25 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
1
The article cites naval movements and prizes, diplomatic notes, and public notices including the Moltke training ship in New Orleans, German Reichstag meat inspection, and a Sheridan cargo voyage to Manila. It covers court actions, pension and defense bills, floods, and university resignations, with updates on the war in South Africa and the Nicaragua canal debate.
The report outlines scattered remarks in the Senate on the Philippine question and financial policy. It notes Mr Laurincium addressing fiscal issues, debates over rural free delivery, and provisions for state banks. It mentions discussions of treasury measures, British policy, and preparations for a test vote on a seeder resolution.
A jumble of brief notes reports misdated events and scattered facts. It mentions Joseph Schwartz a New York clockmaker noting an unexpectedly large family after a night visit. It also covers mining accidents Indian Territory struggles smallpox outbreaks in Kansas and a ceremonial unveiling of a Daniel Webster statue in Washington. Other items include church seminary degrees treasury figures a Kansas City meat plant opening and embezzlement arrests.
Andrew Houston Longino assumes office as Mississippi governor amid a ceremonial parade and formal oath. The inaugural address outlines recommendations on a new capitol building school law amendments and suppression of mobs.
In a long address to the Mississippi Legislature, the governor urges the Senate and House to focus on major state needs. He defends existing laws, calls for construction of public buildings, and supports funding for the State Historical Society and educational projects. He condemns waste and stresses public safety, law enforcement, and property protection while outlining limits on future spending.
Large Washington gathering voiced President Wilsons call for support of South African war aims and independence for the Boers. Key speakers included Senators and Representatives urging actions to oppose British steel blockade and to back neutral peace efforts while condemning colonial plunder and arms shipments.
The Mississippi Legislature convenes with governors Longino's inaugural praise, city budgets, and college funding on the agenda. Bills aim to regulate utilities and education, while committees, caucuses, and late-February sessions shape the year’s work.
A devastating quake and related fires killed seven people outright and injured many more in Teuimats. Residents fled into the streets as wreckage burned and emergency crews treated the wounded. Reports say volcanic eruption was initially suspected but phenomena now appear terrace based. Separate dispatch from Abeelate Gent notes Costa Rica and Nicaragua offer to lease territory for a canal, easing doubts about a treaty with the United States for the Nicaragua Canal project.
Movement by Daughters of the Confederacy to buy the Heard building in Georgia to establish a Confederate museum. The site once hosted the last session of the Confederate cabinet and President Jefferson Davis fled south from Irvineville before capture.
A failed revolt in Negros led to a week of unrest as police faced charges of incompetence and government complicity. Authorities deployed ten companies of the Twenty Ninth Infantry from Manila to reinforce local forts and suppress the uprising. Several leaders were arrested, while others were released. fear spread of further actions by loyalist forces.
Dispatch from the Philippines recounts a Jan 11 clash where Maxis forces escorting a regiment were ambushed near Lepaax. Insurgents fired on a passing train, but defenders and reinforcements repelled them, with several captured and pursuit lasting miles. General Wheeler praised veteran leadership guiding troops through jungle and river crossings.
Dispatches recount a lurid report on a questionable institution described as a den of filth with alleged abuses and a carnival of indecencies in the South. Separate notes cover a fiery Mormonism sermon in Cuattayoena Tennessee and a Texas political squib as Congressman Bailey contemplates a return to Congress.
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