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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
1
Fragmentary reports show ex Senator Abbott of Ohio found guilty by a Columbus jury on bribery tied to pharmacy legislation. The scene touches political corruption, postwar factions, and rising concerns over influence in Congress, with broader notes on international affairs and industrial policy interwoven.
The Senate concurred the conference report on the Cuban resolution and asked for further conference. New resolutions in debate cover war costs for the year ending June, and a bill to repeat remaining Confederate era restrictions passes. Various appropriations bills advance, private pension bills considered, and a wave of notices from the capital on crime, weather, and industry follow.
Obituary notes von Duartes H. Brester of Gettysburg Pa died aged, served as vice president of the Gettysburg Battlefeld Memorial association and led the 160th Pennsylvania in the Civil War. Other items include a Havana note about two political prisoners to be shot, plans for the Grant statue unveiling April 25, a federal sentencing in Alabama, a child’s death by mineral poisoning, church renewal in Crete, a Canadian bank president's death, and various political and local incidents across the United States
Telegrams report a tenement fire in New York killing four and injuring two. Authorities note extensive damage in the blaze that began in a crowded building, with neighboring residents fearing for their safety.
Reports from Mississippi indicate the recent cold snap did not seriously injure fruit, with some growers noting damage in certain areas while others report normal or improved planting. The Vicksburg district conference adopted unanimous resolutions praising Millsaps College prosperity and plans for a new law department to be led by Edward Mryrs, LL D, citing advantages of locating in the capital and access to courts and libraries.
Fire at the Saint Lawrence church and adjacent hospital in Lille swept through the building and forced evacuations. Four convalescent patients died from fright, while ten sapper workers drinking burned liquor succumbed to poisoning. the blaze, blamed on neglect by plumbers, was not controlled until seven o clock.
The document lists Supreme Court opinions by Justices Whitefield and Cooper with cases involving murder, remands, and retrials, plus related county court items. It also reports on agricultural forecasts about cotton and fertilizer use, a relic 1774 bill owned by W A Belle, an altercation leading to a fatal shooting in Lauderdale county, evangelist W M Melator’s lecture tour, Meridian's new telephone line subscriptions, and a Canton fatal accident to Dan Stewart.
Miss Helen M. Gould presents a $7,000 set to Wellesley College in memory of Helen Miller Gould. Founders of McClure's Magazine are Knox College graduates and editor Mr. McClure is a trustee, aiding Knox in establishing The Abraham Lincoln School of Science and Practice as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln.
A three story tenement at 174 Hudson Street in New York burned yesterday morning. Four residents died and two were injured as upper floors housed four families and smoke trapped tenants. A woman jumped from a window and died en route to hospital. another occupant broke a leg leaping to the street. Fire crews evacuated all building occupants amid heavy smoke and extensive damage. Names of victims include Miss Margaret Egan and Miss Kate Higgins with ages noted. other victims were Miss Mary McMahes, aged 2, Thomas Mallory, 7, and Archibald Gegan, 60.
A federal prisoner serving a counterfeiting term in the state prison hospital had a swallowed needle removed by Prison Hospital Surgeon Tharp. The needle, swallowed at age thirteen, had traversed the body and was felt near the heart before a successful extraction. Prison officials planned to use a cathode ray method if needed.
Sir Hercules Robinson reports to the colonial office that police officer Jackson was murdered and native police deserted to the Matabele. The deserters carried Martini rifles, while arms and ammunition were scarce around Bula Wayo. Mabel, son of the late Lobengula, returned to Matabeleland and allegedly incited the rebellion.
A West Virginia town saw drugged rowdiness as miners drank and gambled at Elkhorn on Saturday night Several fights led to two deaths James Davis was killed while trying to calm the crowd Lizzie Grady was killed by N E Fortner who fled Fortner remains at large and unapprehended.
In Montgomery Alabama a group of leading horsemen arrive to prepare grounds for an autumn meeting. Purses will be substantial to attract top teams and ensure Montgomery becomes a regular circuit wintering venue for horses and breeders.
At about one this morning near Talmage a violent assault occurred at Alvin Stone’s farmhouse. Stone his wife and their servant were beaten with a heavy instrument and two daughters were seriously injured while valuables including watches were stolen. Police monitor John Smith a discharged farmhand suspected of motive as the county reels from the crime.
The German Emperor with a large distinguished suite travels from Naples to Sicily and Venice. Attendants include Gen Von Plesen Admiral Im Semien-Bibran Count von Eulenberg and minister Karen von Kiderien-Waechter. The voyage aims at meetings with King Humbert and discussions with Italian leaders.
A Havana special reports Pinar del Rio captured by Cuban rebels after a fierce battle led by Gen. Antonio Maceo and Calixto Garcia. American artillery aided the insurgents with Hetchkiss guns, routing the Spanish garrison of 2,000 as burning torches devoured the city. News remains limited from Havana while couriers rush updates.
March 3 marked the christening of the battleship Iowa as it slipped from Cramp Shipyard at 1 pm. Governor Drake's daughter Mixes Mary Land named the vessel amid high dignitaries from federal, state, and municipal governments. Secretary of the Navy Herbert War attended along with naval chiefs and senators. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony with Hastings and Mayor Warwick present.
A rain loosened rock slide in Echo, West Virginia, yesterday morning crushed a train and nearby structures. Three men died instantly and two others were seriously injured in the accident near the mining town five miles west of the area.
A Rome dispatch reports Sig. Crispi’s opposition grows formidable threatening the cabinet. The government body seeks a policy to win votes from the current opposition while Marquis di Rudini still controls one decisive tactic amid the political struggle.
A Madrid dispatch notes anxiety in Spain over U.S. policy toward Cuba. Minister Taylor faces criticism as Madrid doubts the justification for not sending a Spanish squadron. The piece signals a revival of anti American sentiment amid debate on the underlying reasons and economic factors behind the decision.
A Saturday fire in Vienna West Virginia destroyed the Commercial hotel and the town’s business district including hotels, a drug store, mill, opera house and offices. Losses are estimated at 400 000 to 600 000 dollars with about 55 percent insured. The state asylum was endangered as inmates remained unaware and panicked.
Canton special reports farmer John Arney age 53 missing since Saturday found shot in Sugar Creek township woods near his home. Left eye missing, suspicions point to murder as he was en route to settle a family dispute with relatives.
Report from Las Feascisco on March 2 states a magazine explosion at the fort killed about three hundred Chinese laborers aboard a steamer. The blast reportedly involved saboteurs linked to a secret society preparing to attack the nearby town.
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