10 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
1
The American Institute of Architects held its second annual meeting during a banquet at the Arlington Hotel in Washington. The post office plans a trial “postal service on wheels” for Westminster Maryland and other updates include labor eight hour day proposals and military moves from Manila to the United States.
Ensign James Summers of New York reports aboard the Veloas as the Teresa foundered after wiring signals to the Merritt and Vulcan. Rescue efforts, led by Captain Dora Wolentt, saved 14 people including Cuban coal passers as lifeboats and lines were improvised to reach the ship in heavy seas.
In North Carolina on November 4 disturbances flare as mobs of white citizens confront black residents. An expected clash nears, with attacks on Negroes and white women panic in the streets. Reports describe armed groups patrolling, street violence, and townspeople fleeing cars and walking to safety.
Capt Wiles, veteran of the Thirty-third Michigan, returns to Washington to defend his unit and advocate reorganizing artillery into fewer heavy batteries with better regimental structure. He argues for separating siege guns from active artillery and stresses efficiency and mobility in campaigns. Attention to garrison health and Havana water works features in broader war planning.
The article describes deteriorating Havana conditions, calls for immediate sanitary and nursing measures, and notes panic among officials. It mentions American participation plans, the need to scrub streets, improve water supply, and deploy troops, with updates on vessels and personnel arriving from the United States and statements by officers about relief work.
A powerful explosion and ensuing blaze damaged large sections of the capital’s marble complex this afternoon. The blast shattered windows, bulged outer walls, and ripped doors from hinges as flames destroyed the record room and threatened the marshal’s office. Firefighters battled the blaze with theories pointing to possible causes.
The Standards age editorially this morning says the Philippines law is inevitable and the United States will assume responsibility. It notes New England public men are prepared to meet the experiment with favorable wishes if Fogland watches closely. The Daily News questions German opposition causing trouble in the Philippines and the Daily Mail urges Americans to retain the Philippines to avoid a scramble that would threaten world peace.
Reports cite Rear Admiral Schley departing from San Juan and instructing evacuation plans for Pudie Rien with a Washington consult on future duties. Naval Construction head Lawrence Spear to oversee Annapolis course reorganization as Tennessee and Michigan units move to southern camps amid rains flooding Mataneas sugar cane areas and evacuation of Sancti tus and Trinidad cities anticipated by November 14.
A derailed freight train east of town caused the death of Engineer Richard A and Fireman Jobe Veendell. The crew perished in the cab as the train sped with a lifeless engineer at the throttle. Remains were taken to the home as authorities began inquiries into the crash.
In St Louis, a mob described as led by a political faction attacked the Hebrew district on Morgen street. They bombarded buildings with stones, injuring a Jewish woman and two men. Stores were stoned, windows demolished, and police moved in to prevent further arrests.
Lewd details are scarce as reports cite the fatal shooting of John Spaldt, a mounted official and local figure, by Deputy Sheriff Fred Marks, a Democratic candidate for county clerk. The shooting occurred last night near Lepabilean amid political tensions. further facts remain unclear.
Mapai reports a leading liberal article urging Spain to conclude peace negotiations rapidly to prevent foreign intervention from Germany or Russia and avert new disasters. Premier Sarasta says it is not certain Spain will send any memorandum to the powers of the Paris peace commission.
Unclear OCR notes sweeping references to Mississippi cattle movements from the Quarantine district, dipping stations, and inspections. Mentions of The Instantaneous Ice Cream Company, Vicksburg Transportation, and various state projects along with deaths, land sales, and the Meridian fair.
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