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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1897

Page

1

Vast and Varied News From Across the Nation

The report covers Senate remarks on pending appointments and a health recovery, Pan-American travel events, wage conditions in Indiana plants, and Dun and Co figures. It notes mine sales in San Diego County, population growth in the Roman Empire region, and Cuban policy developments. Also mentioned are heat deaths in Chicago, a Japanese departure from Johannisberg, a volcanic disturbance near Bainbridge, and steamship Empress of China with Judge Mowat aboard. Also cited are literary rights, postal consolidation plans, Lincoln healer visits, University of Illinois admissions for women, Northern Pacific transcontinental plans, Tennessee expo participation, and Hawaii annexation discussions.

Senate Debates and Finance Bills Highlight Session

The chamber buzzed with a lively exchange between Senators Willman and Chander as discussions on administration policy and a lead ore tax feature in the session. The House adjourned briefly after preliminary business and tackled the tariff bill with a sugar reciprocity provision for Hawaii.

Seagate Griff Willman Chander NHS Cleveland Wanner Senate House Hawai Teller Raliaibes Seteral Ortticiniag Sesaton

Mining strike yields 24000 ounce silver ore at Mollie Gibson

In Aspen Colorado a mine strike reports 24000 ounces of silver ore recovered from the Mollie Gibson mine with the best ore chute recovered. The report mentions depth and ore grade and notes the sample ore body as the rost ore chute.

Tur steamship St Louia breaks eastern record on voyage

A mixed set of reports notes the St Louia lowering the eastern record by over an hour on its New York to Southampton run. Other items include a hung jury in Minneapolis on a city printing contract bribe case, a San Francisco death by shooting amid illness, and a house fire in Michigan with multiple fatalities. The Treasury shows available cash at 27.45 million, and several notable deaths, obituaries, and public notices are recorded along with industry and labor movements.

Tur St. Louia New York Southampton Fuerst Bismarck Dickincom Minneapolis Ming Sequittas Jonx Carrom San Francisco Ter Tuer Treasury Dh Aving Dillaway C. D. Dillaway Mechanics' National Bank of Boston Young Dillaway West Point Hoey Woodlawn Cemetery New York City Omaha Exposition Tes Cleveland Rolling Mill Co Kritteo Iron and Steel Works Cleveland Ist D Worss Omaha Neb Jordon Young Philibin Agrom Lartes Hoos Union Nut and Belt Co Chicago Bell Telephone Co Missouri St Louis Jefferson City Christian Endeavor Movement Salt Lake City Utah Gettysburg Vandalia Road Vandalia IL Christian Endeavor California United Mine Workers of America National Executive Board Columbus Braprogro Leoxago Taunton Masa Paria Green Massachusetts Henay Hae Dickinson College Methodist Episcopal Church Maltimore Iusu Leadville Col Smob Tunes Haller, Beck &Co Allegheny Staser Railway Houston Texas Huckabay Tex Treasury

Verdict cut to manslaughter in Kentucky killing case

The jury at Franklin Kentucky acquitted George Dinsing of murder and returned a seven year sentence for manslaughter. Other items note drownings in Arkansas and Illinois, a near by drowning in Kentucky, an ore discovery near Birmingham, a bridge opening in Little Rock, a bull attack in Tennessee, a 7 percent wage rise, a fire at Akron steel works, Lake Michigan drownings, Arkansas levee tax ruling, flag retirement in Colorado, and rough rail strike in Texas.

George Dinsing Franklin, Ky Jodie Conn Little Rock Ark Fulton Birmingham Little Rock Free Bridge Sth BE. J. Baons Ryan Akron (Ohio

Harrowing tale of yellow fever on City of Para voyage

Passengers from the steamship City of Para recount a deadly voyage from Panama to San Francisco where a crew and travelers fell to yellow fever. Suppression by officers and delayed fumigation allegedly spread illness across first cabin and steerage, with deaths including Captain Mortensen and a female passenger.

New Yoas Alianea Pacific Mail City of Para Panama San Francisco Ode Mortensen Mra Mitchell Reoa Punta Arenas Echeveria Corinta Septos de Gostamala San Salvador

Vacations and strikes signal mixed 1905 market tone

In the July 2 issue the weekly trade review notes summer vacations begin, worker strikes in coal and textile sectors, and wages talks affecting next year's conditions. It surveys wheat and corn crop prospects, tariff impacts, and optimism on demand if uncertainty fades.

Due & Co Mitsummer Weay Alimeia Raller Simee Cluch Atlantic India Ecutton Milin Sea Board United States Canada

2,000 Troops Deployed for Logan Monument Unveiling

Secretary Alger orders two full infantry regiments one artillery battalion and two cavalry companies to report to Chicago on July 22 for the Logan monument unveiling national ceremony. Senators Cullom and Mason pressed the act as a nationally important event with president and cabinet possibly attending.

Iilinoi Alger Hicago United States Gen.Kant New Yorks Washington

Fae American Delegates Welcome in St Louis on Arrival Day

South and Central American visitors arrive by special train in St Louis. A reception committee including L. D. Kingsland and James A. Reardon escorts guests to the Terminal hotel and grand hall before they tour city highlights en route to the Southern hotel.

James A. Reardon Terminal Hotel Grand Hall Bere Standard St Louis

Stephen G Wentworth Founder of Wentworth Military Academy Dies

Stephen G Wentworth, founder of Wentworth Military Academy, dies in Lexington Missouri after a long illness. Born October 10 1811 in Williamstown Massachusetts, he leaves a widow and two children James Wentworth and Mrs. Richard Field. A pioneer and public spirited citizen, his death ends a notable local legacy.

Lexteros Stephen G. Wentworth Lexington Williamstown Mass James Wentworth Richard Field Wentworth Military

Mine of Fraud Deepens as Collector Welborn Sought

Investigators say fugitive Internal Revenue Collector Welborn faces a worsening scheme. A warrant has been issued for his arrest as prosecutors allege he used unauthorized checks to obtain champagne and coerced saloco men into evading license payments.

Walborn Sas Frascisco Welborn Saloco

United States and Mexico Agree Weather Bureau Exchange

An accord between the United States and Mexico provides for mutual exchange of weather reports. Mexico will share low temperature data and U S will provide twice daily storm reports from California, Arizona, New Mexico and Gulf states. Mexican service costs are low.

Wasniseros United States Mexico Weather Bureau West Indies West India Service Lower California Mexican Gulf Coast Pacific Coast Arizona New Mexico Gulf States Canada

Tel Stone Sent to Eddyville Penitentiary

A Times Star dispatch from Glasgow Kentucky reports Tel Stone, a convicted Black man, was escorted to a train at 2 39 by troops with bayonets and sent to Eddyville penitentiary. A crowd of about a thousand denounced the judge and sheriff for bringing state guards and preventing a lynching.

Times-Star Glagow Tel Stone Eddyville

Building and Loan Associations Collapse in Kentucky

Loumvitts Kentucky July 3. Within 73 hours four building and loan associations with assets and liabilities over 1.25 million dollars each have failed, unable to operate under a court of appeals ruling on legal interest rates. Officials report widespread unease at all state offices.

Kestecky Loumvitts Court of Appeals Gov. McLaurin First State Bank of Columbus

Riots in Calcutta Over Rent and Mosques Scene

The article reports intense rioting in Calcutta triggered by rent refusals related to mosques on European lands. Rioters attacked Europeans, cut telegraph lines, and besieged buildings while authorities, lacking leaders, failed to act decisively. A compromise involving land surrender is viewed as a danger to European safety.

Carcerta Joly India Selaeing Lauders Calcutta Olog

Uneasy Indians Creating Concern for European Safety in Bombay

In Bombay on Jubilee night June 22, Lieut. Ayerst the commissary was shot and killed by concealed natives as he left a governor’s reception. Plague Commissioner Rand was dangerously wounded. both suspects remain at large. An anonymous letter warned of further death to Europeans and the queen. Tensions rise as native groups accuse British soldiers amid recent murders, while Brahmin guilt is disputed.

Bombay Ayerst Ganeshkind Rand Europe

Melson Hanged for Murder in Josephine County

Lemuel W. Melson, 42, a Kentuckian, was hanged at ten o clock in Josephine County for the murder of Charlies Perry, 50, a friend from Connecticut, to obtain his money. About 40 witnesses viewed the scaffold as Melson professed remorse and asked mercy. He was taken to the Episcopal church Thursday for baptism.

Habitual Criminal Law Applied to Williams Case

Charles Williams of St Louis, previously convicted of second degree murder in 1885 and pardoned, pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny in the criminal court. He received a life sentence under the habitual criminals act by Judge Zachritz.

St. Louis Charles Williams Rev Francis Zachritz

Ex-Cashier Chaplain Arrested on Bank Embezzlement Charge

Pittsburg bank cashier A L Chaplain was arrested by federal authorities on a charge of misappropriating 11000 from the Manufacturers National Bank of Pittsburg. He was arraigned before US Commissioner Mosher, pleaded not guilty, and posted 1000 bond for a July 10 hearing. President McKinley makes a brief visit to Canton, Ohio, with a quiet retreat requested.

Kansas City Star Fort Scott Kas A. L. Chaplain Pittsburg Kaa Manufacturers' National Bank of Sedure McKlnley Wasuivetos McKinley

Mississippi Matters Weekly Bulletin July Weather and News

In the week ending June 6 Mississippi reports extreme heat and rainfall shortages across most counties. Cotton, corn harmed by cutworms. oats and wheat in the north prosper, gardens suffer. Levee funds allocated by the Mississippi River Commission favor Greenville, with deputies urging more federal support. A fire in Jackson and a public school project are noted amid drought damage. Batesville and other towns report building incidents, boll worms in Lowndes, and the death of Col J L Pletcher.

Vicksburg Cwrofe

Japanese Immigration to Mexico Gains Steam

A long article outlines Japan's plans to settle in Chiapas near the Isthmus of Tehuantepec under a Japanese syndicate. It notes steamship investment, a 67-ship fleet, and projected colonization of coffee cotton and silk crops by 20 meres of land per emigre. It discusses labor, wages, and potential cultural integration with Mexicans.

Republic of Mexico Pacific San Francisco Tehuantepre Japan Mexico Howell Cone Hinler Japare Ame Mexican Chiapam Clan Beatin Prarpeamen ipHrn Emmy Tertian Tebuantepec Trent Vera Crue Mowaii California Empire of Japan Chiapas Wohohawa Hawaii Mikedo

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