21 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
1
J L Power compiles notes from historians and students on Confederate generals and Jackson Mississippi events. The piece details a list of generals, a postwar roster project, and a firsthand account of the Bowman House fire with Major John M. Smylie’s testimony.
Col William J Bryan, featured as the magnet of the conference, addresses a Saturday meeting in Chicago on trusts and monopolies. He argues for state and federal action against corporate power, warns of the dangers of complete monopoly, and calls for legal reforms to curb discrimination and protect public rights.
In Little Rock Sept 14 report says a main result of the anti trust conference in St Louis may be to urge convening state legislatures in special session to enact uniform trust laws. If St Louis backs this, Gov. Jones could summon Arkansas lawmakers within 60 days. Also notes four hundred workers at Decatur Coal Co quit on Saturday for an eight hour day.
A devastating blaze at Waseute Temple and adjacent buildings in Nebraska on April 7 destroyed the temple, a three story brick structure, and several other properties including the Public Library. Firefighters battled the flames as the entire block faced near total ruin with extensive smoke and water damage reported.
General Wilson reports sugar production and agricultural revival in Santa Clara and Matanzas, noting destitution, draft animal shortages, and potential railway cheaper than roads. He cites Cuban war damage, river access, and the need for horses. separately Denver reports Uintah and Ouray tribal movements into Colorado.
William Heenan of New York and Edward Brown of Glasgow were killed when a West Shore train struck a wagon they were driving at Mount Marion near Kingston on September 1st.
The government eased paper money value to five to one against silver amid riots. Ministers may move the presidential election from November to this month with Jimenes as the sole candidate. Riots have not occurred and order is restored.
Private advices from Senora recount that Chief Tetahnte of the Yaquis, loyal to Mexico, was tortured and slain by rebels as Yaquis taunted him and urged punishment for siding with the Mexican government. The indictment paints Indians as cruel as Apaches. Other items note T. B. Howard being returned to Ohio for punishment after escape from prison following a nine year swindle sentence.
A hillside home five miles from Morn New Mexico collapsed after days of rain. A man Manuel Comioona his wife and six children were buried under the dirt roof. Only a ten year old boy survived outside the house. The accident occurred Saturday night.
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