11 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
1
The sheriffs convention afternoon session focused on an industrial school for poor children to learn trades and steer clear of crime. President Cabell praised the association and urged legislators to back the plan, citing gains from the Abilene epileptic asylum project.
President Cabell convened the session at 10 30 this morning after roll call. He invited Miss Gertrude Isbell daughter of Parker County Sheriff to recite a poem written for the occasion. Senator Miller of Dallas spoke and was introduced as an honorary member and a friend of Texas sheriffs.
Canton Ohio July 11 surface indications suggest no plot to assassinate President McKinley. Secretary Cortelyou declined comment as the president continues normal activities in Canton including driving and porch time. Friends say the New York story likely originated from imagination.
A hundred Italian paupers crossed the Rio Grande above Eagle Pass from Mexico on Saturday bound for San Antonio. The advance guard has arrived and four immigrants were arrested for vagrancy. The Italians were working on a railroad in Mexico.
A report notes successful railroad tests or trials in Illinois and Pennsylvania with coordinated runs or demonstrations. Details specify the locations and results, highlighting progress in rail operations and safety checks.
A full American infantry regiment departs for Tien Isin as part of a broader war deployment. The move signals reinforced manpower for frontline operations and logistics in the theater.
Five men robbed the Illinois Central No. 4 express at Mayfield Creek 19 miles south of the city, overpowering messengers and fleeing with the safe contents. In Chester Pennsylvania the Blind Baggage Money Train on the B and O was wrecked near Folsom station shortly after 3 am, with one car containing a large sum of money. police probe points to train wreckers.
The late Rear Admiral Philip reportedly had offers for second spot on both major tickets. Senator Platt urged him at the navy yard to allow his name for the Republican nomination in Philadelphia, a fate Roosevelt might have avoided.
Special dispatch reports in Saltillo the exhumation of several hundred American soldiers who died in the Mexican War. The remains will be moved to San Antonio for reinterment.
Andrew Carnegie announces that the Carnegie Iron and Steel Company is near complete arrangements to acquire Texas iron properties on a large scale in Austin.
Washington dispatches report Admiral Hemey announcing Noth infantry at Taku and Colonel Mena advancing to Tien Tein. China faces a large indemnity as disturbances end, with Shanghai noting the July 3 4 battle near Tien Tsip and heavy fighting involving 75 000 Chinese troops and 100 guns. The note is public and viewed as aligning US policy with international precedents, affecting power positions and responses.
Shanghai dispatches report July six battles near Tianjin with Chinese repulsing assaults and heavy casualties. Russians bury two hundred men while British Admiral Seymour heals and returns to command. Siege worries grow as Chinese bombardments threaten the city walls and foreign residents suffer non combatant casualties.
Chicago Union Traction announces Aug 1 wage raises averaging 10 to 15 percent affecting about two thousand workers. The payroll rise totals roughly 100000 dollars yearly. Minimum wage climbs to 1.50 dollars per day with gripmen and conductors earning up to 2.76 dollars daily and 2.30 per hour for twelve hours. other roles receive 1.25 dollars per hour. Workers urged to spruce up and quit tobacco use to aid passenger service.
Nebraska factions led by populists and democrats reaffirm the Kansas City platform. The fusion conventions total about 2,500 delegates with 1,200 from populists and 225,000 state votes, aiming to nominate Governor Poynter on the fusion ticket. Towne's stumping is seen as key to carrying Nebraska Kansas and South Dakota for the ticket.
William Waldorf Astor departed for Germany during the London season canceling engagements and recalling invitations for a house party on the Thames. Rumor cites a ban imposed by the Prince of Wales as the reason for his sudden flight.
The Metal Market reports copper at 164, silver at 612, and lead at 3.80 in quiet trading in New York on July 11.
In Calvary cemetery, Joaans Cook and her husband Michael were buried. Mrs. Cook died from natural causes. Michael reportedly died of a broken heart. The couple lived at 40 Pacific Street, Brooklyn. Mrs. Sweeney found Michael collapsed beside the coffin earlier.
Manager Jacoby met with fair support yesterday to fund a Deming visit next Sunday. He continued collecting subscriptions today and aims to arrange definite plans once enough money is pledged. El Paso seeks a strong ball game to boost local interest against a team that has only one loss this season.
Baseball results from the National League list Pittsburg losing 2 to 4 against Brooklyn and Chicago 5 to 2 over New York while St Louis defeated Boston 5 to 0. Cincinnati and Philadelphia results are noted with a 5 to 2 score in favor of Philadelphia.
Charles Zeiger proprietor of Hotel Zeiger pleaded guilty to maiming an animal to the injury of the owner. Judge Spencer fined him 25 dollars after Zeiger allegedly cut the horse of Martinez with a knife.
The parents of James Maxwell filed suit against El Paso Gas Electric Light and Power and the International company seeking ten thousand dollars. Attorneys Patterson and Wallace represent the plaintiffs in the case.
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