31 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
1
El Paso residents watch a tense political shift as local leaders maneuver amid rising tensions. Officials warn of potential policy clashes while community groups urge calm and dialogue about upcoming decisions.
El Paso politics heat up as Mayor Magoffin denies seeking reelection and C R Morehead distances himself from a mayoral bid. Aldermen Burton and Clifford may run as anti ring candidates while factions push for a strict Bryan Democrat. A Herald interview frames an independent ticket as a remedy to boss influence.
Jeffries and Rubin reached Cincinnati from their training camp to answer arrest summons. Lawyers say the men will likely be discharged and mayoral permission will stand. The case is set for 3 p.m. with arguments expected to run late into the afternoon.
Duncan, representative of the Mine Workers of America, testified before a legislature investigating committee in Denver on January 31 and rejected President Osgood of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company claim that the miners union is overbearing unfair and brutal. He said Osgood's intemperate remarks hinder settlement of current troubles.
Lady Rachel Fitzgerald daughter of the Earl of Dunraven died at their castle near Limerick Ireland after childbirth. She was a well known figure in the west frequent visitor to Colorado El Paso and other western states and traveled to America with her father who owns large western and southwestern estates.
A Topeka saloon keeper ejects a patron amid ongoing crusade activity with local nonprofit groups pressuring establishments to enforce policies. The incident underscores rising tensions between temperance advocates and business owners in the area.
A report notes attempts to confer with Victoria's funeral in England were blocked by joint owners. The clash over access reflects tensions surrounding royal arrangements and authority.
Mrs Nation arrived in Topeka and began a violent anti liquor campaign visiting five saloons but was ejected from each. In Cowes final funeral pageant plans were set for London as King Edward returns to oversee the tribute to his late mother. Business in the city stood still amid the vast royal march preparations.
Recurring scenes of sumptuous mourning fill the city as the royal monogram decorates the station. Rehearsals for observances proceed this afternoon while society expects King Edward to host a brilliant court in Europe after the queen's body is laid to rest at St James.
The day’s quotes from the New York stock exchange and cotton exchange the Chicago board of trade and the Colorado Springs mining exchange are listed as received by private wire at the El Paso Stock and Mining exchange located in the Sheldon hotel block on Oregon street.
Denver January 31 Daniel Guggenheim after the great smelter combination closing said the merger will not dismiss workers but boost skilled labor. The capitalization reaches 100 million dollars and the group owns ten smelters controlling eighty percent of the world’s silver output.
Miles will ride daily to the White House to consult President McKinley on the Greater Army plan. The talks aim to align military strategy and initiative with the administration’s defense priorities.
A keg of blasting dyna mite exploded in the Fernwood mine at Pittston Pennsylvania. One worker died and two more were gravely hurt with death likely. Panic endangered over 300 nearby workers and residents as authorities responded.
Cape Town January 31 reports Boer forces pressing aggression with property losses at Boksburg mines totaling over half a million pounds. General De Wet uses drastic measures after three peace commissioners visiting him were detained. Adriel Wessels shot by order and two flogged.
Special dispatch from Laredo Texas reports Epigennio Lopez an eighteen year old machinist apprentice in the Mexican National machine shops was caught in a belt of a machine and instantly killed his body crushed into a pulp in a tragic accident with the belt drive.
London reports massing troops for the queen's funeral and a grand pageant to rival Moscow. American floral gifts arrive, with wreaths from President McKinley and Mrs. Garfield. News notes the king’s ill health and risks to the duke, while royal guests stream into Windsor.
A sudden telegraphic summons sent British ambassador Sir Francis Lucelles home to London from Berlin on January 31 creating a sensation in diplomatic circles. The move is believed to carry significant political implications.
An explosion at the large cigar factory on First Avenue and 32d Street in New York causes heavy loss of life with multiple fatalities reported.
A Jan 31 cable report claiming Protestantism spreads in the Philippines is dismissed as baseless. The report says there is no substantial gain for Protestant churches, with the Methodist Episcopal and other denominations languishing in Manila.
Washington January 31 The permanent court of arbitration formed by the Hague convention is completed and ready to consider international disputes. Fifteen nations have appointed members and the czar’s peacemaker efforts appear likely to bear fruit.
January 31 report from San Antonio notes the Texas House approved a bill for an electric line between Fort Worth and Dallas and the Senate is expected to pass it. W. J. Bryan sends a letter declining to address the legislature.
Marcus Medina was convicted of murdering Alvarez near Virton twenty miles north of El Paso. A jury sentenced him to 75 years, effectively life, after a daylong trial.
Governor Otero reports to El Paso Chamber of Commerce after Washington meeting with Senator Culberson. New Mexico seeks non interference by Texas and Mexico and backs eliminating objectionable bill features to avoid jeopardizing state rights.
Three men Sabina Gonzalez Gregorio Martinez and Bremo Caruano were arrested in El Paso and jailed on the Romero murder in Ysleta. A fourth Mexican suspect was detained in Ysleta but not yet brought to town. Pablo Romero a respected Ysleta merchant was found dead in his store on July 4 the motive thought robbery.
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