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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
1
A sweeping digest covers debates in Congress over Morocco and Panama canal affairs, Russian revolutionary unrest and New Year celebrations, arrests and trials in the United States, battles over statehood and public notices. Reports name Davidof and Spooner, Morale, Cuba, and a London Missouri ugliness contest winner.
With two votes in dissent the legislature approves a ban on convict labor for non public works and backs the governors merger of Mobile & Ohio and Southern railroads. The house weighs a change of venue in criminal cases and passes a absent committee plan, while the senate dives into code, lumber trust probes, railroad duties, and appropriations for bonds and public institutions.
A New Orleans meeting reports a firm stand for 15 cents per pound for the 1906 cotton crop and a drive to expand foreign demand. A joint bankers and farmers committee plans contracts to hold cotton at 15 cents, expand warehousing, and seek a national organization with regional officers. The Southern Cotton Association also backs a 25 percent reduction in planted acreage and supports efforts to appoint a trade commission to enlarge foreign sales.
Austin reports Adjutant General Hulen travels to Washington with about 300,000 dollars in frontier protection claims from Texas troops unresolved by the Federal government. He aims to secure a settlement and gain instructions for Texas National Guard camps. Albany mentions Albert T. Patrick, the Rice murder defendant, reprieved to March 19 for new evidence while counsel reviews trial options.
The narrative follows Moses adopted by the princess in the palace. He resists Egyptian religious rites while absorbing temple life and Apis worship. The princess grows fond yet questions his faith, and Moses reveals his God and mission while pledging support to his people.
In a joint session, Speaker Stephen D Lee urged a large Mississippi memorial in a new public park to honor Vicksburg fighters. He praised Confederate veterans and gratitude to young Mississippians who sacrificed opportunities, noting Mississippi's progress and industry. The Beaux-Arts Soldiers' Home board reports strong admissions and good condition since establishment.
A citizens committee aims to raise 50 000 pounds to buy a right of way and terminal grounds for the Mississippi Central railroad from Scranton to Natchez. The line is already completed from Hattiesburg to Brookhaven. Local protests oppose a bill transferring western Yalobusha county miles to Tallahatchie, affecting Grenada and Memphis railroad branches and towns Oakland Tillatobe Scobey. Jonestown Bank closes its doors after days of operation.
A site at Mathis ton is bought for a large factory to manufacture handles and a brick plant will be located there. The ferry Sciota sank after hitting an obstruction near Vicksburg. all aboard were rescued and the boat will be raised. Vicksburg to see a ten story steel frame building by Mississippi Home Insurance Company, the state’s largest. A huge eagle with a 7 ft 1 in wingspan was killed on Coldwater River last week. Senator G R Hightower of Fayette props a bill to create a Mississippi Department of Agriculture.
The report shows state treasury receipts of 576 402 27 from penitentiary operations over two years. Expenditures for the same period totaled 571 76. The document notes increased valuation of property both real and personal, estimating a substantial value.
Mrs Nannie Chiliress a widow near Abbeville was robbed by two unknown negroes who entered her house demanding money and threatened to kill her or throw her in an old well if refused. She fled raising an alarm and neighbors returned with her to the house as the intruders plundered the home.
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