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Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1907

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Farm innovation and prospering Mississippi farmer Evans

West Point Leader excerpt describes J. E. Evans 360 acre Mississippi farm with alfalfa mellilotus and Bermuda pasture. It details waterworks sewers cement floors hog and dairy facilities, 25–30 cows, 150–200 cotton bales per year, and diversified income from hay butter and telephony. The piece praises enterprise and optimism for state agriculture.

Mississippi W. F P. Lagrone West Point J. E Evans Mr. Evans Bhys Evans

Mississippi Greater Mississippi vision and convict road labor

A Mississippi booster urges keeping young residents in state to develop resources. Marshall county contracts convict labor for road work with guards appointed, aiming to improve roads and future conditions. The piece calls for public participation and notes post election timing for further discussion of regional development.

Mississippi Union Marshall County Board of Supervisors Marshall County

Mississippi August Weather Averages from 66 Stations

The data covers nineteen years from Mississippi weather reconits at sixty six observation stations. It notes August conditions with mean temperatures the warmest month 1902 at 106 Canton and 107 Pit esboro and coolest 1880 at 75 Corinth Rose City Pontotoc. Precipitation ranges show maximum 8.25 inches in 1885 and minimum 2.12 inches in 1891.

Weather Bureau Missssippi Canton Pitesboro Corinth Roseciusio Pontotoc

Meridian Holds Artemis Wynn After Barnett Deputy Escort

Mrs Artemis Wynn is brought to Meridian from Barnett Clarke county by deputy sheriff amid a claim of months in custody by Mrs Elvira Smith. Judge Cochran issued a warrant for her release from Megal bondage. Wynn describes severe confinement and cruelty. In Purvis circuit court Judge Cook imposes death sentence on John Brock for murdering Louis Kohler at Baxterville Mercantile Co. store.

Meridian Artemis Wynn Barnett Clarke County Elvira Smith Robert F. Cochran Megal Mex. Wynn Purvis W. H. Cook John Brock Louis Kohler Baxterville Mercantile Company Young Brock Kohler T Kohler

Telegraph and Telegraph Firm Abolishes Night Rates

The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company, under a federal restraining order, abolishes night rates and sets long distance tolls the same by day and night. If the federal case fails, the move could add thousands to revenue.

Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Mississippi Railroad Commission

Farmers Institute Speakers Include Experts from Washington and Starkville

A Holly Springs farmers institute featured Mr. Mehang of Washington delivering an instructive agriculture talk. Prof. A. B. Smith from Starkville's Agricultural and Mechanical college spoke on animal industry, C. L. Mooring addressed horticulture, and C. T. Ames, head of the experiment station, gave a practical talk.

Farmers’ Institute Holly Springs Mehang Washington Agricultural and Mechanical College Starkville A. B. Smith C. L. Mooring C.T. Ames

Van Vleet Town Poisoning Ties To Spoiled Pork

Mrs Park died and eighty residents of Van Vleet near Okolona fell ill after eating pork believed poisoned by heat. Authorities consider spoiled meat the likely cause in the small town’s health scare.

Bottle Explodes Wounding Meridian Man

Alvin Kemp of Meridian was drinking from a bottle that exploded, sending glass shards into his throat and causing a serious wound. Police and medical staff were alerted as he received treatment.

Alvin Kemp Meridian

Pythians of Mississippi Launch Big Membership Drive

An energetic campaign by the Pythians of Mississippi aims to enroll at least 1,400 members by November 1. The effort targets growth and broader community involvement through organized recruitment events and outreach.

Pythians Mississippi

D A Greaves District Attorney Dies in Jackson

J B Greaves district attorney of the Seventh judicial district died in Jackson after several months illness from throat cancer.

J. B. Greaves Seventh Judicial District Jackson

Osborn Wins Crystal Springs Chautauqua Oratorical

Sam L. Osborn of Millsaps College won the oratorical contest at Crystal Springs Chautauqua.

Crystal Springs Chautauqua Sam L. Osborn Millsaps College

Kinney Lake drainage survey planned in Tunica county

Capt. J. W. Henderson in charge of organizing a surveying party to begin a district survey near Kinney Lake Biarrict in Tunica county following orders from Washington.

J. W. Henderson Kinney Lake Tunica County Washington

Convicts Received At Penitentiary In July

There were twelve convicts received at the penitentiary during the month of July ten colored and two white.

Meridian Battles Relentless Ant Invasion Across Homes

For three months Meridian residents face swarms of ants invading houses, upstairs bedrooms, and beds. Despite extensive efforts to control the pest, the insect invasion persists with no effective remedy found yet.

Meridian

Post Office at Centreville Robbed of Funds and Registers

The Centreville post office was entered and all postal funds and registered matter on hand were stolen. Police investigate the break in and seek leads.

Centreville

Powers Combine France and Spain in Morocco

France and Spain coordinate actions in Morocco aiming to boost influence and stability. Diplomatic talks and joint operations signal a new regional approach amid shifting alliances and colonial legacies.

French Plan to Land Troops at Casablanca in Morocco

France and Spain move quickly over Morocco crisis. A French and a Spanish warship are at Casablanca with three French and one Spanish men of war en route. Paris proposes immediate landing of troops at Casablanca and has prepared three transports at Toulon to carry 7 500 men and 00 horses to Morocco. Further steps remain undisclosed. A delay follows Clemenceau’s absence at Karlsbad. No Tangier telegram confirms new Casablanca news. Tangier bank reportedly pillaged and a British consular employee captured between Tangier and Elkars.

Paris France Morocco Casablanca Spain Toulon Clemenceau Karlsbad Mororcens Algeciras Tangier Oran Algeria Elksare

Goggins Declines State Railroad Commission Post

Bernard R. Goggins announced he will decline the appointment to the state railroad commission to replace John Barnes. He cites residence change sacrifices to his law practice and other personal reasons for declining.

Grand Rapids, Mich Bernard R. Goggins State Railroad Commission John Barnes

Powder company changes hands in Wisconsin transfer

Deeds filed in Kenosha Wisconsin show the transfer of all property owned by the powder trust at Pleasant Prairie to Laflin Rand Powder company. The estate formerly belonged to St Amory Haskell of Wilmington Delaware and observers link the move to the government suit against the powder combine.

Powder Company Kenosha Wis Powder Trust Pleasant Prairie Laflin-Rand Powder Company St. Amory Haskell Wilmington Del Powder Combine

Billik to Hang October 11

Chicago prisoner Herman OBillik received a death sentence for the murder of Mary Vural by poisoning and is slated for execution on October 11.

Thomas Republicans to attend Tulsa convention bearing banners

Thomas Oklahoma Republicans prepare for a special Pullman trip to Tulsa with Frantz and Ferguson banners. The Thomas concert band and Commercial club members will accompany to promote the town’s fifth anniversary celebration on August 22 to 24.

Thomas Republicans Thomas, Okla Pullman Tulsa Frantz and Ferguson Thomas Concert Band Commercial Club

Civil War Prisoner Dies in Worcester Under Arrest Forty Years

General Josiah Pickett aged 86 is reported dying in Worcester Massachusetts as a civil war prisoner under arrest since Cold Harbor. He was colonel of the Twenty fifth Massachusetts and angered General Stannard who ordered his arrest after a sword insult.

Worcester Mass Josiah Pickett Cold Harbor Arrvet Pickett

Peary to Start North in Cold Weather Plan

Commander Robert Peary, staying at Eagle Island near Portland, says he will sail to New York and then north once the boats are aboard the Roosevelt belt. He hopes to depart within a week and reach winter quarters by September 5, taking only essentials with him and leaving his family behind.

Portland Maine Ebert E Peary Eagle Island New York North Peary

Barne O Oidfield Breaks Fargo Fair Auto Records

Barne O Oidfield opened the Fargo Interstate fair by breaking two world automobile records on a half mile track. He ran the first mile of a three mile race in 1 15 and the three miles in 3 51. His mile record beat his Winnipeg time by four and a half seconds and his three mile record beat the Winnipeg mark by eighteen seconds.

St. Paul Minn Pioneer Press Fargo N. D Barne O Oidfield Winnipeg

Chalons Bishop Bans Clergy Articles Without Permission

In Chalons sur Marne France the Bishop enforces papal guidance by prohibiting diocesan clergy from publishing any religious articles without his authorization. The edict targets ecclesiastics and follows a recent syllabus on moderation in faith.

Chalons Sur Mame France Chalons

Man Ends Life to Escape Troubles in Findlay

Ezra E. Cuffail of Fostoria died by arsenic after suffering heart trouble rheumatism and other ailments his wife and two children were sick with typhoid fever at the time the death occurred in Findlay Ohio causing local officials to investigate as a suspected suicide.

Findlay Ezra E. Cuffail

Auto overturns kill shingle magnate in Everett

A. A. Smith, a prominent shingle manufacturer in Everett, was killed when his automobile overturned. Duncan McKidden and John Nelson, both companions, suffered injuries in the crash reported today.

Everett A. A. Smith Duncan McKidden John Nelson

Moscow monarchist leader shoots Social Democrat in debate

Moscnw M Toropolf the monarchist leader in Moscow shot and killed M Ermonse a Social Democrat during a heated debate. Toropold was arrested.

Moscnw M. Toropolf Monarchist Moscow M. Ermonse Social Democratic Party Toropod

Postoffice Clerk Arrested in Mail Robbery Charge

Chattanooga reports Niel W. Hughes a senior clerk at the Columbia Tennessee postoffice and son of ex Postmaster Arch M. Hughes was arrested on a charge of robbing the mails.

Postoffice Chattanooga Tenn Niel W. Hughes Columbia, Tenn Arch M. Hughes

Decree Dissolves Franciscan Brothers in St Ingram

Paris President Falliennes signs a decree dissolving the Franciscan Brothers branch at St Ingram in Haute Garonne, France. The action ends the local religious order’s presence in the region.

Franciscan Brothers Paris Falliennes St. Ingram Haute Garonne

Brother Dies on Seeing Brother in Sumter County Field

Americus Georgia Sumter county farmer Gram Goodwin dies in a cotton field. His brother Arnold, summoned to the scene, collapses and dies upon viewing the body.

Americus Gram Goodwin Sumter Arnold

Navy Rejects All Dry Dock Bids at Puget Sound

Washington D C the navy department rejects all bids for the dry dock at Hrumerton on Puget Sound saying none met the appropriation limit.

Washington, D. C Navy Department Hrumerton Puset Sound

Carolina & Northwestern Railroad to Implement 2-Cent Fare

President W A Barber sent telegram from New York to Governor Glenn stating the Carolina & Northwestern railroad will implement a 2 cent fare in August. The notice indicates progress toward a low rate and inaugural steps for the line.

Raleigh N. C W. A. Barber Carolina & Northwestern Railroad Glenn New York

Old Feud Ends in Killing in Hopkinsville

Ephraim Alsbrooke attacked James Dunning with a mowing blade and Dunning fired two loads of squirrel shot into Alsbrooke as the quarrel ended with Alsbrooke's death in Hopkinsville Kentucky.

Hopkinsville Ephraim Alsbrooke James Dunning Dunning Alsbrooke

Coxe Will Probate Disposes $2.6 Million Estate

The will of Mrs Isabel Brown Coxe widow of coal operator Henry B Coxe was admitted to probate in West Chester Pennsylvania and disposes of an estate valued around $2.6 million among several beneficiaries.

Monday Universal Wash Day and the Mayflower Tale

The piece ponders why Monday became a global washing day tracing to the moon, a queen of night, and Pilgrim history. It cites the Mayflower voyage of 1620, noting 63 days at sea and debates landing day as Monday or Friday, imagining the ship’s cleanliness and clothing aboard.

Plymouth Rock John Smith Bradford

New York Life President Outlines Policyholder Plan

President Kingsley of the New York Life Insurance Company tells policyholders that the administration plan emphasizes strict economy, maximum publicity, global growth, pursuing new business within the law, and placing policy-holder interests first. He stresses public accountability and prudent financial practice as core to the institute.

Kingsley New York Life Insurance Company

Hobo Seeks Shelter at Farmer’s Barn This Night

A weary hobo asks for shelter at a farmhouse door. The farmer replies with a mock advisory from his figurines about sleeping outdoors, praising endurance and allocating the potato patch and sky for the night. The judge’s quip precedes the exchange.

Peg Parton

The Tell Tale Voice

A Denver bank teller explains a lie detection method by watching voice and body behavior rather than eye contact. He notes truthfulness shows a firm, straightforward voice while deception causes hesitation, throat clearing, and confusion as gaze is avoided.

Denver

Farce Man Reveals Water Woes Of Two Wives

A pale man in a bathing suit stands knee deep in the sea and sighs that the sea is the grave of his first wife. He explains he remarried, but his second wife refuses to go near the water.

Does Not Always Pay In A Tramp Tale From TIit Bits

A short TIit Bits item presents a Western themed joke about two tramps. The first tramp says politeness pays, the second notes it does not always. The narrator recalls acting deaf and dumb when a man gave him sixpence and then had him arrested.

Postum Claims Cure for Coffee Related Ailments

Letter cites personal stories of headaches nervousness and biliousness alleviated after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. Mother and neighbors reported improved stomach and nervous troubles and regained ability to work and sew. Ends with a call to look for The Road to Wellville in the package.

Wellvilla

Jewels Disappear Man Charged With Theft

A man faces charges after antique jewelry vanished and his brother is accused of involvement. Police report the alleged theft occurred at a residence, with investigators pursuing further leads and potential accomplices.

Man

Oldest Sicilian Family Involved In Italian Homestead Heist

Philadelphia Nuncio Ser gius was arrested on a New York theft warrant tied to a plan to sell antique jewelry worth up to 30 000 to save a Sortino homestead for two sisters and three brothers. Emilio Sergius linked the jewels to Casper Clarke Met Museum. Nuncio claimed robbery en route to Ambler.

Philadelphia Sergius Central Station Emile Sersine Thompson Street New York Emilio Sergius Sortino Fitrle Italy Eimillo Casper Purdon Clarke Metropolitan Museum Emilio Nuncio Nancio Ambler Anburbh

Pittsburg Miners May Strike In Pittsburg District

The executive board of district No 5 United Mine Workers of America authorizes President Patrick Feehan to call a strike in the Pittsburg district over wage agreement violations. About 14 000 miners would be affected if Bologna if the strike proceeds.

Pittsburg United Mine Workers of America Jaw Patrick Feehan Pittsburg Coal Company Feehan

Fairbanks Family Reunion In Dedham Massachusetts

More than five hundred descendants of Jonathan Fairbanks from Sowerby Yorkshire England gathered in Dedham for the sixth annual Fairbanks family reunion in America. The event was held at the old Fairbanks homestead, built soon after his arrival and believed to be the oldest dwelling in New England.

Fairbanks Dedham Mass Jonathan Fairbanks Sowerby Yorkshire England America New England

Strikes Escalate as Rioters Seize General in Cosges

In Raon L Etape France the strike spreads across Cosges with fresh barricades. On Monday afternoon and night rioters captured General La Tour and were rescued with difficulty by troops. Strong reinforcements arrive to quell the unrest.

Raon L'Etape France Cosges Latour

Bradley Estate Divided After Long Litigation in Cleveland

The Alva Bradley estate valued around five million dollars is split equally among ten heirs after more than twenty years since his death. Bradley, a wealthy vessel and real estate owner, left his estate in trust for twenty years before division.

Cleveland Ohio Alva Bradley

Cabinet Secretary Straus Arrives in Honolulu Aboard Siberia

Secretary of commerce and labor Oscar Straus reached Honolulu from San Francisco aboard the steamer Siberia. He was greeted with a military salute and met at the dock by federal and territorial officials and the territorial militia.

Honolulu Hawaii Oscar Straus Commerce and Labor San Francisco

Jealous Husband Kills Wife Then Shoots Sister In Law

Edgar Ball a railroad employee in Ardmore Indian Territory shot and fatally wounded his young wife before wounding his sister in law Mise Magele Dobson in the thigh and shooting himself through the heart Jealousy is given as the motive.

Ardmore Ind Ter Waupa Sucka I. T Edgar Ball Mise Magele Dobson

Iowa Senator in Critical Condition After Rattlesnake Bite

Waterloo report says State Senator Byron Newberry, father of the Iowa pure food law, is in critical condition after a rattlesnake bit him on the ankle while in an oat field on his farm near Strawberry Point. Recovery appears doubtful.

Iowa Waterloo Byron Newberry Iowa Pure Food Law Strawberry Point

Crown Order Bestows Third Class on Beerbohm Tree Actor

Berlin Emperor William confers the crown order of the third class on H. Beerbohm Tree the actor. The ceremony marks a high honor for the English stage figure as royal recognition crosses borders.

Beerbohm Tree Berlin William H. Beerbohm Tree

Explosion in Kaiser Wilhelm II Hold Kills Three Men

Information from New York reports an explosion in the hold of the North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm II caused three deaths and delayed the ship from sailing on schedule. The incident halted all planned departures and prompted safety checks aboard the vessel.

New York, N. Y

Longworths at Fairmont Hotel en route to Honolulu

Nicholas Longworth and his wife Mrs Longworth travel from San Francisco to Honolulu. Longworth is the son in law of President Roosevelt and a congressman from Ohio.

Longworths San Francisco Cal Nicholas Longworth President Roosevelt Ohio Longworth Fairmont Hotel Honolulu

Man AWAKE 23 YEARS IN CHAIR AT PRESQUE ISLE

Eric Pa Jeeep a resident of Presque Isle peninsula says he has not slept in 25 years and remains awake all night with his eyes wide open. Physicians examined him and report he is not healthy though he feels rested each morning after his chair vigil. Relatives killed in a railroad accident about 25 years ago are cited as the cause of his sleep loss.

Eric Jeeep Reet Presqueele Peninsula

Michigan Rep Ward arraigned on manslaughter charge

Detroit police court arraigned State House Speaker Pro Tem Chan M Ward on a manslaughter charge in connection with the April death of Edith Presley a proofreader for the state senate Ward stood mute and bail was set at 3000 with two sureties Justice Stefin scheduled September 6 for a hearing Naval Militia May Shoot. Attorney General Bonaparte advised that naval militiamen may join the Army rifle contests at Camp Perry Ohio this month a change from last year when they were excluded.

Detroit Mich Chan. M. Ward Hiowe of Representatives Ways and Means Mira Fdith Presley State Senate Ward Stefin Washington, DF Bonaparte Army United States Millitia Department Camp Perry War Department Naval Hove

Body of Gretchen Robbe Found in Lake Michigan

The body of Gretchen Robbe, aged 6, missing since Monday and believed kidnapped, was recovered Friday morning from Lake Michigan at the foot of Indiana Street after a boy dived to bring it to shore. Authorities investigate possible murder to cover up the crime.

Chicago Lil Gretchen Robbe Lake Michigan Indiana Street

Graf Waldersee Grounds Near Sandy Hook

The Hamburg American steamer Graf Waldersee ran aground on the east edge of the main channel about a mile north of the Southwest Spit near Sandy Hook at 10:30 p m. It rests easy and may be floated with the rising tide without damage.

Rune New York N. Y Graf Waldersee Sandy Hook

Pittsburg Coal Strike Averts Friday Action

Pittsburg officials and miners unions to confer after 14 000 coal miners strike was halted for now. Company seeks talks to settle disagreements likely leading to an adjustment of terms.

Pittsburg Penn Pittsburg Coal Co Miners’ Union

Dixie wins International motor cup at Southampton water

The American motor boat Dixie owned by Commodore FE J Schroeder of the Auto Boat Club of America won the race for the International marine motor cup in Southampton water. It beat the British rival Daimler ST by three-quarters of a mile over a 35 mile course.

Southampton Dixie Commodore FE. J. Schroeder Auto Boat Club of America Daimler ST

Runaway Train Kills Four Men in Kansas

A Missouri Pacific freight train ran away down Shannon Hill and struck a standing freight. Fireman FP. D. Scott was killed along with Fred Butzius of Hastings Nebraska Ralph Moody of Omaha and an unidentified man.

Atchison Kas Missouri Pacific Shannon D. Scott Fred Butzius Hastings Neb Ralph Moody Omaha

Tornado Hits Marquette Causes Communication Break

A tornado passed near Marquette Kansas late Thursday damaging crops and destroying telegraph and telephone lines, cutting outside communication while the town itself suffered minimal impact.

Marquette Kas

Engineer Killed In Wreck Near Red Rock

Arkansas City reports Santa Fe passenger train No 116 derailed seven miles from Red Rock Oklahoma. The engineer was killed and numerous passengers injured as a coach chair car baggage car and the engine left the track and piled into the ditch.

Arkansas City East Santa Fe Red Rock Okla

Falling Slate Kills Two At Ednamine No 1

Irwin Pat Johon H Jones of Pittsburg general manager of United Coal Company and Jasper Grahham fire boss were killed Tuesday night on Ednamine No 1 by a fall of slate.

Irwin Pat Johon H. Jones Pittsburg United Coal Company Jasper Grahham Ednamine No. 1

Engineer Murdered on Duty Near Norwalk

William J. Roberts, an engineer at the Araric light and water works station near Filam a few miles above here, was found dead on the engine room floor. authorities report he evidently was murdered.

Norwalk O—Wiliam J. Roberts Araric Filam

Wanamaker Stables Burn at Lyndenhurst Estate

Fire destroyed Wanamaker stables at Lyndenhurst near Jenkintown causing about 100000 dollars in losses. The country home Lyndenhurst suffered heavy fire damage in February with losses near two million dollars. In Lynchburg Virginia a Southern Railroad wreck injures twenty five people including one serious injury at Evington.

Wanamaker Philadelphia Penn John Wanamaker Lyndenhurst Jenkintown Mr. Wanamaker Lynchburg Evington Southern Railroad

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