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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
1
War dispatches report General Warren killed and British relief of Ladysmith. The notice notes British forces lifting the siege and provides competing rumors about late wartime developments.
London dispatches cite a first clash with the Boers near Acton Homes as a victory for the British. Warren reports Dundonald’s dragoons in action west of Acton Homes with Boer casualties and captures. British losses include two privates killed and one wounded.
London reports Buller near the north bank with expected battle imminent. White is expected to play a leading role in the clash, while bombardment resumes against Boer positions near Ladysmith as Warren’s division crosses the Tugela.
Dispatches report Littleton's brigade occupying oven space from the river to rough country where Boars are entrenched. Capetown sources dispute despair among Free State Boers and claim losses are hidden by reports. Adelbert Hay arrives as American consul at Pretoria but may be refused by Boers after ten days in London.
Adjutant General Gore reports that the national convention in Indianapolis next week will be the largest of its kind. All states and territories except five will be represented. Key topics include consolidating the Southern National Guard and the Interstate National Guard associations and various federal and state legislation. Delegates are slated at one per 500 guardsmen, with total attendance reaching several hundred.
Lee birthday commemorations spread through southern cities as Confederate Army and Navy and Daughters of the Confederacy societies mark a general holiday. Business paused and banquets will feature speeches from notable figures, including Congressman Peter J. Otey of Virginia delivering the main oration at the Virginia Society of Atlanta.
William C Zimmerman was shot in the groin and seriously wounded by George Owen a streetcar motorman during a dispute after returning from a ball. The two had been friends prior to Owens jealousy. Zimmerman says he stayed at Owens house after being invited by Mrs Owens. Owens ordered him to leave and fired through the door.
Kansas City hosts the National Live Stock association with Hon. L C Bowers presenting on reliable statistics for the livestock industry and Sotham of Missouri discussing Hereford blood. Kansas City awarded next convention. Also a cash sale ad offers premium stamps with purchases.
In a brief European dispatch, reports claim peace efforts in the Philippines reached Barcelona, signaling potential progress in diplomatic talks. The note emphasizes cautious optimism and the involvement of international mediators.
About one thousand repatriated Spanish prisoners say the rebellion is crushed by American forces and peace is near. The Filipino junta in Madrid counters with claims of cruelty by American troops toward natives, and vows guerrilla war will continue with any U.S. presence. A supply ship Scandia sailed from Mare Island for Guam and Manila.
Dlia Marcoux, 18, chased a confidence man who swindled her father of 316 dollars and eight watches. She fought him on an electric car platform for fifteen minutes, choking and scratching him into submission before he fled, returning 302 dollars of the stolen money.
A citizen writes to the mayor urging action on public facilities. The letter highlights deteriorating buildings and requests a plan for repairs, funding priorities, and transparent oversight to ensure safe, accessible spaces for residents.
City officials discuss plans to host the State Teachers' Association in June, with L L Parks asking what El Paso will do for visitors. Secretary Russell and the chamber consider inviting newspapers statewide and coordinating rail advertising to attract attendees and lodging capacity.
At Silver Lake a bank safe was blown, $3,000 seized, a running gunfight followed with fifty shots exchanged and William Prince wounded in the wrist. Blood traces suggest more than one assailant hurt and probable capture. In Huntington district Akron bank also blown, robbers killed two night watchmen and fled with about $6,000.
The Times notes a medical journal warns that influenza-induced low mood could impair MPs in debating South Africa questions. It stresses the risk of the house needing to decide a major issue while many members suffer mental dulness from illness.
The thirtieth annual meeting of the National Board of Trade will be held in Washington next week. The agenda includes a proposal to reduce railway pay for mail transportation and other major questions to be discussed by the delegates.
The El Paso building committee of J B Watson W S McCutcheon A Cour chesne J P Dieter and W G Newell met at the Masonic hall to discuss a State Life Insurance loan for a new five story temple on the northeast corner of San Antonio street and Mesa avenue. An appraisal by Felix Martinez Horace B Stevens and A M Looms valued the site at 72000. The plan awaits the insurer’s president and state auditor before a formal offer and construction can proceed.
The House met at noon and passed an extension for the Missouri bridge at St Charles. It began debate on the general mansion bill with Barnsy of Wisconsin in charge. He said the bill carries 145 million dollars and 991,109 pensioners. Committee plans add 3 to 4 million for Spanish war claims, about 35,000 such claims with 30,000 already allowed.
Sir Thomas Lipton of Shamrock fame applies for membership in the Chicago Board of Trade. He owns a large packing house in Chicago and seeks to join the board to expand his business influence.
Copper holds steady near 164 in New York trading while silver moves to 594 and lead around 4.465. The Daily Herald notes market quietness with minimal fluctuations in precious and base metals.
Chris T iggers of Santa Rita died in his Deming room after an apparent self administered morphine overdose termed an American dust. A letter to his mother spoke of the act and a telegram to Free Coinage Miners Union was requested. A coroner jury ruled death from morphine poisoning suicide by self administration.
A man identified as James A. Coulter 38 a Newark commission merchant swam about an eighth of a mile from a store when the tug Nyack forced him aboard and ashore. He was arrested by police and jailed. He had gone to the ferry to go home and swam after finding the boat left. He claimed to have spent $1.50 in premium stamps for a $1.00 cash purchase at Price Bros Grocers today and tomorrow.
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