French Victorious at Colesburg Against Boers
Report from Colesburg notes a French victory over Boer forces with clear gains. Details emphasize French success and colonial engagement in the region.
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El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
1
British Victory Reports From Colesburg Campaign
London dispatches describe General French occupying West Colesburg after a night march, silencing a Boer laager and delaying their retreat. Reports note 3 British dead and several wounded, with 1,000 Boers returning toward Norval's Pont. Other items include Captain Goldworthy relieving forces at Lafuschanger's Nek and a Cape Town win at Sunnyside with 40 prisoners.
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London
French
Colesburg
War Office
West Colesburg
Cape Town
Goldworthy
Dorderecht
Cape Colony
Lafuschanger’s
Nek
Montmorency
Milford
Brien
Tem
2Lief
Marvelous Stories Of Wealth Told By the Cape Postmaster
A Cape postmaster recounts remarkable tales of wealth and clever trades in a local feature. The column highlights personal fortunes, community legends, and speculative schemes shaping everyday life. Readers glimpse how fortune shapes reputation and memory in town.
The Kid's Race peece SECRET TOLD How He Knocked Maher Out In the Fifth Round
The article reveals how a fighter nicknamed The Kid claimed a fifth round knockout over Maher. Details include the sequence of blows and the lingering impact of the upset on boxing circles.
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Maher
Maker
McCoy
Worth Millions A Corkscrew Punch In Nome Alaska
George Wright, postmaster at Cape Nome, Alaska, arrives in Indianapolis and touts the Nome district as the greatest placer gold field. He claims 35 miles of beach, 2000 miners yielded 4 million dollars in six weeks, with his six claims worth about 35 million on the beach. Wright reports a New York company formed with 10 million capital, promising 5 million to Wright as a starter. He also notes plans for 300 soldiers to be sent to Nome.
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Indianapolis
George Wright
Cape Nome
Alaska
Nome
Wright
New York
Kid McCoy
Melver
Coney Island
Peter
McCoy
Roy
Sandbagging and Robbery Near the Texas & Pacific Depot
A young traveling man for the McElver Patterson Vehicle Co reports being attacked near Judge Bakker's San Antonio street, losing 37 dollars and missing a 135 dollar watch. Police seek the sandbagger after he was knocked unconscious and papers were rifled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Diggs
Mcelver-Patterson Vehicle Co
Texas & Pacific
Grand Central Hotel
San Antonio
Judge Bakker
Diggs
Fort Worth
Melver-Patterson Co
Golden Gates Swing Open for New Year Greetings
Golden Gates swung open as the city welcomed New Year with a round of greetings. Officials and residents gathered at the plaza to exchange messages of hope and celebrate with local bands and fireworks.
White House New Year Reception Delights Diplomatic Corps
The first official function of the year at the White House drew representatives of many nations and U S officials as President McKinley and Mrs McKinley greeted guests in a grand blue room ceremony. Cabinet members and their families attended while Lord Pauncefote led the diplomatic corps. A somber note came from the absence of the late Vice President Hobart.
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Washington
White House
William McKinley
United States
Diplomatic Corps
United States Army
Navy
McKinsley
McKinley
Hay
Gage
Root
Long
Miss Long
Griggs
Hitchcock
Smith
Wilson
Grace McKinley
Sarah Dutcan
Patterson
N. J
Miss Miles
George Dewey
Cabinet
Porter
Supreme Court
Mesdames Frye
Hanna
Burrows
Cullom
Daniel
Davis
Elkies
Fairbanks
Lodge
McMillan
Platt
Conn
New York
Proctor
Teller
Foraker
Bate
Hobart
Dam Case Ends as Government Complaint Is Dismissed
The government’s civil action against the dam project seeks remedies and was dismissed, with the court dissolving the injunction and releasing the parties from the case. The decision marks the closure of the dispute over the dam’s legality and regulatory compliance.
Sierra Madres Yield Evidence Of a Foul Murder
Local authorities report evidence from the Sierra Madre region connected to a murder case. Investigators seek witnesses and motive as the investigation intensifies.
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Sierra Madres
Dam case ruling dismisses government suit over Elephant Butte project
Judge Parker in the third judicial district dissolves the United States government’s suit to enjoin the Elephant Butte dam and reservoir project by the Rio Grande Dem Irrigation Co. The court finds navigability not meaningfully diminished and suggests an appeal is unlikely. Hawkins says work may pause pending possible appeal.
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Parker
Third Judicial District Court
Murder case linked to forged Derry identity in Sonora
In Bisbee Arizona a miner E W Derry is found murdered in the Sierra Madre near Macosa ri Camp Sonora. Brown, posing as Derry, used the forged name to withdraw funds from a San Francisco bank and now awaits forgery charges in Tucson. The evidence supports Brown as the killer.
General Wheeler Relations Reported Tight at War Dept
Letters from Manila and from Gen. Wheeler's friends suggest strained relations with his military superiors and associates, indicating less than cordial ties within the command structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Washington
War Department
Wheeler
Bernhart III Faints in Paris Theatre Sunday Night
Paris report says Sarah Bernhart fainted Sunday night during a theatre performance. No further injuries reported as audiences reacted with concern and quick medical attention was provided.
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Paris
Sarah Bernhart
Plague and Famine Strikes Bombay and Calcutta
Bombay reports 3000 plague deaths last week yet remains calm with no fear of reaching the palace. Health officials struggle as the epidemic turns violent. Calcutta notes famine rising rapidly with 52,000,000 affected across India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Calcutta
India
Spain Approves 34 Clauses of New Friendship Treaty
The council of State in Madrid authorized 34 clauses of the new American treaty on friendship, commerce and extradition. The will clause expands coverage to more crimes than the previous convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Council of State
Hungry Newsboys Fed By Volunteers Of America
In Chicago on Sunday the Volunteers of America fed four thousand hungry newsboys and about one thousand poor families, providing meals and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Volunteers of America
Copper and metals prices steady in New York trading
New York on January 2 reports copper at 164, silver at 58 percent, and lead at 4.45 in early trading, reflecting a dull metals session with little price movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lawton fund reaches thirty five thousand dollars
The Lawton fund totals thirty five thousand dollars with additional city gifts bringing the overall to about sixty thousand. In El Paso J J Longwell reports new subscriptions from Samuel Freudenthal and W A Irvin, lifting the grand total to fifty two dollars. donors urged to send contributions promptly to 12 and 14 San Francisco Street.
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el Paso
J. J. Longwell
Herald of
Samuel Freudenthal
W. A. Irvin
Mr. Longwell
San Francisco Street
Taft to leave Illing for big irrigation firm post
Reports from I ver f announce that Governor Taft will cut short his residence in Illing as soon as his second term of office plies and assume the management of big irrigation company which has headquarters in the Rocky Mountain metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iver F
Taft
Illing
Big Irrigation Company
Rocky Mountain
Archbishop Chaddell Arrives as Papal Delegate in Manila
Archbishop Chaddell, papal delegate to the Philippines, and Father McKinnon, former chaplain of the Catholic volunteers, arrived in Manila yesterday on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Chappel
Philippines
Father McKinnon
Catholic Volunteers
Grand Jurors Sworn and Moore Case Underway in Local Courts
In Judge Walthall's court the appearance docket was called and a grand jury was empanelled with jurors John P. Dieter W S Stewart A P Coles Aug Meisel J Calisher Adolph Krakauer R H Thorne Geo W Emmerson W H Feachler B P Hammett J W Magoffin OC M Murray. In Judge Goggin's court Delilah Moore colored v Travelers Insurance began with juries secured and testimony starting this afternoon. The January term of the county court began this morning and Jacob I Smith's probate matter adjourned until tomorrow. Won A Cane Frank Parker celebrates winning a fine deer head cane. New Years starter, excited remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Dieter
W. S. Stewart
A. P. Coles
Aug. Meisel
J. Calisher
Adolph Krakauer
R. H. Thorne
Geo. W. Emmerson
W. H. Feachler
B. P. Hammett
J.W. Magoffin
OC. M. Murray
Goggin
Delilah Moore
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Jacob I. Smith
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