27 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
1
Cape Town officials warn residents of a dangerous new menace surpassing the Boers as it looms over the city. Authorities urge vigilance and coordinated defense against the emerging threat impacting daily life and security plans.
Cape Town faces a plague scare with seven new cases reported yesterday including a European man and woman. Authorities say natives hide illness, hindering case detection while rats are blamed for rapid spread.
Edwin Palmer, famed for liquid air, faces trouble as his banks in Desplains Ashley and Alexville close with liabilities totaling eighty thousand dollars. Palmer was arrested today by Ashley authorities after an officer had sought him since Monday. Bondsmen plan to pay and he hopes to be released by tomorrow.
A syndicate of eastern wholesale fruit dealers has secured 12 000 acres of prime fruit land in Sinaloa. They will invest 100000 dollars to improve the property and establish the greatest fruit ranch in the world near Phoenix.
Col. Cody Buffalo Bill arrives in New York from the Wyoming reservation and departs for Washington by request of General Miles. He will take a prominent line position and serves on the inaugural ball reception committee for his former government services.
A South Africa cable to the Tribune reports Lord Kitchener has prepared a plan to utterly demolish De Wet, aiming to strike today or tomorrow as Lord Roberts once crushed Cronje twelve months ago.
Special to The Herald reports in San Antonio that the appellate court has no session today due to the death of Chief Justice James’s mother. The pioneer resident of San Antonio leaves many children, with Judge James as the eldest.
George Gaither is appointed stamper while Galley Butt and Frank Bird serve as substitute letter carriers at the El Paso post office on Feb. 27.
A half completed large building on West 19th street in New York collapsed at eight this morning. Four workers were killed instantly as the structure gave way and buried men under the debris. Rescue efforts followed as hundreds dug through dust to recover the bodies. Authorities cited weak foundations as the cause.
The Fremont jury found Edward Gardner guilty of murdering Herman Zahn this morning. He faces likely death sentence on the morrow as officials prepare for possible sentencing.
Omaha reports a third fire at the Cudahy mansion as threats and guards surround the family after James Cudahy’s offer of 25 000 for kidnapper conviction. A kidnapper ransom demand allegedly sought to settle for 20 000 to end the search, which he rejects.
A wealthy party of capitalists returned from Chihuahua and Sierra Madre with plans to acquire 500000 feet of yellow pine atop Casas Grandes. The venture would require railroad spur, mills, and heavy capital, with three firms evaluating the deal and Messrs Smith Hartman and Davis the property owners in San Francisco. Stephenson and Kennedy proceed to Chihuahua as others disperse.
Feb 25 There is a push to pass Hogg constitutional amendments before adjournment but they are unlikely to go to a public vote this session. The industrial school bill remains stalled in the senate with Judge Grubbs pushing it forward while Senator Patterson delivers a sharp critique. The debate over the school’s location continues after a senate amendment was defeated.
Boston reports Admiral Sampson reacting to congress criticism of a letter to Secretary Long about promoting a gunner. He defended the note as official and tied it to lifetime naval service. Senators Morgan and Allen attacked his endorsements for officer ranks in the case of Charles Morgan.
Denver reports Cohen, already charged with fatally striking Mrs. Short, was further identified as the man who assaulted Miss Annie McAtee last October in a related attack.
General Sickles reports the Grand Army of the Republic refuses to parade for McKinley’s inauguration citing denial of right of the line for escort to the president. The note comes from Washington via New York correspondent dated February 27.
A playful, satirical note describes 170 Mystic Shriners on a journey from Grand Rapids to Honolulu. Led by imperial potentate George B. Winsor, the group plans a late evening arrival at El Paso, with theaters of hospitality promised to local brethren in Dallas and surrounding communities.
Charles Lehn, jailed in Jimenez on charges tied to a Wells Fargo robbery at Escalon, was released on his own recognizance but cannot leave town. He insists on innocence and awaits Krug’s return to face trial. Krug’s arrival from Mexico is expected within a week.
This morning two marriage licenses were issued: Chris M. Enriquez to Margarete Ysias and Gilberto Montes to Jacoba Flores.
A dramatic bank robbery led to a large powder explosion that prompted police alerts. Investigators say the blast was intentional to create a distraction while the robbers fled the scene. Local authorities caution the incident is under active inquiry with no injuries reported.
Four masked men entered the First National Bank of Canfield Ohio early Thursday and tried to blow the safe with dynamite. The explosion shook the building and forced the robbers to flee. A pursuing posse has yet to catch them.
In Pekin on February 27 ten thousand people observed the execution of condemned Chinamen. European officials were absent but military officers and powers’ soldiers were present. Missionaries witnessed the event as the condemned faced death stoically with one blow severing his head. Ministers met and decided not to press further executions amid famine reports spreading in Chinese provinces.
W B Fain, accessory in the murder of Mrs Burns, surrendered at the Yuma penitentiary seeking protection. He is pursued by the victim’s father husband and two brothers who want his life immediately.
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