Mississippi State Treasurer Lampton Reports Biennial Finances
State Treasurer Lampton presents the statistical portion of the biennial report covering fiscal years ending October 1 1902 and October 2 1903. Revenues show 1902 receipts of 1 911 019 33 and disbursements 2 479 307 74. 1903 receipts 2 985 927 05 and disbursements 2 620 666 89. Excess disbursements over receipts total 803 028 25, offset by beginning cash near 1 million. Major items include capitol construction and school distribution, with key revenue sources listed and details on the penitentiary reform and an oyster fund. Lampton urges a State depository law. The capitol stairs draw visitors. elevator and electrical engineer positions await capitol commission action as weather cools.
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Lampton
Statehouse
Treasury
Sunflower County
Mississippi
Forest Fires Ravage Meridian Area Fences and Timber
Fires north and east of Meridian devastate sections amid a prolonged drought. Reported damage includes extensive fence losses and heavy timber destruction.
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Meridian
Auditor Reports Pension Records Complete for State
The auditor says all pension reports are at his office and distribution won’t start for thirty to sixty days. The total number of stoners from the State isn’t yet released, but added names will boost the list by about 8 000 to 10 000.
Elders Lose Permit for Open Air Meetings in Vicksburg
The city council of Vicksburg rejected the petition of Mormon elders to hold public meetings citing strong local opposition. The decision follows months of muttered dissent as the elders began establishing a foothold in the community.
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Vicksburg
Capitol commission weighs desks for halls. old furniture favored
The commission's recent statement on buying desks for legislative halls appears premature. At last week's meeting the panel discussed possibly reusing the old desks for the next session and leaving funding for new equipment to the legislature.
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Capitol Commission
Kennedy Resigns as Simpson County Education Chief
State Superintendent Whitfield received notice that J. H. Kennedy resigned as county superintendent of education in Simpson County. After charges were filed before the State board, Kennedy’s resignation led to the dismissal of the charges this morning. The action may save him a good deal of trouble.
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Whitfield
J. H. Kennedy
Simpson County
Kennedy
State Board
Pitman Arrested for Counterfeiting in Columbus
A Columbus counterfeiter named Pitman was seized after passing twelve to fifteen counterfeit silver dollars and more were found on him. An employee of the Tombigbee mill, he is in the custody of United States Deputy Marshal Saunders.
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Columbus
Pitman
Tombigbee
United States
Saunders
Natchez Mardi Gras Association elects officers
The Natchez Mardi Gras Association re elected Hon. P. W. Mulvihill as president for a seventh term. Karl Lehmann is vice president James J. Cole secretary and J H Chamblis treasurer all chosen by acclamation. The finance committee reports a larger pledged fund than ever and a royal time is anticipated.
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Natchez
Meridian Clerk’s Association Fall Carnival Nears Success
The Clerk's Association of Meridian reports public subscription has raised the funds to cover costs. A firm date is pending with Thanksgiving Day likely for the big parade. The carnival will run for several days.
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Clerk’s Association of
Meridian
Trustees seek estimates for Deaf and Dumb Institute property
The Deaf and Dumb Institute trustees instructed the superintendent to obtain value estimates for the State street property in Jackson. This follows a legislative resolution. The property is likely to be sold next year with new buildings to be erected in the suburbs.
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The
Deaf and Dumb Institute
State Street
Jackson
Escape from DeSoto jail nets missing Thompson
Two prisoners, Martin Thompson and George Anderson, fled the DeSoto county jail in Hernando last week by breaking the lock. Anderson, jailed for stealing a cow, surrendered. Thompson, jailed for horse stealing, remains at large as authorities search for him.
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Martin Thompson
George Anderson
DeSoto County
Hernando
Thompson
Fire destroys Johnson gin and cotton near Jackson
A gin owned by J. W. Johnson seven miles from Jackson burned last week along with six bales of cotton and cotton seed. The loss is estimated at $2,000 with only scant insurance coverage.
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J. W. Johnson
Jackson
Mobile & Ohio to occupy new freight depot in Meridian
General Manager Chas S. Clark announces the Mobile and Ohio railroad will occupy its new freight depot in Meridian on November 1. The facility is valued at $100,000 and represents a major expansion for the railroad in the region.
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Chas, S. Clark
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Meridian
Choctaw Indians Headed to Indian Territory for Dawes Land
A carload of Choctaw Indians left Meridian last week for the Indian Territory to take possession of land allotted by the Dawes Commission during its session in that city.
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Meridian
Indian Territory
Dawes Commission
Coroner George Hallette Dies On Train Near Winterville
George Hallette coroner and ranger of Washington County and prominent Greenville citizen died suddenly on a Yazoo and Mississippi Valley train near Winterville while en route home. He had heart trouble and reportedly excited himself in catching the train. His remains were taken to Mobile for interment.
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George Hallette
Washington County
Greenville
Winterville
Hallette
Mobile
Ala
Bulgarians Mobilize Reserves After Frontier Incursions
Oct 12 dispatches describe Bulgaria ordering full mobilization of first and second class reserves in Kos Tendil and the Thirteenth Macedonian infantry amid Turkish provocations. Dnevik notes Turkish frontier aggressions and Bulgarian protests threaten delicate negotiations. About 20 000 refugees in Bulgaria with 12 000 in Bourgas Varna area. Near Dubnitza, 200 Bulgarian and four Ottoman officers killed in a fierce clash. Washington reports Beirut remains quiet as Rear Admiral Cotton visits the new governor general.
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Bulgaria
War Office
Kostendil
Dnevik
Bourgas
Varna
Rila
Samakov
Monastir
Dubnitza
Washington
Navy Department
Cotton
Beirut
Russia Ready for War Over Manchuria Claims
Vienna reports from two sources that Russia is preparing for possible war with Japan. An informant in St. Petersburg says hostilities may begin within days as Transcaspian rail traffic is crippled by mobilization and troops proceed toward the Far East.
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Vienna
Russia
Japan
Ately
St. Petersburg
Transcaspian
Samarkland
Far East
Transcaspia
Manchuria
Pacific
Russia Prefers War Over Compromised Corean Dispute
The Cologne Gazette cites a St. Petersburg dispatch saying Russia resists accepting the Corean modus vivendi. If Manchuria enters the conflict by Japan, Russia would rather go to war than yield. Signs include officers' families told to defer Port Arthur travel until 1904 due to incomplete accommodations. Japan has massed troops for aims beyond maneuvers.
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Berlin
Cologne Gazette
St. Petersburg
Russia
Manchuria
Japan
Port Arthur
Archbishop Kain Reported Near Death in Baltimore
Arch bishop Kain of St. Louis was reported unconscious at St Agnes’ sanitarium in Baltimore. He has suffered nervous and stomach disorders since May and recently developed appendicitis but could not undergo surgery. Physicians say there is no hope for recovery and the prelate is sinking.
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Baltimore
Kain
St. Louis
St. Agnes’ Sanitarium
Increased protection at White House adds city detective
Washington report states the executive office detective force grew with a plain clothes city detective. Described as big and muscular, he will watch for cranks seeking the president and act quickly, joining two long-time Secret Service officers on duty at the White House.
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Washington
White House
Secret Service
Denver to Host General Court Martial Trial in October
Gov Peabody announced a general court martial to convene in Denver on October 19 for the trial of military officers charged with irregularities.
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Denver
Col
Steamer Sunshine Strikes Snag and Sinks at Gunpowder Bar
Madison Ind Oct 12 The steamer Sunshine struck a snag and sank Sunday at Gunpowder bar No lives were lost. Efforts will be made to raise the boat though the cargo is nearly a total loss.
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Madison
Ind
Sunshine
Gunpowder Bar
Donohue Leaves Frisco System for Other Ventures
Jamee Donohue assistant general passenger agent of the Frisco system has resigned to pursue other business. He is expected to be succeeded by J C Dovrein district passenger agent at Joplin.
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Kansas City, Mo
Jamee Donohue
Frisco
J. C. Dovrein
Joplin
Missouri Battleship Trial Set for October 21
Washington October 12 The official trial of the battleship Missouri will be held on October 21. Captain W S Cowles, Roosevelt's brother in law, will command her as the first captain.
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Washington
Missouri
W. 5. Cowles
Roosevelt
Tillman Murder Trial Braces for Contested Testimony
In Lexington D C Oct 12 witnesses press rebuttal in the Tillman Gonzales murder trial. Jurors hear about political affiliations and character while both sides seek to impeach key defense witnesses Holzenback and Mitchell. Gun carrying locals crowd the courthouse as tensions rise with possible later clashes.
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Lexington
D. C
House of Representatives
Gary
James H. Tillman
N. G. Gonzales
Columbia State
Richard Holzenback
T. D. Mitchell
John D. Livingston
Orangeburg
P. HL. Nelson
Croft
Livingston
Col. Bellinger
Col
Mitchell
State
Defense
Heine
Tillman
August Fischer
Mr. Gonzales
Jim
Gonzales
Holzenbach
Veterans Win Right to Vote in Leavenworth County
The Kansas Supreme Court reversed Cory vs. Spencer, granting 3,000 veterans at the National Military Home the right to vote as Leavenworth County citizens. The ruling will influence the First district contest next year. Latest Menace by Labor follows: unions threaten to pull $300,000,000 from banks unless anti boycott suits are dropped, says AFL vice president Thomas I Kidd after reviewing recent damage suits.
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Topeka, Kas
Supreme Court
Cory
Spencer
Leavenworth
National Military Home
Leavenworth County
Chicago
Organized Capital
Employers’ Association
Thomas I. Kidd
American Federation of Labor
American Anti-Boycott Association
Employers’ Associations
British Gunners Toasted at White House Reception
Washington October 12 President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted the Hon ourable Artillery Company of London the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston and the Minute Men of Washington for an elaborate afternoon reception. Lord Denbigh led a parade observed by Col. Symons Naval aids and Mrs Roosevelt.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Honourable Artillery Company
London
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
Minutemen
Washington Society
Lord Denbigh
White House
Thomas W. Symons
Col. Symons
W. S. Cowles
Cowles
East Front
Honors to Gen Hamilton in Washington events
Lieut Gen Ian Hamilton of the British army arrived in Washington and met Col H A Greene. He dined with Acting Secretary of War Oliver and Gen Johnson and will visit Gettysburg, Antietam, and Fort Meyer with a dinner hosted by the president later this week. He served with Lord Roberts and was Kitchener's chief of staff. Reports say Lipton packing firm may have been sold for 320000, denied by Lipton's Chicago manager.
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Washington
Ian Hamilton
H. A. Greene
Gen
Corbin
Hamilton
Oliver
Johnson
Gettysburg
Ohio Monument
Antietam
Fort Meyer
Gen. Hamilton
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Gen. Kitchener
German Missionary Homeyer Wounded in China Sailors
A Canton dispatch to the Cologne Gazette reports German missionary Homeyer and a woman mortally wounded in south China by revolver shots from pirates. In Belgrade, Oct 11, Alex Machin, once minister of public works and tied to the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga, is named commander of the Belgrade and Danube division.
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Cologne
Canton
China
Homeyer
Belgrade
Servia
Alex. Machin
Alexander
Draga
Belgrade and Danube
Death of Virginia landowner William Howarth at 68
William Howarth aged 68 died Saturday in Chandlerville Illinois. A wealthy land owner he held county offices and leaves a family.
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William Howarth
Virginia
Chandlerville
Indictments Over Naturalization Frauds Hit Missouri Officials
W A Morrow assistant private secretary to Gov. Dockery Thomas E Barrett former St Louis court of appeals marshal and Joseph J Gillick Democratic precinct committeeman face ten indictments each totaling 40 counts for aiding and abetting naturalization frauds and conspiracy A separate conspiracy indictment also names Gillick Bond amounts set for Morrow 12000 for Barrett 4000 Trial dates fixed for early November with defense counsel Fred W Lehmann in place.
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St. Louis
W. A. Morow
Alexander M. Dockery
Thomas E. Barrett
Joseph J. Gillick
Morrow
Barrett
Gillick
Gov. Dockery
al” Morrow
Morow
Cook
Jefferson City
Adams
United States Circuit Court
John 8. Elliot
Boonville
Harvey W. Salmon
Clinton
Festus J. Wade
Murray Carleton
St. Louis Transit Co
Fred W. Lehmann
Tudzo—Han
Fayette Old Settlers Reunion Honors Longtime Residents
Vandalia Illinois October 11 old settlers of Fayette county held their annual reunion. Francis Binyon age 103 received a new hat while Martha Mitchell age 85 won a rocking chair. Mary Ballinger honored as mother of 17 children received a dress pattern. John and Mrs Henninger celebrated 56 years married earning blankets. Lucy Brown age 70 won a pair of scissors for carding and spinning exhibition.
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Vandalia
Ill
Fayette County
Francis Binyon
Martha Mitchell
Mary Ballinger
John B. Henninger
Lucy Brown
Patrolmen and saloon owner fined for craps shooting
In St Louis on October 11 a jury found Patrolmen John Glynn William Timke and Charles F Campbell of the Ninth district and Michael Hogan and Thomas Barry guilty of shooting craps in Hogan's saloon at Jefferson and Cass avenues. The three patrolmen and Barry were fined 25 and costs, Hogan was fined 100 and costs. The defense allegedly involved perjury.
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St. Louis
John Glynn
William Timke
Charles F. Campbell
Ninth District
Michael Hogan
Thomas Barry
Hogan
Jefferson and
Cass Avenues
Court of Criminal Correction
Missouri Supreme Court Opens Term Over Ed Butler Appeal
Missouri supreme court in Jefferson City opens its term with the case of Ed Butler on appeal from Boone County. Butler is serving a three year penitentiary sentence after a bribery conviction. Meanwhile in Denver a coal miners strike appears inevitable after refusals to confer with the miners' union. The potential strike could involve 23,000 workers across Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Utah and surrounding areas.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Supreme Court
Ed Butler
Supreme Court
Boone County Circuit Court
Denver
Col
United Mine Workers’ Executive Committee
Indianapolis
Colorado Fuel & Iron Co
Victor Fuel Co
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Utah
Hall Arrested in Helena on Embezzlement Charge
Helena Montana October 11 George Fred Hall wanted in Omaha on a liquor company embezzlement charge has been arrested here while working in a butcher shop and he admits his identity.
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Helena
Mont
George Fred. Hall
Omaha
Mrs A J Smetena Hangs Baby Then Herself in Jail
Cedar Rapids report says Mrs A J Smetena wife of the night jailer at police headquarters hanged her one year old daughter and herself Friday night. Insanity caused by ill health was the causa.
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Cedar Rapids
Mrsa
A. J. Smetena
Causa
Diet and bathing urged to curb young women’s suicides
Dr J G Kiernan argues that deaths from love among young women reflect poor diet and inadequate bathing facilities. He warns against ice cream excess and emphasizes nourishing food, cleanliness, and a balanced lifestyle to reduce nerve strain and melancholic self destructive urges amid adolescence.
Erie’s Dickens Drought Stuns Visiting Pennsylvanian
A Philadelphia traveler touring Erie, Pennsylvania, discovers no Dickens works in any of the town’s bookshops or department stores, noting the city’s century-plus age yet absence of Charles Dickens. He laments the shortage and questions local literary awareness.
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Lake Erie
Gen
Anthony Wayne
Anthony
Cant
Gridley
Olympia
Dewey
Montojo
Manila Bay
Erie
Pennsylvania
Pennsstienigeno
Axer
Philadelphia Telegraph
Philadelphia
City Library
Andrew Carnegie
Dickens
Dombey and Son
Eric
DelaWare
Nick Carter
Dombey
Boz
Philadelphian
Dangers of quick riches and work ethic criticized
The passage laments semi gambling as a lure to impatience with hard work. It contrasts men who would rather be supported by the government or relatives with those who toil, take pride in earning a living, and view death as a debt to nature alongside the Century’s warning.
Visitors rise at Arch House in Carlyle birthplace
Ecclefechan relies on the Carlisle route with slow trains and sees growing interest in Carlyle. During the past year Arch House hosted 1,470 visitors, up 232 from the prior year, the highest since opening.
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Ecclefechan
Carlisle
Carlyle
Westminster Gazette
Where the Sparrows Congregate
Describes sparrows flocking at the London zoological gardens where grain fed to captive birds attracts large numbers, creating a near plague-like assemblage.
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London Zoological Gardens
France's First Huntress and Rambouillet Estates
Sterling Heilig profiles the dowager Duchess d Uzes known as the first huntress of France. At Bonnelles she hosts hunts on a vast 60 000 acre Rambouillet forest reserve guiding royal visits and Parisian society while the president is often kept from the hunt and military uniforms are limited.
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Vladimir
Alexis
Rambouillet
France
d'Uzes
Duchess d'Uzes
Bonnelles
Duches de Luynes
de Brissac
Tramps in Missouri and the West’s Work Camps
A vivid excerpt notes western cities wage harsh anti tramp campaigns while farms, mills, and railroads seek unskilled labor. It claims fifty arrests weekly in Kansas City during summer and describes alternative labor camps as a path to steadier wages and improved roads under foremen.
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Mississippi
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Denver
Leslie
Kansan
Allie
Doctors Should Demand Immediate Payment to Curb Night Calls
A German medical periodical argues doctors face fewer late-night requests if patients are required to pay upfront. It contends the poor—who struggle to settle bills—tend to summon physicians at night even when not urgently needed.
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N. Y
Post
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
N. G. Conybear
Lipton
Federal Grand Jury
W. A. Morrow
Fayette
Clinois
Craps-Shooters
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