Charity Hospital reports September admissions and October totals
Dr. McLean presents September figures for the State Charity Hospital showing 164 admissions and 14 deaths, with 11 operatives and a 5 percent operative mortality overall since June 1. The full period totals through October 1 list 609 admissions, 31 deaths, and 11 operative deaths, praising the institution's record.
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McLean
New State Charity Hospital
New State Institution
Ortober
Tax on official salaries under income act debated
Legal scholars question whether state officers earning over 2500 dollars a year are taxable under the 1912 income tax law. The debate cites potential exemptions for salaries of governor treasurer attorney general and other high officials, raising issues of constitutional rights and possible future litigation.
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Jackson
Missinaippi Aml
United States
Swort
Elle Laaurer
Impreme
Banner Year For All Crops With Record Yields
Washington reports the October crop outlook from the Crop Reporting Board shows record or near record yields across oats, Batley, rye, hay, potatoes, and spring wheat. Totals project 1.016 billion bushels overall with final production forecasts for wheat and other staples based on planted areas and current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ite
Ite Bureau of Statistics
Wis
KATZ
Mass political shifts signal possible Democratic gain in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts analysis shows rising Democratic turnout and Republican splits amid Wilsons tour and a third term movement. Primary comparisons reveal Democrats expanding their margin while Republicans lose ground, suggesting a potential shift in the 1912 race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Wilson
England
Foss of Massachu
Sueeo
Sate
Roosevelt
Les
Massachuts
United Republican Party
Roosevelt Denies Trust Program Crafted by Trust Allies
Colonel Roosevelt rejects claims that his trust program was shaped by men with trust ties. The country recalls George W. Perkins retiring from J. P. Organ & Co. and outlining a plan to regulate trusts in essentials like the Roosevelt program as his administration pursued dissolving Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
J. P. Organ & Co
Standard Oil
That Invisible Empire and Its Roosevelt Era Network
A fiery critique links Penrose Archbold and Penrose actions to an invisible empire backed by Roosevelt Harriman Perkins Cromwell and Panama interests. The piece labels a hidden alliance shaping policy and business, asserting a broad, coordinated effort to curb this influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Penrose
Mr. Archbold
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Harriman
George W. Perkins
Harvester Trust
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama
Wilson Pleases the People with a Campaign of Service
Gov. Wilson conducts a presidential campaign built on dignity fairness and sincerity. Western appearances draw large, serious audiences who judge his program of national work. The public trusts his readiness to respect the presidency and avoid personal bickering. They believe he belongs in the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Wilson
White House
Tariff graft fuels bloated fortunes and trust power
The Chicago Journal argues the tariff creates opportunities for trusts to exploit the public, inflate prices, and fund political corruption. It urges voters to elect Governor Wilson and a Democratic congress to cut off the tariff graft and curb wealthy promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Democratic Congress
Chicago Journal
Bull Moose Party Faces Defeat After November 5
The Baltimore American notes that a party formed to advance one man’s ambitions cannot endure his loss and predicts a future funeral for the bull moose following the November 5 outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Roosevelt Memory and Archbold in White House Visit
The text questions President Roosevelt’s memory noting his recall of some visitors while forgetting others. It suggests Archbold’s priority in requesting an interview and references Rockefeller Jr. and a broader political shift as Progressives are removed from the Republican fold and align with Governor Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Archbold de Siréd
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Archbold
White House
Republican Party
Wilson
Land Company Charter Approved Despite Attorney General Note
Governor Brewer quietly approves the charter of the Black River Land Company, despite the attorney general’s disapproval of its compliance with public policy on agricultural land held by corporations. The act’s restrictive provisions take effect November 2, 1932, and Brewer declines to preemptively enforce them, sticking to the letter of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Black River Land Company
Cov
Brewer
Gov. Brewer
Charter Planting Company
Greenwood
Maryland Printing Company
Schlater
Miss
Dedicatory Exercises Held for Oktibbeha High School
In Long View seven miles west of Starkville the dedicatory rites of the Oktibbeha county agricultural high school drew a large crowd. Prof. W. E. Smith, Mississippi rural schools superintendent, delivered the principal address on agricultural progress and practical farm-school methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkville
Oktibbeha County
Chickasaw County Fair Opens With Parade and Strong Attendance
Houston report notes the first Chickasaw County Fair opened with a parade led by Swaim's brass band. About 2,000 people paid admission to the grounds, and organizers said the fair is the best the association has had.
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Houston
Swaim
Bank cashier Jones Disappears After Embezzling About 10000
Jackson C. E. Jones, cashier of the Bank of Meadville, is missing after allegedly converting about ten thousand dollars to cotton futures and vanishing from the city. Police seek information on his whereabouts and any linked transactions.
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Jackson
C. E. Jones
Bank of Meadville
Alfalfa Findings Shared From North Mississippi Study
Mr C T Ames of the Holly Springs experiment station sent to the agricultural experimental station a copy of a short pamphlet detailing results with alfalfa in the brown loam region of north Mississippi.
Agricultural College faces student funding clamor at A and M
In Jackson the issue of financing for Mississippi college students grows as the new president of the Agricultural and Mechanical College confronts pressure from young Mississippians seeking work study options. Meanwhile colored capital is backing local enterprises as the Union Guarantees and Insurance Company of Mississippi buys 25 000 dollars in road bonds across counties.
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Agricultural College
The
Jackson
Union Guarantees and Insurance Company of Mississippi
Colored Capitalista
Law Defect in Plantations Shapes Corporate Holdings
The article argues that despite a new legislature restricting plantation land holding corporations effective November 1, 1912, the movement to form these organizations continues. It suggests capitalists believe the act’s restrictions may not endure Supreme Court scrutiny.
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Jackson
Supreme Court
Beauvoir Solidiers Home Board Meets for Quarterly Inspection
The Beauvoir Solidiers Home board of directors held a Friday and Saturday session. An inspection of dormitories hospital barn dairy and grounds satisfied cleanliness and sanitary conditions. There are 205 inmates with room for ten to fifteen more in new dormitories. Ten new applicants were approved though entry awaits vacancies. The general health is good and the institution is in prosperous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauvoir
Board of Directors
Beauvoir Solidiers
Suit for damages filed over auto accident injuries
Mrs Naomi H Clarke sues the Mississippi Central railroad in Adams County circuit court for 50000 dollars claiming injuries from a February 27 crash when a freight train struck the automobile she shared with her husband, tossing it from the track. Clinton officials announce stock prizes for counties with top cattle dip totals.
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Natchez
Adams County
Naomi H. Clarke
Mississippi Central Railroad
Medical Examiners to Meet in Jackson 1912
Dr W W Smithson secretary of the Mississippi state board of health announces examinations for license to practice medicine will be held in Jackson on Tuesday and Wednesday October 22 and 23 1912. Cotton moves west of town as C C Wileford sells staple cotton to a local buyer for 22 cents per pound.
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Jackson
W. W. Smithson
Mississippi State Board of Health
Miss
West Point
C. C. Wileford
Morgan Refused War Loan by Morgan & Co
New York reports that Turkish authorities sought a 50 000 loan from Morgan & Co to fund war against Turkey’s Balkan allies. Banks refused, demanding peace with Italy and suppression of the Balkan uprising. Other banks may loan if Turkey pursues peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Turkey
Balkans
Tota Soan
Morgan & Co
Italy
Catholic Men Protest Profanity Parade In Columbus
In Columbus Ohio Holy Name Society members marched in silence through main streets as a protest against profanity. The Trinity Episcopal chimes sounded for the Catholics. At St Joseph Cathedral they knelt and renewed vows against profanity after Bishop Hartley spoke.
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Columbus, O
Holy Name Society
Trinity Episcopal Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Hartley
Road work by citizens speeds Clintonville access
In La Crosse Wisconsin an alliance of public spirited citizens built three miles of highway into Clintonville in a single day. Members donated funds materials and labor to complete the stretch from the west, showcasing community effort and civic spirit.
Murder Two Farmers in North Vernon Home
Charles and John McQuaid, wealthy farmers, were murdered by two thieves in their North Vernon Indiana home. A crippled sister was left helpless as she witnessed the killings.
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North Vernon
Ind
Charles
John McQuaid
McQuaids
Twin freaks of human anatomy Die in Columbus County
The Wilmington report notes the death of one of the famed twins known as Millie and Chris tine. Born into slavery in Columbus County and educated worldwide, the pair reportedly died within hours of each other at the old homestead, aged about 60, a historical medical curiosity seen by scientists and royalty alike.
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Wilmington
Millie
Christine
Queen Victoria
Columbus County
Roosevelt Shot by Insane Man in Milwaukee
Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the breast by an apparently deranged assailant as he entered a Milwaukee hotel to speak at an auditorium. Roosevelt delivered a speech despite the wound, then was taken to an emergency hospital. The gunman, Jobin Sehrwnk of New York, left a manifesto opposing a third term, and a poem with threats linked to McKinley and Roosevelt.
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Milwaukee
Theodore Roosevelt
Gilpatrick
Ballet Strick
Spower
I. Strattton
McKinkey Au
Themfort Roosevelt
F.dayn
Mir McKinley
Japan
Nogi
America
President Taft Inspects Fleet on the Mayflower
President Taft stood on the Mayflower's bridge with Secretary Meyer and inspected a fleet of war vessels along fifteen miles of the Hudson. He commented that everyone should be proud of that fleet as the armada passed by and returned to its anchorage.
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New York
Taft
Meyer
United States
Hudson River
Naked chase ends with hotel door trap
Chicago police report: George W H Ruggles awoke in his hotel room to a burglar, pursued the thief through the hall, but the intruder escaped as the door latched behind Ruggles. The bare guest was assisted by hotel staff and escorted to a truck room before police arrived.
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George WH
Ruggles
Pan
Muggles
Hard Jack Rose Story Links Becker to Rosenthal Murder
New York report outlines former Police Lieutenant Becker allegedly plotting Herman Rosenthal's murder. Self confessed accomplices Bridgie Webber and Marty Vallow corroborate. Webber claims Becker planned to kill Rosenthal if he encountered him. Webber says Becker slowed his car near the Hotel Cabrine on Broadway to check for Rosenthal.
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New York
Jack” Rose
Becker
Herman Rosen
Withers
Webber
Marty Vallow
Rosenthal
Ale Jared
Broadway
H Rosenthal
Montenegro Army Attacks Turkish Position at Podgoritza
The Montenegrin army opened war on Wednesday by attacking a Turkish position opposite Podgoritza. Prince Peter fired the first shot signaling a line-wide artillery duel. Within 21 minutes five Turkish guns were silenced and they retreated from Mount Planinitzw by noon the Turks had evacuated the mountain.
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Podgoritza
Montenegro
Turkey
Eter
Nicholas
Mount
Greek ultimatum to Turkey risks general Balkan war
London authorities say war in the Balkans may be delayed but Greece has given Turkey a 21 hour ultimatum to release seized Greek vessels. A Turkish refusal is expected to trigger recall of the Greek minister and likely war between Greece and Turkey.
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London
Balkana
Greece
Turkey
Turish
Lexington stallion Rocksand sold to French syndicate for 150000
Lexington reports Rocksand the Belmont stallion, at Belmont stock farm, sold to a French syndicate led by Cheri Halbronn for 150000. Belmont had bought the horse in England six years ago for 120000. Boston court voids a 2900000 trust from Mary Baker Eddy will for the Christian Science Church denomination.
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Lexington
Belmont
Rocksand
Cheri Halbronn
England
Boston
Mary Baker Eddy
The
Christian Science Church
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Postmaster General Orders Record Scale Purchases
Hitchcock issued the largest single order for scales to date to equip the parcels post service. The $77,300 supply will outfit 200 large offices and branches with automatic springless scales, 10,000 smaller offices with high grade beam scales, and other offices with spring balances, each with four capacity.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Bloody Battle in Penitentiary Rages in Rawlins Wyoming
Fierce prison battle leaves two dead as twenty prisoners escape and clash with guards in Rawlins. Citizens armed for defense patrol streets while state troopers are sought. fugitives flee toward hills as a deputy sheriff and others attempt to quell the riot.
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Rawlins
Wyo
State Penitentiary
Showte
Ertiwens
Yum Tem
Carey
Charles Stressner
Deel
Hugh Ragner
Predict Big Grain Exports Rise in North America
American and Canadian breadstuffs exports surge as clearances last week indicate both countries will play a major role in the current crop year. Advices from Chicago on Saturday say Canada will offer higher wheat quantities and shipments are likely to surpass prior records.
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United States
Canada
Chicago
Rebels hold up passenger train 150 miles south of Paso
Rebels rifle a mail train near Paso, El Paso broker Cameron kidnapped for ransom or to halt cattle imports. A Mexican passenger was also detained as the disturbance spread. Louisian Suffragettes plan education campaign ahead of spring primaries to gauge support for women's suffrage.
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Paso
Tex
Cameron
el Paso
United States
New Orleans
Louisiana
Adel bank cashier shot to death by wife at home
M A Crosby, cashier of the Bank of Adel, was shot and killed last night at their Adel residence by his wife Mrs Crosby. The couple reportedly acted together in this fatal shooting.
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Adel, Ga
M. A. Crosby
Bank of Adel
Crosby
Law Officers Misled Over Northern Oklahoma Heist
In northern Oklahoma a gang of four masked men raided Kansas City Southern trains near Poteau and Hattield, wounding Merrill Burgett after a attempted ambush. A second hangup prompted by a confession led Sheriff Noble to halt the manhunt and regroup as dawn broke.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Carnion
Poteau
Oklo
Kansas City Southern
Kansas Cay Southern
Hatteld
Potter
Polk County
Merrill Burgett
Cosch
Sont
Southwest
George Noble
Leyte Cotunty
Okla
Lange Poses
Bamdite
Wieter
Mower
Luther Reynolds
Sherif Gilstrap
Stigeber
Okie
Ated
Potean
Sheriff Noble
Reynolis Savt
Reynolds
Inheritance Tax Paid On Astor Estate After Titanic Death
A payment of 9150 from the Col. John Jacob Astor estate is received by the New York State Comptroller as a temporary inheritance tax rebate. The estate is valued around 75 million dollars, with final tax due after settlement. This is the largest inheritance tax payment on a single estate since the law began 27 years ago, nearly a third of that year's total.
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Albany
Salemer
John Jacob Astor
Enter
Question of Taft power to compel banks for money trust probe
In Washington the issue of whether President Taft can compel national banks via the comptroller of the currency to supply information for the money trust investigation has been sent to Attorney General Wickersham for an opinion. Samuel Untermeyer pressed for broad data from banks while Taft debated his authority to require banks to reinstate loans and related transactions.
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Washington
Taft
Boose “Money Trust
Wickersham
Samuel Untermeyer
Secret Service Finds New Counterfeit $20 Note
Chief Willte of the secret service announces the discovery of a new counterfeit twenty dollar note imitating a Mesa County National Bank issue from Junction Colorado and bearing a Washington portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willte
Secret Service
Mesa County National Bank of
Junction
Colo
Dover Abandoned After Beaching Near St Johns Bar
The American steamer Dover ran aground on the beach while trying to reach St. Johns Bar in Jacksonville Florida and has now been abandoned.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Dover
St. John’s Bar
Four More Troops Ordered to Augusta for Streetcar Strike
Gov. Brown directed four additional companies of troops to Augusta Ga to preserve order in case a general strike by street railway workers is declared, as tensions rise over the ongoing labor dispute.
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Augusta
Gov. Brown
Wilson Baby Wins in Franklin County Show
Three month old Woods row Wilson the son of Mac Wilson a Franklin County farmer wins first prize in the baby show contest at Czerk amid four legged entries.
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Ft. Smith
Woods Row Wilson
Mac Wilson
Franklin County
Czerk
Legn
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U. D.C
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