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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
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British Foreign Secretary Edward Grey argues only exhaustion can end the war. Report notes cautious optimism on cotton progress and strong growth under Plant, with fruiting fields cited as a positive sign for wartime supply.
Serbs and Greeks reportedly sealed a secret May treaty to press Bulgaria in a war the two nations expect to win without outside intervention. The pact would redraw eastern Greece to the Mesta river and give Serbia access to the Aegean at two points as fighting stalls and Turkish and Romanian advances continue. Local Belgrade reports claim a key position near the front was taken while Grey warns mere talk cannot force peace.
Western Kansas farmers in Ford Grey Edwards and Pawnee counties joined forces to spread tons of poisoned bran mash to combat grasshoppers damaging young trees alfalfa corn and cane. Kansas State Agricultural College and University of Kansas agents supervised the effort with eight tons spread Monday. County commissioners aided mobilization and declared a day to support the campaign.
Jefferson City Missouri the Pierce Oil Company of Virginia with a capital of 210000000 was licensed by the secretary of state on Monday The firm is to take over the Waters-Pierce Oil Company Clay A Pierce of St Louis is named president and H Clay Pierce his father is a major stockholder Much of the new capital is said to come from Rothschild interests in England and Germany
Samuel Clement, 50 years old and a prominent local Italian baker, was wounded when two men lured him from his home in Kenosha Wisconsin on Sunday and opened fire on the street. Three shots were fired but only one found its mark, leaving Clement seriously injured. police investigators seek information as fear spreads.
Birmingham reports that for the fourth time the Alabama Supreme Court has reversed and remanded Erwin Pope of Calhoun County in the James McClurkin murder case from 1910. The latest reversal cites improper rejection of evidence. No other man has faced similar multiple reversals to this extent.
In Los Angeles area a Pacific Electric Interurban crash at Vineyard Station injured about fifty and killed twelve. Initial reports conflicted on specifics while both inbound trains from Venice were crowded, with passengers described as vacationing beachgoers.
A heavy storm devastates parts of Italy following a recent quake. Rome reports a temperature below 60 degrees Fahrenheit at noon Tuesday. The storm brings unusually cold weather for July and widespread damage across the countryside.
In Wayne City Illinois on Saturday a passenger train derailed after a one inch bolt placed on a rail by local boys caused the engine and two baggage cars to derail killing the engineer and severely injuring the fireman.
A fire at Barker Car Company's mill yard caused an estimated loss of about $1,000,000. No injuries were reported as firefighters battled the blaze through the night. Investigators began assessing the cause and extent of damage at the scene.
Levee improvement proposals call for three foot higher banks along the Mississippi from Cape Girardeau to New Orleans to prevent floods. A spillway survey is requested for New Orleans, and a special district survey north of St. Louis will assess needed improvements. The commission plans an approximate 6 million dollar request to Congress.
Charles Page of Tulsa Oklahoma has adopted 300 poor children and plans to support 3000 in summer. At his death most of his estate will go to aiding poor children and the Sand Springs home he founded. A street car line runs to the home and daily runs bring children to one of the state’s best schools. Page offers college funding after the course and operates a farm and canning factory with boys and girls working in off hours. Manual training and domestic science are taught by skilled teachers.
In Zanesville Ohio residents feared a repeat of the March floods as heavy rains began Sunday night and intensified into a cloud burst. Officials estimated damage from twenty thousand to five hundred thousand dollars with bridges washed away and crops ruined across the region.
1000000 bales of cotton to be held until sold at 15 cents per pound was the keynote of Friday's session of the southwestern cotton company meeting in Dalas Texas. Four hundred attendance.
A severe rain and hail storm struck Columbus and Franklin County Wednesday afternoon. The storm shattered hundreds of plate glass windows, damaged fruit trees, and stripped crops in the countryside. Hailstones reportedly reached walnut size on the south side.
In a reported incident near Carruthersy Missouri, a wealthy capitalist named CalL-Carl and five family members survived after their automobile stalled and collided with a Southern Pacific train. Only one member escaped injury. Meanwhile in St Louis United States Circuit Judge Sanbord set receivers salaries at fifteen thousand dollars annually for McNixon and Witham Biddle, receivers of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad.
Two boats full of Boston Poston and Bright handlers were at sea when the sloop Alberta capsized Sunday. Eight men perished in the incident while others were rescued as the vessel foundered near the harbor.
President Wilson and lawmakers push to enact a Newlands Clayton act based board of mediation to resolve wage disputes between 80 000 eastern rail conductors and trainmen and railroad managers. A temporary armistice is agreed as leaders seek a nine member arbitration board under the labor department, with Senate consent and presidential appointment.
Secretary Daniels submitted to Congress a plan for a government owned armor plate factory costing 4.466 million dollars. He says production at such a plant would save about 140 dollars per ton and net over one million dollars annually, arguing for a full investigation of armor plate costs in government supported plants or in private firms with government patronage.
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against Phillip Van Velkenburgh on Monday. His wife sues for four separate maintenance and alimony claims, and Van Velkenburgh was once known as the "$10,000,800 widow." The petition notes uncertainty about his business location and residence at the New York Athletic Club.
Dallas and several Texas cities report further gasoline price reductions on Monday with Waco lowering from 18 to 16 cents per gallon. Oil firms attribute the drop to competition and weaker demand while Attorney General BD F Looney links the cuts to a $103,000 oil penalty suit filed in Texas.
Henderson Ky Claude Hall a young farmer pleaded guilty in Doxom Kentucky to a night rider threat case. Hall faces a three month jail term with potential further charges as he awaits December trial on an indictment returned on a separate tobacco related matter involving threats and acts at a Spencer home.
Winchester Kentucky Monday opened the trial of 15 men charged with the assassination of Fred Callahan former Breathitt county legislator. Three men reportedly confessed while the others deny the charges.
Acting Comptroller Thomas P. Kane authorized the reopening of the First National Bank of McKeesport Pennsylvania, which had closed its doors a week earlier.
The state dropped the embezzlement case against A C Davis, former commissary clerk at the Parchman State penitentiary farm, after Gov Brewer’s concerns over graft and the prosecution’s stance led to a perjury of verdict request. Trials involving other defendants were not expected to proceed given the governor’s influence and the illness of Col Taylor.
Guilty verdict returned for Charles Oath, trustee on Mississippi penitentiary board, amid dramatic courtroom scene. Jury found he fraudulently supported a $900 payment to Baker McDowell Hartware for a used automobile, knowing its value was far lower. Sentencing to 10 years with appeal planned.
Mrs Merriwid and her Aunt Jane spar over appetite and diet in a lively exchange. The dialogue riffs on Mr Herbidge’s view of appetite as depraved and jokes about Jack Sprat and mutual compromise at table.
In a comic exchange, Aunt Jane and Mrs. Merriwid spar over vegetarianism and meatless meals. The dialogue mocks lab‑style eating and chemical talk, with quips about beans with pork and cabbage with corned beef.
Kosciusko report says C M Bramwell J W Willis and B J Moore addressed about 300 farmers at the courthouse. The specialists shared guidance on cotton culture soil preparation and fertilization to cope with boll weevil and other farming challenges. The audience included about 200 white and 100 colored farmers.
W L Thompson elected by the Mississippi Levee Board as chief engineer to replace Maj Shackelfort resigns and has reached Greenville from Manama to assume duties at once.
Gulfport reports the Yaryan Naval Stores Company plant will stay shut likely for three months or more. Earlier word said the facility would close at month end. In Columbus nearby Caledonia neighborhood a botd Weevil infestation was disclosed north of the city. Hattiesburg’s Robert Field acts as temporary receiver for the Hays and Feki Drag Company awaiting creditor meeting. Mr. Fiehl, manager, states assets and liabilities total about 1. The Winston county negroes form a fair association and plan a fall exhibit with several leading members.
State Treasurer Stowell received a Treasury warrant for fifty thousand dollars in favor of Mississippi for the endowment and maintenance of the state colleges of agriculture and mechanics. The funds are split for white students at Mississippi A&M College Starkville and for negro students at Alcorn A&M College Rodney, controlled by the superintendence of education and not the general fund. About two thirds go to Starkville due to enrollment dominance.
Jackson reports staff of visitors and accountants work in the penitentiary office and audit room. Three legislators direct the review with experts on hand for guidance as market conditions show improvement and inquiries rise despite stable prices.
Congressman Ben G. Humphreys sent a reply to chamber resolutions on river and flood control. He refused to endorse any river bill in Congress and stated flood control must be developed by Army engineers regardless of any bill.
Citizens of Adams county urge Gov Brewer to grant a pardon to Eugene Blackburn sent up in 1912 for assault with intent to kill. Blackburn about 20 years old, reportedly fought in a free-for-all, used a small pen knife, and seeks restoration to full citizenship though his term nears completion.
In a fragment from a likely old newspaper, a dark skinned bootlegger brags about a heightened sense of touch to identify U S coins by feel. His partner responds with a taunt challenging the boast as the two men share a boastful exchange.
In Stratford during a Shakespeare jubilee an American tourist asked an elderly villager who Shakespeare was. The elder replied that Shakespeare wrote the Bible, while the tourist argued of many writers. The tale underscores the townsfolk’s reverence for the playwright.
The article presents two folk etymologies for OK. One links it to Andrew Jackson marking papers with all correct. The other ties it to the old high quality rum stamp Aut cages, pronounced like OK, signaling faultless quality.
Thomas Costello and James Kelly, both of Philadelphia, were arrested by County Detective QToole in a wooded area near Folsom, Pennsylvania. The pair were seen building a fire to warm their break.
An 18 year old Beth travels to Boston with her uncle to gain culture. After a gallery visit she quips that she does not know critics but wants guidance on which things nice people can keep, reflecting a playful view of taste and refinement.
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