while cream of tartar brands are safer and more economical in the long run.
Miller and Johns Found Not Guilty in Bribery Conspiracy
Miller of Terre Haute and Johns of Rockville, Ind., acquitted of conspiracy to extort bribe from John J. Ryan. Crowd erupts in joy as jurors return a unanimous verdict after six hours of deliberation. Federal officials express disappointment but acknowledge closure of the case tied to post office actions.
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Cincinnati
D. V. l Miller
Terre Haute
Ind
Joseph M. Johns
Rockville
John J. Ryan
Post Office Department
Albert C. Thompson
Indiana
Miller
Johns
Hiram D. Kulison
Charles W. Baker
Mrs. Johns
Ryan
Milner
Thompson
Cabinet on Canal Treaty Decides Panama Must Ratify
Washington November 21 cabinet members met to discuss the Panama situation. The president and Secretary Hay ruled that Panama must ratify the canal treaty before any senate action. The plan places the treaty with Panama’s commissioners in Washington for transfer to Panama to complete ratification.
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Panama
Senate
Washington
Hay
Colombia
United States Senate
Squadron Leaves Beirut as Navy Plans Mediterranean Cruise
Washington nov 21 rear admiral cotton commander of the european station is authorized to leave Beirut aboard the brooklyn and the cruiser san francisco heading for a mediterranean cruise before joining naval maneuvers in the caribbean late december the action follows secretary of state approval that there is no longer need to retain the squadron in that quarter. Denver nov 21 gov peabody orders national guard to telluride to protect miners and mills maj zeph t hill to command detachment
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Washington
Cotton
Beirut
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Mediterranean
United States
Caribbean
Denver
Col
Peabody
National Guard
Telluride
Zeph T. Hill
Death of a Foreign Missionary
Consul General McWade in Canton China reports the death at Takhing of Ella Torrence Robb a missionary from Denison Kansas for the State Department dispatch.
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Washington
McWade
Canton
China
State Department
Takhing
Ella Torrence Robb
Denison, Kas
Ambassadors Pressure Porte Over Reform Proposals
Official advices from Constantinople say the Russian and Austrian ambassadors warned the porte that if Friday passes without acceptance of their reform proposals they will seek the sultan's direct response. Kronje's Wife Dead. Kronje, wife of the famed Boer general, has died in Klersdorp Transvaal.
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Paris
Constantinople
Porte
Klersdorp
Transvaal
Hirs. Kronje
Bosr
Reward Offered in Havana Murder Case Seeks Strube
In Havana Illinois on November 21 rewards totaling 2000 are offered for Fred Strube, suspected of killing Miss Alice Henneger. Descriptions are circulating among Illinois sheriffs and officers, with citizens contributing 9500 in local rewards. Authorities say Strube vanished after preparing a grave for the victim and fleeing with his horse and buggy.
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Havana
Ill
Fred Strube
Alice Henneger
Bishop
Strube
Illinois
St. Louis
Chicago
Yates
Board of Supervisors
Mason County
Newton Henneger
Arnold Grand Larceny Trial Opens in St Louis
In St Louis on a Friday at two o clock witnesses began testifying for the state in the case against E J Arnold charged with grand larceny. The trial precedes eight related cases alleging he bilked depositors in a race horse investment scheme. Dozens lost savings as the scheme collapsed.
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St. Louis
E. J. Arnold
Circuit Court
McDonald
Arnold
Bombarding San Domingo Assails Forts as French Cruiser Lands Guards
The French cruiser Jurien de la Garde landed guards for the consulate in San Domingo on Friday as insurgents bombarded the town. Forts resist the attack, with no major injuries reported. The U S Baltimore will depart today and another American warship is expected. Fighting in the south favors the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
Jurien de la Gaviere
United States
Baltimore
Sheriff waits on Odell for Ziegler requisition
Jefferson City Missouri sheriff arrives in Albany to seek a governor's order for William Ziegler, charged with bribery, but Odell is away in New York and Ziegler fights the requisition with counsel. Militia in Cripple Creek Colorado ordered back by Gov Peabody. House bills would mail pension vouchers free of charge.
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Albany
N. Y
Smith
Jefferson City
William Ziegler
Missouri
Odell
New York
Ziegler
Crow
Colorado Springs
Col
Colorado National Guard
Cripple Creek District
Peabody
Washington
House
Marshall
Warrants Issued Against Bechtel Family in Bechtel Murder
District attorney Lichtenwalner obtained warrants charging Mrs. Catherin Bechtel Martha Bechtel Charles Bechtel John Bechtel and Alois Eckstein with being accessories before the fact of the murder of Mabel Bechtel in Allentown Pennsylvania on November 21.
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Allentown
Lichtenwalner
Catherin Bechtel
Martha
Charles
John Bechtel
Alois Eckstein
Mabel Bechtel
Well Known Banker in Holland Commits Suicide
John C. Post a prominent Holland banker and capitalist shot himself in his home on Friday, dying from self inflicted injuries. He was a leading figure in local finance and community affairs. Post's death shocked the city and prompted inquiries into his recent health and business pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland, Mich
John C. Post
Tom Horn Hanged for Wyoming crimes in quiet execution
Tom Horn was hanged at 10 o clock Friday morning in Cheyenne Wyoming. No rescue occurred and the execution passed off quietly with four spectators present. Horn did not confess or speak on the scaffold and calmly faced death.
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Tom Horn
Cheyenne
Wyo
Horn
Scotland County
Geronimo
Gen
Miles
Porto Rico
Johnson County
John ©. Coble
Bosler
Wye
Coble
Tom
John
Smalley
Mortensen Executed For 1901 Hay Murder At Utah Prison
Peter Mortensen, convicted killer of James R. Hay, was shot to death in the Utah State Prison yard at 10 31 am Friday. He walked to the chair and bid guards farewell with no tremor as four rifles fired from behind a curtain killed him. Hay, secretary of the Pacific Lumber Co., vanished after Mortensen claimed he had money and was later found buried in a pasture.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Peter Mortensen
James
Mortensen
James R. Hay
Hay
The
Pacific Lumber Co
Hortensen
Fatal cable accident near Pana coal mine
Ferdinand Eberlin was killed near the Pana coal mine while keeping the track clear for the Big Four railroad. A cable attached to a Loist broke and struck him in the stomach.
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Pana
Ferdinand Eberlin
Big Four Railroad
Missing Paducah family feared victims of foul play
Paducah Kentucky reported on November 21 that W. E. Cannon his wife and baby are missing from Graves County and no trace has been found. Authorities fear they may have fallen victim to foul play. Also reported Seattle Washington November 21 that the steamship Discovery left Nome October 14 with 31 passengers and has not been sighted since October 28. Shipping men believe she will never reach port. Capt. McGrath commanded the vessel.
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Paducah
W. E. Cannon
Graves County
Seattle
Wash
Discovery
Nome
McGrath
Fire destroys New Freedom Wire Cloth Co. plant near York
York Pa November 21 The plant of the New Freedom Wire Cloth Co a short distance from York was destroyed by fire early today Loss is put at 75000 with partial insurance coverage reflected in the figures.
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York
New Freedom Wire Cloth Co
Seattle
Wash
Dawson
The
Yukon Sun
Fire destroys half block Masonic temple in Louisville
A Friday morning blaze leveled the old Masonic temple in Louisville’s retail district, a total loss of about 250000 dollars. The fire damaged Hopkins theater and J W Fowler Drug Co among others, with seven theater acts held that week and patrons losing belongings. The building, erected in 1864 and once Louisville’s main theater, belonged to Col John D Hopkins of St Louis.
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Louisville
Masonic Temple
Hopkins’ Theater
J. W. Fowler Drug Co
Rodgers & Krull, Jewelers
Harry Howard
Bloomington
Col
John D. Hopkins
St. Louis
Fire destroys Park Theater Building and surrounding structures
A fire in Butler Pennsylvania engulfed the Park Theater building the Central hotel the Butler business college and several adjoining structures early Friday. Loss estimated at 10000. Falling walls trapped firemen including Chief Jacob Burckholder Frank Ziegler Charles Douglass and Albert Walters who were seriously injured.
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Butler, Pa
Park Theater
Central Hotel
Butler Business College
Jacob Burckholder
Frank Ziegler
Charlies Douglass
Albert Walters
The Wreck on the Big Four
A Tremont east Big Four wreck report notes 18 bodies recovered and 14 injured. Trains resumed on Big Four lines near Tremont as coroner Holmes from Delaware prepares an inquest after two more deaths raise the toll to 20.
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Peoria
Ill
Tremont
Bloomington
Holmes
Delavan
Forty Years On The Bench Judge Joseph E Gary
Judge Joseph E. Gary marked forty years of consecutive service on the Chicago bench. At 82 he remains vigorous in mind and has presided over notable cases including the Haymarket bomb trial. Bar associates gathered in his courtroom to honor the anniversary.
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Joseph Kk
Gary
Chicago
Joseph E. Gary
United States
Great Britain
Haymarket Square
Northwestern University Law and Medical Building Fire
Fire in the former Tremont house on Chicago's north side damaged the fourth through seventh floors of the Northwestern University law and medical department. A lecture room burned, an elevator shaft spread flames to a clinic room, and the loss was reported at 10000 dollars.
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Chicago
Law and Medical Department
Northwestern University
Tremont House
Lebaudy airship wrecked near Meudon grounds
Paris reports the Lebaudy air ship struck a tree during descent at Meudon ballooning grounds and exploded. Crew members, a pilot and an engineer, were uninjured though the airship was destroyed. M Lebaudy was not aboard.
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Paris
Lebaudy
Meudon
M. Lebaudy
F M Drake Ex Governor and Drake University Founder Dies
Centreville Iowa reports the death of F M Drake former Iowa governor and founder of Drake University after a lengthy illness at his home. He passed away at ten o'clock Friday morning.
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Centreville
F. M Drake
Iowa
Drake Unversity
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