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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
4
A sensational report claims the president was killed by an assassin named Croigst and suggests the act was executed with deadly precision. The piece portrays the assassination as a calculated foul deed impacting national leadership and security.
A chaotic scene unfolds at the Miller house as President-elect William McKinley lies dying after an assassin’s shot. Secretaries, ministers, and aides crowd the rooms while doctors race against time. The nation awaits news as Vice President Hobart and others prepare for the transition if the president cannot recover.
A veteran account recalls a late 19th or early 20th century male teacher discussing a failed trial of a formal manual labor program at a Georgia school. He mentions overseers Cape Germany and Shepherds plantation, rowdy boys from various regions, and the hope for reform through farming tasks. The narrative then shifts to praise for notable alumni including Thomas Allen and Bezor, and recounts connections to Franklin era figures and education reforms.
The nation watched in sorrow as President William McKinley faded after last words “Dear God to Thee” spoken at 7 49 PM. First Lady Ida McKinley sat by his side as Cabinet members and doctors conveyed grief and waited for his final breath.
London residents and Britain react with deep sympathy after the death of President Lopez. The sudden collapse during revival sparked nationwide grief as editorials note a mix of horror at the act and respect for the president’s personality.
Emma Goldman, jailed anarchist lecturer in Chicago, reads the press dispatch announcing the president’s death and says “Very sorry.” She adds that the news changes nothing of her case, claiming authorities have no evidence against her and noting sympathy only for Mrs McBinney.
A fragmented reminiscence by Marie Dressler and others in St. Louis recounts intimate expectations and behaviors of men. The piece notes women prefer subtlety and respect, praising gentlemanly gestures, atmosphere, and restraint as keys to emotional connection.
A rambling scene recounts the River Queen cabin once used by President Lis coh ar¢ and cabinet members in 1555. The space allegedly now hosts a segregated down river resort with a brass band and coarse performances. An outrageous trade ad宣ises below cost sales further colors the setting.
General Miles comments on popularity in an army. The article notes a proposed Whittier memorial and lists payments for a rare Caxton edition. It mentions the Shirk restoration by the Louefelow family and Mrs. Allee Longfelow overseeing with architect A W Leongfelow in Boston.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reports on an electric fan experiment that cooled a room by blowing air over ice near a thermometer. The observer notes the fan forced warm air out while cooling the space, with a temperature drop of several degrees. Nearby items describe various curiosities and a separate dramatic scene of an eagle encounter in Glen, New Jersey, plus brief notes on armor and medieval warfare.
A letter to The Persia Medicine Co of Columbus Ohio recounts recovery from bright s disease after using Perusa. The writer, Jchs Hertiger of Neenak Wisconsin, reports two years of pain and inability to work improving after taking several bottles of Perusa. He claims the remedy cured catarrh of the kidneys and bladder and led to renewed health and work ability.
Two drastically misforted sufferers, George Herniman of Budalo and George W. Sharp of Washington Kansas, are described as miraculously saved from death by the same method. The article urges them to tell their vivid experiences in plain terms and credits divine intervention alongside medical care.
A forged ticket scheme involved a railroad clerk forging tickets sold to a customer. The incident references ticket dates around November 9 and notes tickets appeared valid and would be honored as printed. The text also mentions a suspect, a seniority system, and concerns over ensuring authenticity.
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