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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
2
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A conservative editorial warns of widespread graft and corruption in America, citing Gov. Folk in Missouri, San Francisco post-earthquake investigations, and calls for accountable officials. It endorses Gov. James K. Vardaman for U.S. Senate, praising his reform record, anti-corruption stance, and blunt leadership.
The MS public letter page argues against partial reporting on John Sharp Williams. It cites Spight's history of the Miles incident and letters defending Williams, insisting the record shows Williams did not vote pension Miles. The piece urges Mississippi voters to support Williams for the Senate, praising his House service and comparing Southern, Northern, and Western senatorial trends.
The Executive Committee met Friday to consider witness matters. Vice-Chancellor Trume resigns the chancellors residence to Chancellor Kincannan. Prof.ume to occupy the house of Prof. C. Forrett. Mrs. Mattie Belk assigned to boarding house from past session by Mr. G. McElroy. James designated to boarding house in Franklin Tall. Table board at the university set at 11.00 to 12.50. Businessman proceed with repairs on the house signed to Dr. Leavell now occupied by Dr. Riley. Messrs. Falkner Hume and Rosa to accept new buildings when completed. Business Manager authorized to pay contractors 11,000.
The Jackson Daily News notes with pleasure the warm reception of Hon. T. M. Henry’s candidacy for Insurance Commissioner by Mississippi press and people. The editor enjoys proximity and endorses him citing his proven experience as state auditor and his neighborly, enterprising character. Also reports stockholders meeting for Oxford Oil Mill Co. and a July 4th picnic four miles east of Oxford inviting veterans and all to bring baskets.
The week ending Saturday Jill Adaena Pantin at thee PT ee Mrs Mary Lega Calors Female College Dankina Irham V. DEE Bugginey Jd J. Worse hitort Harris Mere cert It Jackson Chario Liddon Lane Mire belle Lavtt Anibe Murphy Velmes Mattia Cate Mathiv Mre Wille Maygen Pooffer Sir Avant Touman Mies Belle Whitten Miss Kubin Watley Judge Wadlington Cora L Wiley Whyla Wortsuum Willie White J A Wigeios Mire Annie When calling for the above please give No of letter and data advertised M Mowny P.M.
At a June meeting of LaFayette County Camp No. 752 UCV the group voted to unveil the monument on or about September 18. A Sham Battle and Southern Cross Drill will accompany the ceremony. A committee including J H Welch J E Hope Dr A A Young J C Gates A W Dardin J L Shinault J L Sumvautt Commander and R L Stephens Adjutant was appointed to arrange the event.
A six or seven room house offers modern comforts and possession is planned for September first. The ad from WrJ McGonaily & Son notes a saw mill 16 miles from Oxford on Sarepta road and solicits exchange of lumber for corn and feed stuffs. Contact John C. Johnson, University, Mississippi, or write Tula, Mississippi.
The State Senator and Representatives will address Lafayette County residents at multiple sites on listed dates. Locations include Zion near Oxford, Burgess, Orwood, Taylor's, Varia, Delvey, Yala, Dallas, Lafayette Springs, Owens Mill, Wilson's Mill, Abbeville, Free Springs, College Hill, with Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in July. If others wish meetings, arrangements can be made on nonconflicting dates.
Tie MaAGLE announces a daily paper offer to rural route subscribers at 2.00 yearly for six issues weekly of the St Louis Republic. The offer runs only to July 15 and orders go through the office. Also a public bridge bid notice from Oxford Mississippi invites sealed bids by July 2 for multiple bridge projects and lumber delivery with security requirements.
In Fedora Tennessee UV Pepper credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his hemorrhagic lung throat ailment after doctors failed. He reports instant relief from coughing and bleeding, returning to work in three weeks. Also notes on Oxford Mississippi water and sewer ordinance enforcement and a Oxford property ad offering a seven room two story house near University Street with modern utilities.
John Sharp Williams spoke to a large Shannon crowd after discussing public railroad ownership. He denied any votes or speeches supporting Miles, rejected claims about Miles’ pension or salary, and cited records to explain the so called Miles incident affecting retired U S Army generals and state National Guard duties.
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