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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1891
Page
1
A chaotic colonial era summary reports on a British education bill, a meteor storm, wheat exports, and trade figures. It mentions a Frank Clark inquiry in El Paso, a mob in Russia pressuring Jews, wage debates in a typographical union, and a Philadelphia dismissal issue. It also notes a Sing Sing execution scene and a late night blackout with a hymn response.
A tragic stagecoach wreck near Santa Barbara results in twenty deaths among Junior Draft members. Reports list Prof Dunn Thomas Hill and John Keefe among the seriously injured. Government and local officials investigate causes as rescue teams search the crash site.
Conflicting reports describe Mr Bisine's health with one dispatch claiming nearing death and another saying he feels better than ever. Other items note a Kentucky suit against Tate's bondsmen for 2000 dollars and various unrelated incidents across states.
The Kaiser and Kaiserin travel with an entourage to Frommers to honor the late Prince Consort at Windsor. Crowds line the route as the imperial party inspects the tomb and later proceeds to Cumberland Lodge for further royal hospitality with Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, and Duke of Connaught in a grand gathering.
G. Dean & Co weekly review notes modest fall trade amid mixed crop signals. Wheat prospects improve slowly while fall goods demand remains weak. prices vary by region with cautious activity in London and New York markets.
The National Committee of the Columbian Exposition will sail on the Hamburg American Liner Columbia to Europe to confer with European government commissions. Maj Hamdy will act as disbursing agent as the delegation meets foreign representatives on customs duties protection transport and fair ground space. Russia China and Japan pledge large exhibits with Japan proposing 330000 and already adding 20000 more after opposition objections.
Port au Prince dispatch reports M A Firman Haiti’s minister of state pledging that no foreign government will be established at Mole St Nicholas and denying any promise to cede or sell the territory to the United States. He cites Rigaud's execution as justified and opposes French indemnity while noting calm in affairs.
A colonial office reply to May 3 protests notes that total sealing cessation in Behring Sea will raise the value of coastal fisheries and asserts no great loss to British sealers from their exclusion. The document discusses impacts on British subjects and the broader Behring area governance.
The July transfer moves John Bardsley from Moramensing prison to the Eastern penitentiary on a district attorney ordered respite to settle business before serving a fifteen year term. The manager and other officials kept the decision quiet, with few aware of the action.
July department of agriculture figures show a 3 point rise in overall cotton condition to 44, three points below last year. Weather aided growth in most regions though planting is late and labor shortages persist. Texas shows strong vigor and early fruiting while Atlantic states report grassy fields and small plants.
A July 6 cyclone visited several towns causing severe damage. Destruction ranged from wrecked cabins and barns to obliterated churches and schools. One man killed and multiple injuries reported. total town damage around 19,000 dollars. Additional storms on July 4 and 3 damaged farms, with crops affected and residents injured or crippled.
A severe downpour lasted about thirty minutes causing an electrical display that terrified residents. Three houses in the town were struck by lightning and several inmates were injured.
A report describes a man described as a stranger, about 5 years old with a small blonde mustache, holding a photo of three young women and a revolver. He tried to conceal identity by removing initials from his shirt and burning them. He wore a five diamond ring and had notable scars on his face. Local details are unclear.
A week of cloudy wet weather followed by a drop in temperatures marked by tornadic winds in the southern region. Central and southern areas reported heavy rainfall and damaged corn and cotton crops while northern parts saw less damage and no material injuries. Worms are harming late corn in Pearlington as temperatures stay cool.
Madison County registration totals 1 537 with 1 200 whites and 32 colored voters. Illinois Central officials seek to build a branch to Natchez from Brookhaven or a nearby point. Cotton and merchants join in discussions to attract the line, citing river and western connections. Natchez residents eagerly back the project and offer depot and terminal facilities.
The fragment reports a panther attack on Miss McCoy, Mary Ply, and Myra Johns near Milan Tennessee. Miss McCoy was fatally torn by the animal while friends fled and later responders shot the panther. the scene and aftermath are described with chaotic detail and local concern.
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