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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1912

Page

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First Witness Opens Impeachment Inquiry in Hanford Case

Leonard Olsson testified before the House committee investigating United States Judge Corne Hanford in Seattle on impeachment charges. Olsson, a socialist, said he did not have a superstitious reverence for the Constitution yet would abide by U.S. law, noting his views on constitutional change by ballot when asked about his loyalty statements.

Ithe Wash Leonard Olsson Acoma United States Corne Hanford Hanford Son Graham

Rebels Repel Federals at Bachimba Pass Near Chihuahua

At Bachimba Pass forty miles south of Chihuahua, Orozco’s rebels repelled a federal flank attack, scattering Huerta’s forces. The main column failed to press, and no Sonoran assault on Juarez occurred. Rebel Gen Pascual Orozco declared there will be no surrender or amnesty.

el Paso Tex Bachimba Pass Chihuahua Federa Huerta Federa's Sonora Juarez Bachimba Orogco Pascual Orosco

Frikers Shut Down Mine Over Wage Dispute

Workers at the Frikers mine refuse to return to work amid wage disagreements. Arbitration unsettled the dispute and no settlement prospects are seen. Nonunion miners and management face ongoing tension as talks stall.

Louisiana Approves Income Tax Amendment

Baton Rouge reports the state legislature adopted an action approving an income tax amendment to the United States Constitution advancing fiscal policy.

Louisiana aBton Rouge United States

Suffragettes Smash Glass in Post Office Attacks

Suffragettes smashed windows of post offices in Manchester Letchworth Hitchin and some London branches. Premier Asquith was attacked at a reception when a suffragette seized his coat lapels and shook him. Telechron wire kills boy in Oklahoma town.

London Eng Manchester Letchworth Hitchma Asquith

Two Die in Dormitory Fire in Louisville Building

A blaze on the second floor of a business building dormitory in Louisville Kentucky killed two people and seriously injured three others. Fire crews battled the flames and investigators prepared to begin a probe.

Louisville

Three Volunteer Firemen Die in Kansas Factory Fire

Garnett Kansas reports three volunteer firemen killed and five injured, one fatally, after a blaze damaged the J Q McAfee furniture factory and the Garnett Ice plant, in an early morning collapse of part of the facilities.

Garnett, Kas—Thre J. Q. McAfee Funiture Garnett

Wealthy Kentucky furniture man shoots woman then self

L H Scheer of Carrollton Kentucky, a wealthy furniture maker, shot and fatally wounded Miss Elizabeth Morse aged 28 in Grand Rapids Michigan. He was pursued by police and then shot himself.

Girl Grand Rapids, Mich L. H. Scheerman Carrollton, Ky Elizabeth Morse

Ship Owners Refuse Arbitration Over Seamen Strike

Paris reports ship owners affected by the seamen strike informed the government they refuse to arbitrate the differences under the conditions demanded by the sailors.

Paris

JOO Rescued in Shipwreck at Calais Me

One man drowned as the steamship Grand Man wrecked near Calais Maine. Tug York aided 700 passengers to safety after the hull was ripped and the vessel broke in the St. Croix river.

Joo Calais York Bt. Crom

Poison case evidence ties Lindloff to life insurance scheme

Henry Kubey, a former boarder of Mrs. Louisa G. Lindloff, testifies she sought marriage in exchange for taking out life insurance totaling $6,000. He also says Lindloff admired undertaker K. M. Wright, who buried Alma Lindloff, 17, believed poisoned.

Chicago Henry Kubey Louisa G. Lindlof Kubey

Promoter Curley Sees Big Queensberry Fight Win

East Las Vegas promoter Jack Curley voices optimism for a Johnson Flynn bout on July 4 after Gov McDonald states no interference, signaling a clear path to a major Queensberry matchup.

Las Vegas N. M Jack Curley

Gore Robbed At Baltimore Hotel Escort For Senator Gore Stolen

Senator Thomas P. Gore and his wife were briefly stranded when a hotel thief stole a bag the wife had left in their room. In Michigan’s Delta county, forest fires raged with large forces deployed to combat the flames threatening farms and isolated homes.

Baltimore Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma Michigan Escanaba Mich Delta County

Death by Own Action Ends in St Louis Hospital

Henry Fuchs of Fenton Missouri took strychnine and died an hour later at a city hospital. He told officials he was not a “suite” when asked why he acted. He was W years old.

St. Louis Henry Fuchs City Hospital Fenton

Man Found Slain in Peru Office

Albert C. Kellenach was found slain in his Masonic Temple Peru office. A loaded revolver clutched in his hands and another revolver nearby with one chamber emptied indicate a fatal shooting. A bullet wound was in his left breast.

Wincis la Salle Albert C. Kellenach Masonic Temple Peru

Haunted by Victim's Vision in Camden Death Case

In Camden New Jersey worry over a past automobile crash that killed an unidentified foreigner is linked to the death of Dr Howard W Hewett by his own presumed actions. The report notes the crash occurred some time ago and is tied to Hewett's fate.

Camden N. J Howard W. Hewett

Two French Guns Explode Off Toulon

An investigation was ordered into the bursting of the guns on the French cruiser Jules Michael near Toulon. One gunner was killed and two officers plus seventeen men were seriously injured.

Toulon France Jules Michael

Hilles Seen as Possible Republican National Chair

at the White House it is made clear Charlies D. Hilles could become chairman of the Republican National Committee if he accepts the post.

Kidnapped Girl Rescued After 15 Mile Pursuit

James Hinson of Choctaw Alabama reported his 17 year old daughter kidnapped by a man known as Tinch Watson. After three days the girl was found in a deserted cabin near the state line. Sheriff I L Hunter pursued the suspect in a high power car while a mounted mob chased. The suspect was captured and sent to Meridian.

Quitman Miss James Hinson Tinch" Watson Meridian Choctaw Ala

Taft backs budget system after economy report

President Taft forwarded the economy and efficiency commission report to Congress urging adoption of reforms. He notes Congress has held 100 investigations into executive departments and other matters that should have been open books. He argues existing appropriation estimates are inadequate and advocates the budget system used abroad.

Washington, D. C Taft Congress Economy and Efficiency Commission

Zeppelin Victoria Louise sails nine hours over sea

Hamburg, Germany observed the Zeppelin Victoria Louise complete a nine hour oversea flight with 12 aboard. The airship departed Hamburg over the North Sea and returned without incident. Some observers claim the mission demonstrates the potential for British raids, noting its 45 mile per hour speed and fuel capacity could reach London or Bristol from base towns.

Hamburg Germany North Sea England London Bristol Emden

Sheridan wedged in Arctic ice drifts toward Bering Straits

Nome Alaska dispatch reports the US transport Sheridan carrying four companies of troops for St Michael and Fort Davis remains stuck in drifting Arctic ice. Over five days the ship advanced about 100 miles westward and could be carried into the Arctic via the Bering Straits.

Nome Alaska United States Sheridan St. Michael Fort Davis Arctic Ocean Bering Straits Arctic

Post Office Safe Robbed in Fairview Heist

In Fairview a bank like post office safe was shattered by six nitroglycerin blasts as residents watched from across the street. Four masked men escaped with between 200 and 300 dollars in cash and stamps, creating a tense scene and prompting a city police response.

Canton Fairview Citzens

Student dies after hazing at Wisconsin seminary

Warren P. Heidem, a theological student at St. Joseph academy, dies in Ramsay Louisiana after an illness believed caused by hazing at the theological seminary in Neshota Wisconsin.

Ramsay Warren P. Heidem St. Joseph Academy Neshota Wis

Roosevelt party could pit Longworth against Roosevelt ticket

The formation of a new party by Roosevelt may force Nicholas Longworth, congressman and son in law of Roosevelt, to seek re election against a Roosevelt backed candidate.

Longworth T. R. Man Cincinnati Roosevelt Nicholas Longworth

Aska Fifty Thousand for Two Legs

Charleston Illinois man Frederick Yonke files suit against the Big Four Railroad for 100000 dollars in damages claiming a car cut off his legs and both are amputated. Yonke says the accident occurred near the railroad in Charleston.

Aska Charleston Ill Frederick Yonke Big Four Railroad Company Yonke

Eddy's Son Loses Case in Mrs Eddy Bequest Suit

The New Hampshire Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the case challenging the legality of the bequest from Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy to the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston.

Re. Eddy Concord N. H Supreme Court Invealviig Mary Baker G. Eddy First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston

Rebel Leader Evaristo Estenoz Killed in Vega Dellaco Battle

Government troops led by Lieut. de la Torre killed rebel leader Gen. Evaristo Estenoz and about 100 insurgents in a battle near Vega Dellaco six miles from Micara near Songo.

Evaristo Estenoz Vega Dellaco Micara Songo Lieut. de la Torre

Supreme Court Rules On Missouri Contests

Jefferson City Missouri supreme court rules Judge Kennish and Superintendent Evans are entitled to their offices. The court also holds that Judge Gantt's death abates his contest.

Jefferson City Supreme Court Kennish Evans Gantt

Alvida Man Found Dead In Peru Office

Albert C. Kellenbach was found in his Masonic Temple office in Peru with a loaded revolver clasped in one hand and another revolver nearby. A bullet wound was in his left breast indicating a gun related death.

Fight on the Gattle Tick Gains Ground in Mississippi

Government supervised tick eradication in Mississippi shows rapid progress with 9 000 dipping vats in operation. By year end about twenty five more counties likely to be declared free of cattle ticks and lifted quarantine. New efforts spread from north to south with Marshall DeSoto Tate and Benton among early frees.

Pest Jackson J. F. Kierman United States Mississippi Tennessee Marshall DeSoto Tate Benton

Convicts mistreated at state farm visit report

Acting Governor Bilbo returned from Parchman where he and Trustees Montgomery and Smith investigated charges of cruelty to white convicts. He said conditions at Camp 9 were shameful and inhuman, with several objectionable men removed since the inquiry.

Bilbow State Farm Jackson Bilbo Parchman Montgomery Camp 9 Col. Montgomery

Worms Ravage Crops On Mississippi Farm

Jackson Captain C H Neyland now in charge of a state farm camp in Sunflower County reports corn suffering from rain and pests. He notes five hundred hills of squash ruined, four plantings of watermelons failed to establish, and various worms including grass worms devastate crops.

Jackson C. H. Neyland State Penitentiary Sunflower County

Test Ten Hour Law Faces Mississippi Cash Crop Foes

Mississippi sawmill owners oppose the ten hour labor law and cottonseed crushers join in the challenge. An attorney for the group was instructed to file a test suit in Hinds County Court, arguing twelve hour shifts are needed in peak season.

Jackson Mississippi Hinds County

Seashore Camp Grounds Shine After Summer Changes

The Seashore Camp Grounds show lush growth from rains with vibrant grass and foliage. Improvements include new walks, cleared paths, torn down old buildings, and new structures underway.

Seashore Camp Seashore Camp Groumls Seashore

Cotton Prospects Grim In Greenville Region

The cotton crop made little progress with prospects pessimistic due to cool nights. Growth has been retarded and much of the newly germinated cotton has died in the Greenville area.

Greenville

Geologist receives marcasite sample from Carrollton area

Jackson State Geologist E N Lowe has been sent marcasite from J Howard arr of Carrollton. The material comes from a stream bed about three miles below Carrollton and includes iron prints or fool's gold. It is said to be as solid as rock but crumbles to a dark gray powder when exposed to air and is described as intensely astringent.

Jackson E. N. Lowe J. Howard Carrollton

Cuban Scientists Nominate Finlay and Agramonte for Nobel Prize

The Academy of Science and Havana medical faculty plus other societies back Dr. Carlos J. Finlay and Dr. Aristedes Agramonte as candidates for the 1912 Nobel Prize. The resolution notes Finlay proposed mosquitoes transmit yellow fever and Agramonte is the surviving co-discoverer.

Academy of Science University of Havana Carlos J. Finlay Aristides Agramonte Nobel Price Commission Finlay

Suit Gathings Faces Ouster Over Prison Cruelty Claims

Attorney General Rose files quo warranto to remove T C Gathings as superintendent of the Mississippi state penitentiary and mandamus to move white convicts from Parchman to Rankin county farm amid charges of mistreatment by sergeant Tom Dent. Board trustees accused of pressuring witnesses. case set for Judge Henry.

Tom Dent Dr. Gathings Gathings Pers Sn Board of Trustees Parchman Ccasea Henry

Treasury Well Heeled in Mississippi Finances

Jackson reports Treasurer Stovall has completed the June school distribution of 474,096 with only 7,013.14 outstanding. The state treasury holds about 540,000 and funds are ample until tax receipts begin.

Jackson Stovall Mississippi

Delta floods affect cotton acreage and corn planting

State Treasurer P. 8 Bro wall reports delta plantations show partial recovery after floods. Planters shift toward corn, reducing cotton acreage significantly. Stovall notes widespread idle land in the delta, with many acres once planted in cotton last year now unused.

Jackson Browall Delta Stovall

Mississippi Supreme Court Victory Over Oyster Canners

D M Graham attorney for the Mississippi oyster commission received a Jackson telegram announcing a Supreme Court win in State of Mississippi vs Barataria Canning Company. The decision affects other cases where the commission seeks a three cent per barrel tax on oysters canned or shipped here or from other states.

Gulfport D. M. Graham Oyster Commission of Mississippi Jackson Supreme Court State of Mississippi Barataria Canning Company Ageinst Commission

Death of Former Congressman Adam Byrd Surprises Mississippi Links

News from Hot Springs Arkansas confirms the death of former Congressman Adam Byrd. Friends in Kusatete recall him as a rugged Mississippian often welcome in the capital. Though in frail health for months, Byrd remained active in his re nomination campaign and anticipated reelection.

Jackson Hot Springs Ark Adam Byrd Kusatete Judge Byrd Congress

Unique pardon petitions prompt unusual excuses

Jackson reports a steady stream of pardon pleas to the governor with odd justifications. Sim Scott, a Jones county prisoner, claims he committed grand larceny under the instruction of his employer and cites his punishment and a destitute, ill wife as extenuating factors.

Jackson Sim Scott Jones County

Lang Named General Manager of Gulfport Exposition

John H. Lang has accepted the post of general manager of the Gulf Coast Exposition and has begun his duties.

Standard Oil moves headquarters to Jackson families to follow

Jackson. C Dalton, field representative of Standard Oil, is trying to locate at least twenty residences for families who will come here when the company establishes its headquarters in Jackson. The general offices and other branches will move from Covington, Kentucky as soon as employees' families can be accommodated.

Jackson

Army beam theory confirmed by multiple doctors

A beam composed of Drs Reed Carroll La zear and the author demonstrated the correctness of the theory, supporting scientific claims about the army’s beam construction.

United States Army Drs. Reed Carroll Lazear Himself

Foreign Interference and Expatriate Dialogue

A courtroom exchange features a Patriot accusing an expatriate of preferring foreigners to Americans. The expatriate retorts that the issue is not nationality but comfort at home with foreigners. The judge presides as the dialogue unfolds.

Wilson Clings to Lead as 1912 Dem Nomination Stalemate Edges On

The Democratic convention hall remained deadlocked after 41 ballots as Woodrow Wilson edged toward the 500 vote mark while Champ Clark faltered. A banner praising Clark provoked a melee between Missouri and Nebraska delegates, drawing police to restore order as Bryan faced questions over the banner controversy.

Baltimore Woodrow Wilson Tivy Wilson Champ Clark Clark Oscar W. Underwood Alabama Bryan Miesouri Missouri Nebraska Firyan Bevan

Fund for Wilson Delegates Raised in Jersey City

Seagirt New Jersey report notes a £5,000 pledge to cover Wilson delegates' Baltimore conversion expenses. Samuel Ludlow Jr. banker and Joseph E. Bernstein merchant of Jersey City led the fundraising from Baltimore delegates arriving due to extended sessions and funding needs.

Seagirt N. J Wilson Baltimore Samuel Ludlow, Jr Joseph E. Bernstein Jersey City

Deadlock Reaches Unprecedented Levels in Convention Nomination

The convention faces an extraordinary deadlock with record ballots used without a nomination. Voters show hope for a quick decision though the two leading candidates trail the required majority of ballots, signaling a difficult path to resolve the stalemate.

Crowd Fights For Entry At Baltimore Convention Hall

Thousands gathered outside Baltimore Convention Hall as chairman James barred non delegates and press. Extra police were deployed to ease crushes at doors and on surrounding streets. By 10 pm about 25 000 people jammed the area while authorities held the line.

Baltimore James

Faith in Clark House backs Speaker Clark

The House adopted a resolution declaring full faith in Speaker Champ Clark amid attacks at the Baltimore convention. Representative Austin of Tennessee offered the resolution praising Clark's honor integrity and patriotism as presiding officer.

House Bryan Washington C Park Baltimore Austin Tensesser Thie House Thin Howe Champ Clark

Alabama Congressman Underwood Aims to Stay in Baltimore Contingent

Representative Underwood of Alabama says he will not go to Baltimore unless summoned to approve the platform though friends in the capitol expect his presence. He expresses satisfaction over Baltimore developments and believes Gov. Wilton cannot gain many more ballots.

Washington Underwood Alabama Baltimore Capitol Wilton

Wilson supporters funded for Baltimore convention

Mr Ludlow declares readiness to pay hotel bills and living expenses for Wilson delegates in Baltimore. He and Mr Bernstein promise to raise funds quickly, stating a $350,000 capability in 24 hours and at least $5,000 for immediate expenses to keep supporters in Baltimore.

Francis apologizes to Bryan from Missouri governor

Former Missouri governor David R. Francis apologized to W. J. Bryan in a convention setting where Clark supporters displayed a banner praising Bryan and recalling prior remarks about the speaker's eloquence. The report notes other party figures and handling of campaign elements.

Baltimore W. J. Bryan David R. Francis Missouri Clark Bryan Frames

Bryan Attacks Sinkings: Clark Grieved by Political Spat

The report notes indignity and that Speaker Clark, who traveled from Washington to Baltimore and stayed with a friend, did not attend politics gatherings. It says no face to face conference occurred between the candidate and managers, only telephone contact. Clark was said to be greatly grieved by Bryan's attack.

Clark Baltimore Washington Bryan

Tornado Ravages Regina Saskatchewan In Canada

A powerful tornado swept Regina Saskatchewan following severe storms injuring and killing dozens. The parliament building was damaged and six grain elevators toppled as cars and storefronts were hurled through streets. Telegraph and telephone lines were wrecked and relief teams were dispatched from Winnipeg.

Parliament House Regina Winnipeg Manitoba Regine Saskatchewan Telephone Exchange Standard First Baptist Church Baird Hottell Parliament

Americans Prepare Gather in Chihuahua Ahead of Battle

In Chihuahua Mexico authorities urge Americans to assemble in a single location to prevent disorder should federal troops clash with rebels. The precaution aims to keep citizens safe amid anticipated confrontation and unrest.

Chihuahua Mexico

Jury rules for Funk in Henning alienation suit

The jury in Chicago returned a verdict for Clarence B. Funk general manager of the International Harvester Co. in the $25,000 suit by Jobo Henning claiming alienation of Mrs Henning's affections.

Chicago Jobo Henning Clarence 8. Funk The International Harvester Co Funk

Drunken quarrel ends in death at saloon rear

Charles Ridgeway alias Collins, 29, died at city hospital after a quarrel behind a saloon at 2642 Franklin Avenue. Ridgeway stated before dying that his home was in North Carolina.

St. Louis Franklin Avenue Charles Ridgeway Collins North Carolina

Bridal couples stranded in sleeping car to New York

Thirty two brides and grooms remained aboard a sleeping car tied up on the Ladhawsona line at Geranton Pa. The party reached the local depot about the same moment seeking onward travel to New York.

Geranton Ladhawsona Railroad New York

Louisiana Legislature Endorses Income Tax Amendment

Baton Rouge announces that the Louisiana legislature approved the income tax amendment to the United States Constitution through formal action.

Arkansas Sues Waters Pierce Oil Company for Damages

Arkansas files a suit against Waters Pierce Oil in Port Smith claiming 218000 dollars in damages for violation of state trust laws. The action seeks recovery and enforcement of penalties under state statutes.

Arkansas Waters Pierce Co Port Smith Ark State of Arke @meas Waters Pierce Oil Company

Beasley Arrest Ends With Reconciliation in St Louis

Jesse Beasley a 57 year old marble worker arrested on a bigamy complaint by his wife Ba rab after two years apart made up with her at police headquarters and left to rejoin his spouse amid the incident.

Forgnes St. Louis Barab Jesse Beasley

Lightning Kills Missouri Farmer in Narrow Harvest Path

Weat Plains Missouri farmer 34 years old was struck and killed by lightning while returning home with his wife who carried a bucket of blackberries. The wife was unharmed as the accident occurred near their route.

Missouri Weat Plains

Odd Suit Against Minois City

Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller, bride and groom, sue Princeton alleging their home was wrecked by a liquor party and blaming insufficient police protection. The case seeks damages from the city.

Minois Sterling Charles Fuller Princeton

Forty Barges to Be Built at Paducah Plant

Paducah Kentucky report states the West Kentucky Coal company will start immediately forty barges at an average cost of 2500 dollars each after remodeling the barge building plant on the river.

Paducah T River West Kentucky

Fatal accident on dump car at Bunker Hill site

II Henry Noel of the Big Four section was killed while attempting to access a dump car through a trap door when a crowbar broke loose and struck him in the back of the neck during the routine maintenance work.

Victoria Street Sixteenth Eleventh Streets Eleventh Street Albert Smith Cromwell Searth Hamilton Rose Streets Bunker Hill, II Henry Noel

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