27 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
1
The Lexing ton Massachusetts celebration marks the first glebration since ISS. Tax president to be absent in Washington for naval review and World's fair opening. Reports include orange trees in Pasadena, a Supreme Court notice on hearings, rail and church news, and various international and local incidents.
A burst of reports recount a major blaze in Osage City and other disasters. Wrecks near Milwaukee and Norfolk claim lives while a trestle fall injures several in West Virginia. Major political moves include appointments by Attorney General Olney and a looming change in land office officials.
Telegram items report the remains of Mrs W S Hancock located in St Louis and outline financial and legal news across the United States including a $2008 verdict against J H Stone in Spokane, timber cutting charges, bank loans, and a backcountry cattle strike in Arkansas.
A fierce cyclone tracked thirty miles south east from Jasper County destroying a negro settlement and killing and injuring many residents. Homes, cabins, and crops were ruined while livestock perished and telegraph and rail lines suffered extensive damage. Rescue efforts faced heavy obstacles as wounded civilians and trapped families awaited aid.
Philadelphia reformers led by Wayne McVeigh express mixed satisfaction with President Cleveland's allotment of offices since his inauguration at the annual meeting held Thursday evening. They criticize the distribution while noting some progress.
R G Dan & Co publish weekly trade review noting monetary woes overshadowing gains in New York markets. The report cites rising exchange rates, speculative freight shipments to Canada, and uncertain forecasts for Indian and European goods, with coal and metals prices easing but general trade unsettled.
The president and cabinet pledge to use all powers to maintain public credit and the gold to silver parity. They deny plans to redeem treasury notes except in coin and promise orderly policy amid recent ill advised legislation and market strains.
Fire swept the pump station at the Vie foot level of the Texas Silver Far shaft Ya 2 belonging to Batte Poston Mining Co. on April 12. Miners Edward Pascoe Richard Andrews S E Rovetta Frank Gerard Richard Trembath Thomas Gray James Nattia Antonio Beara Evan Peaghs escaped as dry timbers burned quickly. The blaze started from a lamp explosion amid shelves of lighted lamps. Water is being directed into shaft No 1 to extinguish the ore and recover bodies. property damage will be considerable.
The "Wid John Ball" steam locomotive traveled from Lima to Plymouth on a day-long schedule visiting Delphos Van Wert Fort Wayne Columbia City Warsaw and Plymouth. It ran 15 to 20 mph despite a blizzard, reaching 110 pounds of steam during the trip. Tomorrow it reaches Chicago Union Depot for a contrasting display against modern power.
Police recovered several bodies after a Thursday disaster at the Cred beach. Michael Dwyer was found washing ashore around 5.0 am, followed by the bodies of George Urecy and others farther north near the waterworks. The search continued along the coastline with more casualties located shortly after dawn.
A carpenters strike at the World’s fair grounds leads to guarded gates and union demands. About 410 workers would be affected as 1500 union members voted unanimously to strike, with many workers in Jackson Park facing unemployment amid the dispute. A related political meeting in Chicago protests an extradition treaty with Russia, urging public opinion against ratification and calling for action by President and Senate.
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