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Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1907

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Mississippi Seeds Growth Across State For Prosperous Future

The article urges Mississippi farmers to grow more corn to curb rising grain costs, notes a strong cotton outlook if corn is homegrown, and highlights Water Valley’s business league, a new railroad extension, and trucking ventures in Hattiesburg and Yazoo. It praises Mississippi’s credit, laments foregone western migration, and calls for roads, land investment, and youth retention to build the state’s resources.

Water Valley J. J. Peacock J. B. Cahill Farmers’ Union Calhoun City the Sunday News Hattleeburg Goodyear Hattiesburg

State Democratic Committee Sets Aug 1 Primary Date

The State Democratic executive committee in Jackson announced August 1 as the date for the first nominating primary election.

State Democratic Executive Committee Jackson

Home Mission Society Meets at West Point

The annual meeting of the Woman's Work of the Methodist Church gathered at West Point. The group reports raising 85500 during the past year across the church territory. Clarksdale will host the next meeting.

Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church West Point Church Territory Clarksdale

Climax of the reunion as Gen Lee shields Bryan

In Richmond the United Confederate Veterans memorialized Jefferson Davis as crowds cheered William J. Bryan and banners played Dixie. Gen Stephen D. Lee halted political calls from the crowd, preserving Bryan from an embarrassing appearance and maintaining decorum at the ceremony.

Richmond Maryland Monument Avenue Jefferson Davis Confederate States of America United Confederate Veterans South William J. Bryan Mnarch Stephen D. Law Mrs. Bryan Mr. Bryan Gen. Lee

Georgia Plate Presented to President Roosevelt Visit

President Moonwvalt received a gold plate from Georgia officials marked Georgia Day Jamestown Ter Centenary Exposition dated June 10 1907. The 6 by 10 inch keepsake shows Bullock Hall Georgia arms and Theodore Roosevelt inscription, in a Georgian wood box.

Washington Moonwvelt Georgia Bullock Hall Joseph M. Terrell United States W. N. Mitchell Georgia Commission

Feeling of unease in Tokyo over U S San Francisco stance

Washington frets as Tokio reportedly voices discontent with American attitude toward the San Francisco troubles. Officials had welcomed Gen Kuroki’s Washington Jamestown visit, prompting surprise at signs of friction amid a broader sense of good relations. The cause of Tokyo’s reported shift remains unclear to U S authorities.

Washington Tokio America San Francisco Gen. Kuroki Jamestown Japan

Plight of Tuberculosis Focus Prompts Health Calls

Atlantic City Dr. Frankling Dye urged the Anti Tuberculosis League to emulate the state effort to curb the white plague. Dr Ambler of Nashville warned the nation is going legislation mad over creating consumptive hospitals.

Atlantic City N. J Frankling Dye Anti-Tuberculosis League Ambler Nashville Tenn United States

Securities decline on New York Exchange amid gloom

The New York Stock Exchange faced a further drop as brokers hit new low prices for years. Selling of 40,000 foreign shares and news of a $2,000,000 gold export deal intensified market pessimism, with New York Central sliding to 108 1/4.

New York Stock Exchange New York Central

Waterspout damage tops fifty thousand in Kentucky

Reports indicate damage from a waterspout in Kentucky will exceed 50 000 dollars. Livestock bridges fencing and outbuildings were washed away across Nicholas Pendleton Wolfe Lee Grant Harrison Bourbon Montgomery Bath and other central and eastern counties. Mail carrier Hiram Blair is missing in Nicholas County and is believed drowned or killed by lightning.

Lexington Nicholas Pendleton Wolfe Lee Grant Harrison Bourbon Montgomery Bath Kentucky Hiram Blair Nicholas County

Memorial Day Observances Across Cities Amid Rain

Memorial day events unfold in Washington Moberly Greenville Greenville Illinois Gettysburg and Carthage with parades, cemetery decorations, and speakers including Senator Curtis Rodenberg and Congressman Tawney. In Philadelphia naval veterans cast flowers into the Delaware. Chicago Chronicle announces its final issue and ceases publication.

Washington Wsuel Old Chord Detriet of Columbra Moberly Oakland Cemetery Robert Campbell Mo OK South Edward Dueger Curtis Charles Curtis Rodenberg Greenville W. A. Rodenberg East St. Louie Galena Kas Delaware Philadelphia Independence Square John Barry Kuroki Lincoln Chicago Karen Kuroki Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Park Union Oakwood Gray

Dignitaries Attend Harbor Salute Marking Garibaldi Anniversary

In honor of the duke of Abrizzi the presence of warships in the harbor sparked a national salute. The 25th anniversary of Garibaldi's death was observed though rain prevented further planned demonstrations.

New York Duke of Abrizzi Garibaldi

London Exchange Man Kills Himself

London-Frank Bygyd May, a stock exchange member, was declared insolvent and committed suicide. He was a cricket player and a well known sportsman.

London Exchange London Frank Bygyd May The Stock Exchange Mr. May

French Cruiser Chan zy Sinks After Grounding

Paris reports the French cruiser Chan zy ran aground on Saddle islands on May 20. Bulkheads burst and the crew abandoned ship as the vessel sank offshore.

Paris Minister of Marine Chanzy Saddle Islands

Strikers Return to Work in San Francisco Accord

The ironworkers' strike in San Francisco ends with twenty thousand workers resuming duties under pre strike conditions.Job actions conclude with workers returning to sites and employers restoring prior terms.

San Francisco

Memorial Day Observances at Lincoln Home

Springfell UL hosts Memorial Day visits to Lincoln home and burial place with a daytime stream of guests. In the afternoon Stephenson Post G A R presided as Col Matthews of Pittsfield spoke as department commander of Winds and war orator, stressing reconciliation between north and south.

Springfell Springfield Abraham Lincoln Lincoln’ Monument Holt Stephenson Post G. A. It Matthews Pittsfield Department of Winds Grand Army of the Republic Mia

Memorial Day Exercises Await at National Cemetery

Springfield readers learn Memorial day exegises for the Grand Army will be held at the National cemetery on Sunday. Confederate veterans plan grave decorations the same day and local camps may join the service if possible. Edtor E.R. BE MeJimeey of the Springfield Republican will oversee the event.

Springfield Eairly Pomenient National Cemetery E.R. BE MeJimeey Springfeld Republican

Ireland's land struggle spreads to grazing farms on eleven months' lease

Dublin reports a renewed agitation in congested districts as peasants target grazing farms under eleven months' leases. Roscommon Kings County and North Monaghan emerge as centers of unrest with evictions remembered and land redistribution demanded to secure tenant holdings.

Dublin Ireland Aystom Mid Roscommon Kings County North Mpperary Lawlwsness

Heavy rain drenches St. Louis with 2.28 inches over 15 hours

St. Louis, Missouri endured the heaviest rainfall in months Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, totaling 2.28 inches over about 15 hours. The storm brought little wind and no electrical disturbances.

St. Louis

End of Longshoremen Strike in New York Nears

The longshoremen strike may end soon as a Friday meeting will hear the five striker committee report. The committee had conferred with officials of the International Mercantile Co. on Wednesday to discuss terms.

Chicago Chicago Daily Chronicle Priday Tering Ubarinne Ho Wo Seymour Chronicle Chicane Chroniccle Co Ceeutarerie Chiantele Joby B. Weleh Chlet Chicago National Bank William J. Urvyan Providency Chicago Chronicle New York International Mercantile Co

Porto Rico business protests Peabody railroad rates

The executive council approved recently drafted Peabody railroad rates sparking protests by local businessmen and minority council members in San Juan Porto Rico.

San Juan, P Executive Council Porto Rico

Frisco DA Considers Grand Jury on Police Chief Dinan

District Attorney Langdon orders a grand jury meeting to weigh steps toward ousting Frisco Police Chief Dinan. The action signals potential high level scrutiny of city police leadership.

Frisco San Francisco Langdon Dinan

Pittsburg Engineer Clark Dies in Los Angeles

Pittsburg born Francis Ludlow Clark died in Los Angeles California at an advanced age. He served as chief draughtsman and engineer for the Westinghouse Air Brake Co for many years and retired to the west as a consulting engineer for the company.

Pittsburg Francis Ludlow Clark Los Angeles Cal Westinghouse Air Brake Co Clark Westinghouse West

International Cotton Conference Opens in Vienna

The Vienna gathering hosts over 250 delegates from international cotton firms and industry groups, marking a global forum for textile trade and research.

Vienna

Western Federation Of Miners Sees Growth At Denver Convention

Reports show the Western Federation of Miners increasing membership with about 100 delegates to attend the Denver convention June 10. President Charles H. Moyer faces Idaho trial for alleged involvement in former Gov Steunenberg murder. Delegates from multiple states and Alaska will travel under allied flags. other news notes a Monmouth voyage plan and a Kansas fire destroying railroad repair shops in Topeka.

Denver Cola Western Federation of Miner Charles H. Moyer Pein Idaho Frank Stewnenbhere Ko Mahony First View Organizathor California Coloradoa Nevata Montane Alebh Wreteing Arttons Minnesota Michigan Missouri Washington Onegen Hiritish Colatiniia Alaska Kansasity Aton Won, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co Argentine Kas

Mutiny of Sultan's Troops in Tangier Morocco

Mutiny erupts among sultan's troops in Tangier over non payment. Rebels attempted to seize control at the custom house but were repelled as authorities paid the men part of what was owed.

Tangier Morocco

Shot man kills woman in mistaken street shooting

Freeport Illinois Mrs Edne Humelha gen nineteen years old was shot to death by Herbert EL Springer of Rockford Illinois who erazed Mrs Humelhagen then a crownled street thinking she was rather woman Springer revived from an alcoholic stupor and raved over the fatal mistake

Freeport Edne Humelhagen Herbert EL Springer Rockford, IL Humelhagen Thirauel Springer

Omaha Commercial club heads north on sixteen day tour

One hundred members of the Omaha Commercial club travel with Governor George J. Sheldon on a sixteen day excursion to Idaho Montana Washington and Oregon. They ride an eight car specially equipped train visiting principal towns along the route.

Omaha Neb Omaha Commercial Club George J. Sheldon Idaho Montana Washington Oregon

Train Collision Near Sewell Kills Fireman Downey

A head on crash on the Santa Fe line one mile north of Sewell, Shawnee Oklahoma, between a northbound passenger train and a southbound freight killed Fireman John Downey of Jateewlle Texas and injured ten passengers.

Shawnee Okla Santa Fe Railway Sewell John Downey Jateewlle Tex

Oklahoma Constitution in Court Ruling Set for June 4

Guthrie Oklahoma. Litigation from the constitutional convention dispute advances to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The case, tied to a special election and the notification of rejection, will be heard as the court convenes on June 4.

Oklahoma Guthrie Okla Gineet Clahveana Oklahoma Supreme Court

Confederate Battery Commander William R. Fendley Dement Dies

Captain William R. Fendley Dement, famed commander of Dement’s battery, died at his Pomfret Maryland home in Charles County at age 80.

la Plata Mid Williamr Fendley Dement Dement Pomfret Charles County

Chile Strike Ends as Workers Return to Work

The railway employees strike has ended and workers will resume duties. Disputed questions will be arbitrated.

Chile Buenos Ayres

Wine Growers Demo in Nimes Draws Massive Procession

A gigantic demonstration by wine growers in Nimes France protested adulteration of wine. About two hundred thousand people marched in the procession.

Nimes France

Mines deal transfers Japanese group near Telluride

A deal closed transferring the Japan group of mines near Telluride, Colorado, to the Consolidated Mines Section Co Limited of England for a consideration of 1 million dollars.

Denver Col Japan Teluride Consolidated Mines Section Co. Imited England

Kuroki to Inspect Arsenal on Special Train

General Baron Kuni and his party depart Chicago aboard a special train to inspect the United States arsenal at Rock Island Illinois. They will then visit Fort Leavenworth Kansas St Paul Minnesota and Seattle Washington.

Kuroki Chicago Baron Kuni Rock Island United States Arsenal Fort Leavenworth Kas St. Paul Seattle

Arkansas Governor Resting After Sinking Spell

Greenwood Arkansas Governor John Little had a 15 minute sinking spell Sunday afternoon. He rallied and was reported resting well at the state capitol.

Arkansas Greenwood Ark John Little End Wag

Reply to Uniform Question at Jamestown Pavilion

Norfolk officials defend the exclusion of sailors in uniform at the Jamestown resort pavilion. They state public prejudice against uniforms prompted the dance floor ban to protect profit and life of the dancers, insisting no discrimination was intended.

Norfolk Pavy Department Pia Leach Resort Jamestown Espont Tion United States

Gathering of Judges Honors Retiring Federal Judge Wallace

A New York Waldorf Astoria gathering honored Federal Judge William J. Wallace as he retires after more than 25 years on the bench. Attendees included Judge E Henry Laconde, Warne MacVeagh, Judge Le Maron Colt, and Judge Harvee HL Lurton, with Judge BL Parker presiding.

New York Waldorf-Astoria William J. Wallace Lomied Sone Doo Perme State of Jidee le Maron Rivede Ta Land Harvee HL Lurton Tetnessee Federal Bench

Chief Chemist Wiley On Diet Laws And Longevity

Cleveland expert from the U S Department of Agriculture quotes a hundred year club saying any member dying before age one hundred faces disgrace. He argues the current generation will live longer due to knowledge of diet, hygiene and surgery, and that dying before old age is a disgrace.

Cleveland Wiley United States Department of Agriculture Ipan Case Servont

Asahi Opposes San Francisco Officials Over Japanese Rights

The Asahi argues San Francisco officials lack sincerity in protecting treaty rights for Japanese residents. It calls on the Washington government to take decisive action to root out the persecution source against Japan and to exterminate it.

Tokio Asahi San Francisco Washington

Courtroom Brawl in Wheeling Ends in Fines

Prosecution lawyers Charles Schuck and Samuel Hovee fought during the James Higgins trial in Wheeling criminal court over alleged conceited weapons. Schuck struck Boyce, they wrestled, and furniture was overturned. Women screamed as order was restored. Both attorneys fined 50 dollars. Higgins acquitted.

Wheeling Way Charles Schuck Samuel Hovee James Higgins Schuck Boyce Higgins

Medieval 1092 Order Auctions For 7000 Dollars

An old document dating to 1092 was sold at auction in London for 7000 dollars. The 29 line order commanded Capt Campbell of Glen Lyon to attack MacDonald of Glencoe with 12 men and slay all under 70. The bid started at 250 dollars and quickly rose to 7000.

London Campbell Glen Lyon MacDonald Glencoe

American minister to Guatemala may return to post

A cablegram from the state department reports Mr Lee, the American minister to Guatemala and Honduras, who had been in a hospital in Panama for several weeks, has recovered enough to leave for his post in May. He fell down a staircase in the legation in Guatemala.

Washington State Department Panama Lee Guatemala Sionduras Legation

Cannon Delivers Speech at Guilford College Commencement

Joseph G. Cannon addressed students and faculty near his birthplace at Guilford College in a commencement speech focusing on national progress and regional development in North Carolina and the South.

Cannon Cireeterete Joseph GG Cannon Guilford College North Carolina South

Memorial Day Observed In Jefferson Oly With Closures

Jefferson Oly observed Memorial Day with local departments closed and a civic ceremony led by James A. Garfield Post Ciand Army of the Republic. School children participated in the observance and related activities.

Jefferson Oly James A. Garfield Ciand Army of the Republic

Rebels rout sultan’s troops in Moroccan clash

Dispatches from Melilla report that rebels under a pre tender's command attacked and crushed the sultan's forces after a fierce fight, delivering a sharp setback in the region near Madrid.

Madrid Odispatches Melilla Morocco

Jewish fraternal group elects officers in Louisville

Louis ville Grand Lodge District No 2 of Bnai Brith elected A Lowenthal of Cleveland as president Norton Goldsmith of Louisville as vice president and Victor Abraham of Cincinnati as secretary in a recent meeting.

Louisville Grand Lodge b’Nai b’Rith A. Lowenthal Cleveland Norton Goldsmith Victor Abraham Cincinnati

Drowning Tragedy In Meadville Swimming Hole

In Meadville Pennsylvania a boy named Charles Stebbins eleven years old drowned while swimming to aid his drowning brother Frank nine. Nearby fisherman John Roschie rescued Frank.

Meadville Frank Stebbins Charles John Roschie Frank

Library Association Elects Officers in Asheville

The American Library Association elected officers with A. E. Bostwick of New York named president and Miss Lulle E. Stearns of Madison Wisconsin chosen as recorder.

Library Association Asheville N. C American Library Association A. E. Bostwick New York Lulle E. Stearns Madison, Wis

Mississippi lumber consolidation shifts as Goodyears withdraw

It is reported that C. Rnoche and the interests he represents have pulled out of the Great Southern Lumber Company consolidation. The Goodyear lands in Mississippi would still leave a major lumber firm, but the withdrawal alters the stake and raises questions about the exact impact on the Goodyear interests.

C. Rnoche M tawlex +p Great Southern Lumber Company Mr. Fhoohs Goodyear Mississippi Goodyears

Mississippi outgrows in timber wealth and political event

Ex congressman Elias Deemer of Pennsylvania hails Mississippi progress and a 10 000 acre tract in Newshoba county purchased years ago now valued at 60 per acre. Greenwood Independence Day barbecue and parade set with a large political gathering. Gilchrist Fordney Company forms with 1 200 000 capital to own 50 000 acres of timber land near Laurel and acquire Kingston Lumber plant in Laurel with 150 000 feet daily capacity.

Hattiesburg Mississippi Yazoo County D. Wallerstein Missinsippi Elias Deemer Pennsylvania Flee Timber Land Newshoba County The Business League Greenwood Oldrleve Yavoo J. W. Fordney F. W. Gilchrist Michigan Gilchrist-Fordney Company Laurel Kingston Lumber Company

Suspension of Noxubee Tribe for buffet with liquor led

John K. Young grand sachem of the Improved Order of Hed Men announces the suspension of Noxubee Tribe Number 19, Macon, for violating order laws by running a buffet where intoxicating liquors were dispensed.

John K. Young Improved Order of Hed Men Macon

Negro widow awarded record verdict against railroad in Ohio case

Emily Smith, colored, won 812214.16 dollars in a breach of contract court at Cleveland in a jury of white men for the killing of her husband. The verdict is cited as the largest ever given a Negro in the state in a damage suit.

Emily Smith Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Cleveland

Supreme Court Affirms Marling Embezzlement Conviction

The supreme court handed down an opinion affirming the case of William Marling, Greenville banker, who was tried and convicted of embezzlement linked to the defunct Merchants and Planters Bank and sentenced to five years in prison.

Supreme Court William Marling Greenville Merchants and Planters Bank

Revival at Vasco City Draws Crowds in Large Auditorium

Revtree C. Cates, a noted evangelist, conducts a revival in Vasco City. The existing auditorium is too small for crowds, so a temporary structure was erected to seat the attendees.

Revtree C. Cates Vasco City Necesary

Third annual teacher school opens at Mississippi College

The third annual commercial school for teachers at the Mississippi Agricultural Mechanics College will open for work on June 1. A comprehensive course of study has been arranged and will be taught by an able faculty.

Jackson Pearl River South Mississippi Agricultural Id Medhanics College Jane li

Smithwick Convicted in Property Occupation Case

Teear Smithwick of Hattiesburg convicted of occupying premises where goods were sold. He was fined £690 and sentenced to six months on the county farm.

Teear Smithwick Hattiesburg

Sage Dies at Cockrum Aged Citizen of DeSoto County

Sage, a longtime DeSoto County resident and former Confederate soldier, died at Cockrum aged years. He was described as an estimable Christian man and one of the county’s best citizens for many years.

Woy Sage Cockrum DeSoto County

Slade Recaptured After Escape From Pike County Penitentiary

Jesse B. Slade, convicted of murdering William Miller and sentenced to life, escaped last August and was captured in the extreme eastern part of Pike county and returned to the penitentiary.

Jesse B. Slade William Miller Pike County

Mississippi lumbermen hail court ruling on railroad rate cut

The lumbermen of Mississippi welcome a U.S. court decision ending the 2 cent rate increase on lumber shipments to southern points beyond the Ohio River.

Mississippi United States Court Ohio

Summer normals begin June 1 in three cities

Superintendent Whitfield announces that the summer normals at Oxford Starkville and Columbus will begin on June 11 and continue for the customary period. The normal for South Mississippi will be held at Hattiesburg and opened on June 18.

Whitfield Oxford Starkville Columbus South Mississippi Hattiesburg

Rain and Windstorm Ravages Canton Area

A violent rain and windstorm swept Canton causing widespread damage to crops, flooded lowlands, toppled trees and fences, and damaged and unroofed houses across the surging territory.

Canton Ding

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