Mining exhibit plan labeled as necessary work for El Paso
The International Mining congress meets at Milwaukee June seventeenth. El Paso should send a traveling representative to gather ore samples from New Mexico Arizona West Texas Chihuahua Sonora Durango and Sinaloa for a central exhibit. S. M. Davis, a seasoned miner from Colorado, is suggested to lead the effort and may undertake the task through his El Paso interests.
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International Mining Congress
Milwaukee
Chamber of Commerce
el Paso
New Mexico
Arizona
West Texas
Chihuahua
Sonora
Durango
Sinaloa
Tne
S. M. Davis
Davis
Colorado
End of the Boer War Signals British Victory and Boer Defeat
The Boer War ends after eight months with British success and global tension avoided. The Boers, though small and united, resisted strongly under skilled commanders but Britain prevailed, shaping a new civilizational order. Americans should see British rule as advancing civilization, while Boers may seek new homes rather than crown the queen.
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Africa
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Commerce Is King Says Huntington On Philippine Duty
President C. P. Huntington of the Southern Pacific urges in San Francisco that the United States should shape its Philippine policy to show world goodwill. He argues for progress minded pioneers rather than Puritan dogma and calls for a respectful approach to local religion and beliefs.
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C. P. Huntington
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
United States
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Christ
Confucius
Buddha
Will It Pay The Test Of Commerce For The Republic
The passage argues that balancing moral and religious aims with commerce drives colonial policy. It contends that national policy will bend to productive industry and new markets, with conservatism and strict constructionism useful but secondary to economic payoff. The Republican stance is framed as supporting industrial development and global trade expansion.
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Republican Party
Free ice water fountains aid city poor in summer
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church Temperance Society funds twelve free fountains in New York tenement districts operating May 1 to October 1. They note rising ice prices since last year and expect more donations to extend the system. An El Paso park fountain would be welcomed by summer passersby.
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New York City
Woman’s Auxiliary
The
Church Temperance Society
el Paso
Gideon's Band Forms Among Commercial Travelers
A faith inspired effort grows from sobriety in trade circles. Three travelers proposed a Christian band, 300 members enrolled in six months, with a thousand expected by July to celebrate the first anniversary. They adopted a camp and a pitcher as symbols.
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Gideon
Surge in American horses to Switzerland shifts trading pattern
Consul Gifford reports Basel inflow of American driving and saddle horses for several years with a spring surge. A shipment of seventy two American horses has already arrived in Basel and is offered to buyers, indicating growing demand beyond the South African war impact.
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Gifford
Basel
Switzerland
Draft and cart horses from Swiss importer sought after
The Swiss importer buys draft and cart horses at about 1400 francs ($280) each and they are eagerly purchased, with buyers appearing satisfied so far.
Americans in Paris Adopt Stars and Stripes Badge
Americans in Paris wear miniature flags as a badge of national identity amid confusion with Moglishmen. French papers note the practice and highlight its significance as clear nationality marking.
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Paris
Texas Midland President Green Plans Big Investment
President Green of the Texas Midland railroad holds $11,000,000 invested in Texas and says the state is the best for capital investment. He reports about 11 percent revenue on his Texas capital and notes New York would offer about half that return. If more men joined Texas, the state could lead as a progressive area in the nation.
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President Green
Texas Midland Railroad
Texas
Washington
Green
Union
New York
Railroads adopt interchangeable mileage plan across divisions
The Western Passenger Association has adopted interchangeable mileage tickets and is gaining trans Missouri River lines to join. Holders of mileage books from a Chicago road can travel west to Colorado and through the southwest on multiple lines using the same book.
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Western Passenger Association
Chicago
Colorado
Southwest
South American church plans study pathway to U S for divinity students
South American church authorities advocate sending divinity students to the United States for education in North American atmosphere and ideas. Until now most youths have received European schooling while American university fame grows.
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United States
Mexico’s Prosperity Tied to Sensible Government Says Herald
The Herald of Mexico City argues that sensible government and an absence of politics fuel current prosperity, claiming that when politicians are padlocked business people gain. It notes Texas also moving to padlock its politicians as a contrast.
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Mexico
Herald
Texas
Street light pricing sparks council debut offer
The old electric light company threatened a price cut of over fifty percent for street lighting at last night’s council meeting. The new company is praised for its performance and urged to receive public support.
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Electric Light Company
Alderman Brunner Praised for Sidewalk Push
A city report commends Alderman Brunner for urging sidewalk improvements and urges the council to follow through and press for action until work is completed.
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Brunner
Bank of France eyes Paris exposition windfall
The Bank of France expects at least five hundred million francs added to its resources from the Paris exposition as thrifty French citizens and visitors tighten tax spending to the limit.
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Bank of France
Cause And Effect Of Tariffs On Wool and Sheep
The article surveys US tariff histories from Morrill to Dingley and their impact on sheep numbers and values. It notes rising flocks under protection, declines under free trade, and records peak prices per head for each era, highlighting protection’s role in sustaining the industry.
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United States
Cleveland
William McKinley
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