No More Doubt No More Doubt Foreigner Annihilation Claim
An article reports a claim of complete annihilation of foreigners, asserting decisive action and urging caution about broader implications and reactions from readers.
07 Jul 1900
Page 1
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
1
An article reports a claim of complete annihilation of foreigners, asserting decisive action and urging caution about broader implications and reactions from readers.
Belated cables from Shanghai and London detail the siege of Pekin legations and killings of ministers and foreigners. Reports describe Boxer attacks, Chinese troops losses, and relief efforts while Japan prepares a large force to assist in China. A Chee Foo dispatch notes missionary burnings and captive converts amid the chaos.
Across New York papers commentary weighs the Democratic platform. The World criticizes the silver plank as a fatal flaw while the Sun calls silver a supreme 1900 issue. The Tribune labels it bossism and deceit, and The Times says Bryan needs no platform. The Journal praises a worthy, direct platform for Bryan.
Montana became the first state delegation to greet William Jennings Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska as supporters of Senator Clark arrived by Burlington with Chas Clark and were taken by trolley to Bryan's house. Col Bryan spoke from the porch after rising.
General MacArthur announces the death of Captain Robert Huston of the 45th Infantry in Manila from typhoid fever suffered yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Dewey of Narragansett Pier remains seriously ill and confined indoors, often bedridden, according to medical notices.
Nearly ten thousand teachers travel to Charleston for the annual NEA convention in the new 8000 seat Auditorium. Gov McSweeney delivers welcome, Oscar T Carson of Columbus presides, Irwin Shepard is secretary. Officers to be elected. Cities vie to host next year with Cincinnati and Detroit among the top contenders.
The Bayonne New Jersey blaze at the Standard Oil Works is under control after more than fifty hours of fighting. Twenty five tanks destroyed and about four million dollars in damage. Firemen and oil workers, worn out, rested when told they could.
Mrs. George Gould travels to Newport with plans to buy land for a mansion to rival Vanderbilt’s marble palace. The Goulds, long in social circles led by Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, seek prime sites, and a price of around a million dollars per acre is possible as they pursue social prominence.
W C Whitney ex secretary of the navy has secured possession of the Backman stock farm at Story Ford near Middleton, Minnesota after a year and a half of negotiations. He will take immediate possession and move brood mares and stallions from Kentucky. The Stony Ford farm is famed for Green Mountain Maidane Electioneer.
Little Eddy Wood of Denver died at St. Joseph's Hospital after a mad dog attack in Colorado Springs on May 2. Elv'n Wood, father, had him brought to Chicago for Pasteur treatment. Willie Haven, the remaining survivor, shows no signs of danger and is under care with Dr Lagorio hopeful for recovery.
Terry McGovern, in New York, plans his toughest match against Frank Erne on July 16. He has arranged sparring with Geo. McFadden while trained at Johnson's road house, signaling high caution and intensity.
Peter Maher beat Steve O'Donnell at the Broadway Athletic Club last night. The referee halted the bout in the first round after O'Donnell appeared done, giving Maher the decision. This marked Maher's third first round victory over O'Donnell.
Hanna will direct the Republican presidential campaign from Elberon New Jersey for the rest of the summer. He plans to arrive July 20 and take over the cottage of New Jersey state chairman Franklin Murphy who is in Paris as exposition commissioner. He will occupy the cottage until September 1.
From Paris June 20 a letter to a friend of Alderman Clifford describes the Exposition sights. The writer praises the Grand Trianon Versailles palaces galleries and Napoleon era rooms. He notes high living costs yet high value of Paris historic places and asks regards to El Paso friends.
The program for a five o'clock tomorrow park concert features March La Espada de Honor, Cuarrant Overture-Cavalieria, Suppe Waltz-Ocesno de Amor, Cake Walk, intermission, March San Felino, Erminie selection, Gavotte Ilusion Mis, Aranda National and Patriotic Airs of the U.S. including God Save Our President and Washington's March.
American athletes win seven of twelve events at the international championship held in Stanford Bridge England. English competitors claim four wins with one event undecided.
Special Dispatch from San Antonio reports Republican Congressional nominee Drake returning from the east predicting a McKinley landslide in November. He says the Democratic platform cannot compare with the Republicans and will open campaign headquarters in the city to begin active campaigning.
City clerk grants permits for Mark Miller to build brick residence on St Vrain Street worth 950 dollars. J L McAfee to erect adobe residence on Campbell Street at 400 dollars. Fr T Ziemer to construct adobe wagonshed on S Stanton Street costing 100 dollars. T R Houstis to build brick residence on N Virginia Street at 1500 dollars. Louis Hintze to build adobe residence on Hill Street for 650 dollars. Frank Del Buono to build adobe residence on S Kansas Street at 475 dollars. Waters Pierce Oil Company to build corrugated iron shed on Santa Me Street for 123 dollars.
London July 7 reports a revival of talk that the Rothschilds and John D Rockefeller plan to amalgamate their copper interests in Europe and America into a single gigantic company.
Citizens mobilize for the sheriffs convention with a four o clock chamber meeting and a noon committee session led by Mayor Magoffin. Sheriff Boone Judge Harper and other officials join the fundraising drive to host about five hundred guests, including plans for a moonlight Courchesne grove picnic with local talent.
Juan and Antonio Apodaca Rafael Lujan and Basilio Vasquez were brought to El Paso on charges connected to Pablo Romero’s July 4 killing in Ysleta. An examining trial before Justice Kerber is set for Wednesday. The evidence is circumstantial and the defendants protest innocence.
Personal items list social and travel notes from El Paso area residents. Miss May Tabor is ill. Judge and Mrs Dean, Dr and Mrs Vilas, Mrs Katharine Martin, Attorney WC M.Gown, Judge Edwards, Chas Fox and son, Mrs Fox, Judge Falvey, C W Callahan, Mrs A Neill, Fred Smith, WN Small, Miss Holdman, RW McLean and daughters, and Patrick Burke are noted to be traveling to Cloudcroft or in the region for vacations, hunts, mining, or work.
Attend Mr Banner's discussion at Chopin Hall Monday evening at 8 30 p m July 9 with admission of 25 cents to decide the topic is electricity.
Special correspondence notes a San Antonio soldier in the Eleventh Cavalry who attacks William Jennings Bryan as a traitor while praising Gen. Joe Wheeler. The letter cites Bryan’s alleged support for Filipinos and recounts Wheeler’s leadership in the San Juan Hill campaign.
BASE BALL at Athletic park promises a crowded Sunday as regulars return for a pivotal match. Deming loses hope after a defeat by Albuquerque while El Paso leads the race for the southwest title. The Herald awards a silk pennant to season winners as rains improve the field for a fast game.
In yesterday's National League games Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 4 while Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 10 to 5 and St Louis crushed Philadelphia 10 to 5. The Pittsburg New York game was postponed due to rain. Shady Grove butter priced at 2 lbs for 45 cents at El Paso Grocery.
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