09 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1899
Page
1
A garbled OCR page mixes political notices, military mentions, deaths, and financial items. It references Cuba annexation debates, the North Dakota legislature, a missing clerk, and various obituaries alongside railway and naval concerns. Names and places are scattered amid disjointed reports.
Senate discussed policy for the Philippines and the war with Spain focusing on peace treaties and expansion. House members debated river and harbor legislation, with speeches urging treaty redirection and concerns over military provisions and supplies amid ongoing conflicts.
The Mississippi editor reports on school fund distributions delayed by county and district reports, noting declines in county poll tax qualifications and rising city voter numbers. It details Land Commissioner Nail's January receipts, forfeited lands, patent fees, and a spike in forfeiture value. It also covers Choctaw chief Pushmataha’s visit to Carthage, cattle shipments from Hazlehurst, and state bond interest totaling 857,298.50.
The President considers Gen Miles's charges alleging improper army beef procurement. Proceedings focus on military supply irregularities and potential misconduct within army logistics while the case draws public attention.
The article reports on President Frerest considering termination of a wartime matter tied to Army beef contracts and army supplies. Gen Miles faces scrutiny as a court of inquiry contemplates charges about arms and officer conduct amid ongoing cabinet discussions and investigations.
Washington reports the war investigating commission continues to finalize its report behind closed doors. No reply has arrived to a telegram to James Farnan of Chester Pa seeking his testimony on alleged army beef sourcing. General Wiles faced questions about the interview and denied its accuracy while noting the focus on arms supply. A separate note from Pekin says China will open Nan Ning as a treaty port and pay 30 000 to relatives of a British murdered official.
A hotel in the crater city quarantines its guests after reports of smallpox. Health officials notify the department and evacuate travelers amid blocked exits and frantic attempts to flee. Guests beg to leave the city by the first train as staff enforce the lockdown and scene ends with disrupted duties at dawn.
Four men killed and one injured when a fast Baltimore freight struck at the crossing near Kiver som station. Names given include Baber Veet Witten Deen and Lawson. authorities report efforts to revive the injured failed.
In a St Louis senate inquiry priests describe wine issues affecting public welfare. Father Powers condemns venues as dangerous and immoral while narrating a dying man saved by charity. spectators listen as the tale unfolds amid questions of temperance and community values.
In Joliet and Boston reports a dispute over John Stetson's estate widens as Mrs Katherine Sturtey of this city files through her attorney to claim rights to a $2 share. The case centers on Kate Stokes and her daughter Shirley, with ties to actress Ada Richmond and Stetson's large Boston properties. Separate notes cover Editor Dunlop's release from prison and plans to rejoin Chicago newspapers. A Chicago steel industry note details a billet steel cartel allied with tin plate firms and Carnegie, with Billets supplied by allied companies.
Reports from Manila and Washington detail Admiral Dewey’s forces engaging Philippine insurgents as hostilities begin between the American army and the rebel fighters. Cables describe heavy artillery and riverine movements, with U.S. naval ships in position to shell insurgent trenches and support general offensives.
In Cincinnati on February 6 1900 officers announce Captain James F Sexton as successor to the late commandant. The article outlines the council's selection process notes Capt Johnsen as interim and details the national council and chief administrative commands.
Havana reports outline General Gomez’s visit with processional routes to Havana and El Morro, then onward to Marion and the Cuban camp. military officials note quiet conditions in Matanzas and continued aid to villagers. American observers discuss Maine memorial plans and potential inclusion of Catholic rites and wreaths at the wreck site.
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