14 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
1
Oklahoma scene of cotton policy debate as a committee pushes a minimum price of fifteen cents per pound. Officials report inflation of cotton costs and pressure from API messages urging a fair price for growers. The proposal awaits executive action and possible adoption.
Disjointed text references a 108 year old individual, a government official, a convict dinner, and a muttered claim of political influence. Mentions of Mississippi or South Carolina with vague family lines and a poet, plus a memorial tone. Overall unclear but hints at a historical social and political scene.
Rev. Joseph Lambert faces church inquiry after officiating at Col John Astor and Miss Adele T Forse nuptials in Newport amid a rush over whether a fee was paid. Lambert denies any set price and says he took only a voluntary bridegroom gift, while ministers threaten ecclesiastical ostracism and discuss the case in Rhode Island church groups.
Edward Butler of St Louis a capitalist and former Democratic boss died at Kiephome Sunday. He started as a blacksmith and left an estate estimated in the millions.
Washington reports from the agriculture department show potatoes up 56.0 percent year over year while barley up 34.6 percent and hay up 23.1 percent. Oats rise 2 percent and rye 3.5 percent, with buckwheat up 1.9 percent. Corn and butter slip slightly, eggs fall 10.3 percent, wheat down 5 percent, and cotton down 14.1 percent.
Jacob Zimmerman of Wellsville pleaded guilty in Lisbon Ohio court to four counts of assault for beating his wife after allegedly forcing her to hitch a plow. He received a ninety day sentence in the workhouse.
Four steamships cleared from Savannah harbor on Sunday bound for Livorno carrying cot ton totaling over 41,000 bales. The cargoes tie the British day for volume, reflecting strong Atlantic trade after weekend departures.
The national good roads convention will meet in Washington in December to press for federal aid to road construction. Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, is reported to be near death at her home in Oxford at age 90.
A Virginia jury in Chesterfield Court House convicts Henry Clay Beattie Jr after an eleven day trial. Prosecutor Wenderberg details a night murder scene using Beattie’s alleged confession and the couple’s car ride before the fatal shotgun blast.
The week brought mixed crop outlooks across states. Texas reports late-season vigor, Oklahoma shows improvements in all parts, while South Carolina sees daily rains aiding recovery, and Alabama Mississippi report extensive self worm damage spreading.
In New York the Italian banking community faced a bombing near the offices of prominent bankers. The attack, tied to the arrest of Giuseppe Costabile known as The Fox, did not injure anyone but underscored rising tensions in the Italian colony amid security concerns. Sugar prices rose further as markets remained buoyant on strong demand and crop fears. Swanson and Swanes led in Democratic primary polls in Richmond as incumbents seek renomination.
Report describes a meeting of cotton growers at Shawnee with discussions on price supports and potential actions. The text references secret conferences, officials, and speculation about a forthcoming report. Supporters favor protective measures while opponents fear disruptions to market prices.
Reported meeting between Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan in New York. They reportedly exchanged remarks about public affairs and discussed subjects of interest in a brief informal session.
A young woman known as Mie Chamberlain was tarred and hosed by a mob in a Kentucky county. Local authorities say the attack followed rumors she talked about certain women of the community. Edward Ricard is charged with leading the assault and several associates are alleged to have aided the crime.
A 29 year old grandmother is described as the mother of two and a great grandmother at 20 with a child bearing history cited by EW Bender. The report notes Ermier born 1560 in South Cardins and married in 1902 with a daughter who bore twins in 1910 as the tale outlines a storied lineage. In Salem Oregon Gov West commuted a convict’s death after reading Frank L. Stanton’s poem saved Jesse Webb, who killed William Johnson, five minutes before execution.
Oxla Jimey Walker a Shawnee Indian of Tulsa is reported to be alive despite losing a keg in a railroad accident and being 205 years off according to physicians.
A massive cheese weighing about 5 000 pounds arrived in Syraceer and was fed into a display by an automated truck to be shown as a record cheese product believed to be the largest ever made.
General Leonard Wood, Secretary of War, is reported to lead a high level inspection of military defences in the South focusing on fortifications, readiness, and coastal defenses. The mission aims to assess strategic positions and strengthen national security.
Berographer notes rising comfort over form in work wear as women adopt men's attire. She cites health, economy, and modesty as reasons, arguing trousers suit women better than tight skirts and corsets, with push for broader reform in women’s dress.
A dispatch from the state veterans' headquarters calls all Confederate camps to prepare for the annual reunion scheduled for October 0 and 2. The letter asks local camps to arrange the augural program and to ensure full participation by members and leaders, noting the high regard for past wartime efforts and urging continued support.
Miss Cora Lynch a retired schoolteacher from Pittsburgh seeks protection from James Neeld after a quarrel over his schooling and marriage plans. She testified he threatened to pour vitriol on her face, prompting a peace warrant and a magistrate’s admonition to keep the city safe.
Reading of a 19th century note on growing deep water harbors along the Mississippi. Mentions Miss ments facilities, a British streamer, and vessels passing up the Pascagoula river. Notes large steamers and freight trade along Mississippi coast.
Jukwon announces that $701 190 worth of stock subscribed to Farmers' Warehouse Company of Memphis. President George Ko Hightower notes twenty counties in Mississippi have received twenty meetings each, with 400 addresses. addressees benefit the Union and Warehouse Company. Noel left for Beecher’s to study affairs. Redmond reports on conferences with national figures.
The Mis sissippi Baptist convention invites delegates to Gulfport in November. It is expected that more than 1 delegates will attend. Baptist leaders across Mississippi, about fifty one members, are calling for meetings to plan attendance and content.
Conservatively estimated impact of the upcoming State Fair projects that Jackson businesses will receive no less than $100.09 from money spent in local trade channels. The figure reflects spending tied to the capital city during the event.
Acting Mayor W A Martin ordered strict curfew enforcement in Meridian after a string of eight to ten burglaries nightly over the past two to three weeks. Police will arrest anyone on the streets after midnight unless a satisfactory explanation is given.
Dr Edward Horstman, government expert in charge of cattle tick eradication in this county, declares war to the knife on tick laws violations. The firm action follows failures to comply with established eradication measures.
Treasurer Clay Sharkey reports the Confederate Women's Monument fund total reaching 5496.10 by the current date, detailing contributions and balance.
A local social hints at a Paper Dewn Rei themed party with costumes crafted from newspaper wraps. Prizes include a first beauty award and a playful oddity for the most comical outfit. tables feature orange, banana, and date tree decorations with edible sweets and fruit imagery.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a sapphire and wedding days with unclear names and dates. The text references a 6th, year 1325, and phrases about “Warr te Geeteet” and “Gee” but lacks recoverable context or identifiable facts.
Inexpensive home skin tonic claims to give velvet skin and a pale white look. A mix of whipped egg white, lemon juice, and perfume is applied after bathing to face neck and arms. It is said to be effective for two to three days and may aid concealing rouge.
The record notes distribution of princess slips during spring and SIRMer usage for summer dresses. It mentions Seer materials and notes from The Sighest graée cmm.
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