04 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1892
Page
1
Fragmentary report covers diverse topics: colonial consolidation with $5,000,000 capital, the USS Columbus launch in Philadelphia, political nominations, elderly death in New York, cholera concerns, and military actions. The garbled text mentions Wareham, Basia Ty cenate, and U.S. Treasury orders on customs.
A lengthy Senate conference on tariff and external business measures dominates sessions with the anti option bill tabled after a large vote. In the House, the World’s Fair tariff item prevails as the Senate reviews lingering provisions and a notable investigation is announced. Local and international notices include theater collapse in France injuring many but no deaths and a spate of financial and criminal reports across Europe and the United States.
Telegrams report the president signs the act authorizing a bridge over the Tennessee river at Deposit Ala Tuene notes Hof heimer syndicate efforts to gain whisky plant control in Kentucky collapse. New Orleans firm Bickham Movore fails with heavy liabilities. Kansas abduction cases alarm Anthony and Terrill. public debt declines 5,555 in July. cash in treasury 753,788,271.81. Six drownings near Red River mouth Ky. Apranaxa Lose dies of sunstroke in Little Rock. Mexican drought laborers flood El Paso offering work for board or 50 cents daily. river-bottom shanties noted. American Bar Association awards two gold medals to Field and Palmer for union sailors at Nanaimo. Homestead incidents lead to new charges for July 6 participants.
A Chicago Tribune letter from Marquis De Mores declares he seeks satisfaction after a June 5 article. The Tribune challenges him to a public 24 foot ring duel at Jackson Park under Queensberry rules with gloves, to be fought between May and October, under World's Columbian Exposition auspices.
A masked intruder with a six shooter compelled the woman cashier and her staff at the Bank of El Rene to surrender about ten thousand dollars from the vault and cash drawer. The robbers fled on horses toward the south, leaving residents alarmed and a posse to pursue. The incident is linked to the Dalton brothers by local belief.
Late Tuesday a severe rainstorm with heavy thunder and lightning damaged homes of Edward Heiler S B Delender Ebenezer Davis and Jeff Davis. Nine people were stunned including Dr Edward Caldwell James Ford and Mrs Sarah Patrick whose injuries are critical. Mrs Wm Gelten of Port Felton was knocked unconscious.
Charles H. Hardin died at 9:45 am after a final farewell with his wife. He served as governor of a western state, held various county and state roles, and supported education with property donations. His remains were to be buried temporarily on the old homestead near Mention.
Commercial outlook reports from a federal trade digest highlight varied activity across cities including Milwaukee Detroit and Pittsburgh. The piece notes weather disruptions easing, rising freight, and improving production while markets feel pressure from Western supply delays and foreign demand.
M r Powderly master workman of the Knights of Labor testifies before the Pinkerton investigators saying he has personal knowledge of violence by Pinkerton men and questions eight agents’ character including a wife killer, burglars, and arsonists. He says he gained admission to labor councils by deception. Separately two Carnegie Steel employment agents were mobbed by mill workers on South Diamond street for failing to operate a new railroad scale.
A bullfight in Las Lows Porest Mexico drew about 3000 spectators when matador Alberto Limestura slipped during a third pass and was gored by a charging bull. Three banderilleros rushed to aid, but the bull later fatally injured another worker before the crowd and officials intervened.
An odd collection notes color blindness rarity blue eyes and Maine is the only state name. It claims Uncle Sam's government needs 1,000,000 dollars every 24 hours to run. It adds simple compass lessons from moss on southern tree sides and sun exposure.
A description of Abyssinian marriage rituals shows no legal ties, with parental consent, dowry in goods, parade of supporters, and post wedding feasts. The couple’s ceremony ends with a holy communion and a long, communal, celebratory procession.
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