Warning to Mexican Rebels Calls for Fair Trial
A formal warning urges Mexican rebels to halt executions until a fair trial is conducted. The notice emphasizes due process and seeks restraint amid ongoing conflict dynamics.
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Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
1
Spanish Refugees and Villa Cash Checks Under War Orders
Washington reports state department warnings to Villa and Carranza over Spanish refugees in Chihuahua. Secretary Bryan sought lines to the rebel generals while noting deportations and forced loans. A $250,000 fund in small denomination checks is being circulated as currency among refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetraras
Washington
United States
Chihuahua
State Department
Ambbassador
Chibeahim
Chihom
Revo
Aryan
Gen
Chien
Carranza
Bryan
Chituahua
Marion F. Letcher
Juarez
G En. Villa
Gen Ville
Kyen
Carrouthers
Tar
Carreathers
el Pass
Tor
State
War Department
Truet Problem Rotary Redfield Report on Trade Restraints
In his first annual report Rotary Redfield of the department of merea ree pends legislation to presume that all traits of trade are unreasonable and places the burden of proving reasonableness on the party alleging restraint. It discusses prohibiting interlock directors ships watering stocks and corporate ownership across competing companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Redfield
Department of Merea
President withdraws from Carabao membership amid policy debate
Washington reports President Wilton withdrew his acceptance of membership in the Carabao volunteer army unit. Earlier the day, Congress debated administration policy to the Philippines and the Postmaster General Burleson faced a vote over contracts for air mail transport by airplane after a lively discussion in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Washington
Wilton Forly
Army
Philippines
Burleson
Court of Claims considers hundreds of claims bill passage
Washington notes appropriations totaling 60 to cover 1,158 claims that moved through the court of claims and were sent back to Congress for final action. The age of claims contributed to the bills, which passed the House.
Vote Bribery Trial and Currency Reform Debate Report
The article notes Alan R. Earl Smith on trial in Huntsville court for vote bribery. It also reports Washington coverage on currency reform with the Senate voting 40 to 35 to table Hitchcock’s substitute for four regional banks, aiming for public ownership and stock increases, signaling likely adoption of the administration bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wifle
Alan R. Earl Smith
Huntsville
Inez
Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Freight Rate Plan Sparks Joint Rail Commission Findings
Boston and Maine railroad rate increase plans prompt a call for substantial but public-friendly revenue. The conference of Public Service Commissions from Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine urges prudent use of any added funds and notes past mismanagement as a factor in current distress. The Interstate Commerce Commission requires a filed schedule before approval, with scrutiny of leasehold values and proper operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Conference of Railroad Commissioners
Boston & Maine Railroda
Public Service Mission
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Stampshire
Maine
Public Service Commissions
New England
Prouty
Federal Board
State Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwest Group Reports Booming Business Across the Southwest
The Herald surveys over 100 cities noting business conditions by region. The Southwest Group covering Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona reports booming activity as other regions show varying levels of growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
United States
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
North Atlantic
New Jersey
Delaware
Eis
Gulf
Abnboye
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Southwest
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arosa
Rebels Suffer Heavy Losses at Tampico Rail Yard Attack
Mexican rebels failed to seize Tampico rail facilities in a fierce assault. Federal report says about 800 rebels killed while attempting to withdraw after heavy fire. many more wounded or left behind as they carried off locomotives and rolling stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Tampico
Mt Parceri Ge Ghar
Ion
Washington Weather Forecast Sees No Cold Wave
The weekly forecast from the weather Korean notes no indications of a cold wave crossing the country this week. Temperatures are expected to run near or near the seasonal average across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fire destroys Mimois Warehouse in Peoria district
A major blaze in Peoria Il in the wholesale district destroyed the Mimois Warehouse Company facility. The fire caused an estimated loss of 300000 dollars. No injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Mimois
Republican committee advances reach city in party reorganization debate
Washington dispatch notes the advance party of the national Republican committee arriving in the city. If Southern and extreme Western members’ statements are given weight, there may be no early convention for party reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Republican Committee
Republican Party
Fire destroys Astoria Hotel in Chaffee Missouri
A blaze leveled the Astoria Hotel in Chaffee Missouri causing about 125000 dollars in damage. The structure was reported as one of the finest in Southeast Missouri and was completely destroyed by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaffee
Astoria
Missouri
Look After Girl Employees in Aurora Case
Miss Margaret Elliott superintendent of the State School for Girls at Geneva Ill has been offered a post to oversee housing and surroundings of over a thousand female workers in Aurora Pennsylvani a. Thirty nine passengers in the smoking car of a train were injured by city report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Margaret Elliott
State School For Girls
Geneva, Ill
Philadelphia
No Date Set for Currency Bill Vote
Washington report on Senate floor debate over timing for a currency bill vote as leaders spar over Saturday night or early next week. Senator Hollis defends federal reserve concepts while warning against complete stock transfer to the public, urging cautious reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cummins
Owen
Senator Bristow
Mr. Bristow
Mr. Owen
Hrnstow
Senate
Senster Hollis
Federal Reserve System Aml
Stork
Federal
Peoplle General
Graft Allegations Tie Officials to State Contracts
Witnesses accuse Flex & Van Wirt Engineering of donating 4500 to the Democratic state committee to prevent delays on highway contracts. James E Fleed and John B Devise, top officers, testify at Albany inquiry naming C Gondon Reel and Duncan Pack as key figures in the system. Rumors about Hispano Americano Basic and Mexican securities spark market drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James E. Fleed
John B. Devise
Flex & van Wirt Engreeting and Construction Company
Hudeorm Falls
Whitman
John Doe
Democratic State Committee
State Highway Commission
Eanal Board
Bothes War C. Gondon Reel
Duncan W. Pack
Davis
Albany
Dewis
Secretary Lane Sets 40 Acres as Farm Unit in Arizona
Washington reports Secretary Lane has designated 40 acres of irrigable land as the proper farm unit on the Salt River reclamation project in Arizona. The decision clarifies unit boundaries for water allotments and development plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lane
Sait River
Arizona
Havana-Backed Apology for Indignities Aboard Havana
State Department reports President Menecal sent a formal apology to William E. Gonzales the American minister for offenses against three young American women who arrived on the steamer Havana from New York on October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menecal
Havana
State Department
William E. Gonzales
New York
Drownings Reported as Brazos and Colorado Flood Spreads
Four more drownings recorded in Galveston Texas as Brazos and Colorado rivers flood six additional towns. The disaster tally rises with new fatalities amid the rising water and widespread inundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Brazos
Colorado
Bliss orders Sumner to Tampico to rescue Americans
Bliss dispatches the Army transport Sumner from Galveston to Tampico to take aboard Americans and others endangered. In Washington, the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee endorses a special national convention of the party next year to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Republican Party
Mona Lisa Recovered After Theft From Louvre
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, stolen from the Louvre in Paris over two years ago, has been recovered. Italian authorities hold the painting and plan its return to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Leonardo da Vinci
Louvre
Paris
France
Forests Aid Government Funds Raised in 1913
Four and a half million dollars were contributed to support U S forest interests during the year ending June 30, 1913. Funds came from private donors and public sources to bolster national resources and government programs in forest management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hobson Cheered as Prohibition Debate Rules the House
Washington observers recount a wartime House session where Representative Hobson of Alabama demanded a constitutional prohibition amendment and faced repeated gallery applause and interruptions. His clash with Representative Underwood drew bipartisan reaction as the chamber grappled with party and liquor-policy tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Thurelay
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Hobson
Underwood
United States
Iobson
Mann
Representative Moon
Tennessee
Democratic Party
Img
Mr. Underwood
Representative Underwood
Washington state winners highlighted in regional contest
An article notes girls from multiple states in the South included among prize winners in core raising and incoming events. Osie Milgard of Ledmnels Oklahoma is named as a winner in a cotton growing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ome Ber
Osie Milgard
Ledmnels
Okla
Demineas Mentions Collett Appoint Fate in Washington
Washington reports the Demineas ment has not replied on accepting the state department recommendation to appoint A. J. Collett of Omaha as director of public works to replace resigning J. L. Mann. In Johannesburg an assassination attempt targeted Sir Lionel Phillips, firing three shots at the mining magnate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domingo
Washington
State Department
A. J. Collett
Omaha
J. L. Mann
Johannesburg
Union of South Africas
Lionel Phillips
South Africa
Tragic Shooting Reported in Donaldsonville
In Donaldsonville Louisiana Paul Falcon shot his aged mother after she did not respond promptly to a request for coffee. Mrs Falcon died almost instantly at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldsonville
Paul Falcon
County Judge Allows Women Officials to Qualify in Cook County
Judge John E Owens issued an order permitting women election officials to qualify for office in Cook County without disclosing their ages. This action affects eligibility standards for local elections and reflects on voter administration practices in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John E Owens
Cook County
Patterson Bids Prohibition Tour Across the Nation
Former Tennessee Governor Patterson plans a national speaking campaign for prohibition under a pact with the Ammi Saloon League and a chautauqua representative. Reports say the two contracts total $8,000 a year, though Patterson claims the work is full time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patterson
Tennessee
Ammi- Saloon League
United States
Paterson
Testimony in 60 Million Anti-Trust Suit Advances
Willis Concludes testimony in the $60,000,000 anti-trust case against alleged railroad trust. WM. A. Eatman, Tom Lyle Grocery shipping clerk, testifies about Meridian rail routes and joint offices. He notes rail lines and possible ownership links among Southern, M and E, and other carriers as the case widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
W. W. Willis
WM. A. Eatman
Tom Lyle Grocery Company
Southern Railroad Company
U. (. S. Railway Company
Mobile and Ohio
New Orleans
Northeastern
Alabama
Vicks
A.G. SN. C
Southern
ALG. S
Truck Growers Busy in Nowhere County Demonstration Efforts
Nowhere County Truck Growers Association led by J Mc Dagan from South Mississippi expands with 1500 feet of cold frames housing over a million cabbage plants. Demonstration farm includes 12 acres near town, five in cabbage five in potatoes and two in beans. David Cresawell, new to Nowither county, shipped a carload of hogs and lambs to St Louis, fetching top prices for lambs and beef cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Creeewell
Nowither County
Prairie Land Place
St. Louis
Gulf States
Deplorable Tragedy at Depot Over Lost Bottle
At a southern depot a man displayed a bottle of liquor to onlookers as the train approached. In the rush a passenger inside reached out and took the bottle from the exhibitor’s grasp, and the train pulled away before he could stop it. The incident drew a small crowd and left the exhibitor distressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consignee
Weason
Smd
Mr. Thrasher
Attempted assassination targets Postmaster Cain West
An attempt to assassinate Postmaster W. W. Cain occurred in this place. Garry, a local merchant, was present in the post office and, hearing a noise, summoned Cain. The would be assassin hid near the house and fired four shots, one piercing Cain’s cost vest and overshirt. Cain fired once as the assailant fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
W. W. Can
Garry
Cain
Mr. Cain
Culpett
Agricultural College Raises Funds for Building
A large wooden hand display atop the administration building tracks cash collected for the Y M C A building fund. The display shows about $13,000 raised with $6,000 still needed. it requires $100 to move the hand daily as contributions arrive.
Masonic Officers Chosen in Senatobia
At the regular lodge meeting in Senatobia officers for the upcoming year were elected. The selection sets the leadership lineup for the local Masonic chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senatobia
Masonic Lodge
Meridian Lumber Trade Slows as Holidays Hit Markets
Meridian reports the holidays worsen a dull lumber market with production down and several plants shutting down hinting December will be the slowest month yet in the region. Laurel The Jones County Teachers Association asks the legislature to raise per pupil apportionment for public schools from 1.93 to 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Laurell
Jones County Teachers Association
Tate County Teachers elects president at first meeting
The Tate County Teachers Association held its first meeting of the year at the courthouse. After several ballots Professor R. Crawford principal of Coldwater high school was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate County Teachers
Genatobia
Tate County Teachers’ Association
R. ¥. Crawford
Coldwater High School
Meridian Deposition Proceedings in Merger Suit Continue
The taking of depositions in the state merger case against Southern and other rail lines under ite control continued in the office of S. A. Witherspoon, Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Southern
S. A. Witherspoon, Jr
Forty Appeals Ready for Supreme Court Review
The clerk of the supreme court has prepared about forty criminal cases for the court's consideration. Half are felonies, with most appeals arising from misdemeanor convictions. Among felonies, three come from capital sentences and five from life terms. Notable cases include John Wilkinson of Marshall County for criminal assault and Joe Muscow of wei
Meridian Board of Trade to Host Christmas Week Housewarming
At the second meeting of the directors it was decided the Board of Trade will receive and hold a house warming between Christmas and New Year. All state commercial secretaries will be invited. The Board building was previously valued at fifteen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Board of Trade
Bilfing
Tubercular Fight Begins in Washington County
Mississippi and Louisiana boards of health join an antituberculosis campaign in Washington County. A Grand Theater meeting led by N Galistein featured Mrs. Robert Somerville and doctors from Greenville and state boards outlining prevention and treatment. The effort aims to educate all residents and establish dispensaries and a hospital to combat tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Washington County
Grand Theater
N. Galistein
Robert Somerville
Steem
Mer. P
Beretenheueck
T. C. Tew
Bee
Evileze Band Concert at Agricultural College Chapel
The forty piece evileze band under Prof Leake gave a Friday night concert in the college chapel. Mrs John Lorenz of Jackson Miss was soloist with a splendid voice. Proceeds aid the building fund of the new MCA.
Eastern Star Officers Elected in Canton Meeting
At the last Canton meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star officers were elected for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Canton
Order of the Eastern Star
Gray Eagle Killed by Winston County Elder
Toursville D A Livingston, among Winston county's oldest residents, felled a huge gray eagle over his home on Saturday. The bird weighed eight and a half pounds and spanned six feet five inches tip to tip. Vicksburg authorities report remains of an unknown white man found under a trestle between Vicksburg and Redwood Station on the V and M railroad, near this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toursville
D. A. Livingston
Winston County
Vicksburg
Redwood
Alleged Forger in Custody in Meridian
Meridian police arrest Arthur Roberts and believe a significant find may explain several bank forgeries that have troubled local banks recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Arthur Roberts
Forest Circuit Court Ends Short Term in County
Forest Circuit Court, meeting Tuesday, completed perhaps the county's shortest term in years. The grand jury delivered its final report and returned only 13 bills of indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest
Furs Used in Street Garments Create Fashion Bandings
The article notes furs like skunk, fitch, fox, civet cat, Australian opossum, muskrat and raccoon dominate trim work on streetwear. It highlights the craze for dyed pelts, while warn that prices and effects are extreme and not likely to grow. The dyed yellow fox is singled out as particularly acceptable.
Eccentric evening wraps showcase copper green velour gown
The sketch depicts a fur trimmed copper green velour de made street costume with a large mat adjustable fur cuffs a rounded neck and a left side front opening. The long skirt gathers at the waist with fur edging and drapery points, padded embroidery on the blouse front and a black satin sash finished by a triangler medallion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Optmum
Washington Star
Simple and Inexpensive Tea Party Guide
The piece advises hosting a pleasant tea gathering with a well set table, good tea, sandwiches, and a homemade cake. Extra touches like homemade candy or crisp toast are optional yet inexpensive. Two quarts of ice cream can serve a dozen guests. a homemade cake costs about 60 cents or less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alea
Color Trends In Paris Fashion For Bananas And Browns
The Paris mid season palette favors banana and champagne tints with blue and green enameled floral accents. Skunk borders trim mantles and hems while fur boas add luxe. Golden brown and midsummer night blue appear in velvets and broadcloths as sweaters gain color contrasts in sport coats and sleeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ratine
Frugal Candy Making Tips From a Past Era
A snippet advises making candy with sea foam for the price of two pounds of brown sugar and four quarts of salted peanuts for 26 cents more. It suggests stretching money by choosing items with distinct use to please guests.
Novel Cloaks Show Elegant Fur Draping Against Lighter Fabrics
Describes a fashion method for cloaks that hide volume with light materials like mousseline and brocaded crepe. Proposes fur rouleau to give substance, favoring white fox, skunk, or ermine in color schemes such as dried rose and green. A recent black mouseline cloak features white fox accents and dramatic fur placements.
Novelty Roses and Dragonflies Brighten Paris Fashion
Paris shops showcase cloth roses named ollcloth with patent leather sheen for afternoon gowns and frocks of white taffeta. Leather trims appear on coars, belts and cuffs in khaki duvetyn. A large black tulle dragonfly ornament with velvet body decorates gowns, worn on back, belt, or décolletage as per the season’s vogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Renalde
Copper-Colored Crepe Toilet For Afternoon Teas
A copper colored silk crepe outfit is described with a copper crepe blouse featuring a surplice neckline and shoulder fold. The wide box plait is brown and red embroidered, with a short tunic or basque and a skirt front trimmed in red buttons and lace details.
Fashion Notes on Trim and Fabric Choices for Young Styles
A playful discourse on using lace and trims like blonde or silver lace with satin, fur bands and marabou edging for tunics, peplums, and dresses for the young. The text praises discretion and variety in materials and combinations.
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Nills
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Willis
M. A. Eatman
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