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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
1
Churchill Briefs House on War Estimates and Dreadnought Plan
Winston Spencer Churchill of the admiralty outlined war estimates for the coming years in the House of Commons. He noted a $1,555,000 reduction from last year’s spending and pledged to augment Britain’s naval program with two more dreadnoughts over the next six years to outpace Germany. He argued Germans are a formidable people and urged courtesy and resolve in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
House of Commons
Churchill
Germany
Hermans
Great Britain
Mer of eight murdered points to negress threatened arrest
In Hampton Virginia a murder case centers on a nine to ten year old suspect, Virginia Christian, and a suspected mistress, Relote, with the victim Harriet Relote found dead amid a violent struggle. Police investigations suggest a theft connection and a purse found with the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relote
Explosion Kills 32 at Pacific Railroad Yard
In Antonio Texas a boiler explosion in the Pacific Railroad shop yards killed at least 32 men and injured more than 50. A broken feed pipe ignited oil from burning locomotives, hurling iron fragments as far as six blocks. debris damaged homes within half a mile and a rear wall collapsed through a roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BS. Gillis
Culberson Faces Debate Over Reasonable Contributions
The article records a debate with Senator Ker of North Dakota questioning what constitutes reasonable campaign donations while Texas Senator Culberson reads the 1908 Democratic platform. A figure is cited as a $110,000 maximum Republican contribution and a $1,000,000 figure for the Democratic fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Ker
North Dakota
Len Culberson
Texas
Headl
Taft Proclaims Arms Export Halt But Customs Hold Up Shipments
Washington reports President Taft’s arms export prohibition already affecting shipments as customs officers delay loads of guns and ammunitions. Americans in Mexico City face skirmishes and possible requests to extend permit reach. Armored cruisers sail from Honolulu toward Agapo to reinforce the Asiatic fleet. Suffragists plan a Chicago meeting in late May to boost Missis conference efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Taft
War Department
Mexico
Mexico City
Chicago
Atlanta Traction Change Reported in Georgia
The Georgia Railway and Power Company assumes full charge of railway and utilities operations under a 357000 agreement. City and corporate officials outline the transfer and its expected impact on traction and gas electric services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Railway, Power Company
Brave messenger kills two bandits in train hold up
San Antonio, Texas May 26 Express messenger David A Trousdale thwarted a Southern Pacific hold up near Sanderson by luring a robber with a package then killing him with a mallet. He later killed the second bandit after the thug rifled the express boxes menacing the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
David A. Trousdale
Southern Pacific
Sanderson
Trousdale
Offenders and Outlaws Clash at Hillsville Courthouse Tragedy
Hillsville Va. After a daylong pursuit the Hillsville raiders are pursued to the mountains. Sal and Floy Alien, two band leaders, are captured with severe wounds. Sir Allen's wife is dead in the crossfire. Manry Ayres, a one year old girl, was accidentally shot during the courthouse fusillade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsville
Sal
Floy' Alien
Carrell County
Sir Allen
Manry Ayres
Iyearoll
Ties Train to Track in Oklahoma City District
In Warner Oklahoma a constable chained an engine and fifteen freight cars to a Midland Valley track to stop a train over a £19 95 debt. A superior court restraining order arrived hours later and a special train with an officer cleared the blockage. Traffic resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Ladry
Warner
Midland Valley Railroad
McCain
Volcano Threatens Panama Canal At Culebra Cut
Special dispatches from Colon report a dormant volcano under the Culebra cut now menacing the canal. Steam and blue smoke from newly turned ground sparked fear, and each drill hole is tested with a thermometer before dynamite is used to avert premature explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Panama Canal
Colon
Culebra
Tragedy in Louisville as Woman Shot by Ex Husband
Rebecca Franks, 32, was killed at home in Louisville in front of her three children when her ex-husband Clinton Mc Carthy allegedly fired five shots after asking her to return to him. Two bullets hit Franks causing nearly instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Rebecca Franks
Clinton McCarthy
McCarthy
Suffragettes Jailed After Window Smashing Demonstration
London reporters note ten suffragettes were tried for smashing windows during a women's suffrage demonstration. They received prison terms from four to six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Record Voter Eligibility Surpasses Half Million in Chicago
Chicago reports a new record with more than 500000 citizens eligible to vote in the city election and in the county and state primary in April. This milestone reflects expanding participation and registration trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mob kills three Black residents near Olar South Carolina
In Columbia South Carolina reports say three Black people were killed by a mob near Olar after being accused of setting a house fire. The area has recently suffered several suspected arson incidents attributed to unknown suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Olar
Washington confirms Mahlon Pitney to Supreme Court
Senatorial vote 50 to 28 confirms Mahlon Pitney of New Jersey as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mahlon Pitney
New Jersey
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Pfeffer Former Kansas Senator In Critical Condition
W A Pfeffer ex senator from Kansas is critically ill in Topeka hospital after right leg amputation above the knee to halt gangrene. He was elected as Kansas’ first list senator in 1891 and is 83 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kans
W. A. Pfeffer
United States
Kansas
R A Dobbs Killed by Sheriff Harrington
Rube Dobbs, fugitive from justice, was killed by Sheriff Harrington and deputies at a rural house four miles south of Howton. Dobbs, armed with a Winchester rifle and Colt pistol, opened fire as deputies attempted to arrest him after a prior appeal reversed his forgery conviction. The standoff ended with Dobbs riddled by bullets. witnesses say he had terrorized the area and would not be taken alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hounston
Rube Dobbs
Smith and Paulk
Marshal Pratt
Dobbs
Mouston
Howton
Dob
Dutase
Harrington
Rube
Tle
Sherif Marrington
Smith and
Paulk
Supreme Court
Willie Bean
The
Gesta
England Watching the United States Naval Clash in Eastern Waters
London observers note the United States dispatch of cruisers to the Philippines amid tensions over China’s partition. Admiral Cyprian Bridge says a small American fleet cannot alter the balance unless a large Pacific force exists, and warns the move alone won’t prevent partition or change outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Bridge
United States
London
China
Philippines
Japan
Russia
Cyprian Bridge
British Admiralty
Pacific
Dr Wiley Resigns as Chief Chemist
Dr Wiley resigns from the post of chief chemist amid continuing disagreements with the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Wiley
Wiley Resigns Harshly Accusing Officials of Muzzling
Dr. Harvey Wiley declares he faced harassment and false charges from department colleagues while enforcing the Pure Food Law. He quits the Bureau of Chemistry in Washington, plans a private lab, a national health board, and continued lecturing, as hundreds of clerks bid farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
United States
Harvey Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Washington
Wiley
National Board of Health
Dr. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Iam
Riot at St Michael Church Shocks Ohio Parish
A riot at St Michael Church in Cleveland erupts as scores are ejected and children are trampled during clashes between rival parish factions. Police arrest several participants while a mob of hundreds fights for entry, amid ongoing disputes linked to Pastor Rev Paulus and letters from Bishop Farelly and the apostolic delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
St. Michael's Church
Paulus
Farelly
Washington
Wage Increase to Benefit New England Textile Workers
Authoritative estimates show a total wage rise exceeding 10 million dollars for New England textile workers over the next year. Woolen mills with a 79 million dollar payroll will gain about 5 million, cotton mills another 5 million, affecting 275,000 operatives by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
New England
Operati-Es
Sister of Moisant escapes crash after exhibition flight
Miss Matilde Moisant, sister of the late John I Moisant, nearly shared her brother's fate when alighting after an exhibition flight. Her monoplane struck the ground at too steep an angle, tipped over, and turned turtle, but she was pulled from the wreckage unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Matilde Moisant
John I. Moisant
Hundred insurgents executed near Canton quarters
Teddy Jr. escapes harm during a fire at the Clark home in Hillsborough. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. narrowly avoids suffocation while aiding volunteer firefighters at the residence of Charles W. Clark, son of the late Montana copper king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hongkong
Canton
Sha-Meen
Teddy, Jr
San Francisco
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Charles W. Clark
W. A. Clark
Montana
Hillsborough
Ill-Fated Fire Claims Two Brothers in Oakland City
In Oakland City Indiana Steven Elder, 76, reentered his burning home to save four dollars he had tucked away, but he was burned fatally. His brother Jacob Elder, 66, who lived alone nearby, also perished in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland City
Ind
Steven
Elder
Jacob
May dynamite outlaws in Hillsville encounter
May dynamite outlaws in Hillsville Virginia as the Allen gang eludes capture after a massacre of the judge, prosecuting attorney, and sheriff in Carroll County. The rugged Blue Ridge stronghold is said to house ample provisions and ammunition, with calls to destroy their mountain fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsville
Blue Ridge Mountains
Allen
Carroll County
Allens
Seven Children Reach Safety After Mexican Bandit Attack
Mrs. A E Thomas reports her husband A E Thomas an American was killed by Mexican bandits south of Nogales Sonora three weeks ago. Bisbee Aziz Mrs. Thomas and seven children arrived here half starved seeking refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Aziz
A. E. Thomas
Two Suspects Seize Mail Poweries From K. P. Platform
Two men unknown to Sulphur Springs residents grabbed three mail poweries from the K. 5 platform early Friday and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers, Ark
Sulphur Springs
Rear Admiral John Bowyer Dies in Tampa
Rear Admiral John Bowyer retired and former Annapolis superintendent died in Tampa hospital after a period of confinement. He and Mrs. Bowyer moved to the city last fall seeking health care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
John ‘J. Bowyer
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Bowyer
Money Stolen From Mail Pouch On Arizona and Mexican Route
In Clifton Arizona a registered mail pouch on the Arizona and Mexican railroad was robbed of fifteen thousand dollars in currency. In Headland Alabama a hurricane wrecked scores of buildings and killed five, with a dozen injured. In Canton Ohio a hypnotist allegedly controlled a surgeon and patient during an operation while singing old songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Arizona and Mexican
Clifton
Ariz
Heatland
Ala
Headland
Canton
Monument Fund Short. Col Charles Scott Makes Appeal
Col Charles Scott appeals Mississippi citizens to cover a shortfall for a Confederate Woman's Monument at Jackson. The legislature has allotted 7500, with $6719 already deposited at a bank. a few hundred dollars more are needed to proceed. Scott urges every county to contribute before the June 3 reunion in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LCV
Jackson
Col. Sharkey
Jackwom
Mississipp
Chas. Scutt
Ready For Convention At State Daughters Meet
More than twenty five new members joined the United Daughters of the Confederacy at a recent meeting described as among the largest in months. The group aims to win the silver loving cup at the state convention in May and discussed plans to entertain delegates for the May 6 7 event in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natehex
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Six Year Limitation Applies to Tax Recovery Claims
Assistant Attorney General Frank Johnston rules that tax recovery and state purchases held in the treasury fall under the six year statute of limitations. He cites section 3097 and related precedents, concluding no other period applies and actions must be commenced within six years of accrual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Emle
Amd
Night Patrolman Sanford Kills Man Near Town
Benjamin Sanford, a night patrolman, killed Jack May, described as a negro, by striking him with his bare hand after an incident at a barbed wire fence. A physician said the man’s neck was broken. Sanford later return to town but fled before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Benjamin Sanford
Jack May
Sanford
Mississippi Bar Association Sets 1912 Greenville Meet
An executive committee meeting, led by president How A. Fox of West Point, arranged the 1912 Mississippi Bar Association gathering to open on the first Tuesday in May at Greenville. A social program will be arranged by Greenville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mississippi Bar Assoriation
How
A. F. Fox
West Point
Greenville
Geenville
Seal River Gravel Co to Double Daily Output
Hattiesburg company plans a new barge and engine boiler pumping outfit to boost gravel loading capacity. Sand bins and loading equipment will be erected and the firm expects to load up to ten railroad cars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
Seal River Gravel Company
Omar Smith denied new trial in murder case to go to supreme court
Omar Smith, who was convicted of the killing of Fulton a college student at Noxapater, had a request for a new trial denied by Judge McLean at Roseiusake. The case moves to the Mississippi Supreme Court for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Omar Smith
Choctaw
Ackerman
Young Fulton
Noxapater
McLean
Roseiusake
Supreme Court
Jackson Board of Pharmacy to Meet in April Examination
The Mississippi state board of pharmacy will meet in Jackson on a Tuesday in April 1912 to examine applicants for pharmacy licenses. Those taking the exam should write Secretary W. W. Ellis at Fayette for an application blank, returnable with a five pound examination fee. Pearl River Booming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mississippi State Board of Pharm
W. W. Ellis
Fayette
Raise Fund For Railroad Meridian
The board of trade committee reported at a directors meeting that $14,000 has been subscribed for the Memphis and Meridian railroad. They plan to raise $50,000 more, in addition to $50,000 in bonds already voted, as the promoters seek contributions from Meridian residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Board of Trade
Memphis and Meridian Railroad
Crop Prospects Discouraging in Meridian Section
The Meridian region faces poor crop prospects due to persistent bad weather. Ground remains too wet for corn and oats planting, delaying field work and risking a smaller cotton yield and overall harvest.
Prisoners petition for pardons in Mississippi appeals
Governor Brewer is asked to grant clemency for James Doty convicted in Pike county in 1910 for burglary aged 19 and given a three year term. Will Martin from Amite county, jailed October 1911 for 90 days on the county farm and a $500 fine for illicit retail sales also seeks clemency after serving part of the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Brewer
James Doty
Pike County
Doty
Will Martin
Amite County
Martin
Reapportionment Bill Fails in Mississippi Senate
Mississippi lawmakers fail to pass reapportionment boosting South Mississippi's Senate seats. Clerical drafting error blocks amendment plan and postpones any relief for at least two years. Senate and house clash over substitute measure, while Live Stock Sanitary Board funding advances amid hog cholera concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
South Mississippi
Sevatonel
House
Meeunger
Senate
Omi
Youager
Jimcrease
South Missisippi
Delta
Anderson
Supreme Court
Mississippi Declines Accepting Jefferson Davis Deed Offer
A Senate concurrent resolution proposed that the state accept a deed to the Jefferson Davis home now held by the Sons of Veterans. Morrison opposed the move and warned against saddling the state with a white elephant as veterans pass. The House voted decisively down the proposition, leaving Mississippi refusing the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Jefferson Davis
Sons of Veteran of
Morrison
House
Redistricting Resolution Passes Unopposed
A concurrent resolution authorizes joint committees to oversee redistricting of chancery and circuit court districts and to report a bill at the next session. The measure passed without opposition.
Cotton ginner scale bill advances with amendment
A bill requiring ginners to keep correct scales sparked extended discussion. An amendment exempted counties with a public cotton weigher. The measure passed the chamber 23 to 7.
Conference committee backs tax on bowling alleys linked to churches
The conference committee report on a bill taxing bowling alleys connected with church property and Young Men's Christian Association buildings passed by a vote of 17 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Fertilizer Inspection and Tag Sale Appropriation Passed
A bill authorizing an annual appropriation for fertilizer inspection and tag sales was approved with $15,000 allocated for 1912 and $20,000 for 1913.
Tate County appoints W. K. Fisher field agent
The Department of Agriculture and Commerce announces Tate County's appointment of W. K. Fisher as field agent and county commissioner of agriculture as diversification efforts begin. Demonstration farms will be established, and boll weevil pressure is expected to rise next year in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
Tate
W. K. Fisher
Tate County
Tax on timber land proposed to hit large holdings in South Mississippi
The senate bill would tax timber land at 20 cents per acre for each individual owning more than 1,000 acres, targeting timber barons in South Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
South
Mississippi
House Rejects Probe Into University Funds Misuse
The house killed a bill seeking an investigation into alleged misuse of school funds by the University of Mississippi chancellor and secretary. The vote ended 64 days to 50 yeas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
University of Mississippi
Trusty for Mansion Grounds Resolution Adopted
Mr Morrison proposed a resolution urging penitentiary authorities to detail a trusty convict to care for the governor's mansion grounds and reduce the considerable expense. The measure was adopted.
State Revenue Bill Sparks Tax Debate in Legislature
The legislature debated a revenue bill raising the tax levy from 6 to 6 1/2 mills. An $8.2 to $35.4 million appropriations range loomed for the session as officials forecast a $7.4 million base income. Morrison urged a 7 1/2 mill plan, which failed 28 to 76. the final house version kept six mills and authorized a $100,000 borrowing to cover deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Greteda
Appropriations Committee
Mr. Morrison
House
Senate
Income Tax Bill Passed After Amendments In Senate
The Income Tax Bill S22 by Mr. Mott was called up by Sen Wiley Sanders who urged disposal. Senator Reedees sought to explain amendments. Committee proposals redefined gross income and deductions and set a $2500 income threshold. Amendments adopted and the bill passed 29 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mott
Wiley Sanders
Reedees
Ile
Clements
United States
Monument Bill Passes to Fund Mississippi Monument
After a wrangle the bill to appropriate 10 785 to finish the Mississippi Confederate monument in the Vicksburg National Park was passed. Senate Bill No 145 prohibiting clubs from selling or keeping intoxicating liquors on the premises, passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mississippi
Vicksburg National Park
Hospital appropriation bills pass without amendment
The Natcher T Hospital appropriation bill carries 22500 per year for two years and passes. The Vicksburg Charity Hospital bill allocates 55000 as it advanced, though the senate committee had cut 10000, provoking strong Warren county senator opposition before the bill moved on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natcher T Hospital
Vicksburg
House
Senate
Warren County
University of Mississippi funding falls short of trustees estimate
An investigation shows the total appropriation for the University of Mississippi is 120000 less than the board of trustees’ two year estimate, despite claims of better treatment by the legislature compared with the A and M College and the Industrial Institute and College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Mississippi
A. & M. College
Lndustrial Institute
Anl College
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