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El Paso Daily Herald

Location

El Paso, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1899

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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.

Iloilo Falls to American Forces in War Time Action

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.

Washington Lloilo Marcus Miller Manila United States Petre Iloilo Miller Boston Petrel Jaro Navy Department Secretary of the Navy Niblock

Blizzard Lifts Over New York as Snow Drifts Crest

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.

New York McCartney White Wings Beautiful Washington Weather Bureau Boston New England

Senate Debates Philippines Policy in McEnery Resolution

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.

Washington House Senate Stewart Nevada Mckinery United States Philippines McEnery Hoar Wolcott Lodge Spain

Seven Star Mine eyed for great regional impact

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.

J.C. James el Paso H. C. Lowther Pennsylvania Seven Star Chuichupa Casas Grandes Albert Boggiano Memphis James Lowther John Duthey Duthey Chuichapa

Figure Skaters to Contest in New York Tonight

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.

New York St. Nicholas Ring Amateur Athletic Union Canada

Repeal Elusive Coal Oil Inspection Law Says Standard Oil Bore

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.

Herald New Mexico Rockefeller Company el Paso Colorado Rocky Mountain Oil Company Standard Oil Company Continental Oil Co Browne Browne, Manzanares and Co Rocky Mountain Continental Co Las Cruces Rincon Lake Valley Deming Silver City Alamogordo Continental Oil Company Waters Pierce Oil Company Waters Pierce Oil Co

Mask Ball Planned for Corner Stone Celebration in El Paso

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.

Corner Stone John Julian Clifford Magoffin Julian Morehead Bruener Julian Jno Exec. Com Juan Shart J.B. Badger City of el Paso T. J. Beall J B. Badger J. F. Crosby Hotel Dieu

Over Due Liners Arrive Icebound in New York Harbor

The overdue liners Paris Etruria and Anchoria reached port this morning severely iced from water line to mast head.

New York Paris Etruria Anchoria Mast Head

Postponed National Congress of Mothers Opens Tomorrow

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.

Washington Third National Congress of Mothers Congress

Fire destroys wholesale hat firms in Cincinnati

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.

Cincinnati Kahn, Feltheimer and Company Sinsheimer and Company Mercury

Barnum and Bailey's Show Remains in England

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.

Barnum and Bailey England London Big Circus America

Colorado attorney general rules street railway consolidation unconstitutional

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.

Denver Colorado

Fire consumes seven story warehouse in Chicago blaze

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.

Chicago Swenie West Water Street

Suit Against Pullman Car Company in Dallas Berth Case

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.

R.C. Loomis Richard Keays Pullman Palace Car Company Justice Ellis Dallas Pullman

Digby Town Destroyed in Severe Snow Storm

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.

Halifax Digby N. S

Cunard Liner Pavonia Overdue Eleven Days

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.

Boston Cunard Pavonia Paso Grocery Co

Mrs Johanna Marthel Buried At Elmwood Today

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.

Johanna Marthel Elmwood Germany Emerson and Berrien

Grand jury session in Las Cruces subpoenas witnesses

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.

Grand Jury Las Cruces

Mark Hanna Pleads Guilty in Peace Disturbance Case

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.

Mark Hanna Spencer

Fort McIntosh Shooting Leaves Two Wounded

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.

Laredo The Express Fort McIntosh Brown Tenth Cavalry United States

Governor Otero to Visit City En Route to Alamo Gordo

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.

Itis Otero New Mexico Alamogordo

Ex Governor Taylor to Lecture in El Paso Likely Visit

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.

Robert L. Taylor Tennessee el Paso Tennessee Society Taylor A. P. Coles The Tennesseeans J. A. Baird

Death of James Wade in Chihuahua Returned to Local Mains

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.

James H White W. W. Mills Chihuahua Comstock Sam Wade J. H. Comstock Concordia Cemetery Mexico Blanche Wade Wade Chihuahu and Pacific

Church Meetings Continue Led by Elder Da Walk

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.

The Christi/ church da Walk Los Angeles Cal

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