President Reads His Message on Mexican Neutrality
Washington reports President Wilson urges Americans to leave Mexico at once and warns against arming both sides. He details failed mediation by John Lind, calls for strict neutrality, and says the door remains open to peace talks while monitoring the conflict.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Mexico
United States
John Lind
Huerta
Republic of Mexico
Atchison Man Drowns In Cistern Incident Comment
The Kansas City Star quotes the Atchison man death case noting the deceased chose a cistern over the river. The editorial questions why he did not jump into the river and mocks wasting good water.
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Atchison
Kansas City Star
Ocean Depths Offer A View For Sponge Trade
A fragment describes sponge fishing in Jamaica with water glass panes to spot sponges in boxes or buckets. A separate dialogue touches on a father and a suitor about supporting a daughter, noting engagement costs. The text ends with a remark about people saving their best efforts for later disappointment.
Knowledge by the Foot and Stocked Film Indices
The passage discusses measuring knowledge by length instead of page count, noting a film firm stockpiling 10 000 feet of architecture 30 000 feet of science and 90 000 feet of geography. It adds a quip about exaggerated ego and a joke about Robert Burns as a reminder of classical phrasing.
Hay Feverites Banquet Honors Oldest Sneezer in Bethlehem
Maj Richard Muckle of Philadelphia, aged 75 years with long hay fever, was celebrated as the "oldest sneezer" at a banquet held in Bethlehem New Hampshire by 25 feverites.
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Bethlehem
New Hampshire
Richard Muckle
Philadelphia
Original Spelling of Coffee and the Cafe History
The note argues the cafe began as the French term for coffee and describes its evolution from a Paris coffee house sign to a barroom. It critiques simplified spelling trends and calls for attention to devious spellings from Ptarmigan to ptyxis.
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Paris
Hang Out Your Shingle Says Learned Professor
A New York Weekly snippet shows a professor urging a medical student to act quickly and straightforwardly when faced with a healthy person imagining illness. The exchange highlights a pragmatic if blunt approach to patient care and clinical practice.
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New York Weekly
Puck Notes on Sociability and Silence in Trade Talk
A compact remark on how self makers avoid lengthy shop talk and prefer restraint. The line suggests that those who speak too much about their work are out of step with a more sociable world.
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Ted
Mexico City
Mr. Lind
United States
Mexico
Las Saas
Megica
Puck
Civil service row turnd around in tariff clash
Washington reports a Republican push to exempt new income tax administration from civil service rules while opposing political favoritism. Senator Lodge and allies failed 27 to 12 to expand civil service for tax work, with Hoke Smith arguing current exams cannot pick qualified men.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Hoke Smith
Dew
Senator Root
Senator Smith
Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Currency Bill Aims for Fast Action in House
Washington reports say the suss Owen currency bill will reach the House soon. Underwood plans rapid passage with time for Republicans to offer amendments, but a strong Democratic majority and binding caucus rule limit changes. The House banking committee prepares a report opposing features, while an overwhelming party-backed report condemns the bill.
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Washington
Underwood
Jewelers elect new officers at national meeting
Chicago report says the American National Jewelers' Association chose P. Combs of Omaha as president and A. W. Anderson of New Castle Pennsylvania as secretary at its recent election.
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Chicago
American National
Hetai
Jewelers’ Association
P. Combs
Omaha
A. W. Anderson
New Castle
Sevretars
Battleship Open Air School Idea Comes From Congress
Buffalo reports the fourth international school hygiene congress urges thorough medical inspection in public schools and proposes using discarded battleships as open air schools. The congress argues open air schooling is a powerful tool in preventing and curing tuberculosis in children.
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Buffalo
Fourth International Non School Hygiene
Congress
Commission eyed to study Missouri river reservoir plan
A bill by Representative Borland of Missouri proposes a three engineer commission to assess the need and practicality of impounding reservoirs at the headwaters of the Missouri river and its tributaries.
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Washington
Missouri River
Borland
Missouri
Shubert Siblings Race to Father’s Jamaica Bedside
Lee and Jacob Shubert and their three sisters raced to Jamaica to reach their father David before death, arriving moments after a five minute loss in the urgent ride to his bedside.
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New York
Lee
Jacob Shubert
David
Jamaica
Power merger filed for Alabama Power Company
Papers filed with the secretary of state announce the merger of five large water power electric and development firms under the name Alabama Power Company with a capital stock of 20000000.
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Montgomery
Secretary of State
Alabama Power Company
Body of Woman in River at St Louis
The body of Miss Mary O'Brien principal of a St Louis public school was found floating in the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River
St. Louis
Mary O'Brien
Charles Page Plans to Boost Charity With Large Gift
Oklahoma millionaire Charles Page, reputed for philanthropy, announces a bold program to increase his charitable commitments by adopting hundreds more wards and expanding support to attract wide public and institutional backing.
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Charles Page
Thor
Senators Admit Concession to Wealth Tax Demands
Washington report notes that Democratic leaders acknowledge the need to concede to racialists demanding higher taxes on income from large fortunes.
Government deposits 4 million in southern banks for crops
Washington reports ten percent of a 50 million dollar government fund for agricultural states has been deposited in southern banks. The move aims to aid the movement of crops by financing banking channels in the region.
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Washington
Tragic Camp Perry Accident Kills Metavian Rider
At Camp Perry Ohio Francisco Yararra Ballon of the Metavian team dies after a fellow countryman Juan E. Zegarra accidentally pulls the trigger of a loaded rifle. The incident marks the first fatality on the Ohio ranges at Camp Perry.
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Camp Perry
Ohio Ranges
Camp Per
Francisco Yararra Ballon
Metavian
Juan E. Zegarra
Falling Building Collapse in Petersboro Kills Four
Four or more people die and several are injured when the J. C. Turnbull company's store toppled in Petersboro Ontario. Authorities say wall weakening from alterations caused the disaster.
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Petersboro
Ontario
J. C. Turnbull Company
Crime Wave Report From Philadelphia and Pekin
Philadelphia sees two women shot by husbands, one likely fatally, a Black woman killed by a Black man, who wounded a police officer as a hue and cry unfolds. A husband attempts self harm. Pekin reports nine more arrests of Chinese parliament members amid martial law and summary executions.
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Philadelphia
Pekin
Diaz Candidate Causes Trouble in Mexico
Reports from Mexico City say provisional authorities see Felix Diaz as a controversial presidential candidate. The possibility of Diaz facing Huerta could strain U.S. relations as debates over policy and intervention intensify, with concerns over property damage and peace in Mexico.
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Mexico City
Washington
Felix Diaz
Mae
Cine
Weerta
Felix Dine
Dias Bor Huerta
Mexico
Dias
United States
Few Big Game Hunters Now Arranging London Expedition
W Kenyon, noted painter and hunter, arrived in Leaton after a Norwegian trip and said he learned that his favorite huntsmen were injured. He noted Roosevelt and other famed hunters have quit big game chasing and predicted white hunters may fade without new generations taking similar risks, fearing a grim future for African big game.
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London
W. Kenyon
Leaton
Aemdamt
Huntemon
Africa
Caminetti Juror Injured Clouds Trial Plan
San Francisco jury may need replacement after juror William H. Adams was seriously injured in a car crash on the San Jose road. Adams was taken to Cannes Sanitarium San Jose with a crushed foot and uncertain recovery, prompting potential new jury selection for the Drew Caminetti case.
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San Francisco
Drew Caminetti
William HH. Adams
San Jose
Adame
Cannes Sanitarium
van Vleet
Unite States District Court
Adama Hers
Cecovere
Garret signals ongoing probe into lobby inquiry
Washington reports Chairman Garrett of the house lobby investigating committee states there is nothing to it and that the investigation will continue with a full report on the merits. Representative James T. McDermott is accused of accepting money for legislative services as the probe proceeds.
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Washington
Garrett
House
Desie
James T. McDermott
Portuguese Ex King Manuel to Wed Augusta Victoria in Signaringen
The marriage of ex King Manuel of Portugal and Princes Augusta Victoria of Hohensollern will take place at Signaringen, the bride's home, with Prince William of Hohensollern listed as her parent.
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Berlin
Manuel of
Portugal
Augusta Victoria of
Robbed Roosevelts at Sagamore Hill Jewelry Theft
George A. Barker a Black employee of Col Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay was jailed in Mineola charged with stealing 1000 dollars worth of jewelry from the Roosevelt home Saturday.
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Mineola
George A. Barker
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Oveter Bay
Roosevelt
Miners of Michigan Seek Senate Inquiry for Settlement
In Calumet Michigan striking copper miners at a mass meeting appealed for a senate investigation into the industrial controversy hoping for a settlement.
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Calumet
Mich
Michigan
Emd
Attorney Me Declares No Resignation From Post
Washington reports Attorney Gienerad Me will not resign his position. He told friends in Congress and colleagues in the Department of Justice he intends to stay in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gienerad Me
Congress
Department of
Jungtice
Providence Franchise Offer Reportedly Made
A group of Providence promoters offered Detroit Americans president Navin 70000 dollars for the Providence International League baseball club.
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Providence
Providence, KR
Navin
Detroit Americans
Providence International League Baseball Club
Detective tales tempt President Wilson readers say
Washington readers of forbidden books known as dime novels are seen as fond of detective stories. The article notes President Woodrow Wilson and other statesmen reportedly read such fiction at Perration, illustrating a public appetite for crime tales among leaders.
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Washington
Pboy
Lear
Woodrow Wilson
Mil Statesman
Blakeslee Praises Starkville Farmers Meeting Reach
Commissioner of Agriculture H E Blakeslee lauded the Starkville roundup at the A and M College near Steckville as the best yet. He noted strong attendance, eager farmers, and useful lectures from the State Live Stock and Dairy Association program, with notable female and youth participation. The event drew larger crowds than previous years and was deemed highly valuable for rural proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkville
Agricultural and Mechanica
Farmers” Congress
Texas
Postmastership Scramble in Vicksburg Sparks Lobbying
A lively scramble for the Vicksburg postmaster position heats up as term of office nears expiration. John G. Cushman editor of the Vicksburg Evening Post seeks the post with Washington backing and indorsement from Senator J Ko Vardeman, though party courtesy may block a congressman from occupying his hometown role.
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Vicksburg
Ty M
John G. Cushman
Vicksburg Evening Post
Washington
Cushman
Senay Ter J Ko Vardeman
Eoome
Congress
Balance in Treasury Shows Healthy Mississippi Finances
Assistant State Treasurer Baker reported a solid treasury balance of $609,443.17, an unusually large amount for the season. Included is $50,000 received from the United States earmarked for agricultural colleges and not usable for other purposes.
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Jacke
Baker
Treasury
United States
Meridian Railroad Ownership Change Reported
Papers filed in Mobile Alabama show the Mobily and Obie Railroad now owns the Cairo Illinois to St Louis Missouri division of the line. Mortgages totaling one million dollars accompany the filing, representing the purchase price of the asset.
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Meridian
Mobile
Ala
Mobily & Obie Railroad
Cairo
St. Louie
Mimouriery
Health Officers Form Association in Seventh District
Brookhaven and Tricounty Medical Society members created a health officers association at a meeting of twenty attendees. The new group will include county and city health officers of the Seventh district. Dr. C. E. Catching, on the state board of health for the district, was elected president.
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Brookhaven, Tricounty Medial Society
C. E. Catching
State Board of Health
Fair Preparations Nearing Completion in Louisville
A glimpse of the fair grounds shows preparations nearly complete for the opening day September 10 and continuing through September 12 in Louisville.
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Louisville
Dredge Ken Humphreys Reaches Yazoo River Mouth
The government dredge boat Ken Humphreys passed down the Yazoo and will anchor at the mouth of Short Creek seven miles south of Yazoo City. Heavy rains bring sand and gravel into Short Creek and the Yazoo River, creating sandbars that hinder ice travel and delay steamboat traffic.
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Yazoo City
Ken Humphreys
Short Creek
Yazoo River
Yasoo River
Oktibbeha Fair Proclaimed in Starkville Posts Celebrated
Starkville posters advertise Oktibbeha county fair on September 26 and 27 with colorful displays in Starkville and surrounding counties. The event highlights community activities and regional gatherings.
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Oktibbeha Fair
Starkville
Oktibbeha County
Methodist Lay Aid Society Reds and Blues Drive Wins 35 New Members
A local Methodist Lay Aid Society event aimed at recruiting new supporters succeeded with 35 new members signed up. The red and blue contest drew participation during the effort to expand the group’s membership.
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Morton
Methodist Ladive’ Aid Society
Investigators Probe Systems at A and M College
Legislative investigating committee arrived from Jackson to conduct a systematic probe of the Agricultural and Mechanical College. They focus on supply purchases and internal controls, with Louis E. Crook questioned about his duties and reports. The panel plans further hearings and will await Auditor Cranch’s final report on the State Insane Hospital.
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Agricutural College
Legislative Investigating Committee
The
and Mechanical College
Jackson
Touwk Stepe
Louis E. Crook
Meridian
Crook
High Lower
Ehmos
Anderson
Cranch
State Insane Hospital
Bank Cases End in Newton District Court Action
The Merchants and Farmers Bank directors and officers face court cases after an acquittal. Directors offered to depositors were accepted by the district attorney. About 45,009 in collateral held by Mrs W B Sik and 900 in collateral by Director M L Hand plus 6500 in Omaha collateral are to go to the receiver to pay depositors, aiming to realize a fraction of the amount due.
Embezzlement Case At State Hospital Leads To Bond Reassignment
Owing to a bond issue in the Turley embezzlement appeal, a new bond was arranged by J W Cain and W S Hamilton of Jackson, replacing a bondman executor of a large estate. Also A G Kelly of Tebula visits for locating an electric plant site for the Varo and Waller railroad, with plans to move from Tehole.
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Brandon
T. H. Turley
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
State Insane Hospital
Jackson
Whch
J. W. Cain
W. S. Hamilton
A. G. Kelly
Tebula
J. HL. Hutt
Varo and
Waller Railroad
Oer
Tehole
Fragmentary note on cotton work and gins
An incomplete 19th century style snippet mentions cotton, planters, and hauling cotton to gins next week. The fragment references Black workers and local plantation activity without clear context.
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Lodora
Nealdwwn-Tom Chafin Sale of 1913 Run Crop
A 1913 run crop sale to oo Youngblood & Co. paid Nealdwwn-Tom Chafin 12 cents per unit, yielding him 70 in total besides seed. The deal records the cash flow and ownership transfer in the era’s agricultural market.
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Tom Chafin
Oo Youngblood & Co
Taylor Town Bonds Fund Modern Brick School Here
Citizens of Taylor join progress efforts and float bonds to erect a modern brick school building in the Mississippi town. The move mirrors neighboring communities pursuing improved education facilities through public financing.
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Taylor
Missisippi
New i Philipp. Building to open September 14
A newly completed structure in Philippi will be used for the first time on September 14 with Rev. Walter M L Campbell presiding. About a month later the building is to be consecrated by Bishop Cundiegh.
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Philipp
Walter ML Campbell
Cundieg
Methodists Build Sumner Brick Church on donated lot
The Sumner Methodist Episcopal congregation advances construction of a handsome brick church on a lot donated to them by J. Wilson. The project reflects community effort and aims to provide a lasting place of worship for local residents.
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Sumner
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jol
Garlandville Route Closes After Nine Miles of Blocked Houses
Report notes houses along the Garlandville road closed and lined up along the route for nine miles, disrupting traffic and daily work as authorities manage the closure and reroute pedestrians and vehicles.
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Garlandville
Rt Hard
Court Ackermann Circuit Report After Days
The court at Ackermann Circuit reports completion after days of proceedings. Officials note the grand jury convened and delivered a report outlining seventeen items for consideration.
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Court Ackermann
Grand See
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