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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
1
For a year the insane hospital has been overfull and about 100 insane persons are held in county jails due to lack of admission space. Dr. Stewart urged funds for new wards but lawmakers declined citing already appropriated revenues. The current biennial allowance is 159000 per year based on 1350 patients, yet over 1500 are being cared for.
Jackson churches and welfare homes held Christmas celebrations with trees and special dinners for orphans and inmates. The Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletic Association plans a May college and high school day with field events and an intercollegiate oratorical contest. The University of Mississippi is barred from athletics but will send a representative to the oratorical event.
Yasco City reports one of the region’s largest recent transactions as Wateon, a Lexington planter, buys multiple delta plantations from William Warmack near Pluton and Tchula. The purchases total about 7,300 acres with a price near 290,000 dollars.
Mr T P Brown head of government engineers at Mobile visits Columbus to assess Tombigbee river improvement plans. He reviews terminal facilities and shipping needs and is assigned to evaluate river terminal conditions and potential wharf sites.
Railways including Mobile and Ohio and Alabama Great Southern adopt sweet potatoes as a regular dining car item to aid agricultural departments. The new practice places southern sweet potatoes on menus across several lines and routes.
Sheriff Montgomery sets a $200 reward for Nathan Jacobs who escaped from the Brookhaven county jail after being convicted. Jacobs attacked a Black man named Newsom kneeling in prayer and fled by digging a hole under a second story window following a September circuit court term.
In six months Starkville sent 3,500 to 4,000 head of beef cattle via B. and C. to St. Louis and other markets, with additional stock moved over the I. C. to New Orleans.
Analete Favre, a respected local resident, suffered injuries from a beating at a dance near Edwards Mill, three miles from Bay St. Louis. Police seek information as investigation continues about the incident.
The Hinds County Circuit Court session in Jackson ended with record fines totaling 9,640 dollars from unlawful liquor sales. Nearly all revenue came from violators of liquor laws, with a few individuals paying up to 1000 dollars. About 150 indictments were returned against whiskey and beer sellers during the four week term.
W G Seaver of Pascagoula visited Hattiesburg to promote a Pascagoula to Omaha railroad. At a commercial club railroad committee meeting all routing details were settled and endorsed by the club. Seaver aims to reach wheat fields and livestock markets in the West while opening tropical fruit vegetable lumber markets for the region.
Twenty two liquor dealers pleaded guilty before Judge Mounger in Vicksburg. Nine more indicted expected to appear for trial or plead guilty. Each fined 259 dollars, totaling 1500 dollars. Camghlia pleaded guilty and paid 250 dollars. Two thousand dollars of liquor seized pending decision on disposal. Dealers must pay 340 dollars each to refrain from continuing the business for six months.
A Mississippi cow weighing 1 010 pounds sold at four dollars per cwt as evidence of improving local cattle quality. The sale reflects ongoing efforts by Mr Poynter and marks the season’s top price for Mississippi cattle.
The agricultural faculty of the A. and M. College will offer two short winter courses for farmers. One session will be in Wattiesburg at Norman College with President Cook and Mr. Parris aiding the South Mississippi program. The other course at Hally Springs will be at the North Mississippi experiment station with Mr. Ames handling the northern end.
State superintendent J N Powers and Miss Susie V Powell will deliver addresses for the Jefferson Davis County School Improvement Association event in Prentiss. The talks focus on school improvement efforts and educational leadership.
Biloxi reports Andrew Gazzo, about 14, severely injured when a barrel from an oil gun he was converting exploded. Authorities describe the incident as a dangerous home project with potential for further harm.
Four large hogs were slaughtered at Manteer in Webster county. Three were under a year old and dressed 1705 pounds, averaging 425 pounds each. Two of the hogs weighed over 1100 pounds.
Following the recent criminal court term, the traveling sergeant of the penitentiary transferred twelve prisoners from Hinds county jail to state farms to serve varying periods.
In Harrison county circuit court a jury found against the Frank T. Howard estate for $40,000 in back taxes owed to the state. Wirt Adams, state revenue agent, prosecuted the case.
In Columbus Mississippi seven hundred of the institute and college's five hundred students left campus to spend the holiday break.
Experts from the Agricultural and Mechanical College will assist a series of county meetings in January February and March. RB Wilson of the United States Bureau of Plant Industry will lead with a capable lecturer corps and state forces. The itinerary lists many towns across Yalobusha Panola Tate Marion Lincoln Copiah Amite Wilkinson Claiborne Hinds Perry Forrest and other counties with dates from January 7 to February 18.
The Mississippi Penitentiary sold 956 bales of cotton for 69 565 73 and oat seed for 2 511 75, paying 73 377 47 to Treasurer Stovall. Available hard balance is 144 714 08 with 2 527 74 US funds for agricultural schools not general fund. Stovall expects to cover the Gov Brewer loan with available balance and sheriff settlements.
A Delta Express train No. 22 derailed two miles north of Grace. The mail car express car and baggage car left the rails and the baggage car overturned partially. One express messenger was slightly injured and a Black man was hurt.
Col. John P. Mayo nursing officer of the Mississippi National Guard was sent to the war department in Washington. Papers covering the subsistence department for the rifle at Vicksburg indicate funds totaling over $1,600.
Cy J. Moss city treasurer died at his home. He lost his legs in a train accident about nine years ago. Natchez near beer cases report a near beer seller William Conti faced a contempt fine of 11 dollars after his establishment reopened following closures, with witnesses unable to swear on beer or whisky sales.
Natchez notes a New York financier formerly of Natchez, N Le Carpenter, has donated 6180,000 for public school buildings in Chicago. He plans to add at least 3,980 more.
The 1912 appropriation fell short by about 2,700 dollars leaving two chancellors from the Second and Ninth districts unpaid for November and none paid for December. Auditor Thompson and Governor Brewer said no authority to fund the shortfall. payments will wait for next legislative session.
Advices from the Mississippi coast report a disappointing oyster season so far with young small bivalves. Weather has been good but flood waters last May and June damaged beds. freshets in spring and summer also harmed beds. Veteran fishermen anticipate a better crop next year, particularly where shells were planted recently.
D. F. Smith of Carriere demonstrates trucking potential in the cutover pine land district with aid from McNeil agricultural experiment station. This season on a 10 acre tract he averages 20 bushels of sweet potatoes per acre and ships over 4,000 bushels at 37 cents a bushel f. o. b. to his home station, netting about 1500 dollars.
Several new companies file charters for governor approval in Mississippi. Clyde Engineering & Machine Works of Gulfport Harrison county with 15000 capital lists J C Rogers W H Tippin and others. Hermann Grocery Company of Lexington Holmes county capital 25000 lists Morris Lewis Morris Hermann and others. Commercial Loan & Trust Company of Jackson Hinds county capital 1000000 lists C G Buman J C Durfey W R Harvey and others. Creston Cooperage Company of Creenville Washington county capital 730000 lists John M Peel George E Whitney and others.
A Kosciusko banquet featured young members entertaining the senior members in what was described as one of the most enjoyable gatherings. The event highlighted social ties within the local bar community and left attendees with a festive impression.
Henry Boswell state board field agent falls ill with tuberculosis after a year warning the public on sanitation and hygiene. He seeks leave to travel to Southwestern Texas for a climate benefit. Hazlehorst dispensaries open for free examination and treatment of hookworm patients.
The contract to improve about 65 miles of Adams County roads drew bids from Satehes Garreston Brewer and the Jackson firm, the lowest bidders. Gov Sich will reserve 6,000 in the fund for other public highways.
Detroit federal suit accuses Kellogg’s Toasted Corn Flakes and officers of fixing wholesale and retail prices via a patent packed carton scheme to evade the Sherman Act. Government seeks injunctions to bar control of prices after manufacture and to prevent direct retail dealings. The filing claims a uniform jobber price with restraints on retailer and consumer access.
Washington reports Maj Gen Leonard Wood has been named chief marshal for the upcoming inaugural parade. He plans a military and naval display that balances cavalry infantry artillery with bluejackets marines and civic representation to reflect national sentiment and readiness.
A blizzard swept the pattern section from Maine to western Pennsylvania for 24 hours, causing deaths and injuries, ships ashore, and severe transport and communications disruption. It halted New York port arrivals and delayed holiday shipments and gifts. A separate report notes many full blood Indians of the five civilized tribes remain in primitive conditions, with schooling and welfare concerns highlighted in Oklahoma.
In Staunton Virginia born President elect Wilken arrived home with a miniature ship and a basket of Virginia apples as locals cheered and presented him a ship of flowers. The homecoming echoed warm hometown pride and best wishes for his looming leadership.
Mrs Frank Heath died attempting to save her invalid husband as a fire caused a quarter of a million dollars in damages in Newport Rhode Island. Their bodies were found near an open window where she dragged him to attract attention.
Washington announces that former Venezuelan president Cipriano Castro will not be permitted to land in New York. Acting Secretary of State Huntington Wilson says Castro will be deported if he attempts to land, citing crimes and poor health as grounds to bar him from the country.
Examination of Mia Sarah Johnson and her sister Mary Scott reveals a bag with five thousand six hundred four dollars in cash and three gold watches found on the body. Authorities note the deaths appeared related and under investigation in St Louis Missouri.
A message received by the Turkish embassy in Berlin alleges Greek troops entered the village of Oolgiati near Janina and massacred inhabitants regardless of age or sex. The report provides no independent verification.
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt plans a magazine autobiography series revealing the peace negotiations before Portsmouth. A key document is a letter from the Mikado to Roosevelt urging open talks, expected to cause a sensation in Japan.
Theodore Roosevelt told the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts that the United States must be immediately ready for war and far better prepared than in past conflicts. He sharply criticized Spanish War officials and high army and navy authorities, using satire to recount his wartime experiences with red tape and missteps.
Robert Lee Mac Cameron an American painter known for portraits of President Taft Edward Harriman and Rodin died at age forty seven in New York after returning from a long abroad period He was made a chevalier of Honor and had painted notable figures including President McKinley and Harlan Brewer in recent years
Washington reports nonterritorial policy advances including vocational education extension and American citizenship for Puerto Ricans who desire it. Brig Gen Velntyre urges inspection of insular possessions by a joint executive and legislative board. McIntyre renews this congressional recommendation.
Report from Aurora IL notes an exceptionally small newborn at Aurora Hospital with a birth weight or length far below typical measures. Details are unclear due to fragmented source text.
Mrs Ella Montague was stabbed to death by her husband in front of their young son after he accused her of extravagance. The couple had argued over spending, leading to a Christmas Day dispute. she served dinner then he drew a stilettto and killed her.
Columbus Ohio. To serve terms of three years and nine months respectively, State Senators Jeaae FE Hedman and LaForrest H. Andrews entered the penitentiary here. both are lawyers. Andrews is a Republican and Hedman a Democrat.
The United States court appointed Samuel P Wetherill as receiver for the Philadelphia and Gulf Steamship Company, which runs a freight line between Philadelphia and New Orleans. The firm was organized in 1906 with capitalisation of 81 million dollars.
Staunton Virginia President-Elect Wilees supports a provisional government for the Philippines lasting eight years with independence afterward as stated by Representative William A. Jones. James King widow from Ga. admits plotting murder for profit after confessing to Winburn, who killed King and was arrested. Mrs. King paid $600. Gulf Coast oil price jump as Gull Pipe Line buys nine Batson wells yielding 1,000 barrels daily at 17 to 18 dollars per barrel.
A woman, injured after a fire in a house on Wilcox Way near Ark, was found badly burned and rushed to safety by responders. She was caught in the blaze and faced a near fatal outcome before aid arrived.
Police investigators pursue leads surrounding a Rockefeller case as they probe threats and possible motives. Detailing no suspects yet, authorities emphasize securing key witnesses and reviewing financial records.
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