19 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1899
Page
1
The Daly News reports U.S. Senate nominees for ministerial posts and a push for special pensions for Santiago de Cuba war widows. It lists appointments and acknowledgments from Washington, plus various domestic incidents and international notes.
The report details rye and wheat usage across nations, stating Russia consumes 390 million bushels of rye annually and 207 pounds per person, while Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Germany, France, and the United States show varied rye per capita figures. Wheat consumption is 300 million bushels in the United States, about 2 pounds per person, with other nations showing differing per capita needs.
A miscellany of historical notices recounts a Virginian native who settled in Mississippi and fought at New Orleans, a double burial at Weselant cemetery, bank and train robberies linked to a criminal with a Mississippi footprint, and a parade of obituaries, licenses, and local crimes. The piece notes veterans, public notices, and district prizes for cotton samples alongside a seeker’s confession of imposture by a man claiming English nobility.
The report notes Secretary Fowler urging Iowa to send a representative to party events and to avoid Paris demonstrations, while recommending petroleum experiments for roads and water protection. It also mentions U S military reductions, discharge plans for Fourth Kentucky volunteers, and a farmer surrender incident tied to alcohol. A storm isolates a Canadian province, cutting coast communications as the gale approaches.
A fragmented collection of humorous and critical word pairs with misspellings and odd definitions. The piece mentions sports, arts, and social ideas, finishing with a bizarre note about a whale exerting power and speed.
A chaotic report alleges slavery involving Chinese workers imported from Hong Kong aboard a frame ship from Japan. Police seek missing Chinese arrivals and powers move to halt trafficking with local officials and colonial authorities pursuing suspects and rescuing victims.
The speech by Speaker Reed addresses the death of Mr Digates and reflects on his legacy and impact. It notes the nation’s respect for his service, the influence of his career, and the broad tribute from lawmakers and citizens.
Assistant Secretary of War reports to Congress that Havana customs at the Hevena collection point runs smoothly under Col Tasker Mills. He notes officers adjust patrols, restrict emblems and ships, and aim to improve supervision while guarding American workers and enforcing rules.
Lakeville reports a pleasure party aboard a Gulf coast trip from Pensacola to Lewisville with four men and four women including Mrs. Vorumam and Mrs. Tagert. Col Vexcam planned winter resort visits along the gulf coast but no further word has come since a January departure on the Mississippi river, sparking grave fears for their safety.
Ledger reports on the Dreyfus affair with remarks from German foreign secretary and a French source dispute, while the New York liner St Louis returns from Southampton amid a stormy voyage. Also notes a war department proposal in Ohio to settle reimbursement for Fourth Ohio regiment members with state waiver.
A U S dispatch notes rising tensions between the United States and Cuba amid reports of Cuban forces, American protectorate ideas, and preparations for military action. It cites Cuban prospects, Maine blame denials, and forthcoming shipments to Cuba. Also mentions John Wilkermen’s death and wartime dispatches from Manila and Columbus reports on Kentucky troops preparing for Cuba transport.
A Tacoma Washington report describes the capsizing of the Adelese of Taerome. The vessel sank after a heavy gale broke her ballast chain and released a lifted log causing flooding. Survivors were rescued as the ship settled and she sank near the Tacoma wharf with many men perishing or being injured.
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