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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
1
A compact historical item notes a populist grouping named Outfit The Middle Of The Road Populist Aggregation. It outlines its formation and aims within a political landscape, signaling regional influence and factional dynamics.
Missouri middle–of–the–road populists met in Kansas City to select delegates for the national convention. Presidential candidate Wherton Baker and vice presidential hopeful Ignatius Donnelley attended. Carl Brown, linked to Coxey army fame, planned a scheme to push Dewey for president with Donnelley as vice president.
A St Petersburg telegram to the Tageblatt reports an ultimatum to Britain from Russia Germany and France demanding an end to hostilities in South Africa within a week or face invasion of Afghanistan by 120,000 Russians. London and Copenhagen rumors echo the claim.
The second annual biblical conference under the American society of religious education opened at the Foundry Methodist church in Washington. General John Eaton presided as delegates including many women attended. Dignitaries such as Rev. Dr. Locy, J. W. Stokes, Reed, and Bishop Hopp spoke. Three side conferences focus on mothers, pastors, and educators addressing biblical education and pastoral work. Sessions continue tomorrow.
San Antonio reports governor's day with Governor Sayers absent for business. Electrical display lights up the night, surpassing previous state showcases. Arches form a circle of fire, with vivid colored designs drawing crowds at the carnival.
Paris reports opera star Melba will wed Haydon Chambers within two weeks. She has just secured a divorce from Charles F Armstrong, English ranch owner in Texas, whom she married in 1892.
Col Peter Cleary has arrived in San Antonio and relieved Major Charles Heizman as chief surgeon of the Department of Texas. Heizman will proceed to Manila.
St. Clement's church held its annual meeting electing Col. E. W. S. Neff senior warden J. W. Lucas junior warden and vestrymen including J. B. Watson F. C. Earle W. M. Crieco David Payne H. R. Chase W. H. Seamon and Charles Rokahr. The parish shows strong finances and a push to build a new church to replace the crowded current building. Wardens declined re-election and a called meeting is planned for Monday to finalize organization. The church serves about eight hundred parishioners with three hundred communicants, while seating remains around three hundred.
Mrs Mary C Mahoney with her husband P F Mahoney file suit in district court against M R Dinan his wife Ellen Dinan and three minor children to try title to the property on the north side of East Overland street between Oregon and Utah streets known as the Bloomington They ask for appointment of a receiver for the property Attorneys Patterton and Buckler represent the plaintiff.
A keynote event unfolds in Houston today with speakers addressing a focused audience. Organizers highlight themes of innovation and community impact as attendees network and engage with exhibits.
Houston hosts about three hundred delegates from twenty states in a session aimed at deep water for Houston and extending Oriental trade. Notable figures include Thomas Richardson and David R. Francia, with leaders from Colorado to Nebraska attending as committees are formed for ongoing topics.
An unusual accident occurred at night when two horses pulling a heavy wagon bolted at the Southern Pacific and Mesa Avenue crossing. The wagon crashed into a fire hydrant, destroying it and breaking the water main. Water flooded the nearby area, flowing a block to Kansas Street, with damage only to the wagon and harness.
Nathan Frank and Carson Rubey of Dallas form Nathan Frank & Rubey with office No7 Mills block next to the Herald office. The firm will represent Wayles Platter Grocery of Dallas Kerba Wertheim & Co New York cigar makers and handle commission flour corn hay and grain. Both members are veteran traveling men well known in the trade.
The Price case jurors selected by noon include Thomas Ehrenberg, Wm Gore, J C Maxwell, Carl J Ernie, A J Ross, L C O'Brien, Fritz Worlein, M Escajeda, Thomas Roe, M W Stanton and C B Patterson representing the defendant.
The Carpenters' union was chartered last night and will announce the next meeting as soon as a hall is secured.
Lonjiso Luna pleaded guilty before Justice Ellis to a disturbing the peace charge and was fined one dollar plus costs.
A brief column reviews a lecture titled China as a Shadow by Abe, noting its themes and reception. The piece highlights the lecturer's arguments on geopolitical influence and the implied concerns about strategic behavior.
The Houston Post reviews the El Paso Herald Great Southwest Souvenir Edition as a comprehensive, attractive magazine-like collection about El Paso and nearby American and Mexican towns. It notes a lecture by Hon. F X Schoonmaker on China at Myar's Opera House discussing Chinese culture, language, and history, Li Hung Chang, and the potential impact of China-US relations on trade and emigration.
In federal court Judge Boarman urged mercy in enforcing the Chinese exclusion act after the grand jury returned indictments including Lee Wirg for uttering a fraudulent Chinese residence certificate. He recalled voting for the law, argued it unjust and inhumane, and urged merciful administration amid the harsh statute. The remarks drew strong comment from onlookers familiar with the district’s deportation record.
The Philadelphia convention of nearly one thousand delegates began promptly at noon. Senator Elisberg praised the national administration and New York Republicans, as Congressman Sherman was named permanent chairman. Delegates at large will be Platt, Depew, Roosevelt, and Odell, with debates centered on resolutions and VP selection. most leaders favor McKinley renomination and a free delegation if circumstances require.
Lieutenant Luis Fernandez de Castro Joze Diaz and F. Bk. Diaz of the Fourth Infantry of Mexico pass through El Paso en route to join their battalion in Sonora fighting the Yaqui Indians. Officers say the war is on with no knowledge of end.
Last evening at the Trinity M. E. church the revival began with Presiding Elder Goodson delivering a powerful sermon on medicine and choice as destiny. The house was filled with ministers present, and the audience showed great interest promising more. Services continue tonight at 7:30 with preaching at 8.
An advertising note urges a practical cement sidewalk and invites readers to consult W S Holtzman at 507 Wyoming St for the offer. The piece also includes a series of railroad career notes and social notices mentioning officials from New York Central and Southern Pacific, plus arrivals and visits in El Paso.
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