28 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
1
Judith and Louise, two art studio neighbors, clash over a married artist’s attention. Louise abandons restraint chasing Gilbert. Judith warns of jealousy and consequences as hunger and loneliness loom. Louise’s late night plea reveals fear of poverty and moral peril.
A poem titled The Beautiful Afterward by May Everett Clover reflects on life after death and divine guidance. The piece ends with a note from Observer about Queen Margherita of Italy owning a priceless 15th century Venetian lace handkerchief valued at $10,000, praised for its preservation and beauty.
The Chicago Record Herald notes Michigan challenges California this year and reports the asparagus crop is ruined, signaling economic and seasonal impacts beyond sport and fashion.
A Chicago Daily News note jokes about an Italian who claims a sure cure for consumption and may pursue more original ideas as he grows older, reflecting light curiosity about medical claims.
Senate debated sundry civil appropriations and approved measures on Indian reservations while the House passed supply bills, faced partisan clashes over pensions and age disability orders, and advanced joint statehood bills for Oklahoma and Arizona. The sequence continued with talks on capitol extensions and an upcoming adjournment.
The morning snow blankets St Louis with a heavy wet fall amid northeast winds. Reports note a deadly mine incident near a steam launch in Russia and massive rainstorms flooding Galveston. Elsewhere Japan showcases a growing world fair exhibit while Chicago roads fight rate wars and a Toronto fire torches a wholesale district. Kansas City bans boxing after brutal bouts and a Port Arthur battle unfolds near Liao Tung. Kate Claxton’s alleged son Harold Stephenson dies by suicide in New York.
Horace G. Wilson, a 26 year old iron worker, fell 90 feet from the Eads Bridge and swam over a mile in icy river. Rescued by Charles White and Edward Stevens in a skiff, they were then saved by a tugboat crew when the skiff sank. Wilson remains at City Hospital with a sprained thumb and will be sent home.
Oswald Deutscher 45 shot his wife 32 in their home then killed himself with the same revolver after a night of alleged mental strain from studying bugs. Ludwig Giesecke the sister’s brother found them. the wife survived a bullet wound but is unable to speak.
Frederick Leyland and Co. Ltd report for 13 months to December shows a draw of 1,347,500 from reserves allows only six months of preferred dividends. Reserve falls to 325,000 due to New England foot and mouth disease disruptions and weak Atlantic freights.
New York authorities seek John J. Healy for larceny of $8,239 from the Central Alaskan Exploration Co. on September 27, 1902. Healy was arrested in Chicago at NYPD request. officials have wired full case details and sent certified papers to Chicago to aid extradition.
Budapest April 23 rail workers show little disposition to resume duties without pay gains. Premier Tisza said post conference talks offered little chance of settlement. Decatur Illinois April 23 an eight year old child of Henry Hall burned to death while watching his father burn cornstalks nearby.
Conrad Ulrich dies at city hospital after being shot by his son Emil Ulrich at their home in St Louis. Emil remains in custody at the four courts. Coroner to hold an inquest into the incident.
Evansville Indiana on April 23 welcomed the torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence as she arrived Thursday evening. More than two thousand people lined the river banks to greet the ship as she steamed into port.
Rev Mr Kane who lived three miles south of Herrick Alabama killed himself by shooting on Thursday He leaves a widow and several small children
The Chicago car barn bandits Niedermeier Marx and Van Dine faced execution in quick succession. Niedermeier died at 10 35 after attempting to resist, Marx died at 11 34 with priests beside him, and Van Dine followed at 11 55. The trio displayed resolve, receiving Catholic rites and last words amid a dramatic end to the notorious case. Toronto fire losses rise to 15 million with 10 million insured.
Carbondale Illinois Thomas Vaughan a mixed race man was convicted in the circuit court for assault on Miss Eva Kavanaugh a school teacher formerly of St Louis and received an indeterminate sentence.
Washington April 23 Representative Rixey of Virginia introduces a bill to appropriate 50000 dollars to protect monuments already erected or planned on the Bull Run battlefield in Virginia.
Miss Lula Sanberg was found dead in a thicket near Manor Texas with a cord around her neck and throat cut. A large crowd searches for the suspected man as authorities investigate the killing.
The investigation into the Union Trust Co. of Boston, closed last month, indicates depositors will probably be paid in full. The finding suggests orderly liquidation and full reimbursement of customer funds.
Frank Rose, the Salt Lake City wife killer, was shot to death at 10 09 am in the state penitentiary yard. He claimed a 14 year career of robbery and murder and named crimes from San Francisco to St Louis and Oklahoma to Missouri. Authorities note his confession bears details, though some doubt remains.
Paris reports the Panama Canal ownership contract is signed sealed delivered and completed. The title to the canal route is vested in the government of the United States with signatures from President Bo and Director Richman of the Panama Canal Co. The transfer is complete and without reservation.
The Bellevue hospital project was announced on Friday. The plan covers a brick and stone fireproof building spanning from Twenty sixth to Twenty ninth street and First Avenue to East River. It will take ten years to complete and cost 12 million dollars, housing 2,500 patients. The current largest hospital is in Hamburg with 1,700 beds.
Lima April 23 The cabinet has resigned but it is not expected that the resignation will be accepted.
In Brazil Indiana on April 23 the operators eighth district ultimatum to renew last year's scale was rejected by miners. The miners' committee met the operators and notified them of the vote, signaling a strike by 800 men to follow.
In Indianapolis on April 23 President Broderick of the Elkhart bank was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary and Cashier Collins to six years.
Wendell Gast of Boonville Ind died Thursday from grief after the deaths of his wife and daughter within a month. The couple had previously lost their daughter, making three deaths in three months in the same family.
Denison Texas April 23 all boiler makers and helpers of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway Company at this point went out on strike involving 200 employees.
Long piece highlights Capt. W. H. Hardy of Hattiesburg testing Spanish tobacco in the piney woods with strong early yields and potential. It notes cane syrup success in South Mississippi with yields up to 700 gallons per acre and prices of 40 to 50 cents per gallon, plus plans for waterworks, oil mills, handles factories, and interurban lines to spur growth. The article urges locals to adopt experts, invest in homes, factories, and state promotion via the St Louis fair to boost Mississippi development.
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