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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1895
Page
1
Levi BR Tarr a leading Michigan judge dies at his home in Pon time on the 7th aged Seventh. The report mentions other varied items including a new quarantine regulation and political resignations.
Obituary notes Josxon W. Ripsenary, a long-time resident of Wabash Indiana, dies at 90 after moving from Keen County Pennsylvania and Madison County to Wabash County. The piece also cites April treasury deficits, a Lake Huron cargo sinking, legal disbarments in Dayton Ohio, a Detroit election fraud case, a Kansas city fire that cremated two children, and a string of other local and national incidents including railroad robberies, cyclone damage in Patterson Kansas, and notable court actions.
Telegrams report eight Russian warships including three torpedo boats gathered at Che Foo with additional British French American and two German ships arriving. Other items note Louisiana Supreme Court ruling against Olympic Club glove contests and various civil disturbances and disasters across the United States.
In Panola County a feud erupts after Henry Rottenberry, his sons, and others confront Fowler boys over a dog kill. A mob issues an eviction and a deputy sheriff blocks an armed confrontation at the Rottenberry home. Tensions rise as warnings escalate and armed factions pledge to stand their ground.
Reports from Sioux Center and Doon area describe a sweeping cyclone that struck Sioux County Iowa killing hundreds and destroying schools homes and barns. Tornado path extended to Sibley Perkins and Orange City with many missing and injured. rescue teams face darkness and severe conditions as casualty counts rise.
Naseville Tenn May 4 During the morning and afternoon the general assembly debated gubernatorial arguments then will convene at night until a vote is reached. Speakers included Heiskell for Turney Butler for Evans Ledges wood for Turney Baker for Evans Travis for Turney Jarvis and Hates for Evans Caldwell for Turney A republican card alleged bribery offers to vote for Turney Rep Deaken called the claim a joke Turney declared governor by thirteen majority in legislature
Secretary of State John W. Headly in Henderson says Gov. Brown will stay in the senatorial race. He will cancel planned Russellville engagements but continue his canvass, with his position already clearly stated in previous newspapers.
New York May 4 Mayor Strong has asked Police Commissioners Michael Kerwin and Charlies Murray to resign. The mayor has pressed for their retirement in effect, aiming to install his chosen successors on the board.
Cuba reports an American newspaper correspondent Fuentes arrested at Guan tanamo on charges of conspiring with Marti and arms sales. Insurgent forces claim control of Manzanillo area as battles near Ramon de Las Jogas described as brutal with high casualties. Portents include reform opposition resignations and calls for Cuban support to the revolution.
Reports from New York and Berlin detail tensions as Japan and Russia threaten hostilities over treaties, with declarations of war considered and ships ordered to sea. In the United States, Ed Powers is shot in a courtroom during a civil case, while in St Johns Native disputes end as half-breeds surrender to a marshal’s posse.
The World's Women's Christian Temperance Union has organized a polyglot petition in fifty languages, signed by over 7,000,000 actual signatories with attestations from major societies. The drive aims to ban alcohol and opium sales worldwide, with events across London, Washington, and European capitals, led by Lady Henry Somerset, Mrs. Josephine Butler, and Miss Willard, traveling by steamers and staging demonstrations through June and into autumn.
George Nathaniel Curzon presents his bride formerly Miss Leiter of Washington at Mise Cursen estate to cheers from tenants. He thanks the tenants for their welcome and explains why he went to America for a bride. The route from Weerby to Keystone is lined with triumphal arches.
Associate Justice Jackson Wasmiveros, of the U S Supreme Court, arrived in Washington from Kellemea Tennessee to hear the re argument of the income tax case. He traveled with fatigue due to Chesapeake and Ohio railroad arrangements and rested on a sleeper car, noting a pleasant change in temperature from Nashville to Washington.
Wrewrra Kansas May 6 Information reports jail delivery at Woodward involving three prisoners Waddle Hill and Heffen The escapees seized a revolver forced the turnkey to open the cell Then they locked the jailer inside and fled The posse pursued and after a brief battle Heffen and Hill were killed and Waddle captured The two other fugitives were killed and captured respectively in the hills
A Pasams Herald dispatch reports Ecuadorian government forces massing in Gaayaquill to retake the rebel held coastal town of Esmeraldas. Rebels have taken refuge on Colombian soil and dynamited Esmeraldas barracks.
Nasaville Tennessee May 7 Speaker Pillow presiding over the joint convention announced that Peter Turney won a plurality of votes and is duly elected governor for a two year term amid Democratic supporters showing strong enthusiasm. opposition murmurs noted.
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