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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
1
A Texas farm writer argues hogs are essential to farmers by delivering consistent returns with proper breeding, housing, and disease prevention. The piece covers hog sanitation, farrowing housing, and feeding, plus broader Mississippi topics like road improvements, cotton crops, and future farm prosperity.
A crowded open electric car overturns at Moore's Corner causing eleven deaths and many injuries after fog obscures the curve. Motorman unfamiliar with the road failed to stop in time, car toppled off track, seven passengers pinned under the vehicle, with rescue efforts using beams and stones to lift the car as two injured die. Names John Gavin and George Atcheson linked to the disaster.
Confederate Memorial Day services at Arlington honored soldiers from both sides with music and oratory. The event featured the unveiling of a floral Southern Cross by Miss Elizabeth Gould, a wreath for the unknown Union dead, and decoration of Gen Joseph Wheeler’s grave amid district veterans and the Thirteenth Cavalry band.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad tests catalpa tree planting in Baldwin county to grow cross ties and fence posts. About 1.40 acres were cleared to cultivate catalpa that expands quickly and is said to yield durable ties for decades, with western practice cited as profitable.
Manuel Morales, chief suspect in an attack on King Alfonso and Queen Victoria, is believed to have died by his own hand after a confrontation in Torrejo de Anion. A guard was killed when Morales fired a revolver during attempted detention.
Picayune correspondents report good progress in the cotton belt with light rains improving growth. The stand is favorable and stands of cotton are said to be exceptionally good, despite a few spots with lighter rain and sparse yields.
Professor N. C. Bassett, history chair at Trinity College Durham, resigns to accept a similar position at Sexith College Northampton Mass. Two years ago he wrote an article praising Booker T. Washington as a leading Southern figure after Robert E. Lee, drawing national attention and criticism.
Crown prince Alfonso and Princess Victoria were targeted as their procession neared the palace. A bomb exploded from a third floor window near the royal coach, killing sixteen and wounding many. Queen Victoria escaped thanks to an electric wire deflection. American envoy Frederick W. Whiteridge visited to offer sympathy.
A New York jury acquitted Mrs. Josephine Terra Peva in a murder case involving her uncle and his wife. The court remanded her to the Tombs to answer a separate charge, while crowds outside cheered the acquittal and celebrated the news. Prosecutors had argued for first degree murder based on the defendant’s testimony.
Barrington, condemned for the murder of James P. Metuin in Honds, St Louis County, was sentenced to death by the Supreme Court in Jefferson City Friday. His execution is set for July 6 at Layton in St Louis County. His sole remaining option is an appeal for commutation to life imprisonment.
The Senate committee on privileges and elections voted that Senator Smoot is admitted to his seat. Burrows as chairman and Dolliver Pettus Deba te Bailey Overman and Frasier supported the resolution while Foraker Beveridge Dillingham Hopkins and Knox voted against it. The committee moved to have a vote in the current session.
Senator Joseph W. Bailey introduced a resolution in the privileges and elections committee to expel Senator Joseph R. Burton of Kansas. Action on the resolution was deferred to next Tuesday with committee sentiment leaning toward adoption if Burton does not resign beforehand.
In Springfield a joint convention of Illinois coal miners and operators adopted the joint scale committee’s report without dissent. A three operators and three miners committee drew up and signed the agreement which holds until March 21, 18.
Representative Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Longworth left Washington to begin a European wedding tour aboard the St Louis. They will be hosted by Ambassador Reid in London and by prominent Americans in other capitals. A separate Bartlesville fire destroyed oil tanks on the Osage reservation causing about 5000 dollars in losses.
United States court in Kansas City denies the whisky distillers mandamus to force American Express to carry their grants. Mississippi officials consider tax implications for offices in prohibition districts and potential losses to counties if not paid. Agricultural College starts farmers institutes July 9 with wide county participation planned. Black Bayou district survey vote urged to unlock 5 000 acres of land and 5 million dollars hardwood resources for delta development.
The Mississippi Orphans Home in Jackson opened a new three story brick building costing 55000 on land donated by Major K W Millsaps. The home supports 105 orphans without debt and water well issues at the Newton il and Manufacturing Company facility are described. John Cotton of Meridian was bitten by a horse with hydrophobia symptoms and treated after a bite from a mad dog weeks earlier.
The Kele Silver City railroad from Silver City to Holly Bluff on the Sunflower River is near completion. Work will be pressed forward as waters recede, but it will likely take several months before the difficult sections can be finished.
In a special Claiborne county board session a $250 reward was posted for the capture and conviction of those who freed J. K. Regan from the county jail on May 1.
The Oktibbeha Fair Assocation announced October 9 10 and TT as the upcoming fair dates claiming it will be by far the best yet. T H Brown a long time Lafayette county figure died at ford and Mr Brews noted as eighty year county clerk and close associate of local leaders is remembered as a key lieutenant in the community.
In Covington Tennessee on Friday J R Poole a young farmer tried to kill himself by shooting through the breast amid threats of prosecution. The incident follows reports of threats and political pressure. Gov Carter resumes duties in Honolulu declaring no resignation and intends to serve his term ending in 15 months. In Chicago Felix Klecht a San Francisco resident attempted self harm by shooting himself in the temple with fatal injury feared as the bullet pierced his brain.
Representatives of ten chapters of the Daughters of the Eastern Star gathered in Merideam for a state organization meeting. The group, composed of wives and daughters, discussed chapter affairs and regional activities.
A large jayterd frightened bystanders in Mound Bayou as it snatched a young chick from a yard. The bird flew into a tree with the chick, but some stones were thrown and the chick dropped.
Fragmentary notice notes multiple revivals tied to Jeckeom and Jest Cow under differing suspices. Details are unreadable, but the piece references ongoing religious or communal revival events in the city.
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