Governor Demands Facts Before Special Insurance Session
Jackson Mississippi April 211 Gov Lee M Russell won t call a special session over the fire insurance crisis without written information from the Mississippi Association of Insurance Agents. A committee will report on lack of insurance in Mississippi names of property owners in need signatures authenticity and whether legislation would affect litigation against retired companies and assure return to business. The meeting drew 100+ business leaders and professionals. Mr H H Weir presented the petition on behalf of the citizens demanding a remedy. The governor insisted on concrete lists of those unable to secure reliable coverage and written stances on suits against corporations before considering any session.
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Jackson
Miss
Lee M. Russell
Russell
Mississippi Association of Insurance Agents
Mississippi
H. H. Weir
Mississippi State Federation of Labor
Weir
Federation of Labor
Gov. Russell
Tula High School Enters New Building Phase
After an eight month term the Tula High School community anticipates a new building. Principal leadership and patron support are praised for educational gains. Commencement featured Rev. R Q Leavell delivering the sermon and student performances by the younger classes and the senior play Lone Star.
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Tula
R. Q. Leavell
First Baptist Church
Oxford
Flowerland
Wright
Everett
Miss Duntan
Fraudulent highway promoter targets Kansas towns
In December a man named Waltez introduced himself as part of the Old Indian Trails Association to the Eagle editor and Commercial Club. He claimed to post a scenic road and collect memberships, with funds to remain in the Bank of Oxford until work began. Sheriff warnings followed as investigations revealed con artist schemes selling town concessions and demanding immediate payments. Waltez was sought by five counties, last seen in Norton, with arrests underway.
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P. W. Rowland
Eagle
Rowland
Bank of
Oxford
Ocean
Waltez
America
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
Galena
Independence
Oberlin
Cedar Bluffs
Wichita
Hutchinson
Emporia
Junction City
Clay Center
Concordia
Osborne
Dphillipsburg
Norton
Norcatur
Jon
Valvez
W. F. Troutman
Montgomery County
Decatur County
Chester Willington Waltez
Old Indian ‘Trails Association
Commercial Club
Merchants’ Association
Noveator
Carl Leon
Kan
Great Road Plan Promoter Arrests Shake Oberlin Kansas
In Oberlin Kansas a suspected sham highway scheme called the International Old Indian Trails drew attention as promoter C. W. Valrez vanished and a sheriff telegram summoned his arrest. Local business leaders were asked to subscribe to memberships and fund camping sites for a Miami to Vancouver route, but suspicions grew as towns were urged to pay now without firm results.
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Oberlin
Kan
Oberlin Commercial Club
Kansas
C. W. Valrez
Valrez
Miami
Fla
Let Us Paint and Repair Your Roof Ad
Let Us paint and repair your roof with first class work. We put on new roofs. Write or wire us McDonald and Martin Holly Springs Mississippi April 21 28 P.
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McDonald & Martin
Holly Springs
Miss
Bargain of a Lifetime Organ for Sale near town
A near new Kimball organ offers a bargain to save shipping by paying off the remaining mortgage. Interested buyers are directed to write W. W. Kimball Co., Collection Dept., Chicago, Tl. April 28-21p.
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Kimball
W. W. Kimball Co
Chicago
European Point of View Confusion in Modern Speech
A commentary argues Europe cannot grasp the American outlook and notes Americans struggle to define a European stance. It warns that boasting in front of friends should avoid using large numbers and critiques the impulse of the modern world toward flashy but shallow signals.
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Europe
The Man with a Million Pitied for Trust in Friends
A man with wealth struggles to distinguish genuine friends from deceitful ones. He has some true allies, but his inability to tell them apart causes loneliness and caution in his social circle.
Braxton Tragedy Kills Thirteen In Town Fire
A telegraph report lists thirteen killed in Braxton with two dying later at D Lo hospital. Names of the dead include Drew Barwick Will Spell C T Tillman and R S Everett among others. Injured persons from Braxton and D Lo total many, including C C Price and Geneva Walker.
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Braxton
D’lo
New Orleans
Jackson
Gertrude Butler
Finkbine Hospital
Logan
R. S. Everett
C. N. Chandler
Kimball Child
W. D. Kelly
C. C. Price
Dora Kelly
A. B. Mangum
H. Vance
Clyde Johnson
Ernest Harper
Tom Graham
N. R. Taylor
Frank Berry
Carl Magee
J. A. Shepard
C. W. Different
C. F. Everett
Bessie Walker
R. Kk. Mahaffey
Geneva Walker
D'Lo Hospital
Camp Ground Expense Fund Urges Donations for Sanitary Upgrades
A fundraising appeal requests free will offerings to finance the Oxford Camp Ground renovations including tabernacle, preacher’s tent, concrete springs, and sanitary toilets. Donations are recorded in the Camp Ground Record Book and published weekly in the Eagle. Cash on hand and listed donors are noted.
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Bank of Oxford
Oxford
Eagle
A. F. Calloway
G. W. Price
Ox.ford Bas Oo Gebs
Guy McLarty
Mack McLarty
Marvin Hawkins
Edwin McLarty
John Bains
T. W. Black
D. Wallace
W. A. Gallegley
Japan’s Peace Talk Tone Masked by Military Moves
The article suggests Japan may seek cordial relations with the United States yet notes military activity that hints at preparations for a tougher stance or confrontation.
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Chester Willington Walter
the International Old In
Dian Trails Association
Jim
R. J. James
Intermediate States
New Wallingford
Miami-Vancouver
Old Indian Trails Association
Mr. James
James
Noreatus
Camp Ground Expense Fund
Japan
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