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A fragment mentions the name Li Hung in a waiting context. The readable text provides no clear event or outcome. No dates, places, or organizations are confirmed.
28 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1900
Page
1
A fragment mentions the name Li Hung in a waiting context. The readable text provides no clear event or outcome. No dates, places, or organizations are confirmed.
Washington dispatches report no new messages on the China crisis beyond congratulatory notes for relief efforts. Casualties near Tien Tsin are listed, with several soldiers wounded. reports mention German troops approaching and Li Hung Chang’s unclear stance as officials await a clearer reply from Beijing. Empress dowager and emperor allegedly locating near Tai Yuen Fu. France signals accord with US on policy toward China.
The Kentucky special legislative session opened at noon with aims to revise the Goebel law and remove objectionable features. Governor Beckham notes the law, though an improvement over the old one, disturbs many and urges modifications to pacify all political factions amid a national politics contest centered on Kentucky.
The Shah of Persia and his entourage arrived in The Hague as discussions unfold. Separately, Mexicans in El Paso consider uniting four local societies into a single brotherhood, with formal action expected within days after a Mutualista meeting.
The text warns that extending European military presence in China creates new complications and makes eventual withdrawal harder, suggesting longer occupation fuels securing a future removal.
J A Spelly was named city passenger and ticket agent of the Sunset lines at El Paso. He succeeds T E Hunt who becomes local freight agent for the G H and S A railway at Houston.
Charles Beck a Michigan veteran in Chicago for an encampment collapsed in the street and died as he prepared to join the parade. Officials attributed the death to natural causes or heart-related issues observed at the scene.
Hirem Sharpe, an aged man described as a morphine fiend, was hanged today in Decatur for murdering his wife on December 6, 1899. He was scarcely conscious when the drop fell.
Catholics report a church theft with the theft aimed at outwitting the priest. Details remain unclear as police investigate the incident and review security footage from the church.
Fifty Italians were arraigned before Justice Mackey in Belvidere New Jersey for stealing and transporting a church and its contents. Father Dynin, the complainant, says a new church faced parishioner opposition leading to the vandalism and relocation of the structure. two men face a Friday hearing.
Central News dispatch from Belfast dated August 27 reports Boer lines broken, British losses heavy, while Lord Roberts confirms success with Buller capturing Bergendal near Dalmanatha station. De Wet appears near Heilbron as Steyn reportedly joins Kruger east of Pretoria.
Kansas O1ry August 28 cattle receipts 13044 steady to 15 lower native steers 4.50 to 5.65 western 3.75 to 5.50 Texas and Indian 3.00 to 3.70 calves 400 at 5.25 stockers 3.25 to 4.75 hogs 11428 averaged steady top 5.22, bulk 5.00 to 5.15, light 5.10 to 5.24, mixed 5.00 to 5.15, heavy 5.00 to 5.10 sheep 3407 steady lambs 2.50 to 4.85 muttons 2.69 to 3.60 SOUTH OMAHA August 23 cattle 4700 steady hogs 1100 steady strong light 4.95 to 5.74 mixed 4.95 to 5.05 heavy 4.90 to 5.00 sheep 7000 steady.
The national committee of the middle of the road populists held a long meeting in Chicago to discuss campaign plans and fundraising. Among those present were A C VanTine, candidate for governor of Illinois, and other prominent organization members.
Ida Glick aged 60 committed suicide by leaping from a six story tenement at 3058 East Side Street. She struck the granite pavement and was crushed into an unrecognizable mass. She is believed to have been affected by excessive heat.
Special dispatch reports W. T. Carmack a Kisberg farmer buried after an inquest found death from poison. Last night his widow and Dick Walker were arrested at Cailius on murder charges. Both defendants are about thirty.
The Afro-American Council of the United States opens its annual session in Indianapolis with plans to act on protecting and advancing Afro-American people. Expect discussions on Southern lynchings as Bishop Alexander Waters presides. Mayor Taggart welcomes delegates and Governor Mount will speak this afternoon followed by an evening banquet.
The Boston census shows 560,880 residents, up 112,400 from prior counts. Denver reaches 133,800, an increase of twenty five percent from 1890 and 1889 figures, with 106,000 in 1890 and 35,000 in 1889.
Governor Ahumada of Chihuahua, Mexico, arrived by the Mexican Central train from Chihuahua city to Juarez last night. He was greeted by friends, visited the Porfirio Diaz hotel, and then returned to El Paso briefly before leaving for Cacao Grandes to attend the Mormon fair.
Reports praise a Tuberculosis treatment attributed to Dr C C Carroll in New York based on Tesla oscillator claims. Investigations show several quoted cured individuals deny the miracles and accuse misrepresentation. Experts caution that current evidence offers no basis for major confidence despite potential promise after proper trials.
Sparks from a switch engine on the Southern Pacific caused a 2:30 PM blaze in a one story shack owned by Andres Regalads, a Mexican worker. The family, sleeping, escaped with most belongings and the dog as water streams raided the ruin of a row of squatter shanties housing Mexicans and Chinese.
Louis Boothroyd a Cambridge graduate and Englishman living in Cambridge died after drinking cyanide laced beer at the Turf saloon. In an inquest Justice Spencer ruled it a suicide. Boothroyd had moved from Caster Arizona and had recent ties to R A Alles dry goods. He had worked as a bar keeper in Clifton and was praised by Mr Allen as a fine clerk despite a drinking habit. His relatives in Tucson and London were informed of the death.
Colonel Lowton of the Salvation Army leads an address at Chopin Hall tomorrow at 8 p.m. The talk promises insight into the Army's work for the poor and its aims. Everyone is urged to attend.
Dr. John H. Overton and Mrs. Louise P. Seifert of Aguas Calientes plan a marriage on the Mexican Central train as it crosses a bridge this evening at 6:30. Rev Mr. French will officiate. Overton is noted as a leading physician in the Mexican republic.
Weil, father of Meyer Weil the Texas street tailor, died at his home in Ligonier Indiana Sunday evening. Weil was well known in El Paso and his death is mourned by many friends. His son left El Paso on hearing of illness but learned of the death while on the train.
Two Italians were arrested at the smelter this morning and crossed the river. They had been employed there for a second time after deportation and were warned not to repeat the offense.
Sheriff C. T. Cupples of Edwards County Texas travels with Lloyd Blair to confront allegations of horse stealing. The case centers on activities from Alamo to Edwards County as investigators pursue the suspect.
W. J. Schecker, a renowned carpenter, was found dead in his bed at 125 Chihuahua Street. He had lived in El Paso for over thirty years and was regarded as honest and hardworking. Justice Spencer ruled the death natural.
New York metal market notes list silver at 614, lead at 400, copper at 168. Mexican money quotations in Paso today show 474 and 48 in corresponding rates.
Four defendants faced police court this morning for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Judge G F Walls a substituted for Recorder Patterson, fining the offenders.
J B W Burton transferred to J W Eckman for 8 and one half of lot Y in block 21 Campbell's addition for 3350 dollars.
W F Carpenter was today issued a building permit to repair a corrugated iron wagon shoe on North Campbell Street at an estimated cost of 150 dollars.
A.C. Selden was fined after a confrontation with Buck McFarland yesterday afternoon. Police reported a club incident and Selden faced penalties at the courthouse last evening.
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