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Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1902

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Mississippi Pension Distribution and Charter Surrenders

The auditor reports pension warrants issued to most Mississippi counties with several still awaiting returns. Large variances in county allowances are listed, with Monroe County receiving the largest warrant and Issaquena the smallest. Two oil mills surrendered their charters Columbus Cotton Oil Company and Planters Cotton Seed and Crushing Association, possibly indicating future merger activity. Public land sales yielded 5 155.20 for November. Supreme Court rules whipping in prison is unconstitutional, prompting planned rule revisions amid concerns over prior lash practices.

Adams Alcorn Amite Attala Benton Bolivar Calhoun Carroll Chickasaw Choctaw Claiborne Clarke Clay Coahoma Copiah Covington DeSoto Franklin Greene Grenada Hancock Harrison Hinds Holmes Issaquena Itawamba Jackson Jefferson Jones Kemper Lafayette Lauderdale Lawrence Leake Lee Leflore Lincoln Lowndes Madison Marion Marchale Monroe Montgomery Neshoba Newton Noxubee Oktibbeha Panola Pearl River Perry Pike Pontotoc Prentiss Quitman Rankin Scott Sharkey Simpson Smith Sunflower Tallahatchie Tate Tippah Tishomingo Tunica Union Warren Washington Wayne Webster Wilkinson Winston Yalobusha Yazoo Quilmnan Monroe County Mississippi Columbus Cotton Oil Company Columbus Miss Planters’ Cotton Seed and Crushing Association Greenville

Capitol commission meets in Jackson on finishing building

The capitol commission held a regular monthly session in Jackson. The building is now within about five months of completion and furnishing it may be discussed at the next meeting. Progress on the interior remains, with much still to be finished. New Cotton Factory plans announced in Lincoln county.

Capitol Commission Jackson E. H. Easterling Moreton & Helms Lumber Company Felix May Cold Springs Lincoln County II Ees

Trustees of Industrial Institute Case Upheld by Court

The Supreme Court affirmed the trustees of the Industrial Institute and College against Auditor Cole. The auditor refused to issue a warrant for the college interest fund due to lack of legislative appropriation. The court held the auditor cannot draw a warrant without an appropriated fund.

Supreme Court Trustees of the Industrial Institute and College Cole

Mississippi Episcopacy Vacancy Sparks Wide Interest

Following the death of Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson a state wide vacancy in the Episcopal Church arises. The diocesan council will meet in January to elect a successor to the late bishop, while Mississippians seek a worthy leader to honor his memory and intellect.

Mississippi Hugh Miller Thompson Thompson

Choctaw Indians Depart Meridian for Dawes Lands

About fifty Choctaw Indians left Meridian last week for Ardmore I T to take possession of lands allotted by the Dawes commission. They travel from interior counties around Meridian with Neshoba county supplying the largest group.

Meridian Ardmore I. T Dawes Commission The Civilized Tribes Neshoba County

Notorious Pike County killer captured and returned to prison

Last week Tom Garner, the Pike County murderer who escaped Rankin farm weeks ago, was recaptured by Sheriff Leggett and deputies. He was brought to Jackson by train for confinement.

Tom Garner Pike County Rankin Farm Garner Pike Leggett Jackson

Gretna Green Marriage at Newton in the Rain

W. H. Cooper and Miss Ludie Thomas wed in a Gretna Green style ceremony at Newton last week. Justice C. H. Doolittle performed the ceremony as the couple sat in their buggy in the rain.

Newton W. H. Cooper Ludie Thomas Justice C. H. Doolittle

Petition for commutation in Thomas Glenn death sentence

A petition was filed with Gov. Longino last week seeking commutation of the death sentence for Thomas Glenn who is to be hanged at Natchez on December 30. Glenn was convicted of murdering a man named Carpenter.

Thomas Glenn Natchez Longino Glenn Carpenter

Five New Rural Free Delivery Routes Approved for Clay County

Five new rural free delivery routes are approved for Clay county to start soon. Two routes will serve West Point, two Cedar Bluff, and one Abbot, expanding mail service for residents in these communities.

Clay County West Point Cedar Bluff Abbot

Sam Keys Died in Jail After Grand Jury Charge

Sam Keys bound over on a assault and battery to murder Henry Canon died in New Albany jail last week. Rumor claimed Canon were dumped in a pond by four others, but body not found. A letter claimed from Canon at Duck Hill surfaced at preliminary hearing. Mississippi Poultry and Pet Stock Association directors met at Aberdeen and moved the score card show from West Point to Aberdeen with dates shifted to January 14–17, 1903. the event touted as the South’s largest exhibition this season.

Sam Keys Grand Jury Henry Canon New Albany Canon Duck Hill Mississippi Poultry and Pet Stock Association Aberdeen West Point South

American buyers flood UK cattle trade with high priced stock

London reports an unprecedented flow of American thoroughbred cattle buying high quality stock for breeding and exhibition. Prices reach 2100 to 6250 dollars per head as buyers such as C. E. Marvin of Lexington and J. S. Goodwin of Chicago import dozens of animals, including Herefords and Angus, with Dexter and Kerry cattle rising in popularity under aristocratic patronage.

London United Kingdom St. Louis Exposition C. E. Marvin Lexington J. S. Goodwin Chicago Armours United States Kerry Ireland England Lady Lansdown

Yankee from Russia urges new reciprocal treaty

Enoch Emory, a wealthy Russian merchant who left Gloucester 35 years ago to trade at the mouth of the Amoor river, visits New York and calls for a new commercial treaty. He argues that the United States and Russia share friendly ties and must avoid bickering over minor goods, aiming to supply Russia with machinery and various products on favorable terms.

New York Enoch Emory Russia Gloucester Siberian Amoor United States Mr. Emory

Boston Cattle Quarantine Shifts Glimpse of Relief

Acting Consul Clipperton reports no reply from Britain to a cable seeking change in the quarantine on New England cattle shipments. Trade stalls as officials seek official word on foot and mouth disease and potential Portland shipments of western Canadian cattle. Dr Salmon notes slaughter plans delayed by heavy snow.

Boston Clipperton New England Portland Washington United States Salmon United States Bureau of Animal Industry

Fierce Flock Fight as Eagle Grabs Illinois Man

William Boatright and his brother encountered a gray eagle in the woods near Harrisburg Illinois. The bird attacked Boatright bruising and biting him before they restrained it with rope and carried it home to be killed. The eagle measured eight feet one inch from tip to tip marking a rare sight in the area.

Harrisburg Ill William Boatright Boatright

Death of Mrs. Henry G. Davis in West Virginia

Washington reports the death of Mrs Henry G. Davis wife of the former West Virginia senator and mother in law of Senator Elkins. She died at Graceland her summer home in Elkins West Virginia on Saturday.

United States Washington Henry G. Davis West Virginia Elkins

Navigation on the Danube disrupts Romanian wheat shipments

Cables from foreign markets rise as Danube navigation closes disrupting Romanian wheat shipments. In Chicago higher opening prices reflect firm cables, robust northwest demand, and strong export activity. William Smedley, famed Chicago choirmaster since 1885, plans retirement due to advancing blindness at age 67 after long service in New York and Chicago churches.

Chicago William Smedley St. James Episcopal Church Smedley Trinity Church New York City All Angels’ Church New York England

Former Speaker Thomas B Reed Dies in Washington

Former Speaker Thomas B Reed died at 12 10 am after six days illness from Brights disease. His family was present at the end and he had attended the Senate and visited with colleagues earlier in the week. Reed had been briefed on appendicitis symptoms then kidney trouble emerged. The Gridiron club held a banquet nearby as news of his death spread.

Washington Thomas B. Reed Bright Mr. Reed Reed United States Supreme Court Capitol Congress F. A. Gardner Wynne Maj John M. Carson The Philadelphia Ledger

Reed a Maine Leader and Speaker of the House

Born October 18 183 in Portland Missouri Reed rose from Maine law and state politics to the U S House serving eleven years and twice as Speaker He directed floor procedure shaping legislation and voting patterns before retiring in 1897 to practice law in New York City with Simpson Thatcher Barnum He wrote political essays for magazines and newspapers

Mr. Reed Portland Dartmouth College Maine House of Representatives Reed House New York City Simpson, Thatcher & Barnum No. 10 Wall Street

Winter Grip Forces Mass Exodus Across England

London reports an unusually severe winter with people leaving as soon as possible. The crisis affects many who can relocate seeking relief from the harsh weather across the country.

London England

Cuban children ordered released to California school

Washington reports that 11 Cuban children detained in New York by immigration authorities for weeks have been ordered released by the treasury department and will immediately proceed to Point Loma Universal Brotherhood school in California.

Washington New York Treasury Department Point Loma Universal Brotherhood School California

Editor F Henry Richardson Struck By Stroke In Atlanta

F Henry Richardson editor of the Atlanta Journal and noted lecturer was stricken with apoplexy in Atlanta Georgia his condition described as serious by January reporters citing medical staff at the scene and noting his prominence in journalism and public speaking.

Atlanta, Ga F. Henry Richardson The Atlanta Journal

Germany Feigns Aid for Unemployed as Cold Sparks Voting

Berlin reports cities respond to harsh winter by voting relief for the jobless. Dresden has just approved a $25,000 contribution to aid unemployed citizens amid the severe weather.

Berlin Germany Dresden

Hillard Named Controller for St. Louis and San Francisco

New York reports C. W. Hillard a former treasurer of Chicago and Eastern Illinois has been appointed controller of the St. Louis and San Francisco with offices in New York. The post is a new position.

New York C. W. Hillard Chicago & Eastern Illinois St. Louis San Francisco

Murderous Actor Barry Johnstone Dies From Wounds

Barry Johnstone the actor who shot and killed Kate Hassett of Keiths Bijou theater stock company died in Hahnemann hospital after lingering for a week. His death resulted from peritonitis following self inflicted wounds amid jealous motives. Kate Hassett known as the wife of Chicago businessman Everett Beckwith.

Barry Johnstone Kate Hassett Philadelphia Keiths Bijou Theater Stock Company Hahnemann Hospital Johnstone Syracuse Miss Hassett Everett Beckwith Chicago Michael Hassett Aurora, II

Bloodhounds Close On Burglars After Jail Break

In Red Key Indiana on December 8 four men charged with robbing the McKinney hardware store G W Smiths grocery and the Home restaurant broke jail Sunday Charles Smith of Peoria Illinois and Charles Rogers escaped while James Campbell of Kenton Ohio and James Carroll of Pittsburgh Pa were captured after a roughly two mile country chase Bloodhounds followed the trails of Smith and Rogers near Hartford City but they had not been caught as officers remained on the lookout there is strong expectation they will be captured soon.

Red Key Ind McKinney Hardware G. W. Smith Charles Smith Peoria Charles Rogers James Campbell Kenton James Carroll Pittsburg Smith Rogers Hartford City

Tannery in Ridgeway Burns in Gas Explosion

Eagle Valley tannery in Ridgeway Pennsylvania was destroyed by a Sunday morning fire caused by a natural gas explosion in the engine room. The loss to buildings runs about 75 000 with leather and hides losses between 250 000 and 300 000. Insurance coverage is reported adequate. The Elk Tanning Company district tied to United States Leather Co. will shed many jobs as rebuilding begins. Bark piles in yards escaped the flames.

Ridgeway Eagle Valley Elk Tanning Co United States Leather Co

Steamer Tar Prince Burned at Sea Near Canary Islands

The Prince line steamer Tar Prince Capt. MacFarlane sailing from New York Nov 10 and St Vincent Nov 23 for Port Natal was burned at sea Nov 25. The crew and passengers were saved by Argyll from Tyne to Algoa Bay. The crew were later transferred to Goth at Table Bay and the passengers to their destinations aboard Argyll.

Las Palmas Canary Islands Prince Line Tar Prince MacFarlane New York St. Vincent Port Natal Argyll Tyne Algoa Bay Goth Table Bay Southampton

Two suicides reported in same Indianapolis hotel

Indianapolis, Dec. 8. Robert Killian a musician recently from St. Louis and Thomas Sharp a young Indianapolis man committed suicide in a local hotel. Killian used morphine and Sharp took poison or a similar agent. Sharp was found in agony and died at City Hospital. Killian was found dead in his room.

Indianapolis Ind Robert Killian St. Louis Thomas Sharp Killian Sharp City Hospital

Girl Found Shot in Springfield Hotel Room

Annie Mc Mahan a local hotel domestic was found dead in her room along with William Pittman an employee of the Frisco shops who was slightly wounded Pittman says the girl shot him in a jealous frenzy and then killed herself Police found the victim shot in the back Pittman is held for investigation

Springfield Annie McMahan William Pittman Pittman

Fire destroys Mc Phee & McGinity planing mill vault

A Sunday fire at Mc Phee & McGinity planing mill in Denver began in the savings vault and destroyed property valued at about 120000. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.

Denver Col McPhee & McGinity

Wage Shift For Mexican International Machinists

In Ciudad Porfirio Diaz the Mexican International machinists will be paid 3.30 dollars daily with a 3.50 rate for boilermakers on a gold basis or in Mexican silver at the current exchange rate. The change reflects new American-style wages for Mexican railroads, replacing the old pay scale. In Chicago a separate note reports a heavy Christmas exodus of Scandinavians returning home, with a special train carrying 600 excursionists to Norway and Sweden, including a brass band and American and Nordic flags. Most will return to the United States after the holidays.

Eagle Pass Tex Mexican International Ciudad Porfirio Diaz Chicago Northwest Middle West Motherland New York Norway Sweden United States

Patos Island Dispute Backed by Caracas Britain

Venezuela and Britain clash over Patos Island near Guiana with diplomatic exchanges from 1901. Caracas cites proximity and March 1845 treaties while Britain relies on historic possession and Codazzi maps. President Castro may seek arbitration though Britain resists, deeming ownership clearly British.

Washington Dec Venezuela Foreign Office Caracas London Patos Island Great Britain Augusto London Foreign Office Patos Guiania International Law Institute Trinidad Spain Ayuntamiento of Huevos Monos Madrid Codazzi Castro

Warships Reach LaGuira as Vessels Arrive

Caracas reports the English cruiser Retribution from Bermuda and the German cruiser Gasell from Willemstad anchored at LaGuaira. The Spanish warship Nautiles also arrived at LaGuaira.

Caracas Retribution Bermuda Gasell Williamstad LaGuaira Nautiles

Consul General Thomas Nast Dies in Guayaquil

Consul General Thomas Nast died Sunday after a three day illness from yellow fever in Guayaquil Ecuador. He was buried at five pm with the Stars and Stripes on the coffin and prayers by the British consul. Nast, born September 27 1840 in Landau Bavaria, rose to fame as a caricaturist and cartoonist before his posting.

The Harper's Guayaquil Ecuador Thomas Nast Nast New York Landau Bavaria United States

MURDERS HIS YOUNG FRIEND IN DRUNKEN FRENZY

Benjamin Wagner of Monroe street fatally shoots his nephew David Barr a clerk at a Washington avenue wholesale house in a department store incident then kills himself. The tragedy follows a disorderly Sunday afternoon in St Louis. Bloomington NL reports an unusual funeral for Miss Augusta Rueger who died serving as bridesmaid at a friend’s wedding and was to wed next week with her dress as her gown.

Benjamin Wagner St. Louis Monroe Street David Barr Washington Avenue Bloomington Augusta Rueger

Mississippi Methodists close the Northern District session in Tupelo

The North Mississippi Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church wraps up its annual session in Tupelo. The statistical secretary tallies 43,816 members and 518 churches with various missions funds and parsonages valued at hundreds of thousands. Appointments covering Sardis, Grenada, Durant, Columbus, Aberdeen, Corinth, and other districts are announced by Bishop Key.

Tupelo Miss North Mississippi The Methodist Episcopal Church American Bible Society Bishop Key Sardis W. T. Sullivan W. C. Harris Como J. D. Cameron Senatobia L. M. Lipscomb Arkabutla C. P. Moss Coldwater Love's S. M. Thomas Tyre W. L. Groves Batesville West Burgess D. W. Bobb Courtland A. 0. L. Savage Wood Street Water Valley J. M. Bradley Main Street J. H. Boss J. M. Huggin Coffeeville D. M. Geddie Oxford John R. Comeliss Paris R. T. Nolen R. P. Neblett Toccopola R. I. Allen Slate Springs A. A. Martin Minter City Strathmore W. S. Sleepman Cas Cilla C. W. Bailey Pittsboro J. H. Rodgers Ellzy J. N. Fynn Charleston J. W. Roper Grenada College J. M. Wyatt Winona J. H. Mitchell Presiding Elder W. W. Woollard J. Ritchie Rurnt Hill S. B. Sharp Lexington Tehula T. C. Weir Sturgis W. F. Rodgers Ebenezer W. G. Burks Louwisville J. A. Hall Eudora Maybew G. W. Gordon Bellefontaine Mission J. T. Lockhart Chester H. M. Young Poplar Creek E. C. Sullivan Belzona J. T. McWhorter Inverness J. T. McCafferty Pickens A. H. Williams McCool W. C. Curtis Millsaps College W. B. Murvale Columbus J. W. Dorman T. W. Lewis Second Church J. B. Randolph J. A. Poe J. T. Murrah Boyle J. W. Pinson Glen Allen Benoit L. O. McKeown Cleveland J. W. Price Tunica J. R. D. King Shelby and Marigold W. T. Browning Friars Point H. P. Crowe Clarkedale R. M. Sandifer Duncan W. W. Jones Lula Lyon J. J. Brooks

Corner on turkeys prompts price surge nationwide

A Kansas City firm claims to own nearly the entire visible Christmas turkey supply in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska, contracting for 500000 pounds and driving higher prices. In Fort Smith Arkansas the Prairie Creek mines at Huntington sold to New York capitalists for 400000 dollars, with possession due February 15, excluding nearby anthracite mines and company merchandise.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Nebraska Fort Smith Ark Prairie Creek Huntington New York T. W. M. Boone Harry Salls Col. Wm. Blair American National Bank H. F. Rogers

Notable Civil War Figures and Legal News Across U S

Obituary of John Elliott Ward of Dorchester Ga former Savannah mayor and diplomat followed by dispatches on Caleb Powers winning a new trial in Goebel murder case. Noted crimes include Harvey Logan sentenced to 20 years. Warden J M Parchman resigns. Confederates plan a Grant monument in Richmond dedicated by Thirteenth Virginia cavalry veterans.

John Elliott Ward Dorchester Frankfort Caleb Powers Goebel O'Rear Powers Cantrill Thirteenth Virginia Cavalry Regiment Western Branch Norfolk County Richmond Gen Ulysses S. Grant

Roosevelt Denies Pardon for McKnight Embezzlement Conviction

President Roosevelt refuses clemency for J. M. McKnight convicted of embezzling funds from the German national bank of Louisville Kentucky where he served as president.

Roosevelt J. M. McKnight German National Bank of Louisville

Fifteen Year Old Kills Grandfather Near Rock Hill

Col lin Collins, 15, shot and killed his grandfather J C Sparks near Rock Hill. Collins claims accidental shooting but had previously threatened the man’s life. The case raises questions about motive and intent in a fatal domestic incident.

Collin Collins J. C. Sparks Rock Hill Collins

Train Collision at Fulton Leaves Two Hurt in Ky

A fast Illinois Central passenger train struck a switch engine at Fulton Kentucky. Fireman Walker and the express messenger were hurt. Passengers were uninjured. Daisy Nelson of Paducah Kentucky died and her mother was seriously burned when Daisy's clothing caught fire from a grate while bathing a pet dog.

Illinois Central Fulton Walker Daisy Nelson Paducah, Ky

William H Murray Arrested in Tennessee in Murder Case

William H Murray also known as Howard was arrested in Dunlap Tennessee by an Illinois officer on a charge of murdering Woodrome a 25 year old man at Williamsburg Illinois

William H. Murray Howard Dunlap, Tenn Woodrome Williamsburg

Briensburg Woman Miss Zula Walker Dies in Suspicious Circumstance

Miss Zula Walker of Briensburg Kentucky died suddenly and both she and her child were buried in the same grave in a case described as suspicious by local authorities.

Zula Walker Briensburg

Lincoln Portrait to Grace Mississippi Hall of Fame

A portrait of Abraham Lincoln will be placed in the Mississippi state capital hall of fame alongside a portrait of Gen Robert E Lee, honoring two historic figures in the new facility.

Mississippi Abraham Lincoln Hall of Gen Robert T. Lee

Burglars Enter Henryville Store and Seize $2500

Burglars robbed the John S. Kelly store in Henryville Alabama blowing the safe and taking about 2500 dollars in cash and valuable papers. Suspects unknown and investigation underway.

John S. Kelly Henryville Ala

Mississippi board refuses to probe Dr Backstrom case

Indicted for poisoning Convict Oliver Strong, Dr Backstrom’s case is not investigated by the Mississippi board of control. In Louisville Kentucky Ben Poll shot twice by Mrs John Thiering who says he betrayed her daughter. Poll may die. Arm struck with poker in Union City Tennessee killing T C Cunningham. Jim Green and Moach Williams killed in Tuscaloosa Alabama over scrap iron. Canton Mississippi man William F McDonald sentenced to ten years for bigamy. Engineer William Bethel dies from injuries after Central City Kentucky wreck.

Supreme Court Board of Control Oliver Mississippi Board of Control Backstrom Oliver Strong Ben Poll Louisville John Thiering Poll Jim Green Moach Williams Tuscaloosa Ala Williams William F. McDonald Canton, Miss

Fire at Henderson Destroys Several Businesses

Fire in Henderson Kentucky destroyed several business buildings causing an estimated loss of about 50000 dollars. The blaze damaged shops and warehouses, with authorities investigating the cause and extent of the damage.

Henderson Absus

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