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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1899
Page
1
Mississippi notes cite Dr Tebealt’s Confederate medical veteran study, detailing injuries death counts and prison outcomes. The piece discusses Union and Confederate prisoner experiences, hospital care, surgeon roles, and wartime mortality, highlighting the human cost and medical burdens of the Civil War.
The Aberdeen Examiner notes a detailed report by Halbert highlighting education among Choctaw and Chickasaw communities in Mississippi. It discusses school conditions, poverty, and efforts to civilize through religion and schooling, with references to January work by the Dywes commission and distributions of funds for educable children in Chickasaw districts.
Report outlines a major U S expedition to move toward Tartac and disrupt insurgent bases in Caguapan and Appar. A brigade of infantry plus artillery sails aboard transports Sherman Fromeme de Reyes and Aster under cover of ground forces led by McArthur and Lawton to prevent guerrilla advances and establish a southern route.
A government report notes the telegraph system in the colonies has been taken over by the signal office and now operates under the chief signal officer. It mentions strains and resignations, with mention of the United States stance and war context, plus labor unrest in Florida and other regions.
A Washington despatch reports Lt Nibbeck's claims on the Sale group and Aquimald with Dutch and native forces in the Caribbean and the Philippines. He warns of distant northern trouble, hostile tribes and tensions with Tagalung and neighboring races amid naval strategy.
Fragmented text outlines cooperation between China and the United States for Freiehees of Senator Morgan. Mentions Japan, Germany, and other powers seeking written assurances to protect trade rights under existing treaties, amid tensions over influence in China. References to policy aims and potential European alignment shaping future responses.
A gas explosion at a store basement near Westpart and Walia streets caused a small water surge and smoke. Fire crews extinguished a flare up with minimal damage and urged a thorough inspection to ensure no further danger.
Wampa Zoomiet and two columns of Gen Watethurs division attacked Mascaacg six miles northeast of Jageies. Col Smith with Seventeenth Infantry and Plievt Artillery advanced from Angeles. McBrien with Seventeenth Infantry and Fourth Cavalry moved from Cabaret. Smith killed insurgents and captured several, with others wounded or captured. Americans reported wounded and missing in action.
Brussels dispatch claims the capitulation news for Ladysmith was circulated by the Afrikander committee tied to the Dundee Boer victory report. Transvaal agency praised the report but questioned its private source, while Nicholson's Nek account describes Boer and British actions with casualties and later Boer sympathy.
The latest dispatches indicate the Delagoa Bay route may be restored soon, aiding faster communications with the Cape. Reports say naval forces from the Powerful blocked a worse outcome, with defensive works being prepared near Ladysmith as Boer forces threaten towns.
Reports from London, Newfoundland, Sydney describe battles, weapon deliveries, and mobilization in the Transvaal conflict. Details include gun types and road adaptations, casualties among Glowersters Fusileers and the Tenth mountain battery, and proposals to double colonial contingents from New South Wales and other colonies.
The Times quotes editorials debating American responsibility in the Philippines. Opinions urge a clear U S commitment to the task, praising British sympathy and warning against withdrawal as dangers rise in Asian and global politics.
Dispatches from Manila report heavy fighting as Allied forces press south and east of the city with insurgent ambushes and strong enemy losses. Lieut Mortell and a scout were killed, seven insurgents died in thickets, and Col Bell with reinforcements routed remaining insurgents from Florida to beyond Verme. Lieut Bentelie, son of Captain Dewtelle, a Maine congressman relative, is noted as a promising second lieutenant who joined the Thomt artillery in 905.
London dispatch reports American officials discussing a new departure toward China policy. It notes promises of free preemption of the open door and asserts a shift in American public opinion toward a stricter territorial approach and assertion of rights with other powers in China.
A cabinet meeting yielded a firm stance on Philippine affairs with calls for swift action and a formal message to Congress. Officials stressed the goal of stabilizing governance and maintaining U S support amid ongoing regional tensions.
A government concession was granted as courtesy to the British government allowing the press to operate in Canada and the Dominion. The measure clarifies no precedent and requires the high court to depart the area by the mid month. A gale in the British southwest coast caused telegraph outages delaying transatlantic cables but repair work proceeds.
Residents face governance strains as new taxation looms, export duties threaten bananas, and officials fear wider unrest. Conflicts within the local administration worsen as rumors swirl of national political involvement and possible interventions amid public dissatisfaction.
New York reports the Forty seventh United States infantry from Camp Meade arrived in New Jersey aboard four trains via the New Jersey Central. Commanded by Col Waller, the unit, all in general condition, took breakfast and traveled by rail ferry to the transport Thomas at Breskivyn to sail to Manila. Fifty three hospital corps members arrived from Washington to join on the same transport under Steward Joseph Walters.
A Missouri Parish passenger train collides with a Texas freight train ten miles south of Blow Moon. Firemen suffer injuries while many passengers endure a severe jolt. Engine badly wrecked. On board were Captain Shidler Lieutenant Burton and Lieutenant Warner of Gen Funston’s Sea, plus many troops.
Capt George S. Wetern of Company L Twentieth Kansas to organize a 170 man light artillery battery with six Hotchkiss guns for service in the Philippines. He will return next month to join General Funston. Many of Watson's oil company men will reenlist.
The Celina crew from Philadelphia reports the schooner struck a reef off Cherokee Ted Abaco on October 21 amid heavy seas. The vessel and cargo were lost but salvaged materials were recovered. the nine remaining crew members arrived safely.
Rear-Admiral Sebley accompanied by Mrs Sebrey Miss Letterman and Gen Felix Agnus left Washington at 1 14 a m via the Southern railway for the south. In Washington the postmaster general ordered postmasters to collect postage due above the domestic rate on letters sent by soldiers.
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