Mississippi Weather October Averages Reported
Mississippi weather data from 61 stations over 16 Octobers shows mean 64 degrees, warmest 69 in 1900, coolest 60 in 1895, and record highs of 99 at Brookhaven and Yazoo City. Frost dates vary by region, with first autumn frost around Oct 31 in northern counties and Nov 37 in gulf counties. Precipitation averages 2.06 inches with 4 days of measurable rain. extreme totals include 12.23 inches at Water Valley and 10.01 inches at Booneville in 1900.
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Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Brookhaven
Yazoo City
Tupelo
Canton
Gulf
Gulf Counties
Water Valley
Booneville
Belden
Vicksburg
Miss
Joseph Jefferson Ends Stage Career After 70 Years
Joseph Jefferson, one of the era’s most honored actors, announces retirement after more than seven decades on stage. He will rest three weeks in New York, then travel to Florida with stops in Washington and Atlanta, focusing on painting and family life.
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Boards of Supervisors
New York
Joseph Jefferson
The
Sage
Jefferson
Beaton
Buzzard's Bay
Florida
Washington
Atlanta
Severo
Saat
Paterson
N. J
Hohokus
Seatons
General Rafael Reyes Blames Colombia Creed for Hay Herran Fallout
The report cites Colombia's leaders as causing misfortunes after the Hay Herran treaty negotiations failed. It praises U S generosity in the treaty and condemns Colombian obstinacy as the main obstacle to completing the Panama Canal project.
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Colombia
Panama
United States
Washington
France
Russian Prisoners and Japanese Treatment Policy Noted
The army organ rebukes claims of bias toward Japanese prisoners, citing a wartime pledge for comparable care. It notes Japanese officers captured receive pay matching their rank, while Russians suffer harsher transport and lower daily allowances. Prince Mirsky picks Prince A Obolensky as a top aide in the interior ministry.
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St. Petersburg
Army
Russia
Prince Mirsky
Interior
Prince A. Obolensky
Finance
Instant death of boy during hammer throw incident
Simon P Gilles, top junior hammer thrower of New York, caused the accidental death of Christian Koebler, who climbed a fence pursuing a baseball as the 16 pound hammer went long. The tragedy occurred on a vacant lot on Friday in New York City.
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New York
Simon P. Gilles
Christian Koebler
Harcourt Liberal Leader Dies Suddenly at Nuneham Park
Sir William Vernon Harcourt dies suddenly at Nuneham Park near Oxford after a slight chill. Born 1827, he was a famed Liberal leader and political gladiator, with wife connections to Lady Theresa Lewis and John Lothrop Motley. his death shocks the nation and prompts tributes from across party lines.
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London
William Vernon Harcourt
Nuneham Park
Oxford
John Lothrop Motley
Great Britain
Willam
Sir Willam
Lewis Vernon Hercourt
Rossendale
Tre
United Kingdom
Sir William
The
Standard
House of Commons
York
Trinity College
Cambridge
Thereza
Theresa Lewis
Ives
United States
German shipyard figure under suspicion in secrecy case
Kiel October 2 The Germania shipbuilding chiefs indicate Herr Barkmeyer not arrested for selling military secrets but he remains suspected of passing ship plans to another German firm. Reports say the navy's submarine design, developed over two years and submitted to Germania, possibly reached Russia.
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Kiel
Germania Shipbuilding Works
Herr Barkmeyer
Germania Works
German Navy Department
Barkmeyer
Navy Department
Germania
Russia
Filipino 81 Louis fair commissioners visit Manila
Manila on October 2 the Filipino 81 Louis fair commissioners arrived from San Francisco after a water pageant they were escorted by a 5000 student procession to the palace where Governor Wright welcomed them the visitors said they had the greatest time of their lives and regretted leaving the United States.
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Manila
Louis Fair Commissioners
United States
San Francisco
Palace
Wright
United
Post Office Rosemont Safe Dynamited. Checks Stolen
Dynamite exploded the Rosemont suburb post office safe as month end dividend checks totaling 5 000 to 10 000 dollars were mailed to wealthy residents. Postmaster Sillwagon notes many letters with checks were taken in the theft. Fort Scott judge William Margrave dies at 87. Also reports a Golden Wedding in Labelle.
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Philadelphia
Rosemont
Silllwagon
Fort Scott
Kas
William Margrave
Gasconade
Osage
Henry G. Davis Accepts Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination
In Elkins West Virginia on October 3, Henry G. Davis formally accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination. The document outlines views on government expenditures, imperialism, tariffs, trusts, and local self government with remarks on past administrations and constitutional limits.
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Elkins
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
Davis
John Mi Airman
Gira
White Bulphur
Ce Dent
Times Propitioes
Lexington blue law restricts Sunday activity in Lexington
Lexington Ky reports its first Sunday under blue laws with milk wagons exempt as a necessity after city solicitor ruled them allowed. drivers arrested for violations as the day progressed. Also notes political nominations and party fundraising appeals in Albany and New York.
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Lexington
Chivalry of Modern Ages and Public Education Debate
An editorial argues for strong public education funded by local taxation, claiming education safeguards liberty and welfare. It emphasizes that educated citizens ensure responsible governance and that schools should be extended with mandatory attendance to prevent national decline.
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Mocratic Party
Republic
Commonwealth
America
Sumi
Amalysia
Atate
Etvanet
Fermah
Joce Tazatios
Public Service Fraud and Education Reform Debate
A partisan critique accuses the Republican administration of public service fraud especially in the post office and land departments. It urges northern Congress to investigate, notes Civil Service violations, and backs education as a path to progress with anecdotes on schooling and earnings.
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Congress
Republicana
the Civil Service
Whrle
Republican Party
Washington
Lady Curzon of Kedleston Making Good Progress
At Walmer Castle Kent on October 3 1920 Lady Curzon of Kedleston is reported to be making good progress toward recovery. Evening bulletins on her condition have been discontinued as of now.
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Low
Seth Low
Rome
Mr. Low
Exmayor
Old City
St. Peter's
Portland Oregonian
Lady Curzon of
Kedleston
Fair Road
Walmer Castle
Kent
Lady Curzon
Pythian Constitution Revision Board Formed
The Knights of Pythias named Charles E B Shively as supreme chancellor to revise the constitution with appointees James E Watson Indiana Tracy C Bangs North Dakota C D Myers Illinois D C Richardson Richmond Va U S G Cherry South Dakota. Joseph Jefferson retires after seventy years on stage saying he will not resume acting. John H Schneider moved from St Louis to Missouri penitentiary for a two year bribery sentence.
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Richmond
Ind
James E. Watson
Indiana
Tracy C. Bangs
North Dakota
C. D. Myers
Ilinois
D. C
John H. Schneider
St Louis
Missouri Penitentiary
Jefferson City
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Chivalry of Modern Ags
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