14 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1901
Page
1
Three young men from Paterson New Jersey face trial on charges of killing a young girl. Prosecutors allege involvement by the defendants while defense lawyers dispute key facts and timelines. The courtroom proceedings outline the case as it moves toward a verdict.
Paterson New Jersey January 14 Walter C McAllister Andrew J Campbell and William A Death go on trial for the murder of Jennie Bosschieter on October 19. Judge Dixon presides. Prosecutor Emley argues for first degree murder with death penalty. Key witnesses include August Schulthorpe and Prof Witthaus. Court security tightened due to public interest.
The Effort of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce to broker a compromise on dam bills envisions Turney traveling to Washington with authority to accept necessary terms. The irrigation committee and board approved the plan and directed a wire to Senators Turney Culberson. The meeting also touched on quarantine practices noting the station lies within El Paso city limits and proposed restricting plague inspectors from moving between homes and the quarantine site.
Intense social excitement surrounds the Alfred Vanderbilt and Elsie French wedding in Newport. Presents guarded by detectives, the event features pearls and diamonds valued at about half a million dollars. Miss French’s gown is ivory-white satin with a three yard train and a single front piece of priceless round point lace.
Jan 14 telegraphic edict directs Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching to sign the preliminary note. The dowager empress had earlier issued an edict ordering her representatives to withhold signatures, but the new instruction supersedes that stance.
Negotiations begin between Cherokee representatives and the Sonora governor to transfer a large tract of land in old Mexico for Cherokee settlement and occupancy. If approved, the Cherokee will depart from the United States.
Cumberland police officer Charles W. Goss fought a six-man band attempting to rob the Norman Savings Bank. He battled three inside and one sentinel outside, firing from behind a telegraph pole. Five bullets hit the pole as the gang fled toward the West Virginia Central railroad track.
In Santa Fe New Mexico on January 14 Judge McFie issued a decree for the sale of the Cerrillos Coal Railroad to satisfy a mortgage of 802,353.64 held by Walter E. Hodge. Bids must start above 450,000 and no bid below that amount will be considered. The railroad operates as a branch of the Santa Fe line and holds valuable coal mines in the southern part of the country.
Governor names Judge John G Tod of Houston to replace D H Hardy as secretary of state at Hardy’s term end. Tod will assume office in Austin after the expiration of the current secretary’s term.
Jobailey of Texas announces plans to form a large cattle syndicate aimed at pooling assets and coordinating herd operations across state lines. The proposal centers on joint marketing, shared buying power, and coordinated cattle shipments to markets and fairs.
Congressman Bailey of Texas seeks to dominate Cuba cattle markets by forming a syndicate. His Havana visit aimed to secure options in key Cuban cattle firms.
Four brothers aged 13 to 16 ran away from home and rode freight trains 700 miles to see the Carnival. The Carnival committee placed them in comfortable hotel quarters at the Spencer and provided new clothes. They are wary of press coverage but excited by the reception and plan a special float or booth in the parade.
Springfield January 14 Richard Yates sworn in as governor succeeding Tanner and following his father's political path. Mrs Catherine Yates witnessed the 1860 and 1900 style ceremonies as the elder Richard Yates once became war governor of Illinois. The inauguration was described as brilliant.
The city prepares for Carnival Week with the coronation of the queen Wednesday night. Thousands from the north are expected to attend the outdoor festivities under warm January skies. Weather forecaster W D Lane hints at ideal conditions, aligning with Carnival promoters' sunshine hopes. J S Eldridge arrives from Mexico after supporting the queen election.
The Supreme Court ruled that Neely the Cuban postoffice swindler must return to Cuba for trial. The decision announced in Washington, D. C., on January 14 transfers the case to Cuban jurisdiction.
Yokohama January 14 report says more than 400 fishermen perished in a storm off the west coast last week. The tragedy raises questions about sea conditions and safety for maritime crews.
Pablo Regalado, 52, a Mexican laborer, was fatally mangled when his foot caught in railroad rails at a White Oaks engine crossing by the Stanton street guard house. He died about two and a half hours later after telling a priest the engineer did not signal. Justice A W Spencer held an inquest. Regalado leaves a wife and six children in need.
in Cincinnati 300 delegates from more than 100000 affiliated members attend the fourth annual convention. Federation of all building trades unions is a principal topic with aims of cooperative action. A uniform wage scale, working hours, and arbitration system will be considered during the week.
Beaumont oil well pours an estimated fifteen to thirty thousand gallons daily as of January 14 in Houston.
The Texas State Federation of Labor met in San Antonio with 25 delegates. General Hernandez and his military band are expected, along with Governor Ahumada of Chihuahua and Mayor Onate of Juarez. Don Francisco Diaz, a Chihuahua politician, is visiting El Paso for the big show.
The Texas Livestock Association will hold its tenth annual meeting in Fort Worth Texas on February 12 and 13 19 1. Attendance is rising and this marks the first northern Texas meeting. With the legislature in session the convention will discuss key livestock measures and possible law actions.
A prominent cattle man is highlighted in a feature noting his influence in the livestock industry across regions. The article profiles his leadership, ranch endeavors, and impact on cattle markets and breeding practices.
William Humphrey, vice president of Riverside Hereford ranch in Ashland Nebraska, showcases 70 head of pure bred Herefords in El Paso Carnival to build a Mexico trade. He owns the world’s largest Hereford herd valued around $500000 with sales exceed $200000 last year. He plans a new large ranch near El Paso and says Mexican ranchers seek pure bred cattle for future market growth.
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