10 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1910
Page
1
Mississippi column records Vandiver's pork and lard yields from bogs near Murphy, a political bid for a rail line Cairo to Jackson, the death of John J. B. Chrisman, and court actions on crime, with Greenville bond votes and railroad rate challenges shaping local affairs. The piece mentions Grenada river survey support, Vicksburg travel, and a gas find near Fay Latty Alabama.
The Senate voted 60 to approve a joint resolution allowing the War Department to lend tents and poles to United Confederate Veterans for their April reunion in Mobile. Senator Heyburn of Idaho attacked Gen Robert E Lee, calling him a traitor and urging Virginia to reclaim his statue. Borah supported the measure.
The measure, introduced by Representative Sabet of Wines, would require corporations including railroads and sleeping car lines to pay compensation to injured workers as annuities based on pre injury earnings. It details payments for eye, arm, finger, toe injuries and other losses, citing England and Germany as models and noting support from Roosevelt and Taft. The article also covers antitrust allegations against the National Packing Company and connections to New York butchers’ stock, with inquiries into possible aiding funding from Lehman, Sachs & Co.
Delegates from Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas and Kentucky gather in Memphis Tennessee for a laymen movement mission convention at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Union Avenue. About 1500 delegates registered from Protestant churches in Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas and Western Kentucky within a 100 mile radius of Memphis.
Government study by the United States Geological Survey finds fire losses cost about 1.45 million dollars daily and 1 449 lives annually. It blames frame constructions and lax codes, says cheaper fireproof materials and better enforcement could cut losses eightfold compared with Europe.
New York report says about forty paperboard manufacturers faced federal indictment for illegal restraint of trade. Judge Hough ruled the charge paralleled that against the Fiber and Manila Paper Association and imposed fines of 2000 dollars on the defendant.
James L. Matthews aged 72 and Elizabeth Morgan of Woodenwrk PA 22 were arrested as suspicious characters in an apartment. Matthews carried a roll of $1000 and was found with large bank certificates in a book, including deposits of 100000, 50000 and 20000.
Nimale Uganda Protectorate reports the Smithsonian Africas erientine expedition arrives on schedule health good. Kermit Roosevelt shot vivid rhinoceros photos, while Col Roosevelt letters show speaking plans in Berlin Paris Oxford Christiania and England before June return to New York. Deepest ocean depth off Guam measured by Townsend aboard the Albatross at 21 000 feet.
The New York coldest day of the year began with two degrees above zero at sunrise and rose to 20 by 10 pm amid NW winds. Many poor suffer, frostbite and exhaustion are reported. Governors from seven states plan to attend a meeting on the Cotton Products Association to unite growers through retailers. Rex the Carnival King lands in New Orleans as Mardi Gras festivities begin with the city’s keys handed over and a royal parade.
Richmond reports clergymen laymen and merchants in the legislature opposing Senator Eiseon’s bill that would replace aggrieved party with either party in Virginia divorce law. Critics warn the measure would make the state a wide open divorce resort and undermine traditional norms.
Huntington officer on rounds in a dark alley tripped over a half-hidden body with $3009 in reel memory bulging from an insale coat. The officer took $50 as a reward while the injured man protested. The man, claiming to be Smith a farmer of St Albans, said he had sold his piece yesterday and was celebrating. He did not know how he ended up sleeping in the alley.
Mrs. Belmont, president of the Political Equality Club, invites Negro women of New York to join the club. The group plans future suffrage associations while admitting interested members now. Forty enrolled at a West Side Negro church meeting addressed by Mrs. Belmont.
Chicago activists claim they secured the required six signatures to file a petition on whether Chicago should be wet or dry at the spring election. Opponents gathered at War Hall amid cheers, with some estimates placing petition support as high as 72,000 votes in the contest.
Disaster strikes Elk Valley coal mine near Breede Kentucky as a deadly gas explosion traps workers. Funeral corteges and rescue teams crowd the town while officials recount the lives lost and the struggle to recover the injured amid extensive destruction.
Rev J L Dearing from Jeper assails Speaker Cannon during a St Louis address before 1 065 delegates. He argues prayer will bring change in Congress and claims Cannon’s conduct stems from burning his head and daily prayers.
Washington reports a cost of living difference for traveling employees of the Department of Agriculture. Testimony to the House committee shows expenses vary by region with averages around one to four dollars daily for meals and lodging, while New York and large cities are harder to meet within five dollars.
A bitter cold snap registered three degrees below zero locally on Sunday. The temperature drop came with a slight wind chill. Two or three travelers were reported missing after the Sherman incident, with one death confirmed.
Stockholders of St Louis Iron Mountain Southern Railway vote to raise capital to 190000. The gain includes 60000000 increase and absorption of 22 auxiliary firms with 25000000 added bonded debt to be improved.
Columbus reports John Norris, chairman of the committee on paper, urged that free competition would push news print to 35 per ton or 1.33 per 100 pounds. Newspapers pay over 2,000,000 annually for atmospheric moisture in print paper.
French aviator New Orlean Louis Paulhan made three abort flights in a Farman biplane before 30 000 spectators. He climbed to 450 feet and circled the course, staying aloft 12 minutes in his longest flight. A French society delegation led by Consul Veran de Joux welcomed him, followed by a reception later in the day.
In the presence of witnesses a wager is listed including a roast turkey weighing fine pounds a quart of crusherties three quarts of saver kraut a loaf of bread half pint of sweet oil twelve stalks of celery and four glasses of ice water with other odd items mentioned.
Jeff fries will embark on a ten months world tour leading an athletic show starting July 5 after agreeing to a $130,009 share plus a $1,000 weekly salary and 50 percent of credits above that amount, contingent on an upcoming meeting with Jack Jobeson on July 4.
The sermon argues Christian transformation of human nature is possible and essential. It cites slavery, war, and prejudice as areas where Christ’s gospel has altered hearts, urging believers to advance via international peace, justice, and a universal brotherhood. It cites Ursus and Peter as illustration of forgiveness changing minds across centuries.
The article recalls popular Valentine writers and cut and torn paper cards from prior decades. It notes German produced factory valentines and ornate artificial roses, with makers employing thousands of workers, while lovers and artists exchanged cryptic verses and hopeful poems through front doors.
A devotional essay argues that divine selection favors humble, overlooked places and people over grand centers. It recalls Samuel anointing David, the youngest shepherd boy, who became king, illustrating how strength arises from small beginnings.
The passage contrasts roles a man may take in work or study, noting some become mere body parts or intellect. It argues that religion grants a unifying spirit and aim, assigning each part its proper function and subduing all toward a common purpose.
The fragment discusses principles of goodwill and improvement efforts despite prevailing social philosophy. Mentions windows, perhaps windows are clean and pretty interventions, and PF is making things better. Ends with a sense of gaze toward change.
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