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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
1
A report examines the contention surrounding a seizure of American flour tied to a broader dispute. Details point to ongoing legal and political maneuvering involving key officials and civil sectors.
Reports from Washington and London detail U S concerns over British seizures of American flour and provisions and call for immediate British clarifications. Dispatches note Boer pressure at Colesberg, deaths of British officers, and criticism of the war office recruiting as a political tool amid Natal contingencies.
Irish societies in Chicago plan a large pro-beer mass meeting at Central Music Hall to raise money for an ambulance corps to aid the Boer government. Resolutions denounce the Stars and Stripes flown atop a hospital ship Maine in London for British service.
Washington January 5 an eminent panel of lawyers argued before the senate privileges and elections committee in the Clark Montana seat contest Former Senator Faulkner represented Clark while Hartman Campbell and Wilson led the prosecution Witnesses slated include Montana legislators tied to bribery charges The inquiry begins with the claim that 30 bribe payments of 1000 dollars were made to secure support for Clark.
A Paris dispatch reports a rumor that the De Beers Mining company hid diamonds valued at 6,000,000 pounds in Kimberley before the war to prop up prices. It claims the Boers vowed to share spoils with troops if Kimberley fell.
The House committee probing Roberts's case met again with Roberts's daughter as the only woman present. Chairman Taylor read a Carlisle letter opposing seating Roberts over citizenship and polygamy doubts. Roberts presented his defense at 11 AM, recounting his history before responding to yesterday's prosecution reply by A T Schroeder.
Flores and Parra attempted to take others with them into eternity as they fought with daggers on the scaffold. The murderous assault was foiled this afternoon, ending in their executions.
The article recounts the simultaneous executions of Antonio Flores and Geronimo Parra at the county jail. Sheriff Boone declares a fresh pursuit of justice, Flores fights guards before a fatal drop, Parra meets a brutal end after a defiant farewell.
Populist leaders from across the nation meet with Bryan and Nebraska allies in Lincoln to plan a ticket lineup with a potential second-spot candidate. Senators, governors, and notable Democrats arrive for a Bryan traveling banquet as fusion leaders discuss campaign details in a high-stakes effort.
Unique and comprehensive tenementhouse exhibit opens in New York under the Charity Organization Society. It displays crowded blocks by cardboard models and proposed model dwellings with open courts light air baths and compact spaces. The display travels to Chicago and Paris as part of a larger American exhibit.
Treasury figures show 1598 exports to Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines topped 840 million dollars, a sharp rise from under 20 million the prior year. This surge reflects growing trade with new possessions.
Col Michael V Sheridan adjutant general of this department is relieved from duty in Chicago and ordered to New York to become adjutant general of the department of the east. He relieves General Barber, assigned to duty in the Philippines. He is a brother of the late General Phil Sheridan.
Mr Gage Washington January 5 1891 secretary has prepared a full reply to the Sulzer resolution of inquiry about government revenues deposited in national banks. Friends say the answer may make certain statements about him seem ridiculous. The document will be sent to the house on Monday.
New York copper cull priced at 162 dollars per ton with silver at 58 a troy ounce and lead at 4.45 in early January market notes.
A morning crowd of Mexican men and women gathered around the jail and watched friends of the condemned, officials, reporters, and others pass by as the scene unfolded, with more details promised on page five.
St Petersberg advices report a Russian trans-Caspian army being mobilized and moved east to garrison towns evacuated by troops marching to Herst Afghanistan. Rumor notes friction between Japan and Russia as the Tokio envoy receives urgent instructions to prevent disruption in relations.
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