21 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
1
London reports crowds in the war office and across the city as Bul ler advances toward Ladysmith with relief seen as imminent. Dispatches note Blomhill fortifications and Tugela river crossings as Cronje reinforces near Bloemfontein amid intensified Boer resistance.
Mardi Gras week arrives in New Orleans with northern visitors and locals ready for four days of revelry. The Krewe of Nereus plans an electric parade and a lavish ball to start festivities as typical carnival weather and decorations set the scene.
In Los Angeles on February 21, Dr Keeley, founder of the Keeley gold remedy treatment, is reported dead. The news notes his pioneering work in the gold cure and his influence on medical practice, with details on his controversial therapy and its reception.
Washington reports Republican leaders Payne and Hopkins confident the Porto Rico tariff bill will pass with a strong majority. Colonel Dick of Ohio predicts failure without a caucus. Penrose to press seating Quay after Foraker reads Washingtons farewell. The president sent to the senate nominations for several brevet and major general ranks in the War Department.
An experimental open air treatment camp for consumption will open at Long Lake this summer under Chicago physicians. Patients will inhale ozone aided air for at least fifteen hours daily to test the effect on lungs. Colonel S C Roberts arrives to investigate affairs. arrests among soldiers discussed with officials predicting jail transfers tomorrow.
Pupils display patriotic entertainments at Chopin Hall and Franklin School as children from kindergarten to high school participate in costumes, minuet dances, and a Washington tea. The day ends with a 2 to 4 pm celebration at Franklin School and an evening dance following the Chopin Hall program.
A New York magistrate issues warrants for Olga Nethersole, Marcus, and Theodore Moss over the Sapho play. Olga Nethersole is to be arrested at 3 PM.aters and actors expect the controversy to boost publicity as promoters plan road tours to capitalize on the event.
Democrats of national prominence arrive in Washington ahead of a meeting of the national committee to decide the convention date and site. Milwaukee and Kansas City are viewed as frontrunners, with a battle anticipated over the convention location.
Washington dispatch reports Hon C A Towes of Duuth Minnesota says silver Republicans will hold their convention at the same time and place as the Democrats national convention, to be determined jointly in the same city.
Governor Tanner has suffered another relapse and is in a serious condition. His planned trip to the south is postponed indefinitely and may be abandoned if the illness continues.
In Topeka Kansas on February 21 a new book by former U S Senator Pfeffer appears. The work critiques President McKinley foreign policy and weighs the retention of the Philippine islands.
Dogs and dogs from the United States Canada and England fill Madison Square Garden for four days at the Westminster Kennel Club show. Classes spotlight St Bernards Great Danes English setters cocker spaniels collies bull terriers Boston terriers and toy spaniels with foxhound packs from major hunt clubs. Cash prizes trophies medals and special prizes are offered by several breed clubs.
Decatur Wise county was swept by fire this morning destroying the main business buildings with an estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
Wa Hulbook Beard noted animal painter died last night of apoplexy after being stricken January 27. Born 1825 in Paineville Ohio, he studied in Europe and settled in New York in 1861. His output included humorous animal pictures and allegorical subjects with several sketch collections.
Stranded residents report Pearlstone Theternal Company sold its patrol wagon and horses used for the Police Patrol to raise funds. The sale aimed to secure money to move the company members out of GuraRia O ls.
Advices received today say a large band of Yaqquis is marching on Guaymas in the Mexican state of Sonora. The report notes the advance is toward the city with potential conflict. No further details on dates or forces are provided.
A Washington special reports railroads resist pending interstate commerce act changes. They warned the Republican National Committee to kill Cullom's committee bill or face withholding campaign contributions.
A second bullet was discovered in the sleeping room near the station at police headquarters. Chief Lockart and Dick Blacker report the slug entered from a downed shooter’s angle, suggesting Newt Stewart fired the final 45 caliber shot from his gun.
Darby Ford saloon proprietor near Fort Bliss and bartender William Queen deny any involvement after a police arrest. Ford cites a post sentry since January 26 and claims he and Queen could not have known of the incident. Captain Laughborough says keys were found elsewhere and guards kept men from the saloon to avoid drinking. In a jail scene Eduardo Guerrero is jailed again awaiting grand jury action after a preliminary exam.
The Foresters El Paso Court No. 1 plans a joint Washington’s Birthday and fifth anniversary celebration at Chopin Hall tomorrow night. The program features an orchestra, recitations by Misa Armstrong, Dora Blum, Miss Keifer and others, vocal solos and duets, a piano solo by Miss Williams, and a grand ball after supper.
Isaac cried after a visit from Mrs. McKinley who spoke to him as to her own son. Attorneys Patterson and Wallace said proofs from San Francisco were insufficient for disclosure. Isaac awaits word on his wardrobe as clothes left with Carothers, former yardmaster, have not been sent.
Consul Mallen assists Mrs. Geron Ascarate in finding her husband who disappeared, with investigation noting his former militia service in Chihuahua and combat against Apaches fifteen years ago, though he was never in federal forces.
A hunting party leaves tonight aboard the Ssota Fe for Vintoa station to pursue quail rab bite and ducks for two nights. Companions include E. K. Bray of the smelter store George de Hoyt of Hoyt and Buse Dave Payne of Hubbard and Co A Emig of the smelter and B P Mcchelsop of the H Lesinsky Co.
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