18 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
1
A report asserts that claims involving church property in the United States must be resolved with payment from Turkey. The piece notes legal disputes and diplomatic considerations impacting property rights and compensation.
The United States has made a final demand for immediate payment of $100,000 for destroyed American church property during Armenian outrages. A Turkish government note warns that failure to settle quickly will sever diplomatic relations, though no payment deadline is stated.
Insurance men in the south gather at the Shoreham for the Southeastern Tariff association’s nineteenth annual session. The group reconsiders the 15 percent commission pledge and possible agency separations, while candidates H. C. Stockdell and Milton Dargan vie for the presidency amid lively, friendly lobbying.
Cattle sales near 10 000 head with native prices $4.50 to $5.55 westerns $4.00 to $5.00, cows and heifers from $2.10 to $4.75, bulls $3.00 to $4.90, stockers $3.50 to $5.35. Hog trade 18 700 head down 5 to 10 cents top $5.60, typical $5.40 to $5.50. Sheep 1 100 head, Colorado lambs $7.05, native clipped $6.50, western $3.25 to $5.65.
Dear Sirs copy of your Souvenir Edition has been received and compliments extended on the enterprise and energy shown. The American Press Association manager Eberly says the Herald’s elaborate edition offers substantial benefits to the great southwest region.
Miss Hat tie Gorman daughter of former Senator and Mrs Gorman was married at noon at the couple s home Fifteenth and K Streets Rev Dr Radcliffe of New York Avenue Presbyterian officiated The couple will reside in Boston Also in New York Miss Sylvia Caeser daughter of Mrs Herman Diedrich Caeser wed Passed Assistant Surgeon Dudley Newcombe Carpenter U S N son of the late Rear Admiral Charles C Carpenter The ceremony was at St James Protestant Episcopal Church Archdeacon George D Johnson officiated A large guest list included naval officers from Brooklyn Washington Philadelphia and Boston.
On April 18 at Croton Landing New York contractors used a 6 15 whistle to open work but no strikers reported at 7 00 only 114 American workers showed up all masons and hoisting engineers. A convoy carried 15 loads of cement under cavalry guard while Italians vowed resistance and Bowery soldiers watched for ambush.
Webster Davis former assistant interior secretary who resigned to aid the Boer cause aims to run in the Kansas City district now held by W. S. Cowherd. Both men are ex mayors of Kansas City and the race promises a sharp contest within the Republican party.
London reports the British force remains surrounded with no new front news. Sir Charles Warren at Spion Kop allegedly recalled and Buller may seek relief. Also, Boer prisoners include a Russian prince and a French count at St Helena.
Pittsburg April 18 H C Frick resigns as treasurer of the Carnegie library trustees. His action is attributed to a wish to relinquish all positions held due to his long association with Carnegie.
A compact column surveys regional concerns in the South and West, noting shifting economies, political alignments, and social issues shaping everyday life across states. The piece highlights local impact and regional perspectives.
Special dispatch from Houston notes Governor Sayers addressing the Trans Mississipp i congress urging south west commercial cooperation. Col Bryan declines invitation delaying any political remarks. Officers elected include President John R G Pitkin and Vice Presidents Walter Gresham L Bradford Pring M C Brooks and George Q Cannon.
In San Antonio on April 15 the state grand commanders Knights Templar the State Federation of Women’s Clubs and the state convention of undertakers opened. About two hundred Sir Knights marched in uniform at 10 o clock. Excursions are arriving but country visitors are slow to come to the carnival. Candity is hardly worth a trip to see. Electrical decorations are good but that is all.
Horace Chilton withdrew from the senatorial contest yesterday as illness forces him to remain in bed for about five weeks. State Senator R. M. Stafford, manager of the Chilton campaign, announced the decision in Dallas.
A Dallas meeting of the commercial club's auditorium committee decided to construct a $100,000 auditorium. Proper committees will be appointed and the movement will be pushed vigorously.
The U S fish hatchery at San Marcos reports flood damage may prevent delivering promised fish this season and, if possible, any supply would arrive late.
A report highlights Japan's largest warships kept completely concealed from international scrutiny. Shipyards and navy bases allegedly shielded from public view as tensions rise over regional naval expansion and strategic demonstrations.
From Yokohama dated March 31 via San Francisco. Japan shows no confidence in Russia's pacific assurances and keeps war preparations ongoing. Russia presses for territorial concessions near Mazampo or Koloku, posing a permanent menace. Japan's sixty warships move covertly.
In New York on April 18 shares fell as mills of the American Steel and Wire company slammed shut. About 10,000 workers were laid off as production halted, with chairman John W. Gates blaming overproduction for the move.
Two thousand Japanese contract laborers on Labau and Maui have struck over ill treatment. Japanese consular efforts fail. An infuriated mob ejects the consul. Only twenty five whites remain in the districts. An armed force will depart from Honolulu to restore order.
Pittsburg April 18 Resolutions urging immediate resumption of work by all striking coal miners in the district were passed unanimously by delegates to the convention. All differences with operators are settled except the onside day wage scale, to be referred to a three member committee named by miners.
The American league starts today but no games are played due to wet grounds in Cleveland and Indianapolis delaying the opening.
A blaze at the residence of Daniel Overbright in Pittsburg on April 18 killed four people Ignacia Barr Emma Overbright Jacillus Overbright and Joseph Overbright and badly injured Daniel Overbright who may die. The fire is believed to have started from an exploding lamp.
The item promotes a 1900 edition of the New York Herald available at Walz's with copper 17 and silver 594 read values cited.
The bubonic plague has appeared at several ports on the Red Sea. Carro reports this outbreak expanding to trade hubs and raising health concerns for regional shipping and travelers.
In Nashville today leading Tennessee Republicans gather for the state convention to nominate governors and railroad commissioners and select national convention delegates. The Brownlow Gibson deal clouds plans as John E. McCall may yield his delegate slot to Gibson while Brownlow asserts strong control over the event.
The International Packing company, capitalized at two million dollars and government concessioned to build packing plants in Mexico, will construct three plants. The first, in Chihuahua, costs about half a million dollars. the second, in Mexico City, costs one million. the third will be in Tampico.
In Berlin on April 18, about twenty Catholic student association members crossed the Rhine in a row boat when it struck an anchor chain and capsized. Thirteen students drowned as a result. In Cork on April 18 the fishing yawl Lahoche foundered off Cape Clear during a gale. Twenty three of the crew were drowned with some Americans among the missing.
A House subcommittee heard prominent druggists from across the country urge repeal of stamp taxes on proprietary medicines. They said the taxes impose unnecessary hardship on the drug trade and pressed for removal at the earliest date possible.
Mexican reports say Governor Luis Torres has completed the Yaqui rebellion suppression using General Miles approach. Arizona Apaches were sent to the Atlantic coast and Yaquis are being moved inland as fast as gathered.
From Cageyan a thousand two hundred Tagalos attacked a battalion and killed three Americans while wounding twenty. After heavy fighting the enemy was repulsed leaving fifty dead.
Alliance Ohio April 17 Congressmen Robert W Taylor who led the fight against Brigham Roberts in the house was renominated today by the republican congressional convention of the eighteenth district.
The 1900 club will not meet next Friday as planned and will instead gather Saturday night April 28 for their club activity.
The Colts marching toward Tucson for a baseball challenge. teams, venue, and dates are outlined as part of a continuing contest. Players from the Colts are set to travel to the base ball event with plans for a competitive match.
Tucson hosts a three game set featuring the Colts in a national sport push. Local efforts aim to field an independent team with strong financial backing and potential Juarez as a baseball center. National notes highlight C Hildebrant’s shift from pitcher to congressman after leaving Chattanooga.
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