Five Suspects Held For Crime In Mississippi Town
Mrs. John C. Be Williams, wife of a county deputy chancery clerk, was clubbed to death in Houston Mississippi. A diamond ring and brooch were stolen and her body dumped in an abandoned pit under the house. Five suspects, two white men and three Negroes, were arrested. Police anticipate possible lynching if evidence supports charges. Williams and Miss Bessie Farr wed last November.
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Houston
Miss
John C. BE. Williams
Williams
Williiams
Bessie Farr
Death of Biloxi's Prominent Resident Temperance Smith
Biloxi Miss February 7 Death claimed one of Biloxi oldest residents Mrs Temperance Smith at 4 30 pm at her son Jesse Smiths home 436 Reynoir Street aged 83 A North Carolina native she had long resided in Biloxi
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Biloxi
Miss
Temperance Smith
Jesse Smith
Reynoir Street
Mother Dies? Burned? Clarify headline: Child Fire Tragedy In Biloxi
Special report from Biloxi Miss Feb 7 describes 19 month old Vivian Pringle burned when a splinter of wood ignited her clothing. mother Mrs L V Pringle smothered flames though her hands burned severely. Vivian suffered minor burns and two physicians treated her as her family mourns Bethel Smith and Jesse Cal Smith survive. Funeral held at First Baptist Biloxi Cemetery interment Biloxi.
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Biloxi
Miss
Vivian Pringle
L. V. Pringle
Norces
The
Baptist Church
Bethel Smit
Texas
Jesse
Cal Smith
First Baptist Church
Juror Dies in Libel Case Deliberations
Louis Duffy, a circuit court libel case juror in St. Louis, collapsed and died as the jury prepared a verdict. By agreement of counsel the trial was sent back to the remaining eleven jurors.
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ST. Louis
Louis Duffy
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Lustrous Health
An advert touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent solution that cleanses the hair and scalp, removes dandruff, stops itching, and promotes abundant, strong, glossy hair by applying with a cloth. It compares the effect to rain and sunshine reviving vegetation.
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Knowlton
Gold Dust cleaner touted as all purpose time saver
Gold Dust stands as the leading cleaner since its introduction. It claims to do more kinds of cleaning than soap, work faster and better, and save at least half a housewife’s time and labor.
Gulfport Prepares to Greet Governors
Gulfport Mississippi prepares to greet governors from Louisiana and Mississippi and their parties arriving February 15 for the mid winter cotillion and dinner. Four committees from the Commercial Union and Gulfport city are named to meet the visiting officials and coordinate events.
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Gulfport
Miss
The
Commercial Union
Louisiana
Mississippi
T. W. Milner
C. J. Barrow
M. P. Bousley
J. A. Bandi
W. A. Griffith
G. B. Dantzler
T. P. Hale
J. W. Thomas
A. G. Johnson
J. C. Ilardy
Hanna Gardner
R. L. Simpson
T. J. B. Kellier
Dr. E. C. Parker
George P. Hewes
Bucks Verger
New Gulf and Ship Island Train Schedule Issued
Gulfport Mississippi February 7 a new timetable affects all Gulf and Ship Island trains. Northbound No 4 now leaves at 7 50 am and No 6 at 5 10 pm. Southbound No 5 arrives 1 20 pm and No 3 10 40 pm.
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Gulfport
Miss
Gulf and Ship Island Road
Shavers Sues Railroad Over Crop Damage in Gulfport
In Gulfport Mississippi on February 7 Clarence Shavers filed suit in circuit court against the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad seeking $1000 damages. He alleges a spur track construction tore down his fence allowing livestock to enter and damage his crops.
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Gulfport
Miss
Clarence Shavers
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad
Chavers
Call on state banks for condition report issued
Montgomery Ala Feb 7 State Superintendent of Banks Walker has issued a call for the condition of state banks at the close of business Feb 4.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Superintendent of Banks
Walker
Marconi Co Plans Four Immense Wireless Stations
Navy officials fear government embarrassment as Marconi Company contracts for a large wireless station at Honolulu. The plan includes four stations in total with others to be built at Belinas California Belmar New Jersey and on the Massachusetts coast. The Arlington station tests suggest a Panama Canal Zone station may follow the Honolulu site.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Marconi Company
Honolulu
United States
Arlington
Panama Canal Zone
Belinas
Cal
Belmar
N. J
Massachusetts
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by William P Breland in Biloxi
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Biloxi Mississippi by William P Breland of Wiggins. The schedule lists assets of 1540 dollars including realty worth 1000 and personal property 540 claimed as homestead and exempt. Liabilities total 214.95 to several creditors including F W Lott Co Pokins Co Perkins O Nea Beatrix Rae Yara Hunter Co Chicago.
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Biloxi
Miss
William P. Breland
Wiggins
United States
F. W. Lott & Co
Pokins & Co
Brooklyn
Eae Perkins
Nugentee Comeeee
O'Neal
Beatrix
Rae- Yara Hunter & Co
Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound Promises Kidney Diabetes Cure
An advertisement claims Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound quickly cures diabetes and related kidney and bladder troubles. It warns of symptoms like extreme thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue and urges avoiding sugar while using the remedy sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp for $1 per bottle. Remedy available by express.
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van Antwery Drug Corp
Stuart
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Express
State Seeks Recovery of Timber Lands in Hines Case
Poplarville Miss Feb 7 The Edward Hines Lumber Company case proceeds with the state charging a violation of the $2,000,000 holdings law. The state seeks forfeiture of lands exceeding that value after buying pine lands valued above two million dollars. A demurrer challenges the law’s constitutionality.
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Associated Press
Poplarville
Miss
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Planck of Mobile to Lecture in Biloxi on Solomon's Temple
Rev D A Planck of Mobile will lecture at Biloxi city hall on February 14 to benefit the Charity Hospital. The talk titled King Solomon's Temple is described as educational and interesting, with a large Biloxi turnout expected for the worthy cause.
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Biloxi
Miss
D. A. Planck of
Mobile
King Solomon's Temple
Charity Hospital
Mississippi blocks large Delta land purchase
Chan cery Clerk J D Laughlin received a formal note from Attorney General Ross Collings asking him to refuse recording deeds for about 75 000 acres of Delta plantation lands bought in the names of Yazoo Valley Planting Company and Deer Creek Planting Company The action cites the state law limiting the number of acres a single corporation may hold.
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Associated Press
Vicksburg
Miss
Chancery
J. D. Laughlin
Ross Collings
Yazoo Valley Planting Company
Deer Creek Planting Company
Thieves Steal 18 Miles of Copper Wire from Needles Route
Copper wire eighteen miles long from Needles power station to Tom Reed gold mines was stolen along with supporting poles. The heavy copper wire valued at 1000 dollars per mile, eight tons shipped to Los Angeles, per sheriff's report.
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Associated Press
Kingman, Ariz
Needles
Tom Reed
Los Angeles
Perplexed Tax Collector Faces Gulfport Pier Valuation Dispute
Gulfport sheriff J C Elmer puzzled by pier taxes used two valuations. County blank lists 100000 while city blank shows 200000 for Gulf and Ship Island pier. State auditors and railroad commissioners instruct taxing on the two different bases, leaving Elmer seeking a clear explanation of the double valuation.
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Gulfport
Miss
J. C. Elmer
Harrison County
Gulf & Ship Island
State Railroad Commission
Elmer
State Revenue
Commission
Florida Citrus Growers In Arms
Members of the Florida Citrus Exchange vow to repudiate the Democratic party if tariffs on citrus are cut to non competitive levels. Florida growers condemn House Ways and Means actions and pledge to oppose Florida lawmakers who vote for tariff reductions and back a party that protects homes and industries from imported fruit.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Fla
Florida Citrus Exchange
Democratic Party
Democratic Congress
Exchange
Florida
House
Ways and
Passenger Train Wreck Injures Dozens in Brookhaven
A passenger train wreck in Brookhaven Mississippi injures over thirty people, most of them Black, with many reported severely hurt as the swiftly moving railcar derails or collides, details continuing.
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Associated Press
Brookhaven
Miss
Grove Park Inn at Sunset Mountain Asheville Promises World Class Resort
Grove of St. Louis builds a fireproof luxury hotel on Sunset Mountain Asheville to open July 1 1913. It features a grand lobby 80 by 120 feet, high end furnishings, custom hand crafted decor, extensive golf facilities, and pure mountain water. Managed by William S. Kenney with acres surrounding the Inn, offering elegant seasonal specials and northern guest incentives.
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Grove
St. Louis
Sunset Mountain
Asheville Country Club
Roycrofters
Byers
Wm. S. Kenney
Bretton Woods
N. H
Weide Washington
Clarendon
Grove Park Inn
Asheville
N. G
New York
Broadway
Wreck at Woolsworth Injures Several Passengers
A wreck derailed Central near Woolsworth eleven miles east on Wednesday. News reached Whitesand Mississippi area only yesterday morning. Survivors include Miss Rose Griffing of Whitesand and Mrs. Frank L. Holloway and her baby, all severely bruised, while Mack Lyell of Wesson suffered internal injuries.
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Central
Woolsworth
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
An advertisement from Floydada Texas promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough cold throat medicine. It claims quick relief with first dose showing benefit and offers a money refund if it fails to cure. A customer letter reports a 16 pound gain after use.
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Dr. King
J. R. Wells
Floydada
Texas
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Royal and Canal Home
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Florida Citrus Growers IN Arms
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Mobile Electric Com
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