28 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
1
In Willis McCully's account from Lowleville last week many local figures and incidents are recalled. The piece covers court openings, regional elections, road debates, farm awards, and memorial plans.
Police issue alert for Irwin Witer a 32 year old cashier, described as swarthy and timid, amid claims of a $600000 deficit at the Russo Chinese Bank. Authorities note stock certificates possibly used as collateral and unknown disposition of seized notes, with brokers’ involvement unconfirmed and DA not yet seeking warrants.
The director Moodar reports Oklahoma City as having 205 thousand residents, up 34 thousand since the prior census and 31 thousand since 1907, with county totals rising from 35,315 in 1900 to 55,553 in 1907 and 105,272 in 1910. Ardmore declines in population from 15,759 in 1907 to 5,613 in 1910.
Col Jon A Mosby dismisses rumors of poverty after retirement claiming no hardship and noting plans to write memoirs. He says he will begin work within weeks and expresses regret over concern caused to friends.
New York Manday endured another scorching day with a high of 91 at 2 PM. The heat caused fifteen deaths from sun stroke and a long list of people suffering from sun exposure and prostration.
New York announces a move to price bread and eggs by weight only in the Greater New York area, with enforcement possibly by April 1. Commissioner Driscoll plans to consult bakers, butter dealers, and sellers to establish a standard. In Boston, Admiral Henry Walton Grinnell 74 wed Florence Roche 25, daughter of the late author James Roche. Grinnell aided Farragut at Mobile Bay and later served in South American navies.
Willard H Peck secretary of the People s Mutual Life Insurance Association and League was convicted of perjury and sentenced to not less than two nor more than five years in Auburn state prison. The perjury related to his testimony before Superintendent Hotchkiss about the company s gate to John Teris of Kentucky and the reports he swore to as secretary of the company.
A brutal murder near Winston County shocks residents as Jane Sharpe is found with her ears cut and head mutilated. Suspects, three young men including Permenter, flee into a posse’s search while a mob threatens vigilante justice. The case draws in Louisville and McConk, with Judge McLain promising swift lawful action.
Miss Jane Sharpe, a daughter of planter William Sharpe, was found murdered near Rural Hill after leaving for the post office path. Her throat was cut, and a man named Permenter was arrested after tracks matched his shoes. Two other men in the community are under suspicion as the investigation follows trail clues.
Southern bankers push a November shift requiring bills of lading to be guaranteed by American banks to curb frauds and protect cotton trade as harvest begins. If foreign guarantees falter, critics warn millions could flee credit, prompting rail and banking reforms.
Minnie Sullivan wife of A M Sullivan was shot and killed at their home four miles south of Pontotoc Mississippi. Sullivan was moving beds when the gun fired twice striking her shoulder. The incident is described as accidental with the weapon discharged during house work. Also notes Pontotoc Ridge Growers Association shipped Elberta peaches and the 10th harvest efforts.
Crop reports show improvement in some southern regions while Texas Oklahoma face drought and overall conditions remain mixed. Central and Eastern states report poor conditions with fields grassy and little recent cultivation. St Louis suit against ICC yields railroads a substantial victory on lumber rate structure from Pacific coast to western Minnesota Iowa Missouri.
Sunday evening John Wright killed Charlie Poole after a confrontation on the sidewalk. Poole struck Wright with rocks. Wright says he killed Poole in defense after Poole drew a knife. Bluefield West Virginia reports a race riot near Ashland on the Norfolk and Western line with six injured and possible fatalities. Twenty five men fought with knives and implements. two whites stabbed and two blacks injured beyond recovery.
The latest export data shows cotton as the top United States outbound commodity, valued at 156.66 million dollars. Copper and petroleum follow with 53.54 thousand and 425 thousand dollars respectively, while wheat and other products like flour, tobacco, lumber, leather, corn, coal and lubricating oil also show strong export values.
Georgia entomologist E L Wor shams says no boll weevil in the state. A specimen from Wilkes County turned out to be a snout weevil, a near relative of the boll weevil but not destructive to cotton.
Flames swept twenty heavy bridges and a dozen lumber yards in the Koote nay district causing timber losses estimated between five and six million dollars. Winnipeg seeks aid to defend remaining property as Port Chester NY reports a tragic high voltage accident. Michael Foley survived a near fatal shock after contact with a 11 000 volt line while painting an overhead railway structure.
Conflicting factions in the cotton industry clash as Mayne Bull leader accused of deserting his followers. Indictments and alleged broker ties spark a justice department probe and calls for market information control as old exchanges push an elaborate secret service.
Chicago endured a brutal heat day with official readings near 37 to 143 degrees perceived. Fires destroyed three large structures, displacing about SD families, while hundreds sought relief at the lake as a woman attempted suicide to escape the heat.
In Cleveland Ohio workers at the American Chiclet Company plant walk out after a dancing pavilion music distraction. They seek a raise from 1.00 to 1.25 per day as heat and tension rise in the crowded workroom.
Cairo reviews the cash cost of the mob case just disposed of, totaling five dollars.
The report mixes observations of a English diplomat at a Lelves dinner and Langtry's fame with crowds on Ber im Road. It notes a semi royal reception, public curiosity, and the tension between tradition and innovation in governance. The text also references Chinese rural life and primitive plows along the Yangtze, contrasting modernity and heritage.
A rough OCR fragment presents quotes and scenes about marriage and personal conduct. It cites Thomas a Kempis style inquiries and a playful tale remarking that Golroz has taken a wife, with a quip about her hoped target skills and maiden ambitions.
In a Mr Richmond led tale a blind beggar in a quiet street asks for help but is refused as a card is misread. The story frames beggars as worthy or misled, ending with the beggar acknowledging a mistaken card and the irony of judgment.
A Columbus State Journal piece depicts a serene scene with open windows, fresh air, and warm sunshine. The narrator speaks of a comforting spirit easing troubles, likening the moment to a gift of wine and honey that invites memory of happier times.
A young woman tired of boarding house life seeks meals away at a cheap restaurant. She and a young man, both lonely, end up confessing their pretenses and fear the truth about their dinners together.
The piece profiles Francis P Broward, noted for reclaiming the Everglades and becoming Florida governor before aiming for the U S Senate. It traces his rough youth, wartime salvaging work, rise through Duval County leadership, and daring gunship smuggling trips to Cuba amid the Spanish American conflict.
A four year old from Brooklyn, Walter Robinson, developed tetanus after a finger was jammed in a gate. Doctors at Bushwick Hospital treated him with tetanus antitoxin serum, and after several days the jaw rigidity eased and he began to improve.
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