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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
1
An array of brief items reports seismic disturbances from Nicaragua affecting coasts and sea levels, a Salt Lake City arrest and sentence, Colorado officials ordered to appear, and multiple international notes from Madrid Paris and Berlin including finance decrees, colonial routes, and canal treaty commentary.
Rufus Hh Wombage, a leading U S railway contractor, dies at St Joseph Maine after a brief illness from heart disease. He built much of the Burlington lines west of the Missouri River. Several other brief items cover executions, military notes, treasury figures, and civic benefactors.
The Department of Agriculture reports three major estimates for 1901 world wheat harvests indicating larger crops than 1900. Hungarian ministry lists 2,471,520,000 bushels, Beerbohm's 2,711,600,000, and Bulletin Des Halles 2,700,210,000 Winchester bushels. The U.S., Canada and India drive increases. official totals await more returns.
Rev. Dr. W. T. Harris, longtime Memphis conference figure and Democrat, died at 8 55 this morning in Jackson. He presided at a mass meeting condemning the president’s assassination and praised a reunited country. Funeral at First Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Monday, with remains in state until early Tuesday train to Martin Tennessee for interment.
On the White Star liner Celtic a party of English railroad directors arrived in New York to spend a month examining American railroad methods. George B. Gibb Norman D. MacDonald T M Newell and Wilson Worsdel will inspect freight handling and signaling and may travel as far west as Chicago.
Washington reports that 37 percent of South American imports come from border regions facing two oceans while Caribbean-facing coasts account for 16 percent. In 1899 Brazil imported over 166 million with the United States supplying about 10 percent. Uruguay and Paraguay 28 million with under 1 percent from the U S. Argentina 112 million with about 19 percent from the United States. Pacific coast nations show Chile 33 million Peru 5.5 million Bolivia 11.6 million and Ecuador 7 million, all around 10 percent U S share on average.
Madrid reports in El Imparcial that General Werler the minister of war will seek more than 2 000 000 pesetas in the forthcoming budget to pay pensions and military rewards related to the war with the United States.
Manila reports wide criticism of the recent sweeping charge raised in Congress. The dispatch notes strong opposition from locals as officials assess the impact of the accusations and the political response unfolds through October 13.
In Brataliy Jackson Tenn on October 13 an attaché of Gray and Sells struck Albert Fowler aged 12 in the eye with a pick, bursting the pupil which had to be removed. The assailant fled into a camras. The father files legal proceedings and vows action, while the crowd grows restless awaiting a capture.
Warden Parchman reports Mississippi State Prison will harvest about 4925 bales of cotton with nearly 4000 bales needed for operating costs leaving near 1000 bales as net profit. The article notes improved farming, stock value gains, reduced debt, and plans to clear land and expand at Sunflower county plantation.
A summary of diverse 17th and 19th century curiosities including aurora duration in 1659, canary color origins, depth of Eogi channel, Irish Sea depth, coal fire heat, iron heating, heart wood role in trees, Franco-German war smallpox deaths, German lens factories, Voigtlander crews, color-changing prawns, asbestos mica insulation, early bird photography device, and Johann Strauss touring Europe with an old style orchestra.
The Spectator will publish letters from Viscount Rhodes and the late Charles Schnadhorst regarding claims that Rhodes gave 65,000 to the liberal party to influence Irish Westminster representation. Liberal leaders deny the charge, with Rhodes detailing his conditions and secrecy requests, and correspondence discussing Egypt policy and Home Rule implications.
London reports a storm over General Buller after a Thursday outburst with widespread talk of possible disciplinary action. The press shows surprise at his indiscretion and debate over his future honors and continued favor of the king and public.
Middletown Ohio dispatch reports Mrs. Mary Belle Witwer the suspected poisoner has had five husbands not four. John Williams, not previously named, left two days after the ceremony and is the only one of the five living. his whereabouts are unknown. Mrs Witwer had a divorce before marrying Frank Brown.
Weston Mexico City Oct 12 The Federal government issued a decision on water rights affecting New York capitalists. The Almo ora town grant gave one third of the river flow to William McKenzie, provoking protests from downstream farmers and towns. The ruling voids the concession as contrary to public policy and private rights, affirming federal control of the river sources.
Military reports indicate Gen. Miguel Malvar, insurgent leader, may have left Batangas for Bulacan to organize a fresh operation amid guerrilla terrain. Capt. Pitcher claims Mindoro insurrection nearly stamped out. Banana police disarmed. chief and others jailed for insurgent ties and using offices for intelligence.
Three new wells were added to the Spindletop field by the German American Oil Company and others. A large gusher came in late last night followed by a heavy oil stream near the well head. The Heastess-Keaneast Oil Company reported a major gush in the afternoon with a long pipe line and significant flow.
In Montgomery on October 13 two white men Jobe T Ueyle and Martin Clark surrendered after a fatal shooting that left Henry Campbell dead. Campbell allegedly returned fire from a doorway after being ejected from a saloon. meanwhile the precise shooter could not be identified.
Two Italians were arrested Friday evening in the corridor of the Presidential palace in Rio de Janeiro. An officer reported wolves and daggers as part of the incident. Authorities believe the men are anarchists who planned to assassinate President Campos Salles.
In New York on October 13 at Gospel Tabernacle Dr. A B Simpson led a missionary fund drive. The day yielded 60000 dollars, part of a nationwide series concluding eleven conventions and bringing total missionary giving near 175000 dollars.
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