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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
1
A fragmented wartime briefing discusses allied progress and German actions, mentioning political figures, committees, and public announcements. It notes efforts in procurement, leadership changes, and wartime measures, with references to the Philippines expedition and various officials.
Scattered dispatches describe naval and military activity from Tampa to Washington. Reports mention an attempt on Porto Rico and Cuban action, with American officers promoted and British orders for naval stores. Censorship tightens in Key West and Tampa as war talk grows and treasury figures surface.
Tales of Sheriff Bray in Tate County border a violent shootout with Hulmer Wilmore as the case stirs debate over legal pay, special judges, and disputed commissions. Also notes fugitives killed, live stock exhibits, new charters, a rolling fork wreck, and church conference plans in Grenada district.
The Senate honors the memory of Senator Walthall of Mississippi with speeches by Senator Money of Wisconsin and others. The tribute recalls his service from Civil War campaigns to the Senate, noting his modesty, integrity, and leadership. Also reported are military appointments and company license renewals in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York insurers.
An exhausted Lt Hobson describes a meticulous plan to sink the USS Merrimac in the narrow channel at Havana harbor. He outlines crew actions, dinghy escape, torpedo and explosive arrangements, and the need to disable the ship to block passage. The tale centers on the bold mission and its perilous logistics.
Captain Charles V. Gridley commander of the cruiser Olympia and a key adviser to Admiral Dewey during the Manila bay victory is reported dead. The navy received a Kobe cablegram dated June 4 confirming Gridley died today and that he was accompanied by Capt Vernon Gridley on the Coptic.
June 4 dispatch from Animirat Ckewey notes insurgents active in Cavite province with several victories and prisoners among Spanish forces. Navy officials anticipate Marine and army moves, while talks of a larger American operation and new monitors Monterey and Mammonto prepare for future action near Manila.
The article describes actions by British and Canadian authorities after a case involving suspected Spanish intelligence operations. It notes Britain may expel or withdraw diplomats, while Canada maintains strict security and prepares possible measures if a cas e is proven, with remarks from Sir Lewis Davies and Sir Julian Veaneriot.
A garbled report cites cabinet members and foreign ministers debating the Manila crisis and American squadrons. It mentions Lie powers and Correa announcing a bush assault, with questions about a Baltimore explosion and international law.
A June 6 mail stage between Santa Lez and Santa Barbara was halted by a masked man with a shotgun. Passengers were relieved of 665 in cash and valuables. The coach was robbed previously at a nearby spot last March and hasn’t carried mail since.
Clipped dispatches describe rising concern over the uba outbreak in a coastal region. Mention is made of Rear Admiral Saupoun and a death tied to the incident as Lumley arrives with new observations.
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