Forest Fire Wipes Out Beaudette Spooner Area
A massive North Central Minnesota fire destroys Beaudette and Spooner, killing hundreds and burying towns in ash. Beaudette and Spooner residents flee by train to Rainy River, Ontario as rescuers tally missing and presumed dead amid a sprawling blaze and shifting winds.
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Warroad
Minn
Spoover
Gracton
Hitte
Beaudette
Wren
Eve
Beandette
Spooner
Sret
Rainy River
Ont
Basn
Rainy
Pitt
Manufacturing Growth Tops Half of U S Exports
Washington reports that for eight months ending in August manufactured products exceeded 50 percent of total U S exports with $1 027 billion in goods shipped. Manufactured goods valued over $52 billion accounted for more than 25 per day of business. Twenty years ago exports averaged about $750 000 daily. The rise reflects growing trade, not just higher prices, according to the Bureau of Statistics.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
St Paul Leads in Low Mortality Rates. New Orleans Highest
In 1909 St Paul reports the lowest mortality among 100000-class cities with 11.8 deaths per 1000, while New Orleans records the highest with 20.2. Other rates include Fall River 19.1, Washington 19.0, Chicago 14.6, Boston 16.3, St Louis 15.8, New York 16.0, Philadelphia 16.4, and Pittsburgh 15.8. Flies 104 Miles in Three Hours. Archie Hoxsey and Wrights biplane fly 104 miles in 3h22m from Springfield to a St Louis County club field.
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New Orleans
Washington
St. Paul
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
C. L Wilbur
Vital Statistics
United States
Durand
Fall River
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Archie Hoxsey
In & Wright
Springfield
St. Louis County
Estal
Mob tracks and shoots suspect near Pelham North Carolina
An unknown man accused of many crimes in rural Danville Virginia area was tracked by a mob and shot to death near Pelham North Carolina. The incident underscores violent frontier justice in the rural border region.
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Danville
Pelham
N. C
New Certificate Bills Gain Use in Shipping
After a month of use new certificate cotton bills of lading gain popularity with railroad and ship lines in New Orleans. Southern railroad began adopting certificates around September. European banks reject the certificates as protection for bills of lading, though bankers reportedly are not accepting them. Seagulls lack protection in Devonshire as a fisheries panel favors removing protection from their eggs and cites heavy damage to fisheries.
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New Orleans
Tamship Lines
Southern Railroad
Devonshire
Devon Sea Fisheries Comm Ta
Pall Mall Gazette
Hard Fate. Mere is no one so miserable in the Ss the umprepared man
Fragmentary text presents a bleak reflection on fate and vulnerability, mentioning unprepared individuals and a sense of collective misery. The garbled lines imply a somber mood without clear narrative details or identifiable events.
Trains Crash On Sharp Curve Kills Dozens In Illinois
A head on collision between local train No. 14 and excursion train No. 72 near Staunton resulted in 29 deaths and many injuries. Dispatchers orders and a sharp bend in the track led to the horrific wreck as bystanders and volunteers aided the devastated scene and identified victims.
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Staupton
Iiots
St. Louis
Staunton
Carlinville
H.C. Heinz & Bron
Prairie Oil & Gas to Challenge Oklahoma Tax Law
The Prairie Oil & Gas Company, Oklahoma branch of Standard Oil, plans to test the new corporation tax license in court claiming it discriminates against foreign and domestic firms. It values its Oklahoma holdings at 22,225 dollars but seeks a 19 00,000 dollar exemption, leaving 5,225,000 dollars subject to tax with an exact amount of 91 dollars offered, while the commission seeks 5,650 dollars based on capital stock proportion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Standard Oil
Guthrie
Okla
Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
Prairie Company
Penitentiary Cotton Profits Reported for Year
The Mississippi penitentiary reports net profits to the state totaling 178000 plus from cotton sales. It lists bales produced by farms, sales proceeds, and maintenance costs, with farm totals and per-bale prices leading to a statewide profit of 178225.37. The report details crops from Spattower Relsonwt Oakley Ranken Cas talia and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Nev. Lam
Neyland
Spattower
Talks Conservation King ManueI Flees Former Forester Opens Congress
At Atlanta Georgia the Southern Conservation Congress opened with Royal family figures taking refuge at Mafra Portugal. The speaker warned power monopolies control South water resources and the Appalachian forests offer vast development potential. He urged farmers to use contour planting to curb erosion and pressed Southern lawmakers to pass the forest bill in the coming Senate session.
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Atlanta
Gintrd Moehot
Southern Conservation Congress
South
Duke
General Electric
United States
Senate
Congress
Cotton seed prices rise as mills struggle to meet demand
In Memphis prices soar with local mills paying 25 dollars per ton for seed while receipts lag far behind. Mills run at a quarter capacity and several small out of town plants have shut down. In Starkville a Colorado Fuel mine explosion traps at least fifty one miners, with rescuers pressing to reach the depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tet
Aseed
Starkville
Col
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Indictments Filed Against Former Fidelity Trust Bookkeeper
Louisville authorities report grand jury returned thirteen indictments against August Rooke the former bookkeeper for Fidelity Trust Company accused of embezzling 1 140 009 dollars from the bank through sustained fraud and misappropriation spanning several years prior to his arrest.
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Louisville
August Rooke
Fidelity Trust Company
Portugal Revolt Declares Republic As King’s Palace Bombarded
London reports the long awaited revolution in Portugal has succeeded. Republicans now hold Lisbon, the royal standard is removed, and the flag of the new republic is raised. King Manuel may be prisoner as the army and navy back the shift. warships bombard the palace with a faint resistance.
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Petre
Wheeling
Genoa
Lisbon
Pall
Equallivan
London
Portugal
Lisbonia
Manuel
Rates Suspension Halts Freight Hike to Pacific Coast
Washington report says advances in transcontinental freight charges from the East to Pacific coast terminals, ranging from 5 to 10 cents per four hundred pounds, were suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission until February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Coast
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harvard athletics income tops $190K for 1909 10 year
Cambridge report shows Harvard Athletic Association total income from university athletics for the year ended July 10 1910 reached 190962 dollars 07 cents an increase over the previous period.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Athletic Association
Tragic shooting accident in Van Buren family
In Van Buren Arkansas a six year old girl dies after a pistol in a toddler's hands fires while the parents are in a field tending a younger sibling. The baby sister is found shot. the boy initially claims the girl injured herself with scissors. A physician confirms the bullet in the floor and the gun's empty shell, with the boy confessing.
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van Buren
Ark
Jim Carney
Cotton Belt Reports Moderate Deterioration in Cotton
New Orleans based Times-Democrat relay finds moderate deterioration across the cotton belt with boll weevil causing extensive damage in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Other insects noted in some areas and the ultimate crop outcome hinges on frost date. farmers plan to sell to cover debts and hold remaining cotton.
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New Orleans
Cotton Belt
Times-Democrat
Mikes
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Standard Oil Announces Global Campaign to Boost Oil Consumption
New York report states Standard Oil intends a worldwide campaign to increase refined oil consumption. It cites U S price drops as a catalyst and notes reduced tank and refinery prices in recent months as part of the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Ol
United States
Standard Company
Value of the Fair at Jack's State Event
The article promotes a state fair at Jack October OS to November 5 with lessons by experts drawn from farms of all sizes. It promises practical knowledge and profitable ideas from large plantations to small farms, stressing support for attendees to gain value from the event.
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Jack
Mississippi court convens to hear murder inquiry and crime
The court convened for a seven week term with Judge Miller presiding. The judge criticized violence and pledged a rigorous investigation into murders linked to gambling, cotton speculation, and armed crime, condemning pistol-toters as contributing to the crime wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwige Millers
Atee
Mixeissippi
Iim
Hilod Tigers
Oldest convict escapes from Parchman Farm
Jackson Ginger Levael, aged 62, was sentenced in Washington County in January 1908 to life for murder and now has escaped from Parchman Farm after serving nearly three years. He has never troubled guards and is among the state’s oldest inmates. A pardon petition to Governor Noel with favorable prospects was to be presented soon.
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Jackson
Ginger Levael
Washington
Parchman Farm
Sree
Hia Eotape
Tife
Noel
Gow
Railroad Right of Way Precedent in Supreme Court Review
Attorneys for Thomas B. Stuart and Charles A. Murray of Arapahoe County Colorado seek U S Supreme Court review of an Eighth Circuit ruling granting Union Pacific a 40 foot wide right of way through their land. The case could set a national precedent affecting property across Kansas Nebraska and Colorado. Also the protected cruiser Des Moines is ordered to Lisbon with Commander Luby to observe and report.
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Washington
Union Pacific Railroad
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Thomas B. Stuart
Charles A. Murray
Arapahoe County
Supreme Court of the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals
Eighth Circuit
Train No 18 wreck injures twenty in Murphy division
In Asheville NC Friday afternoon passenger train No 18 on the Murphy division of the Southern railway was wrecked for the second time in a week. Twenty people were injured with two listed as probably fatally hurt in the mishap near Murphy.
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Asheville
Murphy
Southern Railway
Chancery ruling on Belen drainage district upheld
Chancellor presiding in Washington county chancery court ruled the last legislature act creating the Belen drainage district to be constitutional. Arguments heard Thursday supported the contention. RK B Campbell, representing the district, plans appeal to the supreme court amid substantial issues.
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VT. No Thomas
Washington County
Mills seek tax cuts to restart operations in Wesson
Mississippi mills owners meet Capt J G Lyell Bank of Wesson president and local merchants. A committee will visit the mayor and aldermen to request tax reductions to encourage resumption of milling. Gov Noel pardons Bennie Holland and George Hooker and discharges Robert Garrison for meritorious conduct.
Evansville Faces Record Floods from Extreme Rainfall
Evansville Indiana endures unprecedented downpour as Saline River in Illinois surges thirty five feet in one day. Bridges float away and vast corn acreage floods. Local rainfall totals reach 5.05 inches in 26 hours, with widespread roadway washouts and damage estimated but not yet repairable.
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Evansville
Ind
Weather Bureau
Indiooa
Knotx
Uinois
Hatfield and Puckett Fatal Duel in Saloon
Henderson Kentucky reports Jim Hatfield, kin of the Hatfields, shot dead by fisherman John Puckett after a dispute over drink payment. Hatfield seized an old army bayonet and stabbed Puckett before Puckett fired once, killing Hatfield. Hatfield was a coal miner tied to the McCoyHatfield feud.
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Henderson, Ky
Jim Hatfield
Hatfield
John Puckett
Puckett
McCoy
merchants plan peanut crop push to replace cotton profits
A group of local merchants is launching a four move campaign to persuade customers to plant peanuts next year. They cite profitability from peanut oil production and expect peanuts to supplement or replace cotton. A business delegation will visit the Gloste TM peanut cluster to study operations.
State Farm Prospects Good For Mississippi Prison Crops
At the penitentiary trustees meeting Col LeRoy Taylor and Capt Wo A Montgomery reported on September crop conditions. They described excellent crop yields on state farms despite drought and bollworms, with plans to maximize cotton and diversify with sorghum molasses cane and other crops. Health and discipline among prisoners were sound, and reforms to self-sustainment were noted for Parchman and related facilities.
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LeRoy Taylor
Wo A. Montgomery
Otter Bay
Mississippi
South
Servean
Oakley
Belmont
Louisiana
Parchman
Fayette speaker urges peanut culture over cotton
In Fayette C. UV. Dalgres or Gloster urged farmers to substitute peanut culture for cotton. The speech was well received in the section where cotton had failed completely this season.
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Fayette
C. UV
Dalgres
Gloster
City sees valuation rise to eleven million nine hundred fifty two thousand five hundred ninety two dollars
In Jackson last year the total assessment was eleven million sixty seven thousand and this year it climbs to eleven million nine hundred fifty two thousand five hundred ninety two dollars an increase of eight hundred sixty five thousand four hundred fourteen dollars Dr K N Whithield state health board representative tours Rankin Simpson Covington Jefferson Davis and Lamar counties reporting hookworm prevalence among children and many adults in several schools.
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Jackson
K. N. Whithield
State Board of Health
Rankin
Simpson
Covington
Jefferson Davis
Lamar
Jefferson Davis County
Hattiesburg Council Passes School Bond Issue at Par
At a city council meeting bonds totaling 150.9 thousand dollars for normal school purposes were issued and sold at par to Roth Well & Co of Cincinnati. Forrest county issued 100 thousand dollars in bonds for the same purpose and has been offered above par. Funds will soon be in Hornetune banks for the normal trustees and bids for specifications are expected to be ready for bids to begin.
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Hattiesburg
Roth, Well & Co
Cincinnati
Forrest County
Hattlenbrre
Nomal
Jane
Ors
Persistent Collector Jackson Forgery Case Across State Lines
A disputed historic claim surfaced as state officials reviewed a long dormant case. KJ Smith pursued a contested payment to the state auditor and justice department, while a forgery conviction involving WR Glenn from Lowndes County influenced related petitions. Glenn forged a $5 check and returned funds before arrest.
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Jackson
Auctiow
KJ Smith
Poer
Justine Hur
Etate
Twerar Neel
Glenn
Lowndes
Como
Tia Ar
Education chief lauds Pearl River county progress
State Superintendent J N Powers addressed a large audience in Poplarville praising local education progress. He highlighted Pearl River Agricultural High School as among the next in line for strong support and noted the county’s advances in educational work.
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Poplarville
JN. Powers
Powers
Pearl River County
Pearl River Agricultural Wieck School
Howston to Host Biggest Chickasaw County Fair
The Chickasaw County Fair Association plans a large annual meeting promising the biggest event yet. They aim to make it an agricultural affair with top prizes for all oil products and strive to teach farming Versification. A major feature will be the exhibition of the Corn Club members' produce.
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Howston
Chickasaw County Fair Association
Hove
Corn Club
Health officials report no Wook wort cases in Jackson
State board of health representatives and city physicians have not found any Wook wort cases in Jackson despite examining scores of residents. Doctors believe the diarrhea outbreak is practically free of the disease based on tests so far.
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Jackson
State Board of Health
Rice crop boom sparks new Mississippi industry growth
In Woolville the ser Non of Mississippi reports a heavy harvest with a much higher export than expected. The favorable crop prompts large future plantings. A planter earned Cr Gustels on seventy five acres, highlighting an upcoming agricultural expansion. Meridian sees J Coleock sentenced to six months for assault on clerk John Hourdeaux. case appealed with bond set at $500.
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Woolville
Ser Non
Mississippi
Meridian
J. Coleock
Milton Dabney
John Hourdeaux
Olcock
Coleock
Queen & Crescent
Pascagoula Prepares Notable State Fair Exhibit Lead
Pascagoula in Jackson county will showcase a large exhibit at the State Fair in Jackson. The display features fruits nuts seafood and other soil and sea products gathered from the area with FLHL Lewis overseeing the fruits nuts stain and sea foods display.
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Pascagoula
Jackson County
Jackson
Flhl Lewis
Veterinary official reports tick eradication progress in two counties
Dr. Cooper Cartier of the North Mississippi veterinary service says the tick pest has been almost completely eradicated in Marshall and Benton counties under the livestock sanitary board.
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Cooper Cartier
United States Veterinary Iajetor
North
Mississippi
Livestock Sanitatory Board
Marshall
Benton
State Board Targets Unlicensed Druggists and Pharmacists
The State Board of Pharmaceutical Examiners campaigns against unlicensed druggists and pharmacists statewide. They urge county attorneys to enforce the law rigorously.
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State Board of Pharmaceutical Examiners
School Improvement Advocate Addresses Perry County Teachers
Susie V. Powell state organizer of the School Improvement Association of Mississippi spoke before the Perry County Teachers Institute on school improvement. Her address stirred interest and yielded practical ideas likely to bear fruit for years. A country school improvement association was organized.
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New
Augusta
Susie V. Powell
School Improvement Association of Mississippi
Perry County Teachers’ Institute
Travelers Day at Mississippi State Fair Planned by Mississippi Travelers
The Mississippi Travelers promote a large State Fair event led by President C. A. Benners and Secretary James B. Cooper. They issued thousands of posters urging members and traveling men to gather for a celebration in Jecheap of Saurgay on October 20.
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Jackson
Mississippi State Fair
Knights of the Grip
C. A. Benners
James 8. Cooper
Mississippi Travelers
Jecheap
Saurgay
Help Through Hindrance in Faith and Blessings
A BH Simpson reflection urges that hardship yields gifts. From trials that threaten to crush you comes possible victory and stronger faith. What seems like a stumbling block becomes a pillow for rest and a ladder to divine presence, revealing love and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH Simpson
Unfailing Trust and the Call to God’s Providence
A devotional urging believers to trust divine provision over personal worry. Spurgeon argues that God cares for souls and bodies alike, urging readers to relinquish burdens into the gracious hand of God and cease fretful self-reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
C. H Spurgeon
Nature's Gift and the Experimenter in Nature
A compact piece extols exploration of nature and science. It emphasizes mining mountains for gold and using electricity through experimentation to uncover wonder and utility. It frames discovery as earned by curiosity and practical testing.
Better the Hands That Ache from Toil
A compact proverb-like line extols steadiness of labor over the torment of inner trouble, praising workers who bear fatigue with dignity rather than courting distress of the soul.
The Resurrection of Jeeve Christ Declared Most Proven Fact
A bold claim marks the resurrection as history’s most proven event. The assertion centers on Jeeve Christ as the central figure, challenging conventional skepticism and inviting scholarly debate.
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Jeeve Christ
Post Toasties Delight Prompts Quick Breakfast Fix
A reader recalls the crisp fluffy bits of Post Toasties served with cream or milk. The cereal is praised as a ready to serve option direct from the package, sparking questions about breakfast or lunch usefulness.
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