02 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
1
The week brings reports from Europe and the Americas. Notes on Spain Madrid policy on Cuba tariff autonomy and the mixed Cuban-Spanish commission clash with U S and British trade data. Trials in Chicago and Mexico City reflect legal upheavals.
The treasury reports receiving 19,645.29 in cash from the Union Pacific appropriation committee for railroad purchase costs and turning over the same amount in bonds from the sinking fund. Separately, San Francisco and Puget Sound gamblers plan large hotels and gambling from St Michaels to Juneau, as other items note a series of legal cases, consular reports, and naval updates.
Mrs Canoreye Anne a 70 year old resident near Leavenworth Kansas was found dead in her home on the 26th with marks on her neck indicating choking. Other notes report a mix of incidents and labor disputes across states including railroad payroll restorations, mining strikes, and accidents.
Judge Robert Powell voided a Canton Building and Loan Association contract with Richard Leonard ruling fixed premiums and unlicensed operations violated the charter and usury laws. Leonard regained possession, while the association faces potential further actions and a statewide blow to Mississippi building and loan groups.
A blast near Chesterfield Indiana and nearby towns leveled homes and killed or injured residents. The explosion tore apart structures, blew a waterline hole, and sent debris across miles. Injured include Maron Mansey and Jem Maguire. one man fatally. Canvassing of votes follows recent state election. governor and lieutenant governor results pending legislative canvass.
W Laishaw ex justice of the peace is wanted on a warrant sworn by George Jackson alleging a bribe offer to juror Clarence M Hoya in Goddard murder case second trial. Latshaw surrendered to Justice O W Krueger and was released on bond signed by his brother Ralph Latshaw one of Goddard's counsel.
Indictments name John H. Flan agen Fire Alarm Flagagan and architect A W Elsour for attempting to bribe a senate clerk to destroy a St Louis civic federation school bill board during winter session. J Henry Baer faces perjury in the Ed Mckenzie case. News reports cover a fatal burn of Isabella Comanaky, embezzlement charges against Edwie W Feeneh, and a Rome dispatch on British French clashes.
Dunn's Commercial Review reports renewed wheat export strength and heavy cotton shipments, with imports lagging. Wheat futures rise to 1.00 for November while cotton declines to 5.51 cents. Prices in wool and iron shift, with ongoing large orders and mixed manufacturing demand. Failures total 2 in the week, versus 900 in the prior year.
The Arbuckle Coffee Co and Woolson Spice Co fight has driven U S coffee sales higher than a year ago. Rio No 7 sells at nine cents a pound and both sides have slashed prices. Brokers note doubled weekly sales amid abundant green coffee stock.
New York on November 27 reports renewed demand for December wheat futures after weeks of weak markets. The option briefly hit 1000 cents a bushel as shorts were squeezed and higher cable quotations aided early gains.
The Purdue experiment station in Hamlet Stark County reports a sugar beet raised from seed yielded 20.9 percent sugar with a purity of 84.5 percent. The beet, grown under station directions, is described as the best sugar beet ever raised in Indiana.
A mother laments constant cares of a crying infant in bed urging quiet and peace. She fears the dark wind and seeks relief as the child’s needs disrupt her exhausted hours. The piece reflects maternal fatigue and the weight of caregiving.
Six boys at a New England school decide to run away to sea after stealing books and papers. Ralph and Jerry fear nothing as they investigate a burglar in the principal’s house, alarm villagers, and uncover a wider crime. Two burglars are captured, others flee, and Ralph earns a new reputation as brave rather than a coward.
A wife bakes a cake to please her husband James who vows to eat as much as he can. He hides a bet with Brown to prove he is heavier, consuming the cake to win the wager planned for that evening, leaving her happy then shocked.
The article compares jewel values across crowns with the British crown jewels valued around $1.8 million while Portugal’s crown is about $4.5 million. It notes the Sultan of Jahore wearing diamonds valued at no less than $12 million on state occasions.
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