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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
1
A garbled excerpt notes several vessels capturing a count of 25 and references poison and scent, with mentions of Persia, Marys elite, and a herd seen in the far northwest. The text is unclear with missing context and names.
A Restueky divorce case concluded with Boddenners record of the husband suffering a stroke and the wife rushing to hospital after an altercation. A man in South Dakota faced abduction claims from a distant girl ten miles away via telegraph. The text notes young couples prefer proximity to courtship.
Reports state a $275,000 fund in Philadelphia and New York has been sent to the insurgent army with heads of cities retaining it for military aims. Other items note steamship lines, immigration shifts, conscription fears, and broader political upheavals across the United States.
Detroit political figure Maron Pinense is nominated for governor of Michigan. The piece also notes speculative, satirical outcomes should the election go前ward, and includes unrelated remarks about the Marlborough duchess and a French loan to Russia.
The hottest region on earth lies along Persia's southwestern coast near the Persian Gulf where temperatures have stayed above 109 degrees in the shade for 40 days in July and August, rising to 130 degrees in the afternoon. This fact is noted as a small consolation to Americans enduring heat.
The Navy Department sought the fastest cross continent transfer time. One hundred men arrived at Norfolk from San Francisco by special train in four days and 23 hours, a record. Previously transfers used the Isthmus of Panama route and took 15 days.
The brig Manson engages in coastwise and foreign trade under a Tar American Volunteers guard post. Each port call sees the Ballington Booth ensign raised to the main topmast and left until sail cleared. Skipper Crapo aids the crew spiritually during visits.
The article surveys a string of international and domestic notes. It mocks Spracy for folly in relation to Cuba and praises Queen Victoria’s enduring reign. It cites a coroner's jury faulting a railroad for worker fatigue after a collision, previews ship name considerations, and reports on Laurier's reciprocity stance. It also notes X ray promising results for tuberculosis, Holloway prison satire, Jamieson’s South African exploits, and sugar bounty's lingering vitality.
Batesville adopts a letter from Attorney General Nash on 1230 Code relating to railroad passes for attorneys. Nash says regular retained attorneys may use a pass when part of compensation for services and must provide valuable information reports counsel and settlements that reduce court filings.
The Mississippi department reports widespread cotton damage from drought and heat with losses ranging from 25 to 50 percent. Early bales arrive earlier than usual while crops in some counties show severe withering. The Confederate Memorial Association charter issue is noted and corn and fodder gains are described amid ongoing drought.
The greatest revival in Charleston progresses under Rev. W. M. McIntosh with mis preaching described as powerful yet simple. Sr. Sqmith and Mr. Batte add to services as sinners convert and the congregation swells amid intense heat and dust.
T C Henry chief interne at Vicksburg State Hospital and son of Maj Pat Henry of Brandon died last week after a malarial fever illness. Interment planned in Brandon. In legal matters, Chancellor decided sheriff cannot seize exempt property of a negro for poll tax, contesting the attorney general position and setting up a likely Supreme Court review in October.
A full carload of cotton from the E C Smith gin at Arcola was hauled to Tireenville last week along the Percy branch of the Southern railroad. The Sardis district reports continual board of supervisors sessions this week to equalize assessments. Batesville hosted meetings Monday the 24th with a three day run then adjourned to Sardis on the 6th. Oxford voters approved bonds totaling 2000000 for a complete waterworks system with nearly unanimous support and only nine dissenting votes.
Mathew Irby, a young Black man, was arrested near Meridian last weekend and jailed on charges of burning his father’s residence and the home of Jota Love, a well known farmer.
The Georgia agricultural commissioner warns Mississippi and Georgia cotton farmers against a 100 percent price increase for cotton ties. He urges meetings to denounce the scheme and to explore methods to resist the price surge while the department investigates tie makers.
A chaotic week follows a spectacular stock manipulation by Chicago speculators who controlled key assets in New York and Chicago. The shock leads to widespread withdrawals, lower import values, and a volatile cotton market amid extreme heat and labor unrest across the nation. Economic indicators show reduced imports, firmer prices locally, and a broad attempt by trade groups to hold prices, while factory and mill activity contracts and job cuts rise.
A near riot broke out when two militia pickets faced a crowd near Keown Milling Co Works. Soldiers bayoneted a man’s leg after he failed to move swiftly, and threatened others before Company F arrived and restored order. Businessmen helped defuse the incident, leaving lasting resentment toward the militia.
Brazilian consul reports that Great Britain has acknowledged Brazil’s sovereignty over the island of Trinidad off Brazil after Portugal’s government award. The accord follows Britain and Brazil accepting Portuguese good offices.
A mob in St Irabriel assaulted and hanged three Italian men, Declan Marcayo Angelo Marcayo and Lorenzo Saladine, after battering the jail doors and dragging them to a stable. The sheriff moved the suspect to Mahia ville while townsfolk opened fire on the hanging bodies, ending the vigil.
Two Carollton relatives travel to Santa Fe after a shooting at a Bryan speech where W S Hemmingway was struck in the chest by a bullet. He lies unconscious with many in attendance advocating the Democratic ticket. Hemmingway is a noted Mississippi lawyer and related to prominent political figures.
Arrests last night of James McClure William Thomas and J I Talian disrupt a long running fraud network that used multiple firm names and bucket shop operations in several states. New York allies include William Mc Clure and Dr John Craig. The group allegedly stole about 730000 from victims through fake lotteries mining stock schemes and alleged Louisiana and Kansas City tie ins. They appeared before US Commissioner Klumphrey and were bound over for trial.
Bestox Harson Mich Aug 10 four men Frank Yerrington James Hatrick W M Maneke and Martin Mancing drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing in the lake. The bodies of Yerrington Hatrick and Manecke have been recovered.
A quiet week in Canton centers on Maj McKinley's letter of acceptance and planned speeches by May McKinley and Hobart. Ohio campaign opens with Sen Sherman and J. J. Foraker addressing a large Colum-bus meeting, focusing on finance and tariff. Portrayed as groundwork for the Republican message in the approaching campaign.
A recent Union Veterans Patriotic League address calls veterans to organize the United Veterans Patriotic League to back McKinley in the presidential campaign. The missive, signed by many former generals and officers, urges veterans to rally for a strong, constitutional government and to vote against perceived repudiation and financial ruin. Former President Harrison endorsed the effort during his visit to sign.
In Itabo insurgents raided the town destroying two huts and sacking stores. Ricardo Barpio Robado, a prisoner of war, was shot yesterday in Matanzas during the raid. The rebels conducted the attack as reported from the area with details of the raid and casualties.
A crowded Columbia and Dove gal electric railway car broke a gear wheel and plunged one mile outside Corempia into a creek. Five passengers were killed outright and two injured. many more seriously or fatally.
A cabinet council met at noon with Lord Salisbury presiding to consider the Irish land bill after Thursday night’s action by the Lords on amendments the government opposed. The Post notes the issue is the Parliament’s response to the bill and the cabinet’s planned discussion.
An excursion party on the River Spree near the city was shattered when a passing steamer rammed their boat. Four young women drowned as the vessel promptly sank while the group planned a dinner in a nearby wood.
A signatory group led by the duke of Abercorn and the marquis of Londonderry rejects claims amendments in the Irish land bill wreck the measure. In California Vinangi Crossetti and fiancée Walley Fienler were killed by Harvey Allender who shot them during a suburb walk and then killed himself.
In downtown Chicago on a sweltering night crowds greet William E Bryan with vociferous welcome. Democratic, silver and labor groups join mass demonstration, cheering Bryan from a hotel balcony as he appeals for common people support against European bondage and trusts.
William J. Beyea left Chicago for Pittsburgh by the Pennsylvania road at 1:20 last night. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan departed from the Clifton shortly after, after handshakes with many people, were driven to Union station with the Chicago reception committee, and secured berths in the regular sleeper. They retired as the train pulled out. Kon. Richard F. Bland, who will accompany Mr. Bryan to New York, left Chicago yesterday afternoon and will join the nominee at Alliances, Ohio, today.
Maj Ricardo Delgado of the Cuban army arrived in New York Friday with dispatches from Antonio Macen. Delgado says Maceo commands 10,000 well armed men. He carries two bullets in his right leg after a perilous journey from the Pinar del Rio coast to Key West in a 15 foot boat. Spaniards remain in fortified villages and refuse to fight.
A capital syndicate of £3,000,000 aims to begin coal operations within weeks. The merger, formed by leading London dealers, will be described as a measure to economize expenses and lower prices for large consumers, though its true aims may be to excuse and falsify the facts.
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