26 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
1
A long scrub of notes covers parliamentary debates, war department actions, and shipboard dispatches. Reports mention Chinese and Russian hostilities, civil governance aims in Porto Rico, and military movements including infantry and cavalry units.
The document discusses tensions between the United States and China over Pekin and foreign interference. It cites Secretary Hay and Minister Wu as involved in warnings and diplomacy while cautioning about the risk of provocation and the need to maintain peace with other powers.
The piece accuses foreigners of murder and alleges government weakness while citing a supposed Chinese army and a large force marching toward Europe. It portrays a fear-filled view of foreign powers and asserts panic about enemy incursions and military capability.
The Eighth U S Infantry prepares for movement via New York Central trains to Fort Steffirs. About twenty officers and men, part of a recruiting group, await transport and expected later be joined by more volunteers. The regiment’s ships are stormbound off Cope Lattecus as they depart for their assignment.
The Seventh United States Battery, stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, was ordered to proceed with all haste to the orient. The unit includes heavy caliber guns and mortars, with a 250 man complement, following historical call during the Spanish War. In other notes, a railroad obstruction near Three Lakes, Wisconsin, was removed to prevent derailment, possibly saving lives of local club members on a passenger train. Messages will indicate participation by Nicaragua in Peo-Americam expositions planning Father’s Day events.
The article recalls Sam Pryor portrait as a loyal soldier son of veterans and a gentle philanthropist who served neighbors in peace. It highlights Annie Patterson Pryor of Alabama, their brief marriage, and Pryor's enduring influence on Hoily Sprimes and Camp Kine Mott, with tribute from teachers and local officials.
An OCR fragment recounts a voyage with crew losses and peril at sea. The Perk Keridtes ship endures a smothering fog, relentless steering, and a devastating blaze near Livergendt, with many crew saved but others killed. The captain and officers strive to defend the ship as passengers and crew struggle through retreat and rescue.
The Sedjare Seeeteredt notes progress in the Yaqui uprising campaign near Mexico City with a focus on Turtes governor of Sera and minister Bere Pere. Battles with opposing forces continue as the government strengthens troops and public sentiment. In Texas reports from July note shortages and growers facing embargoes, while memorials in Houston, Texas, mark the death of Col J W Scully at the Boerne battle. Remains of about seven hundred American skirmishers are interred in the Mexico battlefield cemetery.
A lengthy dispatch describes heavy fighting at the native city of Tew Term. It notes Japanese shelling, allied defensive lines, and chaotic withdrawal attempts with officers wounded. Eyewitness remarks recount the gate breach, the near exhaustion of troops, and medical staff under fire during the crisis.
The Spanish minister at Washington will visit Chicago on August 7 accompanied by the duchess and secretary. Letters of acceptance from Gen Russell A Alger Gen Nelson A Miles Gen Thomas M Vincent G H Wilson ex Gov W Upham Gov Andy E Lee Richard Yates and G W Sutherland are on file. Company L Thirteenth Illinois led Wisconsin delegation with a live eagle. A letter of acceptance also from Gen W W Heard Louise Jene and a former Confederate official are noted.
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