16 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
1
Press reports on Mrs. Nother’s resignation as superintendent at the World’s WCTU. Mention of President McKinley, Turkish victory rumors, Russian troop changes, and financial and political developments including treasury deficits and a new cabinet formation. Also notes on labor wage cuts in Rhode Island and a prominent ranch sale in New Mexico.
In the senate the day featured tense debate over the president’s message and civil service law. Reports cover Cuba independence talks, European upheavals, and military actions, with notes on recent deaths, trials, and transport incidents influencing the period’s politics.
A mix of incidents and statistics: postal receipts rise in major offices by about 10 percent over last year, Nancy Atiisos McKinner dies at Canton at age eighty eight, a westbound Southern Pacific train held up near Stein's Pass, Sandy Collins killed by a guard, weekly deaths in US and Canada rise, FLENCHMAN dies in Cincinnati, steel wire and nail pool talks near completion with potential capital over 50 million, Roy Erickson found dead in Sioux Falls, Parreuagy proposes a spirits tax cut, Don Filboil heirs lose a Hot Springs claim, Pine Bluff disease resembling diphtheria, Union Pacific stockholders protest recent sale terms, and treasury moves to back Kansas Pacific Railroad financing.
A Mississippi mob forms in Lawrence County after the Leah Smith family murders. A man named Carly Lewis is seized from deputies, tried on the riverbank, and hanged by a tree as a crowd cheers. Sheriff and witnesses describe the shocking scene amid rain and protests.
A string of suicides and self harm incidents is reported in Kansas City and nearby towns. Among them a man in a saloon on Strand Avenue shoots himself. a 19 year old woman, Myrtle Switzer, dies by suicide after a quarrel with her father. a hotel night clerk, Homer Baskett, ends his own life after trouble with drinking.
Long home for Mrs. McKinley after a lingering illness. President McKinley and family endured a quiet vigil as details emerged of her passing at a few minutes past midnight. The bystanders describe her last hours as peaceful, with attention from medical staff and telegraph messengers awaiting word from those at the bedside.
The text outlines a proposed national university bill to be introduced in both houses. It envisions a high level institution for graduate work with a board of regents including the U.S. president and supreme court chief justice. It details governance by a university council and seeks nonsectarian operations and endowment funding.
Mark Havoc was said to have recovered from a several days illness last night at the Waldorf. The report notes the recovery as a positive update on Hanes status in New York.
Cable messages report Rev Dr Day a leading Lutheran missionary leaving Liverpool for New York in care of his wife after being treated at Royal hospital. He served in Liberia for years with notable success before contracting African fever and failing health now in critical condition.
The official account reports insurgents have been checked near Havasa, but their concentrated forces lessen prospects of surrender. Spanish authorities express concern as local business remains discouraged and wary for the year’s end.
A northbound freight wreck five miles north of the city at 6:59 yesterday morning derailed engine and 16 cars after a rock from a wall fell onto the track. The wreckage stretched across both tracks for about 60 feet and damaged the siding while wrecking crews cleared the line and recovered merchandise from the derailed cars.
Corwen Havers of Castome Diasppears with government money. Dee 12K M Whittlesey, port customs surveyor, reports serious shortages in his accounts. He fled after attempting to place funds with a subtreasury, admitting a shortfall to friends. Authorities seek him, as he remains at large.
The Haytian ministry has resigned and a successor cabinet is not yet fixed. Rumors mention several prominent figures likely to command confidence at home and abroad. Yesterday President Simon Lau rode through the city on horseback after meetings at Notre Dame, accompanied by his top officers but without a large military show.
The Red Den Bros., long suspected of illicit distilling in Raleigh county, were captured yesterday by U S Marshal fee Cansingham. Their distillery was seized after a lengthy manhunt, ending a batch of operatives' activities in the cave of the Hedies Broth operetigas.
The document notes President McKinley reserves rights under certain conditions and signals the United States may intervene if Spain refuses peace or escalates. It discusses mixed reactions in the press regarding possible Castilian influence and the need for a swift, decisive stance before the crisis deepens.
Officials contend the track was short by about 2.5 miles, altering actual distance in the six day bicycle contest. Miller finished first, with Rice second, as organizers seek to verify records and correct the official mile totals.
A mass gathering along the Walter waterfront drew much attention to the Lendua sea Papers and the Marnumant Maier recess. The event showcased advertising and performances by vendors, with Bailey debut and boxing day previews, while damage from Latertar fire at Jobes and James carpet sales ro lare.
Keen competition marked Friday’s fruit consignments with 2000 cases of pears sold and half and wholesale lots moved. Newton Pippins and oranges fetched prices from 18s to 16s, while the fruit arrived in prime condition and orders were filled.
The Imparcial argues Spain will not accept President McKinley's right to intervene in Cuba if the war prolongs. It urges Madrid to adopt Germany's energetic stance toward the Cartel states and questions McKinley's message.
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