Rock Island Gains Control of Mexican Central Line
Rock Island railroad has assumed control of the Mexican Central system and will operate the Chicago to Mexico City route. The deal, reported by the New York Stock Exchange to El Paso, boosted Mexican Central stock four points and will take full effect once Rock Island reaches El Paso to connect the lines.
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Rock Island Railroad
Chicago
Mexico City
New York Stock Exchange
el Paso Stock and Mining Exchange
Rock Island
el Paso
Cuba's New Constitution Excludes Uncle Sam
A 1930s-era note claims Cuba spurns U S influence as a new constitution is said to exclude Uncle Sam, signaling a shift in relations and policy.
Cuban refusal to thank United States in new constitution
A Havana dispatch reports Cubans will not insert a clause expressing gratitude to the United States for relief from Spanish rule in their new constitution. The U.S. administration urged the omission, but Cuba declined, insisting no such expression belongs in the charter.
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New York
Havana
the Tribune
United States
United States Senate
Cuba
Divorce Granted to Melbourne Mac Dowell’s Third Wife
The New York Supreme Court issues a decree of divorce to Melbourne Mac Dowell's third wife. The court forbids Mac Dowell from remarrying during the plaintiff's lifetime.
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New York
Supreme Court
Melbourne MacDowell
Fannie Davenport
MacDowell
Charles Duncan settles strike at TW Colorado Springs
Charles Duncan of the National Miners' union brokered a settlement of the strike at Colorado Springs and Louisville and aims to end the strike in Colorado.
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Colorado
Colorado Springs
Charles Duncan
National Miners’ Union
Louisville
Electric chair victim struggled to die in laborious execution
Lorenzo Prio ri, a New York inmate, was executed by electric chair this morning for the murder of a fellow Italian. The sentence required two shocks before he died, highlighting the difficult-intensive process of the capital punishment.
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New York
Lorenzo Priori
Fear of Rabies Grips Mexican Lad on El Paso Train
Antonio Zepeda a twelve year old Mexican boy from Ortiz Sonora arrived in El Paso last night by Southern Pacific suffering from hydrophobia after a dog bite. The boy parent is manager of the Federal Telegrafo at Ortiz and is en route to Mexico City for treatment. Mexican consul Velarde arranged care and escorted him to the train, with Governor Torres of Sonora requesting attention for the boy who said the dog bit him while playing. Special Officer Rayner met the train to aid the voyage south.
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Otiz
Sonora
el Paso
Southern Pacific
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Federal Telegrafo
Ortiz
Mexico City
Sr. Velarde
General Torres
Mr. Velarde
Rayner
G. H
Zepeda
South
Earthquake Lifts Ship in Pacific Off Ecuador Coast
Reports from San Francisco state a strong earthquake near Ecuador lifted the steamship Guatemala out of the sea as it neared the coast. The ship survived with no serious damage after returning to the ocean. Nine lives were lost along the Ecuador coast in the same seismic event.
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San Francisco
Ecuador
Guatemala
Pacific
Try a hot clam bouillon at Potter and White's
A brief dining note invites patrons to sample a hot clam bouillon at Potter and White's. The wares focus on seafood broth and comfort fare in a nostalgic menu snippet.
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Potter & White’s
Smallpox Suspects Quarantined in Alamogordo
All smallpox cases in Alamogordo New Mexico have been quarantined with guards stationed near infected places. County commissioners received 1,500 vaccine points and are distributing them swiftly. No new cases since Sunday and physicians expect no further spread. Dr. Race of El Paso was called in to diagnose several suspicious cases.
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Herald
Alamogordo
N. M
Race
el Paso
Olga Nethersole Believed Crippled Career in Jeopardy
Miss Olga Nethersole is critically ill in New York today. Her planned February tour to Denver Salt Lake and the Pacific coast has been canceled. Doctors fear her acting career may be over.
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New York
Olga Nethersole
Denver
Salt Lake
Pacific Coast
Empress Wedding Preparations Complete for Tomorrow
All preparations are finalized for the Empress wedding ceremony scheduled for tomorrow. Court officials and staff have arranged the venue, security, and ceremonial duties to ensure a smooth royal event.
Royal Wedding Prep In Hague Sets Quiet Ceremony Tone
Guests flood The Hague as Queen Wilhelmina's marriage nears with a simple ceremony planned. Wilhelmina met Ambassador Porter and praised the United States. Civil marriage at 11 sharp, church ceremony follows, then a royal reception and honeymoon departure at 4.
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Horace Porter
United States
New York
London
Russia
England
Michael
Victoria
Duke and Duchess of Manchester arrive in San Francisco
The duke and duchess of Manchester arrived in San Francisco today February 6. The duchess has recovered her health and the party will depart this evening in Mr. Zimmerman's private car.
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San Francisco
Duke and Duchess of Manchester
Mr. Zimmerman
Smallpox Proves Alarming in Glasgow
Feb 6 report from Glasgow notes widespread smallpox with many daily deaths and over five hundred cases in hospitals. The city counsels vigilance as health officials battle the outbreak amid rising case counts.
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Glasgow
Executions Planned for Prince Tuan and Duke of Lan
The Boxers leaders Prince Tuan and the Duke of Lan are condemned to death. Ministers claim their execution would deter uprisings and safeguard Europeans, despite the emperor’s protests. They are expected to choose self strangulation.
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Prince Tuan
Duke of
Lan
Youtsey Given Life Sentence for Goebel Murder
Henry Youtrey convicted as an accessory in Governor Goebel’s murder received a life sentence in Georgetown Kentucky after being brought from Louisville jail. He faced the verdict with notable calm and composure.
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Georgetown
Henry Youtrey
Goebel
Louisville
Massive Naptha Fire Kills Dozens in Baku
A huge blaze at the Caspian and Black Sea company magazines in Baku on February 6 destroyed twelve million pounds of naptha. The fire caused widespread death and destruction with at least fifty people dead and twenty bodies recovered. Four hundred families lost everything as flames continued and panicked residents fled.
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Baku
Russia
Caspian and Black Sea Company
Great Storm Rages Along English Coast
London reports a great storm on the English coast causing extensive damage to shipping and facilities today. Strong winds disrupt port operations and threaten coastal towns as crews assess wreckage and salvaged vessels.
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London
English
Man Arrested for 1884 Bank Robbery Fugitive
In Rossland British Columbia the suspect known as Morris, formerly Charles M. Hickley, was arrested after a 14 year manhunt. He allegedly robbed a New York West Side bank of $100,000 while employed as a clerk, then vanished until a hotel fire exposed his identity prompting his capture.
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Rossland, RB. C
Charles M. Hickley
Morris
United States Line
Hickley
West Side Bank
New York
British Columbia
Snow Slide Near Flagstaff Delays Phoenix Dispatch
A snow slide near Flagstaff delays reporting from Phoenix. A letter says John I. Huffman manager of the London Scottish syndicate at Ures Mexico, stabbed by an employee, may yet live though the wound was feared fatal. Details from Flagstaff are unobtainable.
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Phoenix
Ariz
John I. Huffman
London Scottish
Ures
Mexico
Steamship Ilala Reported Lost With All Hands
Victoria Feb 6 A report via Pilot Roberts of the revenue cutter Grant says the steamship Ilala, traveling from London to this port, likely foundered with all aboard after distress at Montevideo. A life preserver bearing the Ilala name and wreckage was recovered.
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Pilot Roberts
Revenue Cutter
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Lala
London
Montevideo
Ilala
De Wet Still Harassing British Forces Under Kit
Pretoria reports General De Wet harassing British troops and destroying trains and transport. The Blomfontaine Post publishes a plea from De Wet’s brother, president of the peace commission, urging surrender and warning that no good can follow his actions.
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Pretoria
General de Wet
Blomfontaine Post
Peace Commission
Governor authorized to use troops to stop Jeffries Ruhlin fight
Columbus Ohio February 6 1910 The state emergency board empowered Governor Nash to deploy up to fifty thousand dollars in troops if needed to intervene in the Jeffries Ruhlin boxing bout in Cincinnati, signaling official concern over public order.
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Columbus
State Emergency Board
Nash
Jeffries Ruhlin
Cincinnati
Be auregard J Meyers Dies In City Hospital
Beauregard J Meyers aged 39 a colored Pullman porter died at the county hospital yesterday. He was buried in the K of P plot at Concordia cemetery this afternoon after services at Nag ley Lyon and McBean funeral parlors. He was married and resided in the city and belonged to the Masonic and K of P lodges.
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Beauregard J. Meyers
K. of P
Concordia Cemetery
Nagley, Lyon & McBean
Masonic
Picture frames Made to Order at Eclectic Book Store
A local shop advertises custom picture frames crafted to order at the Eclectic Book Store located on 320 San Antonio Street. The notice highlights bespoke framing options and personal service for patrons seeking tailored displays.
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Eclectic
San Antonio Street
Local Deaths In City At Hospital And Street
C W Boyd a barber aged 44 died at county hospital yesterday evening. He had lived in El Paso ten months and worked at the Ruby shop. His body is held awaiting orders from a sister in San Diego Cal. Mrs Carolyn Townsend aged 30 widow from Organ NM died on North Oregon street this morning. Her body will be buried in Evergreen cemetery.
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C. W. Boyd
el Paso
San Diego
Cal
Carolyn Townsend
Organ
N. M
Oregon Street
Evergreen Cemetery
Early Spring Silk Lace Bargains at California Store
Four silk lace sales offered this week at 52 4c, 57c, 88c and 98c per yard. California store promotes new and stylish silks with marked discounts.
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California
Texas Senate Amends Libel Law With Staples Bill
The Texas Senate approved the Staples libel bill amid amendments. The measure changes the state’s newspaper libel framework and outlines new standards for reporting and accountability in Austin.
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The
Herald
Austin
Senate
Mrs Nation to Lecture in Kansas City Amid Storm of Posters
Saloon crowds in Saloon City are stirred by flaming posters claiming Carrie Nation leads a crusade against liquor and will lecture in Kansas City next Friday with a band of saloon smashing workers. Police warn she will be jailed if violence occurs. In Topeka the crusade is quiet as Nation rests with plans to leave town tomorrow.
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Kansas City
Carrie Nation
America
Chicago
British casualties in South Africa total thirteen thousand dead
London February 6 casualty lists from South Africa report thirty officers and eight hundred non commissioned officers and men killed in action last month. The total death toll since the war began rises to thirteen thousand.
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London
South Africa
President Kruger Undergoes Eye Operation in Utrecht
Utrecht Holland Feb 6 Another operation on Mr Krugers eyes was successfully performed today and will be followed by further treatment. Railroad schedule page seven.
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