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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
1
Walter Clarke urges Mississippi producers to unite to raise cotton seed prices as mills pay 12 dollars a ton for high quality seed and 3 to 4 dollars for rain damaged seed. He argues fertilizer value and cattle feeding benefits justify higher prices and calls for cooperative action across counties to improve soil and markets.
Bishop Charles B. Gallaway’s doctors and family report he is decidedly improved after a period of poor spirits and illness. He slept better last night and has responded to treatment though attendants remain cautious. Congregations across churches offered prayers for his speedy recovery and a hopeful outlook develops.
Havana reports the provisional government plans extensive American troop practice marches across Cuba not as threats but to boost morale. General Bell orders officers and soldiers to show courtesy to all Cubans and avoid suppressing disorder except in extreme cases to protect life and property.
Gen Bal lington Booth head of the Volunteers of America reports a year of progress at the annual officers meeting. He cites 31 555 women cared for in homes of mercy 230 812 people lodged in workers’ homes 400 704 fed and 3 0 0 persons aided by the Volunteer Prison League with 70 percent living upright lives.
In Brooklyn a dynamite bomb aimed at tailor Francisco Messina's tenement front door damaged the building and surrounding property. No injuries were reported though dozens felt the blast amid a wave of similar attacks in the Italian neighborhood. Detectives arrested three men later identified as Frank and Antonio Passamino.
Mexico dispatches a sixth commission of engineers to assess the Colorado river diversion causing food shortages. The Salton Sea issue grows international, with governments ready to pause diplomacy to address immediate damages and responsibilities.
In Columbus Ohio two privates Kane and Shannon from the Columbus barracks faced punishment for violating a color line rule. They were confined to the guardhouse after being seen on the streets with colored women. The men were cited for conduct unbecoming the uniform and detrimental to the service.
The Kentucky Transvaal Diamond Mining Company with $100,000 capital filed articles of incorporation in Frankfort Ky to operate a diamond mining venture in Carter county. One stockholder is from Porto Rico and the move links with Elliott county where signs of diamond prospecting have been noted for years.
The record commander Peary, famed Arctic explorer, has sent a communication reporting from his polar trek. Details remain sparse as crews maintain course and await further word on supplies and progress.
New York reports the United States holds the farthest north record at 87 degrees 6 minutes by Commander Robert E Peary aboard the Roosevelt. Peary describes a harrowing journey with ice, storms, and open water challenges as he neared the pole but did not reach it.
U S district judge Holt signs an order summoning American Sugar Refining Co and New York Central Railroad to stand trial in two indictments charging rebating. The cases allege that $26,000 was given or received on west bound shipments to Cleveland in 1902.
The Commerce Commission releases an accident bulletin summarizing incidents from the previous quarter. It outlines causes, locations, and outcomes, highlighting trends in industrial mishaps and safety recommendations for firms and workers.
The accident bulletin for the quarter ending June 10, 1906, shows 16 937 total casualties to passengers and employees on duty, up from 16 294. Killed in train accidents fell to 174 from 274, with 3 103 collisions and derailments causing $2 373 924 in damage.
Providence Atty Gen WIE am H Moody spoke on organized labor and corporate power saying both must obey laws. He declined to charge Standard Oil, urging pursuit of truth as wealth cannot stand against the law, and drew a mixed audience including labor members and Republicans Democrats independents.
The comptroller of the currency shows national bank circulation at end of October 31, 1906 totaling 585,171,995 dollars. Increases are noted from October 21, 1906 and for the month, with figures broken down by bonds secured circulation and lawful money. Deposits on circulation bonds and public deposits are also reported.
President Roosevelt and Surgeon General Rixey set out early for wild turkey hunting at Pine Knot. Neighbors reportedly tried a joke by releasing domestic bronze turkeys, but the president refused to shoot them.
Washington reports the monthly statement of public debt showing total debt excluding cash in the treasury at the close of Oct. 31 1906 amounting to 952 171 364 dollars a decline of 2 074 829 dollars for the month.
The monthly coinage statement reports United States mints produced 9,172,317 in October 1906. Gold coinage amounted to 5,966,000, silver 3,176,077, and minor coins 36,240.
Government reports show October 1906 receipts of 57,241,399 and expenditures of 54,617,785, yielding a surplus of 2,624,211 dollars.
Mississippi reports show Treasurer Miller seeking a higher salary per year despite constitutional limits, with an attorney general ruling that the state treasurer’s pay is set by statute. The State Superintendent awaits enrollment figures for the year, noting total public school enrollment and average attendance. A search continues for boll weevil migration across the Mississippi River as cold weather slows its eastward spread.
The Hattiesburg city council fixed the forthcoming year's tax rate at 77 mills, up from 9 mills last year. Aggregate assessments for realty, personalty, and railroads rose to about 4475.00, signaling a large percentage increase driven by higher valuations.
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