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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
1
News and notes recount Senator Fairbanks of Indiana finishing a strenuous day in Indianapolis on the 27th, advancing through apprentice, fellow craft, and master mason degrees before midnight and ending with a grand banquet.
In a survey of industrial commercial and agricultural progress the article highlights resources, projects, and plans aimed at boosting Mississippi’s economy. It notes efforts across industries and regions, with emphasis on development strategies and regional gains.
Jackson county earned the grand prize for best complete county exhibit at the Corn and Cotton Carnival. Frank H. Lewis and M. H. Dees led efforts from the Pascagoula Commercial Club, showcasing cane syrup, fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, pecans, persimmons, and native timber. The display drew praise for crops, figs, Japanese persimmons, and the paper shell pecan, plus progress in Mississippi industry, climate, and agriculture.
At a Raleigh banquet State insurance commissioner J R Young recounts a farmer’s life insurance quiz miscue as he lists 117 and 119 for living parents. A piano recital by Mrs Softly provokescomic critique, while Cornwallis quips about misused military phrasing.
Tokyo confirms Gen Nogt telegram announcing capitulation of Russian forces at Port Arthur. Stoessel's defense ends after ten months of siege. Japanese forces to enter Port Arthur and observers ponder peace prospects and potential Allied mediation. News from St Petersburg and London notes renewed Russian vigor in spring and possible U.S. mediation.
In Pine Bluff an alarm spreads as the Lonoke County Club warned Negroes to leave by January 16. Sheriff Jame Gould pledges protection for Black residents. past incidents warn of potential violence if postings are enforced.
The writer contemplates waiting for a bigger price as he mutters about poetry and food, then dispatches the proofs to the printer in a moment of reflection.
Conway Planters Morriston Ark Jan 2 The Cortes Growers Association was organised at the courthouse with a large turnout of farmers landowners and cotton buyers Hon James J HI selected chairman A six member committee was formed to draft letters to sheriffs urging organization and higher acreage 331-3 to 50 of last year and cooperation across the South Merchants favor timely planting to secure cotton prices with advances of 25 a bale to farmers urged immediate action
Louisville dispatch reports Kentucky Attorney General Haye seeks a rehearing to overturn the Court of Appeals ruling that reversed Caleb Powers’s death sentence and ordered a new trial. The motion questions the State and Supreme Court decisions and asks the Court to allow the death penalty to stand.
Birmingham financiers circulate a plan to cotton planters urging reduced acreage for 1905 to lift prices. Banks and merchants across the state and eastern Mississippi endorse the idea and urge grain and potato crops, hoping widespread adoption will curb cotton supply and raise current prices.
Washington residents flocked to the White House for the New Year reception hosted for President and Mrs. Roosevelt. The event marked the formal start of the season with no time limit, as guests arrived in growing crowds after 1 o'clock. A Marine Band of sixty performed in the great vestibule, welcoming attendees throughout the afternoon.
Ambassador Jus s rand announced that President Loubet awarded Francis B. Loomis the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor for his speech supporting international arbitration and the interparliamentary union. Meridian plan to form Southern Cotton Company eyed to stabilize markets with 10 million capital to buy 2 million bales at 10 cents. A meeting January 10 will decide next steps.
A partial report describes ballot opening procedures and related court matters. It notes appointments and expected actions by lawmakers and a committee to oversee election processes and safety measures. The text references Becker Adams Amore and a Republican party context with possible special observers.
Washington Der Sleee kins of West Virginia, aged 42, is reported as the oldest judge to serve the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Tie sini. He held a notable career in the Virco eect and was connected with Lincoln era events. The text also references February court matters, gas fields in Kamae Territory, and various sensational legal notes from New York and other places without clear coherence.
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