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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
1
A roundup of incidents and happenings includes a collision in Swifton Arkansas injuring passengers and killing fireman Harry Wells. A bank robbery in Platte Center Nebraska leaves the cashier wounded. Mob movements in Kentucky and safety shifts in Lexington. World’s fair notes, naval retirements, and Port Arthur news accompany political shifts, fires, executions, and rail accidents across the United States and abroad.
Mississippi plans a December Carnival in Jackson with rail fare discounts from all stations, concerts and fireworks, plus statewide exhibits from Tippah to Harrison. The piece highlights railroad investments, homeseekers, fruit production, and regional growth across counties like Calhoun, Woodville, and Yazoo City.
November 28 dispatch reports Gen Meron active on the left flank for three days. The general staff believes Japan plans an offensive as Russian reinforcements grow. Analysts note eastern probing may precede a broader advance near Bintaintzin with major forces nearby.
A wife sues a broad range of her town’s leading citizens to recover money alleged to be won from her husband at poker. The list includes health and city officials, the clerk, canal superintendent, councilmen or candidates, and a church society president.
Russian and Japanese forces clash near Shen king as of November 24 16 Tainkhetchen area. Three days of combat see Japanese repulsed yet maintaining positions and blocking Russians with multiple brigades and divisions arrayed from Bandloza to Sunmugs in ongoing siege style movement.
A London dispatch cites Mukden reporting Japanese forces will push for a land victory before the arrival of the Russian Pacific squadron. The army newspaper Pravda-style reports fleet movements and predicts sea defeat for Japan, prompting swift discipline and harsh punishments for mutineers.
The Moonshine well at Humble, twenty miles from Houston, came in as a gusher with an estimated capacity of 10,000 barrels a day. The oil is paraffin based and of very good quality. Several other wells are nearing completion and storage facilities are being prepared on the Houston East & West Texas line.
Nashville Tenn November 28 Chancellor Allison today rendered an opinion in the contest over the bequest of the late W A Goodwyn to the Goodwyn Institute to be located at Memphis holding that as Mrs Goodwyn had acquiesced and not dissented from the bequest her heirs were barred from contesting under it Chancellor Allison further held that the State had duly and legally accepted the trust An appeal to the Supreme Court will probably be taken
Gov Frazier appoints John E Richardson of Murfreesboro to the Eighth Judicial Circuit seat left by W C Houston moving to Congress Richardson is brother of ex Congressman James D Richardson a Rutherford native and Princeton graduate who was long tipped for the post
Louisville reports drought hitting milk supply with dairies cutting allowances and candy makers lacking sugar. Distilleries suspend operations until rain returns as citizens buy water and farmers drive livestock to water. Railroads haul water to tanks and double-water freight runs, with stations closed along several routes. Weather bureau predicts possible showers within 48 hours.
New York reports the Patterson murder jury was discharged as Edward Dressler’s apoplexy prevented continuance. A retrial will begin at the next term with a new jury, while bail for Miss Patterson was debated. Ming Patterson reportedly near nervous collapse after the interruption. Gov. Frazier illness delays returning board in Nashville, two counties outstanding.
Presiding Judge Dole of the United States District Court has summoned a special session of the Federal grand jury in Honolulu to probe Democratic claims that during the last campaign election officers intimidated voters used improper identification marks and otherwise violated ballot secrecy under federal election laws.
Rosa Snyder was arrested on warrants for buying votes at the election. Affidavits allege she paid five dollars to Lizzie Cummings and other women to vote the Republican ticket. She is a complainant in a case against Democrats, charged with conspiring to intimidate voters.
London headlines reveal Moses Blumenthal head of the Rothschild bullion department fled to New York after embezzling about 21 380 troy pounds of gold over five to ten years. The firm faced a 1 260 000 loss plus client deposits unsettled as the smelter was closed and the money market warned of broader impact from adulterated bullion.
Reports from Chefoo say Japanese mines under the Russian forts on the Keekwan and Rubling Hills breached walls and opened fire on surrounding positions. Breaches threaten Russian hold on the positions, with claims that Russians were slain in the mines’ explosions.
Mukden reports quiet night after scattered front fire on Thursday. Large bands of Chinese bandits hover near Tiepasa though no Japanese officers are seen. Army around Mukden digs warm shelters. wintering in place appears likely. Skirmishing persists to the south with no major engagement.
Washington officials revealed Chief Statistician Durant instructed inspectors Flannery and Tickings to begin an inquiry into Standard Oil Company starting Monday. The move aims to scrutinize practices within the oil industry and assess compliance with federal rules. The action signals heightened scrutiny from the department of commerce and labor.
New York news reports Roche, shot by felonious assailant Big Frank Felton on Thanksgiving Day, died tonight. Authorities, while noting Roche's claim of self defense, still adhere to their initial theory that Felton shot him in the incident.
A southbound Illinois Central train eight miles south of Greenwood Mississippi struck a mule causing a wreck that killed engineer Frank Heintz instantly and seriously injured fireman Reed. The engine and first car were thrown from the track in the collision.
A derailed express train crashed down a steep embankment tearing up three cars. Thirty five hurt, many viewers say it miracle none killed as passengers and crew rushed to help. The relief train carried injured to Columbus and Davia Crigler’s Infirmary. Track restoration began and service aimed to resume tomorrow.
Memphis to host a new million dollar bank backed by around three hundred banks in Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas. Subscriptions exceed 700 000 with over 200 000 from Memphis lenders. The venture aims to channel idle country bank funds to Memphis eliminating a middleman and his commission.
In Louisville and across Kentucky continued drought drives ministers to hold rain prayers from pulpits for the first time since 1871. The drought strains water supplies as cisterns and wells fail and water is hauled to suburbs amid widespread suffering.
A Japanese correspondent for the Morning Post discusses possible moves against the Russian second Pacific squadron. He suggests Japan abandon the older Larrea and maintain the blockade of Port Arthur as tensions rise and public interest grows daily.
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