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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
1
Rebels seize a group of American travelers including women and children during a march through territory toward Saltillo. The incident reports capture of the party and potential negotiations or exchanges underway.
One hundred Americans including women and children, refugees from Torreon, are reported in rebel hands while traveling to Saltillo. Mexican authorities fear retaliation and refuse to send aid. the American embassy seeks a formal inquiry as the fate of the refugees remains uncertain.
Mrs Merriwid evaluates Mr Eighmee as a potential political figure noting his temper, routine, finances, and habits. Aunt Jane probes his sanity and character while Mrs Merriwid details his views on trusts, living within means, and social ambitions.
A Popular Magazine portrait of Miss Mabel Boardman as the driving force behind the National Red Cross. It describes her method of mobilizing funds from major financiers by touring cities, appealing to leading men, and collecting donations for the organization's work.
Mrs Cooke scolds her new servant Della for a cake with too few nuts and learns the girl could not crack more nuts that day. Della explains her jaw aches from cracking nuts, a humorous exchange from Lippincott's.
In a nephew's library Aunt Maria discovers a framed resolution to quit smoking. Harry reveals the vow is from his wife and he claims the habit is not his to break, suggesting a domestic complication surrounding the New Year pledge.
In a shop window a clock over six feet tall draws eyes to a pendulum bob shaped like a typewriter. The suspended typewriter swings back and forth all day, its motion timed by the clock and performing a novel duty with faithful regularity.
Harry Thaw, fugitive from Matteawan, was located in Colebrook New Hampshire after a rapid dash from the Canadian border. He barricaded in a hotel room while New York seeks extradition, with Jerome preparing to assume the case and a special guard sworn in to protect him.
David C. Norcross, secretary of Western Fuel Company, surrendered to the U S marshal after refusing to turn over company books to Judge Dooling. Contempt findings followed each production, released on 3000 dollar bonds under habeas corpus pending. Norcross and company officials face conspiracy charges to defraud customs drawbacks.
In Colebrook New Hampshire Moses Groenman Thaw counsel said the federal writ was an emergency measure to counter New York State Gov Felker's requisition. Jerome called it a breach of faith and gathered affidavits from newspaper reporters to support claims that press men and assistants trifled with federal courts and could face contempt.
In New York, producers of a censored play surrendered and informed officials they removed objectionable parts. Police Commissioner Waldo had argued the drama and another showing life in houses of ill fame harmed public morals, and Chief Magistrate McAdoo endorsed his critique after viewing a performance.
New York police report Rev. Hans Schmidt assistant rector of St. Joseph’s Church confessed to the murder of Anna Anmuller after police connected him to the dismembered body parts found in the Hudson River. Schmidt attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor blade at the time of arrest. He reportedly said I like her because I loved her so much.
London reports the Westminster Gazette cites that proposed U S tax on cotton futures would affect Manchester and Liverpool, causing brokers serious trouble and widespread inconvenience on this side of the Atlantic.
The unfilled tonnage of United States Steel Corporation on August 31 totaled 5,229,468 tons, a decrease of 175,885 tons from July.
In New York August 31 Big Tim Sullivan was run over by a train. Chief Detective Sherman Williams of the railroad discussed the death and described the scene. The report notes Sullivan’s body was found cold at the moment of discovery.
A bomb exploded in the doorway of the private Bank of Alexander Conforth on South Halsteed Street. The blast injured more than 20 people, wrecked three buildings, and shattered windows within a half mile radius.
Olympia officials report a Superior Court judge has ruled the five per cent tax on gross incomes of express companies in Washington unconstitutional. Judge John R Mitebeil delivered the decision, signaling a major tax setback for the transportation firms.
Stewart Brooks of Denver an actor linked to the Cohen production of Broadway Jones was arrested in the Hotel Walton Philadelphia after a fight on the ninth floor corridor. He fought a detective and tried to throw him from a window. Brooks carried a revolver and 31 skeleton keys and faces a charge of suspected wholesale hotel guest robbery.
Congressional negotiators advance multiple tariff schedules including earthenware and glassware with free sugar, extend Tarates to March 1, 1914, and place pig iron steel ingots slabs and blooms on the free list. Debate centers on revenue loss and potential renewed duties.
A sparse clipping notes warnings from cotton producers about penalties for bales larger than 27 by 54 inches. It mentions discussions to modify gin boxes to 54 inches, with box costs estimated at 5 to 10 dollars. The text also references political names and events, plus a stray note about a pinned goat and a small space in a cat mound.
Washington dispatch reports House proceedings on the administration currency bill with Democratic leaders defending the measure and Republicans and Progressives pressing for changes. Debates center on caucus pledges and potential amendments as representatives urge limits on bank subscriptions and timelines for payment.
Washington reports Speaker Clark said the tariff conference report will be ready Friday and senators appeared to accept Senator Hoke Smiths plan for regulating cotton exchanges. House conferees led by Leader Underwood favor the Smith scheme and expect Senate conferees to adopt it.
Secretary Galeeran of the Mulroad commission cites rail lines to appear in October to show cause why rates on Louisiana molasses sorghum molasses canned goods and related items should not be reduced. The commission will review lumber logs bagging farm machinery and other charges. A Sumrall petition seeks better depot facilities and a modern depot. Gulf and Ship Island traffic and operating costs for the quarter ending June 30 1913 show higher earnings and increased passenger and freight activity. net operating revenue rose to 154454.
Attorney General Ross Collins filed suit in chancery court to annul the charter of the organization known as the Gospel Army Service alleging the incorporators Charles G Pellota Mary Pellota of Jackson and W H Flenka of Columbia use the entity for personal gain while professing religious charitable and benevolent aims.
Hans Schmidt, confessed killer of Anna Au Muller with a butcher knife in a sacrificial act, is confined in the Tombs observation wall under prison physician Dr Melville. Warden Fallon backs the insanity ruling, supported by Deputy Commissioner Wright as one of the prison’s most dangerous inmates.
Mississippi state and county health officials plan a Jackson gathering on May 20 featuring Dr. W A Evans renowned for hygienic demonstrations. His talk will be open to the public at Keane's address, with few details withheld.
Cromwell Connecticut reports United States Senator Charles A Culberson of Texas has been at a sanitarium for several weeks due to overwork and is rapidly recovering. He plans to return to Washington in a few weeks to resume duties.
Two hundred fifty UMWA members marched through Trinidad before entering convention to decide on a proposed strike in District No 15. "Mother" Jones drew enthusiastic cheers as the parade passed her hotel.
Richton hosts a revival at the Methodist Church beginning September 6 led by pastor Rev. M. L. White with General Evangelist Cul pepper assisting. Fitisville reports the Jones County Agricultural High School opening with record attendance led by Mayor Taylor Superintendent Stringer and W. J. Pack.
Rev Elijah M Hanley president of Franklin College was indicted by the Vigo county grand jury on assault and battery stemming from an attack on his father Calvin Hanley last Thursday. Washington A Progressive congressional campaign committee was organized at a conference to boost party strength in the house.
In El Paso district court T. J. Johan and Tom Heifin of the U S customs and immigration service were acquitted of murder charges in the September 6 killing of F Acosta of the Jagres Mexican federal garrison.
Frederick L. Colwel oy Yonkers, a star witness against Gov Sulzer, has disappeared ahead of the impeachment trial. The case centers on charges facing the governor and the impeaching process.
Greenwood hosts Hugh A. Reynolds Camp U V and many Confederate veterans at the Leflore county courthouse to plan the upcoming state reunion. Prentiss reports on Virgil Keen's incest trial moved from Lawrence county drawing strong attention.
In Columbus a midnight incident saw an unknown person seize a switch engine in the Mobile and Ohio railroad yards and drive it out of the yards in a bold, sensational escape. No injuries reported and no suspects named.
Arrangements are perfected for the 1913 exhibition in Columbus featuring Mississippi and West Alabama. The fair opens on a nominal one cent admission and runs through the 18th with expected large attendance.
Starkville reports Mississippi’s Agricultural and Mechanical College credits its engineering school as a top national program. The school, part of the college, features mechanical electrical civil and mining departments with strong four year courses and diplomas now accepted by the war department. The faculty includes Dr B M Walker and experts from Virginia Chicago Germany and Wisconsin with a broad engineering faculty spanning geology mining civil electrical and physics.
Attorney General Collins files a motion in federal court seeking to block enforcement of ad valorem taxes by Minnesota Central Railroad. He labels the railroad a tax dodger and argues the state is owed taxes, urging the court not to grant the injunction.
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