26 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
1
The text reflects uncertainty about the Cape Colony's political future and its precarious standing. It discusses grave implications for governance and the realm's stability amid competing interests and external pressures.
Cape Town reports the disloyal Dutch factions near Philipstown with 1500 Dutch residents joining Boers. Energetic measures are taken though danger remains of Boers penetrating and sparking rebellion. Reinforcements arrive as fighting continues near De Zar and Brits town. Yeomanry squadron entrapment reported with casualties.
Negotiations are underway for the purchase of six large Mexican smelters and several gold and silver mines by the American Smelting and Refining company. The deal involves over forty million dollars and would give the firm virtual control of Mexico's smelting and mining sectors in gold silver and copper.
In White Hall Illinois Miss Grace Giller was seized near her home by Albert Schenkel who choked her, carried her to the rear of the Presbyterian church, assaulted and robbed her at 9 o clock. Schenkel was arrested within an hour and jailed at Carrollton to forestall a mob threat. A mob is feared tonight.
Chicago December 26. Railway managers nationwide are considering ending the use of train news agents known as peanut boys. Several large lines have notified contracts with train news agencies will be abrogated, including the Chicago and Alton and Philadelphia and Reading.
Miss Alta Rockefeller daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller will wed E Parmelee Prentice of Chicago at the Fifth Avenue Baptist church on Thursday January 12th in New York.
December reports criticize Chief Donahue for inactivity in the Cudahy kidnapping inquiry. Pinkers and city detectives kept working while the suspect sat at a table with guests in his father’s home as public debate grows over monitoring movements, following suspects, and securing ransom return.
Dr Hoff starts formal treatment of young Hamman for consumption. The patient attended Christmas service, returned in high spirits, and received six drops of the medicine. He endures a jacket of cold water after dinner as Hoff records vital signs for ongoing statistics. Medical circles await results.
Ten of thirteen Hoboken saloon men formed a death pact seven years ago at Hudson and First streets. Frank Wolff of Newark hanged himself in a woodshed at Englewood after years running Hoboken saloons. Three survivors plan to attend his funeral.
Town of Alliance with 225 cases is under near total quarantine. Railroad division at Chadron reports the bridge crew building pest house quarters in three days. Infected residents kept at home and all lodge meetings and public gatherings banned.
A tramp risked his life to rescue a man and a girl who had fallen through ice. He pulled them to safety, earning praise from bystanders and authorities for swift action in harsh conditions.
In Jefferson Wisconsin Frank Williamson and his daughter fell through ice on Rock River. A nearby tramp stripped to overalls and a shirt dove in to save them. Rescue succeeded and a fund gathered for the courageous rescuer.
A hard fought contest ends in glorious victory for the team amid tight play and notable plays by key players. Fans celebrate a hard earned win in a tense matchup.
A clean but delayed football game ended with El Paso 5 Mesilla Park 0 after a disputed formation call by umpire A M Holt. Wallace Baird and Gene Baird shone with key runs, Rutherford scored the only touchdown, and referee Campbell allowed play to resume after a stoppage to finish the contest.
Bertha Culbertson a 21 year old school teacher in Rushville Indiana killed herself with a revolver this morning. She had recent attentions from Charles May who left for Glen Dive Montana and their relation ended for good. She participated in Christmas events but seemed unhappy, then shot herself through the heart as the family slept.
Adam Hoffman formerly traffic manager of the Mexican Central railroad stood for nearly two hours at the entrance to a West Madison street store this morning trying to force the doors. He believed his wife and family were inside celebrating a hotel opening he imagined he had opened.
The Observatore Romano reports a six months jubilee in every diocese to celebrate the new century. The pope is composing a Latin ode of greeting to the century.
In Berlin on December 26 Emperor William plans to restore the extinct post of mistress of the robe for Maud Cass Ledyard the American wife of Baron Von Ketteler whose husband was killed by Boxers in Pekin The move provokes protests from the old nobility who say only titled born ladies deserve the office.
A major fire in Calgary Northwest Territories caused extensive damage estimated at 100000 dollars. Several premier business buildings were destroyed as flames swept through the town on December 26.
After two years Dr. McClurry of Chicago unites Canadian stove firms into a syndicate. Capital stands at 6,000,000 dollars with plans to concentrate plants at Hamilton and Toronto.
Pat Crowe, sought in Omaha for alleged involvement in Eddie Cudahy’s abduction, was surrounded in a St. Joseph hotel early this morning but escaped. Authorities say he is believed to remain in the city.
Henry L. Wilbur son of H O Wilbur a Philadelphia manufacturer was thrown from his horse and killed on the A J Cassatt farm near Valley Forge as he rode to join the Chester Valley hunt a premier fox hunting event drawing Philadelphia wealth.
The El Paso smelter, building this year, may soon surpass all others in ore processing. Superintendent Earle notes no confirmation of a Guggenheim mining consolidation but expects a larger, possibly world leading operation with extensive employment.
The Anderson Investment Company led by R Y Anderson and F T Anderson with E M Griffith opens in the city. Officely displayed copper ore from the Torpedo Mine shows 40 percent copper with large high grade veins. Twelve cars of ore shipped this month include cars averaging 21.5 percent copper and several at 17 percent.
A Guaymas observer reports a Yaqui ambush near La Misa that killed five Mexican officers and about thirty men while mortally wounding Colonel Francisco Peinado. Troops pursue the attackers as General Torres boosts forces. locals claim the war ebbs and flows with weekly killings.
Charlie Mehan the Chinese inspector returned from Deming Lordsburg and San Simon where he arrested three Chinamen. He jailed one in Deming and detained two more in Lordsburg for trial. The men, said to be Mexican stragglers, carried forged certificates from local professionals.
Decorations in the Juarez old cathedral for Christmas are described as grand with extensive coloring and colored candles placed around the altar. The church will remain decorated from one end to the other for a week.
The metal market report shows bar silver at 64 in New York. Mexican money quotations in El Paso today appear around 49 14 60 with minimal movement.
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