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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
2
A Mississippi campaign piece alleges that Stephens' committee in Lee County and similar efforts elsewhere circulate false statements about Ford. The circular claims a U S senator improperly allows supporters to misstate the opponent's position on public questions.
Mississippi voters are urged to learn Senator Vardaman’s true position on leasing Muscle Shoals to Henry Ford. The statement accuses Stephens and supporters of misquoting Vardaman, asserting he favors Ford’s proposal and honoring that plan to benefit farmers and the nation.
A political group named Friends of Senator Tames K Vardaman accuses an aspiring candidate of misrepresenting an opponent’s views to mislead voters about public issues in a sharp critique of the Senate race attendant to sensational claims.
Dr. Arthur Johnson, a prominent Memphis physician, was found unconscious with a fractured skull beneath his apartment window after a violent disturbance. The fight left clear signs in his apartment and the cause remains a mystery, his roommate reported waking to a loud pounding on the door.
The First National Bank today relocated to its handsome new building, marking a notable expansion for the bank and its customers.
John W. Hudson, arrested in Chattanooga on an auto ordinance violation, admits his identity as the Memphis murder suspect of Mrs. Hattie Ferguson. He previously fled Memphis by jumping into the Mississippi River on Feb. 8 and says he stole cars in Georgia and Tennessee.
Cole Blease resumes political life after years in seclusion as shown by incomplete returns from the state primary. He leads his chief opponent for the gubernatorial nomination by a small margin and appears favored to win the runoff. FE Jackson leads for Lieutenant Governor. Banks Love is renominated Secretary of State. Walter Duncan remains comptroller. Congressional races close today.
Atlanta attorneys make a final bid to spare Frank Dupre’s life as the case nears a critical clemency decision. The effort centers on appeals and petitions filed in hopes of commuting or overturning the death sentence.
Washington Aug 29 Without a record vote the Senate approved use of the interest on foreign debt to finance the soldiers bonus. The measure would fund about 350 million by applying interest on allied debt as part of the Smith McNary reclamation bill. Senator Simmons led the move with Senator Reed and others urging it as a way to meet the cost of the bonus and related options.
In Powhatan Arkansas the circuit court indicted Sheriff H H Caldwell for embezzlement based on accounts commission report showing a shortage over 1800 dollars. Judge Coleman removed Caldwell and swore in former deputy John R Long as sheriff. Neil Cole is the newly elected sheriff awaiting oath.
Washington reports congress considers new legislation to strengthen federal power to curb profiteering in coal and to stop interference with railroad traffic and Interstate Commerce Commission rules. The plan aims for vigorous prosecution of conspiracies to disrupt interstate commerce while offering railroads and unions a chance to settle disputes without shutting down commerce.
President Harding approved $600000 for early construction by army engineers at the Wilson dam in Muscle Shoals Alabama. The funds will run until the $7500000 Congress budget becomes available on October 1 and the project aims to be the largest single masonry work. Proceeding depends on final appropriation and departmental allocations.
President Harding seeks a financing provision to quiet debt cancellation talk. A roll call was avoided as leaders feared low quorum. The Smith-McNary reclamation amendment passed 43 to 26 with a mixed party split and bipartisan support.
Washington Aug 30 The Navy Department is seeking the Pan American en route to Rio de Janeiro. It carries Secretary Hughes and other diplomatic corps members who left to attend the Brazilian Exposition.
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