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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
1
A patchwork of overseas notes reports political moves in Pretoria, inauguration dates for Vale’s President elect, and diplomacy in Trieste. U S figures entertain guests in Europe while domestic turmoil and labor unrest ripple through Chicago, Seattle, and Dawson as wars, strikes, and legal notices color the week.
A tumult of terse notices lists recruitment progress for national service as the government signals a port reopening. Reports from Havana describe health and troop conditions, while a string of accidents, robberies, and legal issues across the United States and Europe fill the page.
Washington July 00 The secretary of the Dewey Home fund reports progress on subscriptions to purchase a home for Admiral George Dewey. A National committee meeting noted 700 dollars received from subscribers. total donors exceed 700. plans include a New York arrival date and prospects of broader contributions to fund Manila relief.
A Chicago jury case from Carroll County centers on a lynching related charge. The Illinois Supreme Court refused to overturn a verdict, asserting proof of intention and use of force in a plan to assault. Separate items note a 16 year old girl charged with poisoning her brother and a Tacoma railway executive discussing a half interest offer in Northern Pacific.
Dispatches from San Domingo July 3 describe a volatile situation as revolution leaders consider retirement and a possible presidency for a rival. Gov’t forces mobilize to defend property and stabilize finances while a Cuban mediation is anticipated. In Trieste, Admiral Dewey dodges explicit denial of a forthcoming German war. In Minnesota, cyclist Hansen vies to break the 100 hour 1,000 mile world record with early state mile splits.
The Shamrock's departure from the Clyde for New York is fixed for Tuesday with outfitting of the challenger completed by Monday and compass adjustments to enable an early start. Ingersoll's ashes laid to a bronze urn at Dobbs Ferry home, with the shes returned to the death scene.
Reports say six cases of yellow fever and three deaths at the Hampton Soldiers’ Home near Hampton Port. Government quarantine aims to halt spread as residents fear an outbreak. observers note additional fatalities at Seaport News and surrounding areas. Authorities say six cases and three deaths confirmed. strangers barred from the reservation. medical teams mobilized to prevent wider transmission.
The Harriman expedition returns on the George W. Wechter after a long voyage from Seattle visiting Alaska and Siberia. The scientific party gathered thousands of photographs and mapped new waters while documenting glaciers and landscapes. Several ports including Sitka and Port Clarence were visited as the crew compiled results and prepared reports for publication.
The Hancock reunion in Manila remains marked by parade scenes as Nebraska regiments arrive aboard the ship. Col Mulford presides over briefings, with Lt. Col. Catlin and Capt. Wheaton among the returning officers. One man, Private Richard Walph of Utah artillery, died of typhoid after leaving Manila.
Paris dispatch reports Maj. Esterhazy has refused to appear for testimony at the Pres tos trial. The defense had anticipated this move as part of the proceedings.
New York detectives probing the dynamite conspiracy involving Francis J. Curran made little headway by late last night. Authorities believe Curran had confederates plotting to blow up Metro Traction Co property at the car house near Second Avenue and Ninety-sixth Street. Curran refused to comment on his connection amid ongoing inquiries.
The Mississippi Rifles, a Jackson company, adopt a famed old name and aim for glory. Mississippi politics feature Gov. A J McLaurin’s U S Senate bid paving the way for a governor’s race with Longino leading, Crone Cruez in contention, and counties weighing preferences for the next executive.
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