30 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
1
The passage blends vague remarks on a political figure Aert velde with battle losses, Boer and British actions, Paris statue unveilings, and mixed economic outlooks. It mentions Kimberley bombs, South Africa’s republics, the Cagayan river trade, and cotton crop forecasts amid global markets.
The article notes General Gallifer disciplining officers amid Dreyfus protests, and reports a strong ministry endorsement. It discusses Jamaican imports surpassing Britain, Boer warfare, and the British regulars reliance on concerted action. It argues election laws invite cheating and cites Brigham Roberts’ polygamy defense. At St. Louis a humorous Shakespeare authorship remark by Joseph Jefferson ends with cryptogram claims.
Reports from Manila and South Africa include battles near Kimberley with 59 British killed or wounded, Aguinaldo pursuit intensified, and Gen MacArthur in the Philippines. Gen Wheeler and others named for brigadier roles. Kentucky battleship Kentucky sets speed records. banking and corporate news also noted.
Mapped here is the official mystery surrounding the sinking of the Maine. The piece notes a selective, secret investigation in Havens port, with officials hinting at possible motives and omitted details.
Governor of Matanzas visits Santiago de Cuba during a coastal tour. He notes the city’s modest wealth and beauty but criticizes the surrounding province as sterile and compares it unfavorably with Havana. He mentions seeing El Caney and a passing comet during his brief stay.
A San Francisco report says the U S ship Ranger at Mare Island is quietly fitted for a secret voyage. Officers refuse to reveal details but say the vessel has been ordered to Panama and may head on to Manila for shore duty. Naval men expect a distant destination with attached secrecy.
Cairo dispatch reports Sir Francis Wingate's forces defeated the Khalifa's camp seven miles southeast of Goda. The Khalifa was killed along with most emirs. Demen Digna escaped. Wingate captured 900 captives. Osman Digna remains at large.
A dynamite blast beneath the undertaking shop in Farmer sburg near Terre Haute causes a terrific explosion at about two o clock. The building and contents are wrecked and windows shattered throughout the town. Police seek suspects, believing the perpetrators will be caught.
A verdict favorable to the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. was returned in a U S court against the city for damages during the IoH strike. The railroad sought 5000 dollars and the ruling could influence actions on other roads hit by rioting damage. Also noted are Washington orders directing action against cattle herds entering Creek country with cases long pending.
A letter from Comrade Wa U Jewell of the Florida Division Confederate Veterans calls for a reunion review of Twenty-first Regiment survivors at Leesville. The piece details roster, deaths, and regimental history, cites Davis era remarks, and notes efforts to preserve memories and monuments.
The passing of Garret A. Hobart is marked by a ceremonial funeral in the city. President and cabinet members attend a service at Hobart's residence, with the body moved to Cole Lawn Cemetery. A large crowd gathers as officials, judges, and family members pay respects, followed by a formal procession to the Redeemer Church and a public viewing.
The Kentucky court of appeals ruled 4 to 0 to uphold Taylor's claim to 1197 Nelson county ballots. The panel rejected Cowbell’s attorneys’ bid to dissolve the mariiamus and certified the contested votes for W. S. Taylor, after Judge Jones of Nelson County ordered the tally counted for Taylor.
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