11 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1901
Page
1
A compact column reflects on political life and varied traditions in Ireland with playful phrases about men and moments. The piece notes diverse groups and social dynamics shaping public discourse in a humorous tone.
The coming municipal campaign centers on the assessor and mayoral contests. J. B. W. Burton leads as a favored alderman candidate, with Frank Powers and other business leaders seen as potential rivals. Joe Grant aims for city assessor, while Maury Edwards, Dick Caples, and others are discussed as alderman hopefuls. timing and organization appear pivotal.
A bill to create a new county in New Mexico is set for introduction in the state Legislature. The proposal outlines boundaries and governance structure to establish a separate county administration and services.
In Santa Fe on Feb 11, Cruickshank and Valdez push bills banning tuberculosis infected teachers and sanctioning rewards for criminals. Catron’s huckster-license bill foes report, districts realign terms, governor gains power to fill vacancies, and county lines shift for district attorney duties. Rio Grande county creation with Deming as seat discussed.
Algodones New Mexico February 10 indications point to stirring times soon as business will start and work begin within days. The leading men of the Smelter company will be on the ground inside ten days and work will commence in earnest. Other schemes also set to start about the same time.
London reports indicate King Edward ordered preliminary examination for Mrs Maybrick at the home office after her removal from Woking prison. Pardon plans are expected in a few days with strong appeals from America and Britain cited, while public interest centers on the Alabama born beauty who was convicted of poisoning her husband.
The bulletin reports prolonged heavy rain across central and southern Arizona with rivers swollen and earth soaked. Prescott records the heaviest snow known to locals, Williams reports a terrific snowstorm, and Flagstaff notes the greatest snowfall in years with frequent slides but no fatalities.
In Florence Arizona on February 11 Mrs. Charles Morago aged forty four welcomed twins, the sixth pair born to the Moragos. The family, popular and busy, draws local admiration as neighbors regard the expanding household as a town landmark.
Washington Feb 11 The senate committee authorized Senator Lodge to report the Spooner amendment. It affects government in the Philippines by giving the president power to appoint officials and effectively govern the islands.
Arguments in the Cincinnati prize fight case continued today before Judge Harmon former attorney general of the United States. He launched a bitter assault on prize fighters in general and on the Jeffries and Ruhlin managers in particular.
Washington Feb 11 Tillman Hale and Pettigrew participated in the afternoon debate on the ship subsidy bill Tillman attacked the armor plate question and directed sharp thrusts at Carnegie and the Bethlehem company
Chicago February 11. The west bound Chicago and Erie train was ditched this morning when a journal broke. Passengers were badly shaken. Fireman Finney was killed.
Reports indicate the monarch has shifted stance on the Boer War, signaling a potential change in military strategy and national policy. The decision comes amid ongoing hostilities and international diplomacy.
South Africa reports say Botha and De Wet command large forces harassing British troops near the Orange River. De Wet with three thousand Boers repelled a British column. A conference between the king and Lord Laglan allegedly halted peace efforts to fight Boers to finish. London orders to deploy thirty thousand more mounted men to speed the war’s end.
Reported in a Arizona context, Boer settlers pursue plans to establish a colony aimed at advancing their racial ambitions. The piece notes discussions among leaders and local reaction as authorities monitor developments.
Ernest Beebe and Hermann Friend propose a Boer settlement across northern Mexico and Arizona. They seek 18 000 acres in Arizona with water storage, predicting 1000 Boers could move in if approved. They aim to secure concessions from both governments and lobby U S officials in Washington, arguing a thriving colony would boost cultivation and Arizona’s bid for statehood.
Austrian miner Geo. Burie, jailed in Crested Butte for assaulting a girl, hanged himself to an iron window bar last night. Rumors of a mob threatening to burn him in a coke oven swirled through the town, and his fear drove the suicide.
Senator Teller presented the credentials of Senator elect Patterson of Colorado and Senator Turley presented the credentials of his successor Mr Carmack. The senate then took up and passed the naval appropriation bill and resumed consideration of the ship subsidy measure.
President Ripley of the Santa Fe states in New York on February 11 that the railroad will keep clear of entangling alliances. He denies any involvement with railroad combines and says there are no plans to connect with the Union Pacific or pursue other connections.
Markets on the New York stock exchange Liverpool cotton the Chicago board of trade and the Colorado Springs mining exchange are listed as received by the El Paso Stock and Mining exchange at the Sheldon hotel. F B OBrien and Mr Meade have returned from San Pedro.
The quietest municipal election in San Antonio's history is underway with light vote due to rain and cold. The Hicks ticket now in office is expected to be reelected, possibly with two alderman replacements.
Senator Aldrich told the American Association of bankers that the banking tax would not be repealed though a small reduction is possible. The statement comes as the banking committee reviews fiscal policy.
Aspen Colorado February 11 Louis Sams inventor of the Sams automatic car coupler died suddenly this morning. He built a vast fortune from his invention but lost it all through mining speculation.
Maurice Thompson the author is dying this afternoon at his Crawfordsville home. The report from Crawfordsville Indiana confirms his condition as critical.
Vienna Feb 11 reports the death of former King Milan of Servia. The event is described as not receiving special regret from Servia or other European peoples.
Incoming Atlantic steamers report the most terrific weather this year. Three vessels arrived badly damaged after fierce buffeting with heavy waves near Queenstown on February 11.
Denver Feb 11 One Northern Coal company plant at Erie offered to workers to return to work. The proposal is said to be acceptable to the men and could signal the end of the statewide coal strike.
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