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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
1
The note on executive erosion confirms Mer Jobe Hay to secretary of state. Reports cover naval movements toward Manila, political actions in Congress, Cuban affairs, and transfers of notable remains. The roundup cites international diplomacy, investigations, and financial gifts affecting libraries and education.
The record reports a Senate session with open debate on constitutional limits and territorial acquisition limits. It notes a party line vote on a key question and mentions committees discussing investigations and recommendations, including a measure on immigration and national policy.
The report traces a New York cruiser visit at Havas with Capt Chadwick meeting Admiral Masterola and Jern Castellane, notes on Maine inquiry refusals, a Spanish port cargo reaching Philadelphia, and war talk including Secretary Alger. It cites Confederate statues on Capitol Hill, San Francisco murder trial, St. Louis stock, and Cuban General Garcia ill health. The piece ends with river Neva flooding, Dupont powder mill blasts, and rail rate changes for Texas.
Local column reports on Mississippian events in Meridian including police actions against public nuisances and forfeited bonds, Indian removal inquiries for Choctaw and Chickasaw lands, notable deaths such as Mrs. Mary Jones Walthall, and military updates from the Second and Third Mississippi Regiments. Also notes government appointments, levee finance, and the upcoming intercollegiate contest alongside city notices.
The peace commission wraps up the Spain war with a formal signing in a grand foreign office chamber. Observers note the scene, the ceremony, and the mixed emotions as Americans celebrate victory while Spaniards face bitter defeat. Senor Villaurutia proclaims Est Fini as officials depart.
naval constructor Hobson remains at the department for orders directing him to Hong Kong to supervise reconstruction of the cruisers Isla De Luzon Isla De Cuba and Juan de Austria. He sought a brief leave but was refused to ensure prompt departure. He will sail from San Francisco on December 24 and spend Christmas at sea.
Trenton capitalists renew the option on numerous general pottery works in the United States, including East Liverpool Ohio and Trenton plants. Manufacturers in Trenton expect the deal to close within a few weeks, with confidence the syndicate will succeed.
The United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York denied a preliminary injunction sought by the Merchants' Association against the Adam Express Co. The court held the carrier may require shipper payment of revenue stamps. the decision aligns with similar rulings in California and North Carolina. The ruling cites the War Revenue Act and clarifies who bears stamp costs in transportation contracts.
The Streeters hire attorney John Thkes of New York to sue J Townsem Marden over a 1505 robbery case with 34 pounds lent and 10 000 dollars offered for recovery. Jewelers report 62 of 1000 pounds remains unpaid. Benjamin Lee, secretary of the state board of health, reports a pox outbreak in Bedford with at least two cases and orders vaccination and quarantines.
Denver records a ten degree rise while a record low of ten below occurs. Harond Davis and accomplice escape Centerville jail and travel toward Exline. Pierce Jones found frozen at his Waverly home with a bullet in his forehead, death from unknown causes. Southwestern railroads plan to abolish second class rates to Texas points starting January 1.
Senator Quay tames his rival District Attorney Graham by political moves and strategic wins. The piece highlights Quay's skill in neutralizing opposition and consolidating influence within the party.
The Supreme Court granted a stay allowing Senator Matthew Stanyntquat and associates to seek a writ of certiorari to move proceedings to the United States Supreme Court. Defendants include Senator Stanyntquat, Richord K Sheey, and ex-treasurer Men be mete J. Hgy eet, with trial set to begin in the court of quarters seven in January.
Private Keffett and Private Bretune from the First Kentucky Regiment were struck by a sentinel at the gang plank as the Berle left Porte Kiev. Keffett died after delays, Bretune survived, and the unknown sentry reportedly struck both before pursuit. The incident prompted hospital transfer and a departure train without the assailant identified.
A Baltimore and Ohio railroad mail car was burned yesterday at 1 40 p m on the Illinois Central track at Fourteenth street in Chicago. The fire, started by an overheated stove, caused about 1500 damage. Mall clerk F Fallentine sustained a slight burn.
Southbound Chicago and North Western train collided with a northbound unit near the Menominee iron bridge. Several passengers reported minor injuries as baggage and mail cars were damaged.
The memorandum argues against surrendering funds deposited in Cuban and Philippine treasuries, denounces Spanish actions, and supports the right of defense. It criticizes the treaty and Wilsonian stance, while outlining ministers plans on Philippines, Spain, and treaty publicity.
Dispatches from Sheiko claim insurgents seized Spanish trenches except one and warned of renewed assault by December 1. Spanish counternotes speak of looting and disobedience while guards await reinforcements. Isla de Loren reports insurgents repelled at Plaihe on December 4 with heavy losses for the attackers.
Gen Calisto Garcia Cuban general who headed the Cuban delegation from the Santa de Sur convention to consult with U S authorities died at ten yesterday morning after pneumonia illness. Owing to advanced age there was little hope of recovery. Also a sewer collapse in Barcelona buried many workers. eighteen bodies recovered.
The November import total reached 47 044 dollars while tea and sugar showed divergent moves. Tea declined from 1 6535 m to 6 0846 dollars, and sugar rose from 2 275 407 to 1 437 495 dollars, about a sixty percent increase.
A historic Chicago report outlines interviews with Secretary Quesada and Secretary De Lome regarding the 1900 crises. It describes Spanish culpability, the role of clerics, and the intrigue behind the theft of a controversial letter sent to a New York paper. The narrative details the voyage, the Havana events, and reactions in Washington and New York.
Fragmented text describes U S naval actions around Manila and the Philippines during a conflict era. It mentions Dewey and ships heading toward Guam in the Ladrome group to survey harbors for a wireless station and notes forthcoming arrivals and movements of other vessels. The passage hints at enforcing President’s policy toward the Philippines and releasing prisoners held by insurrectionists.
Washington reports that Secretary Long ordered withholding official naval information from foreign governments. A new rule states public information to foreign attaches will be funneled through the Bureau of Navigation, signaling increased secrecy abroad. The move comes as authorities previously shared more openly with foreigners. The home rivers and harbors committee also discussed upcoming hearings for funding, aiming to finish before the holidays. Major Merritt and party sailed from Liverpool to New York on the Lucania as the duchess of Sutherland’s jewelry recovery continues. The New York volunteers at Presidio prepare to depart, with winter gear issued for their eastward move.
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