21 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
1
Reports describe a fierce battle today between Boer forces and Roberts in a pivotal engagement. Commanding officers and key units are unnamed in the fragment, but the clash signals a turning point in the conflict.
Capetown dispatch reports Robers leading a force against the Boers at Middleburg. Kruger is with the Boers urging a fight to the death as a major engagement unfolds.
City of Mexico July 21 The Kansas City and Oriental railway Stilwell railroad survey party has commenced the survey between Chihuahua and Presidio Del Norte a distance of 15 miles With the exception of northern Chihuahua ranges the maximum grade is 3 percent the road is easy and surveys will conclude within a year while construction will begin once the line is located Three other surveying parties are in the field between Presidio and Kansas City
In San Francisco on July 12 the pilot boat Bonus was struck by a whale just outside the harbor and sank. All crew members were rescued.
Mayor Campbell and City Attorney Henry travel to Austin to meet the attorney general regarding Dallas public improvement bonds voted in April. The attorney general has not yet approved them, with opposition noted as the boards face challenges.
President McKinley remains free of visitors and content with current affairs in Washington. This afternoon Senator Hanna and his wife, along with Col Herrick and wife, plan to visit for a social conference.
An official bulletin reports Chinese minister Conger says all ministers are safe though fighting continues among insurgents. Liu Kun Yi notes the German minister was killed and others unharmed, with efforts to protect officials ongoing. Remey reports Tien Tsin quiet and Pekin legations still holding, while British and German papers doubt Conger's message. More Marines to front as China crisis widens.
July 21 report says the Republican national headquarters for the west will open Monday in Chicago with Perry Heath arriving to prepare the rooms. Graeme Stewart confirms rapid campaign setup by week’s end as Wiswell arranges lights telephones and desks. Democratic executives still seek quarters after Republicans occupy a previous location.
Madrid marks the Queen Regent's birthday with nationwide jubilation as she turns forty two. She is the mother of King Alfonso XIII and the festivities center on this anniversary.
July 21 quick upset as Andy Walsh knocked out Jimmy Handler in two rounds. The welterweight contender, an a2to shot, suffered a surprising defeat in New York.
Sam Harris, manager of Jerry McGovern, says he will accept Frank Erne's challenge for the lightweight championship at 138 pounds. Harris will attempt to cancel McGovern's beatricel dates to make the match.
George R Brown writes of Perk the Wolfer telling how a fake bounty poster nearly turned a scout into a shooting target. The narrator joins Captain Noland’s troop to pursue renegade Comanches after summer 1867 raids along Smoky River Kansas, culminating in a five day battle where Chief Big Tree falls and many Indians die. The tale ends with Perk surviving and earning a hardwon reputation.
Fire swept St Jaristh church at Hermitage avenue and Jackson boulevard in Chicago. Twelve sleeping nuns in the adjoining building were awakened and rescued. Authorities suspect arson.
The Crackle Steel Company of America was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with a capitalization of fifty million dollars. This registration marks a major expansion in the steel industry amid regional economic growth.
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