23 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
1
A massive landslide cascaded into the Gulf of Salreno causing flooding in nearby coastlines. Authorities warned residents and initiated a safety watch as crews assess the damage and monitor further slips.
Rescue work continued after an avalanche struck Amalfi on the Gulf of Salerno. Two bodies recovered and ten people seriously injured, with many feared dead. Troops aided in recovery as residents fled fear of further slides. two Englishwomen were killed while retrieving jewels.
London reports a subdued Christmas as Boxing Day bank holiday closes shops tonight through Wednesday. Sadness from South Africa losses dampens celebrations with fewer house parties and reduced holiday purchases in Leeds Liverpool Manchester Birmingham and Bristol. Queen Victoria to spend Christmas at Windsor with family.
The text notes a plan to observe an unspecified event in line with the queen's expressed wish, indicating a discreet and ceremonial approach rather than public action.
A large royal guest party is hosted at the Berlin palace for Christmas. The palace will light the big Christmas tree in the ballroom and begin the gift distribution. The crown prince favors simpler gifts, while young princes and the empress's daughter receive ample presents. Festive mood spreads through the capital despite press unease.
A December explosion at the Stockdale Coal company's Bazwell mine near Brownsville Pennsylvania is likely to have trapped forty or more workers. Rescue efforts face dense smoke and fire as machinery failure prevents fresh air. two men were found alive but suffocated.
Paris Dec 23 A report that Filipino forces placed large orders for artillery with a European firm is denied by Agoncillo the Filipino agent in Europe who said personally that the claim is untrue and not supported by facts.
An inquest into the fatal accident at the G H station heard testimony from railroad employees. Judge Spencer ruled the death an unavoidable accident likely caused by an obstruction falling on the track, absolving the railroad of liability. The evidence centered on ties rails and the unknown object derailing engine 764 near the depot.
Arrangements have been made for the special observance of the day in hospitals, public institutions, asylums, prisons, casual wards and bar racks.
In Chicago, a guest at the Hotel Metropole loses 850 dollars in cash and 3200 dollars in diamonds after a thief, aided by lucrative employment from the robber, is arrested and released. District Attorney Flint of Los Angeles orders the suspect's arrest, with a warrant issued. The tale links to the Globe National Bank collapse and bank failures affecting stockholders and regulators.
Manila dispatch reports Gen Young stating on the 21st that Coles Dare and Howe were heard from on December 17. They remain in pursuit of insurgents in the mountains near Vigan.
Copper dull at 164, silver 5.84, lead at 4.45. Market notes from New York on December 23 report steady to quiet trading with metal prices shown for copper silver and lead.
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