09 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
1
Fragmentary items discuss war implications including U S maritime power and Spanish tensions. Florida boasts high education enrollment and longer school terms. References mention Maceo and telephoning to Gen. Eyler, plus talk of library construction and future communication with machines.
The report notes Cuban insurgents asserting a 250,000 strong force while Spanish troops struggle to make headway in suppressing the rebellion. The claim may be exaggerated, but the central point remains that Madrid's forces are not achieving decisive progress.
Fragmentary report describes a sharp fight 12 miles from Flavana and suggests Span troops were roughly handled. The text implies a general desire for battleships and torpedoes to deter war, reflecting public interest in stronger naval forces.
In a decisive vote the Ohio Senate ends doubts about the fatal outcome of a current crisis. The move clears public uncertainty and signals a formal conclusion to the episode.
The record notes that Spanish abuses in Cuba are frequent and horrific enough to justify U.S. action in humanitarian terms, though the extent of exaggeration is acknowledged.
A fragment notes three hundred Holland colonists to settle on newly acquired Maryland land in the eastern region. It mentions immigration patterns and compares European powers, noting England’s position and shifts in European policy. It also jokes about hats and city size amid political talk.
A curio of Thomas Hughes' legacy shows how a writer of Tom Brown's School Days grew from a lawyer and judge into a celebrated man of letters. His hours shaped a work that unexpectedly yielded lasting literary influence.
Bombardment with steel gunfire is described as a financial luxury for war. A $195,000 gun and its charges imply rising costs and a perceived satisfaction in weaponry, prompting peace societies to rejoice at theAttainment of expensive warfare.
A Havana dispatch estimates the rebellion cost at 134 and argues that negotiation beats prolonged war while Castilian insistence on brute force ends debate. The Indianapolis Journal notes Indiana law changes on death penalty and lynching, and discussion touches foreign artists, European war opposition, and the Boers’ fight.
The Oxford Globe reprints a Southern States Exposition piece urging Mississippi to advertise its lands and products to attract settlers. It argues counties should fund first class displays and mail circulars describing climate, lands, schools, churches, and law to lift Mississippi’s profile nationwide.
Two massive boilers exploded at the Manters oil mill in Greenvill last week, killing all connected with the boiler and engine room except the chief engineer who is badly injured. The blast, caused by a dry boiler, charred bodies and left the ruins. insurance covers about 3000 dollars. The mill had been rebuilt after a prior fire destroyed the adjacent plant and caused heavy losses.
The Corinth Herald discusses pay or work demands for Black residents amid tax disputes and social disorder notes. A Ripley Advertiser piece reports cool weather delaying fruit crops and advocates establishing an evaporator plant to boost local economy and canned goods production.
The Northeast Mississippi Confederate memorials locate their hall at Blue Mountain Female College with war relics stored in a room furnished by the college. Mrs W. E. Berry, president of the Circle of the Daughters of the Confederacy, will supervise, identified with Gen M. P. Lowrey in local memory.
Hon John D. McInnis of Jackson reports the sale of 1 068 bales of penitentiary cotton at about seven cents per pound through Greenville and New Orleans buyers. Discussion grows that Gov McLaurin will call an extra legislative session to fund a new Capitol while regional papers urge simple, practical plans. The Carrollton Conservative urges farmers to reduce cotton acreage and diversify, targeting merchants and lenders for change.
Detroit April 4 Supreme president of the American Protective Association urges state councils to send representatives to the upcoming Washington meeting to pledge reforms. He opposes Congress Morse’s anti church proposal and defends reforms while warning against partisan use of the order. The report also notes Bradstreet records show a record first quarter of 189? business failures in the United States and Canada with liabilities reaching billions.
In EPL April 4 report 23 Ed Polea ex Nikicots Central railroad worker in New City murdered his wife Myrtle Green and mother-in-law Mrs McMallen and then attempted to kill himself by leaping before an eastbound freight train. A crowd gathered at the jail before Mayor McGill spoke promising Polea would die of his injuries. Polea was moved to Decatur for safekeeping as the jail is heavily guarded and reporters are barred.
Congressman Watson of Ohio filed a bill calling for a 24 000 monument in Washington to honor private sailors and non commissioned officers and enlisted men of the navy in the late war. He notes many memorials exist for army and naval officers while common soldiers lack commemoration.
In Caracas President Crespo orders a bronze column to honor U S citizens who sided with Venezuela in the first struggle. In Washington the river and harbor bill nears ten million dollars. In Boonville a cloudburst raises reported deaths to sixteen. In Lassine paralysis halts Mrs Sabin at a speech. In Denver a wealthy missing heiress raises fears of foul play.
The Weekly Review notes price stability yet cautious demand as spring buyers reduce stocks. It cites slow distribution of crops, falling wool prices, and hopes for sowing progress. signals potential shifts in steel and textile sectors and wary imports.
The city newspaper cites statements by M Taylor who recently arrived after three years in Havana. He describes rumors of severe tortures and says witnesses from Maranas and other areas corroborate acts by certain figures. The account suggests widespread cruelty and calls for documentation from Cuban authorities.
Fresh James urges strict action on rail crime aboard the St Louis and San Francisco line. He warns robbers seek money and proposes armed guards on trains to deter incidents.
A violent blast at the Giles mine near Ward on April 4 killed three men James Vormert Matt Branson and Kant Rice and left two workers injured Jack Gallagher and Louis Smith. About 50 parcels of giant powder were taken into the mine and exploded at the bottom of the shaft. This is the fourth fatal explosion at Giles mine.
Demerrets from Sevots Ma request fair representation at the Nevada state convention. Multiple township meetings select delegates to the county event to choose delegates to the state convention. Solid silver delegations back Gov W J Stowe as delegate-at-large to Chicago Walker Harwood Sebeil City. County convention aims to support free coinage at one ratio.
The voyage Robin Hood bound for Lisbon carried Captain Dingle and his two small children after the father died mid Atlantic. The two children survived eight days aboard with the body before rescue by the British schooner Janzinz and towage to port.
The report chronicles congressional proceedings on appropriation bills and reforms. It notes senators debating pay for interned individuals, public finance, and territorial policy as well as elections and municipal matters.
Representative Dusforder reports from the Immigration Committee on the Stone bill to inspect immigrants. The aim is to enforce existing laws and future restrictions, noting foreign population effects and claiming many recent arrivals lack morality and self support, while the bill adds no new excluded classes.
Dittman and Voneiff wholesalers say Havana tobacco will face price increases due to war. Havana prices have risen about 20 percent in six months as supply tightens and inferior grades fill gaps in speculation.
Experimental notes suggest fattening hens yields tender juicy meat but should be done quickly to avoid quality loss. Turkeys struggle under confinement at any age. Bone and shell growth need calcium, while millet offers valuable small-grain feed for young birds and thickens feed efficiency.
The Treasury Secretary writes to Kentucky Democratic chairman Long declining to enter the race for the presidential nomination. He cites duty to his public office, the party’s principles, and the careful time commitment required, saying his continued service and policy focus should guide the party’s choice.
Gen Grosvenor explains a plan to tally unelected delegates from states including New York New Jersey Texas Oklahoma and South Carolina to reconcile totals. He notes April will see about 155 more McKinley delegates elected and May could push total McKinley delegates to around 450 with more to come.
Fire at Alonzo McDonald’s Buffalo NX leased stables destroyed nearly twenty horses. Oil stove explosion in a cleaners’ room started the blaze. 30 horses were housed, Red Gothard and Blue Hird among the fatalities.
The Fried richsruhe circle and press back Prince Bismarck as a crisis leader. Fraas Leon bach displayed portraits of Bismarck and Wilhelm I while experts debate if the aged statesman will be summoned to steer the empire through a looming danger. German explorer Eugene Wolf warns of tensions with France and Africa risking upheaval.
A night raid on the Tredaxell farmhouse near Eumttebarz leaves father injured by a blow, son shot in the arm, and a younger child knocked down. The mother and two daughters flee to safety. thieves flee when discovered. Public outrage and possible lynching threats rise in Indiana. Separate note reports statewide winter crop statistics show a decline in acreage and condition due to unprotected young wheat and harsh weather.
United States minister to Turkey Alexander W. Terrell arrived aboard the Fuerst Bismarck from the Mediterranean. He answered all questions about his mission with I’ve absolutely nothing to ar and refused to discuss Constantinople politics or the Armenian question. He plans to visit his Texas ranch after completing preliminary talks in Washington.
Mrs. S F Judson of Atlanta fell from a veranda at Macon after arriving from Florida. Her neck broke in the fall and she died. she was prominent in Atlanta society and known for her work. The page also notes regional crime, politics, and local events, including a wreck and public notices.
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