22 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
1
A broad editorial summary of 1900s global and domestic affairs. Mentions Alaska military department, Pearsons donation to Congregational society, a bid to establish American register, ships Westgate and Konoo prison twine plan, murder in Mooghem district, Pacific transport services, and U S political shifts including Maine anniversary, Paris exposition, and boxing law repeal debate.
Mississippi lawmakers consider the Cox bill addressing trusts and monopolies. Provisions ban combinations restraining trade and restrict corporate ownership across businesses with penalties including charter forfeiture. The act empowers the Attorney General to enforce provisions and enables damages suit for injuries from trust activity. A compulsory vaccination article and local school funding notes appear alongside obituary for Isidore Strauss and capitol discussions.
Senators debate monetary policy and national banking with amendments on bimetal standards. House actions include currency measures and a plan for a Hawaiian government. The session covers pensions, military claims, and a mix of international finance topics, with notable remarks by Senators Mecory Stewart and Nelson.
The W N Y Herald notes social behavior as a college boy hides a curtain over a picture and blushes while admitting it. A girl resting her cheek on a man’s shoulder fears his handkerchief spread. The piece suggests how assumptions reveal attitudes in daily life.
The city of Philadelphia now hosts 193 trades unions with 23 organized bodies boasting. The Pattern Makers National League claims 4 000 members across the United States. In Colorado the legislature has seven unions and the lieutenant governor oversees a trades union.
Telegrams report General French's Flying Column reaching the besieged Kimberley by Thursday evening. British forces push Boers from the southern flank with rapid movement from the Klip river to the Moulder river, capturing cattle and sheep as Wiltshire forces pursue. Casualties light, with reinforcements and shelling assisting the breakout.
A sensational claim surrounds Mrs. Nettie Craven in a dispute over a $20,000,000 estate. An affidavit from Jae tor of the Inner Sitapmom asserts a marriage ceremony never occurred, while Craven alleges forged statements and accuses Simpeer of fabrication.
In Frankfort Kentucky on February 0% a tentative truce halted litigation over Lea wo De and related injunctions. Attorneys led by Darthaide discussed consolidating injunction cases to avoid clashes between state committees. Senate adjourned with a quorum miss, plans postponed to Saturday as lawmakers face committee shortages.
Special to the Ptetpeew Poem pages reports a wreck after a track collapse near Helene. Train No 4 on the Southern Vacuum line derailed west of Helene. 70 feet of mountain sank, the rest piled into a tunnel. Engineer, fireman and one brakeman killed. brakeman Murende missing. God is doubtless in the deirie.
German audiences hear Herr Deckert discuss America as a world power. He describes U S expansion plans, economic ties, and strategic weaknesses in light of global trade and the need to protect national interests amid potential conflict with Germany.
A harsh German snowstorm cripples telephone networks and street traffic across major cities. Irregular winds hit Homburg Oldenburg Kiel, with strong lines reporting damage to infrastructure and widespread disruption from Merlin to the Baltic coast.
A fragmentary Washington era clipping reports a trial at Sing Sing Prison. It notes defense efforts and a jury verdict context involving a defendant described with strained spelling and garbled names. The piece references yellow journalism and ongoing court procedure amid unclear details.
Paris marked the death anniversary of President Faure with a memorial ceremony at the Pantheon attended by the foreign minister and other diplomats. A wreath was laid on the tomb of President Faure, and a black-draped Madeleine church procession followed.
In Tombstone Arizona on February 17 a train robbery suspect John Unlap known as White Fingered Jack was found dying near Sycamore Springs after a Colorado arrest warrant was dismissed. Sheriffs pursue three accomplices. Separately in San Francisco a US steamer broke deep sea sounding records near Guam and 5 260 fathoms offshore. New York reports William H Clark, a turfman and Tammany leader, in poor health with failing finances.
A dispatch details forces including Alfred E. Bates and Geo. Kell with the Fortieth and Forty-fifth infantry and support units preparing to land at Nueva Caseeres to sweep Camarines Province with gunboats and mountain campaigning expected. Separate item notes a legal delay in Meckham vs Taylor and Cantrill cases with proceedings postponed to February 23 if no agreement is reached.
Alderman C. F. Gunther says he will donate his immense private collection of war relics historical records paintings and curios to the public in Chicago once a suitable building is provided for display and preservation.
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency issued a call for reports of condition of national banks at close of business Tuesday February 13. The notice asks banks to submit their financial data by a specified deadline.
In Iris on February 17 the note reports theater seat prices increased due to the approaching exposition and hotel rates climbing. It cites formerly moderate hotels charging $3 per day now announcing $9 daily rates after April 1.
Washington on February 17 reports the treasury's available cash balance at 296,072,081 dollars and a gold reserve of 422,243,771 dollars. The statement reflects the government’s liquidity and metal holdings for the period.
The article reports Senator Stewart of Nevada challenging the idea that the United States should govern new territories including the Philippines. He argues the nation’s founding principles forbid empire and urges self government for colonized peoples. He cites Jeffersonian ideals and warns against a police state in any overseas control.
The report from Consul-General Lay notes higher duties on American exports to Spain including phonographs now taxed by weight, new tariffs on electrical and labor saving devices, and a doubled paraffin duty. The Samoa treaty ratifications are exchanged in Washington and London and Berlin, signaling full effect, with confirmation pending proclamation. House actions on currency bill proceed as Mr. Bennett announces Senate passage and a conference is planned.
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