19 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1893
Page
1
The report covers varied items including Brazil and Perxoro commerce, German and Prussian suffrage debates, World’s Fair admissions records in Chicago and Paris, and financial notes on the Columbian Exposition. It notes diplomatic rhetoric from Admiral Mello and Peixoto, plus miscellaneous legal and local events across states and cities.
A mixed brief covers Senate maneuvering on silver and Chinese exclusion acts plus motions for rules changes, and reports a yacht race near Sandy Hook where Vigilant defeated Valkyrie. Also noted are monetary shifts in London, a memorial for astronomer Proctor, and a Behring Sea repair for the US steamship Alert.
Clara Rarten, president of the National Red Cross, appeals from a world stage about feeding clothing and sheltering 33 000 people for eight months. She describes dire shortages on remote islands with families crowded in cabins and warns of famine if aid does not arrive.
The Austin Texas water system cut off water for failing to pay a bill. Public buildings the fire department cemetery troughs and street sprinklers lack water. City owes about 10000 for water.
The Western Passenger Association confirms the one cent per mile fare will continue through the exposition. Lines have given notice to resume ticket sales on October 1, with tickets valid on all trains in coaches, and include sleeping and dining car privileges.
Prominent Nutmeg residents join Connecticut celebrations at the fair. The state building displayed flags and hosted officials including Luzon K. Morris and D. M. Read. Rev George Woxleaff offered prayer as Governor Morrix opened the day with a welcoming address. Connecticut women and various boards showcased their work and history.
Oct 12 Halifax reports large scale drills with 5000 men under arms testing fort defenses at harbor entrances. Regulars and militia joined in the maneuver, highlighting York redoubt’s deficiency and subsequent spending to strengthen harbor protection.
A Jackson Michigan train wreck killed twelve and wounded many as a second section of a Watertown New York excursion collided with a standing train near Jackson station. Engineer Whalen and fireman jumped. eight cars were damaged with telescoping in the sixth seventh and eighth cars.
Trainmen from across the nation attended the exposition on October 14 escorted by Chicago railway societies. The Order of Railway Conductors the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Locomotive Engineers and Firemen's Brotherhoods were represented by colored badges in their display.
In heavy seas and a gale at Boston, the Vigilant beat the Valkyrie by seconds to win the America's Cup defense after a tight 15 mile course. The Valkyrie led at start but the Vigilant gained and passed near the finish as both yachts battled wind and fog.
The week saw a gulf storm pass then cold air bring below normal temperatures by two to three degrees in Mississippi. Rainfall stayed near normal on Oct 5 and 6 while dry, clear weather dominated the rest of the week. Cotton-picking dominates northern counties with most corn in the crib and hay near peak harvest.
The court holds that any person meeting constitutional qualifications may register as a voter in Leflore County Mississippi without paying taxes, with tax checks only when the person votes. The ruling affects local option petitions and election ordinances by shifting registration timing and requires four months registration before voting.
The governor named Arthur L. Cummings as surveyor of Marshall County replacing the late John Creighton. Meridian aldermen plan a November vote on a $10,000 sewerage bond while Vicksburg prepares a levee charter adoption for the proposed district. Local crops show lower yields but cheaper costs and more hay and sorghum. A publicnarrative notes a runaway marriage involving Dave Binnixestey and Miss Lillie Shaw near Law's Hill, with a magistrate approving the union.
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