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Oxford Eagle

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Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1914

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Mississippi House Rejects Farm Institute Support Amendment

The Mississippi House rejected the Senate amendment to the Farmers Institute support bill in a stiff debate. The bill, about funding and locating markets for town products, moves to conference with the fate unclear. The body also defeated a vacancy election bill and heard talk of Governor Brewer evaluating the anti boodle measure.

HOUSE Farmers’ Institute Jackson Senate Farmers” Institute Mississippi

Health board to enforce screening rules after March first

The state board of health will enforce screening regulations after March 1. Dr. W. H. Rowan, chief sanitary inspector, directed county health officers to start enforcement now. The coming summer will see increased attention to fly breeding and unscreened piles in towns. A circular explains preventative steps and a formula using one pound of parts green to twenty gallons of water to destroy larvae.

State Board of Health W. H. Rowan

Senate votes down resolution critical of Chancellor Whitman

The senate rejected the house resolution by a three to one margin criticizing Chancellor Sam Whitman Jr of the second district. The judiciary committee had recommended not adopt. Some senators sought a second vote and recurred to Bailey's motion to indefinitely postpone.

Mississippi Sam Whitman, Jr Second Special Legislative Investigating Committees Meridian Sam Whitman Se House Senate House Walker Lauderdale Judiciary Committee Bailey

Train Robbers Seek Appeal in Circuit Court

Attorneys for Barney Lewis and Jerry Enis, convicted in federal court of robbing a passenger train on the New Orleans Northeastern, ask to carry the case to the United States circuit court of appeals.

Barney Lewis Jerry Enis New Orleans Jackson Jar United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Senate Approves Move to Repeal Church Bequest Ban

Responding to Protestant church demands, the senate passed a resolution calling for repeal of a constitutional section that barred bequests of property to churches and other religious organizations. The move seeks to ease gifts to religious groups.

Senate

Legislature adopts plan for broad road law reforms

Lawmakers approve a concerted plan to enact new good roads legislation with numerous proposed changes to road laws. Officials say the bills will be rushed through to speed reform.

Italian charged with murder returned to Jackson jail

Jim Bruno the Italian charged with killing his brother in law at Can ton and dumping the body in an old vat at an ice plant has been returned to Jackson jail for safe keeping. Representatives Mallett of Hinds Yazoo and Rushing of Harrison lead as bill writers with 37 36 credits. The senate committee on railroads reports favorably on a rate expert from the railroad commission.

Jim Bruno Canton Jackson Mallett Hinds and Yazoo Rushing Harrison Senate Committee On Railroads House Railroad Commissaion

Mississippi House Fences Off Bond Issuance

Members of the house appropriations committee signaled they will not vote for any bond issuer to cover the state's current expenses. Governor Brewer insists a businesslike plan must fix finances and meet two years of appropriations. The house aims to adjourn March 14 but Brewer may recall them for a special session if a viable plan is not created.

Mississippi House Committee On Appropriations Brewer House Treasury

Senate Deliberates Statues Of Jefferson Davis And James George

A senate measure aims to fund two life size statues by appropriating 5000 dollars for likely bronze or marble works. The statues would honor Jefferson Davis noted as a Mexican War soldier and Confederate president and James George recognized for U S congress service and Mississippi constitutional convention.

Senate Jefferson

Lawmakers Face Packed Calendar Before March 14 Adjournment

Leaders in both chambers believe sine die adjournment on March 14 is impossible given overflowing calendars. Even with three sessions daily and an immediate halt to new bills, disposing of all business remains unlikely. The note is supported by committee reports on the calendars.

House Senate

Senator Proposes Sale of Oakley and Belmont Convict Farms

Senator Russell introduces a bill to sell two state convict farms Oakley and Belmont and to shift funding for educational institutions to a levy rather than annual appropriations.

Russell Oakley Belmont

Senate Substitute Passes In State Liquor Bill

The house by a large majority adopted the senate substitute for the May Mott Lewis anti liquor bill without amendment. If signed by the governor it will become a state law and aimed to shut down blind tiger and locker clubs.

House Senate

Capitol Snow Battle Sparks Holiday for Pages

Both chambers of the legislature recognize the snowstorm. The Senate challenged the House to a snowball battle and the House granted pages a holiday with permission to stage the fight on the Capitol lawn.

Legislature Senate House Pages Capitol

Senator Sikes Resigns to Become Postmaster

Senator R. H. Sikes of the 22nd district resigns from the state senate and returns to Sterkville to assume duties as postmaster there, a position he was appointed to about two weeks ago.

Sikes R. H. Sikes Sterkville

Norwood Judiciary Bill Wins

The senate passes the Norwood elective judiciary bill to elect circuit judges and chancellors in November. The report on House Bill No. 27 in Mississippi could revoke referendum recall and initiative powers if upheld. By Feb 25 the legislature totaled 1,288 bills. 786 in the house and 442 in the senate, about half already defeated.

Senate Mississippi House

Wilson Signals Decisive Move Over Mexican Crisis

President Wilson conveyed to confidants the gravity of the Mexican situation after the Benton killing and other deaths. He rejected rushed intervention, urging calm while pressing peaceful means, but hinted that drastic action could follow if American demands are unmet as Great Britain weighs its stance on the Benton case.

Washington Wilson William S. Benton Gustav Bauch Clemente Vergara Carranza United States Mexico Congress Great Britain Benton England Geo. Carranza

Glynn Plan Wins Backing from New York Democratic Committee

Thirty three members of the New York Democratic state committee mostly Tammany men voted to implement Gov Glynn’s reorganization plan. William Church Osborn was elected chairman without dissent and empowered to name a treasurer and campaign committees, ending a longstanding elected treasurer practice. Mr Murphy remained silent but shook hands with Osborn at the close.

Wm. C. Osborn New York Democratic State Committee Tammany Men Charles F. Murphy Glynn William Church Osborn George M. Palmer Murphy Osborn

Sugar ruling eyes injunction on Cuban sugar preference

Washington notices that Secretary McAdoo may seek a preliminary injunction to block the Treasury from giving Cuban sugar a 0 percent preference. The March 1 tariff reduction also affects Cuban sugars under the Cuban reciprocity treaty per Attorney General McReynolds opinion.

Washington McAdoo Pleasant Louisiana Supreme Court Treasury Department McReynolds

Mine Operators Get Injunction in Ontonagon

Ontonagon Michigan six copper mining companies were granted a temporary injunction restraining striking miners from interfering with non union men from picketing or holding threatening parades in Ontonagon county under an application filed by the operators.

Ontonagon Mich Ontonagon County

Son of Chief Justice Drowns in Ice Pond Accident

Ernest Gary 17 son of South Carolina Chief Justice drowned after venturing onto an ice covered pond in Lexington Virginia. He was swept away by thin ice while skating with companions. Relatives and local authorities mourn the tragedy as a search continues for missing youth.

Lexington Ernest Gary Gary South Carolina Supreme Court

Loop Trip Nearly Kills Beachey in Santa Barbara

In Santa Barbara California Lincoln Beachey during a loop in a biplane lost control and fell 1600 feet but recovered to 400 feet and escaped with slight injuries in a dramatic aerial incident witnessed locally.

Beachey Santa Barbara Cal Lincoln Beachey

Millionaire Brewer Ottto Leisy Dies in Cleveland

Ottto I. Leisy, Cleveland based millionaire brewer famed for German American benefactions, dies after a cerebral illness. He was a close associate of the late Tom L. Johnson and a noted patron to the community.

Cleveland Ottto I. Leisy Tom L. Johnson

Australian ex-champion dies after failed Seattle harbor swim

Arthur R. Cavill, former world swimming champion 1895 to 1900, dies in Seattle Washington after exhaustion from attempting a three mile harbor crossing.

Seattle Wash Arthur R. Cavill Seattle Harbor

Kentucky Opposes Prohibition in Senate Action

Washington report notes Kentucky has sent to the senate a 10 000 protectin p o n the passage of the rational amendment fire .4:. pi hibition. The garbled text reflects a push against prohibition and an attempt to secure a federal amendment.

Washington Kentucky Senate

Peters of Mane Compared to Senator Root in Congress Race

John Andrew Peters of Mane, elected to the vacancy in Congress after Forrest Goodwin's death, resembles Senator Root and is often mistaken for the New Yorker.

John Andrew Peters Mane Congress Forrest Goodwin Senator Root New Yorker

State of Anarchy Reported in Portugal Amid Revolt

Spain cites a major revolutionary movement in Portugal and a state of anarchy as wireless and other communications to that country are cut. The Spanish interior official says the upheaval challenges the republican government and fuels support for Manuel II amid renewed nostalgia and public sentiment in Portugal.

Madrid Portugal Interior Spain Klay Menuel Manuel Paris Gaby Deslys

Senate Panel Backs Favorable Cotton Futures Bill

The agriculture and forestry committee reported favorably a bill by Senator Smith of South Carolina to regulate cotton futures. It requires contract grade labels aligned with U S standards for upland and gulf cotton, sets long staple length requirements, and enforces penalties up to 5000 dollars or a year in jail for noncompliance.

Washington Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forestry Smith South Carolina New York New Orleans United States Secretary of Agriculture Dod

Assassination Believed to Claim Ai Li Governor

In Tien Tain China news reports say Gu Hao Ping-ten, military governor of Ai Li province and former premier under Yuan Shi Kai, died after a poisoning incident. He had served a brief term in office and traveled frequently.

Tien Tain China Hao Ping-ten Ai Li Yuan Shi Kai

Three Surned to Death in Kentucky Home Blaze

Glasco, Ky. Mrs Mary Kinslow, her crippled mother, and her 2 year old child died in a house fire. The women were unable to escape due to injuries. Fire investigators labored at the scene as neighbors watched.

Glasgoow, Ky Mary Kinslow Here

Woman Ends Forty Day Fast in Florida

St. Petersburg report notes Mrs. Minnie Rickett ends a forty day fast after stomach trouble. She resumes eating with no ill effects and shows a twenty four pound weight loss from the period.

St. Petersburg Fla Minnie Rickett

March to Washington by 200 Richmond unemployed men

About two hundred unemployed men from Richmond California departed in a march toward Washington to petition Congress for work. They expected to obtain rations from travelers along the route.

Richmond Cal Washington Congress Tewrs

Reading Woman Pardoned After Thirteen Years on Death Row

Mrs. Kets Edwards of Reading Pennsylvania has been released from Berks county jail under a pardon granted by Governor Tener. She had spent about thirteen years under sentence for the killing of her husband.

Reading Kets Edwards Berks County Gox. Tener

Death Mystery Shrouds Paris Man Found Dead

In Paris a man presumed to be Henry Collett of Worren Massachusetts was found dead. No light has been cast on the cause of death and investigators have not identified the responsible party or circumstances.

Paris Henry Collett Woren Mass

Northeast Blizzard Paralyzes East Coast Transport

A severe snowstorm from Pittsburgh to New England disrupts telegraph and telephone lines, cripples train service, and leaves five dead in New York. Winds over eighty mph topple poles, halting rail lines and plunging parts of Northern New Jersey into darkness as snow accumulates over ten inches in the city. Telegraph and postal lines report historic damage with restoration weeks away.

New York Pittsburg Buffalo Atlantic Seaboard New Fonland Efert New Jersey Unalon Chicago Philadelphia Postal Telegraph Company

Infernal machine kills former resident in violent blast

Police in two countries probe the Springfield area death of Pred Mennerich who was shredded by an infernal device mailed from Decatur DL. His wife Doon Mennerich, separated for two months, is under arrest amid inconsistent testimony and divorce filings dated January. The box packed device exploded when opened, wrecking the house and killing Mennerich.

Springffield Sullivan, AL Pred Mennerich Mennerich Doon Mennerich Springfield Decatur

Dynamite Ed Perry Arrested in Capitol Contract Bribe Case

Oklahoma City authorities arrest Dynamite Ed Perry political leader and P H Weathers local architect for alleged bribery attempts in awarding a $1 500 000 state capitol building contract involving P J Goulding and a commission member.

Oklahoma City Okla P. J. Goulding

Salvez Brothers Die in Mishim All-Metal Monoplane Crash

Pierre and Gabriel Salvez brothers were killed while testing an experimental Mishim all metal monoplane. A wing broke and the craft plunged to the ground.

Lyons France Pierre and Gabriel Salvez Mishim

New Treaty with Nicaragua to Grant Canal Rights

Secretary Kyen expects to sign a treaty with Nicaragua in a few days granting exclusive canal rights across the republic for 93,000 0.

Nicaragua Washington Kyen Republic

Big Retrenchment Hit Chicago and Alton Railway

Bloomington Indiana reports President W G Blerd of the Chicago and Alton issues radical retrenchment. Supervisors telegraph road master mechanic chief cashier and division engineers abolished. Clerks stenographers at terminals laid off and forces cut in all departments. Payroll estimated to drop ten percent.

Bloomington Ind W. G. Blerd Thew Chicago and Alton Cain Acent

Murder of Oak Park magnate leads to body found near tracks

Chicago authorities report wealthy Oak Park businessman Chicago Cassius M. Fairman murdered and body dumped along West Chicago railroad tracks. Wallet missing. In Milford, Pa. Gifford Pinchot announces bid for Washington party US Senate nomination to succeed Boise Pontrose.

Chicago Cassius M. Fairman Oak Park Milford Gifford Pinochot United States Washington Boise Ponrose

New Navy Medical Corps Head is Dr William C Braisted

Dr William C Braisted is named head of the United States Navy medical corps, succeeding Surgeon General C F Stokes, in a promotion that places Braisted at the top medical position within the service.

President Wilson rejects Mexican Marines landings as war act

President Wilson states that sending marines or any armed force into Mexico without the consent of its authorities would be an act of war. He says no permission has been sought from Huerta or Carranza and no policy change toward Mexico is planned. He notes Huerta may have spoken for effect and that Mexico City is quiet with no danger to foreigners.

Washington Wilson United States Mexico Huerta Carranm Mexico City Gen. Huerta Greatritain Germany

De Palma Wins Vanderbilt Cup On Santa Monica Course

Ralph De Palma defeats Oldfield by a little over a minute to win his second Vanderbilt cup on the Santa Monica course. The field of fifteen cars saw only five finish as De Palma completed thirty-five laps of the eight mile course in 3 53 41 at an average speed of 7 4 miles an hour.

Los Angeles Barney Oldfield Ralph de Palma Santa Monica Oldfield de Palma Teddy Tetzlaff Mulford Savannah Milwakee

Americans Captured by Albanian Brigands In Europe

A telegram received at Vienna from Elhessan Albania reports two American nationals were captured and carried off by Albanian brigands, sending word to a news agency.

London Vienna Elhessan Albania

Nurse Ora Reno Dies of Scarlet Fever in Illinois Hospital

Miss Ora Reno, a nurse who volunteered in the isolation ward at a local hospital, cared for University of Illinois students with scarlet fever and died from the disease.

Ora Reno University of Ilinois

Aviation record smashed at North Island by MacCaulay

Theodore MacCau ley, an aviation instructor, ascended to 12 139 feet to break Lieut H B Post's previous altitude record of 12 12 feet set during a recent fatal flight at North Island San Diego Calif Post had held the record before his death in the same area.

San Diego Cal America Lieut H. B. Post North Island Theodore MacCauley Post

Easton man shakes hands with presidents since Harrison

Washington news notes R B Bixon, 80, of Easton Maryland, who has greeted every U S president from William Henry Harrison to Woodrow Wilson, marking a rare presidential greeting record.

Washingston R. B. Bixon Easton Wilson William Henry Harrison

Logansport Bank Robbery Suspects Sentenced to 14 Years

J. N. Johnson and W. G. Cole pleaded guilty to robbing the Bank of Logansport of 6000 dollars weeks earlier. They received fourteen year sentences each in the penitentiary, with all but 2000 dollars recovered.

Fire Hits Montgomery Car Shops. Western of Alabama Loss

Fire destroyed Montgomery Alabama car building shops of the Western of Alabama railway, enturning an estimated loss of $20000.

Montgomery Ala Western of Alabama Railway

Mississippi Bank Failures Reach Sixty Six in Six Years

Deputy Auditor J. Smith reports 62 state chartered Mississippi banks suspended from 1808 to Jan 1, 1914 with total capital 2 253 960 and deposits 7 010 446. In 1914 fourteen more failures occur with 443 220 capital and 1 627 400 deposits.

Jackson J. Smith Mississippi Thompson Thos. McCleland 4 Son Banking Company City of

Fire destroys Union Telephone Exchange and five buildings

A blaze at the Union Telephone Exchange ignited nearby frame structures, destroying four adjoining storefronts and threatening the Partridge building and city hall as high winds fanned the flames. Damage is estimated at 10000 dollars with origin undetermined.

Upton Upion Telephone Exchange Partridge

Dredge Gulfport Fouled by Parkwood in Gulfport Harbor

Investigators from the Mississippi pilot commission examine the fouling of the government dredge boat Gulfport by the British steamship Parkwood in Gulfport harbor. The incident, alleged to cause $15,000 in damages, is blamed on careless handling by the Parkwood’s crew under Pilot Harris James. The Parkwood will be libeled at Norfolk to seek recovery, hinting at an international dispute.

Gulfport Mississippi Pilot Commission Parkwood Harris James Norfolk

Convictions End Criminal Term at Meridian Court

The Meridian criminal term closes with thirty-two convictions and four acquittals. Convictions involve fines totaling 2 960 740 dollars on county roads plus 1 100 bond forfeitures. The term includes forty-three years and three life sentences in the penitentiary.

Meridian

Vanderburg sells 1700 acre plantation to Taylor Brothers

F P Vanderburg of Crenshaw sold his 1700 acre Coldwater river plantation west of town to Taylor Brothers of Vance for about 40 dollars an acre. All livestock and farm implements were included in the sale.

Experiments On Radium Bearing Earth Conducted

Experiments in radium bearing earth on plant life are being conducted by Prof. B. M. Tracy to determine its value compared with ordinary earth for agricultural use.

8. M. Tracy

Mule Kick Proves Fatal In Yazoo City

W L Kendall aged 5 years a wealthy planter near Yazoo City died in a Memphis hospital from a mule kick to the head.

Yazoo City W. L. Kendall Near Here Memphis

Vicksburg Mourns Death of Renowned Italian Consul Agent

Natale Piazza a long time resident of Vicksburg and for thirty years the Italian consul agent here died at age 83. His death closes a chapter in the citys ties to Italy and commerce. He was widely known for his civic involvement and service to the Italian community.

Vicksburg Natale Piazza Italy

Floyd Held on $3000 Bond in Williams Killing Case

Vicksburg report says E. W. Floyd, charged with killing H. W. Williams on February 5, is held on a $3,000 bond for the next circuit court term.

Vicksburg E_. W. Floyd H. W. Williams

Shake Hands Then Fight Quarrel Ends in Fatal Duel

J M Pratt, 60, plantation manager, and Meck Williams, 38, neighbor and owner, agreed to settle a dispute by shaking hands but drew revolvers and fought a pistol duel. Williams was wounded fatally and died at a Memphis hospital. Pratt jailed in Cleveland Mississippi. The feud had long simmered over Williams’ actions and Pratt’s objections. Williams claimed he sought reconciliation as firing began. No witnesses confirmed aggressor.

Bolivar County D. Mies J. M. Pratt Meck Williams Wik ‘Lama Ao Memphie Hopital Pratt Cleveland Miss Williams

Burnside Divorce Under Scrutiny In Gulfport Case

District Attorney E J Ford named by Chancellor Stevens to probe the Burnsides divorce amid claims of collusion and misrepresented Gulfport residence. Investigators may calendar depositions and seek to annul the decree if court-imposed errors are found, aiming to prevent Gulfport becoming a second Reno.

Gulfport E J. Ford Stevens Mississippi Reno Chancellor Stevens Ford Burnsides Gulf

Normal Students Accused in Hattiesburg Robbery

Motorman M L Norman of Hattiesburg Traction charged two Mississippi Normal College students with holding him up and stealing $1. He identified two youths near the end of the track as the assailants, while college officials believe it is mistaken identity.

Norman

Highway bids rejected for Humphreys road project

All bids for the Humphreys highway construction were rejected by the Washington department after the last board of supervisors meeting. The funding was found insufficient to cover the estimated cost using the bid materials, so the board will readvertise for bids.

Greenwood Humphreys Highway Board of Supervisors Washington

Postal rules block live animal parcel in transit

A live possum sent by John Henderson a country merchant was refused by postal authorities who rule live animals cannot travel by parcels post. The possum bound for a Memphis dealer was ultimately sent by express carrier.

Coldwater John Henderson Memphis Express

Teen stabbed at Bosticks Planing Mill in Meridian

A 14 year old boy, Claremee Jodes, was stabbed in the back by John Stewart, described as a negro, who fled the scene. The incident occurred at Bosticks planing mill and authorities began inquiries.

Meridian Claremee Jodes John Stewart Bosticks Planing Mill

Meridian votes sale of city hall funds to build new building

At a city meeting a resolution authorized selling the current city hall at public auction on March 17. Proceeds would finance a modern building and add to a $50,000 city hall fund already in bank.

Tunica search fails to find hoodoo doctor aboard train

A posse checked a Y and M V passenger train at the depot after rumors the hoodoo doctor who incited the Robinsonville race riot was aboard. He was not found. Tupelo resident Z T Harper dies at sixty four or sixty five after lingering illness. longtime Okolona businessman.

Tunica Robinsonville

Major Murray Peyton Dies After Brief Illness

Major Murray Peyton former chancery clerk of Hinds county and Issaquena county died here after a brief illness. He was a member of the bar of the county and long served in public office.

Muray Peyton Mayersville Murray Peyton Hinds County Issaquena County

Holden Announces Candidacy for Judge in Magnolia

J B Holden, incumbent county official, announces candidacy for judge in Magnolia district. The filing signals a formal campaign seeking the bench as party and voter support build ahead of the election.

Holden Magnolia J. B. Holden

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