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Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1907

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Mississippi Roads Drive Statewide Reform Debate

The article discusses anti trust concerns tied to cotton seed delinting proposed by Gulf Compress and President Hanson, urging investigation before endorsement. It praises road improvements, previews a fair exhibit of road machinery, and notes broad county interest, especially in Warren and Winston counties, urging action to replace bad roads tax with practical upgrades.

Hanson Gulf Compresa Co Trust Compress Ocean Gulf Ports Exporse Kosciusko Fletcher Mississippi

Prohibition Fight Intensifies in Washington County

The coming liquor battle in Washington county is described as one of the toughest in state history. President J. M. Basy of the Mississippi branch of the Farmers' Union warns Carroll county members to stay out of politics.

Washington County J. M. Basy Mississippi The Farmers’ Union Carroll County

Attorney General launches quo warranto suit in Mississippi

Attorney General Fletcher files quo warranto proceedings against the all oil mill trust in Mississippi. The action claims a broad conspiracy to control and regulate seed buying, involving no fewer than thirty individuals.

Fletcher All Oil Mill Trust Mississippi Stegaid

Central Mississippi graded schools hold annual oratorical contest in Winona

The Oratorical Association of the Central Mississippi graded schools staged their annual contest at Winona with representation from Winona Lexington West Point Greenville Water Valley Durant and Greenville.

Oratorical Association of the Central

Mississippi Teachers Association Meet Set in Gulfport May 20

The Mississippi Teachers' Association will convene in Gulfport on May 20 for what organizers promise to be the best and most beneficial session in the history of the organization.

Mississippi Teachers’ Association Gulfport

To Watch the Corn Grow and Quiet Work of Life

A reflective line from John Ruskin about simple duties and fulfilled happiness. The quote frames contentment in farming, reading, thinking, loving, and praying as core human joys.

John Ruskin

Dual Lives Tale Reflects Man's Shifting Roles

The remark notes that while every man may lack a true dual life, some individuals show multiple personas as circumstances dictate, adapting their behavior to fit each occasion. The observation suggests people mold themselves to suit different settings.

Railroads to get revenge after May first

After May 1 Western Passenger Association mileage books will not be valid for local travel in states with rates over two cents a mile. Interchangeable tickets will be wood for interstate trips when a state charges more than two cents. A 2000 mile book drops to 50 with a 69.50 refund under conditions. Trans Missouri and Nebraska use limits. Eastern roads face similar restrictions. Western roads may keep them longer.

Chicago Western Passenger Association Nebraska

Immigrant Rush Spurs Southwest Railroads Plans

Chicago reports that the railroads of the Southwest are preparing for a historic immigration push. A new steamship link between European and Gulf ports will join existing North German Lloyd service. Railroads including the Illinois Central, Frisco, Missouri Pacific, and Harriman lines coordinate with European agencies to broaden reach.

Chicago South West Mecord-Herald Gulf Ports North German Lloyd Steamship Company Lock Island Frisco Systems Missouri Pacific Harriman Lines Gulf Coast Road Texas Lines Europe

Sugar Consumption Set To Break Records in U S

The bureau of statistics reports U S sugar use for the fiscal year ending June will likely surpass all prior years. Imports for nine months to March total around 3.6 billion pounds, with the high record year showing about 3.1 billion pounds. Domestic sugar production is estimated at 1.004 billion pounds, modestly above the previous peak.

Washington United States Bureau of Statistics Department of Commerce and Labor

Cuban standing army plan meets mixed Cuban reaction

Havana reports the 12,000 man standing army proposal from the American general staff draws admiration from royalist loyalists while conservatives favor an earlier rural guard plan. Liberal opposition arises over patronage fears, and Gov Magoon doubts Cuba can raise 12,000 soldiers up to U.S. standards.

Havana Magoon War Department General Staff Cuba United States

Labor unions report strong wage agreements in St Louis area

G and J Louis notes labor leaders in St Louis and the Southwest say labor conditions are better this year than in the past. Nearly all wage scales within 200 miles of St Louis are signed. In St Louis about 120000 union men are covered and the building trades council signatories exclude only a few small-shop workers. About 40000 union workers are included overall.

G&j. Louis St. Louis Southwest Building Trades Council

Murder Verdict In Waycross For John Grantham Watchman

The coroner's jury returned a verdict that 35 year old John Grantham was murdered at the Atlantic Coast Line shops in Waycross Georgia. He was found by his son at noon near the shop building with a pistol and one empty chamber. Grantham served as a watchman at the port. Initial belief was suicide before the verdict.

Waycross John Grantham Atlantic Coast Line Grantham Pe Por

Blizzard Rages Across South Dakota Scraping Sioux City

A severe blizzard sweeps South Dakota with heavy snowfall and high winds. Gregory South Dakota reports hardship among settlers on the Rosebud Reservation due to fuel shortage and scarce food. Snow depths reach from half a foot to twelve inches with freezing temperatures prevailing.

Sioux City Iowa South Dakota Gregory Rosebud

Life of a fugitive convict returned to prison

A man who fled justice and wandered across regions recounts his long journey before being recaptured and sent back to prison. The narrative highlights his evasion, encounters with locals, and eventual confinement, reflecting on the costs of crime.

HOPES THUS TO GAIN A PARDON

William Jarary also known as Charles W. Anderson reports to Warden McClaughry on his nine years of liberty. He details an escape on Oct 9 1898 with Walter Aaxon, their flight toward Atchison, subsequent quarry work in Winfield, Axton's death, and a years long career selling tea and coffee then insurance in Kansas City before joining Metropolitan Street Railway Co.

Leavenworth Kas William Jarary Charles W. Anderson Rh. W. McClaughry Federal Penitentiary Walter A. Axton Atchison Wichita Axton Winfield January Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Kansas City Metropolitan Street Railway Co

Railway Disasters at Night Proposed in Century Article

Professor George M. Stratton of Johns Hopkins argues in the May Century for revising rail safety. He proposes luminous semaphore signals at night to shift responsibility for traveler safety from the color faculty to the space senses.

Johne Hopkins University George M. Stratton Stratton

Priest and hacienda owner held after fatal shooting

In Puebla Mez a revolver slipped from Hilario Hernandez a priest and a bullet hit N Joaquin Casarato a young city millionaire as he rode with A Guevara a rich hacienda owner. Guevara and the priest were arrested and held for police inquiry.

Puebla Mez Hilario Hernandez N. Joaquin Casarato A. Guevara Guevara

Jury Dine Together After Thaw Trial at Broadway Central

Eleven jurors who tried Harry K. Thaw for the Stanford White murder dined together Saturday at the Broadway Central hotel in New York. Only juror George Pfaff was absent, as he was out of town. The informal gathering touched on topics other than the Thaw trial.

New York N. Y Harry Kh. Thaw Stanford White Broadway Contral George Pfaff Thaw

Surprise Worked Wrong Way in Salvador Ambush

Potenciane F. Sealon scheme to surprise troops at Bonson nate and seize arms was foiled. He was imprisoned by government forces in the southwestern part of the Republic of Salvador.

San Salvador Republic of Salvador Potenciane F. Sealon Bonsonate

Plague Rages at Cartagenia Port Telegraphed

An evening newspaper reports the ministry of marine received a telegram from the captain general at Cartagenia declaring the plague raging there. It states three persons were sent to hospitals for treatment.

Madrid Ministry of Marine Cartagenia

Beating of Motorman After Teen’s Death at Coney Island

A mutilated 16 year old boy was killed by a Coney Island surface car. The sight transformed bystanders into a mob that beat the motorman unconscious.

New York Coney Island

To Interview Canal Commissioners

The steamer Ellis arrived with southern business men and will proceed to Panama. On Saturday the party will interview the canal commissioners regarding the project and its prospects.

Colon Ellis Panama

Missing Man Murdered in Cananea Mining Circle

El Paso, Tex. John W. Seaton a well known mining man of Cananea Sonora Mex has mysteriously disappeared and it is now believed he has been murdered as he was last seen ten days ago carrying a large sum of money.

el Paso Tex John W. Seaton Cananea Sonora Mex

Milukoff Takes Leave During Duma Recess in Rivienia

St. Petersburg Professor Paul Milukoff leader of the constitutional democrats travels to Rivienia for a fortnight during the duma holiday recess.

St. Petersburg Paul Milukoff Constitutional Democrats Rivienia Duma

Gould Palace to Be Sold or Rented for Elite Entertainments

The pink marble Gould palace in Paris may become the property of a syndicate seeking to rent salons to wealthy guests for receptions dances and dinners. Plans include converting the ballroom while preserving it, tearing down partitions to create multiple large halls for simultaneous events, aligning with aristocratic taste in the fashionable district. Mme Gould aims to divest as bidders circulate but no offer meets her price. Ambassador White has looked for a suitable residence but is not favored for rental.

Laurel Jackson Mississippi Mme. Gould Count Bon de Castellane Mme Gould Ambassador White Paris

Col Vaughan to Lead Newsboys Day at Jamestown Exposition

Col W R Vaughan of St Louis, veteran newspaper man, is placed in charge of Newsboys Day at the Jamestown Exposition to be held August 24. The National Elk Horn and the King American will provide full information. Vaughan, linked with both papers, expects about 50 000 newsboys at the event and is preparing arrangements to bring a large delegation from St Louis and nearby areas.

St. Louis W. R. Vaughan Nowadoys National Elk’ Horn Kigh American Vaughan Col. Vaughan

Bank Robbers Blow Safe. $1000 Stolen in Agra Bank Heist

In Agra Lincoln county Oklahoma the State Bank safe was blown open by dynamite and about $1000 stolen. Robbers entered on horseback and the alarm sparked a running clash as townspeople awakened. The bank building was wrecked and a posse is tracking the culprits.

Norman Oklo State Bank of Agra Lincoln County

Union committee to seek Roosevelt interview in Washington

The Central Federated Union appointed a committee to travel to Washington to request a public withdrawal of President Roosevelt's reported reference to Moyer and Haywood in connection with the recent Harriman letter incident.

Roosevelt New York N. Y Central Federated Union Sunday Washington Hil Moyer and Haywood Harelman

Lon don S Snark begins six year world cruise from San Francisco

Jack London sailed the 46 foot keel-rigged sailboat Snark for Honolulu the first port on a six years voyage around the world. On board are London and his wife with Herbert B Stoltz a Stanford graduate and athlete Rowson Eames captain Martin Johnson cook and Hileshina Tochigi cabin boy.

San Francisco Cal Jack London Snark Honolals London Herbert 8 Stoltz Stanford Rowson Eames Martin Johnson Hileshina

Industrial World Sees Peace Across Major Cities

Chicago and other large cities report first peaceful May Day in years. James A. Every, secretary of the Citizens' Industrial association, says the calmer conditions extend nationwide and reflect a new era of industrial peace.

Chicago James A. Every The Citizens’ Industrial Association

Blizzard Grips Western Montana Snow Deepened In Regions

Severe blizzard blankets western Montana with rapid snowfall. Flathead Reservation reports six inches of snow while Missoula area sees lighter totals. Forecast says fruit trees unlikely to suffer damage unless temperatures drop significantly.

Montana Missoula Mont Flathead Indian Reservation

No Serious Damage Done After Mongolia Reaches Deep Water

The Pacific mail steamer Mongolia ran ashore in Hayatomo Strait near Moji Japan but was aided back to deep water at high tide and proceeded on her voyage. No serious damage was reported.

Moji Japan Pacific Mail Mongolia Hayatomo Strait

Zeigler Coal Case Continues To Next Term In Benton

The Zeigler Coal Company trial for criminal negligence at Lester colliery Zeigler began in Benton. Attorneys discussed continuing the case to the next term. the case had been continued from the prior session.

Duquoin Zeigler Coal Company Lester Zeigler Benton

Railroad Man Dead in New Haven

Edward L. Somers freight traffic manager of the New York New Haven Hartford is dead in New Haven Connecticut.

New Haven, Conn Edward L. Somers New York, New Haven & Hartford

Boers Volunteer Force Sought by Transvaal Premier Botha

Gen Botha premier of the Transvaal will seek imperial conference approval to establish a Boer volunteer force in the Transvaal, signaling a formal move to organize local military volunteers under imperial oversight.

London Botha Transvaal

Esther Mc Nell founder of WCTU dies at 94 in Fredonia

Esther Mc Nell, founder and first president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, died at age 94 at her home in Fredonia. She was born in Carlisle, North Dakota.

Dunkirk Esther McNell Women's Christian Temperance Union Fredonia Carlisle

Honduran ex-president Bonilla plans return to arms from Coatzacoalcos

Former Honduran president Manuel Bonilla arrived in Coatzacoalcos from his country and announced he will await a southbound steamer with a friend before proceeding to Beties and then back to Honduras to take up arms.

Arma Coatzacoalcos Mex Manuel Bonilla Honduras Salina Cruz Hea Beties

Churchill Named Privy Counsellor for Colonial Work

Winston Spencer Churchill, undersecretary for the colonies, is made a privy councillor and will be sworn in soon. The honor signals Premier Campbell-Bannerman’s appreciation of his colonial service, notably his role in the imperial conference.

London Eng Winston Spencer Churchill Campbell-Bannerman

Quinalelt Indians Protest Land Reserve Inclusion

A delegation from Washington’s Quinalelt Indians met Indian Commissioner Leupp to protest the inclusion of part of their reservation in the Quinalelt forest reserve. They were assured compensation if their land was appropriated.

Washington, D. C State of Washington Leupp Quinalelt Forest Reserve

Court Martial Put Off Over Witness Shortage

In San Antonio Teox a Macklin court martial is postponed due to lack of witnesses. The trial, slated to resume Friday, is deferred to Monday. Prosecution will add three witnesses, while the defense plans to call five witnesses.

San Antonio Teox Macklin

Taft Roosevelt Conference in Washington

Secretary Taft held a one and a half hour conference with President Roosevelt in Washington. They discussed issues arising since Taft left for the isthmus, including matters left unacted upon and topics incidental to his trip.

Taft Roosevelt Center Washington, D. C Roosevelt

Go mez protests government church property purchase

Havana, Cuba liberal leader Jose Miguel Gomez denounces a government purchase of church properties for 2 million dollars. He cites questionable church titles and argues the price exceeds the properties’ value.

Havana Cuba Jose Miguel Gomez

Sale of Mrs Lewis Hill’s Effects Fetches 670750

London report on the estate sale of the late Mrs. Gam Lewis Hill shows total receipts of 670 thousand seven hundred fifty dollars for the artistic effects, concluding Saturday after bidding across the collection.

London Eng

Social Democrat Molkenbuhr Elected to Reichstag

Glauchau Herr Molkenbuhr narrowly replaces the late Ignaz Auer in the Reichstag. Molkenbuhr won by a large majority over his socialist opponent, succeeding Auer who died on April 10.

Glauchau Herr Molkenbuhr Reichstag Ignaz Auer

Vice Minister Arrested in Seoul Over Assassination Plot

April 27 in Seoul Korea vice minister of education Min Ko Chok was arrested on suspicion of complicity in a planned assassination of ministers who signed the Japanese protectorate convention. The arrest highlights a political scandal tied to foreign influence and government integrity.

Seoul Korea Min Ko Chok

ROW OVER THE ALAMO SPLIT AMONG TEXAS GROUPS

In Austin a split arose among Daughters of the Republic of Texas over Alamo care and a proposed hotel and park. A faction led by Adina de Zavala formed after a party belt dispute, while another faction spoke separately. The Alamo was saved and given to the state by Clara Driveoll's efforts, but division remains.

Austin Texas Daughters of the Republic of Texas Plano Mexicana Mie Clara Driveoll Alamo Anet Legeslature Mixa Adina de Zavala Organisa Hon Wan

Alleged Safeblower Escapes From Hospital

Tate an alleged safeblower held on charges of opening the school board safe and destroying the N C Daugherty script escaped from St Francia hospital where he had been confined for blood poisoning. Daugherty, former superintendent of Poorta schools, is in Joliet prison for related crimes. The script reportedly contained jawali further evidence of Daugherty's guilt.

Peorin ML Rd Tate N.C

Black Hand Peril Revealed at Wilkentarre Trial

At a Wilkentarre Pennsylvania trial, a Matlan witness testified that there were sixty Black Hand branches in the United States. He said a victim sentenced to death could scarcely escape, and described threats of blackmail followed by dynamiting his home and later bombing.

Wilkentarre Penn Mack Hand Order United States

Pittoburg Disease Strikes Hard Again

Pittobilg strain returns as Pittadilrs and Venn cerebrospinal meningitis plus spotted fever spread. Of 47 cases between March and April, 11 deaths occur and six patients remain hope for recovery is slim. Health officials blame poor plumbing, filth buildup, and stagnant air for the outbreak.

Pittoburg Thinery

Russian minister to inspect training squadron before Jamestown trip

The minister of marine will travel to Liban on April 28 to inspect the training squadron led by the battleships Czarevitch and Slava and the cruiser Bogatyr. He will judge if the ships are fit to sail to Hampton Roads for the Jamestown exposition, with a May departure if approved.

St. Petersburg Russia Liban Czarevitch Slava Bogatyr Hampton Roads

Another Lease of Life for Death Row Americans in Mexico

Richard son Ma son and Harle, Americans condemned in Chihuahua for murder to secure insurance, were granted another lease of life when Juarez federal court denied habeas corpus but granted appeal to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Mexico.

el Paso Texas Richardson Mason and Harle Chihuahua Mexico Juarez Supreme Court of the Republic of Mexico

Prospects for amicable adjustment dimmed in Utah light strike

Salt Lake City Utah prospects of resolving a dispute between Utah Light and Railway Co and its workers faded after President Bancroft announced the company would negotiate with a workers committee but not with anyone acting as a union representative.

Salt Lake City Utah Utab Light and Railway Co Bancroft

Governor Grants Respite for Canton Murder Case

Governor Harris granted a respite to James Cornelius of Canton until June 7 to allow his attorneys to file for a commutation of his death sentence for the murder of his wife. The delay delays the scheduled electrocution to seek state board of pardons review.

Columbus Ohio Harris James Cornelius Canton State Board of Pardons

Pressed Steel Car declares 1 percent preferred dividend

Pittsburg firm’s quarterly directors meeting in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, approved the regular 1 percent dividend on preferred steel stock, with no decision on resuming dividends for common shares.

Pittsburg Penn Pressed Steel Car Co

Republican plurality tops state ticket in April vote

Strong for Republicans. Lenning,ed. The official canvass of the votes cast at the state election in April shows republican plurality exceeding 100,000, except in the contests for regents of the university. Supreme Justice W. L. Carpenter led the ticket with a plurality of 111,091.

Lenning Regents of the University Supréeme W. L. Carpenter

Extremist attackers fatally wound Odessa prison chief

In Odessa Russia the chief of the political prison was fatally hurt by four extremist actors angry over alleged prisoner abuses. One attacker acted by passing by in a separate incident.

Odessa Russia

Eruption at Stromboli Volcano Shocks Catania

A volcanic eruption near Catania Sicily sent four blasts sounding like artillery. Incandescent stones were hurled from the crater in a dramatic display witnessed Wednesday.

Catania Sicily

Provisional Tariff Between Germany and United States

Berlin reports a provisional tariff arrangement between Germany and the United States will last one year and extend automatically unless a notice of change is given. The accord outlines a temporary framework affecting trade relations and duties between the two nations.

Berlin Germany United States

Storm Hits Wisconsin With Heavy Snowfall

Six inches of snow fell in Green Bay as a winter storm continued causing widespread traffic delays. Several coal boats en route face possible port delays due to the unsettled weather.

Wisconsin Green Bay Wis

Clayton Justice Advertises Marriages With Verse Cards

Clayton justice A I Werremeyer drives marriage business by roadside and car cards, charging $1 for licenses, promoting himself with monthly verse changes and bold colored banners. The scheme draws attention as other local officials officiate weddings at the Clayton courthouse, while community members note the rising license fee in St. Louis.

Llack Clayton St. Louis Chryton Jamice Werremeyer Justice Werremeyer

Anesthetic by Electricity Promises Painless Surgery

Paris reports Professor Le Duc of Nantes has perfected an electrical anesthetic by mild body current that numbs sensory nerves. He claims it equals chloroform or ether in depth, with fewer dangers and easier use. The operator recently tested the method before colleagues, who were impressed by the results.

Paris le Duc Medical College of Nantes le Die

Goldmouth Completes Three Nonstop Liquid Fuel Runs

The steamship Goldmouth arrived at Thameshaven after a 12 000 mile voyage from Bank Pappan to torneo without a stop. It averaged 9 knots with 64.32 knots average during the journey. This marks the vessel’s third nonstop liquid fuel voyage following Singapore to Rotterdam in 1906 and Singapore to Thameshaven later that year.

London the Times Goldmouth Thameshaven Bank Pappan Torneo Singapore Rotterdam

Silver Card Tray Tale of a Wedding Gift

A Providence RI girl married six months planned to swap a duplicate silver card tray with an old school friend. She asked a jeweler to monogram the tray with the friend's initials, but the jeweler noted the tray already bore initials and had worn thin, making alteration impossible without removing the bottom.

Providence, R. 1 Providence

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