25 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1892
Page
1
Reports describe cholera outbreaks decimating towns and cities, military orders from India and isolation of infected horses in London, plus US weather, mining turmoil, and political moves. Also notes on emigration, banking failures, and notable deaths across continents.
Reports span from Oklahoma where LAWHEAD dies in Guthrie to a Persian cholera surge, a Delmar fire destroying much of the town, river drownings, a Germanic royal mismatch, and political shifts. Notable items include a New York cabinet list, Miss Lizzie Borden arrest hints, and racing records in Chicago.
Readings on trade from G. Den & Co. describe widespread effects on markets, with grain crops, corn, wheat, cotto n, and staples showing varied movements. Reports note railway interruptions, stock shifts, and imperfect receipts in several hubs. Kansas and Dakota show early signs of resilience, while New York and Philadelphia indicate steadier activity in groceries and textiles.
The narrative recounts Gen. Carnes's forces and miners at Coal Creek fighting near Fort Anderson. Casualties include Private Waterman of Memphis and Private Smith of Chattanooga, with several civilians wounded. Carnes’s troops capture Coal Creek after a night of engagement and escort trapped civilians and troops to safety in Knoxville.
The dispatch notes widespread concerns from Graxpess in London urging inspectors to isolate horses suspected of infection. It reports Gov. Bach of Arkansas gravely ill, high grade silver lead ore found near Little Rock, a destructive incident in Freedom Pennsylvania, and the spread of yellows to peach trees. It also covers dam-related farm issues near Oswego Kansas, American coin disputes in Montreal, and bridge and crime updates.
The United States charge d affaires in Constantinople warns of danger to five American missionaries after the Bartlett residence in Bourdour Konieh Asia Minor is burned following local permit refusals. The Sultan granted permission after legation petition citing treaty rights. Solicitor General Aldrich may present opinions to the department per statute and prior decisions.
George E. Irish of Coal Creek miners grievance committee fled Knoxville after claiming he quit Coal Creek to advocate peace. Reports say he aided miners by relaying militia movements and sent riders when lines were down. Gen Carnes arrests and hostage tactics emerge as the conflict widens.
In Griffin Georgia seven children left at home by Nathan Ellis and sister Silvia Baker died when their house burned after the parents and another adult went to church. The fire broke out around noon and rapid flames cut short the children’s cries for help. Investigators suspect arson as no one was seen in the house since noon.
Retained notes tell of a sheriff from Shelby county Aluim May who disappeared with several mourning people and jewels from Doering Robinson. A stamp and postmark were obliterated but a loss estimate reached thousands of dollars. Sheriff Slade of Pike county Ga was accidentally shot by Jack Sullivan during an arrest attempt. Slade died from chest wounds.
The Sheffield Alabama land, iron and coal syndicate, buying the assets for 50000 and assuming debts, met in Sheffield and elected J C Neely of Memphis president, Robert Looney manager, M A Shorr Nashville treasurer, J P Allen Sheffield secretary, and J B R Spruance Sheffield assistant secretary.
A Baltimore syndicate has purchased the Dismal Swamp canal for 10000 dollars in cash. The waterway links Elizabeth City in Virginia with North Carolina’s Pasquotank River and its construction was authorized by the Virginia assembly. The new owners plan timber land development and canal improvements.
The Louisville Louisville and Texas railroad sale to the Louisville and Nashville remains active. A dock at Algiers Louisiana near New Orleans suffered flood damage as the Mississippi washed away part of the union depot, causing an estimated forty thousand dollar loss.
A collage of humorous quips and light observations from multiple periodicals. Snippets touch on social satire, everyday life, and playful banter, featuring lines about holidays, fashion, dating, work, and small mischief in light, breezy prose.
Five men from nearby towns met at a hotel for a playful draw game. They penned telegraph excuses to their wives, including Europe plans, a burned bookkeeper, a drunk cashier, and Albany trips. The oldest closed with a wink: do not wait up.
A friend suggests a title for a story about a tale of death and dark fates. The narrator notes the final chapter hints at numerous killings and grim outcomes, prompting a morbid, atmospheric choice.
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