08 Mar 1888
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1888
Page
1
A diverse report covers Abyssinia’s Rae Alola army advancing on Vassowah, legal notices in Des Moines and Columbus, and UK Royal uncertainty over Crown Prince health. It notes railroad labor tensions, a Boston theater fire, and civil service reforms shaping posts and commissions.
The report details Senate and House actions on the Dependent Pension Bill and related amendments, army pensions, and a broad tariff discussion. It notes debates over treaties with China, real estate restrictions, and a Paris exhibition invitation, with multiple committee reports and adjournments.
Reports from Denver Culpepper and Reading describe fatal shootings and brutal assaults with coroner exonerations and injuries. Other dispatches note storms in Duluth Old Town drownings in Mississippi and a major New York fire. Tariff changes, railway accidents, and mineral production figures accompany political and international tensions in brief items.
Jour J Puwps a cashier of Citizens National Bank of Springfield OL died suddenly in Kansas City while living under an assumed name. He had cleared shortages with interest and had just paid the last amount when death claimed him, prompting wide speculation.
The week brings a mix of violent incidents and religious revival reports. A Montgomery County train block, robberies near Jackson and wrecks in Tunica County tie local fear to booming revival efforts at the Jefferson Street church. A famed figure Colonel Cash dies. a child bitten by mad dog prompts public concern amid ongoing religious awakenings in the region.
The article reports ongoing concern over the German Crown Prince's health with private arrangements to move him to Berlin and London. It notes appearances on a balcony at San Remo and mixed medical opinions, including Dr. Markenale’s cautious stance on cancer and English surgeon Sir Spencer Wells sending remedies for throat care.
A severe storm strikes Newton Kansas on March 3 causing damage across the city. The Newton flour mill building collapses injuring residents while livestock flee and fences, roofs, and trees are blown down. William J. Lacy, a 37 year old Kansas City transplant and the man killed, is identified with two brothers in Kansas City and Milwaukee.
The General Grievance Committee of the Brotherhood of Engineers and Firemen issued a telegram to regional chairmen urging immediate city attendance in Chicago. Chief Arthur hinted at ongoing plans tied to Burlington & Quincy tensions, with further details pending the arrival of chairmen and leaders.
In Cairo on March 2 Judge Pendergast urged action on foreign immigrants deemed undesirable. Discussions proposed sending nine Canadians to Britain and Germans and Hungarians to their consuls as a measure to prompt legislative attention. German and Hungarian consuls offered brief replies, while Victoria Reeds faced a demand for office access, threatening federal court involvement.
Friends of Samuel Carnahac a farmer from a point northeast of Sedala report his disappearance after leaving Sedalis last Saturday night on foot. He carries a considerable sum of money and has not been seen since prompting fears of foul play. He lived alone and kept a bachelor, untroubled by habit.
A collage of aphorisms and quips from various publications recalls character, duty, and judgment. Notable lines touch on principle versus obstinacy, destiny and effort, and social manners. The piece reflects a late period voice with humor and cautionary observations.
The piece comments on the power of orators to shape nations, arguing eloquence often precedes confusion and decline as public officials are chosen for speaking skill rather than wisdom. It notes how rulers prize persuasion over truth and cites historical figures to illustrate the danger of charismatic leadership. A comic bear tale from a parish in a Southern setting ends with a violent train collision narrative.
The piece compares regional shoe fitting practices, noting Eastern retailers prefer longer shoes to allow narrowing for a slender look, while Western and Southern dealers fit snugly to length. It discusses lasting methods and wear implications for foot comfort and shoe longevity.
A hotel hat theft anecdote opens this fragment with a guest hunting a missing hat, the dining room rack, and a painting spot on a cap. The piece shifts to Proctor on human balance and a quip about flying versus Canada, ending with a joke about an elevator accident and aging.
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