Pipe Off His Jags to Make Money Out of the Duke
A terse note outlines a scheme to profit from the Duke by piping off his jags. The fragment mentions a plan to exploit the situation for financial gain involving named parties and a notable figure.
06 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
1
A terse note outlines a scheme to profit from the Duke by piping off his jags. The fragment mentions a plan to exploit the situation for financial gain involving named parties and a notable figure.
The duke and duchess of Manchester depart New York for Cincinnati where crowds prepare for their arrival tomorrow evening. Zimmer man and Miss Evans travel with them. Col. and Mrs. Astor host dinner at Waldorf Astoria before theater. Cincinnati authorities plan receptions despite speculative seats.
Mexico City detective Francisco Moreno leads a team including Ricardo Gomez and agents Miranda y Lamora to Juarez to transport jewelry burglar Diviziar to the capital for trial. Diviziar had forged introductions and infiltrated high society, with most loot from Manuel Rueda’s home.
Minister Wu called at the state department early this morning to obtain full information on the Pekin accord signed by envoys yesterday. After meeting Secretary Hay he had not seen the text but expected the salient points were in the cables from China and believed the agreement would satisfy the imperial government.
Chicago, Dec. 6 Tommy Sullivan who will meet Billy Raya at Syracuse's Star Theater tomorrow has a rough ring history. A ten round draw with Terry McGovern in earlier days shows his early grit before McGovern rose to terror status. Both fighters hail from Brooklyn and started as amateurs.
Governor Pingree anticipates a final political milestone next Tuesday when the Michigan legislature reconvenes in a special session to pass a bill placing railroad telegraph telephone and other corporate properties on state tax rolls. This has been his central aim since taking office and he is poised to succeed after earlier defeats.
Admiral Cervera cables the London embassy expressing profound sorrow over Hobson’s illness. He prays for Hobson’s health or, if he dies, that God receive him in his presence. The message arrives from Madrid on December 6.
Jos H Manley a Maine Republican national committeeman is summoned to Washington by the president to confer on the international revenue commiss ership. Senator Scott says the post will be offered on arrival. if declined, Mr Yerkes of Kentucky will likely be chosen.
In Amel ie Rives Williamson West Virginia Rev John H Wohl pastor is shot dead by attorney S Davis Stokes who was badly wounded after a sermon cartoon on dancing sparked the deadly clash. The sermon provoked New York comment and the case links to former wife Amelie Rives Chanler and the Bloomingdale asylum mystery.
The secretary of war announces the remittance of the remaining sentence for Commissary General Chas. P. Eagan and his restoration to active duty in Washington. A second order states his retirement under the thirty years service provision upon his own application, promoting acting Commissary General John Weston to Eagan’s senior vacancy.
The American Federation of Labor convened at Music Hall in Louisville with about 250 delegates, of which 210 were voting members. President Gompers opened the session as Wm. M. Higgins, editor of the Irish American, delivered the welcome and Gompers responded with remarks.
The Aurore reports the Swiss federal council ready to offer mediation between Great Britain and the South African republics. Premier Pierson in The Hague cannot indicate when arbitration might be proposed. President Kruger left Cologne for The Hague as police tighten anti English demonstrations.
Washington December 6 a stormy session as the Ways and Means Committee discussed a bill cutting forty million dollars from war revenue tax. A plan to withdraw revenue stamps from checks took effect immediately. Effort to set a one dollar flat beer tax failed by party vote and a proposed fifty million reduction also failed.
Michael Kontora, a mill hand at the American steel and wire works in Cleveland, was caught in rolls this morning. Flesh tore from his breast exposing ribs and breast bone, a machine struck his head causing a deep wound, and his left arm was crushed with forearm nearly torn off.
London December 6 The Paris Daily Mail correspondent reports General Mercer says his sensational senate speech on an invasion of England was theoretical and historical in nature. He states he does not believe war with England is imminent or desirable.
A morning strike by the Order of Railway Telegraphers halted Santa Fe service from Galveston to Purcell in Indian Territory. Status reports show trains disrupted across the line as of 11 o clock.
A Northern Pacific through train from the coast to St Paul was ditched five miles west of Butte Mont. Two unknown tramp riders were killed while attempting to ride the baggage car. Engineer Mat Kellum and Fireman Ole Johnson of Missouri were seriously injured as the engine left the track.
Devine Texas dispatch reports a fatal blaze that destroyed the post office hotel and four business houses. A man named Sweeney of Frio county died in the fire and the cause is under investigation.
In Congress the Senate met in executive session over the Hay Pauncefote treaty while the House debated the army reorganization bill under the five minute rule. Democrats opposed the measure, but the majority pressed for passage.
Special dispatch from Hern austin Texas reports the Independent Telephone company has been granted a franchise to operate an exchange, enabling local telephone service expansion this winter.
Tod Sloan, famed American jockey, appears practically barred from English turf racing as the ruling was announced today in London.
VALPARAISO December 6 The Chilean cabinet resigned due to internal differences sparking a government shake up and cabinet changes.
Jose Varela, who shot himself in Juarez during a personal crisis yesterday, remained alive but in critical condition. He sank from rapid blood loss all day but briefly revived. doctors say hope is slim, though slight improvement offers a final chance at recovery.
The Masonic grand lodge elected Nat Washer past master and James Crenshaw high priest at the chapter both San Antonians.
In New York bar silver closed at 64 1/4 cents an ounce while El Paso Mexican money quotes show 40 percent.
In Juarez the Lewis case advances as both sides push for a swift end. The federal attorney presented to the judge this afternoon and filed the papers. the defense will submit tomorrow and argue for the client. The judge then may issue a ruling for Lewis, with high interest due to the case’s uniqueness in Juarez courts.
A brief item notes a ticket titled The Time Is Ripe. Details remain unclear from the fragment but imply a scheduled event or promotion with emphasis on timing and urgency.
The El Paso political scene shows a rising push for a businessman's ticket to overthrow bossism in city government. Democrats split over reform, with nonresident voters and taxpaying residents fueling calls for economical, businesslike administration. Citizens advocate unity to defeat entrenched interests, highlighting support for candidates like James Clifford and C. R. Morehead. Continued on fourth page.
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