03 May 1900
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
1
The item summarizes global events including speeches at international conferences, moves toward détente, and imperial actions. It notes movements in European politics, the opening of the Toberennesia conference, colonial engagements, and U.S. government actions on port, education, and immigration policy.
Debates on seating Nathan A. Quay and related Senate refusals marked the session. House and Senate tackled post office appropriations, railway mail clerk reclassification, Alaskan civil government, and a Hawaiiam government measure, with votes and committee actions reported.
A long-winded montage of historic and fictional actions follows with references to Boers, siege relief at Vepener, and a suite of scattered events. The piece includes assassination by pistol wound in Kentucky, a St. Louis train robbery by a white bandit, Roosevelt rejecting a vice presidency, a proposed US cruiser under demanty, and various foreign political notes.
A severe storm drenched Denver and surrounding regions with over eight inches of rain in 34 hours, driving the Platte River to its highest level in eight years. Castlewood Dam near Cherry Creek raised fears of failure, prompting evacuations and warnings as residents fled along the creek. The city faced record runoff with widespread flood risks and property damage possible if the dam held back more water.
A sweeping fire swept through Ames Michigan destroying much of the town and threatening nearby areas. The Wisconsin and Michigan railroad aided evacuations and a special train moved fire refugees to Pembine for safety. Talks of further spread as smoke and drought persist along the line with rain expected.
Private Chicago meeting among W J Hrvan J J Johmwom and Mayer Mor thas explored expanding as a campaign issue and solidifying an Argom delegation to the national convention. They denied discussing Admiral Dewey's nomination and noted Bryan's comments. Bryan planned to speak in Port Huron then return to Chicago.
A Mississippi column reviews church leadership functions and memorial rites featuring Rev Dr Chiadil and Rev De J Mo Strattes, notes on Confederate veteran Col. Holder, and local civic updates including road plans from Grenada to Parsons, appointments, and state government actions.
In a memoir style account, Walter Kellogg recalls a harrowing night at a theater where aspiring supers faced mockery and rough handling. He describes stripping, misdirected dress rooms, failed attempts to reclaim clothes, and a humiliating exit back to Cambridge after enduring coarse stage hands and jeers.
Admiral Dewey arrived in Chicago for a three day visit with a big welcome. He rode to the Grand Central depot amid crowds and police, with a civic reception planned at the Auditorium and a military ball at night.
A severe storm devastates Ware and nearby towns with heavy rain and flooding. Reports indicate multiple drownings and property damage, including homes swept away and buildings collapsed. Rescue crews search for missing residents as streets flood and a central storage tank area is secured for safety.
The Galena Illinois commemoration of General Ulysses S Grant's birthday drew many residents and visiting dignitaries. Theodore Roosevelt delivered the day’s principal oration at Turner Hall while Nellie Grant Sartoris, Capt Sartoris, and Vivian Sartoris arrived on a special train from Chicago amid flags and bunting.
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