30 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1901
Page
1
A major policy shift appears inevitable unless Congress intervenes. Observers cite growing political pressure and procedural timing as core forces driving swift action and potential implementation in the near term.
A Washington report states President McKinley is close to calling an extra session to address Philippine matters. The question is whether the call comes within two weeks or by March, with focus on actions Congress cannot or will not take and other colonies' issues demanding attention.
Reports from Jan 30 claim Von Walder and Shanghai authorities seek five million taels as compensation for Von Keiterer’s death and thirty million taels for Manchuria’s return. Other powers demand indemnities for outrages. China asks wealthy natives to aid payments. Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang urge a high official to England to convey sympathy and congratulations to the king.
Surrogate Fitzgerald heard arguments on January 30 for appointing an administrator of the Rice estate. The murdered Texas heir left large money and property, with tenants paying no rent amid ongoing litigation. Charles W. Rice of Texas seeks the appointment.
The Senate passed a resolution by Senator Jones of Arkansas asking the secretary of war for details on whether the Puerto Rico executive council had agreed to guarantee dividends of corporations operating on the island. Hawley presented the conference report on the army reorganization bill.
E Valdez was badly injured when a coal derrick turned over while he was coaling an engine at San Sanderson Texas on January 30 His arm broke and he suffered severe steam burns before being sent to a San Antonio hospital.
Secretary of War Root arrived in New York and will coordinate with the military to organize a coast defense system.
Re hearsals for the queen's funeral obsequies started at Windsor Castle as royal youngsters arrived. Floral emblems pour in and decorum marks ceremonies ahead of Friday procession. In Cowes preparations intensify for the royal yacht pageant with mortuary chapel on Alberta completed. The queen's guard practiced movements and Osborne House hosts incoming soldiers.
It is believed the Texas legislature will not reapportion the state but will elect the two at large congressmen Texas is entitled to. Mayor Hicks and state Democratic chairman Wells are favored to fill the positions.
New York January 30 advisory committee of presidents of western railways will meet late this week to halt the rate war that has demoralized fares tied to the Epworth League convention in San Francisco.
The Texas Senate adopted a House resolution thanking Mexico for aid to Galveston storm victims and thanked newspapers and the Red Cross for relief. A separate House resolution proposes adding a girls dormitory to the agricultural and mechanical college.
The body of Governor Otero of New Mexico arrived in Denver for burial. The remains were moved to the home of Governor Otero’s sister, Mrs. OPrien, ahead of the funeral.
General Fitzhugh Lee, commanding the Missouri department, reports to the war department that the Indian troubles in the Indian Territory are all over.
The Colorado Industry and Industrial Council signals the coal strike will endure, stating the action remains aligned with union demands and industry stance. Officials indicate solidarity across affected mines and continued disruption into the coming period.
Charles Duncan vice president of the Mine Workers National union returns from Lafayette coal fields and holds talks with miners then meets Governor Orman. He hopes for a settlement in a few days though not confident. Independent mines may reopen if operators accept the scale, while the fight against Colorado Fuel and Iron and Northern Coal Co. persists.
F D Coltrin manager of United States Quicksilver Mining and Refining visits Plaza en route to New York. He cites Terlingua district as prime for quicksilver, notes plans for a new smelter, and urges Texas mining law reforms to attract eastern capital. He will be away about three weeks, then move to erecting the plant after shipping begins.
The passage notes the need for protection as miners seek peaceful assembly under the National Association of Mine Workers and Governor Orman’s approval, amid alleged denial of such rights.
Lord Kitchener reports De Wet's renewed Cape Colony invasion attempt and General Knox's engagement. Boer forces are dispersed as harassment of British troops subsides.
King Charles of Portugal and his suite arrived in London to attend Queen Victoria's funeral. Seven kings are expected in the capital by tomorrow night following the royal visit.
An immense hay house belonging to the Sunset Wood and Hay company in San Antonio was consumed by a fire attributed to arson this morning. The blaze destroyed a large stock of hay and caused extensive property damage. The incident occurred January 30, 1901.
A Calcutta dispatch reports Lord Kitchener has sent ten thousand Boer prisoners to India. The prisoners will be kept in a provincial camp and guarded by troops as they proceed to inland destinations.
Report describes a mining district near Brewster and Presidio counties at the Great Bend with multiple operators. US company holds 500 acres. ore found in calcite veins and shale. smelting yields mercury gas in retorts, with manageable health risks in modern smelters.
Cambridgeport Massachusetts January 30 Members of the W C T U of this city denounce the crusade of Mrs Nation in Kansas. They say she is not pursuing the right course and is bring ing dishonor on the badge of the order which stands for purity and love. Resolutions declare her crusade is only for advertising purposes.
Grand Army representatives urged Governor Orman to block sending Colorado Civil War battle flags to the national museum. With only three flags in the state, the governor agreed to retain them in the Capitol.
A cavalry regiment is to be mobilized at San Antonio as part of forming the new United States Army. Details indicate preparation for broader reorganization and deployment readiness across federal forces.
General Miles resists forming camps as rendezvous for fifteen newly organized regiments. He urges barracks based units with five infantry regiments at Fort Logan Fort Sheridan Fort McPherson and Plattsburg Barracks and five cavalry regiments at San Antonio Fort Leavenworth Presidio San Francisco and Jefferson Barracks. Enlistments continue in eighty locales with transfers to the specified posts after enlistment.
The El Paso Stock and Mining exchange reports mixed quotes from major markets. Colorado Springs mining and grain figures show activity, while cotton, silver, and Mexican money quotations are listed. A separate note reports two WCTU raids in Anthony Kansas resulting in wrecked saloons and spilled liquor.
The will of Mrs Mary Dellafield Sturges who died suddenly in Coronado California was admitted to probate in Chicago. She leaves property in Illinois valued at over four million dollars to three married daughters.
In the appellate court the motion for rehearing in the case of R A Allen and others versus R L Hall from El Paso was overruled.
Congress spent the day on routine business with appropriation bills in the House and the subsidy bill advancing in the Senate. A note mentions a chiropodist at Natatorium Turkish baths.
St Louis city council votes to issue five million dollars in bonds to finance a grand exposition celebrating the Louisiana Purchase in the city. The measure was approved with no noted opposition and sets the stage for a major commemorative event in the region.
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