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18 Jul 1900
Page 1
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
1
A fragmentary notice notes a solitary action or event with limited readable details. The text presents no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to anchor a fuller summary.
E F Brewer an alleged U S army captain vanished from El Paso after convincing residents to loan him money. Newspapers questioned his cavalry tale linking Fort Bliss, the G H and L A road, and a Juarez forage trip. Sheriff and hotel staff sought explanations as officials weighed action.
A man about five feet nine or ten inches tall wore a blue serge suit. His face looked sunburned and he appeared quick and restless in his movements.
Special dispatch from San Antonio reports severe flood damage to farming and rail lines along the Medina and Guadalupe rivers. Drowning confirmed for Sam Bell Jr at Halsey settlement seven miles above Castroville. About fifty camping parties from San Antonio along swollen streams feared lost or endangered. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad has lost many bridges.
About twenty five motormen of the Dallas Consolidated Electric Street Railway walked out this morning seeking union recognition. Their positions were filled immediately and streetcars continue on schedule. The strikers remained orderly with no violence reported.
In South Africa at Pretoria on July 16 the Boers could not break through on the left flank of General Pole-Care's line. An attack south of Pretoria also failed. At Rooikrantz General Rundle clashed with reinforced Boers at dusk today.
Special dispatch reports the Stone Masons Union of El Paso has been chartered in El Paso Texas.
Sky Walz warns of a wheel theft and offers a reward. A Mexican boy handles a wheel matching the missing piece, Sky captures him and returns the wheel to Walz who rewards the boy. Police take the suspect to pursue the thief behind the act. Sky Levy, a popular messenger, gains praise for his timely hustle in this city tale.
Senor Don Manuel de Aspiroz, Mexico’s ambassador in Washington, urged the State Department to hold Jerome Adams, the Mormon murderer captured in Silver City, New Mexico, pending extradition papers. Mexican consul Francisco Mallen reported Adams’ capture. he will be held for forty days until papers arrive for transfer to Mexico.
China announces mass mobilization of an army of a million to confront foreign forces as tensions rise across Asia. Leaders warn that war clouds loom over regional stability and global markets. The move signals an intensified phase in ongoing geopolitical crisis.
Washington dispatches report inconsistent dates on Chinese legation status and foreign efforts to obtain authentic news from Pekin amid the Boxer turmoil. Britain and the United States pursue cipher and direct channels. Chinese forces fortify Amur river zones as Shanghai warns of possible attacks and Russia-China tensions widen.
The Colts prepare for a Sunday game against Deming with ample ticket sales for police and public supporters. Deming plans a strong turnout while El Paso fans pledge solid turnout. Manager Jacoby aims to schedule more games as teams seek a pennant run with Long in top form and a California league veteran joining the Colts for upcoming matches.
In New York on July 18 McCoy and Corbett agreed to fight. Jim Kennedy manager of the Madison Square Garden club said they will be matched in a few days with a big incentive offered to fight at the Garden on August 25. McCoy confirmed the agreement.
Special Dispatch to the Herald San Antonio reports Ventura Ramo killed his wife by striking her with an ax as she held their baby. He fled and left a letter claiming he would commit suicide.
Philadelphia defeats Boston 4 to 2. Brooklyn tops New York 13 to 7. Pittsburg shuts out Chicago 2 to 0. Standings of the clubs summarized.
Fifty four Italian laborers in Mexico since May plan to move to the United States without inspectors approval. Inspector Mehan objects and they will be kept out under laws against pauper labor. The men lack wives or children and few can write their names. Officials say the aim is not to flood the country with paupers or anarchists.
A hastily called El Paso chamber of commerce meeting debated hosting an international carnival next winter. Attendees from White Oaks railroad and local firms weighed costs and funding, with plans for a 3 day to 4 day program modeled after Denver’s Carnival Association. A fifteen member board was proposed to organize arrangements and seek rail and city support.
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