20 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
1
A chaotic collage reports wartime tensions at the Vaal River and Galveston aftermath, with looting fears and militia activity. It notes Port Huron, Port Boros, and local grain accounts alongside political tallies and a telegraph dispatch from Lima.
The trial features testimony about a supposed confession by James Howard and ties to Frankfort. Witness Stubblefield recounts remarks claiming a plan to kill the victim and to bring Howard to trial, while defense probes a career of crime and a promised payoff for testimony. The jury hears from ex deputy James of Knox County and other associates as prosecution closes its case.
An extraordinary edition of the official Gazette announces changes to the associate justices of the audiences. Senor Gener announces the newly appointed secretary of justice and urges reforms and stricter handling of protection applications. The report cites issues with possession law and calls for dismissals of several judges as part of a broader shakeup.
Reports indicate Russia seeks rapid lumber shipments from Viali vestock and Tacome mills to support eastern operations. Officials courted by San Franses telegraphs discuss timely delivery as a potential factor in war plans.
A British signal officer reports advancing troops toward Pekin while Americans engage Boxers near a cabstand. German forces see heavy action west of Pekin as powers consider withdrawals. British orders curb bulawading within their concession.
Washington Sept 17 The war department announced the death in the Philippines of Captain Charles Mequesten Fourth United States Infantry. The death followed a gunshot wound from a single shot fired in self defense during a confrontation with en emy forces at Cavite. The captain reportedly suffered a momentary insanity before the incident. Further details were not immediately available.
William Woodrille Rockhill, special representative of the United States in China, departed for Pekin and expected to stay only a few days. Li Bungbang is at Toko aboard a regional vessel and unlikely to visit Tianjin. Kruger’s Europe plans are confirmed with a possible voyage on the Herzog to Holland.
The Mississippi Democratic committee argues for a statewide, fully tabulated primary and general election vote. They assess district and statewide tallies, urge constitutional amendment discussion, and emphasize mobilizing white voters to show strong support for Bryan in a presidential year.
An official report from Galveston details widespread destruction after a devastating storm. It estimates up to five thousand people homeless and destitute, with most homes ruined and relief urgently needed. Efforts by telegraph, rail, and shipping lines are prioritized to restore communications and aid.
At seven this evening returns from a nation in Havana are heard with only faint sounds. The text lists names and terms like nationalists and republicans, including references to 1972 and percentages, but the exact event and persons are largely unreadable.
The Guam native born Reynd Reyes sought naturalization in the United States where Jade Estee Ox pressed that Guam residents are Americans by annexation. The New York report notes John B. Randolph, a noted art critic, died after a fall at his residence on West 121st Street.
Lexington Kentucky reports a fatal shooting after a craps game when James Jenkins was shot through the heart by William Hulett who fled the scene.
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