30 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
1
Cincinnati volunteers are being formed into a large corps to sail for South Africa and join the Boer Army. The movement draws workers, clerks, and farmers responding to enlistment campaigns and patriot appeals. Recruit depots report steady intake and planned ship departures in the coming weeks.
A batch of forty-three recruits is sent from New York to Norfol k for Antwerp bound service with Boer forces. They travel in small groups to avoid notice, under a German supervisor named Hermann responsible for their safe arrival at Boer headquarters.
A dramatic blaze erupted in central Chicago this morning drawing crowds and emergency crews. Firefighters battled the flames as smoke rose above the skyline, with authorities urging residents to avoid the area while containment efforts continued.
A fierce early morning blaze at the corner of Franklin and Monroe leveled a seven story building, with total losses estimated at one million dollars. A northwest wind hampered firefighting as nearby structures including the Board of Trade and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy buildings faced fire damage. The west wall collapsed at 5 o clock, several firefighters were trapped but unharmed. Losses cited for 220 222 Monroe street and various firms: Edwards Stanwood Co boots and shoes 200000 Woolen goods Wooley Co 135000 Schwartz Kline shirts 60000 John Harper cloak manufact 5000 O Connor Brothers Co boots and shoes 1000.
Washington social season begins with the president’s reception at the White House on Monday at 11 o’clock. The list of attendees follows strict order: Cabinet members and families, diplomatic corps, Supreme Court, senators and representatives, the army and navy led by General Miles and Admiral Dewey. After those of precedence are admitted the general public is welcomed.
On December 30 a band of about 200 Filipinos surprised six American signal corpsmen at Televera east of Tarlane. A fierce fight left four dead or captured, two escaped to American lines. Filipinos harass Lingayen coast from Vigan to San Jacinto. a column pursues rebels. Lieut. Gilmore and his unit remain in insurgent hands.
Caicasco reports frigid start with temperatures sliding to three degrees below zero this morning. Weather officials warn of continued bitter conditions across the region.
A large passenger ship named the Pelotas is feared lost after signaling distress in heavy seas. Rescue efforts are under way as coast guards and nearby vessels search the area for survivors or wreckage, with weather complicating the response.
Early today life savers at Dover and Folkestone used rockets to contact the liner Pelotas ashore between Dungeness and Dover. Though initial reports claimed 300 passengers, authorities say the number was exaggerated. All aboard were finally taken ashore safely without accident as tugs aided the operation amid heavy seas.
Edward L. Markham spoke to the Single Tax club in Chicago and read his poem The Man With the Hoe. He described the worker as a type crushed by unjust conditions and urged belief in a future expansion of justice.
Four men killed in a boiler explosion near Lancaster Pennsylvania this morning. Victims were W Sherbaho Donald Haldeman Burt Harris and two unidentified men one Italian and one colored. Workers were employed by Keller and Grosson contractors. One Italian body was found 150 feet from the blast site.
Rumors in Washington circulate that Secretary Gage is prepared to resign before winter ends. Discussion among close White House associates adds weight to the speculation about a cabinet change.
In Chicago on Dec 30 brokers grow dull as they abandon duties for football and horse play. Trading hours shorten and overall activity slows across commodities as the market mood sags.
Rome December 30 the pope confirmed reports that the Congregation of Propaganda is opposing the teaching of classics in schools. The action signals a formal stance restricting classic language instruction in Catholic education.
A romance unfolds as a trooper completes courtship with a ceremonial wedding conducted under wire and watchful community eyes. The piece highlights affection, social custom, and local interest in a police service narrative.
Miss Lizzie Hammons of Winchester Kentucky and Trooper Sam Wheeler of Fort Wingate New Mexico were married by telegraph after a yearlong courtship. Wheeler joined the Ninth Cavalry and the ceremony used a through circuit via company wires. Rev S P Young officiated in Winchester and Chaplain Forster at Fort Wingate. the bride's father witnessed the nuptials. Telegraph tolls totaled 26.50 dollars.
W F Beck of Bibb county sues Western Union Telegraph for 10000 dollars in federal court claiming a delayed message cost him Miss Dora Ward’s reply and his chance to marry her. Rangland reached Centersville first and wed her. Beck was 20 miles away and alleges lacerated feelings from the delay.
Public funeral of General Lawton held in Manila before transport of the body on the Thomas. Chaplain Pierce led services in San Mateo cemetery mourners and military escort from the Eighteenth Infantry Fourth Cavalry and Taylor is battery formed the cortege to the wharf.
Prince Arenberg, who killed his half breed servant in Cameron, has been imprisoned by order of the emperor. The court martial sentence is deemed insufficient and the prince will be retired.
Albert Hay American consul at Pretoria sails from Southampton aboard the Moor to assume a new post.
A report notes Maher money appearing in large quantities in New York City today. Officials focus on currency movements and potential financial activity related to Mr Maher in the metropolitan area.
Kid McCoy will finish training for his bout with Maher and stay at Muldoon’s until Monday. Maher works until Sunday eve ning for final preparations. Out of town fans arrive in force as betting remains brisk at even money. McCoy won the coin toss for corners and chose Sharkey’s ring from the Jeffries era. The fight at the Coney Island Athletic Club is set for Monday at 3 PM.
A letter from Dr. B Albert Leiberman, major and surgeon of the Thirty third United States infantry, describes Major John A Logan being shot in Luzon on November 12 1899 during an attack. He details the fighting scene including wounded comrades and the death of Logan and a hospital steward, with one man shot from a tree and others killed or wounded as natives fought from fields and treetops. General Wheaton sent congratulations on the victory.
New York market report shows copper at 164, silver at 58.5 cents, and lead at 4.45. The brief price listing reflects trading conditions as of December 30.
Monday New Year’s Day no paper will be issued from the Herald office.
A report suggests Frank Kelly died from self inflicted throat wounds. Authorities are investigating the circumstances and ruling the death as a suicide. No other individuals are named in the available text.
Postmortem finds additional injuries beyond train impact including throat wounds likely from a butcher knife. Deputy Ten Eyck suggests self harm amid delirium tremens. witness places Kelly near Mesa school before death. Investigations, telegrams to Santa Fe and lodges ongoing as inquest delayed for more data.
Kipling is ill in Brighton with influenza. A year ago he narrowly escaped death from pneumonia in New York and never fully recovered his health after that illness. this new attack may prove serious.
The Herald will start a multi part series on Tuesday detailing how local chambers of commerce operate and how cities organize carnivals and fairs. Written by a secretary steno grapher, the reports show actual methods and past actions to guide El Paso’s future events.
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