18 Jul 1889
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1889
Page
1
Fragmented report mentions a court martial Pic to Bee Been at RECS and Henry rite chick. It covers military chatter, imperial politics, strikes, and international intrigue with references to Deer Park, St Petersburg, and various assemblies. Readable elements cite officers, dignitaries, and industrial power plans amid war and diplomacy.
The War Department outlines a threefold plan to modernize the Adjutant General's records. Officials push to clear arrears, simplify workflows, and preserve Vital registers. An alphabetic index catalog will document medical histories of officers and soldiers.
Rumor denies Secretary Blaine resignation. St Paul population 207,000, up 150,000 since 1870. Rail line cuts 2 cents per mile on Missouri river to Memphis projects. W D Losetzer of Mississippi dies at 71, brother of Gen Longstreet. A boy dies in New York after an ice wagon accident. St Joseph tank complex struck and burned. loss 500 dollars insured. Prosecution efforts in Sullivan Kilrain fight widen. A jail break near Ink, Mississippi slugs a prisoner. New York heat boosts weekly death toll to 1,197, mostly under five. Conkling grave monument completed in Forest Hill. Otis Iron & Steel Co sold to English syndicate. Library building quarry at Concord. Arkansas Texas & Northern amendment filed with Arkansas Secretary of State.
Judge Foster reports rising habeas corpus petitions in the United States Circuit Court amid clashes with city authorities over arrests in Oklahoma. He cites Jos Riley's mistreatment in jail, warns authorities against imprisoning citizens without clear law, and notes the absence of established legal order.
Mrs Julia Gardner Tyler widow of ex president Jose Tyler was buried at Hollywood Cemetery between her husband and daughter Mrs Speecer. The funeral from St Peters Cathedral featured Rev Father Charles E Deashoe and music by Mex yer with a simple choir as Rev Vandi veer preached on her Christian character.
The Augusta Ga Cotton Exchange reports actions on the spot and futures markets. It discusses price spreads between November and December cotton and argues for a standardized basis to stabilize trading. The piece cites New York and Liverpool quotes and notes proposed reforms to curb coercive speculation.
The Johnsons family hides a missing hoe swap gone wrong exposing a village mix up. Mrs Johnsons and Aunt Lucy maneuver to replace a borrowed hoe with Beason’s item, only to uncover a double swap and a humorous confrontation with Constable.
A traveling man named George pursues a risky romance with Mary as he presses for marriage. She hesitates, citing family concerns and grave rumors, while he presses with a bold, blunt approach and asks to be her husband.
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