ILOILO Surrender Declarations Reported by Insurgents
A report notes that Iloilo has surrendered amid insurgent activity. Details remain sparse though authorities indicate a formal capitulation by local forces and allied groups.
14 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1899
Page
1
A report notes that Iloilo has surrendered amid insurgent activity. Details remain sparse though authorities indicate a formal capitulation by local forces and allied groups.
After heavy naval shelling and marine landings, Iloilo was occupied by U S forces with minimal American casualties. The town burned as insurgents evacuated toward Jaro, while American flags replaced Filipino banners at the governor’s palace.
New York endures record snow with streets buried and car lines jammed. Electric transit halted. thousands shovel streets as hotels fill and dairy prices rise. Washington notes relief from cold while Boston reports continued rail blockades and coal shortages.
Senate opens with brief business and closes with McEnery resolution on Philippines policy. Discussion covers whether to retain or dispose of the islands as a step toward self government and future United States interests. The vote on amendments ended 29 to 29 with the president casting the deciding negative, then the McEnery resolutions passed 26 to 22.
J C James of El Paso H C Lowther of Pennsylvania and Albert Boggiano of Memphis plan to push development at the Seven Star mine in the Chuichupa district beyond Casas Grandes. They report a potential limitless ore strike, with low grade ore awaiting a smelter. a spur to a distant railroad would boost shipments.
New York February 14 The St Nicholas rink hosts the annual amateur figure skating championships under the Amateur Athletic Union. Many leading fancy skaters from the United States and Canada compete as the program tests technique and stamina. The event continues tomorrow evening and is expected to draw a large crowd.
The Standard urges repeal of New Mexico coal oil inspection law citing higher prices and poorer oil quality under inspection. It recounts Rocky Mountain Oil Co. failure, Continental Oil Co. control, and price disparities from 13 to 29 cents a gallon across towns amid alleged evasion and monopoly pressure.
The executive committee decided on a grand mask ball for the day with city carriages for invited guests and the supper left to the ball and supper committees. Letters from speakers Juan Shart Badger Crosby and Beall confirm invitations. Sisters from Hotel Dieu offered their aid to ensure the event’s success.
The overdue liners Paris Etruria and Anchoria reached port this morning severely iced from water line to mast head.
The third national congress of mothers in Washington is postponed to tomorrow due to a winter storm. Delegates cannot reach the city. many are snowbound or have not left their homes amid the impassable streets.
Fire in the wholesale hat stores of Kahn Feltheimer and company and Sinsheimer and company in Cincinnati causes a loss of half a million dollars and total stock destruction. Mercury was five below zero and firefighters suffered greatly.
London report says Barnum and Bailey's circus will stay in England rather than return to America. The note appears with a second brief line from Silver in New York mentioning a 59 percent figure.
Colorado attorney general held a morning conference with opponents of Denver street railway consolidation. He said the plan violates the constitutional ban on merging parallel competing railroad lines and asked for briefs on fictitious stock and bonds.
Chief Swenie watched a massive fire destroy a seven story Manufacturers' warehouse on West Water Street. Water supply was inadequate, limiting firefighting efforts as property valued near two million dollars burned.
The suit of R C Loomis and Richard Keays against the Pullman Palace Car company for 99 damages each is on trial before Justice Ellis. Plaintiffs allege that on returning from Dallas last fall they bought Pullman tickets but could not obtain berth accommodations.
During a howling snow storm, the heart of Digby Nova Scotia was destroyed causing a loss of three quarters of a million. A galeBlowing and intense cold hampered firemen who were powerless to stop the blaze.
Boston reports the Cunard liner Pavonia is eleven days overdue with over a hundred passengers aboard. A Paso Grocery Co ad notes three cans pare fruit jams for 25 cents.
Mrs Johanna Marthel dies after several days illness and is buried at Elmwood at 3 pm today. She was a native of Germany and had resided in the country three years. Emerson and Berrien will conduct the funeral service.
Las Cruces hosts a grand jury session with numerous local witnesses subpoenaed to appear. Officials request testimony on matters before the panel as part of ongoing investigations.
Mark Hanna pleaded guilty before Justice Spencer this morning to disturbing the peace and was fined 1 cent with costs. The case reflects a minor offense handled in local court.
A nighttime affray at Fort McIntosh left Dr. Brown a surgeon of the Tenth Cavalry and a US hospital steward both gravely wounded. Brown fired first as the steward, under arrest for drunkenness, drew a pistol. A guard subdued the steward with gunfire, and Brown was wounded in the left thigh.
Si Itis notes Governor Otero of New Mexico planned to visit this city on the last day of next week while en route to Alamo Gordo, the county seat newly established by the legislature in session in that territory.
Ex Governor Robert L. Taylor of Tennessee may visit El Paso to deliver a lecture under the local Tennessee society. His manager seeks a $200 guarantee, while A. P. Coles proposes a $100 guarantee to cover possible health travel. Taylor is brother in law of J. A. Baird of the city.
Captain James H White received a report from Consul W W Mills of Chihuahua that James Wade died last night in Mexico. He was brother of Mrs. J H Comstock and former county surveyor. Wade, an expert civil engineer, had two daughters and had recently worked on the Chihuahua and Pacific railway. The remains will be brought here for burial.
Elder Da Walk of Los Angeles conducts ongoing services at the Christi church with gatherings at 7 30 p m. The schedule features continuing evening meetings attended by parishioners seeking guidance and fellowship.
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