19 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
1
The Ambulance Corps from Chicago declares readiness to take up arms in defense, signaling organized military support aligned with Boer War era sentiments and volunteer mobilization.
A Daily Mail report from Lorenzo Marques says nearly half of Chicago ambulance corps members in Pretoria took Mauser rifles and removed red cross badges. American Consul Hay notified Transvaal authorities he will report the incident to Washington.
A wealthy San Francisco man backs a proposed modern ground floor theatre in El Paso. A $10 ticket and $100 per box aim to raise at least $6,000 before plans by an experienced architect proceed. Mr. Samworth will personally ensure all agreements are met and start subscriptions on Monday.
Kansas City market counts show cattle 547 steady to 10 lower with top cattle near 5.30 native and 5.30 western, cows and bulls varied from 2.25 to 5.00, stockers and feeders around 3.50. Hogs totaled 13 256 with top at 5.62 and bulk 5.40 to 5.60. Sheep 4469 steady with Colorado lambs 6.90 to 7.00, Mexico lambs 7.00, sheep 5.24 to 6.10.
Play ball Chicago. The 1900 season opens this afternoon with Chicago at Cincinnati Pittsburg at St. Louis Brooklyn at New York Philadelphia at Boston. The race promises to be the most intense yet with teams began strong bids for pennants.
In June a select sale will be held at Mare Island navy yard featuring 250 cannon and other relics tied to notable American naval feats of the past fifty years.
April 19 report states the suspension of the steel and wire companies mills in this district was brief and the works are now in operation again despite prior anxiety.
In the senate Mr Foraker introduced a resolution directing civil affairs administration in Puerto Rico with the appointment and qualification of civil officers. Great 1900 Edition of the HERALD at Walz's.
During the Brenham meeting of the Texas Press association the mortality committee reports the death of Dr W M Yandell former association president and trusted member. He is praised as a founder and pillar of the group with a lasting legacy and will be honored with a minutes page inscription. William H Burges and Richard F Burges apply as administrators per his will leaving the estate to his wife with three quarters of revenue to his sister-in-law for life. Estimated value of the estate is $8000.
The public library will open from 7 to o clock this evening and will be closed Saturday due to a legal holiday.
Shanghai Press reports the Boxers swelling in number at Tien Tsin as they recruit daily. Recruits take a solemn oath to expel foreigners and native Christians with promises of spoils. The movement is openly vowed to strike suddenly against foreigners, with alleged government and official backing.
The Herald notes a frosty secret society parade with only Woodmen and AOUW present while trades unions promise a strong turnout and floats. Stores close at noon and Knights Templar elect officers with El Paso and Galveston contending for the next meeting, Galveston favored.
Special dispatch from Dallas notes Mr. Bailey in the city to confirm plans to fill his dates in Ellis county before leaving for Washington next week. He is greeted with warm congratulations on his easy victory by many Dallas friends.
Special Dispatch to the Herald from Austin reports a case of small pox at the University of Texas. The faculty say it is well isolated with no danger to other students.
Special Dispatch reports Houston's contemplated trades strike is postponed temporarily to await the conclusion of the congressional session.
Revival meetings attract growing interest as prepared workers and a fifty member self denying choir aim to boost church upbuilding. Tonight's subject is Divine Healing with solo and instrumental music before services begin at 7:30 and a sermon.
New York April figures show copper at 17, silver at 5.94, and lead at 4.45. The brief market round notes commodity pricing and notable shifts in base metal values.
Senor Jose Bulnes of Tabasco and his nephew Pedro Vega arrive in New Orleans to promote Mexico’s Paris exposition plans. He touts vast mahogany holdings, a large Tobasco brandy industry, and a vast mineral and manufactured goods display. He predicts strong foreign demand and aims to sponsor Mexican exhibits with Governor Bandala supporting.
Miss Mary Grant Blacker and George Haile were married at The First Methodist Church in a sunset ceremony filled with pink roses and bells. The bridal party included six bridesmaids six little pages and six ushers. the couple left for their honeymoon aboard the Southern Pacific bound train. The Rev Doctor Morrison officiated and extended congratulations to the couple.
Members spent part of meeting on current events and the rest on planning next week's exhibition. The note mentions viewing the works and socializing options including radish ice cream and cake at the Salvation Army hall.
New York April 1. A Brooklyn Democratic Club banquet drew strong applause for Grover Cleveland and Augustus Van Wyck while Dewey and Willett sparred over presidential backing. Only 110 diners attended and local leaders were absent, signaling mixed local enthusiasm.
Edward Donough OBrien Baron Inchiquin has died born 1835 descendant of Brian Boru. The Dromoland estate in County Clare spans 20400 acres and the family holds English titles due to an 1543 Greenwich patent. F B OBrien of Memphis now linked as a second cousin to the late baron.
Snow and slides on the Santa Fe near Trinidad Colorado have greatly interrupted traffic for four days. Officials cannot confirm full extent of damage but report suspended traffic on the Trinidad division and no trains entering or leaving Denver. A train arriving in El Paso this morning was assembled in Albaqargie.
The federal court remains occupied with the Livingston damage suit against the Southern Pacific. The criminal docket was expected to proceed today but all proceedings are sidetracked by the civil action.
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