12 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
1
A sprawling bulletin lists diverse events from the era, including wartime naval observations near the Florida coast, a wheat embargo in California, drought damage in Kansas, and ships and troops stirring unrest in Honolulu. It notes political appointments, lifesaving stations, a Lausanne art theft, and numerous local incidents from fires to accidents across the United States and abroad.
Telegrams report 14 year old boys in Arkansas stabbing and slashing during a religious service with both expected to die, a steamboat explosion two miles below Cairo leaves ten missing and four badly burned, a pearl discovery uproar in White River, a Mississippi fugitive clashes with a deputy in Illinois, a Chicago human body destruction experiment claims a quick decomposition, world gold production for 1806 valued at 205 million with the US contributing over 100 million, a petroleum train derailment near Tibs Texas injures two and destroys a bridge section, jailing escape by Tunstill at Fayetteville Arkansas, Lightfoot killings in Coffee county Alabama, assassination of Sesom Casovas premier of Spain, and a deputy killed in Cleburne County Alabama. wildcatters marked as dead.
Senor Canovas del Castillo, Spain's prime minister, was assassinated at Santa Ageda amid baths and court travel. The Neapolitan assassin, named Michele Angine Golli by some, was arrested immediately. The tormented aftermath sparked cabinet reshuffles and debates on Spain Cuba policy as Emilo Agra Monte commented on potential independence movements.
Corinne gains 25000 life insurance on Jennie Kimball. Jean de Reszke invited to sing before the czar of Russia. Anon Held signs with La company in London earning 500 weekly with carriage and maid. Nasette Comstock to London as Sylvia in A Bachelor's Romance by John Hare. Gilmore band may tour under E. A Centurier. Sir Henry Irving to stage Peter the Great life in London next December. Bernhardt may essay Hamlet for the Prince of Wales.
At a state banquet in Saint Petersburg, Emperor William of Germany and Empress Augusta Victoria toasted Emperor Nicholas and Empress Maria. William pledged support to maintain peace, stressing unity among the four empires. The city celebrated with crowds, bread and salt at the landing stage, and a wreath laid at Alexander II’s tomb. The royals visited St Peter and St Paul fortress and opened a wing of the German Alexander Hospital before touring the Winter Palace.
A man in Pieldsborough near Trenton attacked his wife Anna Robinson 31 in bed on Saturday night, cutting her throat with a razor before slashing his own throat. She survives in hospital, while sisters are not implicated in the crime.
Reports from Washington County show cotton on the river banks best for Peart, with worms causing concern in some localities. A series of crimes, trials, and accidents include Pop’s murder case bail, a hanging in Brunswick, and a fatality from strangulation. Meridian notes the first bale of new crop shipped by Weems & Floyd, while other items cover train obstructions, escapes, and farm accidents.
A gasoline ignition caused a blast that burned three family members Saturday on East Maron Street. Mrs Veth suffered the most severe burns, with her husband and child also injured. all were treated at the Freeman Hospital. Mr Veth and a neighbor aided the injured until help arrived. The fire began when gas line fuel spilled in a coffee cup and a match was struck nearby.
The body found in the river near the Indiana street bridge has been identified as Thomas Monaghan, driver for Fireman Themes Monaghan. He suffered severe burns and multiple injuries, days after an explosion at the North Western elevator. The corpse was towed to Relatom's morgue on Adem street for examination.
Conomapy Stoives reports Col. Aug. William K Felts did not leap from Pike's Peak yesterday due to cloud and fog. He carried enormous aeroplanes to the summit. heavy clouds and a light snow halt the attempt. Fritz remains on the peak awaiting favorable weather to sail toward Colorado Springs twelve miles away. Large crowds witnessed the postponement.
Fragmented dialogue shows Spot’s master and various characters debating care, love, and marriage amid a cluttered scene. A weather, a dog, and a romance thread weave through the chatter, with hints of Lilian, Carpenter, and an aunt as relationships strain and resolve.
Fragmented narration recounts Emily Jones and Henry Goodman reuniting at 84 Wellington Place after a long separation. Howard Carpenter confesses misdirected romantic letters to Lilian Jones, revealing a comic mix up that ends with Emily and Henry renewing their past-affection and facing a shared future.
Fragmentary notes recount Jean Henri, famed tomiour major to Napoleon, who played 15 drums simultaneously with astonishing speed and harmony, creating a novel instrument effect. The passage also mentions humorous exchanges about travel on the P L D S railroad and six Moroccan naval academy students returning from Italy aboard Lepasty.
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