07 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
1
A telegram from Jackson dated Sept 6 1922 states the Vardaman committee has not conceded and adds that belated returns are improving their vote. It urges Oxford to wire complete county figures promptly.
A Daily Eagle message from Jackson tabulates 138 507 votes with Stephens ahead by 4 719 as 1 755 000 votes statewide are estimated and 37 300 remain. The contest centers on disloyalty claims against Vardaman with quiet polls and a likely Stephens nomination.
Washington reports senators charged gambling in coal is widespread with unscrupulous brokers and speculators shifting from wheat and cotton to extort profits during the fuel shortage. A fashion note mentions a Penikees Canton Crepe gown in midnight blue worn by Chester Summer in Marietta Mississippi, plus rooming arrangements for Elbert Beard and family in Tuscaloosa and Oxford remarks.
Atlanta is nominating a mayor six councilmen and twelve board of education members along with ten city officials in the primary. Organized committees labor at the polls as a run off primary is indicated.
Mrs Lennie Beanland and daughter Lennie return to Greenwood after a month with Mrs W B McMahon. Mr and Mrs G M Knight and children visited Tupelo on Monday. Mrs Lawson Wiley of Memphis visits Mrs Dan Wiley.
Marion Candler calls the suit brought by Mrs. Sarah Byfield against Walter Candler an attempted blackmail. The case concerns an alleged assault on the Berengaria en route to France in July. She denies rumors of divorce plans and unsure about returning to Atlanta to assist in the suit.
Officials of the Southern Railway began a swift investigation into the Royal Palm Limited wreck near Jacksonville. Macon officials were sent to follow leads, with charges that wreckers deliberately derailed the train.
Reports from Athens claim the Turkish army has begun massacres of Christians in Italy as it advances toward Smyrna. Allied warships, including American vessels, move to Smyrna to prevent Turkish entry.
A witty exchange centers on a remark about a person’s aroma, with a poised reply denying any lingering “garlic” about the subject and preserving decorum in dialogue. The banter emphasizes social etiquette and perception.
Washington reports the House was muzzled by Republican leaders as next week’s schedule would allow discussion on national issues. The plan included topics such as the strike the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals lease and the ship subsidy bill, announced by Representative Campbell the Ford bill sponsor.
The Lafayette County delegation from the Annual Home Demonstration Short Course at A and M College praised Starkville hospitality and the course outcomes. Ruth Goolsby won first in canning and was named to represent Mississippi at the Tri-State Fair. Mary E. Doney and Mrs. J W Walker also earned honors and will proceed to the Tri-State events. Mrs Walker was elected president of the state council as county representative.
General Richard Mulcahy has become Commander in Chief and is listed as one of three likely successors to the assassinated Michael Collins. He recently issued an ultimatum to the Army to avoid reprisals. Rev. W. W. Wollard and his son visited Oxford this week with friends. Miss Laladine Eatman returned from West Point where she visited.
Washington expected a Monday vote on the tariff bill after expressions of hope for a conferees agreement. House leaders issued a call for all absent members to attend the Monday session.
H. Graham of Atlanta was arrested in Jacksonville for kidnapping Mrs. Garnett Starr and her sister Annie Lamar fifteen. Officials say he will be brought back to Macon tonight. The case centers on the alleged abduction tied to a marriage dispute.
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