19 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes focus on Greater Mississippi development in agriculture and commerce. Mentions Plakeslee and Jackson. Details are incomplete but indicate a structured effort by state departments to boost farming and trade initiatives.
The writer recalls a productive three day institute at the A M College with many able speakers. Attendance reached about five hundred from state counties and featured discussions on roads cotton and timber preservation, with plans for next year’s gathering and a push to organize a 300 Club for attendee involvement.
A head on crash between a passenger train and a freight train on the Maine Central line four miles north of White River Junction pried apart a coach, killing twenty four and injuring twenty seven. Most victims were returning from a Sherbrooke fair in Quebec. dispatch confusion and a late sighting led to the fatal miscue.
Denton Texas plans a statue and pedestal honoring John D Rockefeller two miles south of town where two main roads cross. Lee, sponsor, spends 15000 dollars and hopes Rockefeller and kin attend unveiling possible next November or in early spring.
Former President Grover Cleveland appears at his Princeton home and quips about being too healthy to die. He jokes about a toe-twinge from a goat and notes weight gain as indigestion clears, denying reports of incurable illness as his family vacations in the New Hampshire mountains.
At the Racing Association grounds in Olean New York Miss Carrie Myers a noted aeronaut leapt from 700 feet to begin a parachute descent. The parachute failed to open and she fell to the ground dying as spectators and attendants watched in shock.
Mrs Ethel W Blair of Columbia South Carolina convicted of manslaughter in the murder of her husband M W Blair a railroad conductor. The verdict carried a mercy recommendation. sentence postponed to tomorrow. Crime carries two to thirty years in the penitentiary. Blair fainted upon hearing the verdict.
Gov Magoon describes yellow fever in Cuba with seven new cases in Cienfuegos including six Spaniards and one American soldier. The soldier's infection appears town based, not camp related, and results from enhanced military medical patrols.
On a voyage from Alaska toward San Francisco the bark Electra witnessed a deadly clash between Japanese and Chinese sailors. The early skirmish near Nushagak escalated after August 3 with a large Chinese faction winning a brutal deck battle over rations, leaving many wounded and several confined in the brig.
Arthur A Cote of Marinette had been sentenced in 1906 to two and a half years for embezzling 2200 from Marinette County while clerk of the circuit court. The state board of control granted parole under a new law approved by Governor Davidson. Cole disappeared with a young woman after stealing the funds. his wife later divorced and remarried.
Matajiro Tank president of the Oriental Bank and Oriental Trading Co and a leading Seattle Japanese figure was instantly killed when struck by a Great Northern locomotive in front of the Great Northern dock at Smith Cove.
Wellington B. Herbert, 28, fired shots into a crowded room where his wife sat after separation efforts failed. He lightly wounded his wife and her sister Mrs. George W. Nothey, then shot himself.
Deputy Antonio Pinero accused revolutions in the provinces were fostered by certain senators including the president of the senate. In the chamber he challenged Centro Villanueva to a combat, presenting the fight as retaliation for alleged provocations.
The British consul general in Antwerp, Mr. Hertzlett, protests inadequate protection for British ships during the strike. The scene remains calm as the issue unfolds between England, Belgium and Holland authorities.
Waterloo Iowa reports three more injuries from the northbound Rock Island express wreck at Norris station Friday. The death toll rose to fifteen as hospitalized victims succumbed. Actions suggest a continuing investigation and memorial attention in the local area.
Officials compiling the Blues Book register received witty responses to a marriage status question. One reply claimed marital relations are very unsatisfactory, another answered They are hell, highlighting humorous tone in bureaucratic data gathering.
A child died in a shooting at Daniel Friel's home in Chester. Friel, the child’s uncle, is jailed on murder charges. Police doubt the accidental shot claim and say the fatal wound likely resulted from a quarrel. A witness named Margaret McKenna reported a person chasing her. A woman reportedly fled a door and threw a baby from a window. the infant was not harmed.
A mob of about fifty soldiers from Fort Riley attempted to release a comrade confined in the county jail at Junction City in the early hours Sunday. Sheriff and city police opened fire from jail windows, dispersing the mob. guards were placed at the jail, and two arrests were made with no injuries reported.
The Hague remarks celebrate a 26 to 25 vote approving a plan to set up a permanent tribunal to deal with prizes captured at sea. Judges from the United States Great Britain Germany Russia France Italy Austria Hungary and Japan will form the court with terms limited to a number of years and apportioned by merchant ship tonnage.
Two workers, W. E. Wheeler, civil engineer, and Charles E. Sundstram, contractor, were badly injured after being run over by a construction train near Central Valley. They were thrown from a trestle about thirty feet into a eararvation.
D B Bitteger, Santa Fe mail clerk, lies near death after an assault at the Santa Fe station. A man unknown to Bitteger beat and robbed him of a large sum of money. Police study clues while the victim’s condition remains critical.
Scott Cliven Penny John Meak John Benzlandbl and Moses Mor isis were killed in Ocean No. 1 mine of the Pittsburg Coal Co. Two were crushed by a coal fall and two were electrocuted by a live wire in the disaster.
The body of Stephen Baker was found in the woods near Shamokin Pennsylvania with half the head blown off. Authorities investigate whether the death was suicide by dynamite or a murder.
A party of four French scientists led by Professor Raphael Blanchard visits Lincoln to conduct extended investigations at the Nebraska State University. The delegation includes Baron Jules de Gurne, Baron R. Duberton, and Baron Louis Duberton.
Salina Kansas Ray Keer a senior at Salina High School suffered a broken collarbone Thursday during a football practice game.
A provocative line from the New York Times questions conventional charity. It contrasts feeding with pills for a starving man and prompts discussion on effective relief. The remark highlights tensions between immediate hunger relief and medicalized aid approaches.
State funds vanish as Charles Letton, chief clerk to State Tax Collector John Fitzpatrick, is implicated in a $810,000 deficit. Police hunt Letton, who has served 19 years without bond, after a third defalcation in six months in the Louisiana tax department. Fitzpatrick vows to cover the loss.
Artist Frederick Pia ney Earle secretly visited Miss Julian Nuttner at her mother's home in Maplewood. He arrived unseen and spoke little about the visit while Miss Nuttner stood at the door. She announced earlier that Earle would travel to New Hamp ebter but stated they have decided not to attract further attention. He will stay until month’s end and plans no meetings with her.
Philadelphia coal operators warn the coal famine may worsen by mid winter as demand grows. Water supply troubles strain the anthracite region with the Reading company forced to haul 35 to 40 tank cars daily to keep collieries running. Both anthracite and bituminous operators tap stored stocks to meet demand.
In Greeley Nebraska on Tuesday John McGirr learned his son James Metjirr was killed at Chapman weeks earlier. He telegraphed Chapman to ask if his son was dead and received a yes reply. The motive and assailant remain unknown.
Three or four hundred cases of infantile paralysis are said treated in New York hospitals and possibly as many more by private physicians. Doctors are puzzled by an obscure disease and seek to learn why it appears.
The merchants of Emmett a new town southwest of Marysville offer furniture presents to couples under 25 who marry before January 3 1908 and settle within town limits. Emmett boasts a bank a newspaper and a school house while seeking more residents.
Washington district war department order directs Second Lieutenant Phil F. Sheridan long a military aid to the president at the White House to report to Troop D of the Fifth Cavalry at Fort Huachuca in New Mexico.
John Brophey an iron molder from East Chicago was found unconscious with a fractured skull in a Kansas City freight car. Police believe he was robbed and beaten by tramps. his condition is critical. His brother resides at 1206 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago.
A hotel at Cleveland Springs near Charlotte, N C, was gutted by fire. Miss Smith of Elshom, N C, and two unidentified Black workers employed by the hotel died in the blaze. The property loss is about 25000 dollars with 10000 dollars insured.
A drought in Ox'shoma and broader Oklahoma and Indian Territory ended as 1.7 inches of rain fell across the region. The rainfall was widespread, easing dry conditions in the area.
The fragment recounts legends of Jack and Tom Thumb in Cornwall and a revival tale of Little Red Riding Hood’s Wood in northwest Norfolk. It describes a former nature haven with a lake, island, uninhabited cottage, and a cultivated garden tended by a bailiff, around a twenty year old memory.
Justice Brewer of the United States Supreme Court reserves decision on a writ of mandamus seeking to restrain county redistricting in Oklahoma. He will await guidance from the Supreme Court next month while elections proceed under Governor Frantz’s Sept proclamation, and considers questions of petitioner Noah’s rights and the court’s reach.
Lawrence residents face higher weekly board as the board increases from 3.50 to 4.00 dollars. Reputable restaurants justify the rise by higher costs for provisions meats and fruit, while one eaterie adds a separate fee for Sunday dinners, making the meal ticket less valuable on Sundays despite remaining valid for other meals.
The Spanish American War veterans held the fourth annual encampment at Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio with contests among cities for next year. Asbury Park is reported as the main rival with Heston and Denver also bidding. The commander in chief contest centers on Willis H Alvin of Portsmouth New Hampshire and Walter Secret Hale of California.
In the Arlington apartment hotel at 62 and 64 Montague Street Brooklyn four families comprising 13 people faced a smoke filled struggle for life. Many women fainted as firemen fought through flames to reach them, pulling fifty residents to safety just before fumes reached them.
The Venezuelan delegate Dr. Jose Gil Fortoul remains at The Hague peace conference after a withdrawal misunderstanding. President Castro has called Fortoul to participate in voting on multiple questions.
Oyster Bay officials confirm President Roosevelt will not tour Ohio for Burton's mayoralty bid. Secretary Loeb says the Canton address will be the sole speech in the state.
Twenty members of a wheat threshing crew at Manson Iowa fell ill after eating chicken sandwiches. Doctors say ptomaine poisoning is suspected but all are expected to recover.
The International Association of Machinists convention in St Louis discussed initiative and referendum as it relates to proposed amendments to the union constitution.
Robbers blew open the Flambeau post office safe in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and took $10 while leaving $50 in stamps behind. The front of the building was blown out in the daylight theft.
Secretary Browne reports that among recently received prisoners about 70 percent can read and write. He notes overall literacy would be higher with advanced education and religious instruction, urging further schooling for the inmates.
Members of the old Walthall's brigade are urged to attend a reunion in Meridian. Joseph Rich Anison, chairman of the Southeastern Passenger Association, arranged a first class fare plus 2 cents for the round trip on all Mississippi railroads. Tickets on sale on the th good for return by midnight September 2.
Meridian businessmen start an ox wagon service between Meridian and Points on the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City road to aid merchants in reaching markets and transporting merchandise and farm supplies.
Gov. Vardaman pardoned five white men convicted in Lincoln county for whitecapping. Sentenced to fifty years each, they were William Franklin Elias Bob Whit Smith and Elbert Gill. They have been imprisoned at Rankin Farm since conviction.
Secretary McKay spoke on the state fair and exposition at Jackson in November, saying prospects were never more encouraging. He noted strong outside interest, high attendance and results as the association aims to reach its greatest height yet.
The Columbus city council orders an election on Sept W to allow citizens a second vote on issuing $50,000 in bonds to secure the right of way into and through the city for the Columbus, Memphis and Pensacola railroad.
The Lowndes County Veterans Association held its annual reunion and barbecue in Columbus. Veterans enjoyed a fine barbecue dinner followed by campfire talks after refreshments.
The notable Semmes case ended with the acquittal of Dr. Semmes in Clark county court at Quitman after a change of venue from News ton county. In April 1903 Dr. Semmes shot and killed Thomas D. Lawson at Hickory.
Congressman Candler and three Washington experts J. A. Honstell R. S. Kellogg and M Eldridge delivered informative addresses at Aberdeen. Their talks offered substantial information and will aid the many farmers who attended.
Prominent Tunica attorney Hon. Joseph Jayne was killed after W. E. Johnson fired a double barreled shotgun at close range striking his intestines. The assault ended Jayne's life in great agony.
The Oxford Baptist Association pledged 12500 of 850000 to be raised by Mississippi Baptists for the Tri State Baptist Memorial Sanitarium to be located in Memphis near Water Valley at Big Springs Church.
President Roosevelt will visit Vicksburg on October 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. He will receive a short ride over the military park.
The State educators press for a permanent training school for teachers with Superintendent Powers supporting the plan. The Southern Cotton Association executive committee meeting in Jackson endorsed a 15 cent minimum price for cotton and a floor for cotton seed.
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