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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
1
A wide sweep of international notes describes uprisings in Camber near Paleoire the movement of prisoners in Santiags and empires shifting power. It notes Sagasta pressuring Cortes for peace talks while Meos Geli dies in London and various royal and colonial actions unfold across Madrid Washington and Berlin.
Capt. Evaxs defends his temper against critics and praises July victory. Reports discuss Spain’s ongoing surrender terms, censorship at Ponce, and shifts in leadership. Fire in Chicago kills six, injuries twelve. accidents and royal era politics follow.
The cabinet approves Spain's reply to the United States on peace terms and expects Washington to accept. A telegram will be sent to Senor Leonor Castillo as the government anticipates immediate suspension of hostilities upon U S approval.
The United States and Spain exchange formal messages over explanations requested by Madrid. President McKinley reportedly ignored proposals to cede Puerto Rico as compensation and to delay deciding on the Philippines. The exact American reply remains undisclosed but deemed insufficient to delay main policy decision.
The army reports Ernest's Brigade leading the advance center at dawn with two batteries supporting. Elements of Yeary's division move left toward Adjuntas. Troops convoy Gen Brooke's transport along the coast road through Salinas to Arroy. Communication with Gen Brooke pending. Col Rice may command the Sixth Massachusetts.
Dispatches from Porto Rico report American forces seized the Fajardo customs house after a garrisonless defense and artillery-supported advance on Guayama. Seventeen Spaniards were killed as they withdrew to Alturas. Generals remain active with movements toward Yauco and Maogan, while Brooke moves north and Schwan advances with infantry and batteries.
Soldiers arrived on transport No 1 from Santi age with sick and wounded. They were taken to the post hospital and few are in serious condition. No fever cases aboard and about 1% left for Washington barracks are convalescent. Also noted is the start of the United Garment Makers of America convention with about sixty delegates, many women. Two German tourists, Zoll and Burbeck, were killed attempting to ascend the Dreised Usterspits in the Delc mite Alps.
A secretary released correspondence about a sortie from Admiral Samp, with discussion of public reaction and the channeling of telegrams through the Navy Department. The documents show conflicting views on responsibility and possible misinterpretations of events.
Haieras and the SoS report on the steamer Wathe search for La Kourgorne victims. About 60 of the expedition's members were found, with many bodies recovered near a distant wreck site. The Hiawatha and other vessels continued the grim work while weather allowed. The first recovered body was Eugene Dobuss of Montreal.
Lieut Hobson A5N received a costly sword at a local hotel reception for the Merrimac hero. Miss Arnold of St Louis asked to kiss him. Capt Constantine, head of the Yukon Northwest Mounted Police, has returned to Ottawa to prepare an official report and declines to discuss mining or gold output.
English language dispatches indicate Spain will accept the American terms with reservations on details such as the timing and method of evacuation from Cuba and Puerto Rico. The final Spanish position was received late and may be presented to the president before tomorrow's cabinet meeting.
Early this morning a mob sought to liberate three African American army laborers incarcerated in Tampa Florida. An armed guard ordered restraint but the mob fired on the jail. A volley from the upper story struck the crowd and several were wounded. the raid failed and rescuers carried the wounded away.
Wrecking steamer Pomomac arrives at the scene of the July 5 battle and has visited the Cristobal Colon. Wreckers report Pomomac in very bad shape and fear salvage is impossible. Auxiliary gunboat Vixen returns to Guantanamo Bay from San. No further vessel movements noted in Rumsican Geet.
Reports describe ongoing military actions and civil strain as forces push toward San Juan. Miles and American forces gain ground daily while diplomacy stalls and plans to secure the capital proceed amid shortages and resistance.
Captain Lamar, connected to the late United States Johnsens line, commanded a small signal service party under Lieutenant Lane near Adjuntas. The two-man rear guard held off Spanish regulars as Americans approached, causing the Spaniards to surrender before reinforcements arrived. Lamar, from Mississippi, arrived in the city in 186, earlier serving in the post office department.
Wasmixatoy August reports typh fever spreading in army camps and prompting action from the War Department. Surgeon General Stern and General issued a circular reaffirming April guidance on camp sanitation, food and soldier welfare, noting ongoing failures to follow sanitary rules.
The Madrid correspondent says Spain’s cabinet accepted American explanations without delay but will follow the constitution strictly. Direct negotiations are doubtful as authorities differ on constitutional interpretation.
The article reports heavy rain and flooding harming corn and fruit crops in North Mississippi. It notes deteriorating conditions, damage to gardens, and rotting peaches, with wide impact on agriculture and local livelihoods. Also covered are wartime veterans, local officials, railroad actions, bank reserves, and the progress of regional projects in Jackson and Corinth areas.
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