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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
1
The article lauds Mr. Hitchcock as the fashion pioneer behind refined, modern dress in domestic production. It notes postmaster general Hitchcock inspires street tailors and declares American tailors superior to navy officials in style.
Unknown lawyer W A Smith defends a colored client in a Washington court. The court acquits the man after a lengthy speech. A newspaper man reveals the attorney is Senator Smith, causing slight excitement and prompting interest in police methods and further developments.
A 1907 breakdown shows twelve tariffed articles paying the bulk of duties, including sugar, cotton manufactures, leaf tobacco, malt liquors, iron and steel, earthenware, chemicals, drugs, dyes, fruits and nuts. The total from these items was about 250 million dollars, three quarters of all tariff revenue. The report notes revenue depends on internal tax changes and cautions tariff rates are not simple to determine, citing cotton cloth rates varying by thread count and bleaching, dyeing, or printing.
A garbled notice limns a Senate restaurant mismanagement and a stern call for committees while Shakespeare and a theater crowd evoke a light hearted scene. Mrs Simmons and her son Bobby observe a tragedy with a comic bald spot tally, revealing a playful bit from Youth's Companion.
Chicago clubwomen react to a report showing few members became mothers in the past year across major groups. The West End Women’s Club and Chicago Culture Club each report single or small numbers of births among 140 and 130 members, while the Maha Woman’s Club notes only one mother among 400.
In Bowden, Georgia, Mamie Price rescued her father and baby brother after a storm wrecked their home. She freed others from debris while her mother died and her father lost an arm. The girl rode to safety and later helped with the gruesome aftermath as the father faced amputation.
In Dayton Ohio a legend circulates about buried gold at the St Francis Church site. Tradition ties the treasure to Confederate movements under Gen John Hunt Morgan and agent Caldwell after Morgan’s Civil War raid. locals watch the excavation hoping to uncover the hoard.
In New Orleans a Sunday open house on the battleship Mississippi drew crowds estimated at five thousand visitors at once. The Jackie recorded each entrant with an automatic device as guests toured state rooms and quarters below decks amid patriotic displays and shared pride in the ship.
Former banker Morse, imprisoned in the Tombs for banking law violations, faces no fortune left after his debt burden. He testified in supplementary proceedings that he gave all property to creditors, owed Berwind over a million, and that his Fifth Avenue home and Consolidated Steamship stock were insufficient to cover debts.
W Harlan manager of Jackson Lumber Company Lockhart Ala and Robert Gallagher assistant superintendent along with three foremen will serve terms in Atlanta federal prison after a three year old conviction for conspiracy to commit peonage. Harlan, a prominent lumber figure, runs mills at Lockhart claimed to employ foreigners as peons. he is nephew of Supreme Court Justice Harlan.
New Orleans welcomed a large group of editors aboard the U S battleship Mississippi during a port call after the Louisiana Press Association meeting in Covington. A banquet for officers of several Southern states was planned with officials from the Lakes to the Deep Waterway Association expected to attend.
Mrs. Perry Campbell, wife of a Stamping Ground pastor arrested in St. Louis with choir member Josie Hosely, states his former congregation funds a rooming house for her. She declares no divorce will be sought and that he must remain in their current relation.
Mobile obituary notes the death of Augusta Evans Wilson a renowned Southern writer aged 74 at her Ashland residence. A Columbus Georgia native she retired to her Mobile home last year. She was the daughter of Matt Ryan and Sarah Howard Evans and began her literary career early with the novel Devein issued a year ago.
John Fleming aged 72 once famed for lavish dress was yesterday confined to the county poor farm after dissipating a fortune on attire. He substituted gold coin for buttons and lost his wealth largely through spending on dress while Memphis Texas reports contracts signed for construction of the Alto, Roewell and El Paso Ballrond and EL Pago developments.
The Mississippi battleship, escorted by whistles and crowds, travels from the mouth of the Mississippi through South Pass to New Orleans. En route the ship receives a celebratory roar from citizens as it nears Jackson Avenue wharf with ample water depth.
Representative Murphy plans to file formal impeachment charges against Federal Judges Phillips and McPheron of the western district of Missouri. The move follows a telegram from Frank Hagerman defending Murphy’s inquiry into the judges’ conduct regarding Missouri rate laws. Rucker supports the charges, saying Phillips should have faced impeachment decades ago.
A San Bernardino report says two year old Bryan Alexander, son of I. J. Alexander, was abducted from his Redlands home, spirited to California and money provided by an unknown party to return him toward Mor tomb Tennessee. The case ties to family health travel plans and resistance by his mother. The roundup also notes Hargis family distress, a Navy Ensign with mental strain, and a shooting incident at Westville Lithuanian Church, with shotgun fire damaging a study room.
The Tunica supervisors debate expenses for a sheriff’s capture and a Supreme Court ruling limits recovery of prisoner-escape costs. Tupelo, Tupelo to Fulton interurban rail survey set for May. Tupelo and Natchez host teachers association meetings with talks on press committees. Valley Bank at Rosmvale posts 200 percent dividend. Oktibbeha rural schools report best term yet. Congressmen Hobson and agronomists visit Columbus. Port Gibson man fatally injured by a cannon misfire. Yazoo Valley agent Henry McCarthy fined for selling whisky from a train. Jones county prepares two new courthouses. Ellinville projects advance.
The piece rails at Senator Aldrich for criticizing GOP fiscal actions, detailing high past and present expenditures, Dingley tax burdens, and concerns over Panama bonds. It argues Republican financial policy harms credit and public welfare, portraying Aldrich as damning his own party.
The piece critiques Senator Aldrich for proposing tariffs on steel and rails, arguing Carnegie says the steel industry is strong enough without aid. It claims Aldrich would subsidize rails at 5.50 pounds per ton rather than placing them on the free list or for revenue.
The author attacks lumber interests seeking a tariff to profit from domestic consumers. It claims each dollar of duty yields fifteen dollars in unjust profit, accusing the senate of protecting forests and urging removal of all lumber protection under the Payne bill.
A garbled report suggests Senator Aldrich encounters tense debate over a bill's terms and valuation standards. The excerpt implies conflicting views on fairness and potential corruption, with critics accusing hidden motives and partisan manipulation affecting the measure's passage.
The Abirich speech to the Senate finance committee accuses President Roosevelt of neglecting proper scrutiny of money requests from departments during his tenure. It charges failure to enforce revenue laws, warning that losses to smugglers and evasion were ignored while politics and travel dominated. The piece predicts a warning to his successor.
The article argues that Republican leaders in congress face pressure from within the party to adjust tariffs to lower living costs. It states such a revision must reduce cost of living and align with Taft era promises, or risk breaking faith with voters. The piece condemns resistance by the Old Guard.
The author argues tariff tags that fail to raise revenue are only acceptable if they protect a faltering industry. He cites stockings and gloves as examples where no thin excuse exists, since these manufactures thrive under the lower duties of the Tingley bill.
The Payne bill proposes a 30 percent tariff increase on refined sugar. Democratic senators are urged to instead place refined sugar in the free list to save about 125 million dollars annually for American consumers by reducing revenue to refiners.
The stockings and gloves schedules of the Payne tariff bill are criticized as an atrocity harming the public. The measure, seen as reducing government income by restricting cheaper imports, lacks true protective purpose and threatens American interests.
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