23 May 1907
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
1
A provincial note outlines the drive by the Agricultural and Commerce departments to industrialize the state's resources. The document emphasizes coordinated efforts between agriculture and industry to spur growth and attract investment.
The Mississippi excerpt emphasizes a calm philosophy for life in business politics and society urging readers to step back from prejudice seek peace and self mastery. It notes stock raising prospects in the state and reports on horse breeding roadsters and cabbages along with urban growth and educational campaigns across counties.
A reflection on how true strength comes from effort and virtue not vanity. The speaker argues that honor is pursued via truthfulness, not deceit, and notes money and opportunity stay hard if not seized. The line Never Too Late critiques procrastination, urging action and improvement despite doubt. The closing cue mentions Mitch Hodges.
The Kaiser’s income derives from his title as King of Prussia with public funds for charity. He is described as enormously rich, managing vast interests. The piece reflects on fate, instruction, and silence in the face of sorrow and ignorance.
Talks with reporters reveal Harry Orchard, key state witness in the Haywood Meyer Pettibone trials, remains noncommittal on immunity. Orchard says he is a friend of William D Haywood, admits past gambling, and declines to disclose birthplace while refusing to discuss the Steunenberg murder issue.
Gov Gooding faced contempt questions after personally leading newspaper men to view witness Harry Orchard in the Haywood murder trial. Judge Wood deferred action, sending the matter to the county attorney and promising punishment for those responsible, as the trial continued.
Word reports a blaze at the Tenares copper mines in Velardena Durango trapping 100 men. The district is remote and communication is difficult, hindering rescue efforts.
The strike situation remains largely same as numerous strikers and their families leave the district to find other work in nearby areas.
A sizeable bomb cache was found at Haatala village near the Russian border Finland. Eleven Russian youths were taken into custody in connection with the arsenal discovery.
Two witnesses testified before the Senate committee on military affairs that they saw African American soldiers shoot up a Texas town on the night of August 12 during the Brownsville incident.
Washington reports Gov Magoon plans extensive Cuba railroad work with a bill initially for 5 million dollars, later reduced to six million. Work to start in Pinar del Rio tobacco region. Cuban Treasury holds about 16.40.00 idle. Government income exceeds expenditures by about 560.0 monthly.
Chicago report describes Mrs Elizabeth Niebuhr dying at the hands of boarder and letter carrier Thomas Rowan after disputes over a boarder’s presence. Niebuhr’s husband had left following quarrels. Rowan then ended his life with two beliefs, as onlookers witnessed the fatal sequence.
Grand Duke Nicholas Nichelaeviteh married Princess Anasthia of Montenegro in a Yalta palace chapel ceremony. The bride wore a white satin gown and a diamond tiara as she stood unattended during the formalities.
An application for a writ of habeas corpus for Charles Heath, under arrest in Pipeville, Douglas County, for first degree murder, was argued in Division No. 2 of the Missouri Supreme Court today. Heath is charged with killing Clarence Mosler on February 22, 1971.
A two passenger train wreck on the Toledo and Ohio Central railroad at Truro near Columbus leaves the engineer dead and twelve passengers badly hurt as the engine jumped the track and dragged several cars.
John Buckanas union carman killed during Tuesday rioting honored at Labor Temple funeral. Short address delivered by Richard Corpelius, president of the union, at the close of the ceremony.
Chicago professor Cleaver Wilkinson of the University of Chicago has been won over to his daughter Florence's literary admirers by her newest book. The endorsement signals strong familial support and boosts Florence's reception among scholars and readers alike.
Rio de Janeiro reports the government remains resolved to prevent the landing of Prince Luize, grandson of former emperor Pedro, who is expected to arrive.
Three Japanese individuals, one a Harvard graduate, asked C B Anderson a wholesale fish shipper in Newport R I for permission to conduct squid curing experiments. The request was granted.
Mrs John Love Eliott obtains a divorce from her husband on statutory grounds and receives 1,000,000 dollars for her and their daughter Ethel's support.
The steam shovel workers strike in Panama continues after demanding 300 dollars per month instead of 210. Only eight shovels were operating on Tuesday as the labor action persists.
The government thermometer at the weather bureau recorded 82 degrees in New York on Tuesday and the first heat prostration case of the year was reported. The victim is identified as a laborer.
Thomas C. Webster remains unaroused after more than a month in a central hospital. Doctors have tried two cold baths and a shave with no effect, as he continues to sleep or feign sleep.
Sedalia Missouri reports the death of Dr. John W. Trader born in 1837 in Kenia. A resident of Missouri since 1865 he died of general debility.
A mass mob of about 300 Italian longshoremen attacked the pier at West Thirty-fourth Street to confront strikebreakers aiding the liner Campania and City of Paris. Police were overpowered, weapons used, freight destroyed, and efforts to set fires halted by reserves during a ten minute firefight.
C Webster, taken from an eastbound train on April 2 unconscious and moved to a Kansas City hospital, has slept for forty days. Doctors say acute melancholia may be the cause. he was traveling from Horseshoe Bend Idaho to Gainesville Georgia and became delirious en route. He has been fed at times but no relatives or friends have visited since admission.
In Maysville Alabama Mrs. Mattie Connally killed Frank Albright, who had returned home drunk and driven the family away. Albright, a 29 year old merchant, lay in bed when shot. Accused, Mrs Connally is jailed and 16 year old Charles Charted is charged as an accessory.
The Bureau of Statistics projects United States trade with Germany and France will reach about 700000 as of the year ending June 2. The rise totals around 128000600 over the prior year with roughly three fourths of the growth occurring with Germany.
San Francisco ran five streetcar lines Sunday from 1 to 5 PM over two routes of the United Rail system. It marked the first service to ferries since the strike began last Sunday with about 70 000 passengers, a majority using the revived service.
San Francisco reports that Andrew J. Van Derwenter, formerly assistant treasurer in New York, is expected to be appointed treasurer on the Pacific coast after Capt. N. T. Smith’s death opens the post. a local candidate is favored for the vacant position.
Nashville report says Bishop J. B. Key of Sherman Texas will lead the St. Louis conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at West Plains Missouri on September 18.
Atlanta railway workers debated constitution changes and insurance handling at the biennial convention. A proposal to shift the conventions to a triannual schedule was defeated.
A Des Moines man, J Barker, was fatally shot during an attempt to arrest him. Police Detective Johnston was wounded in the head during the clash.
In St Louis Deputy Coroner Lloyd Frid ay morning selected the first jury of negroes to serve at an inquest. The panel will hear the case of Henry Adams a 70 year old black man killed by Nelson Haynes another black man.
The dog show opened at Paria Gardens drawing exhibitors and attendees to the event. Local organizers welcomed visitors and showcased a variety of breeds amid festive atmosphere.
Washington reports diplomatic opinion that President Roosevelt lacked authority to invite Prince Fushimi, a relative of the emperor, arguing invitations of kings and princes require congressional action and that such visits arise informally rather than by official invitation.
A Bethlehem narrative recounts Ruth and Boaz as Ruth’s virtue and steadfast devotion win Boaz’s respect and affection. A kinsman observes Ruth’s character amid Naomi’s return, barley harvests, and village scrutiny, leading to a heartfelt, non sentimental bond formed through mutual goodness.
In New York County Preterick Tarn hat and George Th Aliredge an officer of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance face trial on charges of grand larceny and forgery. Their venue motion was denied by Supreme Court Justice Tewling. Also indicted are Bartham Eldridee crew ows and George Burnham Jr who is serving a two year sentence in Sing Sing. Frederick Quurnham is a subject in the same insurance investigation.
In Norfolk Virginia the sovereign camp Weechmen of the World held a biennial convention electing Commander J C Root Omaha Nebraska adviser W W Frazer Dallas Texas banker Morris Sheppard Tex Ark clerk John T Yates Omaha watchman WB Jewell Manchester Iowa sentry DE Bradshaw Little Rock Arkansas to serve two years.
Henry Kendall receives Muskogee Presbyterian institute, 17 years old, moved to Tulsa by synod committee. Tulsa provides 20 acre site and 100000 dollars. Muskogee property valued at 125,000 to form the endowment.
New York United States Commissioner Shield ruled that Arthur Preston Green and Charlies H Rowherr may be extradited to England. Green admitted involvement in thefts valued at $15,000 from two London firms but denied Roederer’s involvement.
New York reports no disturbance Monday night as striking longshoremen remain firm. Strike leaders claim continued organization and that new members are joining, with renewed hope of winning their demands.
The United States cavalry regiment under Col H P Kingsbury, recently on duty in the Philippines for two years, arrives aboard the army transport Thomas. The headquarters band and two squadrons sail to Fort Robinson and Fort DP. other squadrons remain at the post, led by A Russell.
New York report says Guernsey cow Dollie Bloom broke the yearly milk record with 17,237 pounds, about 2023 gallons, at the Germper Cattle club annual meeting. The cow is owned by F. A. Ames of Boston.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South will hold its next oral conference in Asheville North Carolina in 1910. A special committee decided this after hearing delegations from Richmond Kansas City and other locations.
Yuan Shi Kai, viceroy of Chi Li, orders mazis rates to set up antiopium shops for opium smokers. The centers aim to induce residents to live there and seek cure for the habit.
Three inches of snow fell Tuesday night in Superior marking the heaviest snowfall in 15 years for the late season. The accumulation disrupted travel and urged residents to clear driveways and sidewalks.
Des Moines police captured A J Barker after he stabbed a BegTO woman and was chased south of the city. Barker resisted arrest and was fatally shot, with detective Johnson wounded during the attempt to seize him.
Frost blankets Kansas and Oklahoma border region with light frost extending into western Missouri and northern Texas. Weather officials warn of potential crop damage and freezing temperatures overnight.
Neighbors press Boaz for details of Naomi’s return from Moab and Ruth’s role in her hardship. The talk centers on Elimelech’s family fate, Naomi’s poverty, and Ruth’s loyalty as Orpha leaves while Ruth stays with her mother-in-law.
The emperor’s great bell for Cologne Cathedral was consecrated amid grandeur. It includes a 5000 pound casting, with 22 French cannons used for its manufacture by Hamm Frankenthal. A St Peter motif and a German verse framing the bells heavenly call.
Wealthy London owners hire trained dog nurses paid higher wages than those caring for aristocratic children. The article notes the wage gap between canine attendants and nanny staff among rich households.
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