10 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
1
A garbled report links a New York banker with a scandal tied to the New York industry. The case centers on Deelie Jenkins and a $500,000 trimming scheme involving several wealthy men, with scattered mentions of Kecoeha Wisconsin and John ome.
Fragmentary text mentions Helen Oweile Jenkins and imperfectly states evolving lines with unspecified individuals, making it impossible to determine a clear event, action, or outcome from the readable portion.
The Senate defeated the vote on the altered free list bill amid party splits. Democrats fear the bill will pass without reform, while President Taft's veto looms as lawmakers debate tariff changes and free list issues involving Governor Hoke Smith and Senate leaders.
A miner was rescued after being entombed in a coal shaft. Doctors will decide if he can leave the darkened room to resume work or rest. The incident recalls past disasters at the same mine where deaths occurred in recent years. Rescue work faced dangerous conditions as healing begins and questions rise about returning to the drift.
An illustrated transcription shows a fragmented plea to representatives urging no beef trust investigation. It references Representative Kinkaid of New Jersey and a Chicago remark, claiming the beef trust is the most iniquitous and demanding action to lower prices.
The city’s drought continues with Brur Creek the source, a new supply project not yet completed. Crews haul water from surrounding areas to the reservoir and begin filling early morning and late afternoon, with full restoration still two days away.
State Senator W. J. Harris urged Governor Smith to appoint Smite to the U S Senate. The move follows Tuesday’s bill and aims to have the senator-elect assume duties in Washington as a member of the upper chamber. The resolution remained on the table.
The Chattanooga and St. Louis railway suit began in the quarterly court but Julie W. A Naylor overruled the defendants demurrer and allowed transfer to the circuit court. Mr Johnson says he could not obtain a ticket from Union City and was forced to pay 6 cents per mile to Hickman.
A fragmented OCR piece describes a proposed action against a road mine combine tied to a parent company. It mentions court involvement, financial stakes, and potential restructuring, with references to the Pittsburgh region and surrounding valleys. The context hints at investigations into the actions and liabilities of the parent firm and its management.
The article reports on Charles M Schwab testifying before a committee about alleged deceit by rivals in the steel industry. It cites pressure tactics by Bethlehem Steel and other concerns about foreign competition and control of the industry.
A collision near Salisbury, North Carolina seriously injures a coach and several others. Passersby rushed to aid. victims transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Washington reports a general inventory of live stock and packing meats with adjusted rates. Trade officials note shifts in processing costs affecting packers and farmers across the industry.
The article reports Luke Underwood delivering sharp attacks on William J Bryan during a heated public forum. It highlights Underwood's criticisms of Bryan's policies and leadership, noting the strong reaction from attendees and the surrounding political tensions.
Articles detail extradition disputes involving Lumet and others, with references to prison, jury trial issues, and the U.S. Justice Department. Judges impose fines and examine torture allegations. Separate notes mention a derailment, a water-related incident, and criminal threats in Washington and New York amid broader legal actions.
In San Francisco a report notes a group of girls giving notable service to Marty Juve, highlighting community support and local efforts to assist the figure referenced.
Weather records show excessive rain harming cotton yields in many states. Planters fear delayed picking and stand counts, while pests and soil conditions affect boll development. Experts note some areas report delayed maturation but expect overall yields to recover with drying conditions.
A prewar style report describes a passenger train from Prensvivasca’s ort teamhwar tram derailing between Boefiae Barter and Budiington near Suntar. The engine and car left rails at full speed but all passengers were uninjured, though one car overturned and a section was severely damaged.
Reported labor dispute over a street railway contract led to a temporary work stoppage in Des Moines as 300 employees walked off. Legal action loomed with Pooler Law and district court involvement, while company executives claimed public service integrity outweighed striking labor demands.
Investigators in Concord report a alleged plot targeting children with harmful substances. Authorities say two men and two women were arrested and await arraignment as part of the case. Names include farmer Lee Bop and dealer Jeferwa Wonls, with Anna Boyd among those detained.
A blurred account describes a dainty young woman in a white dress on Market Street causing a disturbance as spectators react. The scene references a running horse, a stray umbrella, and bystanders rushing to help as the incident unfolds amid a spring wage contest.
In New Orleans area a labor group of sawmill workers unites with operators forming an association. They order several mill districts to join a strike aimed at John F. Kirby, president of the operators group. Headquarters move to Kirby mill towns as efforts to rally support intensify.
A proposed restoration would permanently erect the Temple Bar gate from Fleet Street in Epping Forest as a city landmark. Debate centers on placing the gate near London heart or in a nearby open space, with advocates citing historic “sermon in stones” value and others urging closer city proximity for ceremony and memory.
A fragmented item from a West Virginia region mentions Shenandoah River, sea level concept, and a storage feature near Fort Dich. The readable text references the area around Lincoin county and local geographic details without clear events or dates.
A fragile stem and crumbling rock expose a precarious overlook. Since Amber’s death the protective windward force lessens, but a mounted fimlder provides a dramatic vantage of the West Virginia hills from the rock.
A Mexican resident in San Antonio earns a living by catching and selling venomous snakes. He sells by the pound to a West Commerce Street dealer who supplies shows, museums, and scientists. He uses two methods to catch rattlers, for old and young snakes, and handles young moccasins with care.
Mrs Sarah Powell of Kittsville has completed a 10dar fast that cut her weight from 346 pounds to W. She plans another fast scan to further reduce her weight and hopes to reach 900 pounds without bypassing her breath.
Fashion writers note designers changing to a revival of eighteenth and early Victorian touches. Despite eclectic styles, a common silhouette shows soft lines, with flounces, plaiting, and waist emphasis, while wearers influence trends and taste.
Modes of school dresses designed for girls aged ten to twelve. Describes pale blue cambric with darker blue stripes, horizontal panel seams, white lawn hem, and blue water mark. Uses four yards of fabric and two and a half yards for the skirt with pleats and decorative yokes and buttons.
An early fashion note describes a Marie Antoinette style petit chapeag crafted in leghorn straw, tied with a nattier blue velvet ribbon and accented by a spray of wildflowers.
The article advises choosing quality, light shields for thin summer gowns. It recommends edging with lace or lawn, covering with white fabric, taping ends for sewing into armholes, and avoiding rusting pins. Shields are easy to change, washable in warm water, and removable covers can be made from linen or lawn with lace.
The Dry Goods Economist notes unanimous opinion on the side frill abet as a dominant accessory. Reports claim nearly every fashionable woman in the capital wears frill fabric on coats, lingerie blouses, and dresses, across satin, taffeta, wool serge, and silk serge ensembles.
The passage advises boiling dingy footwear in boiled water with a small amount of rat used in duties to restore shine. It presents a method to revive old outfits, asserting it yields a neater appearance than leaving them dirty.
Fashion notes describe new faces on fabrics and gowns using silk and lacy braids in tapestry colors. Floral clusters and foliage trails decorate headpieces with lattice nets and mock jewels. velvet and knitted ribbons appear on hats, with velvet expected to remain strong for months.
A delicate straw hat with a high crown and dual brim trim features old world rose ribbon, pink roses, and green leaves. Ivory lace under the brim and pink rose wreaths adorn the crown, while another new hat is covered in black satin and accented with pale flower trimming.
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