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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
1
The column argues for delaying the Louisiana Purchase Exposition if needed, predicts record exhibits, and notes world innovations. It laments beef and sugar trusts, praises home farming, urges garden and poultry care, and celebrates Admiral Schley's visit, local civic meetings, fruit prospects, and infrastructure plans across Mississippi towns.
Chicago April 27 John W Gates the steel magnate outlines a grand trunk and branch railway system for the Southern states linking with the Chicago Eastern Illinois road via Louisville & Nashville and Southern Railway Morgan & Co controls the lines Gates foresees Chicago direct rail ties to industrial South sectors and notes Texas growth and Colorado Fuel plans amid possible United States Steel absorption rumors
August Belmont writes from New York that no change is contemplated in the management of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. He thanks Dr. John F. Cooke of Smiths Grove for his letter and confirms the board’s intent to keep current leadership.
Hon J Sterling Morton former secretary of agriculture died at 4 30 this afternoon at Lake Forest Illinois home of his son Ark Morton Ailing for several weeks he was brought from Nebr City Neb to Lake Forest for medical care The illness grew worse and he passed away in his sleep at Lake Forest after a gradual decline.
Washington April 27 The majority report of the House committee on banking and currency will be mailed to 1 026 316 persons. Chairman Fowler said the mailing extent is unprecedented for a committee report.
Boston authorities report wide compliance with the blue laws on April 27 as strict Sunday enforcement curbs fruit sales and newsboys. In LaSalle, Rudolph Bartag and his family were found comatose after alleged hypnotic sleep by Leo Lenzer, with a physician finding normal heart action in the victims.
The crowd of over 10 000 gathered at Union Station Memphis on April 28 for Admiral Schley's visit. A dash of a carriage and a brief sighting preceded the group retreat to darkness. Admiral, Mrs Schley and Miss Abert then went to the Hotel Gayoso where they awaited further events as celebrations begin.
Acting Civil Governor Lake E Wright delivered a farewell banquet tribute to the Ninth Infantry officers in Manila on April 27. He lauded the army for paving the way for civil authority amid difficulties and noted few frictions between branches. General George Chaffee replied, underscoring the army’s duty to support civil rule and suppress the rebellion.
Gen Frederick D Grants gunboat expedition in the Samar campaign has captured insurgent leader Guevarra and 39 officers and 189 men with 161 rifles. About 131 rifles with 300 bolo men are due to surrender at Cabalgan. Guevarra took command after Lukban was captured last February and announced surrender last March.
A blaze in Glens Falls New York caused over half a million dollars in damage. It began in Webb Bros clothing store on Glen Street and spread to the Joseph Fowler Shirt and Collar Company plant, threatening nearby buildings. About 300 workers lose their jobs, with 200 more affected temporarily. Insurance is expected to cover most losses.
Michael Cherko was killed near the Greek Catholic Church in Freeland after a trustee demanded that George Smith remove his hat inside the church. Smith allegedly assaulted Cherko, chased him outside, then fatally shot him in the back with a revolver.
Manila reports no improvement in the cholera outbreak with cases among American soldiers in Camarines Southern Luzon and other areas. The tally shows 5535 cases and 449 deaths among Americans, while provinces list 1599 cases and 1169 deaths.
A Missoula dispatch reports a severe outbreak of spotted fever in the Bitter Root valley near Missoula Montana with eight deaths in the past week and several more patients in critical condition.
Governor Odell of New York, resting in Atlanta two days, will depart for New Orleans tomorrow after a call on Gov. Chandler. He praised the South’s prosperity and prospects for lasting industrial development. In Guthrie copper ore rush hits Wichita mountains near Mountain Park with hundreds of claims staked this week.
New York April 27 the Central Federation Union adopted resolutions urging the American Federation of Labor to press Congress to remove the tax on forest products until the order of democratic merge is reduced.
The Senate discussed a Philippine temporary government and the broader war related bills. Senator Hawhines condemned the Philippine bill as an unjust imposition, while Hawley and Scott clashed over decorum. The military reform bill and army efficiency were introduced by Senator Hawley, with amendments to West Point and related appropriations. Senator Rawlins attacked the Philippine policy, and the House considered farm and price measures, pensions, and trust reform alongside miscellaneous bills.
Ed win H. Ewing once a colleague of Daniel Webster in the House of Representatives died Thursday night in Murfreesboro Tennessee. He was 89 years old.
The Senate yesterday filled with speeches from Metumber of North Dakota supporting a bill to curb misbrading and misrepresentation in fod proteers in interstate commerce, while Carmack of Tennessee condemned the Philippines government bill and attacked not only the president but also Fonstein who he accused of inciting unrest and insulting allied leaders.
A major windstorm struck Joplin Missouri causing deaths and injuries. The cloud formed a tornadoes main threat though conditions appeared mild at first. Stores broke open, power wires down, and 5 or more acres were damaged in various districts.
The court martial of Gen Jace H. Smith began in Manila on April 23 with Gen Lloyd Wheaton presiding. Defense counsel Col Charles A. Woendreff urged simplification of the proceedings. The record alleges Smith ordered Maj Waller to kill and burn and to target all capable of bearing arms, including those over ten.
Manila reports Maj Waller and Lieut Dax of the marine corps cleared of charges of executing satives on Samar without trial. Frankfort Ky notes Berry Howard in Goebel assassination case found not guilty by 106 jurors.
J A Difffenbaugh of Baltimore, past exalted ruler of the Elks and a prominent Mason, cut his throat with a razor and slashed his wrists in Helena. He avoided major arteries and is expected to recover.
Archbishop Corrigan suffers a slight lung congestion and fears pneumonia. Deetors Keys and Delafield attend the scene in New York.
The Avore islands lack native beasts of prey. Nola in Campania reportedly first used church bells around 400 A.D. Gen Walter Kitchener, brother of Lord Kitchener, heads to India to command a premier district. The Nile runs about 1,500 miles from Atbare to the sea without om e.
In Santiago on April 26 the Chilean ministry presented its claim to sell the cruiser Presidente Errazuriz to Ecuador despite strong deputy opposition. The move aims to resolve a dispute over the vessel’s future ownership and strategic use.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports a correspondent from Hager claiming the Dutch government backs Boer leaders talks in South Africa but dismisses Mr Kruger’s influence. If peace comes terms will shape his standing, but he may be set aside regardless.
A charter was granted for the Ranking Trust company of Topeka Kansas. Directors listed include John W Thal former state commissioner Walter Vreemen Vereen Mary Vereen John Deggett M B Herman E K Kiteety and S Alen. The charter ties to a larger cooperative scheme recently started by Vroomans with Kansas City as creator.
Report from Washington on April 8 states Senator Money of Mississippi was arrested by BR Shaner for conduct unbecoming a public official. The case centers on improper acts during a streetcar incident. Officials Mr. Shuarr and Mr. Meeper of the Ore department will testify. Money's counsel plans to return to Washington to confer with Secretary Boot and other aides. The matter involves expenses and possible action by the Senate.
In Omaha on an April day J A Elliott edged W Crosby of FPalles 51 to 53 to 53 in a tense match. Elliott caused stir while Crosby also impressed but both teams struggled as dust blew across the field hindering play.
In Gethrie Oklahoma April reports say the Leas and San Fracriscoe repaired the railway line extending 5 miles from tceerll to dell with a shorter segment completed, bringing the route toward full operation for a total of 380 miles.
A blaze last night in Seinbshitant 28 north of St. Lows burned nine stores and many dwellings. Telegraph and telephone lines were cut, isolating Theless and restricting communication with surrounding areas. Local officials report no confirmed injuries.
In Tatsburg Missouri April Armstrong and two others agreed nearly two years ago to assault a white girl and were hanged there. In Newark Nova Scotia Schaub was hanged Friday for murdering his wife, the drop occurred at 10 10 PM with a fatal neck severing.
The liberal forces in Colombia seized the seaport of Uacha near Cartagena, advancing to control a key coastal town. In Germany an aeronautic project falters with ship experiments halted and aluminum sales totaling five tons. Findlay glass factory burned today, destroying the plant and leaving about twenty workers unemployed.
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