13 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
1
The Jus princess of Wales presents mostly jewelry and precious stones valued at 912,250 to the see ber som. Ottawa Sarvs reports details of donations and related notes. The piece includes rare gems and is described in a partial summary of gifts and ceremonial context.
A compiled rundown cites political intrigues and cabinet members, American officials in Rome, and Creole republic affairs. It records Commodore Samuel Lockwood’s death, naval actions near Tripoli, a Malta dock incident, and a Kingston New York powder explosion. It mentions various political figures, presidential rheumatism, Irish home rule tensions, and postal silver purchases along with assorted global unrest and a papal pronouncement about Columbus.
Tex Chamberlain Investment Company of Denver closed its doors with liabilities of 2 367 115 against assets of 1 000 1 Scorrex a Nottingham cricket star died by suicide on the 10th by cutting his throat The secretary of state’s refusal to set a minimum rate for consols unsettles currency reform efforts France authorizes a powerful cruiser patterning on the U S warship New York Scilly Smith defeats Johnny Griffin for the featherweight title in Roby Indiana The English board of trade reports June imports down 910 000 and exports up 710 000 The U S treasury gold reserve rises to 64 955 117 at week end World’s Fair attendance totals 62 06 those in attendance 43 523 paid Middlesborough Ash shower observed on the Sth in England Circuit Court Lexington Kentucky damages suit filed by Mrs Alex Sizemore after a gas cistern explosion killed her husband The explosion occurred in front of his store with his death the following day.
A cramped report describes levee failures near New Orleans and Chattanooga, with flood danger and repairs planned. A Georgia incident follows a romantic pursuit leading to police warding off Copeland and the couple’s elopement. The piece also notes a peculiar forgery case in Mississippi, railway values in North Carolina, a fatal train accident in Kentucky, and a bank insolvency in Tennessee.
Rioting threats and a crowd of about 14 000 framed the Montreal scene as Christian Endeavor delegates left the hall under militia protection. The procession marched to the west as cries and jeers faded, with soldiers forming a cordon and singing Onward Christian Soldiers. Peace followed the tense standoff.
A fierce wind and rainstorm swept over Leake Michigan July 1 trapping boats on Lake Michigan. Four people were drowned and nine fell into the water with several boats capsized near the Chesapeake life saving station. The Chesapeake owned by the Avery brothers William and Fred, was well built and the party had spent the afternoon sailing before the sudden tempest struck. The Avery brothers and Gray helped rescue Miss Compton and another survivor, who were unconscious and taken to the life saving station.
A miscellany notes China coins scarce value and vast collections over 150000 cash varieties. Japan chopsticks varied shapes and uses at festivals. German imperial train and elegant traveling home described. Austrian pensioners and street advertising stamps raise legal questions. Liverpool overcrowding surpasses other towns. Scottish regalia restored after hiding during conflict. Poet laureate succession traced from Ben Jonson to Dryden and beyond.
A historical overview traces the origin of the poet laureate to medieval Germany and Italy and notes its shift to England under Chaucer and later monarchs. It discusses royal patronage, the laurel crown, and the role of poets in court masques and libretti for Elizabeth I and beyond.
A vivid scene along a white road to Calcis markets shows a funeral procession led by a coffin bearer and banners, priests in white garments, and a moving aggrieved woman. The market bustle follows with varied garments, bargaining over chicken, figs, and provisions, in a lively country town setting.
A report from Lieut Richard son Clover’s hydrographic office claims a major discovery linking wind directions and major ocean currents to barometric pressure lines. The work suggests forecastable current shifts, challenging European charts and elevating U S naval hydrography.
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