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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1896

Page

1

Washington Notes and International Dispatches

August crop data indicate wheat output near 60 million bushels with conditions down to 74.9 from July. Reports cover counterfeiting in silver dollars, a Holyoke plan to unseat Hevan, Knights of Labor talks, Li Hung Chang safety rumors, and Nansen expedition notes. Also listed are railway accidents, typhoid fears in Paris, and other scattered items from Washington to China.

Washington T of Agriculture Kansas H. Mirorr Department United States Hevan McKinley Reme Knuights of Laborittee Vleas Knights Neral Department Inrstant John W Interior Department

Championship racing feats and violent incidents span nationwide

Reports cover three straight track championships in Detroit and Louisville with record times, a fatal knife attack in Owens, Michigan, a hotel fire at Manhasset, and a series of disasters from floods in Nicaragua to a rail wreck in Ravensworth Virginia. The week shows heat deaths in New York, labor strife in Cleveland, and political maneuvering over silver coinage and electors.

Tom Cooper Luisville Arthur Jardinerole Lancert Port Wayne Ind Robert J Gronex Russell Owens Mich Russell Deen United States Canada Cleveland Brown Company Manhansett Long Iland Rama Atlantic Nicaragua Jigua United Sates Tee F. F. W Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Washington Ravensworth Somersord Navasota Tex National Retail Butchers’ Protective Association Denver Col Armour Packing C Armour Company Montpetier Ida Jackson Pieraten Bryan McKinley Sig Jonx Miliar Royal Academy London Travis Sharp Talomonie Heatington Yeas T. E Watson Ile Fe Sewall Campaige Mottan Ross Shas Persia Teheran Natonal Negro Democratic League Chicapo Petatch New York Joux Twomrsox Jay Leonard Sandusky Owensboro Chicago Thomas A. Moran Sound Money Turse Wheeling W. Va State Committee Louisville Campments

Destructive incidents and deaths span regions and times

Reports recount a church meeting near Grayson Kentucky killings in a horse traders fight near Grayson four men died and two wounded Spicer sold whisky. desperadoes Bill and Bob Christian arrested at Salisaw Oklahoma Territory. Drowning deaths at Mobile Bay Madison and New York wife murder suicide. Fire in New York six story building killed several. Bank Duluth closed by heavy withdrawals.

Arach Grayson Spicer Harrison Brothers Whitt Derery Mamsmat McLamnone Bill Bob Christian Salisaw I. T Oklahoma City Aniane Wacken Viola French Margaret Curry Dog River Mobile Bay Aton Dixkuemas New York Rockford Jons Russert Owassee Mich Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Ravensworth United States Canada Tax Security Bank of Duluth Minn Capital Madison Wis Murray Fields

Treasury Hallmarks Struggle for Funds in Mississippi

Treasury near empty the state treasurer confirms. He explains warrants payed in order of presentation due to lack of funds, outlines bond proceeds and disbursements, cites ad valorem receipts as future aid, and notes twelve counties unpaid on common school funds with December as probable clearance point.

Treasury Commercial Appeal Stave Tommen Bonuse Senate Committee House Senate Finance Committee

Drought Persists as Water Feeds Stock and Crops

The week ending August 10 shows continued drought across much of the state with only scattered beneficial showers. Cotton picking remains general but production is shrinking due to drought, corn is short and in some areas a total failure. Military sentiment rises in Holly Springs as Capt. James B. McDowell mobilizes local material to form a National Guard company for the next Iloxi encampment.

Grand Lodge of Knights and Ladies of Honor Jackson Iworge C. Myers Holly Springs J. T. Gabbart Senatobia R. (. Kelly Port ‘Iibson L. T. Smith Holtos Grag Mra J. D. Ligon Gloster Juta DD. Mridges Brandywine W. . Jobmon Tyre Grand Guardian T. J. Biewell McCool Grand Sentinel Mra A. A. Caulfield T. J. Wood Starkville Grand Orator S. Il Pryor Earl Jenkins M. P. Gregory Grand Lodge W. T Suke W. E. Mall David McDowell Drouth National Guard James BR. McDowell St. Thomas Hall Jolly Springs Iloxi

Fire attempt at Burnsville mayor's office

An arson attempt occurred at Burnsville around midnight when a coal oil soaked wall was ignited. The fire was quickly discovered near the depot where a crowd had gathered for the midnight train, and the flames were extinguished. Authorities seek the culprit.

Burnsville Noclew

Tragic shooting near Clarksdale ends two lives

In the Elkhorn plantation area four and a half miles west of Clarksdale last evening about seven o clock L Howard was killed and his father J M Howard mortally wounded in a family quarrel. The estranged wife witnessed the deadly three minute shooting in which a brother-in-law and possibly the father-in-law were also affected.

Clarksdale Elkhorn Plantation L. Howard J. M. Howard

Women donate site for hospital annex on Manship avenue

Mrs. George W. Carlisle of Jackson gives a prime Manship avenue site to the Cottage Hospital ladies. The lot is ample for the project and subscriptions are near sufficient to begin erecting the needed buildings. A substantial portion already is in hand and progress continues bravely toward the remaining funds.

George W. Carlisle Jackson Cottage Hospital Manship Avenue

Paderewski’s collapse cancels early next season shows

Paderewski’s health collapse forces cancellation of all engagements for the early part of next season. The famed pianist faces a serious outlook and is temporarily a nervous wreck. Violinist Yanze speaks simply of preferences and humor, hoping for quiet water and a fish line with no politics.

Paderewski Yanye

Battle Between Brown Hoisting strikers and returning workers

In a pitched clash at the Brown Hoisting Works nine workers returning home faced a group of ten striking laborers. Four men were shot. two fatally, including George Plumb and George Larsen. Injured were Al Caldwell Mixley and others. The melee lasted about three minutes with around thirty shots fired, amid ongoing militia and police protection since the strike began.

Cleveraxe George Plumb Brown Company George Larsen al Caldwell Mixley Brown Tronche Wade Park East Madison Streets Lab Brown Works

Yaqui Indians Executed After Raid Captures

Three Yaqui Indians captured after the raid on the 12th were taken by Mexican soldiers and shot. They acknowledged links to the raid but claimed force from their chief. Other Lodians in prison face possible similar executions as Mexican authorities boast of suspects. Cavalry and infantry efforts press Yaqui bands near Santa Cruz and Calabasas. A U S cavalry force heads toward Nelate with Fort Crittenden units. a band of about thirty Yaquis was reported near Soavita. Ranchers report Indian bands scouring range country and driving cattle.

Nogates Arie Metian Nogales Santa Cruz Impetiatel Calabasas United States Cavalry Fort Grant Neate Fort Crittenden Raza Soavita Te¢Range

Soldiers Sent to Pacify the Yaqui Indians Near Arizona

A company of infantry moved to Hueyavi Thursday evening to intercept Yaqui Indians camped there. They found 25 Indians had been present, but left hours earlier as fires burned out. Cavalry pursued toward Oro Blanco, aiming to halt the Indians near the Nogales region. authorities suspect the group is fleeing toward Mexico or a US rendezvous near the Pajarita mountains.

Novates Ariz Huevavi Oro Blanco Nogales Mexico United States International Los Pajarita Mountains

Floods in Bombay region drown hundreds and wash railway away

A Bombay dispatch reports devastating floods from the Kistan river. Two hundred people drowned when a boat sank near Tatara. Extensive property damage and homelessness follow as water overflows wash out seven miles of the Hyca Habad railway.

Bombay Kistan Tatara Hyca Habad

The Durrant Case Fate and Insanity Appeal Trend

In Las Fuaxcraco on August 14 observers say if the supreme court rules against Theodore Durrant, supporters will retry the murder case on insanity grounds. They allege Durrant was ill for six weeks before the Blanch Lamont murder at Emanuel Baptist Church and was delirious during that period.

Las Fuaxcraco Supreme Court Theodore Drurrant Blanche Lamont Emanuel Baptist Church Durrant Minnie Williams

Rules to curb illegal pension board practices issued

Assistant Secretary John W. Keyoolda issues rules to require full participation of pension board examining surgeons in each case. Certificates must name present members. applicants may defer if only a partial board is present and sign to be examined later. Rules take effect Oct 1, 1994, to curb fraud and improper fees.

Waanixaros Pension Boards John W. Keyoolda Interior Department Bureau of Pensions Byron A. Ivermore Third New York Cavalry Heresa le Justice Rernerds

Arbitration Talks Advance on Venezuela Boundary Dispute

Secretary's dispatch to Sir Julian Paunceforte and the Galisbery plan dominate the Commons debate as officials predict a final agreement by December. The exchange signals progress toward an exhaustive arbitration of the Venezuela Galanae controversy with hopes for an equitable settlement.

Wasurxeros Iney Julian Paanecefote Huntieh House of Commons Britain Lord Galisbery Balfour Foreign Office State Department Halfears William Harcourt Olney

Nansen Explains Why Pole Reach Eluded Him

Dr Nansen says Fram drifted west to Spitzbergen and blocked by pack ice and lack of dogs prevented reaching the north pole. He notes warmer waters below and describes the arduous land voyage with a winter spent in a storm house on Franz Joseph Island.

Franz Joseph Island

North and South American Transportation and Express Grew Authorized

Minister Baker reports both Costa Rica and Nicaragua granted to the International North and South American Transportation and Express a U.S. citizen corporation authority to operate in those nations. Concessions were offered to promote the enterprise. The company aims to extend North American trade into Central and South American ports.

Wasnixetox Baker Managua Department of Estate

Bryan Candidate to Seek Rest on Sea Voyage

Alex Troup of the New Haven Union says Bryan plans a ten day rest after urging by his campaign manager. He will sail on a yacht to avoid attention and ensure absolute rest.

New Haven Coon Alex Troup The New Haven Union New York Bryan Bryan Cisg Troup Negan Noose

Deliberate attack on Foreman Ames Morley at No Tt quarry

A Berea report states George Kowaskenski assaulted Foreman Morley with a shovel in the quarry, then tried to drown him. Morley was thrown into a creek. Kowaskenski was arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill.

Creverasp Berea O Saye Ames Morley No Tt George Kowaskenski Morley Mowaskonak Vo Ki

A Plea Thereto and a Panther Killings Report

A bizarre Southern Gleanings item describes Miss Julia Moore a 16 year old girl from West Palm Beach mauled by a panther while hiding in shrubbery during a school dance outing near Lake Worth post office. The incident leaves her severely injured with little hope of recovery. The section also reports various other accidents crimes and weather notes across Alabama Florida and Tennessee.

Julia Moore West Palm Beach Acoid Regin Lake Worth Post -Freet Miss Moore Mina Moore

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