Times Thunder Showdowns Create Citywide Buzz
A dramatic event dominates headlines as local clubs and businesses rally for a major showdown. City officials and residents await outcomes while organizers promote a high energy program across venues.
20 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
1
A dramatic event dominates headlines as local clubs and businesses rally for a major showdown. City officials and residents await outcomes while organizers promote a high energy program across venues.
London April 20 report in The Times questions why officers commanding at Stormberg and Spion Kop faced open censure and whether Lord Roberts remarks on Methuen's Magersfontein operations were suppressed. Dispatches from Bloemfontein note fighting across the region and rain delaying movements toward Kroonstad. General Hunter arrives to oversee Western Free State affairs. In Rouxville the Weenen siege tightens with 10,000 Boers nearby and lines cut as heavy bombardment of Weenen continues.
On a Rock Island train between Colorado Springs and Limon a woman gave birth to a boy in Elbert County just before midnight. A second baby arrived minutes later in a different county bay two as the train traveled through another county. Both mother and children are reported doing well in Kansas.
Lawyer W. W. Anderson faced trial in criminal court on April 20 for a murderous assault on F. G. Bonfils and WH Temmen, proprietors of the Denver Post. The opening appeared to promise an exceptionally sensational case.
The House committee on commerce adopted an amendment to the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill to address objections raised by opponents of the Ha Pauncefote treaty.
Frankfort report says the grand jury has indicted Governor Taylor as an accessory to the Goebel murder. The action marks a pivotal political-legal clash in Kentucky political history.
Republican voices urge Taylor to stay away as Washington wires buzz about postponing the Goebel assassination trials. Judge Cantrill set April 30 for arranging Harlan, Whitaker, Youtzey, and Combs as principals with Caleb Powers and John Davis as accessories.
Kansas City market notes cattle at 2100 head with steady to slower trading. Native cattle around 84.50 to 82.10. western 84.00. cows 82.10 to 50. bulls 3.00 to 4.30. Hogs 13 800 head steady top 85.60, bulk 5.40 to 5.50. Sheep 4417 head steady with clipped ewes 5.25 and native lambs 6.10.
At Trinity Methodist church last night about thirty singers joined the choir for strong chorus singing. Mrs. Trigg performed "What will you do" with beauty. Rev. Mr. Lumpkin preached on Divine Healing and Rev. Mr. French announced tonight's subject Fishing as the service ends. Song service opens at 7 30.
The El Paso Daily Herald prints a 72 page Great Southwest Edition with 125 half tone illustrations. The Abilene Reporter notes the edition is a costly, attention grabbing project aimed at promoting El Paso’s past present and future development.
The dog owner Chay Reed reports his fine dog lost to a traveling exterminator using strychnine. Reed vows to confront the responsible party, promising a lively confrontation if he locates the culprit.
Mrs. R. P. Boyer died in Chihuahua on Monday night. Her husband Mr. Boyer carried the body to Los Angeles where interment will take place.
Visitors are invited to view copies of famous artworks at Chopin hall on Wednesday afternoon. A small tea charge is offered with the exhibition, described as suitable for all who wish to enjoy the pictures and the atmosphere.
Charles Gough the young son of Mr and Mrs Gough died this morning at their home and will be buried at Concor dia this afternoon.
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff D. D. Livingstone against Southern Pacific totaling $5000. The decision finds fault in the defendant's actions and awards the stipulated damages to the plaintiff.
Eddie Bald, former cycling champion, plans to compete for American English and French titles this season. He will race in England and France in July August and September. A. L. Kickers wins the fifty mile motor carriage race on Long Island.
A brief in Houston reports lively events and community activity across the city. Residents enjoy gatherings, markets, and cultural events reflecting a vibrant urban scene.
In Las Cruces on April 20 the bank robbery case was called at two. Defendants Oscar J. Wilber and William Wilson pleaded guilty. sentence held for judge’s consideration. Rhodes and Cravens, accessories, pleaded not guilty and go to trial amid expected hard fight.
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the San Jacinto battle and Texas independence. The public schools hold a San Jacinto Day program with songs recitations and essays, while banks and libraries close for the legal holiday in Houston.
Local mining figures and bankers unite in urging El Paso to host a government mint to save freight and time. They cite $7,000,000 in New Mexico Arizona and Mexican bullion passing through annually and argue refined gold would boost city banks, refining, and supply purchases.
The G A R Women’s Relief Corps and Texas Veterans meet in state convention in San Antonio. A parade led by United States troops opens sessions with blue and gray veterans walking together. Knights Templars pick Galveston as next meeting site and adjourn.
San Antonio voters approved the proposition to issue 300000 dollar bonds for permanent street improvements by a six to one margin in yesterday's vote.
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