23 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1893
Page
1
A jumble of reports covers crimes, arrests, court fights, and maritime moves. It notes a Chinese detainee under the Geary act, a shipboard incident near St Martin Island, and a court debate over selling a wife for cattle. It mentions a Yale study, a Yale law path, and a US cruiser setting a speed record, plus Congo conflict updates and political shifts abroad.
A chaotic collage of notes reports marriages and political intrigue alongside battles, rail crimes, fires, and deaths. Mentions the Marquis of Queensberry rules, Medal for gallantry in the rebellion, a Hartford scare, a lynching near the straits, the Dalton gang, a Chicago theft, and a Brazilian emperor prospect. Also notes railway disasters, a New York jewelry heist, and political shifts in Brazil and Austria with various officials and royals.
Confidants say Secretary Gresham indicated the United States would not force a restoration of Queen Liliuokalani. Officials report no credentials presented by Minister Willis and no decisive moves, though rumors of a hitch persist amid cautious chatter in Washington. The Australia steamer’s schedule offers some hope of news from Hawaii as naval experts assess transit times.
A cipher telegram from Cape Peking received by the Navy Department indicates that foreign naval representatives will prevent interference with commerce and shipping at Rio de Janeiro. The dispatch suggests Mello’s rebellion may be weakened if Rio remains under Brazilian control and foreign powers enforce noninterference in unloading vessels.
Disjointed local items recount violent incidents and legal trouble across Kentucky and nearby areas. Entries describe a murder in Paducah, a fatal duel near Charles Davis, a police finding of infant twins in a valise, and a Ky forger linked to a swindle, with scattered notes on tax, ships, and stray incidents.
Details of the tariff bill leak amid Democratic efforts to place iron ore and many textiles on the free list. Wool and cotton duties to fall, linen duties to be abolished, and raw materials moving to free status. A Democratic meeting will review schedules today as reports on the bill’s harmonization proceed with expected publication next week. The Viking voyage to St Louis is delayed due to low river water and season timing with the crew awaiting downstream travel.
The article notes the death of Prince Alexander of Bulgaria, detailing his lineage as son of Grate Alexander Joseph and prince of Hattenberry, his early life in 19th century campaigns, service in Hesse and Prussia, and his role in the 1870s Balkan conflicts leading to his exile and later Austrian service.
The city declares martial law to curb midnight prowlers. Police in plain clothes will arrest anyone on the streets after curfew. Officers will demand name residence and purpose, seizing weapons or tools used in crimes.
In Jervessoxvile Indiana on November 14 an drew Rensinger and Edward Waooe confessed to authorities to other robberies in Clark county. Bennington, while visiting New Albany, admitted his role and implicated Woolward.
The Weekly review notes waning uncertainties in finance and trade yet shows better fresher payments than feared. It discusses monetary conditions, imports, consumer demand, and corporate earnings, with emphasis on Treasury cases, bank reserves, and the effects on Philadelphia and Western mills. The piece highlights fluctuating factory activity, shipments, and the cautious recovery in prices and employment.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an opinion in the Blanton Duncan vs Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and Southern Pacific cases. It outlines two rail rate structures for emigrants movables and a general class rate, noting abuse in rate practices and affirming classifications under western rates. Also mentions education events at the Georgia exposition with delegates from colleges and a speech by J L M Curry.
The firm Weiss & Goldstein long dominant in Greenville failed with liabilities exceeding assets, transferring to Meer H. and Newsom of New Orleans. The collapse follows a dull season, prior bank troubles, and heavy credit strain. Creditors plan voluntary settlements, while some assets and a portion of receivables remain. A separate report recounts an assault on an Italian woman near the railway, two arrests, and investigations. Other items note a fatal fire-related accident, a port collectorship resignation, a local biscuit factory reboot, a pistol duel over a crop, jailhouse arson, and a poultry fair in Kage dusko with cash premiums.
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