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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
The article promotes the Neshoba Fair and Mississippi Chautauqua efforts. It highlights July 22 to 26 dates, expanded programs, many cash premiums, and new hotel capacity. It emphasizes orderly conduct, fair governance, and broad educational appeal, urging citizen participation and vigilant voting. It also notes farm warehousing pushes, road-improvement projects, and cotton market guidance amid political campaigns.
In France on the Seine near Rowen the Wandrinne monastery venerable after 1300 years of monk occupancy is driven out amid a push for possession by a publisher or related party with a free for all.
The week brought high temperatures and showers that aided cotton growth in Memphis and across the belt. Reports show improvements in time lost earlier, though overall the crop remains late and plants small. Late cultivation expected in Oklahoma and Texas due to labor shortages and heavy rainfall.
In Del Rio Texas Fred Wilson a Black man killed Early Smart after a dispute with several companions. A posse tracked Wilson to a barrel under a warehouse where he was found and killed when he attempted to flee. Wilson was described as a Seminole Indian Negro.
Persistent Wall Street reports say the contest for control of Illinois Central between Harriman and Fish factions will resume in October. Terms for Fish Harriman and Astor expire then. Harriman seeks to block Fish re election while Fish aims to deny Harriman another term. Rumors say J T Harahan’s future as president is doubtful and he may align with Fish against Harriman, partly over his son’s treatment.
The Mississippi and Ohio River Pilots' Society plans a grand rivercraft assembly for President Roosevelt's October visit. About forty boats are expected with decorated steamers representing cities along the Mississippi and tributaries, each carrying local social and business groups and officials.
Mrs. Cianacita Genet ti, a young Italian woman, was found dead in her Sterling home with a bullet to the heart. Police suspect the Black Hand Association, possibly with origins in Italy, though no enemies or motive are evident. no struggle or trace of the killer was observed.
In Hawkinsville Georgia Mrs McKinnes a young wife after quarrel with her husband took strychnine and gave some to her two year old daughter. Both mother and child died in agony. The 7 year old girl comes from a prominent family.
A 160 mile trolley line from Atlanta to Augusta is proposed by the Atlanta and Georgia Construction Company with 65,000,000 capital. Surveys are finished between Atlanta and Conyers and between Athens and Augusta, with completion hoped in two years.
Admiral Yamamoto and Viscount Aoki asserted no hostility exists between the United States and Japan at a New York luncheon. Ambassador Aoki said there is no friction between governments and any anxiety stems from demagogic talk. Admiral Yamamoto echoed the sentiment, while Rear Admiral Evans urged the nation to abandon wartime headlines for calmer relations. They also toured the navy yard and Connecticut.
Miss Josephine Eavey, daughter of farmer Samuel Eavey near Keedysville, Maryland, suffered severe facial burns after fainting and falling face first into a custard pie her mother had just baked. The incident occurred while helping prepare the pie, leaving her beauty marred and the outcome uncertain.
Detroit Michigan reports the Amalgamated Association of Window Glass Workers adopted a sympathy resolution for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone during its annual convention held in the city and voted to provide financial assistance with no fixed amount.
Two 13 year old girls Sybia Hughes and Margaret Yackel drowned on Lake Redwood in Redwood Falls Minnesota after a boy teased them and pushed their raft into deep water causing it to overturn.
A new theft at Dublin Castle involves jewelry valued at 7500 dollars owned by Sir Arthur Vicars the custodian of the crown jewels. The same incident notes the loss of Order of St Patrick jewels valued at 250000 dollars.
John May of Labadie Missouri drowned at Goode's Mill Lake several miles east of town. The body was recovered.
Ottumwa Iowa Frank Gotch the champion wrestler won a handicap match against former champ Don McLeod. Gotch agreed to throw McLeod three times in one hour, winning the first fall in 24 minutes, the second in 11 34 and the third in 7 28.
Four robbers jumped aboard a Pennsylvania freight near Rahway New Jersey. Engineer William Lawrence sped the train to avoid capture. The four men fled at Waverly but were pursued by police and eventually arrested. Names given as Joseph W, John Johnson, Norman Tobin and Florence Davis of Philadelphia.
The White Star liner Adriatic sailed July 1 from Cherbourg toward Queenstown after calling at Southampton. A snowstorm near the start lasted about fifteen minutes, a nighttime electrical storm knocked out wireless near Sable Island, and a tropical downpour with brilliant lightning followed. Passengers sought shelter in cabins as the ship remained secure.
The Macon session elected about half the officers. Rugs of Providence is Grand Master with Melish of Cincinnati as Deputy, McArthur of Tror as Grand General, Pierce of Oakland as Grand Captain General, Smith of Pittsburg as Grand Senior Warden, Lines of Meriden as Grand Junior Warden, Gerow of Detroit as Grand Treasurer, Moulton of Chicago as Grand Recorder and Metcalf of Oakland as Secretary. The fleet trip to the Pacific Ocean is described as a mere practice cruise.
Admits friendly ties with the United States and criticizes sensational war talk. Admiral Yamamoto, guest in New York from England aboard the Carmania, meets Maj Gen Frederick Grant, Rear Admiral Evans, Capt Adams, and other officials. He says Atlantic squadron transfer is an American decision and declines politics, while praising peace between Japan and the U.S.
Antonio Maza the Mexican consul bound over to Cochise county grand jury on a kidnaping charge involving Manuel Sarabia. Constable A S J Shropshire Arizona Ranger Samuel Hayhurst and Policeman Lee Thompson also bound over on the same offense. All posted bonds.
Bertrude Blasik aged 14 drowned in the No 14 mine reservoir south of Litchfield while trying to save her younger brother. The water was four feet deep. She leaped in after him after he waded out, tripped and could not rise. The boy waded out seeking help.
A man killed his wife in a Buffalo, Missouri hotel then shot himself. Their year old daughter witnessed the double tragedy. Police investigated, with details limited by the report.
Spectators fill Saratoga streets as 15 000 Knights Templar parade during the triennial grand encampment here this week. The event draws 50 000 spectators amid lavish avenue decorations and ceremonial pageantry.
Manhattan reports that Oscar Erf of Kansas State Agricultural College has patented a process to dry and grind buttermilk and feed it to cows. The product contains about twice the protein of cottonseed meal and costs less to manufacture.
Mrs Louis Hebert and her young son of Beaumont were killed when they jumped from a car and fell under a train in Galveston Texas. The incident followed an automobile maneuver near the scene.
Sedalia Missouri advertisers report the Missouri Retail Merchants Association adjourned after selecting Moberly as the site for the next annual meeting.
A former conspirator named Sproge was captured after betraying revolutionaries at an old mill near Riga. Surrounded by Central Revolutionary Committees, 38 conspirators were killed, others captured, and Sproge was executed by flour before a note warning future traitors.
A dynamite bomb with a time fuse exploded Monday at the Napoleon room window of Blind John Condon’s home at 2623 Michigan Avenue. Mr and Mrs Condon and their son escaped by being upstairs. The blast tore the wall, smashed furniture, and left a mahogany chair in splinters. The gambler and racehorse owner implicated enemies in the gambling world.
Report from Coushatta Louisiana describes an experiment using a sack of turpentine mixed with water dragged through cotton to repel boll weevils. President Paul Lisso of the First National Bank of Alexandria relayed the method and results noting no weevils found after more than a week. About one gallon of turpentine was used per four acres.
Prince YAbro Pagratide of Cairo, heir to eight centuries of rulers, visited Oakland in incognito yesterday. He is the son of Thrane Pasha, former Egypt prime minister, and a grandson of the current ruler. He plans to stay about a month and visit Youernsite before returning this week.
President Roosevelt appoints Frank A. Leach of Oakland to succeed George E. Roberts as director of the Mint. Roberts resigns to head the Commercial National Bank of Chicago after James H. Eckels death. Leach, currently San Francisco mint superintendent, will take office in Washington late this month.
Vatican circles are stunned as Cardinal Merry del Val, the papal secretary of state, purchases a powerful motor car. The action challenges prior assumptions that the pope would oppose cardinals riding in motor vehicles.
An account recalls kerosene sales pressure by a rival company with a deacon in a town, including free supplies, a depot meeting, and a punchy closing joke about angel wings for the rival president. It hints at misconduct in early interstate commerce bribery schemes.
The First Durham Royal Garrison Artillery volunteers install a model sea range at the Sunderland drill hall. A silver sand sea, electric belt ships, and two four inch guns simulate naval firing with a miniature rifle linked to each gun. The setup aims to improve gunnery skills among the corps.
The host’s charming daughter presses a glass on Mr Clay ton. He declines firmly saying he never drinks wine and would only sip bourbon if available, while the minister observes with growing admiration. The scene ends with the young man maintaining his restraint despite a blush.
A city man spends his first night in an old farmhouse and complains the straw mattress pierced his ears and nose. The farmer teases with jokes about sleeps like a top and a tickling bed as they share breakfast with pie and coffee.
The New York Tribune reports a lake of quicksilver over three acres in Vera Cruz, Mexico with depths from ten to fifty feet. Indigenous peoples knew of it for generations and volcanism is blamed for the cinnabar ore melt. A tunnel would divert the ore to bring the metal down by gravity.
A newly arrived Westerner in a New York street confronts a mugger at night who demands money and threatens to shoot. The Westerner retorts that one can live in New York without brains but not without mane, highlighting a sharp exchange.
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