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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
8
Local reports note Biloxi bankruptcy action for Biloxi and Richton firm. Sardis and Panola County discuss pellagra scares, health status improves, and community events under church groups and education programs across towns including Meridian Hattiesburg and Gulfport with railroad, banking, and pension notices and several local incidents.
In Welch West Virginia Sid Hatfield former police chief Edward Chambers and five Baldwin Felts detectives faced off on the courthouse lawn. Hatfield and Chambers were killed as Lively and the detectives fired. four other Baldwins were arrested with no injuries reported. Hatfield recently faced charges connected to Mohawk shootings.
The U S transport Cantigny docked at Hoboken army piers with 1400 American soldiers killed in France. Caskets are being taken from the hold and placed on the piers as the repatriation process begins.
Washington report says the congressional commission on agricultural conditions has until January 1 next year to report findings under a House resolution. Chairman Anderson announced a partial report by September 7.
Somerset Kentucky reports the city council has allowed the Kentucky Utilities Company to collect a seven cent car fare while awaiting the company's decision on whether to accept the fare and begin service. The firm had requested ten cents, arguing operation costs necessitated a higher price.
The conference report consolidating all government activities for war veterans into one bureau has been adopted by the Senate and now waits House action in Washington.
Two trans-Atlantic liners depart a weekend cache outside the three mile limit to avoid July quota deportations. Megall Hellas from Greece carried 969 immigrants and Calabria from Italy carried 400 as they entered New York port under the new immigration law.
The steamship President placed by the government into commission as a speeded ocean mail delivery vessel.
A Tangier dispatch to the Daily Mail says Spanish troops advancing from Melilla through tribesmen have won an important victory near Montarrait, forcing Gen. Navarra to retreat as they push southward.
In Houston Texas J T Arbor and J Baxter Ernst car inspector were killed when the caboose platform they rode telescoped into the car ahead at Englewood Southern Pacific yards.
The body of Henry Lu blang aged 59 of 139 West 112th Street was found hanging from a tree in Central Park Coral Park Wet. The body was attached to a limb by a widow enya.
London nears Paris supreme council meeting over Upper Silesia fate. Britain seeks fair Polish rights while protecting German claims and avoiding renewed Anglo French entente strain. Ambassador Harvey may act only if Europe peace is at risk, in line with American war costs and interests.
Official sale to auction 800 buildings at Camp Funston Kansas on August 16 along with eight million feet of lumber and all building equipment including plumbing and furnaces. Event marks end of cantonment operations and disposal of surplus structures.
The Rochester printers local No. 38 voted to resume work after protests over a 44 hour week. A J Crom hack announced the vote and the return to regular hours, ending the strike that began in May.
Washington Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will launch soon in Quebec a campaign to stimulate the trade nation movement in the United States and Canada aimed at increasing the federation membership.
In Kingston Jamaica plans are presented to reestablish Port Royal as a naval station due to Jamaica’s strategic Caribbean position. Provisions are being made to coal and service British ships especially those transiting the Panama Canal.
A Reuters dispatch from Reval reports Russian Bolshevik premier Nikolai Lenine intends to travel to Scotland for a holiday soon, contingent on obtaining British authorization.
Baldwin-Felts detective C. E. Lively told reporters he acted in defense when he shot Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers in Welch West Virginia. He said he regrets the necessity but insists the killings were pure self defense.
Brief item notes moves to cut soda revenue from the agenda, outlining proposed reductions and stakeholder reactions while keeping focus on fiscal impact.
Washington Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee reached a plan to ease taxes by halving the 10 percent levy on sporting goods and debating repeal of the 10 percent tax on carbonated bottled beverages. The group argues the changes would reduce revenue by about 50 million dollars as part of a broader effort to cut half a billion dollars from the tax bill.
A message received in White Bear Minnesota from Mexican bandit chieftain Jesus Rentria extends apologies to Hazald G. Pater son a former aviation lieutenant regarding a $15 000 ransom. The note offers best wishes and threatens violence toward Dewis if encountered.
Sandersville reports 72 year old Thomas Erown and his 28 year old son Claud Browng were arrested on warrants for setting the Sandersville Oil Mill fire that destroyed the building on May 20. Sheriff English said the elder Brown confessed implicating others, but details await further investigation.
Houston reports fifteen unauthorized men aboard Gulf Coast Line freight train No. 32 were believed burned to death in the wreck near DeQuincy Louisiana. Debris clearing continues and bodies are burned beyond recognition.
The Georgia senate passed the general tax bill by 38 to 7 after adopting an amendment imposing a five per cent tax on all amusements including grand opera and moving picture shows in Atlanta.
Police responded to a riot call at a picnic outing near Oakland California when a prohibition enforcement agent attempted an arrest at an event organized by the Rebel Cork Benevolent Association. Several men were badly injured as shots were fired.
Miss Caroline Heig is held in 1600 dollars bail by Federal Commissioner Hitchcock on charges of unlawfully concealing records of mail robberies in Chicago. She was reportedly secretary to Arthur M. Goldsmith, recently arrested in the round-up of alleged mail robbery cases.
A man claiming to be Edward Rottermund took a police car and sped to his home at 3929 S. Comptom after a report of a murder. Officers shouted instructions, and the suspect allegedly admitted to the crime as they arrived at the Rottermund home. The scene included frantic commentary and disrupted proceedings.
A reflection on how personal virtue shapes fortune and spiritual life, treating earthly existence as a prelude to deeper value. The statement links character to wealth and moral growth beyond material riches.
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