Hearing Set In Bond Killing Case At Gulfport
John Simms liveryman of Bond is jailed in Gulfport charged with killing Dr E M Cowart. Preliminary hearing scheduled Monday before Justice W J Evans at Bond. Witness Homer Taylor may testify. Cowart, 38, left a wife and three children. Simms represented by A Batyen of Bond.
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Gulfport
Miss
John Simms
Liveryman
Bond
E. M. Cowert
F. L. Pattenote
F. E. Budge
Wiggins
H. N. Garroway
W. J. Evans
Homer Taylor
Cowart
Simms
Adams
Laucier
Hood
John Simme
J. O. Simms
Mobile
Griff Simms
McHenry
Lt. Cowart
Dr. Cowart
Dr.Cowart
A. Batyen
Drainage Canal Planned for Lafourche District
Engineers from Lafourche Basin Drainage District arrived in Collinston to mark boundaries and levels for a main canal and laterals across Morehouse Ouachita Richland and Caldwell parishes. They will estimate digging costs and set an per acre tax to fund a project expected to cost about half a million dollars and open hundreds of acres to cultivation.
Brewer Declares State Officials Liable for Penitentiary Shortages
Governor Earl Brewer, in Vicksburg at a National Park Hotel ball, said state officers are liable under official bonds for shortages connected to the state penitentiary board. He argued it is the board’s duty to sell state property as needed, and that delegating this task could be a failure of duty. He vowed to ensure the state gets what is due.
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Board of Trustees
State Penitentiary
Brewer
Mobile
New Orleans
Eve
Noah
Europe
Mt. Ararat
Texas
The Chicken Yard by Marlena A Parker
A humorous critique of ready to put bidy bungalow chicken coops sold in poultry magazines. The piece warns against outfitting poultry housing with plate glass and muslin curtains and notes harsh climates and roosting lice. It ends with a quip about protecting chickens in cold country.
Wilson Nominates Jack for Eastern Louisiana U S Attorney
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of George W. Jack for U S Attorney in the eastern district of Louisiana with a companion nomination for the western district. The move follows political maneuvering involving Senator Byrnes and Attorney General McReynolds amid a sugar fight affecting appointments.
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Byrnes
Prison Food Criticized. Jails Under Fire In Alabama
State Prison Inspector Oates condemned prison meals at Montgomery county jail saying thirty cents per day fed per prisoner, only thirteen and a half cents spent on food. He cited a lack of system and negligent management while the Federation of Women's Clubs and federal officials visited and praised the jail.
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Montgomery
Ala
Oates
O'Neal
Montgomery County
Federation of Women's Clubs of
Blanchard Dies of Wounding After Hotel Tragedy
In Bowie Louisiana on June 28 Abraham Blanchard died from wounds suffered after fatally shooting Mrs. W. L. Walters at a hotel. Blanchard said he mistook her for a burglar and killed her while half awake, then wounded himself and never regained consciousness.
It’s a Sale with a Reason
A Plain Facts column announces a sale with a stated purpose. Details are limited but emphasize a charitable or value driven motive behind the event.
Piano Sales and Prices The Forbes Guarantee
A straight talk on piano price cuts warns buyers to avoid unknown makes and rely on reputable firms. The Forbes Piano Co promises absolute guarantees on all instruments including slightly used pianos, urging customers to buy from an old, honest firm and trust the Forbes management behind every sale.
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E. E. Forbes Piano Co
Forbes
Forbes Piano Co Sells Second Hand High Grade Pianos
The Forbes Piano Co advertises second hand high grade pianos from colleges and conservatories. Pianos are repolished overhauled and offered at bedrock prices with flexible payments. First come first served on several upright pianos and Chickering Grand and Player pianos.
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Forbes Piano Co
Forbes
America
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