Arrests Reported by Texas Rangers and Train Robbery Case
The Texas Rangers report 63 arrests since the last monthly tally with 15 arrest attempts failed and 17 461 miles traveled. The Comstock Southern Pacific train robbery suspects from December 26, 1896, are jailed and recovered jewelry turned to Southern Pacific special agent Taft. Also noted are mentions of the Railway Conductors club in New York and a health advertisement for blood purifier and prune sale at El Paso Grocery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Rangers
Southern Pacific
Comstock
Mr. Taft
Exchange
Consul General Lee in Cuba Faces Havana Clash Over U S Citizens
Reports indicate Consul General Lee at Havana may have received his passport as tensions rise over his drive to protect American citizens in Cuba. Officials deny any passport move and stress no Cuban situation change. Lee pressures for Ruiz and Scott cases, stirring Spanish irritation while American colonists praise his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lee
Havana
Spanish Legation and
State Department
Olney
Dr. Ruiz
Ruiz
Charles Scott
Ohio
Regla
Scott
Marquis of Ahamada
Weyler
Cuba
Spain
Congress
Receiver Wanted as Ohio Railroad Seeks Court Aid
The Central Trust Company of New York seeks a receiver for the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railway company. About 290000 in interest on bonds is due and payments are impossible. The railroad company has answered admitting the allegations and says the suit arose by agreement between the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columus
Ohio
Central Trust Company
New York
Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo Railway Company
General Gomez crosses lines with 4000 men toward Matanzas
Report from Havana states General Gomez has crossed Weyler's lines near Sancti Spiritus and moved south of Santa Clara with 4000 troops marching towards Matanzas. It is believed he will rally more forces before an invasion and attack sugar estates to provoke a Spanish engagement on his chosen ground.
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Cuba
Havana
Gomez
Weyler
Sancti Spiritus
Santa Clara City
Matanzas
Bicycle Race Scores Flourish in Chicago Challenge
In Chicago on February 25 the bicycle race standings at 10:00 show Shin neer leading with 1 147 points, followed by Miller 1 087, Ashinger 1 038, Lawson 1 056, Stewart 988, Hansen 951, Bradis 927, Smith 903, Hannant 893, Tliff 313. By noon the tally reads Shin neer 1 172, Miller 1 122, Lawson 1 078, Ashinger 1 057, 1014, Hansen 977, Beadis 919, Stewart 939, Hannant trailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shinneer
Miller
Ashinger
Lawson
Stewart
Hansen
Bradis
Smith
Hannant
Tliff
Beadis
Half a Million Assigned in LOJISVILL Banking Move
LOJISVILL Ky February 25 United States Building and Loan Association assigned to Columbian Trust Company. The assets and liabilities total over half a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lojisvill, Ky
United States Building and Loan Association
Columbian Trust Company
Nitroglycerine Blast Kills Two In Gould Oil Field
In Steubenville Ohio two workers were killed today when nitroglycerine exploded at the Gould oil field causing a fatal blast. Local authorities investigated the accident as emergency crews assessed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Oaio
Gould
Atoma
Bryan Heads to New Haven for Speech in Connecticut
Washington dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan leaving the capital for New Haven Connecticut where he is scheduled to speak tonight addressing issues of national interest and political debate with noted oratorical style anticipated by supporters and critics alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Washington
Jennings Bryan
New Haven
Conn
Tramps Rounded Up After Yard Raid
Police captured a nine man tramp gang in the Southern Pacific yards. They burned railroad ties for heat and food, four bit coins vanished from a suspect, and officers pursued several who tried to flee. The group was taken to city hall for processing and given bread and water after a search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Bids opened for Turner building contract
Architect Krause announced bids this afternoon from G. W. North & company at 4088 dollars Roger & Cheno worth at 3650 dollars B Stay at 3555 dollars J L Whitmore at 3412 dollars Buchanan & Powers at 3407 dollars Rattenbury & Davis at 3300 dollars Little & Campbell at 3240 dollars lowest bidder to receive award
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Krause
G. W. North & Company
Roger & Chenoworth
B. B
J. L. Whitmore
Buchanan & Powers
Rattenbury & Davis
Little & Campbell
Robbery at El Paso Grocery Needing 85 Cash and Gun Recovered
A burglary at El Paso Grocery last night broke a back door pane and took 85 in cash and a 38 caliber pistol. Capt. Carr arrested a man found lying behind the store, but officers doubt his involvement as the detainee was very drunk and not acting suspiciously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Carr
Dona Ana Republican Begins In Las Cruces
Rincon Weekly plant moved to Las Cruces and Fred A. Anderson starts a weekly paper in town named the Dona Ana Republican. First issue appears today as political and local interests in Las Cruces become more lively. George Look notes Corralitos track laid for thirty six miles with laborers in high demand on the desert. The desert life fails to charm workers despite the promising project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cruces
Rincon Weekly
Fred A. Anderson
Dona Ana
George Look
Corralitos
Ladies Aid to stage Deestrick Skule at Opera House
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church prepare a rice treat for Saturday night at the Opera House. The Deestrick Skule will be presented in full by the city's best talent. The venue is expected to draw a crowded house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Opera House
Millican to Fill Baptist Pulpit in Somerset
The Baptists called Rev W O Millican of Somerset Kentucky to the pulpit for the vacancy left by Rev L R Millican. The clergyman has a reputation as a preacher and is slated to serve at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Millican
Somerset
L. R. Millican
Kentucky
Torreon depot fire and arrest in Aguirre cattle case
Fire reports list the Wells Fargo express office and Sonora News quarters burned Monday in Torreon. Deputy Marshal Majors arrested Demetrio Jaquez on charges tied to receiving stolen property linked to the Aguirre cattle theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Railroad
Wells Fargo Express
Sonora News Company
Torreon
Majors
Demetrio Jaquez
Aguirre
Senate Debate Rages Over Sanguilly Release and Spain Critique
Senate foreign relations leaders push to demand Julio Sanguilly’s release from a Cuban prison as Morgan and Allen condemn Spain as a decaying monarchy. In the House, Bryan's hall oath triggers a record dispute while appropriations debate includes naval and harbor projects, with the sugar bounty and Nicaragua canal studies highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Julio Sanguilly
Senate
Spain
Olney
Sanguilly
Allen
Mr. Morgan
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Mr. Allen
Committee On Foreign Relations
Morgan
Daniels
House
Bryan
Bartlett
Massachusetts
Reed
Lee
State Department
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Omaha Exposition
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Bay Humboldt
California
Going and Coming of El Paso People and Others
Local notices recap movements of El Paso residents and visitors. Max Schutz travels from Cruces. Supt. Paul leaves for Big Springs. P. R. Smith returns from Deming. S. J. Freudenthal back from northern business. Dr. A. F. Monigan back from Michigan. Mrs. W. P. Inness returns to Cruces. J. P. Dieter heads to Kentucky and St. Louis for four weeks. E. O. Faulkner of Pecos Valley road visiting from Eddy. Supt. J. B. Hurley Santa Fe departs with family. Judge Harper northbound on trip. Dr. C. C. Brown back from river-bunting trip. A. S. Maynard leaves for Chicago on business. Mrs. Kemp's mother dies in Jonesboro Ga.. Dr. Yandell back from Galveston for National Editorial meeting. Judges Kemp Falvey return from hunting. Traveling Auditory Co. from Galveston arrives and heads to Guaymas. M. Manning and nobles return east via T. & P.. Shriners praised El Paso welcome. Rev. Moore ill with grippe, Y M C A secretary presides at meeting. Lt. E. Normouls promoted to first lieutenant, to be stationed in Montana, with joke about sealskin clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Brown
A. S Maynard
California Fruit Transportation Company
Chicago
Kemp
S. T. Turner
Jonesburg
Bridge inspector post to be filled by collector with board's three nominees
The customs force bridge inspector position will be filled by the collector selecting from three candidates approved by the board of examiners: W. C. Holmes, Paul Sutherland and J. D. Hardeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wahl
Customs Force
Board of Examiners
W. C. Holmes
Paul Sutherland
J. D. Hardeman
Morrison backed for New Mexico executive post by three papers
The Rio Grande Republican the San Marcial Bee and the Eddy Argus endorse Hon. A Morrison for appointment as executive of New Mexico. Presiding Elder J F Corbin of the Mexican Methodist mission is constructing a 1600 dollar two story adobe residence on South Campbell street, 26 by 51 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Republican
The
San Marcial Bee
Eddy Argus
A. Morrison
New Mexico
J. F. Corbin
Methodist Church
Campbell Street
Coffee Ad Invites El Paso Shoppers to Mexican Blend
A local notice promotes El Paso Grocery Co at 112 East Overland Street offering high quality Mexican coffee for breakfast buyers seeking a good cup to start the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Grocery Co
Overland Gt
E. Over’land St
Gregorio Soto Held in County Jail for Pantomania Work
Gregory Soto is jailed for ten days in the county jail for work at the Fitz Corbett pantomime, alleged violation of local statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregorio Soto
Fitz-Corbett
Ladies Aid postpones opera house entertainment to Saturday
The Ladies Aid society has moved their opera house entertainment from Friday to Saturday night with the Fort Bliss band providing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Opera House
Fort Bliss
Governor Spurlock Bet on Fitsimmons Knockout
Governor Spurlock wagers 2000 on Fitsimmons to KO Corbett in five rounds. Jim Parker the train robber is held without bail at Prescott. El Paso Grocery sells cents items at 112 E Overlaid St. The warning notes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a remedy for early colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurlock
G. W. Morrow
Fitsimmons
Corbett
Jim Parker
Prescott
el Paso Grocery Co
Ayer
Autonomy for Crete Demanded and Greek Troops Withdrawn
A note from London and Berlin is sent to the Greek government demanding Crete autonomy and the withdrawal of Greek troops. The Ottoman Porte is asked to cease warlike preparations as part of the coordinated démarche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Berlin
Greece
Crete
Porte
Stock market opens quiet with fractional moves
New York February 25 The stock market opened quiet with only fractional changes. Hocking Valley stayed weak on light trading slipping 1 cent to 44 while Industrials were dull and featureless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hocking Valley
Advance endorses Jonah story and whale voyage as reform method
The Advance of Chicago argues the biblical account of Jonah in the whale offers more benefit to ministers than three years at a seminary where criticism is strong. The report notes a baby girl born to Gen and Mrs. Benjamin Harrion, with both mother and child doing well, and mentions Lt Parker of New York staying with his sister Mrs. Harrison. It also records the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Harriot at St Thomas Church in New York on April 6 1896 and references the ex president’s continuing term in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass
Texas
McAdoo
Navy Department
New York
Galveston
New Orleans
Havana
The
Advance of
Chicago
Jonah
Gen
Benjamin Harrion
Lieutenant Parker
Harrison
Harriot
St. Thomas Church
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Joshua S. Raynolds
Ulysses S. Shwart
M. W. Flournoy
Jos. F. Williams
ASST
Cashier
Les
First N — Bank
Aso, Texas
H. L. Newman
Banker
W. H. Austin
Ass’t Cashier
J.C. Lackland
J. H. Russell
Ass’t
State National Bank
Asfolizus Land
Monica Mle Hopi
Sheldon Bloce
EL Paso - Texasl
Jing
Brunner
Paso
Paso Tryas
el Paso Street
Flury
Pasoo
A. K. Albers & Coo
Bronson Block
G. Ly Ervin
Ozennd
J. B. Watson
the Grocer
Cor
San Antonio and
Stanton Street
EBL
THXAS
Millvenir Goods
Onyx
G90
W. G. Walz Company
Ciudad Juarez
Mexico
W. O. Bursum
Socorro
Charles Lebaum
Johnson
Magdalena
Lebaum
Gila River
America
Railway Conductors’ Club
East Thirty-Fourth Street
Apply Sierra Madre Construction Company
Juarez
Fred
England
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Turkey
Campbell Rea
Compan
A. P. Coley
River Guard
Force
Mr. Holmes
Civil Service
Myar’s Opera House
Texas & Pacific
Pullman Car Company
Hood
Paso Groce‘y Corive Uaveds
Senator Allen
Max Schutz
Cruces
Supt. Paul
Big Springs
P. R Smith
Deming
S. J. Freudenthal
A.F Monigan
Michigan
W. P. Inness
J. P. Dieter
St. Louis
Louisville
E O. Faulkner
Pecos Valley
Eddy
J. EB. Hurley
Santa Fe
Yandell
National Editorial Association
Traveling Auditory Co
Guaymas
Hunter
Manning
Shirley
Jordan
Shriners
H. W. Moore
Grippe
Secretary Share
E. Normouls
23Rd Infantry
25Th Infantry
Montana
Robt. N. Claggett
Eila S. Hall
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