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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1888

Page

1

Grand events sweep nations in shifting political tides

A collage of brief items notes elections in the ater district, a monument fund for Wendell, relief donations to Mt. Vernon sufferers, and shifts in treaties and political appointments. Reports touch Des Moines liquor arrests, cabinet secrecy, and bids to host the National Democratic convention with San Francisco leading on ballots.

Mt. Vernon Washington Dem Invita New York Cincinnati Chi- Logis San Francisco St Louis

Washington Birthday Observed as Senate Reading Farewell Address

The Senate commemorated Washington's birthday by reading his Farewell Address and adjourned briefly. Reports note debates on tariffs and rail projects, while the House introduced bills including an eight-year presidential term proposal and measures on foreign relations and public lands.

Senate Washington Washington Sable Fumande House United States Informations! Geodetic Association Hoar Ingalim George Washington Bere House of District of Columbia State of Manderson

North Alabama ore proves steel making possible

Late news items report Birmingham pig iron first used to make steel from North Alabama ore. Meridian fire destroys the Ragsdale House and contents for a $60,000 loss. A public execution in Forrest City, Arkansas, and legal actions against Galveston saloon keepers are noted along with a cyclone in Robertson county Tennessee and various local incidents.

Birmingham North Alabama Ragsdale Meridian Miss

A GOOD MAN GONE Philanthropist W W Corcoran Dies

William Wilson Corcoran, Washington millionaire and famed benefactor, dies at 6:30 AM after a life devoted to banking and charity. Portraits describe his dignified appearance and sharp judgment, while his legacy includes Columbia University endowments, Ascension Church, Oak Hill Cemetery, and the Corcoran Art Gallery begun in 1860s.

Mr. Corcoran Georgetown Washington James Thomas Corcoran Corcoran & Kiger Stod Rothschilds London United S&sates Securities New York Corcoran & Riggs Corcoran Jefferson White House John Barnes Monticello John Adame Quincy Mass Wnter Madison Hheve Montpelier Dolly Madison John Quincy Adams Polk Pierce Buchanan Europe Filmore Daniel Webster Statesman Boston Webster Missouri Senate Washigton Columbia University Ascension Church Art Gallery Quir Hill Medical College Oak Hil

Probing the Strike in Hazleton Miners Questioned

The congressional inquiry resumed with witnesses from Freeland. Thomas Campbell testified that company store prices were 18 to 58 percent higher than cash stores in 158). He could not give a precise rate. Theos A Buckley, a lifelong miner, said corporations could pay better wages and that pay had fallen from about 1.5 to 5 per day to roughly 5 a month. A Pardes Sr. of A Parnlee & Co. blamed agitators for the strike and dismissed leaders of organized labor.

Hazteros Congressional Committee Thomas Campbell Freeland Theos A. Buckley A. Pardes, Sr A. Par

President’s Palatka Stop Draws Large Local Crowd

The President and party arrived in East Palatka around midnight and were ferried to Palatka to board a train. A large crowd gathered along the route and at the wharf where the party greeted well wishers before departure. Officials later announced there would be no reception at the Putna House, drawing some disappointment from those who traveled long distances.

Des Moines Ida Russia Palatka Fla Josper SaGe United States Ircuit Cincinnat Ben E. Hopkins Chicago San Francisco Frisco St. Louis Gorman Maron Francis Exchange Bank Canyon City Col Terre Haute, Inc William N. Monroe C. C. Holton Ethan Allen Holton Mount Vervos Supficeme Court Lee Crowder Campbell Mt. Vernon Mills Mecanie Walsh Lousville & Nashville Railroad Francis Washington St. Lavra Mount Vernon Orthwein Fila East Palatka le Wou Putna House

Remarkable Tales From Georgia and Nearby States

A collage of local sketches recounts lengthy lives and aging veterans in Georgia and neighboring states. Notable items include Grandmother Stewart of Carref on with nineteen winters, Mr Blank of Beene Veta clinging to cattle from an engagement gift, and Uncle Jimmie Kilpatrick near Dawson at ninety eight recalling War of 1812 service. Reports cover a wreck at Cary Station Mississippi, a sensational explosion near Cartersville, and various incidents from Tennessee to Alabama, plus agricultural panel news and railway plans.

Stewart Carrefon Mr. Blank Beene Veta Blank Hiram Middlebook Colamboa, Ga New York Coambas Middlebrook Jimmie Kilpatrick Dawson Andrew Jackson Louistills New Orleans Texas Cary Station Mies Aaron Colline Cartersville Tobe Jackson Mra Collins Alex Cole Mossy Creek Tens Eboz Colé Peter Hamil Qoleden Ala Tom Baradol Mra. Haye Birmingham Chattanooga (Tenn.) University J. C. Johnson Soddy Tenn Ben Magill Moom Island Johnson West Tennessee Rochard Maney Enc Ueer Memphis & Charleston Stephenson Alm Bom Jackson Kaness Memphis Tennessee Mississippi Corinth Mice North Mississippi North Alabama Tennessee Midland Reilroad Teven Ben Johnston Morran County Glen Mary Greenville Miss Jim Parseley Edwards Robert Nelson Greenbrier Louisville & Nashville Railroad Kirk Bradley Hopkinsville North Carolina Democratic Ralegh Internal Revenue System J. E. French Macon Benna Vista Westover Plantation Friar’s Point Mias Jefferson & Neely Willey Bettie Perkins Newman,a Montgomery John Wynna Singar Machine Company Wynn

Wolves and coyotes plaguing western sheep herds

Robert P Doll of Hugo Colorado recounts severe losses from wolves and especially coyotes. He details wolf feeding methods, past failed attempts with greyhounds, and how Scotch deerhounds on the Laramie plains reduced sheep deaths. He notes the pack killed hundreds of coyotes last summer and saved many sheep this winter.

Robert P Doll Higo Bnet Lane Cheyenne Laramie Plains Hin Ali Waril Mr. Dowtd St Lots Post-Deslateh

The Age of Criminals and Age Burden of Crime

A manuscript presents statistics on crime by age in England and Wales. It claims criminals cluster between ages 16 to 32 with peak involvement around early adulthood and notes crime declines progressively after age 26 across population groups.

Populton England Wales Mon — Dante

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