02 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
1
Mrs. Fione Van Schaack plans to sue her father in law for alienation of affection and libel after a $65,000 judgment was set aside. She has contracted $1,000 for illustrated rights to a novel titled Letters From Hell about a woman’s letters from a lower world to a friend on earth.
In Lexington Kentucky on December 2 Governor Bradley sparked a controversy by naming his daughter Christine as sponsor for the battleship Kentucky. Society figure Hattie Bainbridge Richardson condemns the move saying it mocks naval tradition and decries Governor Bradley’s use of power to alter the honored naming.
Mrs Gary wife of the postmaster general hosted a luncheon in Washington to introduce her three unmarried daughters Miss Annie Gary Miss Jessie Gary and Miss Matline Gary The postmaster general and wife parents of seven daughters four married were presented to cabinet ladies The event featured white and gold chrysanthemum centerpiece and roses from Catonsville Maryland
Secretary Alger has issued a harsh reprimand to Captain Lovering for maltreating Private Hammond at Fort Sheridan. The court that sentenced him is sharply censured, and the president signals the offense ranks near the threshold of serious military misconduct. The move is expected to stir army circles.
Dispatch from Monterey reports Mexican bandits attempted to hold up the Mexican National passenger train north of Monterey. Passengers resisted and the outlaws fled to the mountains. Authorities expect capture and execution for the attempted robbery.
At Highland Lawn cemetery in Terre Haute Indiana this morning marble dealer Alexander Owens killed rival Alexander Lawrence. Owens struck Lawrence over the head with a stone roller during a dispute over monument base height fracturing his skull.
Five robbers stormed Miles Hisbdee's Milford bank in the morning, bound the night watchman and a passerby physician, tied them in the bank, and torched the vault. They did not take cash but burned securities valued at about ten thousand dollars.
In Jacksonville on December 2 rumors say General Pando is dead or likely killed amid Cuban lines. The rumor follows reports of Weyler era general Pando known for bloody deeds and marked presence.
Chasarris, a Kansas legislator, plans to cart a carload of cancelled mortgages to the Omaha exposition to show prosperity centers in Kansas.
In Kokomo, December 2, the fumes from natural gas suffocated forty pupils at Grange Hall School yesterday with many more in serious condition today authorities report.
Washington December 2 Secretary Long has accepted the battleship and torpedo boat Foote ordering payment of all reserves to the builders of these vessels.
Henry George Jr of New York wed Miss Marie Hitch of Chicago after a one week postponement due to bereavement. Rev John Rusk officiated at the bride’s parents home with only close family present. The couple left for Washington after breakfast and the bride is described as an accomplished southern girl with musical training.
London observers report thousands of English Freemasons attended a ticketed service at St Pauls Cathedral marking the 200th anniversary of the cathedral’s completion. The Prince of Wales delegated a representative as Moore mourners prevented other officials from attending. Sir Christopher Wren and all workers are cited as Freemasons.
At Warrens stop near Birmingham a farm owner Mrs. John Singley and her ten year old son Dallas were killed in a brutal assault. Mr. Singley was mortally wounded by Bill Scott, a farm laborer, who then fled after robbing the house. A posse pursues him.
The mother of President McKinley was stricken with paralysis this morning in Canton Ohio. Doctors report a complete paralysis of the vocal organs and fear she may not survive. President McKinley planned to go to Canton but was advised to await further word on her condition.
In Long Island City on December 2 District Attorney Youngs states he will accept a guilty plea of murder in the second degree or manslaughter in Mrs Nack's case. He believes Mrs Nack could not be convicted in Queens court and hopes to avoid another murder trial and its costs.
Cable dispatch quotes General Martinez Campos stating he would go to Cuba as captain general once autonomy is secured. Madrid replies no more troops will be sent. If reinforcements are needed General Blanco must levy island inhabitants.
Sioux City hosts the annual live stock exchanges convention with delegates from Chicago Pittsburg St Louis Fort Worth Louisville St Paul Kansas City and other cities. The three day session will cover topics vital to the U S live stock trade.
A December 2 special election in Kansas City asks voters to amend the charter to extend city limits by thirteen square miles and add about 25,000 residents, aiming to raise the population to around 200,000.
In Chicago this morning six year old Carrie Schueler aged six allegedly drained her stepfather Albert Dulesji the blacksmith who had killed her mother Carrie Schueler Dulesji last evening The motive cited was protection the mother had offered to the husband’s daughter Bessie who was fleeing his cruelty An eye witness named Carrie Schueler reported the events.
Fire swept the Home foraged and infirm colored women in Chicago this morning. Four policemen rescued the helpless inmates and narrowly escaped danger. Ages of four rescued residents are reported as between 100 and 125 years.
In a Canton court yesterday Justice Calloway Dean was shot through the breast by attorney Bantis during a quarrel in the courtroom. The injury was mortal.
Albert Krueger shot his wife this morning in Milwaukee then attempted suicide with carbolic acid. He did not swallow enough to die immediately after a quarrel between the couple.
Traveling salesmen circulate a petition urging Governor Progres to convene a special session of the legislature to enact a two cent railroad tax law. The effort reflects growing demand for railway rate reforms across Grand Rapids and state officials.
At the annual convention Prof. R C Carpenter presented test results from the Bridgeport pumping station in Chicago and Prof. R A Stillman discussed a paper on the mechanical devices of a new water purifying plant.
Stakeholders from Arkansas to Michigan meet at the Planters' house in St. Louis to agree on a quarantine line regarding southern or splenic fever affecting cattle. State veterinarians and livestock men review regional risks and potential trade impacts.
A heavy north wind sweeps the English Channel causing Dover to Calais passenger service suspension as fierce seas prevent landings. Four men, employed to recover items from stranded boats, drown in the effort.
Prague declares martial law amid continuing unrest with police force increased. Rioting prompted the raising of the American flag over the United States consulate during yesterday’s disturbances.
John G. Carlile former secretary of the treasury has leased a house facing Washington Square in New York City as his residence.
Pittsburg postal clerk C W Merit in custody at Union Station after arrest on arrival from Cincinnati. Marked money was found in his pockets during a search.
Washington December 2 The president appointed former Senator Blanche K Bruce of Mississippi as secretary of the treasury.
Mrs Cassius M Clay shows marked improvement this morning and doctors believe the crisis has passed. General Clay again dispatched word to his brother urging state saving actions and he refused. A collision is anticipated.
The steamer Egyptian traveling from Cleveland to Milwaukee with coal aboard caught fire early this morning near Harrisville Michigan and was burned. Passengers and crew were rescued without reported injuries.
An earthquake shock was felt in Topeka and across northern Oklahoma, Arkansas, and eastern Kansas this morning.
William Guldensuppe will have a funeral in New York on December 2. Friends mourn a poor headless body. The German burial society, of which he was a member, will conduct the funeral.
In Cleveland on December 2, Senator Hanna shows improvement this morning and may travel to Washington early next week. The update notes his condition as better and his schedule as uncertain for a return to the capital.
Hon. Wright Cuney, a long time leader of Texas Republicans and former collector of the port of Galveston, lies dangerously ill at Boerne near San Antonio. His condition is regarded hopeless. he was a national committeeman and a key Allison faction leader.
El Paso records show mean atmospheric pressure 30.12 inches with highs 30.50 on the 16th and a low of 29.83 on the 25th. Mean temperature 55F, high 83F on the 21st, low 29F on the 3rd. Prevailing wind NW, total wind movement 6845 miles, maximum speed 48 mph on the 35th. Precipitation totals vary by year with 1882 at 1.46 inches, 1887 at 1.56, and 1892 at 1.93 inches. average 0.45 inches for 19 years, with 22 clear days, 7 partly cloudy, and 1 cloudy. N. D. Lang, Observer Weather Bureau.
One hundred women electrical instrument makers will be initiated as Knights of Labor in New York next week. They join a 600-member local assembly in the Building Constructors Union 253, with George O. Jenney named preceptor. The new group likely joins the Building Trades section of the Central Labor Union.
A recipe for chocolate cream pies is followed by a report that Mrs. Theresa Cardoza of San Francisco, a well known resident, died weighing over 600 pounds. Her funeral required an iron bound casket and a heavy express wagon. She leaves five children. The clipping mentions a legal note on a $21,000 blacklist verdict and announces Fr. Worth's fat stock show next March with no admission fee and big prizes across Texas.
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