10 May 1900
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
1
A stream of dispatches reports reprimand issued to Capt Chadwick and ongoing political appointments. Denunciations from Denmark regarding West Indies talks. Alabama election date fixed. several legal and industrial developments across the Americas and Europe.
Varied items fill the day with moves on army appropriations, canal project funding, and commissions. The senate advances the Nicaragua canal authority while rejecting a defense supply amendment as the house works through civil and naval questions in a tense session.
A Manila dispatch says a reconnoitering party of the Twenty sixth Infantry was surrounded at Leambanan Island of Panay with four Americans killed and sixteen severely wounded. The survivors had a narrow escape. Miss Emma Stele was shot dead in Chicago. Mrs Albert Holst arrested for the killing. Other items include counterfeiting arrests, testim ony in the Coeur d Alone probe ending, and notable disasters and military news worldwide.
Reports from London on May 3 describe General Roberts advancing toward Brandfort as Cronje's and Lady Smith’s forces react. The Orange Free State army regains mobility and may strike toward Winburg, with operations near Kroon metaal and possible actions south of the Orange River. Prisoners are expected to be sent to Ceylon as authorities consider further steps.
In New York on May 3 Frederick Vo Huwwers sues for absolute divorce from his wife amid a tangle with Frederick Bowers linked to a multimillionaire palace magnate and alleged alienation of affections. The row centers on Pullman and Mowers living together as if married and disputed divorce dates.
Reports say insurgent archives reveal foreign firms in Manila funded or aided anti government actions. Papers allegedly show firms supplied men and materials to rebels and a defectless plan to attack American forces, written in Tagalog and translated to Spanish. No anti imperialist party correspondence found among the materials.
Judge Yarvin of Kentucky, president of the Kill Valley Bimetallic league, said in Chicago that the Democratic party cannot win with silver in the platform but is certain to fail without it. He argued Democrats have a better chance in Kentucky than Pennsylvania or Texas with silver.
The announcement states Frank Rockefeller resigns from Euclid Avenue Baptist Church amid public quarrels with his brother John D. Rockefeller. The incident is described as a major Eboreh sensation linked to the Rockefeller family.
Sympathies with Moers Chicago May 5. Henry Kootell renominated by acclamation for the Sixth congressional district. Resolutions endorse McKinley administration and call for trust restriction. Also reports on the American Magnetic School suspension in Nevada, Bryan receptions in Toledo, Porto Rico treasury balance, Standard Oil wage raise, Wells villa fire in Rhode Island, and hangings of two Black men in Louisiana.
The annual meeting of the grand lodge and grand encampment of Onda Fellows held in Columbus discussed membership growth and finances. Officers for the next year were elected, plans for the Industrial Institute progress noted, and references made to Mississippi figures and local civic notes.
Washington May 3 Senator Merry feted General Miles at a ceremony praising his leadership and the army. The article notes Miles’s role in expanding the army to about 27 divisions and credits him with military achievements and wartime strength. It mentions supporters Merry Verler Clay Culberson Money Veet and the passage of the firming bill by the Senate.
A Dewey commemorative event featured addressers and public receptions in the afternoon at a public hall, with music and patriotic songs. The day included a morning ritual on the Merchants Exchange floor and a grand banquet at the Planters' Hotel in the evening, honoring Dewey and his naval leadership.
A garbled report discusses German influence in Brazil and whether a southern region should remain part of Brazil, seek independence, or form a close tie with the German empire. It notes wartime safeguards and possible annexation ambitions, mentioning German support and local declarations.
General Otis relieved from command in Manila with orders to return to the United States. Major General MacArthur designated to succeed him as commander of American forces in the Philippines, while Brevet Major General Wheaton moves to follow MacArthur. Reports detail troop stations and losses in Manila and Chicago notes on pension bills and church aid.
Dispatches report Lord Roberts advancing with strong forces and heavy engagements along the river line. British and allied units push the Boers, capturing a kopje, repelling assaults, and forcing retreat as Gen Barton drives Boer forces from Rockdan and Warrenton positions.
A severe storm system devastates farms and villages from Kansas to Texas. Farm buildings, granaries, and mills are blown down while livestock and crops suffer heavy damage. Residents, including families in Logan and Great Bend areas, endure injuries and property destruction as winds topple structures and sever communications.
Postmaster McAulty reports a telegram directing the halt of all mail to the Weltmer Institute in Washington Missouri. The American School of Magnetic Healing has laid off staff and will not operate until U S courts resolve fraud charges against the managers. In Tacoma May 6 officers note rumors of 90 000 Japanese leaving Yokohama for British Columbia this summer and a large flow to the United States. The ship Toxu Mara carries 1699 Japanese passengers and is due on the sound.
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