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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
3
The Union county town of Blue Springs approved a $10,000 bond issue to build a modern schoolhouse by a lopsided 567 to 3 margin. It marks the first Union county election with women voting and reports say every woman voter backed the bonds.
President Obregon calls for recognition of the Mexican government without conditions, stressing solemn pledges and the aim of strengthening US-Mexico ties. Cabinet members Calles De La Huerta Arroyo and Justice Gonzales back the stance, promising cabinet support for Article 27’s non retractivity.
In New Orleans the federal court hears arguments before Judge Foster on the injunction blocking the closure of six breweries raided by prohibition officers. A special investigator from Washington is expected to arrive to probe the closures. Breweries reopened under a temporary restraining order, now sought to be made permanent.
Washington reports that discharging enlisted men to meet a 150000 maximum will incur large costs. The three year enlistment allowance is due, an obligation President Harding cited as possibly needing emergency legislation to fulfill.
Havana guards bar entry to those lacking clear business as authorities cite a Dallas date story about an alleged plot to assassinate President Zayas before his inauguration. Officials warn of stricter palace surveillance for entrants.
Treasury department figures show 1921 government expenditures of about 5.12 billion dollars with revenues around 5.62 billion and a general fund balance of 549.7 million. Interest disbursements totaled 999.1 million, gross national debt stood near 23.98 billion, with prior peaks noted in August 1919.
Baltimore attorney general Daugherty praised former President Taft as chief justice, saying the appointment has received universal commendation. He noted many telegrams and letters to the president and justice department since Chief Justice White's death favor Taft, with 90 to 95 percent supportive.
In Jersey City 90,000 spectators watched Jack Dempsey stop Georges Carpentier with a knockout blow at 1 minute 16 seconds of the fourth round. The champions displayed a brutal, thrilling fight as Rickard’s stadium echoed with punches and cheers.
Fort Smith Arkansas James Eshlinger awakens from a three year sleep and requests a chew of tobacco. Doctors say the strange sleeping sickness has baffled American experts but Eshlinger shows vigor while chewing.
Justice Hitz of the District of Columbia Supreme Court ordered the Alien Property Custodian Miller to return to Countess von Bernstorff stocks bonds and cash totaling $1,000,000 issued under the trading with the enemy act.
A Paris to Peking message reports ratifications exchanged, restoring peace between China and Germany under the treaty. The accord confirms obedience to terms and marks a diplomatic milestone.
Paris reports Consuelo Vanderbilt formerly the Duchess of Marlborough will wed Jacques Balsan a noted French sportsman at the London registry office soon following her recent divorce.
The prince of Wales plans a trip to India at the end of October. London reports the royal itinerary and expected stops during the journey.
After a fourteen year courtship Oscar J. Webb a Lackey Ky merchant wed Sallie Gearhart principal of the Louise graded school at the home of her mother in Louisa Ky The ceremony marks a lengthy romance culminating in marriage.
Lieut. R. P. Applegate of the U S Navy arrives in St Louis with a local youth after a 13 hour and ten minute flight from Pensacola Florida in a hydroairplane. The journey followed the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River route.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama area Hurricane creek near Tuscaloosa claims Nellie Holt 15 and her uncle Cleve Ryan 24 both drowned and bodies recovered.
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