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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
1
News dispatch reports Boer forces pushing into the Cape Colony with the city near upheaval as officials scramble for control. Citizens fear escalated violence and military actions intensify in the region. Military leaders issue warnings while urgency spreads through government quarters.
London dispatches detail Boer commandos sweeping across Cape Colony and threat to imperial control. Kitchener calls 5,000 volunteers for Rand mines, Cape Town panic grows as cabinet convenes. Reports note Boer advances near Rhenoster and Orange River, with disaffection spreading in Aliwal North district.
London dispatch reports the Countess of Essex has £20000 in jewels missing and police cannot locate the thief. Six major jewel robberies have shaken Paris and London this season as detectives seek suspects and evidence.
Special Dispatch to The Herald from San Antonio Texas January 5 1901 indicates smallpox cases in Halletts ville Hillsboro Beaumont Oakwood Victoria Marshall Manor Cooper and Forney with two variola cases reported in San Antonio.
City leaders and business groups push for an elaborate entertainment when the president travels through El Paso in May en route to the Pacific coast. They hope to host Diaz as a guest and discuss an international exhibition, with calls for official backing from Secretary Russell and J A Smith.
Burlington and Missouri locomotive No 214 crashed into a Rocky Mountain Lake tramway car at Fifteenth and Chestnut streets in Denver this morning. Twenty nine passengers were aboard the car and were left badly wrecked though only two were injured.
Bristol Tennessee January 5 1901 the car shops of the Virginia and Southwestern railroad burned to the ground. New locomotives rolling stock office records tools and machinery destroyed. Loss placed at 100000.
The primary selects candidates for chamber leadership with ballots cast by business members. Voters choose directors representing districts or sectors. top nominees advance to the general election. Local chapter officials urge participation to shape commerce advocacy.
Authorities report progress on a broad control plan affecting multiple sectors amid continued efforts to stabilize operations. Officials praised coordinated actions across agencies and cited measurable improvements in key indicators.
The Herald promises a full report in days on the Capitan diamond discovery rumor. The primary chamber of commerce director election shows a high vote spread with 37 ballots for nine men, while New York markets surge on heavy stock activity and railroad sector advances.
Debated January push to keep God's law over imperialism in the Philippines. Taunt over Paris treaty vote cited as Wellington says he was misled by the administration to gain support. Capitan diamonds intrigue noted with J J Blow claiming finds and secret talks in Alamogordo and Lincoln with possible big stakes and claims. Capitan snow event reported.
Miss Rails the Carnival queen and her court have selected A. S. Greig of the E P N E railroad as master of ceremonies for the coronation. Julius Krakauer has accepted the role of prime minister to the queen. The court awaits a crown bearer two flower girls and two pages as the organization bill moves through the senate.
The great snow storm sweeping northern California and southern Oregon since New Year's night shows abatement at all points except Sisson California where it is still snowing as of January 5 1901.
Manila January 5 1901 The Philippine commission confirmed General MacArthur's permanent suspension of Judge Majarines of the court of first instance for improper administration of his duties in the district court case arising from alleged malfeasance and mismanagement.
Judge Harper performed a morning wedding between Joseph Brown and Mamie Organ at a South Oregon street store. The ceremony was held downtown as required by local customs.
The Caballero Onyx Mining company reports the wagon road from Alamo gordo to Caballero canon finished and teams will begin hauling the onyx for shipment to Europe starting Monday. Specimens are on display at Runkle's mining agency in the Sheldon block, praised for their beauty and novelty.
Deputy Sheriff Ben Williams searches for Eligio Perea, a fifty two year old Mexican suspect in a Mesilla murder. Police describe a five foot ten inch man with gray hair, believed armed, as authorities tidy up the area near the Postal Telegraph office where a muddy crossing hinders foot traffic.
The G A R smoker and installation of officers will be held tonight at the K P hall. Organized veterans group invites members to attend and participate in the ceremony and initiation of new officers.
A brief item reports a man killed his sweetheart then died, ending a violent incident with a fatal outcome. The record notes the death occurred in the preceding incident, details unavailable in the fragment.
Santa Fe reports a fatal shooting in Cerillos where Duncan McIntyre shot Miss Etta Anderson after she refused marriage. He then killed himself, dying instantly. Both were well connected and respected in the community. Miss Anderson was seventeen, McIntyre twenty two.
Reports from London say Terry McGovern must decide today whether to meet General Jordan in London before the National Sporting Club. A purse of three thousand dollars was set for June 3, and McGovern has received the articles of agreement with a brief period to consider seriously.
Gallup New Mexico January 5 1901 miners at Colorado Fuel and Iron Co mines have struck while workers in Senator Clark owned mines continue at work A telegram from National Mine Workers Association chairman Mitchell urged CF I Co miners to strike promising support Several hundred men have gone out
The foreign relations committee of the senate considered and ordered favorable reports on proposed reciprocity treaties with Nicaragua Ecuador and British Guiana and a supplemental extradition treaty with Great Britain.
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports 1900 US mineral and metal production valued at 509,800,992 dollars, down from 546,057,320 dollars in 1899. The notice notes a slight decrease in output.
Washington January 5 1901 Senator Hanna and allies announce intent to push the ship subsidy bill immediately after the army reorganization bill passes. The move signals strong Senate advocacy and coordinated support for the maritime measure.
Bryan lectured in Tyler last night and will speak in Paris tonight as part of a lighthearted tour through East Texas towns.
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