06 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
1
The document presents an annual address from President Whinley to Congress outlining policy priorities and national concerns. It frames legislative goals, economic aims, and governance priorities for the current session, signaling potential upcoming actions and debates.
President presents a comprehensive review to Congress highlighting China relations, relief efforts for legations during the Boxer siege, aims for equal trade, imperial reforms, and a call for peaceful, just international conduct. He covers Alaska, the Philippines, Samoa, Cuba, Panama, and shipping subsidies as well as domestic reforms.
The Castellane millions case saw trustees Dittmar and Motrvahd before Justice Lewentritt seeking to bar payments to the Count and Countess de Castellane from trust income. Attorneys for the Cornhdl family requested an adjournment to await the next calendar, with the matter held over until December 17.
A mangled late 19th century style notice from Tecoma Washington reports multiple violent deaths in Alaska. It lists Sarmouel on Douglass Island killed by an accidental discharge, James Shevie a wart chopper killed by a gunman, and similarly unclear references to deaths near Howtalingas Nome and Kirkman with fragmentary details. The text is garbled and names places such as Prince of Wales and Lawcow appear, with no clear dates or conclusive facts.
California wine prices gain four cents a gallon amid tighter supply from the harvest. The California Wine Association Lehman-Macally Co and Malham Swiee Vineward Colony of Asti report an amicable business understanding. Yields this year are about lower than last, with grap es for winemaking propses fetching up to 19 to 22 a gallon.
A House resolution by representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts urges sympathy for the Boer republics and support for Paul Kroger to seek aid from civilized nations. The wording calls for efforts to obtain peace and proper terms in the conflict.
A London report states Britain is negotiating with Nicaragua to renew the existing commercial treaty, denying any exceptional terms. Washington officials reportedly regard the move as a regular effort, with no extraordinary proposals indicated by the foreign office representative.
The bulletin on Emperor Nicholas reported a good day with a favorable night. His condition improved with rising appetite and strength. morning temperature 97.3 and pulse 66, after a day of better signs.
The Manchester Guardian reports Queen Victoria plans to confer a duke title on Lord Roberts and seek parliamentary approval for a £100,000 pension. The move signals high honors for the military leader in the ongoing imperial affairs.
The article notes Sir James Joicey as a wealthy British coal magnate earning about 5,000,000 annually and among the wealthiest figures in Parliament. It recalls he began as a New Castle clerk earning five dollars weekly. It also mentions Mirateau as a famed French revolutionary gourmand who kept spotless attire during the Terror.
Washington reports the total gold and bullion held by the United States has risen through the year to about 474 million dollars, with gold certificates and bullion totaling around 290 million in treasury and sub treasuries. Officials expect gold holdings near 455 to 500 million as the year closes.
Frank Moos sends a communication to Governor Roosevelt Mayor La Guardia and the police board with the Citizens Protective League of Colored People. The letter requests prosecution of officers who clubbed rioters and calls for removal from the force. It accuses police officials of stalling investigations and not charging any offenders.
Reports from Berlin praised the Thanksgiving banquet for the American colony with favorable press reaction in the Tageblatt and other papers. They highlighted diplomatic skill and friendly US German relations amid tensions.
Washington December 1. A number of Republican senators met at the capitol in informal conference most of the day to discuss business expected before the upcoming session.
In Spokane Washington the overturning of a raft on the Spokane river threw 20 men into the water. Three men drowned and more may be missing as rescue efforts continue.
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