28 Jun 1906
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
1
The piece argues Mississippi offers strong opportunities, urging local youth to return home. It highlights Clarksdale’s planned factory under local ownership, growing grape and syrup trades, and improved agriculture. Ripley sheep movement and calls for booster culture underscore regional development and pride.
In Kansas City Missouri United States district court Judge Smith McPherson fined five defendants Swift Co Cudahy Packing Co Armour Packing Co Nelson Morris Co and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railway 15 000 each for securing and paying rebates and conspiring to accept rebates Appeals were filed in each case with stays until June 25 Bonds set at 15 000 for the companies and 4 000 for Thomas and Taggart who received four and three month sentences respectively The fines total 85 000 and the judge asserted the verdicts were correct noting joint motive and purpose among the parties
A garbled roundup of political and public affairs notes reports Jersey Woodson jailed in Montana, Gov Beckham of Kentucky aiming for a senate seat, Guatemala turmoil, and various local and national items including elections, arrests, and public notices.
President pleased that his lock canal idea prevailed with Senate approval of the plan for a lock canal across the Isthmus. The entire canal commission will travel to the Isthmus to inspect ground and determine continuation lines with Chief Engineer Stevens.
Washington notes a recent Chicago conspiracy verdict against beef packers over interstate commerce law due to immunity claims. The Senate and House have passed differing measures, a conference is in progress, and Moody voices opposition to firm lines in the packers case.
The St Louis free bridge bill passes the Senate with an eminent domain amendment and heads to the House. City authorities gain power to condemn land for approaches and terminals, with the president to sign and a land deed to Forest Park museum.
Washington announces administration plan to begin criminal prosecutions against Standard Oil. Attorney General Mowrillary will file suits in Chicago East St. Louis and other western cities over the "Whitine rate" scheme. Officials hope for fines or jail terms in major midwest cases.
Washington Senate passed a joint resolution expressing horror at events in Russia and sympathy for Russian Jews as the measure advances to the house and then the president. Boston Representative Fra Gethro claims a bribery web amid expulsions and vows to expose many legislators. Decatur hosts a Pythian Home site bid with $25,000 initial grant and a $250,000 project. Philadelphia probes Western coal lines as the ICC finishes the eastern inquiry. Washington votes $25,000 yearly for the president’s traveling expenses. Chicago Richard Vees is hanged for the Hollister murder of Bessie Hollister.
Washington reports a conference on fortifications appropriations with Senator Perkins leading the panel. The House concurred in a banking law amendment allowing a single borrower to exceed 20 percent of capital stock if surplus is double the capital. The Longworths tour the Continent with Congressman Nicholas Longworth joining Mrs. Longworth.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.