Proclamation of Edward VII Read at St James Palace
London January 24. The proclamation naming Edward VII king was read at 9 am in St James Palace by King at Arms Weldon. Officials, army officers, and royals attended as trumpets heralded the moment. The ceremony ended with God Save the King as the crowd cheered and bands played.
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London
Edward VII
United Kingdom of Great Britain
Ireland
St. James Palace
Williiam Henry Weldon
Windsor Herald
Friary Court
Marlborough House
Duke of Norfolk
Henry Arthur White
Prince of Wales
Lord Roberts
Evlyn Wood
Weldon
King-at-arms
Col Mills Under Fire Over Cadet Booz Death
Col Albert L Mills head of West Point faces strong questioning by congressional and War Department commissioners about the death of Cadet Booz from Pennsylvania. Mills is described as efficient and popular despite the inquiry.
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Albert L. Mills
United States Military Academy
West Point
Congress
War Department
Booz
Keystone
Col. Mills
John R. Brooke
Boot
Cadet Boot
Bristol
Notorious Mexican desperado captured by Sheriff
Notorious Mexican desperado Cornelius Pesquere was arrested by Sheriff Scott White in Naco Arizona after months of pursuit. He is accused of killing several Mexicans in the Dragoon mountains and is said to be a prominent member of Augustin Cha con's Meaicatis gang based in the Clifton mountains.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Naco
Arizona
Scott White
Cornelius Pesquere
Dragoon Mountains
Augustin Chacon
Clifton Mountains
KITCHENER'S PLAN Evers Is Now In Operation
In this article the plan associated with Kitchener and Evers moves into active implementation. Officials outline steps and timelines as departments begin applying the program in practice.
Why They Failed of the Mount Franklin Eruption
A compact report explains the missteps that led to a Mt Franklin eruption failure, detailing the sequence of events, involved authorities, and consequences. It analyzes warnings ignored, mitigation gaps, and lessons for future volcanic risk management.
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Mount Franklin
Mexican Labor Flee From Fireworks Disaster In California
W. H. Wilson of Los Angeles reported a Mount Franklin eruption plan failed when fifty Mexican workers fled as cannons fired. Wilson sustained injuries after a fall and carried on with only three assistants, lamenting the mass desertion and extended display lasting over an hour.
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W. H. Wilson
Los Angeles
The Weather Man Studies Strange Aris At Carnival
A Herald reporter visits El Paso's weather man high in the steeple and among mysterious instruments. The public credits his prior forceful forecast for a perfect carnival week with sunshine and mild winds. The weather man declines to reveal methods while noting judging conditions remain uncertain.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
el Paso
Custom House
Witch of
Endor
Herald
Carnival finances show $2,000 left for next year
The executive committee reported only a partial cash flow with many bills not yet paid. A full statement set for Saturday will detail every dollar’s location. Despite hurdles, officials anticipate a larger carnival next winter and praise community support.
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Miners’ Association
United States
el Paso
Lockwood
Wichita
Southwest
Senator Morgan Predicts Nicaragua Canal Bill Passage
Senator Morgan, after sleepless lobbying led by Maurice Hutin head of the new Panama Canal company, expects the Nicaragua canal bill to pass before Congress adjourns.
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Washington
Maurice Hutin
New
Morgan
Governors Vote to Close New York and New Orleans Exchanges
The governors of the stock exchanges vote to close both New York and New Orleans exchanges at eleven oclock on the day of the June. This action affects trading on the New York and New Orleans platforms.
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New York
The
Stock Exchange
Appropriation Bill Debated as Subsidy Measure Out
Washington Jan 24 The senate opened discussion on the subsidy bill at 2 p m while continuing work on the Indian appropriation bill.
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Washington
Senate
Armour Institute Receives $1 Million Will Gift
Jan 24 report states Philip D Armour's will leaves 1 million dollars to Armour Institute to develop it into a leading technical school in Chicago. The bequest aims to enhance education and expansion at the institution.
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Cowes
Chicago
Philip D. Armour
Armour Institute
Operation on President Kruger's Eyes
Utrecht Jan 24. An operation on President Kruger's eyes was performed this morning by Professors Nelsen and Dheymans. It was perfectly successful.
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Utrecht
Kruger
Nelsen
Mrs Annie Townsend Dies at 71 of Pneumonia
Mrs Annie Townsend aged 71 died this morning at 7 15 at her home 815 Mesa avenue from pneumonia. The body will be shipped to Albia Iowa tonight on the Santa Fe. She was mother of Judge Townsend and Dr Wilbur Townsend of this city and another son lives in Albia.
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Annie . Townsend
Annie FE. Townsend
Mesa Avenue
Albia
Iowa
Santa Fe
Judge Townsend
Wilbur Town
Markets Report: Silver Prices and Mexican Money Quotes
The El Paso Stock and Mining exchange relays a markets update with New York bar silver at 61 7 8 and Mexican money quotations around 49 49 1 2 percent. Cotton and Chicago board of trade prices are noted as received over private wire.
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New York Stock Exchange and Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
el Paso Stock and Mining Exchange
Sheldon Hotel
Bleach
Oregon Street
Local official sustains injuries and retires to tent
A public figure finished work and immediately retired to his tent. He stayed there with little attention until yesterday afternoon when he came down for medicine. His face remains swollen and he cannot attend to much business.
Fat cattle shipment brought in from Chihuahua ranch
A fresh shipment of 1,000 head of fat cattle arrived last night from the Terrazas ranch near Chihuahua. W. J. Cox bought them for J. S. Bilby of Missouri to be sent to Bilby's ranch at Latan Texas via the Texas & Pacific road. Cox expects 700 more head next week destined for San Francisco markets.
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Terrazas
Chihuahua
W. J. Cox
J. 5. Bilby
Missouri
Mr. Bilby
Latan
Texas
Mr. Cox
San Francisco
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Is Evers
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