04 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
1
A jagged article fragment reports on political moves and military actions across the globe. It mentions figures such as McKinley and Crete, Venezuelan arbitration, and a boundary of international affairs with references to Turkey Austria and Russia. It notes naval actions and shocks in many regions, including Cuba and London, with brief mentions of political meetings and trials.
The lengthy Washington Day observances and a busy senate session are detailed with actions on Indian appropriation measures the Atlantic and Pacific railroad dispute and naval funding. Mentioned are Greek troops in Crete and international tensions, plus local reports on weather and notable deaths.
Treasury special agents seized the largest opium haul at the port of San Francisco on the 27th, valued at $0,000, for violation of customs laws. A disastrous mine fire at Sombrerete mines in Zacatecas, Mexico on the 27th killed or endangered many workers.
Report on Maj McKinley and family preparing to depart Canton for Washington. The presidential party trains include a marshal car and private cars for Mother McKinley, with about sixty five on board. Ceremonial farewells and home training themes featured by Rev Manchester and others.
Reports detail fierce fighting around Crete at Mateos and Heraklion as Turkish forces skirmish with insurgents. British and Italian observers visited Korakas and praised insurgent discipline while political maneuvers in Opete seek wider Islamic governance. Rumors from Pur warn of grave conditions and possible Russian moves if war expands.
In Tex Feb 24 Paul Lefevre and Eugene Lefevre attempted to move a cold house when a live wire injured Eugene. Paul pulled his father to safety but Eugene died from the electric shock. the elder Lefevre survived miraculously with burned hands.
Havana March 1 Captain Maria with cavalry reconnoitered around San Antonio de Las Vegas in Havana province when attacked by rebels after eight. The three hour engagement ended with rebels dispersed and heavy losses. Reported 52 rebels killed, one trooper killed and a captain wounded.
Ker West Feb 24 Gen Julio Sanguilly and family arrived on the Mascot te last night. Mrs Ers Adan and Mrs Rodriguez remain in the city. She says Cuban cagee is improving and she has great hopes of its ultimate success. Her prison treatment was disgraceful to a lady of stature.
A Shreve reporter notes four men from Wayne County face highway robbery charges after a gang of masked robbers terrorized locals for years resulting in at least four deaths. Richard Lee Elmer Geivelman Elmer Berry and John Levers were indicted by the grand jury last Thursday amid claims of strong evidence and a recent arrest ending the crime spree.
In Detsort Michigan on February 33 Hazen S Pingree remains mayor and state governor per a Wapne circuit court mandamus ruling. The decision stems from Board of Public Works Commissioner Moreland seeking council action to declare the mayoral vacancy and call an election.
A large boiler at the Requishmet mills exploded just before noon injuring several workers. One man was killed and another buried in the ruins. Rescue efforts and investigations followed amid a tragic Beprogo, Massachusetts incident.
In a brief notice from Barbncore Maryland on February 26, Capt John D Hart, recently connected with spying plots, applies for the role of social general at Havana to succeed Consaligeal Lee, pending confirmation of his suitability and the appointment.
The Spanish commander’s campaign in Masime Gimmes in Santalara province is described as a failure. Insurgent groups outmaneuvered him, with reports stating his generals were defeated five times in ten days and his line of march was broken as his forces were driven back.
Report from Havasa via Tampa states Captain General Weyler has submitted resignation to the Spanish government in Madrid and plans to depart Cuba in about three weeks, signaling an end to his administration on the island.
A five story stone front warehouse on Front Street near Vine owned by Hinkle Wilson Kreis collapsed in flood waters. About 1 000 barrels of sugar went down with the wreck and one man Jacob Schmalhach is missing believed crushed. Eleven workers escaped by leaping into the water as walls and debris fell around them.
A lengthy Mississippi state legislative session discusses capital location, budgetary needs, and the conferees' reports on state finances. The piece details lawmakers' debates on appropriations, revenue, and the future of state institutions amid a busy political climate.
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