15 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
1
Reports from Frankfort say state militia lines up around Gov Beckhams home and the Capitol as tension rises over possible custody seizure. Democrats claim plans for arrest exist, while Republicans deny any intent to interfere with the legislature.
The report covers sessions debating the Philippines war policy, Puerto Rican tariff moves, and a contested Fourth Alabama congressional seat. It notes a proposed two monthly pension declaration days, and mentions the death of Representative Stormer and debate over the Frederick Dough Memorial and Histories association.
The London Vimex cites Lawrence Manigues crediting President Keoger with an annouement that he was giving Wnfontein to Arran a COR Mine to settle all matters to every body’s satisfaction. The report also notes Boer clashes near British caverns and escape attempts.
Frankfort March 11 Gov Beckham's followers move to form a state guard. City clerk Ben Marshall lists volunteers and supplies as armed citizens guard Democratic officers at the Capital hotel. Reports say Taylor orders arrests. Barboursville and Pineville London companies mobilize. Col. David Ro Murray sworn in as temporary adjutant general. Whittaker and Dalton moved to Louisville for trial. Rebels and Boer war reports interwoven with other notices from Kingston Jamaica and Redfield, Illinois.
Mississippi lawmakers approve March 4 1900 measures funding salaries for judges and district attorneys preterm, authorizing bonds for a Statehouse, and tax reliefs for libraries and public buildings. The record lists numerous appropriations and regulatory actions across counties and state institutions with commentary on leadership appointments and fiscal details.
Reports describe the removal of Abraham Lincoln's remains from a vault in the city of Newell. Workers secured the casket and prepared the site for transportation to a different location, amid heightened security and public interest.
Mixed dispatch reports unrest in Chicago with a police response and a New Haven funeral for Kelwind J. Phelps ex minister to England. The London and Sydney items note wills, legacies, and a bubonic plague alert in Sydney with brief clerical rites and family interment plans.
A scrambled report describes a graft inquiry in New York touching city corruption. The piece cites a grand jury and alleged payoffs by contractors to city officials amid gambling fears and public scrutiny.
A murky note describes a death by own action involving Calloway and Levee amid an ongoing inquiry. The fragment references a court, an attorney, and a potential examination of the victim and witnesses. The language hints at a legal proceeding, with Beebe and Beere or similar names noted, and attention to the outward appearances of community figures.
Kedward Morty Metomk, recently at Yountville veterans home with inflammatory ailments, shows improvement and believes he can continue to the Philippines as secretary to Dodge Tal, president of the Philippine commission. He has rested a day and speaks cheerfully, hoping to be fit soon.
Berne Switzerland March 11 the arbitrators tribanel has pronounced judgment on the Delagoa Bay arbitration but only on principal points. The indemnity Portugal must pay remains to be decided and will soon be delivered.
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