15 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
1
Simple household rack ideas describe a wall mounted coal holder with five rings for coal, a case to store a pillow, and decorative embroidery options. Materials include wood for the rack, rings for suspension, and optional monograms or cipher designs.
A garbled OCR snippet references handkerchiefs and lingerie in a fashion context. It hints at a tone about costumes and accessories, mentioning stockings and a toilet line. Readable content is limited to fragmented phrases with no clear events or individuals.
The note discusses cutting lightweight coats with black fabric, aligning with Lyle of coat style. It mentions Rodel as a reference and suggests trimming the sailor collar for kitchen convenience.
The text describes a costume using spotted and plain Viyella fabrics with tucks at the front and back, a fin ished neck and shoulder seam, double stitching, strips down the front and back, and matching cuffs and collar. A black straw hat trimmed with four long quills is specified, with material quantities listed as two yards spotted Viyella and three quarters of a yard plain fabric three inches wide.
Simple bows are worn with these collars and are made of a material matching the gown or of silk in a contrasting shade.
The article notes conspicuous jewelry at dining scenes with bracelets rings and fans displayed to advantage. It describes a restaurant setting as a stage for well accessorized women wearing large handsome rings and gold bracelets and earrings in color coordinated outfits.
The feature highlights the sailor collar design appearing on dresses, suits, and wraps, illustrating its enduring presence in fashion as it is shown in the square.
Telegraph reports from Yucatan describe widespread devastation with thousands killed or injured, churches destroyed, residents fleeing, and rebels seizing ranches as foreign nationals exit. Provisional authorities and Maya forces mobilize. land is split between loyalists and separatists amid unrest and new government claims.
Reports recount a severe night storm with 80 mph winds and dangerous lightning. The fatalities include two in Brooklyn while others died in Jersey City and Paterson as debris and flooding caused widespread evacuations and dangerous conditions on land and water.
The annual tribute to Confederate dead was held at the Washington National Cemetery with flowers and a eulogy. Generals and leaders, including the late Gen Robert E Lee, were honored, and the event featured wreaths and a living Southern cohort formed by Confederate group members’ children.
A garbled report claims demands for 6 million dollars in indemnity from the Chinese government following a massacre of Chinese subjects. The document references casualties at a Tarret port and indicates investigations abroad, with further claims for reparations and protection guarantees for Chinese lives and property.
In New York a presidential audience reaction unfolds as a child splashes a water pot near President Taft. the event disrupts the program briefly while Taft remains composed and consoles the overwhelmed child.
Chicago recorded an unprecedented one day heat wave with the official thermometer topping 105 degrees around 4:30 pm. Street readings reportedly climbed over 110 degrees amid the extreme conditions. The extreme heat caused several incidents and reports of health concerns citywide.
Elbert H Gary testifies on the formation of the United States Steel Corporation and the Tennessee Coal and Iron takeover. He says former President Harrison would not have approved the twin maneuverings that linked Carnegie to the steel consortium and notes bankers' panic era discussions in Morgan's library. He emphasizes concerns over harming other banks and the danger of contagion among New York banks.
Deming farmer Foulkes testifies in criminal court that Miss Louievine Miller and her brother conspired to defraud him of two farms. He describes a six year romance and says his supposed investments ranged from ten to forty dollars, with schemes culminating in a trip to California and a plan to marry another woman, while the brother is accused of orchestrating the alleged scheme.
A June conference in New York will bring together cotton traders and bankers to discuss lading bills and secure letters of credit. Representatives from New York and English interests will attend, with Southern planters cautioning that proposed changes may burden them. the gathering aims to harmonize shipping practices and finance.
Washington says Williams from Dunn, a former inmate, refused a job as messenger in the new Democratic house to avoid serving as a term and took the oath Saturday after a white official objected. He received the appointment through Representative Godwin of North Corona and admitted he kept the money.
A criminal in Sebastopol asserts his career involved murdering an army officer and the officer’s wife, claiming to have killed 57 persons and including surgeons among the victims. He remarks on his alleged long career and vast number of deaths.
Interstate Commerce Commission conducts a supplementary hearing before Commissioner Prouty after the Atlantic Comet Line and other Southern railroads fail to agree on how to divide through rates from Florida to northern points. This marks the first request to allocate a through rate among carriers.
The crop reporting service notes May was unfavorable for growth with dreary conditions widespread. The June 1 condition average was 2.5 percent below the usual level, reflecting poorer overall crop development than typical for the period.
Sunday night meetings of the National Conference of Charities and Correction discussed rural improvements and experiments in regenerating the Negro in the South. Proposals on amusement in rural districts were also presented.
A railroad related event near Labranch south of Ruddock leaves eight Black individuals dead. Authorities name Boutwell and Winniebende among those involved with Conductor Green leading the investigation.
The Maz erop report from Commissioner of Agriculture T. G. Fhuisco shows a 3 percent increase in cotton acreage across Georgia. The finding highlights a broader trend in crop planting patterns during the period.
Rear Admiral Edward D. Robie retired, died Wednesday at his home in Washington. Born in Florina, he served in the navy during the Civil War and held the rank of chief engineer in the old engineer corps.
Washington reports President Taft gains support from former President Theodore Roosevelt as a potential campaign endorsement looms. The question remains if Roosevelt will actively stump for Taft or simply lend his influence quietly, amid Republican rivals and party tensions.
Announcement from the North Carolina and Western North Carolina conferences and the Duke family of New York outlines a plan to raise four million dollars for Tremity campus development with gifts of 159,000 from James B Duke and 50,000 from B N Duke plus 59,000 for a new building and 10,000 for campus improvements. The total gifts reach about 1.6 million to date as of the Trinity commencement exercises.
May retain J M Dickinson Washi Nesmee Siaseteny as special counsel for the Lorimer investigation to manage the difficult inquiry. The move aims to ease the committee by handling the burdens of gathering documents and compelling testimony from witnesses and corporations.
A strong quake hit Mexico City during the Madero anniversary events causing many deaths and extensive injuries. Rescue work is ongoing as fear of authorities and hospitals keeps some victims from seeking aid. Property losses are estimated by local owners and contractors and not largely insured.
Washington. Resolutions call for immediate investigations by the War and Navy departments to determine if Jews face discrimination in the army cavalry and other branches and whether their entry in the House by Representative Edwarde of Georgia influenced bias in service academies and military posts.
Charles BR Heike former secretary of the American Sugar Refining Company and Ernest W. Gerbracht former superintendent of the Williemsburg refinery appeared before the United States circuit court of appeals. Counsel argued for permission to appeal from the district court decisions. Both were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government through underweighing.
Unfavorable weather across the belt pushed cotton prices higher in New Orleans on Tuesday. The market closed with the new crop deliveries in the future section showing gains over Monday's close.
In Lisbon, officers were urged to take custody of two Black men accused in the murder of TM P. Bowers, amid reports of possible mob action and requests to remove the prisoners from local jurisdiction.
Convicts at Rankin penitentiary farm refused to go to the fields citing overwork and long hours. They remained under surveillance with no violence, while officials including Gathings and Sergeant Metow arranged return to labor. Hope remains that no repeat incident occurs.
A road and railroad improvement exhibit drew farmers merchants and business leaders to Seeoba. Speeches by Malburt of the Southern rail line and D U Winslow plus W Ho Fairbanks showcased stereopticon demonstrations and road binding methods. The speakers urged that local roads could be made durable and usable for years.
Starkville notes commence day at Mississippi A and M College. Sixty six graduates received degrees, with Clarence Poe of the Progressive Farmer delivering the commencement address. Poe urged South prosperity through resource development and education, stressing a brighter future for Mississippi and the region.
At Powie river two miles northwest of the city a picnic crowd drowned including Bettiesburg residents Bettiesburg Mre BC Tauder and her two sons Broext and Henry aged 12 and Lé years and Annie Coursey. Pearl Coursey was rescued after grabbing a stump as others attempted to save her. A Gulfport Pier project and state normals plan feature in a broad Mississippi pageant of news.
A garbled historic ad promotes free delivery of Munyon's Paw Paw Pills from Philadelphia. It claims liver and stomach benefits, notes no narcotics, and promises no weakness while detailing a mail order remedy with 4 pills per bottle at 25 cents. The text is inconsistent and mis-spelled but centers on medical tonic claims and a Philadelphia address.
Felin notes a playful bride shower question as friends respond with three cold water on the groom in a lighthearted social item.
The National Association urges that all tuberculosis cases be reported to health authorities as the first step in a comprehensive campaign. Several states require reporting by law, while many others provide for keeping records. About 100 U.S. cities have local ordinances making tuberculosis reporting mandatory.
A Roman matron notes that coffee has disagreed with her in recent years, reflecting personal health changes and tastes as she writes about her daily routine and routines around meals and drink.
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