22 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1904
Page
1
Lon Bonils of near West Point displays a wagon of ready to mill wheat, sparking wider interest as farmers eye wheat culture. The report notes limited early trials in Clay county and expects more experimentation next year.
Ripley residents anticipate a new bank opening by October with capital stock of 10 000 and backing from leading local merchants. Across the state crops suffer from worms and rust with many planters expected to harvest less than half their usual yield. A Philadelphia business league forms with C L Dobbs as president while Jackson seeks a truck farmers association and Greenwood plans bond purchases to acquire the power plant. Buildings in Jackson surge with contracts totaling over 200 000.
Rome reports a royal move by King Victor Emmanuel to avoid Prince of Rome designation for the newborn heir Humbert. The choice Prince of Piermont is seen as preserving church state balance while global leaders send greetings. The infant will be baptized by Cardinal Richelmy.
Senator Fairbanks of Indiana Republican nominee for vice president arrives in Washington with Senator Scott and Col. Hl. He heads to Baltimore and a special train bound for Parkersburg to launch his West Virginia tour. He speaks at Harper's Ferry and other en route stops.
Russia sent its reply to the United States and Great Britain on Friday afternoon regarding contraband. It states that provisions are not contraband when shipped to private channels and when clearly intended for military or naval use.
New York September 17 callers began arriving at the Hotel Astor to see Judge Parker. Congressman Sulzer was among the first, while Charles F Murphy of Tammany Hall spoke with Parker in a half hour meeting with no details released. It was said James J Hun might call later.
The count of ticket boxes continues with progress through Thursday afternoon and is unlikely to finish before Saturday. Early indications show St. Louis day crowds exceeding the initial estimate, with admissions likely over 400000 as counting advances.
A head on collision between Missouri Pacific freight No. 75 and an extra freight four miles west of Centerview injures four men. Engineers and firemen jumped. Berry and the extra fireman were trapped and hurt.
W F Harroun head of Marron Grain Co faces about 890000 in liabilities with 440000 secured on forged bills. Creditors will appoint a trustee to run Harlem Elevators and Gulf Elevator assets totaling roughly 370000 in grain cash and property. Several banks hold large, partly secured claims, and a plan was set Friday night to assign control to a creditor chosen by unanimous agreement.
Harroup, just returned from Chicago after an arrest, says he expects arrest and is ready to face consequences. He asks for a chance to repay every dollar owed, intends to inform the grand jury, and vows to earn a living for his family while creditors are repaid.
Circuit Judge John H. Moffett of Paxton Eleventh Judicial district dies at Battle Creek Michigan Locomotor Ataxia aged 46. He was prominent in Republican politics and serving his second term.
The Lena at San Francisco will be taken in custody by the U S Navy and disarmed. It will be moved to Mare Island for stripping of arms and stores, crew paroled, and repairs to be conducted under naval supervision if peace remains unresolved. The plan was transmitted with approvals from Rear Admiral Goodrich and Capt. Pillsbury.
News dispatches report the Lena cruiser of Russia will stay in San Francisco for extensive repairs, with the decision to disarm approved after Captain Berlinsky's report. The move reflects broad acceptance in the U.S. and favorable coverage by the Russian press.
The Russian auxiliary cruiser Lena reached Mare Island Navy Yard escorted by Marblehead. Rear Admiral McCalla assumes local liability for the Lena. the crew remains aboard and will be detained pending disposition. Work to render the Lena seaworthy will begin soon.
In Florida near Daxter a posse guarding William Baker's home fought a mob. Ellis Dowling was killed and several were wounded while Deputy Sheriff Thrift, initially reported dead, was wounded. The militia was dispatched to Baxter as the Altmans resist arrest.
Alton B. Parker’s New York visit clarified some Democratic campaign roles while leaving open whether he will deliver a series of speeches. Key figures discussed included Senator Gorman and Chairman Taggart with no changes to leadership, and no definite slate for state offices pending next week at Saratoga.
A Esquimalt visit by naval men says the Russian auxiliary cruiser Koren is due soon. Commodore Goodrich reportedly received important cable dispatches with possible war guidance. Grafton dry docks for copper bottom cleanup as fleet movements loom.
An editorial urges support for public schooling in Mississippi, stressing high standards, well trained teachers, and the value of athletic and manual training. It notes progress in high school work, calls for better spelling reading and writing, and advocates appealing school environments with quality buildings and art.
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