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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
1
In a playful dialogue Mia Merriwid and her Aunt Jane debate suitors and style. They comment on Mr Spickan’s looks and wardrobe, noting clashing fashion bits and the appeal of tailored dummies, while Mia confesses a fondness for dress and a playful longing for romance.
Aural experts describe "telephone ear" as ear strain from constant phone use. The treatment urged is abstinence from the telephone for a few days to relieve irritated auditory nerves and prevent temporary deafness. The article also notes eye fatigue analogies and social chatter about dress and habits.
Al Baum, Crystal Theater manager, saved the building from a film fire by smothering flames with his overcoat and his wife’s furs. He loses $75 in value for the coat and furs plus $100 for the film, due to the incident.
The tale recalls Judge McCanless of Wichita known as the state’s leanest man. While walking in Kansas City a hound dog trailed him for a block. A street boy speculates the dog follows him thinking he is a bone.
An American millionaire was the subject of a Paris art hoax joke as a New York observer recalled the episode. He noted that such millionaires are easily duped and recounted a tale of an elderly financier and his young wife planning a portrait abroad but opting for genuine talent at home instead.
Perthshire Mississippi rode out a terrific wind and rain that ended a prolonged drought. The storm wrecked part of the depot and toppled several outbuildings in Perthshire but damage remains limited. Rain eased drought as crops improve, and harvest plans begin with expected picking by early September.
Senator and Mrs Williams and Mr and Mrs Stirling called on the president and presented an invitation from the city and the Board of Trade to visit Jackson this fall. The president received them graciously and thanked them for the invitation, but could promise nothing about the Southern trip as he does not know when Congress will finish and adjourn.
A light rain fell breaking weeks of drought bringing relief to farmers and crops. The rainfall was badly needed by the community and praised for easing stress on agriculture and daily life.
A one hour shower refreshed crops and pastures in Booneville, easing extreme dryness that had left grass nearly dead. The rain should bring notable relief to farming and grazing lands.
A Michigan South wreck near Bogue Chitto on the Illinois Central line left the Panola Lime train derailed on an embankment sixty feet from the rails. Six cars and the engine left the track but no fatalities reported. several passengers and crew were injured and treated at McComb. The crash was blamed on rail bed gravel on the ties, with cars overturning yet surviving. Conductor Woods and others were aboard as the baggage and express carts remained intact. The incident highlighted the superiority of steel coaches over wooden cars in such a derailment.
Evie Purvis, Eden school teacher, wrote the song Mississippi which wins approval of Mississippi educators. Miss Suse Powell praises it and recommends use in club work. It was sung as a solo at the normal school and by a class of 30 at another event. Purvis is receiving orders for the song from teachers statewide.
Winona’s first bale of new cotton sold by farmer 7 C Bot of Montgomery County. Winona Oil Mill bought the seed for 50 cents per bushel as usual. The cotton classed good middling at 16 cents per pound, making Col. Bax about 100 in base met.
The first bale of the season for Witton was shipped to Greenwood by EB C. Garnett of Indianola, marking the arrival of a new era for the crop at the local market.
Gulfport report notes progress on the wet pier where three dredges now handle tasks. The waterfront project has been under construction for about a year to eighteen months.
Laurel, oldest native resident and renowned pioneer of Jones County, died this week at the home of his daughter Mrs J L Shows. The community mourns the passing of a figure associated with early settlement and local history.
The amendment linking currency ideas to interlocking directorates was defeated. Voters rejected the proposal amid debate over governance and economic strategy.
Maury Diggs former California state architect was found guilty of violating the Mann act for transporting a woman across state lines for immoral purposes. The jury returned guilty verdicts on four counts, each carrying up to five years in federal prison. one count was not guilty.
New York reports Edward E Mealls endorsing Mayor Gaynor for reelection on an independent ticket. Louis Goeluss of the East Side Gaynor Association says Gaynor would run, despite Tammany Hall ties and competing plans from other groups.
Washington report says the Progressive Republicans aligned with the ewnconciliation committee will seek an urgent call from Republican National Committee Chairman Hilles to convene a general reorganization convention. The plan initially required a meeting within 60 days after adjournment. Cummins and leaders push for action now due to uncertain congressional adjournment timing.
Jerome appointed special deputy attorney general to seek Thaw’s return to New York. He was chosen for his experience in Thaw cases and prior involvement in the trials and appeals. Messina dwellings rebuilt after the 1903 quake were again devastated by a hurricane or violence with a large, uncertain death toll.
A fast passenger train of the Florida East Coast Railroad from Key West to Jacksonville derailed near here due to a defective edith. No further details on injuries or cause are provided in the fragment.
The government has placed a large order for improved Whitehead torpedoes akin to those used by the Japanese cruiser Kongo. The deal signals expanded naval armament amid tensions with Japan and other powers.
California congressman Representative Kahn reintroduced his measure to provide free importation of foreign exhibits and to protect foreign exhibitors at the Panama Pacific International Exposition, aiming to ease exhibit access and safeguard participants.
A Swedish battle fleet clashed in the sound resulting in the sinking of one vessel while another ship was saved. The incident involved the line of ships near the sounding area and a small cutter or boat rescued by rescue crews.
A head-on crash at the foot of Dock Street involved a Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train from Sedalia and a local freight train. Eight persons were injured, with several possibly fatally, in the collision.
The state department and White House face a dead wall in addressing Mexican troubles. Huertas remains firm against mediation. Special Envoy presses on, aiming to influence Hierta, while the diplomatic scene shows an irreversible pressure on an immovable position.
Washington reports the department of agriculture has moved notice of a contagious and infectious disease described as ple anemic, southern or Texas fever, detected among cattle in several southern and western states.
A note states that fewer than four Chinese in Panama have complied with the new law requiring universal registration in the republic, with the registration deadline expiring September 1.
Reports show cotton in Oklahoma and Texas suffering severe deterioration due to extreme heat and dryness. Mississippi and Louisiana faces added loss from boll weevil. Georgia and Carolinas fare better with prospects for a good crop. Weather across the belt remains hot and dry, with some showers offering limited relief.
Ambiguous text notes critics of bankers urge tighter lines while supporters of the president's currency plan anticipate passage. Norwee leaders say the issue hinges on substantial changes and a heated banking debate looms over provisions.
New York Veronet Richard Pardes Fairlane leads a visit with an inspection of the military economy at West Point. He will address the American Bar Association in Montreal and receive an honorary degree from Metall University. Viscount Hallase sails from Liverpool and will land in New York next Friday. He plans to speak on Higher Natwoality before the ABA on September 1.
District Judge Law appoints Livingston resident Monteorge BL McMaree as receiver of all property, mines, wills and water power plant assets of the Montana Consolidated Gold Mining Company, incorporated for 10 million dollars. Each property said to be worth about half a million dollars.
Philadelphia reports that 150000 of 200000 United States Steel Corp workers signed petitions asking the attorney general to halt any proceedings toward dissolving the company. Windsor VI notes the Salvation Army forms its first corps for prisoners east of Chicago inside the state prison.
Erie union leaders at a special meeting of the Central Labor Union decide against a general strike of Evie trades. They caution that such action could jeopardize the ongoing moldered strike and its objectives.
Rome reports the pope granted a private audience to Rt. Rev. J. M. Laval auxiliary bishop of New Orleans confirming ongoing ties between the Holy See and the American church.
The Sublime Porte starts direct negotiations with Hungarian delegate M. Nechevsteh in Constantinople seeking an understanding with Turkey since the outbreak of the second war. Nechevsteh has remained in the city to pursue a possible settlement.
Niagara, Perry’s flagship, fought a severe gale on Lake Michigan for hours before being driven to shelter in Muskegon harbor. The dangerous voyage ended with the vessel docking safely despite the gale conditions.
Harry K Thaw was captured near Coaticook Quebec and brought to Sherbrooke for habeas corpus proceedings. U S Consul Daniels will seek postponement to allow District Attorney Conger to appear, with Hector Verriette defending Thaw during the brief hearing. Police described Thaw as tall and fatigued, appearing under guard as he awaits transport to New York.
Glynn is officially recognized as acting governor by the board of public buildings. Executive chamber and committee rooms are designated as his quarters on the third floor while Sulzer’s offices remain on the floor below. He states he will not use the office for partisan warfare or factional reprisals.
Jebo Armstrong writes to Harry Thaw congratulating him on escape from Matteawan and inviting him to visit Virginia when he leaves Canada.
London reports Ambassador Page tendered regrets from the American government to the foreign secretary for the recent attack on the British foreign office by Henry Jane Wilson.
In Max Tin's Ferry across the Ohio River Jeho Marshall shot his wife at the breakfast table, killing her, while four of the six children looked on in helpless shock, and then Marshall took his own life.
Retiring ambassador to Mexico Chicago Henry Lane Wilson arrived here en route to Culver with illness noted. He offered no comment on Mexico and made no statements during the visit.
Boston Governor Foss says he will not run for the Republican nomination despite having sufficient signatures to place his name on the primary ballot.
The article notes General Felix Diaz of Mexico, nephew of former President Diaz, arriving in Ottawa with his wife and entourage, heading for England.
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