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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
2
Despite four large dormitories for boys and one for girls, the State University cannot house all applicants as rooms fill quickly and unopened letters await in the Proctor’s office. Officials fear even doubling capacity would not suffice given record enrollment and ongoing demand from Oxford’s growing student body.
Washington bulletin reports continued improvements in Mrs. Harding's condition with physicians optimistic about a full recovery. The crisis appears to have passed and officials note no operation is needed at this time.
Maryland voters weigh U S Senate race as campaign heats up in Baltimore with key figures debating policy and party positions. Local observers note turnout expectations and the battle for the seat reflects national party dynamics.
York South Carolina Sept 12 Lunacy will be the plea of William Farrish when arraigned on November 20 for the murder of four Taylors in their Clover home in late August. His attorneys announced the plan today.
Athens reports a portrait of King Constantine of Greece, described as tall and keen-eyed, with a busy, businesslike court life. The piece contrasts his public political sway with his private habits, noting his simple meals and French cuisine, and portrays Queen Sophie as reclusive, devoted to her garden, visiting ruins at night.
A collection of humorous, mixed proverbs and aphorisms about politics ambition luck and daily life. The sayings touch on running for office style fashion farming family conduct travel and fortune with playful twists.
The Tariff Bill was returned to the House for final action after compromise agreements on conflicting rates were adopted by Senate and House conferees. Republican leaders aim to send the measure to the president before month’s end.
London reports fear of a Turkish invasion across the Entente and that the allies are ready to employ force to protect neutral zones. Paris notes plans for a Venice peace conference in October to settle the Greco Turkish war have collapsed.
Atlanta resident C Burdett, a steeple jack, fell forty feet through a skylight while repairing a smoke stack and sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred September 12 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Chicago on September 12 Walter Candler and his wife left for Atlanta. Mrs. Candler said she will assist her husband in the $100,000 lawsuit filed by Mrs. Byfield alleging she was attacked last spring.
Walter Allen, enraged that his wife would not return to Greenville, shot and killed his wife and her mother at the breakfast table in Anderson, South Carolina. He then shot himself, dying from a self-inflicted wound.
The public schools of Oxford open on Monday with 435 pupils, 30 more than last year. Many more are expected from town and country, risking overcrowded rooms. Parents are accused of neglecting children’s health and education by not supporting adequate facilities.
Vernon Alabama reports two dead after a boiler explosion on the Columbus Lumber Company railroad line this morning. In political news, France is renominated by Republicans by a large margin over John Garrett, with William Bruce also nominated by Republicans.
Chicago federal court denied the motion to modify the most drastic provisions of the Daugherty injunction. The decision was announced on September 12.
Representative Stafford of Wisconsin today objected to the government’s purchase of the Dismal Swamp canal as provided in the rivers and harbors bill. A misagreement was reached permitting the House to vote on the purchase within the bill.
Washington reports John Adams said the Maine outcome is a direct endorsement of the present administration and the Democratic National Committee would not discuss the result until all returns are in.
In Bellaire Ohio on September 12 the National Glass Bottle Association favors modifying the Volstead act to allow sale of light wines and beer, and supports national old age pensions. Cordell Hull chairs the resolutions adopted by the committee.
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