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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
1
The document compiles a chaotic mix of international and domestic items. It references deaths near Rehonde, a peace for a war fatigue, political appointments in immigration, railroad projects, a court martial in Detroit, and naval movements near Havana with broad notes on tensions involving Russia China and Britain.
The Senate devoted the day to the District of Columbia appropriation bill and military matters. debate stalled by filibuster as House actions on the two regiments and national defense appropriations faced delays. the session included readings on budget items, church relief appropriations, and reports on pacific measures amid tense rhetoric about Spain.
A semi official note from Madrid says the Spanish government has received no complaint about Gen Fitzhugh Lee the U S coastal general at Havana. Obits Isaac A Sperrago Philadelphia prominent citizen died at 71 after lingering illness. G F Hascos Ditmar powder works NY says in Nov 1907 Weyler agents bought 8000 pounds dynamite and 10 miles insulated copper wire shipped on Ciudad Condal. Rosecrans physician says he is peacefully dying. Manila island nearly destroyed by fire with five million dollars in property lost. Central railroad directors cut dividend. Treasury cash and gold reserves listed. Canadian mining bill favors British subjects only. Maine sailors memorial drive in schools.
The Montg omery steamed into Havana on the 9th amid tepid reception while legal inquiries into the Maine disaster continue. Reports cite plans to finalize a report and possible mixed commission while German and Spanish officials maneuver around the crisis.
Treasury shows cash balance 225 508,784 and gold reserve 1,451, Lo. Silver exports from New York on the lith. Marshall county Ky farmer shoots and mortally wounds Sam Jackson near Kenton. Gold movement from Australia to America totals 20,000,000 this year. Andersom Indiana Tex Quarterment Hotel wrecked by natural gas explosion. Mrs Towtsses, widow of Lieut Tomlinson, wins 5,000 against iron Mountain railroad. A Fayetteville Ark woman charged with murdering her father over a marriage match. Memphis ships south with medical college material. Eleven men die in Bowery Mission fire. Grand Republic steamship burns near South St. Louis. US weekly failures 244, up from 24 last year. Ten million gold ordered from Europe. Gen W S Rosecrans dies near Redondo Cal. Amos R Enos will filed in Hartford probate estate 20,000,000. Span ish court on Maine disaster pins cause on interior explosion.
A deadly blaze swept the Bowery mission at 103 Bowery New York early today trapping residents. Eleven perished as flames spread through upper floors where men paid for shelter. Police and fire crews battled the flames and searched for victims as coroner prepared to remove the dead.
Busy scenes at League Island Navy Yard as Miantone Reteldin Minneapolis and Columbia near completion. Marines under Lieut. Maller expected to join Colachesss, all warships coated, ammunition replenished, readiness for sailing soon. Government purchases planned for large barges to transport camels and gear. Recruit activity for army and marine branches continues amid strict examinations.
Merlin correspondent reports Ambassador White stating the United States remains unaligned with England and Japan while wary of entangling alliances. White argues against war if it harms American interests and cautions on sensational claims regarding Spain and the Maine sinking. Allen in Berlin allegedly corroborates White’s view based on private testimonies.
A report from March 14 describes torpedo stations and experimental work in Maine and Newport. It notes Whitehead devices, compressed air propulsion, and guncotton detonation, with examples from the Aquidahan and comparing Howell Cunningham torpedoes to Whitehead.
The text covers a Kemper County murder trial of Lipeewah for the death of Charles Stewart. It describes the court proceedings, defense requests, a dramatic courtroom collapse, juror matters, and related motions as the case moves toward trial and potential verdicts.
The body of Thomas Walsh of Walsh & Sams, a large wholesale grocery firm, was found in a ditch near the city. Detectives see marks on the head suggesting murder for robbery. Police have not arrested anyone yet. Local relatives suspect foul play and drugging occurred before the crime.
Two freight trains collided near here yesterday morning causing eight derailed cars. Engineer Van Seard was bruised and an unknown tramp was badly injured. A sheep wagon derailed and livestock killed. One train engineer forgot the other train. Money loss uncertain.
Promises of a large contract for projectiles led to a surge of activity at Carpenter Steel Works in Reams Pe. March 16. The plant expanded with three new buildings and the Diamond Steel Works integration, bringing in masons carpenters machinists and other workers. Government orders prompted increased shipments and plans to double capacity within two weeks.
The El Depont powder factory increases day and night production to fulfill a Washington government order for hexagonal powder for big gums. Machinery expansion and new grinding mills boost capacity. a light force is now employed. Similar rush work is reported at the New Jersey plant.
Acting under special orders from the war department at Washington the commanding officer at Fort Logan has issued marching orders to the various companies. They have been allotted shelter and issued the regulation equipment should they be called to move.
The navy department prepares for future possibilities by reinforcing Pacific coast defense and ordering patrols southward from San Francisco. Officials emphasize strategic defense measures and readiness in the region amid evolving threats.
Senator Proctor passed through Charkatue, NC, breakfasted there, praising the cordial spirit of the southern people. He declined to discuss Spain or war and said the trip yielded useful but unclear facts to judge the current situation.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily Mail reports French support for Spain is not merely platonic and notes little likelihood that Austrian or German friendliness will move policy toward alliance. In the U.S. Bethlehem ironworks and Georgia rail shops prepare for wartime duty with engines steamed and ready, while Iowa arrives at Tortugas and Dupont ships mail north.
Reels of regional market talk predict shipments of pears peaches apples and grapes plus melons from Tennessee. Obituaries note deaths of Confederate veterans and church leaders while local crime and business headlines span stagecoach lines and a Savannah steamer fire.
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