04 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
1
A fragment recounts Gene and grandmother preparing for Easter. The story centers on a bonnet made from blue skies and roses, symbolizing hope as families plan Easter celebrations with a new dress and a wedding-like anticipation.
In a squalid city alley Blossom, a rich yet gentle girl with a crutch, reforms her mother’s life after a church Easter encounter. A kind donor sends lilies to comfort Easton court children, inspiring Mrs. Raymond to rebuild Donald House and Bloom in compassion, with Blossom’s faith guiding their new life.
An OCR fragment presents a playful Easter time verse with lines about flowers and a clock price marked by Baltimers American. The Washington Star appears as the source reference and includes names that seem garbled or misread.
Washington reports the World’s Fair Commission settles on John F Miller of Indiana as delegate to the international conference. Other members named include Thurston Carter McBride and Glynn with party balance five Republicans and four Democrats. Meeting likely in St Louis in April with secretary to be chosen.
Washington reports the president named Frederick Funston brigadier general in the regular army for gallant conduct in the capture of Aguinaldo. The action follows praise from Gen. Corbin and Secretary Root and reflects cabinet and MacArthur recommendations.
Gen Fitzhugh Lee warns amid Omaha banquet that patriotism must stay vigorous as the US shapes Cuba Philippines and Puerto Rico policy. He urges congress to decide Cuba’s future after pacification and predicts Cuban self rule with US support. New York April 1 Neil Gilmore dies Ballston N Y. Port Said reports Suez canal blockage by a credster. Aguinaldo praises courteous treatment by General Arthur in Manila and calls himself a prisoner treated like a guest.
Washington weeklong events outline a provisional district regiment under Col Emmet O Reill, a light artillery battery and two marine companies. General Dodge opens the exercises, Rev Frank Bristol delivers the invocation, sculptor Franklin Simmons is presented, John Tucker unveils the statue, McKinley gives a short address, and Senator Depew speaks. Veteran groups and delegations from the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, Army of the Cumberland and Loyal Legion attend.
London reports the British military authorities wish to see Poer general De Wet captured by forces akin to Funston. Lieut. Arthur H. Lee notes American soldier ingenuity and praises Funstonian ability, while warning De Wet could be executed if escape failed. Maurice Barrymore shows no improvement in Bellevue hospital. reporters cut from notices. Also Dallas reports the Beaumont district gasher strike reaches fourth event.
Tax rolls show the value of enslaved people in Georgia rising to 1 900 000 last year an increase of 19 00 dollars. The Missouri penitentiary reportedly houses an extensive historical prison library. An Arkansas senate bill to ban ferric operations within one mile of another was unanimously killed for feared impact on widows’ livelihoods.
Senator Hoar argues the last car is safest and rails under traffic last about 12 years. On sidings rails last longer. C. B Cole, a veteran railroad man with the inspection and weighing bureau, nears 79 and has spent years in rail service, yet has never seen a major wreck.
At Cavite on April 1 the gunboat Petrel suffered a fatal fire in the sail room as Lieutenant Commander Jesse Mims Roper attempted a rescue. He perished in the attempt while Seaman Patrick Tomer and others were overcome but survived. the crew and ship suffered injuries and the fire caused sail room destruction with minor overall damage.
St Petersburg reports suggest a Manchuria Russian China pact will be ratified in April. Yokohama sources note Japan plans war actions and prominent statesmen voice a hard line against China. A Sa-Man frontier report says Chinese forces repulsed an attack near the town.
Canastota reports say Mary Welch saturated her clothes with coal oil and lit a match to her dress after quarreling with William Welch. Neighbors found her burned and singing hymns as she died. Elsewhere Andrew Carnegie offered to fund a free Portland library if the city provides a site and maintenance income. In Wisconsin, Mississippi ice broke away causing damage to piers and the wagon bridge.
In Holland motor vehicles gain use and American cars gain favor. A Rome race pitted an automobile against an express train with the car winning the honors. The French postal service lags but plans a new electric vehicle system for postal delivery.
The Mississippi Matters page discusses editor illness suspending work, requests for Confederate brigade strengths at Gettysburg, details from Mobile Evening News on Barksdale’s brigade losses, and letters about memorial inscriptions. It mentions Mosby’s Rangers, John Allen, and Confederate reunion logistics with sponsors and maids of honor.
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