26 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1897
Page
1
The report details exiled anarchists leaving England for America, Costa Rican coinage notes, and varied international items. It mentions the Belgica voyage, agricultural forecasts in Europe, tax stamps contracts, and upcoming National Letter Carriers association convention in San Francisco.
In Tacoma Washington on the Ith a report notes Mazamas burned the big May pole atop Mount Tacoma. Oscar Brown of Cle Eium risked his life to reach the summit five years ago.
Telegraphic items report a West Virginia gang attacked a Glenwood Ohio picnic injuring several and scattering attendees. Other notes describe crop losses in Todd County Kentucky a barn with 2000 bushels of wheat toppled a large loan shortage in New Jersey a Kentucky riot death and various local incidents across Alabama Georgia Kentucky Arkansas and Costa Rica seeking gold coinage under a new Costa Rican system.
Thousands of Grand Army of the Republic veterans and friends pour into Buffalo for the thirty fifth annual encampment. Estimates put attendance between 15,000 and 20,000 with 245 rail specials plus hundreds of regular trains arriving by Tuesday. Notables include J Cory Winans and Daniel Ross. Camp Jewett set to open at four this afternoon with three hospital tents. Rene Post Noos of Williamsport first to quarter a veteran at Camp Jewett. Leaders discuss attendee origins with Pennsylvania leading, New York third, and New England contingent smaller, amid expectations of large regional turnout.
A Republic dispatch notes a broad rise in business across St Louis with estimates showing as much as a fully 20 percent gain in most sectors. Retail shops like hat and cap stores report strong sales while groceries and hardware firms also expand. interstate brokers and local merchants credit widespread demand and rising consumer confidence.
Commissioners from Britain, America, and Denmark arrived in Seattle en route to San Francisco to report on the sealing investigations tied to late summer patrols. Dr. Jordan and others discussed results, ship movements, and the impact on the Alaskan fisheries and ongoing trade routes along the Asiatic coast.
The British steamer Bermuda with Captain List and crew faces quarantine violations. Jamaica arrival reveals 12 crewmen held after a ship slip maneuver. Capt Murray of the Her nila sentenced to £100 and eight days imprisonment. The Bermuda is to be sold by British authorities.
A raft carrying five children aged six to ten capsized near Cherry Street breakwater yesterday afternoon. Rescue boats arrived quickly but five youths drowned. three bodies were recovered and identified. The improvised raft, used to ferry workers, capsized in deep water about 100 yards from shore.
Paris reports say official circles favor keeping the wheat import duty. Premier Meline has not made a special statement, though Le Temps notes study of the issue. The agriculture ministry shows no intent to suppress or lower duties.
Merchant policeman Charles Hemminger surprised burglars in the Isaac Carter & Sons savings bank basement in Castos Ohio. The attacker's companion opened fire and Hemminger wounded one burglar who died later at the hospital. Authorities found abundant tools and explosives, suggesting professional burglars.
report from Pittsb urgh Aug 24 describes clashes and marches by coal miners in Camis Benak and nearby camps. strikers threaten more evictions and rail blockades as negotiations stall. Farmers aid camps with provisions while authorities prepare to handle marches under Judge Gof rulings.
A Navy officer travels to Pennsylvania to study petroleum grades for torpedo engine fuel. If successful, a new oil engine will power a torpedo boat under construction, aiming to save space and boost fuel capacity and steam-turbine inspired power.
San Francisco August 2 The last California expedition to the Alaska gold fields sails August 2 aboard the steamer Navarre to Dawson City in about eight days escorted by the California Alaska Navigation and Commercial Co. The Navarre carries 75 passengers and two physicians accompany the party to monitor health.
San Sebastian reports August 22 that the premier and war minister will conduct affairs without party ties. He says he will work with Gen Weyler and may examine the Cuban question further in November.
The principal Treadwell mine on Douglass Island Alaska plans to double plant capacity amid 7,000,000 tons of ore seen. The announced mill will surpass South Africa’s 28 stamps, mining at cost of Gra tus and yielding $129,009 per month in output.
Railroad men report a young weekly immigrant settled above Hobo in Coahoma last spring. He arrived by covered wagon with supplies and is building a home while clearing land heavily infested by weeds. The story highlights rail workers’ faith in his future success in the Delta.
Mone ty thane and state law officers pursue a complex case involving Nordman and a deputy collector riven to withhold funds. A Tucker county murder and a public shooting spree disturb the region as courts and police comb through embezzlement, violence, and local scandal across multiple towns and counties.
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