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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
1
Reports from Hawarden detail the death of William Ewart Gladstone at 5 am in Hawarden Wales. The tolling church bell, family grief, and official condolences mark the public farewell as the nation mourns a towering English leader.
Reports from the Navy Department indicate Admiral Cervera and his flying squadron are at Santiago de Cuba. The war effort expands with Merritt to command the Philippines expedition and Newark expected to join Sampson’s squadron. The navy orders 10,000 pairs of shoes for volunteers and drafts plans for a new steel floating dock at New Orleans to boost coast defense.
The article lists officers for the First Regiment with names such as George Mohora and George S Yerger, notes hospital staff and adjutants, then sketches revival activities in Water Valley led by Rev. Culpepper and Rev. Newsome, with a tent meeting in City Park drawing many converts. It also covers state finances, smallpox reports, cattle trade growth, express company revenues, and public notices including the appointment of a Sunflower County treasurer.
Chattanooga Times reports a Mississippi Missouri regiment train collision on the Chattanooga Rome Southern line near Chickamauga. One man killed and twelve wounded, including George Walker and Alfred Lane, with several others injured. Engineer Wheeler survived with minor injuries. officers blamed for reckless speed. War Department telegrams promise care for the wounded and proper obsequies. Civilian unrest feared in Washington amid riot rumors and food distress.
The old single turret monitor Jason, under repair at League Island navy yard, was towed to New York by the Pioneer yesterday morning. The Jason’s crew includes former New York naval reserves from Rochester and Brooklyn now enlisted in the navy, commanded by Livat Fick Kohn.
A severe tornado swept through Arkansas Friday, devastating the great fruit belt and many towns. Reports say at least seven fatalities with more expected as details unfold. damage is reported near Elo Springs, Kiln Springs, and Springdale with houses blown down and livestock killed.
The boundary case between Venezuela and Great Britain will be taken to the Paris tribunal next February. Venezuela’s case and Britain’s counterclaims will be presented, with Venezuela represented by Dr Jose Maria de Rocio Hesjas and Benjamin Marris as chief counsel. Assistants include former Navy Secretary Benjamin Fo Prney of New York and Meo S Mallet-Prevost.
A cave-in at the Hartshell Swarts hematite ore mine near Marsville Virginia crushed four men who were 72 feet underground replacing supports. One month had passed since the shaft was sunk as rescue efforts continued with three bodies visible beneath broken timbers. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon and resulted in instant death for all four workers.
Reports from Kev Weer Florida dated May 1 and May 2 describe intensified naval movement toward open water as the Spanish fleet faced potential decisive encounters. Dispatches note the Argenta prize case and related steamers Ambrosio Bolivar and Sophia, with prize court rulings pending federal confirmation.
Secretary of War Algers forwards to the Treasury supplemental estimates totaling 39,645,40 for the six months of the year ending June 30, 1900. The requests cover regular and volunteer army expenses including pay, subsistence, transport, clothing, ordnance, fortifications, engineer equipment, and miscellaneous contingencies.
Historic session as Viladstone's eulogies fill the Commons with record attendance. US ambassador and staff attend. Lords gallery packed with leading peers.
Descriptions of naval presence around Key West and Cuba’s shores. Reports detail Admiral Sampson’s quiet coast and Spanish actions at Fortifications, with emphasis on the sinking and destruction of structures, Spanish casualties, and American supply strains in Cuba as insurgents face hardship.
A May 2 dispatch from Macon reports that the United States transport Florida with Cuban volunteers sailed from Port Tawoe on May 1 carrying several hundred troops. The volunteers, organized in Florida, speak Spanish and know the local terrain, aiding an invasion plan. Officers aboard were not identified, and success could lead to rapid reinforcement of islams in the region.
Reporters in May 22 dispatches claim the Spanish auxiliary cruiser Montserrat ran the blockade of the Cuban coast, provoking discussion on blockade effectiveness. obituary notes Edward Kellamy, writer of Looking Backward, died in Chicopee Falls aged forty nine. Washington dispatch says Dewey reinforcements to Manila may take two weeks to arrive.
In Kixeiros Jamaica on May 71 at 10am private telegraphic inquiries regarding a Spanish squadron at Santiago de Cuba failed to yield any response, though the cable remained in working order.
The article notes Washington leaders preparing a strong public stance regarding annexation and potential aggression warnings. It mentions ministers, the chance of war and the need to signal resolve to any Anglo-Saxon alliance and unspecified insurgents.
Capt Strong reports from Cadiz that Spanish authorities seized American liners and a cargo of salt pork while harbor activity intensified. He notes war ships and stores being looted as tensions rise and Spanish authorities appear more hostile to American and English movements.
Reports claim Spanish colliers head for Port de France as British steamer Teetelenhany is denied sealing rights. An unknown man of war is spotted off Martinique while Alicante and Terror depart or prepare to depart. In Philadelphia volunteers surge for Philippines and Gladstone's death triggers nationwide pulpit tributes with a memorial at Hawarden Abbey preparations.
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