26 May 1892
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1892
Page
1
The fragmentary 1891 items mention political figures, legal actions, and disasters. Notable names include Brices from New Portland and various officials attending ceremonies in Rochester. Reports touch on treason charges, newspaper restrictions, a Cornwall timber claim, a Hamilton county tornado, and a broader pattern of financial and immigration debates.
The senate on the 17th to 20th hours debated the river and harbor bill, approving its naval provisions and a double-turreted monitor plan. House discussions touched on silver bullion and pension bills as floods, fires, and various local incidents were reported across cities and states.
New York May 21 Dan Co reports money in supply strong but general trade hampered by low demand. Cotton, coffee and iron show mixed activity with some price declines. Structural iron demand rises but barers delay purchases. Overall business facilities remain wary as seven day national activity improves slightly. US and Canadian totals for the week show gains over prior weeks.
Telegram items report Mrs Saran Bortnscnup of Chicago celebrating her 104th birthday on the 22nd. News notes nine deaths from a Cotton Belt Railroad wreck near Goldman on the 20th. A hail wind storm hits east of Taswell Indiana, damaging crops. Ohio and New England states report five inches of wet snow. Spain lifts pork import restriction. Monmouth Illinois sees wintry rain and snow. A pension of 60 a month is approved for George W. Jones, veteran drummer boy and Black Hawk war aide. Guatemala faces famine, smallpox, and crop failure as over 100 families lose homes to floods in Tehuantepec. Garza believed in Key West, awaiting Mexican official word on rewards. A constitutional amendment proposal moves through the Senate, limiting presidency to six years with no re election, effective March 4 1997. Mrs Crane H Patner dies in St Paul after starvation and fasting by her husband and herself.
May corn closed at 62 cents on the board of trade after a near seven cent rise from the opening price. July delivery and May, June and July corn and wheat all advanced amid frost and snow scare. Traders with Pardridge and Cudahy leading purchases pushed shorts to cover as bullish momentum persisted. Dispatches from Minneapolis noted icicles nine inches long with snow and a bitter cold map showing 28 degrees and widespread wintry weather.
Rumors about Capt. P W Egan’s disappearance on the 10th circulate as police pursue leads. Willow Springs girls report seeing two men drag a body. F W Egan joins the search with Capt. Keith. The case draws increased police effort and public attention.
Jackson May 17 report to the penitentiary board details mistreatment of convicts including white inmates in Issaquena and Washington Counties. Witnesses describe a black driver Bart using a strap. contends Superintendent Jenkins denies knowledge. three named white convicts Frank Roberts Dick Johnson Jim George.
A violent storm struck Wisoxa on Tuesday night at midnight with lightning, thunder, and near hurricane winds. The downpour refreshed dry ground, improving crops. corn acreage rises while cotton appears weak but stands well overall. Farmers plan to shift from cotton to corn and other home crops to save money. The rain lifts spirits.
Covington's Janes Basetmas and Madison County’s J C Nichols each receive ten year terms in Detroit for handling counterfeit money while Sanders White, a Black man, is jailed ten years for mail robbery. Anguilla murder case of Mike Shea ends with death sentence for William Exicut after appeal. Maz A P Barer longtime Copiah official dies.
A Chicago visit by Senator Peffer prompts reflections on the transformation from village to metropolis. The piece notes social shifts, including business fraternities, skyscraper era, and changes in politics, education, and culture led by figures tied to the world’s fair.
A New York girl married to a German officer captivates Graf von Sr. and Edith A- in a tale of cross cultural courtship. An American dinner leads to curious exchanges during their first meeting. A humorous note from Denver Tribune references a proposed Dakota city name Leisure for hastily wed couples.
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