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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
1
Supreme Court holds Judge Jones erred in drawing the grand jury and sends the Obton county night riders case back to circuit court for rehearing. Several defendants faced hangings or long terms. family reactions and crowd tension described as court adjourned.
Federal court probes a scheme selling valueless Mexican land at high prices. N Smith, attorney for an ad firm, is involved as the indictment cites use of United States mail to push the circulars. The case traces back to alleged losses of about $16,000 reported by Ayers of the University of Nebraska.
Fragment mentions New York May two weeks and a potential strike involving Christian Ker of bakers near the city. Details are incomplete, with garbled text and missing names and events.
A summary of grain conditions reports a week of hot dry weather improving crops east of the Mississippi while Texas and Louisiana face grass and boll weevil challenges. Oklahoma and Arkansas show gains, Georgia sees uneven progress, and farmers push to weed and reduce grass with mixed results. Weather remains hot and variable across the region.
Democratic members of Congress urge President Taft to issue instructions that only white enumerators be employed in southern districts for the thirteenth decennial census. Southern congressmen and senators express little hope of blocking negro enumerators without presidential intervention.
New Orleans reports H M Johnstone a veteran hangman rehearsed at Hahnville the gallows for Leonardo Gebbia Italian kidnap and murder suspect to be hanged July 12. Gebbia fears excruciating pain yet Johnstone says the neck will break clean if instructions are followed and the man stands correctly.
Mrs. Lillian D. Hoag of Los Angeles ends a 49 day fast without food starting May 17 and ending July 4 with a small cantaloupe. She cared for her own housework and says the abstinence cured several ailments.
Tombstone Arizona mayor Wentworth, famed for his white hair, finally cuts it after a vow tied to 1496 and the Bryan presidency. He remains a Democrat, not embracing party extremes, and signals a shift from his long coinage stance as free silver debates linger.
Memphis reports a brisk session as cotton futures rise 54 points after the USDA places the crop at 74.6 percent condition as of June 25. With a projected yield of 12.5 million bales, five hours of trading add 13.75 million dollars to the crop's value. October contracts close at 12.14 cents, the day's high and yearly peak, with 12.5 to 13 cent forecasts for next week.
Washington reports the corporation tax amendment, urged by President Taft and drafted by Attorney General Wickersham, is folded into the tariff bill. The Senate approved it Friday by 60 to 11 after extensive debate, with most Democrats and many Republicans backing the measure. The income tax substitute drew 45 votes for and 31 against, with all tie votes in its favor as several Republicans supported it.
Farmers in Logansport Louisiana report a new pest called the Mexican tea or Mexican flea infesting cotton fields. The insects attack new squares causing them to drop, hop like fleas, and threaten damage comparable to boll weevils. Origin and habits remain largely unknown and eradication may be difficult.
The American Woman Suffrage Association decided to establish its national headquarters in New York City. Delegates raised cost concerns about relocating from Washington but were assured ample funds could be sourced in New York.
In Omaha Nebraska all 326 saloons comply with the daylight closing ordinance that took effect Thursday night. The new rule ends the practice of offering free lunch after hours.
A Friday blaze in Cobalt Ontario caused estimated losses of 350000 to 400000 dollars. The fire left at least one dead and six injured while about two thousand residents became homeless.
Washington officials say the fiscal year 1900 shows a greatly reduced deficit from earlier projections. Customs receipts reach 301,200,563. internal revenues 20,329,063. miscellaneous 56,593,919. Total receipts 604,492,546 while total expenditures amount to 694,244,000, with signs of improved revenue and controlled spending.
Messina endured two strong earthquakes on Thursday morning with roaring sounds. Residents fled into the streets in terror and most of the population remains outdoors after the city’s past destruction. buildings and ruins shed dust in the tremor aftermath.
A young woman trapped for ten days in a cavern within a railroad tunnel near St. Gall Switzerland survived by sucking moisture from her clothing. She endured cold and danger, kept calling for help, and was eventually heard and rescued.
The United States Court in Houston ordered the discharge of the Kirby Lumber Company from receivership. Kirby had been in receivership since February 11, 1904 after Maryland Trust Company filed for protection with timber certificate securities. Liabilities were reported at 3.85 million dollars with assets of 10 million. receivers had gained 1.5 million, with 1 million reinvested in improvements, leaving current indebtedness at 2 million.
Washington. A call on national depository banks for return of government funds totaling about 25,000,000 was issued by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. Of this amount 9,000,000 is due July 15 and 14,000,000 on August 18. Working balances are reduced to meet daily needs, with about 65,000,000 anticipated after the call.
In Whiting Indiana a heat wave allegedly drove seven men to assault their wives. James Brown threw a shoe and tore an ear. he and others attacked spouses as they returned home. Police cited weather as a frenzy trigger and several attackers faced charges of assault.
A body found in the East River in Manhattan is believed to be Leon Ling of New York City though identification awaits measurements and facial clues. Coroner McDonald and several officers suspect the body matches Ling, who allegedly killed Kiew Sigel, but certainty requires thorough comparison.
E. H. Harriman reports marked recovery in Semmering Austria under a bread and butter diet and baths. He has leased eleven rooms at Hotel Europe and will remain until early September awaiting a return to New York.
An episodic dialogue excerpt presents Jesus and Lucius recounting biblical heroes from Adam to Moses, tracing divine favor and covenants. The fragment situates the Apocryphal Book of Ecclesiasticus within a narrative of sacred history and prophecy, ending with Lucius’ promise of completion.
Collection of maxims urging reverence for the Lord and humility. Advises guarding speech, enduring adversity, and seeking truth with patience. Promotes meekness before great ones, prudent friendships, and measured openness of heart. Concludes with praise of gentle speech and loyal friends.
Lucius seeks Jesus the sage to learn the mysteries of life. They discuss Israel's fallen glory and the power of lofty thought to transform a life, as Jesus laments the loss of great leaders and national virtue. The dialogue unfolds in a shaded grove where ancient wisdom and fading memories collide.
The gospel directs and enlightens guiding all true belief. Christ’s life death and resurrection anchor Christian teaching and practical faith. Humans cannot discern God duty or the future life unaided by divine revelation.
A moral reflection contrasts a man who drinks heavily yet seems physically strong with one who lacks wisdom. It warns that boasting of capacity to endure liquor reveals moral weakness and invites temptation, slander, and social contagion. The core message: the fear of the Lord ends wisdom and self control guards life.
A Mississippi man named Veasey was hanged for murder by Sheriff Cocke after a brutal killing in Senatoria. The report also notes railroad plans near Moss Point and Evanston, crop yields from A W Whatley, farm institutes at Frattlesburg, and local court actions including pretermitted terms due to weather and crop concerns.
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