24 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1898
Page
1
Fragmentary lines honor T. Marten, identified as a farmer, with references to feasting and memory under a starry dome. The text mentions Se eff folks at Rome and Cortes era imagery, conveying a ceremonial tone and reverent mood.
Willard Blackwell, injured in a storm, is cared for by Mary North and her sister Susan North after a mortgage threatens their home. Susan’s sharp tongue clashes with adversity while Mary and Blackwell grow close, and a physician facilitates an alliance that leads to Blackwell settling debts and plans for a future with Mary.
A Chicago Daily News caption depicts a humorous scene as a boy named Willie, teased by his mother for already having thirds, vows to eat more after the turkey eyeing him once. The exchange captures family dinner banter with a lively rural voice.
A reader asks for help for a poor family likely to go without a Thanksgiving meal. The note mentions hardship and appeals for assistance to provide a proper holiday dinner.
Reports describe a deadly engagement near Manila involving American military police and native forces. Sergeant Price of the Minnesota regiment was stabbed, with several others wounded or arrested. later accounts note casualties among both sides and dispatches from Manila detailing unrest, naval movements, and typhoon preparations affecting the region.
A night-time robbery on a westbound Santa Fe Overland Express near Parstow left two robbers dead after a failed attempt to halt the train. Sheriff Helcomb headed to the scene. a brakeman Fred Mlakkey fired at the robbers as they jumped from the engine. The four attackers were amateurs, two survived, and the train resumed its route after the incident.
A Bucharest dispatch says two assassination attempts targeted ex king Milan of Servia. The first occurred on a train between Kragujevac and Nish, where peasants attacked his party with pistols and stones. Later in Nish a wouldbe assassin dressed as a stupe entered Milan's bedroom but was stopped before harming him.
The eminent petithees Sir George Smyth Baden-Powell died yesterday at age fifty five. He was father of Beath f Gee of Eagtests and served in many posts, including Kirk dale Chee of Livre im parle meet. His career included work on science and revelation in harmony, and he prepared for the fund at Mertherosgh. He studied at Oxford and led efforts in sugar planting and West Indies colonial affairs. He published important research and traveled to investigate sugar systems, with involvement in British colonial policy and the West Indies.
Dr Coerk of the United States marine hospital service arrived in Pittston yesterday as a suspect in a yellow fever attack. An autopsy showed the deceased Miller died of yellow fever. De Cook returned to Washington while Miller and Herbert were employed by the same company and were removed from the area.
Salt Lake City reports nearly all backs of the White River Utes and part of the Uintah tribe have left the reservation and may move into Colorxia. Major Linley orders a large cavalry detachment under Capt. dufoil to pursue them. Indians threaten to hunt on lands if the government does not pay for bought land.
Veterans and Cuban officials greeted a U S military party in New York with cheers as they prepared to return to Cuba. The group discussed future island affairs and plans to maintain order until American forces depart, amid reports of food shortages and aid from local volunteers.
Spanish and American negotiators weigh the third article of the treaty concerning the Philippines. The Americans argue for colonial limits while Spain contemplates relinquishing sovereignty and settling the dispute through conquest or other terms. Spain’s side cautions the matter remains unsettled as talks continue.
The morning papers discuss peace terms with Spain and U S indemnity offers in the Philippines. Reports note a shift in British policy in China and U S as an Asiatic power. A Denver program awaits Spanish bulls and matadors for a 10 000 audience at the livestock convention. Ex-Queen Liliuokalani travels aboard the Coptic seeking restoration of Hawaiian crown lands valued at 60 000 000, claimed private property not subject to confiscation.
Madrid reports no agreement with peace commissioners. Spain will not mention Cuban debt in the peace treaty and seeks full release from entanglements. Separate dispatches discuss indemnity for the Philippines and potential compensation offers. A blast in Port Month kills two children. Ferguson’s family injured. Washington ends northbound cattle shipping restrictions once fever risk declines.
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