17 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
1
Reported from Madrid, Buenos Ayres, and Winnipeg describe political and diplomatic activity. Provisional national silver republics debate territorial status with the United States, while talks press toward future school law and currency concerns. A Pekin crowd notes wavering in Chinese policy as Japan’s garrison looms, and a Terre Haute man marks his eighty eighth birthday amid public affairs.
A roundup of international, political, and social items recounts strikes at Jones and Lamghlie’s works in Pittsburgh, a doubling of diplomatic activity with Rome and Boston figures, weather and crop effects across England, and notable deaths including Rev. Hawa D R and Sir Dightes Probyn.
A tangled report details a tormented string of events including perjury case against Leslie C Bon- Ber in Toledo, fatal gas explosions near Momongabela Pa, a dangerous elevator mishap in New York City, and multiple criminal sentences. It also notes corporate dividends, a consular report, and political candidacy plans amid a wide array of incidents across cities and industries.
A garbled telegram batch reports an Andersee Glass strike at Amdersea factories, a severe wreck on the Cotton Belt near Stuttgart, a derailed freight tram, the City of Everett awaiting cargo from San Francisco, and a costly famine shipment. Also noted are a West Virginia cyclone damage, a Welsh record ride, gold and silver production changes, James M. Gocor’s murder trial in Georgetown, and various Indiana legal and railway notices amid broader economic totals and freight accidents.
President William McKinley joins the centennial celebration in Tennessee with Mrs McKinley as the procession moves past guards and marching regiments. He attends ceremonies at the Parthenon and West Side clubhouse, then views fireworks and electric light displays before evening events.
Two reports recount the Washington inquiry into the death of Iv. Rete and the resulting commissions. One document records signatures and procedural details while another notes disagreements and partial conclusions. The publications discuss the extracts and implications of the supplemental reports and their impact on government transparency.
The telegrams report a severe cyclone near Lyon affecting Lyon and surrounding towns with damage to homes, farms, and utilities. Several deaths and numerous injuries are feared, with rescue teams and officials surveying the wreckage and coordinating aid efforts.
Clumsy assassination attempt targets the French president’s wife near Le Cawede. Police arrest a suspect after a dramatic chase through a thicket. a second man is detained awaiting charges. President’s carriage resumes journey to the race course amid the incident.
The treasury and coast guard report possible armed shipments near Florida with a ship suspected of carrying arms and a dynamite cache. Telegraphed instructions urge alert to prevent any expedition, with Jacksonville freight carriers cited as routes.
Tike Sebjert of 5 Dtersarve delivered a sermon on Man and Manliness before the graduating class at the Woman's College of Baltimore. The subject Mas and Marxli- Sees explored odd themes during the ceremony. The senior class this year is the largest in the college's history.
A severe storm swept through Perry Polis causing extensive damage to roofs and structures. One church roof was blown off during a semi evening meeting while many buildings lost siding and windows. Authorities report dozens of homes and trees damaged with widespread debris and scattered hail.
Fragmented OCR recounts a brutal murder in Kemper County with chaos and fear. Witnesses describe a shooter driving through Sibley and the surrounding area, killing residents and injuring several while police pursue the suspect.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of people and titles with unclear roles. Names such as Werner and Beate appear beside references to peerage, a transfer to Vier Ss, and various positions or items described in a ceremonial or community context. The text lacks coherent events or dates.
Fragmented report notes changes in tariff or coin values with references to gold and silver protection. Mentions date June 26 and states comparison, with unclear figures around 47 90 and an increase of 18 dollars.
Walter Rimes, jailed for five years for burglary in Jel, escaped yesterday by breaking a cell door and climbing the jail wall. High Constable Berger pursued but the escapee, a heavy man, eluded capture as night fell.
The postal congress closes after a final session on June 11 with a special train bringing nine Primaries to the scene. Ovations along the route as delegates depart for home ahead of signing the general treaty on Wednesday. Most delegates book passage on ocean liners for the next week.
Mr Calhoun requests more time with the president in Washington as he completes his duties. He had been away a month and will return from Nashville to brief the president without new recommendations. In other news a hurricane hits the Windward Islands, causing injuries and drownings, while reports claim revolutionists have captured key troops in a separate conflict.
OCR fragments report a series of crimes and investigations involving Jota Robert and Lee, with arrests of suspects and confessions linking figures to a larger crime ring. The text also covers farm summaries, crop yields, cabbage and potato reports, and local trade notes in Delta region markets.
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