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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1922
Page
3
In Paris on September 12 M Rohl declared liberty to drink and ordered another drink. He later failed to locate his keyhole and could not light a kerosene lamp. He burned himself while attempting to reach bed and perished in the apartment fire.
James K. Vardaman concedes defeat to Hubert Stephens in the Mississippi senatorial race and announces a two month western trip to rest. In a Sept 9 letter he thanks supporters, pledges to help Mississippi from afar, and urges loyalty to the party and nominee.
The public message thanks the brave loyal and honest men and women of Mississippi. It closes with God bless you all and cordial regards from James K. Vardaman, expressing sincere friendship and appreciation for Mississippians and their generosity.
The Tri-State Poultry Association plans its annual show from September 23 to 30 at a new 30 000 square foot pavilion. The event will follow American Poultry Association rules with judges using the latest standards and will feature the Southern bantam association in connection with Memphis. Breeders from across the United States bring a wide variety of fowl to the exhibition.
Farm implements and vehicles of all kinds will headline the Tri-State Fair exhibit from September 22 to 30. Memphis dealers and major factories will showcase displays and hourly demonstrations on machines that speed work and reduce cost for farmers in the Memphis region.
The Georgia primary for all state, county offices and Congress ended today. Clifford Walker and Thomas Hardwick contend for Governor with both claiming victory. If Hardwick wins, he likely pursues the U.S. Senate seat against Senator Harris in two years. In the Fifth District, Mayor Key of Atlanta contests the incumbent Congressman Upshaw.
Five cows tied to the same chain were killed by a lightning bolt on Frank Ford's farm near Unionville New York. A second bolt struck Grace Church in Port Jervis tearing away slate shingles over a hundred feet.
Washington reports the treasury department says per capita wealth in the United States fell by three dollars and six cents over the last year and forty six cents in the past month. The current per person wealth stands at thirty nine dollars and ninety three cents.
Eleven year old Linder Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Walker of University Street, was kicked by a horse while climbing into a wagon. He suffered a broken left leg between knee and ankle and a scalp wound needing five stitches. Doctors could not confirm skull fracture but hope for stable recovery. He was taken to Bramlett Hospital and was resting as well as could be expected.
Chicago Sept 12 B Jewell president of the affiliated shop crafts says a separate peace plan for the rail strike should be reached by five o'clock this afternoon He notes it is the first time he has considered such a settlement and has prepared a plan urging acceptance by the railroads and striking shopmen Special to the Eagle.
London reports the Prince of Wales has changed after his Indian tour. He returns with a grave, early middle age bearing and a constant wary look as if under sustained strain. Friends hope rest and perhaps a happy marriage might restore his former ease.
A local game in Akron Ohio featured the only one armed pitcher, Geis, earning a three-hit win over the Twinsburg team. Mike Barnard also boasted nine victories in ten starts, with his recent performance noted in Hud.
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