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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
1
The piece argues that Wilson offers rational reform to curb monopolies and tariff abuses, contrasting him with Taft and Roosevelt. It portrays Wilson as the apostle of reform, capable of implementing changes within the constitutional framework without revolution, and urges electing Gov. Wilson.
A fragment cites Mr Harlan in Topeka criticizing political corruption. The text contrasts “Onward Christian” rhetoric with real progress, naming Roosevelt and urging Kansas and California Republicans to express their choice.
Fragmented remarks argue against legalizing trusts to regulate bureaucracy calling it destructive of regulation policy. Comparisons to railroads steel oil and utilities imply opposition to centralized control and market limits. The text traces the tension between free enterprise and regulatory authority without detailing specific actors or dates.
The article reports Byron W. Holt's claim that the tariff-trust tax costs U S families about 108 yearly, totaling two billion dollars per year from consumers. It contrasts congress figures of two billion total tariff cost with 300 million for the government and 1.7 billion as trust tax. The piece argues only tariff revision by Wilson and the Democratic commission can abolish the tax.
The article reviews Woodrow Wilson's New Jersey administration achievements. It cites measures expanding factory safety, licensing for brothels, and protections for workers. It notes raises the legal working age and broader social and industrial reforms as part of his record.
The page ads from the Republican national committee claim favorable weather and large crops as signs of current prosperity. They frame conditions as endorsements of policy and national success, urging readers to align with the party.
A historic remark highlights a man celebrated for possessing an exceptionally clear vision, earning unique recognition for his perceptive abilities and foresight. The record emphasizes his standing as singular in this trait.
A Philadelphia Press editorial argues Roosevelt's irritability and Taft's confidence may fracture Republican support, increasing Democratic chances. It suggests the split will empower the Democrats and favor the country under a new administration.
Governor Brewer asks legislators to authorize borrowing 5 250 dollars to cover a 15 700 dollar interest shortfall on a 610 500 loan. He cites a misapplied appropriation leaving a gap and warns against default that could hurt state credit. Brewer notes he offered to borrow at 4 12 percent and that cheaper options were not found locally.
Stock formations surge in Misareeipp with emphasis on agricultural and developmental ventures. The article notes six months of charter growth tallying two to three million in capital while lawmakers and officials clash over a new act not yet in effect.
Hallenburg Mississippi Normal College issued a statement detailing the first month’s expenses for student board. President Cook announced board at cost and pledged full publicity of all expenditures to show how state funds are used.
The Meridian Fertilizer Factory in Mississippi announces a contest with 500 cash prizes to boost farming. A $250 award goes to the cotton yield leader per acre and another $250 to the corn yield leader per two acres. All entrants must use Meridian fertilizer.
Dan McMillan a black preacher lies in Starkville jail awaiting charges after being accused of poisoning his wife by serving tainted ice cream at a church social to free himself to marry another.
Ideal weather for cotton picking has prevailed in Mississippi for two weeks, with headway made in harvesting the crop.
Jackson experts argue financial records refute claims that county attorney offices raise costs. They cite Nom ubew county figures showing five terms before the office cost $14 484.10 versus $9 357.20 after, a near 40 percent reduction. No election abolition outcome for November 5 is anticipated, though Supreme Court litigation over the act continues.
Travelers returning to the capital report widespread optimism on crop and business conditions. Farmers in delta prairie and hill country harvests progress with cotton bolls growing normally, corn thriving, and even heaviest weevil areas showing improvement.
Secretary Verger reports the sale of 400 bales of Parchman cotton to W J Craig & Co of Vicksburg at 12.27 cents per pound. About 500 pounds lint per bale yield 27500 dollars with seed sold at 24.50 per ton bringing roughly 3550 dollars. Proceeds help replenish a depleted treasury.
Grenada planning a four day fair from December 29 with entertainment for about 2000 people. Pilot J J Melirath will provide air shows for three days under a formal contract. Expect notable stock and agricultural exhibits. Farmers show heightened interest in the event.
With help from Congressman Ben J Kumpheys Greenwood has obtained a United States laboratory for general and forage insect investigations. W R McConnell and T Parks will act as field agents from Washington and be stationed in Greenland as representatives of cereal and forest insect investigations for the Bureau of Entomology at the U S Department of Agriculture.
Greenwould Postmaster W. Prel announced a deliberate decision to subserve postal service interests by disregarding a recent order and continuing Sunday home delivery as it had been, maintaining the prior service pattern.
Jackson reports note a rise in silo construction as farmers diversify crops. Authorities across sections cite silos for better feed storage and crop preservation amid broader agricultural changes.
Interest grows as Greenwood adapts the plan for the donated lot. Architects' first plan was rejected by the local committee, but the second was accepted and sent to Mr. Carnegie for approval. Carnegie objected to a basement door, which has been corrected, and final approval awaits his signoff.
Justice J C Kearney imposes a $500 fine on C J Searles for conducting a future dealing business in violation of state law.
The new federal building will cost $70,000 and be ready for occupancy November 1, six months later than anticipated.
Secretary Wilson reports that prices have reached a crest in the market with renewed concerns over cost of living and inflation signaling potential policy focus.
Beverly Mass Taft cites Secretary Wilson report noting bumper crops across nine major staples. Wheat and cotton yield boosts threaten better prices for meat flour bread and potatoes with projected consumer savings and reduced cotton costs.
Chicago educators suffragists and club women join mothers in demanding Johnson's ban from the city. They plan to file petitions with civic authorities urging an investigation into a perceived social danger greater than the red light district, framing the issue as a public safety matter.
In Louisville Kentucky delegates at the interdenominational convention debate centralizing missionary benevolent and philanthropic work under one organization for the country and Canada. After brief discussion a tentative constitution was drafted and a committee named to proceed with formal action.
An OCR fragment reports on New York voter registration tallies showing a historic turnout. It notes registration themes, early intentions, and mentions prominent figures, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text. The passage hints at a record level of participation and a notable last president reference.
A disrupted Typheon incident caused estimated damage amounting to 55 million dollars. The event affected a region labeled Lees oo and Masila Tecate with losses traced to a October 14 sweep across the area.
Outerd England reports Helen Crages, a militant suffragist, sentenced to nine months hard labor for attempting to set fire to the residence of Lewes V Harcourt, secretary of state for the colonies. Crages, daughter of Sir John Crags, was found with another woman in the grounds of Nuneham Park with inflammable material and opirite.
In Champaign UL University students celebrating a football win over Indiana attacked the Walker Opera House. Local residents and stagehands were injured in the ensuing confrontation with crowds.
Yorktown Virginia observed the surrender of Cornwallis to Washington in a formal program. The federal government dispatched troops to participate in the commemorative exercises.
Bridgeport Connecticut reports hymn writer Miss Fanny Crosby aged ninety four is seriously ill with pneumonia. Crosby, famed author of more than 6000 hymns, remains confined in the city hospital.
About 3000 Greeks departed from New York on steamers bound for their homeland amid fervent excitement for war. The voyage was marked by strong mood and clear intent to confront the Turks, signaling heightened tensions in the region.
Luis F. Molina, claiming to be a Colombian diplomat, attempted to warn Col. Roosevelt in Chicago that he had stolen Panama from Colombia. He showed a railroad ticket to New York and a large wad of bills, said he would pursue the colonel, and sent flowers and a letter demanding Roosevelt’s removal amid threats.
Forty persons were severely burned in an automobile explosion in Petaluma. Mayor Hartman aided the blaze with a chemical extinguisher after rescuing others, while James Moat Maurice and W Brandon were badly burned. Panic spread as a crowd and injuries overwhelmed the local hospital.
An unknown assailant fired six buckshot through a jail window at Mark Hicks, after calling him to the window at Prescott Nevada county jail. Hicks, jailed for shooting William Tie, a longtime Prescott merchant, earlier. The shooter’s identity remained undisclosed.
Maud Malone, a suffragist, was arrested for disrupting a Democratic meeting at the Academy of Music. She chose to remain in a police cell overnight rather than accept bail offered by a relative. He pleaded guilty at arraignment and will appear for further examination.
A vessel plowed through a thunder storm near Truss Enheim resulting in the deaths of Lieut Stich eler and Engineer Goechke. Investigators report the two men perished during the perilous voyage.
Plans have been perfected for a Panamanian conference to be held in Atlanta November 26 and 27. Commercial bodies and railroads of the South will participate, with speakers including members of the Isthmian canal commission and Prof. Johnson of the University of Pennsylvania. The event targets the canal opening’s impact on regional trade.
A broken rail on the Illinois Central excursion train derailed at Green's Crossing six miles from Hopkinsville Kentucky injuring at least fifty people. The accident disrupted service and emergency crews assisted the injured at the scene and nearby stations.
Chicago report states Josep Marshi died at home at age 110. It notes he quit all alcoholic beverages at 30 and stopped tobacco at 105, highlighting long abstinence and longevity.
The CLAPP committee shows contributors were wealthy while the Republicans reported a fund of 2 280 018 dollars.
Senate campaign fund committee displays a list totaling 2 290018 from Cornelius Niss’s private memorandum book. J P Morgan & Co makes two gifts 100000 and 50000 while H H W and D W Mer provide 100000. E J Harriman is listed with 150000. Medill McCormick accuses Hilles of character assassination during testimony.
A parliamentary document shows naval estimates for eight nations led by Britain with 1901 and 1902 figures totaling $754 million then $225 million. The United States follows with $20 million, Germany from $47 million to $113 million, Japan from $22 million to $1000, Austria from $9 million to $20 million, Russia from $46 million to $55 million, and others.
Rear Admiral Southerland, commander of American forces in Nicaragua, says troops should be withdrawn after Monday. He notes small guards on passenger trains will remain, with the National Railway Company taking full charge of the line.
Washington received a formal note from the Girvek government requesting the United States maintain neutrality in the ongoing Balkan conflict, signaling a formal diplomatic appeal to limit American involvement.
The Alipois Supreme Court denied the Progressive party petition to print the same candidate names on two or more ballots for the November election in Springfield Illinois.
A man calling himself Etienne La Tourelle went to Mercy Hospital to request that Colonel Roosevelt be measured for a coat of chain to be worn under his waistcoat. He claimed such a garment could turn a pistol bullet.
In Pinckneyville George Engel was hanged for killing his wife and sister-in-law after a quarrel at their father-in-law’s home. The execution followed legal proceedings in the city.
In Fort Smith Arkansas a dog saved Mrs. Cranston Jones of Rogers when she fainted and fell into a fire place. The dog alerted the husband by barking and setting off a bowl, drawing attention to the incident and allowing him to find his wife badly burned about the face and arms.
Arthur McCormick was released in El Paso after Mexican rebels received a 99000 dollar ransom payment.
Boston Red Sox defeat New York Nationals by 2 to 1 in ten innings to claim the 1912 world series title. Speaker's late hitting and a mistimed throw allow Yerkes to score the winning run as Boston secures its fourth world series victory before a large crowd.
The eight game series drew 252 037 in attendance and 490 833 in receipts. Clubs shared 147 028 85 each while the national commission took 49 053 30. Players total 147 471 60. Moston players won 60 percent 84 430, New York losers 59 028, Red Sox 4034 68 and Giants 2566 46. Figures exceed any previous world series totals.
Washington reports a Hatfield Steed Company of England underbid American firms on two contracts for armor-piercing shells. The deals total near one million dollars for 2,000 14-inch shells and about one million for 2,500 12-inch shells. The exact quantity to be produced abroad remains undecided, with only enough to serve as a tentative order.
Indiana officials threaten militia to stop racing at the Mineral Springs Jockey Club in Porter. Secretary Mark Thistlethwaite said troops would be used only as a last resort and orders require racing and alleged gambling to cease.
An 11 year old Elmer McWilliams and a companion, with $1 15350 from his father in his pockets, set out to West to hunt Indians. They were nabbed after spending a dollar on movies. Elsewhere in Brussels rail defalcations total 5 600 000 and growing. In Birmingham Greek reservists parade to support homeland aid. Chicago post office clerks unearth a dynamite bomb wrapped in a package addressed to a man.
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