Alamo City Campaign Nears End
The Alamo City political race grows sharper as campaigns intensify with nearing conclusions. Candidates engage voters with renewed focus on key issues and public outreach amid closing days.
07 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
1
The Alamo City political race grows sharper as campaigns intensify with nearing conclusions. Candidates engage voters with renewed focus on key issues and public outreach amid closing days.
Special correspondence from San Antonio Texas dated February 5 reports growing opposition to Mayor Macetas Hicks amid a city election. The piece details firings and shifts in support, primaries and nominations controversies, a split Democratic ticket labeled by supporters as bolters, and rising strength of union labor and reform efforts.
Real estate buyers show strong activity amid a rising market with higher demand and ongoing price gains. Analysts note increased mortgage applications and posting of new listings as buyers move quickly to secure properties.
Prospects for El Paso real estate rise as the Rock Island railroad and two new smelters are anticipated. Agents note higher sales and rising prices, with private tips of a coming Bisbee road announcement. If all projects materialize this year, the city may double in size and become a major railroad and smelter center.
Charles S. Francis editor and college oarsman named as new minister to Greece. He will lead a diplomatic mission and oversee relations with the Greek government.
A bustling note from Holland highlights another great deal attracting shoppers and residents. The report emphasizes value, limited time, and community interest without naming businesses or exact discounts.
The Rock Island dispatch notes heavy crowds in Hague for the wedding of Holland's youthful queen amid lavish ceremony at the Royal Cathedral. The bride is among Europe's wealthiest rulers, with a vast fortune to her husband.
Weatherford Texas reports that at about 7 pm T G Hargraves a leading merchant was shot by B W Cook a shoemaker. The event appears linked to a quarrel with Goodman Hargraves brother in law. No further details released.
A fragment reports President McKinley pledged to visit Phoenix for betterment and new construction. The text also mentions family trouble and an unspecified wound, with no details on severity. The Herald notes the pledge in 1901.
Phoenix report states President McKinley pledged to the local representative in Washington to secure additional rolling stock. Five million dollars in bonds will be immediately issued to fund the purchase.
Former Colorado territorial governor dies in state aged notable figure. Reports say an infamous desperado was killed near Albuquerque by a special officer named Ben Williams. Event marks a violent but pivotal moment in regional history.
A detailed progress report on the murder case of Bob Hall outlines the investigation stage, witness statements, and court developments. It notes police actions, potential leads, and upcoming hearings, with emphasis on the legal process and scheduled proceedings.
Ben Williams, El Paso born special officer, and deputies Cooper and Barela ambushed band led by Abel Sedillo near Isleta twelve miles south of Albuquerque. Sedillo fell mortally wounded and follower Claude Duran was badly injured. both outlaw horses died. The gang had terrorized Bernalillo Valencia and Lincoln counties and carried stolen cattle to Isleta. A manhunt for the remaining members continues.
A large delegation of Christian Scientists sent a strong appeal to Albany urging the legislature to oppose the Bell bill that could ban their practices in New York state. The drive follows a second petition largely signed by prominent adherents.
Robert W. Steele, Colorado's first territorial governor, died in Colorado Springs at age 81. Adjutant General Corbin was reportedly to be made lieutenant general as General Miles nears retirement, while the Red Seeley trial proceeds with jurors named and testimony ongoing.
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