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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
1
A patchwork of reports notes frost damage harming grape crops and forcing layoffs at 1,500 workers, New York and Brooklyn bridge bill advances toward likely passage, and a Baltic canal voyage for Marblehead ships. It also covers foreclosures in Michigan fruit belts, prompts for a Detroit Plan, and weekly US failures tallies.
A blaze at the Carnegie steel works in Homestead damaged the mill building on the 4th, fatally scalding Tadore Melfeury and injuring a visitor James Anderson who was struck by a brick and badly cut. Recovery of others is doubtful. Meanwhile various international and domestic notices describe arrests, trials, and political unrest.
The May commercial review notes wage advances at Carnegie and James McLaughlin works, widespread but uneven gains, and continued idle labor in places like Uerville. It reports imports, grain and wool market movements, shrinking foreign trade, rising domestic needs, and a rise in failures to 211 in the US with 34 in Canada.
The article recounts court friction as defense and prosecutors clash over witness handling and alleged conspiracy. It notes Johanes and Attorney James Blair challenging evidence, plus insinuations of witness intimidation and a push for writs of habeas corpus to free a defendant.
Telegram reports declare the income tax law unconstitutional as Groots Pos and related figures face contentious claims. A separate note recalls a man in Elkinn W Va charged with theft of assessor books during a property tax dispute. Other items mention a live stock show plan by Cotton States Exposition in Atlanta and frost reports across North Dakota Minnesota and Kentucky.
Frost has severely damaged corn, potatoes, fruit trees, and garden crops in the county. Growers fear lasting losses as freezing temperatures end the early growing season and threaten yields.
Maj Culver C Sniffen, chief master of the United States Army, arrived in Washington from Texas and was greeted warmly by both private and official circles. He is noted as a former attache and recalled for his role at the executive mansion during President Grant's administration.
A severe earthquake sequence devastated Florence and surrounding areas, collapsing buildings and killing four in Grassina. Crowds fled theaters and streets filled with frightened residents. The Prince of Naples and crown prince mobilized aid as rescues continued.
The article quotes Mississippi registration law detailing eligibility for male citizens, residence requirements, tax payment proof, and age. It notes exemptions for clergy and outlines penalties for false registrations, with reference to prior local events and recent court actions in the state.
Report notes Justice Howell E Jackson favors free coinage and discussed his likely vote with Moller after a visit to Nashville. Jackson planned to render an opinion once arguments in the case were completed, while his brother WH Jackson sought to learn his views for two months.
The report lists April income tax collections totaling 54514.36 and outlines main revenue sources for the current year. Figures include various assessments and expenditures with placeholder notes referencing figures and monthly totals.
The Lakeside parish plans a new water supply and a 4.8? mile ceremonial hall at the old Lakeside site. Rev Jose Aaget will open the assembly and a yearly water service may follow, with a western chautauqua setting and a bell as a memorial.
A garbled report notes that the imperial government indicating sympathy with Canadian sealers seeks parliamentary action to advance funds of 84568 for fair American claims, while the United States Congress declines. It mentions Lord Ripon stating the government supports the sealers yet doubts Parliament should move to provide the money.
A garbled 19th century report notes the Tichborne claimant, Stuker Gries, issuing a public statement May 14. The piece mentions the claimant’s assertion witnessed by a butcher from Wap Ding and a physician’s attestation to the testimony.
Fragmentary text describes a mall carrier and bicycle, possible theft or robbery incident with references to May and individuals. Details are unreadable and names are uncertain.
James Leon toibees killed himself in Park. He hailed from Lochasa's prominent family and was a member of Map A. Gibson and no Great cwasip of the late United States ater Eandall.
The Pall Mall Gazette laments the failed negotiations for Newfoundland joining the federation with Canada. The piece notes liberal debate and broad discussion on the topic, reflecting disappointment in the outcome.
An account describes a Saturday drill in Montgomery with Lieut Dean Scho Seld arriving escorted by Gee Seowdes and his unit. A parade ground review followed by a dress parade featured more than ten cannons and notable units including Band A veterans Hardee tactics and Cincinnati artillery amid a large crowd.
The readable passages hint at moral critique and personal reminiscences. A speaker discusses debt, measurement of head, and the link between intellect and heart, with references to a grandfather and unnamed individuals. The text blends social judgment with intimate prompts about courage and life.
The excerpt presents rough figures on international areas and production concepts. It references a banana belt region, bench usage, factory output, and geographic areas for France, Europe, Brazil, and South America, with inconsistent units and unclear conclusions.
New novelty detail describes a puncture proof band for bicycle tires made from whale bone strips placed between the inner tube and tire casing so flats are reduced.
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