Mississippi farmers urged to join state college courses at State Fair
The Mississippi Agricultural College and Farmers Institute announce a series of free lectures at the State Fair in Jackson from November 5 to 14. Topics include seed improvement, crop production, horticulture, livestock, soils and fertilizers with lectures by Prof. Lloyd and staff. A second winter course begins January 6, 1908 offering four weeks of practical instruction at low cost.
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Farmers’ Instituute
A. & M. College
Jackson
Lippd
Farmers’ Institute
Senate
Lloyd
Diester Lloyd
Mississippi Agricultural College
Mississippi
Burns and a boy restore a lyric moment among fireside recollections
A boy rates Burns's Cotter's Saturday Night highly after a reading with family, joining Burns's own nostalgia. The piece moves to superstition about four leaf clovers and Hetty Green's stance against foreign tithed husbands. It closes with reflections on humility, obedience, and life’s purpose before eternity.
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Burns
Hetty Green
Europe
Mississippi Students to Receive Free Tuition in State College Plan
The Mississippi Agricultural College announces a January 1908 start for a four week program. Tuition will be free for state residents with a fee for out of state students while emphasizing practical work across subjects such as crop production, dairy, livestock, and forestry. Efforts by Congressman Candler and T D Rice push soil and topographical surveys in Tishomingo Monroe and Lee counties. Joseph Hirsh of Vicksburg seeks funds to buy Fel lows Orphans Home.
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Candler
T. D. Rice
Agricultural Department
Washington
Tishomingo County
Monroe County
W. N. Spoon
Noxubee County
Forestry Service
Lee County
Joseph Hirsh
Vicksburg
Hirsh
Order
Misissippi
Grand Lodge
Four Students Convicted for Early Exam Leaks at Brookhaven
Four African American individuals were convicted at Brookhaven for pilfering examination questions in advance, earning profits illegally. Each was fined $10 and sentenced to sixty days on the county farm.
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Brookhaven
Cotton and seed price pledge at Philadelphia union meeting
At a meeting of the Neshoba County Farmers' Union in Philadelphia members pledged to hold cotton for 15 cents per pound and seed for 0 per ton, aiming to support higher prices and stabilize markets.
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Neshoba County Farmers’ Union
Philadelphia
Senator Spooner to Address Mississippi Bar in Meridian
United States Senator John C. Spooner of Wisconsin, a prominent ABA member, has accepted an invitation to speak to the Mississippi Bar Association when it convenes in Meridian in May.
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Krx
United States
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
American Bar Association
Mississippi Bar Association
Meridian
Building contract let for Old Ladies' Home main building
The building committee of the Old Ladies' Home Association has awarded the contract for the main building at a cost of 18000 dollars. Two additional buildings will be added when funds allow, bringing total project cost to about 40000 dollars upon completion.
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The
Old Ladies’ Home Association
Insurance license revoked for Mutual Reserve Life in Mississippi
Insurance Commissioner Cole announces the license to transact business by Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company and its agents in Mississippi has been revoked due to the company’s failure to pay a judgment rendered against it at Vicksburg.
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Cole
Leretofore
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Governor Proposes Clemency Board to Handle Pardons
Gov. Noel states he will recommend forming a pardons board to review all petitions for clemency and relieve the governor of this burdensome duty.
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Erect Noel
Board of Pardons
Meridian Gets New Wagon Factory with Local Jobs
Meridian officials announce a new wagon factory that will employ three workers. The plant plans to manufacture wagons, drays, and lumber carts, expanding local industry and jobs.
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Meridian
Knights of Honor in Mississippi Launch Membership Drive
The propagation committee of the Grand Lodge Knights of Honor of Mississippi begins a systematic campaign to recruit more members across the state aiming to grow the fraternal order.
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Grand Lodge
Knights of Honor of
Mississippi
Railroad Rate For State Fair Round Trip
The Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company sets a round trip fare of one fare plus 25 cents from all stations to Jackson for the Mississippi State Fair. Tickets go on sale November 5 through November 15 and are valid for return until midnight November 16, 1907.
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Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company
Jackson
Penitentiary Trustees Report Cotton Seed Sale
The board of penitentiary trustees reports the sale of 400 tons of cotton seed at 20 per ton.
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Board of Penitentiary Trustees
Mississippi A&M to Exhibit Beef Cattle at State Fair
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College will send a comprehensive display to the State Fair at Jackson. The exhibit includes a carload of Mississippi raised beef cattle from the agricultural and stock-raising department and a quality overall display. A new bank opened in Jackson named State Bank and Trust Company with capital stock of $100,000.
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Great Agricultural and Mechanical College
Hardy
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Jackson
State Bank and Trust Company
Guilty of Rebating Commissioner Lane Secures Evidence
Commissioner Lane gathers evidence against a suspect in a California rebating case. Prosecutors seek charges based on documented kickback schemes and financial irregularities uncovered through investigations.
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Commissioner Lane
California
Investigation cites Southern Pacific rebates to major makers
Commissioner Lane reports California hearings reveal rebates paid by the Southern Pacific to large manufacturers. He notes lists of preferred shippers and twenty books of rebates since the fire, totaling about half a million dollars last year. Lane asserts most rebates were not tied to interstate shipments and urges strict enforcement of the law.
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Washington, D. C
Af Benet Eee Greet Railroad System
Wne
Coteelectee
Franklin K. Lane
Pacific Coast
Mi Wanl H. Harriman
Lane
San Francisco
California
Interstate Commerce Commission
East
Southern Pacific
Wei Arso
Harriman
Mother and Two Boys Escape House Fire
A family of Solomon Prank suffered injuries when their home burned early Sunday. Gheereile XY-Six and Beecesetters were among those affected, with ages listed from 10 to 51. The mother and two boys escaped the blaze, aided by the neighborhood as fires spread through the dwelling. Fire investigators noted the origin of the blaze remained undetermined, with precautions ongoing.
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Gheereile
Solomon Prank
Shere Carter
Shvir
Bobewen
Barah
Uwa
Rona
Mineie
Mary
Lewemier
Philippines Forms Public Utilities Commission
Manila reports the Philippine commission has authorized creation of a three member public utilities commission with authority to adjust and set rates for all utilities.
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Philippines
Manila
P. L
Philippine Commission
Express Company Increases Dividends
Directors of the United States Express Co declare a semi annual dividend of 3 per share, up from 2 to match the prior year period.
Luxury for Motor Tourists in France Planned
France will be divided into 80 zones each with a first class modern hotel for motorists and cyclists. The Touring club of France and the Automobile club design hotels with garages for repairs and electric car charging plants. Shelters built of light removable material will be provided.
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France
Touring Club of
Automobile Club
Back to Savagery Northern Indians Revert to Brutal Practices
Reported near Winnipes Manitoba a tribal gathering described the tribe reverting to brutal acts including strangulation and burning to clear caretaking duties. Chief Joseph Preesqhan was convicted of murder and sentenced. Eyelida of the Crane band testified about five strangulations and burnings. Two brothers await trial for multiple murders as more details emerge.
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Wisnice Manitoba
Winnipes
Paltrax
Maden Dey Co
Norway Lick
Joseph Preesqhan Ene
Jack
Seeker
Himeerlf
Biscell
Samed Rar
Norway
Befose
Eyelida
Joseph
Postal Frauds Exposed in Washington Money Order Branch
A congressional probe into postal money order fraud reveals heavy losses due to lax controls and missing audits. Former auditor Henry Castle warns of systematic errors and urges reforms after noting a $1000 average loss per case and improper handling of orders destined for New York.
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Washington, D .C
Henry Castle
Post Officer Department
Uae
Reporter editor fatally shot in mistaken burglary claim
In St Paul Minnesota editor J T Neal of the Columbus Reporter was killed Wednesday night after a mistaken belief that he was a burglar. Mrs K C Rae Musen allegedly fired as Neal approached a fire scene and then near a residence, leading to his death.
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St. Paul
Kaemos
Ravine Mantec
Fiery Bolt Fells Barns. Wayne County Storm Claims Lives
In Shenfier Township Wayne County a fierce storm struck causing a lightning fire that destroyed two barns at the Reed property. Firefighters arrived to find a man and a woman dead and the blaze under control after a dramatic effort. The families and local authorities closed off the area as investigators worked.
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Wayne
Thie
Ieee
Ministers Becoming Scarce In Cleveland Report
In Cleveland Ohio the shortage of ministers is linked to greed for money and fear of the ministerial dead line. The National council’s final meeting discussed declining male clergy numbers amid calls for higher pay and increased recruitment.
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Eveland
Ohio
Calfertia
Contract Closed for Coast Tour Trains to Chicago Run
Union Pacific Railroad ends a contract with Frits Schetz Oper Co to transport a troupe of eighty on a coast tour by special train from Omaha to Chicago via Minneapolis and Spokane, covering 5000 miles. The tour starts next week with private cars and visits nine cities.
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Omahe
Neb
Union Pacific
Tharesay
Frits] Schetz Oper Co
Chicago
Minneapolis
Spokane
Ranch Too Dull for Wife in Missouri Divorce Case
Henry W. Dean files reply to Postville divorce petition of his wife Martha E. Dean. He says after a quiet first two months after their June marriage aue 194, the wife sought society and left for Kirksville then St. Louis. He denies mistreatment and says he helped with housework.
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St. Louis
Henry W. Dean
Pursell
Hertha E. Dean
Swan
Kirksville
Four Men Drowned In Ultnois River Near Hardin
A steam launch with Harve Angel G D Shizallion Jon Lanny Jo Hunt and Jot Poor foundered in the Ultnois river four miles south of Hardin at 6 o clock yesterday evening. Poor, the sole survivor, swam to safety.
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Hardin, Ul
Ultnois River
Hardin
Appoints Master In Chancery for Washington County
Nashville publisher EF Bleser named to succeed as master in chancery by Circuit Court in Nashville. The appointment covers Washington County with the term succeeding the four year publisher tenure and aligns with the current court term.
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Nashville, DL
Jodee Chartes OP Moore
AL Torpey
D. B. Holsten
Washington
FL Bleser
The
Nashville Democrat
Mand
Marriage of Rear Admiral George W. Melville in New York
Philadelphia reports the marriage of Rear Admiral George W. Melville United States Navy retired to Miss Estella J Millis of Philadelphia. The ceremony occurred in the Line Church Around the Corner. Melville is 66 and a widower.
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Philadelphia
New York
George W. Melville
United States Navy
Estella
Millis
Melville
Abo
Wealthy Hastings farmer returns from Milwaukee with tale of $500 betrothal demand
Henry Stromer, a prospering Hastings farmer, allegedly went to Milwaukee to find a wife and was said to be fleeced of half a $500 bill by a fortune teller who claimed a vision of him paying $500 for marriage. The tale notes half of the sum materialized.
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Hastings Neb
Henry Stromer
Milwaukee
Stromer
Frisco Carriers Indicted Over Shipping Rates
A federal grand jury in San Francisco indicted the Southern Pacific Co on three counts and the Pacific Mail Steamship Co on two counts for carrying freight at rates below the legal minimum between Kobe Japan and multiple U.S. cities.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Ccrand
United States District Juodge de Haven
Southern Pacife Co
Pacifier Mail Steamship Co
Kobe
Japan
United States
Death of General Adolph Von Buetow in Potsdam
In Potsdam Germany General Adolph Von Buetow imperial adjutant died of heart failure after a night of asthma attacks. His wife, who witnessed him struggling, cried The general is dying and then collapsed dead at his bedside.
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Potsdam
Germany
Adolph von Buetow
Liebknecht Found Guilty of Treason for Militarism Pamphlet
Leipaide Germany Dr Carl Liebknecht the Socialist reader was Saturday found guilty of treason in writing his pamphlet The Curse of Militarism after a trial that lasted nearly a week. He was sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment as a first class prisoner in a military fortress.
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Leipaie
Germany
Carl Liebknecht
Barge Sexson Stranded Off Cape Hatteras
A Cape Henry dispatch reports the lumber barge Sexson from Georgetown South Carolina to New York stranded 29 miles north of Cape Hatteras at midnight on December 12. The captain and two crew members drowned. one man named Fred Lane reached shore and was rescued by savers.
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Hallimore
Cape Henry
Marittime Exchange
Sexson
Georgetown
S.C
New York
Cape Hatteras
Fred Lane
Four killed in ambush near Sonora highway
The Express reports four men and three women were ambushed and killed between San Jose De Hila and La Cololorado east of Hermosillo in Lower Sonora by Vaquis. One of the victims was a government mail carrier.
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San Annio
Temas
el Paso
San Jose de Hila
la Cololorado
Hermosillo
Sonora
Vaquis
W M A to Erect Sanitarium in Colorado Springs
The Modern Woodmen of America executive council has bought 1.00 acres at the Ambler ranch near Colorado Springs to build a sanitarium for members with tuberculosis to reduce life insurance losses.
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Rock Island
Executive Council
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Colorado Springs
Ambler
German army veteran dies leaves estate to young clerk
Humboldt reports Dr Carl Voet a veteran of the German army and civil war died recently and left his entire estate to Henry Kohn a boy who had worked as clerk in Voet's drug store for ten years. No relatives remain.
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Humboldt
Kat
Carl Voettel
Henry Kohn
One Man Killed in Frisco Wreck
Collision between a Louisville & Nashville freight train and a Frisco passenger train at Pratt City Alabama kills conductor J C Smith and injures eight. E T Wilcox Frisco general freight agent is among the injured.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frisco
Pratt City
J. C. Smith
E. T. Wilcox
Coal Mine Explosion Rumor Hits Elleworth Area
An indefinite rumor from Pittsburg reports a coal mine blast at Elleworth, Pa may have claimed as many as 20 lives.
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Pittsburg
Elleworth
Conveniently Located Rest Areas with Amenities Planned
The proposal outlines stops at convenient places featuring comfortable restaurants and bedrooms, plus repairing shops and garages to service travelers. It emphasizes practical facilities to support long journeys and roadside needs.
Early Habits Shape Kindness and Maturity
A meditation on cultivating graceful behavior to increase happiness and usefulness with age. It contrasts polite conduct with rude manners and warns that bad habits formed in youth are rarely shed later.
Will Operate on Mitchell for Appendicitis
Springfeld reports U John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers entered La Salle hospital Saturday and will undergo appendicitis surgery when his condition improves.
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Mitchell
Springfeld
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
la Salle
Virginia Congressman Slemp Dies in Virginia Ninth District
Campbell Slemp, Republican incumbent representative from Virginia's Ninth District, died in Big Stone Gap of angina. The loss removes a longtime member of the Virginia congressional delegation.
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Virginia
Big Stone Gap
Campbell Slemp
Ninth
Indian Chief Skeleton Unearthed on Twin Mountain
Houston report notes Jim Hurd a longtime local hunter unearthed the skeleton of an Indian chief on Twin mountain top. The discovery comes after he found the site while living in the area for five decades.
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Houston
Tex
Twin Mountain
Jim Hurd
Wolffe Falls Short in Channel Swim Despite Long Distance
The Scottish amateur champion swimmer Wolffe attempted the British channel crossing but could not finish the course. He swam about half a mile farther than Matthew Webb did on his successful journey, though Wolffe covered only fourteen and a half bows in the water. Webb completed thirty nine and a half statute miles in twenty one hours and three quarters and five seconds.
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Wolffe
Matthew Webb
Webb
Jess
Welle
Adiestone
Almeet
Dispatcher Blunder Kills 26 in New Hampshire Collision
The Boston and Maine head-on crash at Canaan New Hampshire on September 15 is blamed on a dispatcher error in Concord. The railroad commissioners report states the mistake caused six lives lost and a total of 26 deaths.
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Manchester
N. H
Boston & Maine
Canaan
Concord
General Davis Returns From Europe After Hague Peace Conference
Brigadier General George B. Davis judge advocate general of the U S Army returned Monday from Europe aboard the Zealand. He had been at The Hague as part of the American delegation to the peace conference and said the work was practically complete when he left The Hague. Only the compilation of the conference report remained.
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New York
N. Y
George B. Davis
United States Army
Europe
Zealand
Hague
Davis
The Hero of 1875 Wolfs Swim Ends in Calais Return
The account notes Wolfs swim covering seventeen and a half sea miles, implying an arduous crossing toward Calais. The stage of the story frames a feat of endurance tied to 1875, highlighting the heroism of the swimmer.
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Wolfs
Calais
Life's Solemnity and thy Life as a Work Ethic
A reflective quotation from Carlyle emphasizes the solemn reality of life and urges steady work. It frames life as the offering one must present before eternity, urging perseverance and purpose.
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God
Carlyle
Peruna Viewed As Both Tonic And Catarrh Remedy
Peruna is described as both a tonic and a catarrh remedy. The text argues an effective catarrh remedy must also tonic the nervous system, boosting circulation and vital forces. It cites Hydrastis Canadensis with cubebs copaiba and supports formulas with Ydalis Formosa and Cedron seed as ideal to treat catarrh in all body locations.
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Perzza
Peruna
Milestones and the Wayfarer Spirit in a Walkie Trip
An essayish reflection on road travel and milestones. Observers note how milestones brighten a journey and lift the traveler, while writers exhort keepers of the road to mark every milestone clearly to preserve the earthbound poetry of distance and pace. A Baltimore American quip about a singer ends with a wry tone.
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Suste
Texarces
Dia
Bri
Plakesses
Eupora
J. M. Mathis
Crystal Springs
M. V. Richands
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Fanners’ Union and Cotton Association
Delta
Stoneville
Washington County
Fox
W. C. Taylor
Creenwood
Goodman
Poe
Odd Fellows’ Orphans’ Home
State Bar Association
Old Ladies’ Home
Knights of Honor Hustling
New Bank
Cate
North Dakota
Jjngt
Hemaelf
Mra Dean
Dweree
Hardin, Ili
General von Buedow
Trey
Baltimore American
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