Mississippi Farm Profile Highlights Lumy-Lundy Property
The report tours W. Lumy’s Lexington farm four five years after purchase noting a seven room cottage, orchard of five acres with fruit trees and berries, a well-kept stock area, and multiple jacks and mares. It praises labor efficiency, praise of self sufficiency, and the broader Mississippi push toward independent farming and industrial ventures including a new sawdust to alcohol plant at Hattiesburg.
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Mississippi
Holmes County
Lumiy
the Times
Mersing
Sam Stigler
Mr. W. & Lumiy
Lexington
Texas
Prince Jr
Hands
Cortez
Vamduke
Lumly
Lundy
Lex
Mr. Landy
Tle
Southland
South
Raed
Escaped Inmate Killed by Train Near Jackson
Charles Carraway the deaf former inmate who killed Dr. Preston A. Collins and was later committed to the Mississippi State insane asylum was run down by a train after escaping Sunday. His body was found on tracks south of Jackson as searchers failed to locate him earlier. reports suggest his death followed a long illness of hearing impairment. A separate note reports rising state property values by millions, with rail and telegraph assets excluded. Other items mention a preliminary survey for a potential Southern railway branch from Vicksburg to Beeson and its secrecy by surveyors.
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Charles Carraway
Preston A. Collins
Jadion
Asyem
Carraway
Jackson
Collins
Houston County Farm Family Slain as Suspect Arrested
Farmers near Houston Missouri, Barny Parsons his wife and three children were killed in a wagon attack tied to a land sale dispute. Suspect Joshua Hamilton was jailed after a confessed slaying chain that saw Parsons shot clubbed and the family dumped in Big Piney Creek.
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Houston
Barney Parsons
Parsons
Hamilton
Missouri
Jooah Hamilton
Hamiton
Big Piney Creek
Sahermes
Theoughet
Seth
Wore
Heaton
Parnes
Texas County
Sorthern
Hamilton Aler
Cotton tax and liquor voting survey in Mississippi notes
The Hinds County Cotton Association levies ten cents per bale to fund current expenses. Mayor Griffith of Vicksburg says he will oppose liquor licenses for mixed race bars if petitioners indicate such plans. Gov. Vardaman asks district election commissioners to prepare a primary under general law to pick a district attorney nominee. Lafayette Camp UCV Oxford awards Confederate monument contract aimed for May 1, 19. A bee is planned at the south gate of the Unterd courthouse square.
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Hinds County Cotton Association
Griffith
Vicksburg
Vardaman
Twelfth
Lafayette Camp
U.C. V. of
Oxford
Unterd
Hundreds perish as Hankow burns at Hongkong wharf
The British steamer Hankow from Canton caught fire at 3 10 am while moored at a Hongkong wharf. Hundreds of Chinese passengers burned to death and the cargo destroyed. All European passengers and crew were saved. The vessel, owned by China Navigation Company of London, was built in Glasgow and measured 208.5 feet in length with a 423 foot beam and 152 depth. Fire crews acted quickly but many perished in the panic as others leaped into the water.
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Hongkong
Canton
The
China Navigation (A of
London
Gisgow
Covington County Courthouse Plans Move to Collins Site
W. & Holl, an architecture firm led by Jackeoe, completes plans for Covington County courthouse to be built at Collins after a compulsory move from Williamsburne. A. M. Marron of Natchez was accidentally shot while hunting when he rested a hammerless gun against a persimmee tree.
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W. & Holl
Covington County
Collins
de. A. M. Marron
Natchez
Cubans Question U S Exit Timing
Citizens in Cuba press officials seeking a clear timetable for when the United States will withdraw. The inquiry centers on policy changes and potential timelines affecting bilateral relations.
Taft Declines Timing of Cuban Withdrawal
Taft told a Cuban commission he cannot outline U S policy further than his provisional government proclamation. He said departure depends on achieving a fair, honest election and a stable Cuban government. Cubans can hasten the process by pursuing credible elections. The peace commissioners support building conditions for stable governance.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Ube Ume
Mittee
Gov. Taft
Bacon
Charles E. Magoos
Mr. Taft
Alfredo Zayas
Yam
Great Demand for Money Drives New York Crop Movement
The Interior continues to draw on New York for cash via express, with this week’s excess receipts near 1.5 million dollars. New York exchange to Chicago has weakened, signaling ongoing pressure on New York for crop movement. Analysts note the bank of England rate rise ends the import of guild, and treasury deposits of 260 are mentioned as a factor.
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New York
Express
New York Exchange
Chicago
Bank of England
Treasury
Severe cold and frost hit eastern regions and cotton crop damage
A winter storm swept the east and south with record cold. Four below in Elkins West Virginia and Mount Weather at freezing marked extreme lows. Cotton in Oklahoma and Indian Territory suffered heavy damage, many bolls unripe, yield potentially halved per acre.
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New York
Elkins
W. Va
New York State
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginias
Mount Weather
Lake Sueperier
Olahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Georgia Faces Heavy Cotton Loss Amid Cold Snap
Atlanta leaders estimate Georgia suffered vast cotton losses from the cold snap with figures ranging from zero to fifty thousand bales. President Harvie Jor and officials of the Southern Cotton Association note the toll by Wednesday night.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Harvie Jor Aoe
Southern Cotton Association
Figures on California fruit shipments released
Los Angeles report shows California citrus crop valued at about 50 million with freight charges consuming roughly one third. To date about 28 thousand cars of fruit have left the state. most paid freight and icing. Carriers received about 10 million. orange shippers got about 20 million with growers receiving 7.5 million.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Cotton Damaged by Frost Across Border States
Cotton in northern Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee suffers frost damage as reports indicate reduced yields and quality across the three states. Officials warn of potential price impacts for growers and mills though no statewide figures are yet released.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
New Yorker T. Washington Calls for Ridding Crime and Loafing
In a speech before the Afro-American association Washington urges the Black race to shun criminals and loafers. He emphasizes calm judgment during disturbance and says all influence should push for decent lawful citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baker T. Washington
Afro-American Association
Rockefeller Gifts for Washington Negro YMCA Building
John D. Rockefeller has made a conditional gift of 25.4 million dollars for a building to house the Negro branch of the Washington YMCA. The announcement states the contribution supports facilities for African American community outreach and youth services in the capital.
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Rockefeller
Washington, D. C
John B. Rockefeller
Washington Young Men's Christian Association
Duluth Steamer James Laughlin Delivers Record Wheat Float
The bio steamer James Laughlin moved a wheat car, a rare float for the era, earning 24 cents a bushel to Buffalo. The event marks one of the earliest large scale grain transports by steam power on the harbor.
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Duluth
Minn
James Laughlin
Buffalo
Mayor appeals for Vicksburg hosts for Illinois visitors
Mayor Griffith calls on citizens to open their homes to Illinois visitors arriving in the latter part of the month to attend the dedication of the Illinois monument at the Vicksburg National Memorial.
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Griffith
Illinois
Vicksburg
Vicksburg National Mill
Atmospheric ash from volcano stirs panic at theater
From October to October 19 St Thomas reported thick volcanic ash similar to Mont Pelee levels. In Chicago the Haymarket theater faced a near disaster as fire plugs failed and a panic nearly spread while the venue was full to capacity.
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St. Thomas
Mont Pelee
Chicago
Haymarket
Court term postponed to January for farming needs
By order of Judge Dunn the Montgomery county circuit court term scheduled for October 14 at Winona was postponed to January 1 to allow farmers time to tend to crops needing immediate attention.
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Dunn
Montgomery County
Winoma
Iceland Railway Plan Linked to Copenhagen Decision
The Denmark backed Iceland project will build a railroad from Reykjavik spanning about 45 miles through a fertile region. Earlier plans referenced an American road proposal.
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Iceland
Copenhagen
Reykavik
Tragic Iron Mountain Fast Mail Wreck Near Carondelet
A 60 mph crash at Carondelet curve at 316 am killed engineer John Casper who began his first fast mail run 17 minutes earlier. Fireman Peter Rafferty, recently injured in a February wreck, was seriously scalded. Nine mail clerks suffered injuries as the train attempted to make up time.
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St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Carondelet
John Casper
Peter Rafferty
Tutwiler Opens First Class Hoop Factory
Tutwiler plans a new hoop factory to employ about forty workers and produce coiled elm hoops, signaling a local industrial expansion and job growth.
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Tutwiler
Secretary of State Bacon and Funston Sail From Cuba
Secretary of State Bacon and an Funston sailed from Cuba after their labors were completed. The government of Cuba was turned over to Gov. Magoon in a simple manner.
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Bacon
An Funston
Cuba
Magoon
Episcopal college fund in Mississippi plan begins
The committee appointed by Bishop Bratton to raise 109000 dollars for a new Episcopal college in Mississippi has taken initial steps. Twenty five members were named to lead the effort and organize fundraising activities.
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Mississippi
Richest Woman in Germany Weds Krupp Heiress
Berlin Fraulein Bertha Krupp, Germanys wealthiest woman, marries army officer Gustav Von Bohlen and Halbach. The bride distributes $180000 among Krupp gun works employees.
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Germany
Berlin
Fraulein
Bertha Krupp
Gustav von Bohlen
Halbach
Krupp
Railroad tariff form undecided by Interstate Commission
Washington reports that members of the Interstate Commerce Commission do not expect to determine the form of tariffs to be published by railroads and filed with the commissioners for several weeks.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Adams County Creates Drainage District on Homochitto River
The Adams County board of supervisors forms a drainage district along the Homochitto River to reclaim thousands of acres. The measure targets land improvement and flood control under local public works efforts.
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Board of Supervisors of
Adams County
Homochitto River
Prosperous Missouri farmer shot near Etta Mathworth home
Jonah Abram of Curtis County Missouri a prosperous farmer was shot and killed at midnight while seeking admission to the home of Etta Mathworth in Birchtree local scene details indicate a fatal shooting amid a night attempt to enter the residence.
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Birchtree
Jonah Abram
Curtis County
Missouri
Etta Mathworth
Disorder at San Francisco Safety Meeting
A mass meeting in Union Square to form a public safety committee ended in disorder as factions fought for influence within the gathering.
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San Franciseco
Union Square
Committee of Public Safety
Lipton Attends First American Football Game at Ripon
Sir Thomas Lipton watched his first American football match at Ripon College where a hastily arranged game fulfilled his wish to view the American sport.
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Ripon
Wis
Thomas Lipton
Ripon College
Sir Thomas
Why Girl Took Poison in Oakland Tragedy
Miss Ivy Hallowell attempted suicide after hearing her sweetheart Ira Evans shot and killed himself believing she rejected him. She ingested poison but is expected to recover.
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Oakland
Ira Evans
Ivy Hallowell
Montt Proposes Reconstruction Bill for Valparaiso
In a congress address President Montt urges a reconstruction bill for Valparaiso and Santiago after the Chilean disaster. The Alemdrale district funds total seven and a half million dollars allocated by the government for rebuilding efforts.
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Valparaiso
Santiago
Chili
Congress
Montt
Alemdrale
Velparaiso
Charleston Enters Port as Pacific Squadron Flagship
The protected cruiser Charleston sails into port, hailed by the San Francisco papers as the flagship of the Pacific squadron, its approach announced a thousand miles away by wireless telegraphy.
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San Francisco
Charleston
Three Men Die in Pennsylvania Railroad Tunnel Blast
An explosion and fire in a Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel near Long Island City killed three men and left a dozen others unconscious. Firefighters and rescuers pulled injured workers from the wreck with great effort.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Long Island City
Well-Known Kansas Cityan Dies After Train Chase
Kansas City Christian E Schoelkopp aged 70 a pioneer and leading real estate holder in Kansas City died at Yates Center Kansas from overexertion while running to catch a train.
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Kansas
Salt Lake Lawyer Bennett Killed by Street Car
Charles W. Bennett prominent Salt Lake City lawyer and former United States Senate candidate was fatally struck by a street car in Salt Lake City. He was 55 years old.
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Salt Lake City
Charles W. Bennett
United States
Utah
Surehood
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