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El Paso Daily Herald

Location

El Paso, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1900

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Queen's Health Sparks Anxiety in British Court Circles

Reports indicate concern over the Queen's health affecting proceedings in Britain. Court observers note possible delays and shifts in schedules tied to royal welfare developments.

Decline Shocks Windsor as Queen’s Health Worsens

Anxiety grips court circles as reports say the queen shows a notable decline after learning Empress Frederick of Germany is gravely ill. Preparations to move to Osborne on December 20 may be reversed. speculation about a move to Cimize is deemed wild and uncertain.

Windsor Frederick Germany Osborne Cimize

Porto Ricans Pass Through San Francisco Under Tight Guard

Natives from Porto Rico arriving in San Francisco face strict surveillance as they await departure to Honolulu on December 14. Labor agents sidetrack trains to delay movement while debates over their status as American citizens versus foreigners loom, with potential immigration law implications if misclassified.

Porto Rico San Francisco Sanderson Willcox New Orleans United States

House Calendar Signals Busy Week in Washington

Washington December 8. The committee on rules has outlined a busy week. The first action will be the judicial executive and legislative appropriation bill, to be voted on Monday or Tuesday. The war tax reduction bill follows with party splits and debate over Underwood tax plans. The centennial program disrupts proceedings on Wednesday, but business resumes Thursday. The senate will debate the treaty.

Washington, D. C House Committee On Rules Underwood Senate

Senate Defers Hay Pauncefote Treaty Ratification

Congress approves the Great Oleomargarine bill by 198 to 92 after debate. An amendment sets the law to take effect next July. The war revenue reduction bill moves to debate Tuesday. Southern industrial convention resolutions urge ship subsidy passage as executives wrap up session.

Washington, D. C Congress Southern Industrial Convention New Orleans

Boers Will Show They Did Not Go Naisty to War

Dispatch from The Hague reports Kruger and Dr. Leyds will argue the Natal invasion was not rash and seek to reveal encouragement from European governments. Kruger is quoted saying the truth must be known and that he did not go to war on a whim.

London Daily News the Hague Kruger Dr. Leyds Natal

The Herald Office Call Inspires Visit

A directive to call at The Herald office prompts an official visit to discuss operations. The note emphasizes contacting the Herald office for further instructions and clarity on ongoing matters.

Labor strife at Chicago dominates AFL session in Louisville

Delegates in Louisville hear debate over Chicago federation troubles and demands to fire dual organizations. The executive council notes partial successes and ongoing Shoshone county Idaho dispute while reporting eight hour postal clerk law support and failed child labor efforts in Georgia. R H Hickman confronts Gompers over union card use as Minneapolis and Washington bid for next convention.

Kidd Executive Council Chicago News and Record Typographical Union Southern Railway Hawaii Shoshone County Idaho Georgia Minneapolis Washington General Otis R. H. Hickman Cincinnati American Federation of Labor Gompers Hickman

Pickpockets and Bunco Ring Reported in Juarez

Juarez crowds warned as sixteen pick pockets and eight to ten bunco operators work at the Plaza de Toros. Police watch for arrests without direct accusations while victims report lost watches and money. A Spanish woman and her husband lead the pickpockets, with a new partner after her four year absence. bunco men pose as wealthy tourists and lure visitors into quiet saloon games.

Plaza de Toros Particu A. N. DeGuerra Juarez Herald

Snares the Carnival Queen in El Paso Contest

The El Paso carnival queen race draws heavy votes with merchants pledging prizes. Balloting lists candidates including Ethel Catlin Kate Crosby Leila Trumbull and Florence Newman as strong contenders noted by Senator Turney’s office. Betting and coronation plans unfold amid bullfight and carnival car preparations.

Herald Senator Turney Ethel Catlin Beall Kate Crosby Leila Trumbull Brady E. Schultz Florence Newman Avisa Kelly Lena Falvey Gertrude Catlin Grace Allen Myra Newman Marineaux Haggare

Portuguese Royal Party Entertained Aboard Majestic

King Carlos and Queen Dowager Marie were hosted on the British battleship Majestic by Vice Admiral Rawson. The Portuguese national hymn was sung as the health of the royal family was proposed, followed by a reception at the British legation.

Lisbon England Portugal Carlos Louis Philippe Marie Majestic Rawson

Rock Island Railway to El Paso Charter Likely Approved

Special dispatch from Austin reports the railway commission will likely approve Rock Island’s charter for a line from Liberal Kansas to an air line near White Oaks to buy the El Paso Northeastern and reach El Paso. The route covers about nine hundred miles and signals strong business intent.

Austin Railway Commission Rock Island Railway el Paso Liberal Kansas White Oaks

Notorious gambler shot and killed in Seattle

Edw. Shanks proprietor of the White House gambling resort was shot and fatally wounded this morning by Wm. E. Langdon. Langdon surrendered to police claiming self defense after Shanks fired several shots that missed him. Shanks had come to Seattle from St Louis where he ran a bucketshop.

Seattle Washa Shanks White House Northwest Wm. E. Langdon Langdon St Louis

Baltimore Bargain House Fire Destroys Stock

A morning blaze at the Baltimore Bargain House on Baltimore Street gut the building. The store inventories valued at over a million dollars were nearly destroyed as the fire department battled the blaze.

Baltimore Baltimore Street

Wreck on Philadelphia Express in West Philadelphia

Fifteen injured and one killed in a Washington express crash on the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore line in West Philadelphia at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

of Washington Express West Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Washington Express

Jewelry Burglar Diviziar Captured After City Chase

Mayor Onate of Juarez received a telegram from the jefe politico in Mexico City confirming detectives arrived with Diviziar the jewelry burglar. The message praised Chief Ponce for effective work and noted a reward was not specified.

Onate Juarez Jefe Politico City of Mexico Diviziar Ponce Jefe

Metal Market Briefs From New York and El Paso

Bar silver trades at 64 1 2 cents per ounce in New York market. Mexican money quotations reported at 491 5 8 cents in El Paso. Brief market notes appear in The Herald office daily.

New York

Helvetia Smelter in Arizona Burned to Ground

The Helvetia smelter near Tucson, Arizona, burned to the ground after slag sparked a blaze that consumed timber and forced workers to flee. The fire originated from slag flowing across the jacketed floor. A new bull fighter from Chihuahua arrived yesterday and will join the Juarez event tomorrow, with fresh pens and bulls from local ranches.

Arizona Tucson Helvetia Chihuahua Juarez

Accident at Smelter Shuts Plant Then Reopens

An accident at the smelter yesterday halted a large portion of the plant. A major engine failed and a large force of engineers and machinists worked through the day to repair it, finally completing the work about 5 o clock. The incident had no recent precedent at the facility.

Verrell Still Lives After Juarez Attempt

Jose Varela, who attempted death by his own action in Juarez Wednesday, is somewhat improved this morning. It remains doubtful if he will recover, but his physician says there is a chance for him.

Jose Varela Juarez

Death of Nellie S Anderson Aged 22

Nellie S Anderson died yesterday evening after coming to the city from Kempton Newfoundland for health reasons. Her father is present and will depart on the Santa Fe tonight for her final home with the body.

Nellie S. Anderson Kempton, NL Santa Fe

General strike threat sparks Santa Fe telegraph unrest

Telegrams from C F Resseguie warn of a broad operator strike from Chicago to San Francisco tied to Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe actions. General managers order discharge of nonessential operators but promise rehire when normal service resumes. A Barr-O R T dispute over wages and rules fuels the tension as Gulf line arbitration is offered. TOPEKA reports the G C S F runs on schedule without telegraphic orders and Santa Fe operators remain at work.

Santa Fe Chicago el Paso San Francisco Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Powell Colonel Polk Gulf Line Polk Barr Texas Albuquerque Kerr Resseguie Topeka Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe

Engineer Lewis to be freed after federal case

Federal proceedings closed with defense arguing the case this afternoon. A decision is expected by mid next week and sources say evidence suggests release is likely once the case is disposed of.

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Honolulu Herald Office BIG The American Federation In Louisville Federtion of Amalgamated Workers Chicago Federation Bunco Schutz Bros A. H. Richards Union Dr. Samaniego Phoenix Territory J. P. Turner Tex Denison Sherman Terrell Potugal Rock Island the Herald Divizaq Metal Market Herale Helvetia Smelter Verell Pany C. F. Resseguie Focal J. M. Barr Mr. Barr W. W. Powell M. M. Dolphin Engineer Lewis W. T. Lewis
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