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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
4
The late J E Wynn a colored Pullman porter dies suddenly. His body will be shipped this evening by Nagley and Lyons to Kansas City where the Knights of Pythias will conduct funeral arrangements. He leaves a wife and two children in Kansas City.
Mayor J W Riggins of Waco issues a June 2 proclamation inviting Texas mayors to a questions session at the Business Men's Club. Topics include tax rates, fire, gas and electric rates, fire department status, hospital costs, pavement, sanitation, utilities, parks, streetcar ownership, franchise taxation, civil service reform, police costs, and city country cooperation.
J. S. Ligget of Cleburne has arranged shipment of his brother E. B. Ligget’s body to Cleburne. E. B. Ligget died May 29 in the Sacramentos and was embalmed by Nagiley and Lyona.
A party of mining men headed from White Oaks road to Tularosa yesterday to develop copper properties. They report a promising proposition with ore in eight and plan full development of the claim.
Mr. Ryan named boiler inspector of the G. H. W. J. Healy becomes auditor of freight receipts for the Sacra Fe at Topeka replacing C. S. Sutton who is promoted to auditor of the Atchison lines west of Albuquerque. Appointments take effect June 1.
Albert Sterlin escorts Miss Cumford as Hugh Ladd, Harvard stroke and local hero, captures Helen's attention. After a lost wallet incident, Ladd arranges a dinner at his hotel, and Sterlin learns Helen favors Ladd yet plans a Sunday reunion with Cumford. The story tracks jealousy, social dining, and an unspoken wedding in the wake.
Hawaii readies for the governor and territorial government inauguration with June 14 declared a holiday. Inauguration day is set for Thursday that week as excursion ships from many island points are organized by the local steamship company.
Horace E. Mann, a prominent mine operator in Phoenix, was fatally paralyzed after being bitten on the arm and hand by two Gila monsters while attempting to capture them. The incident occurred in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 6.
William Oliver of El Paso was today granted a pension of twelve dollars a month in Washington D C on June 6.
A San Antonio Eagles lodge forms in the city. Robert L. Boykin is elected county school superintendent to replace the late J. C. Breeding. The remains of Major Nicholas Nolan are brought from Arizona for reinterment. Woodmen of the World plan a June 6 excursion to Landa's Park. Theodore Harris is poised to win the state senate seat, with Bexar and Medina counties backing him. Federal court terms adjourn and Brownsville opens a new term next week. A counterfeit twenty dollar bill circulating southward is described to local bankers.
Mrs Elissa Telles faced perjury charges in Judge Walthall's court after accusing Garcia of being with her daughter on the day O'Connor was shot. The jury dissented and was discharged. Evidence showed Garcia at Phil Young's cafe while alleged at Mrs Telles' house, and Telles testified thrice under oath despite warnings. The core issue was whether the testimony was material to perjury.
Jack Leslie of Pomeroy's Transfer Co. was thrown from his hack near the courthouse while taking a corner at speed. Dr Stevenson said the injuries to his legs were not serious.
Mrs Rh E Wrenn who shot herself a few days ago is slowly recovering. She was able to take a buggy ride yesterday and her physician and friends hope for her complete recovery.
W F Vosper was arrested yesterday on a warrant from W Y Wolf charging him with killing two pet kittens. Wolf, who treasured the animals, says Vosper killed them without cause. The case is set for the county court July term.
Joseph Delgado Jr and Francisco Terrio were arrested by Constable Dwyer yesterday at the smelter and jailed on charges of altering time checks to swindle the company.
Telegraph lines of the postal and Western Asian companies were down yesterday between Trinidad and La Junta Colorado. Repairs are underway and service is expected to be restored tomorrow.
A terse note directs customers to Potter and Whites for accurate filling of prescriptions from free medicines with no substitutions. Location listed as No 4 Little Plaza.
A marriage license was issued today to Harry Edward Dillon and Miss Belle Schutz. Ehrenberg 322 El Paso street offers porch chair refinishing tips and paint at 20 cents a can for durable weather resistant coats.
Renowned psychic medium Professor Chas Brockway has relocated permanently to Grand Central hotel room 2. Readings daily from 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1 to 5 p.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. at the new location.
The third Canadian contingent to South Africa comprises 500 volunteer troopers named Strathcona's Horse. Raised and equipped at Lord Strathcona's expense, the crack unit will be commanded by Lieutenant Colonel S. B. Steele, formerly with the Northwest Mounted Police.
The Pecos Valley & Northeastern promotes a new railway route encouraging cattle traffic. Last year 120000 head passed. this year 200000 head expected. Stations from Roswell east reach Kansas feed lots in 30 to 35 hours with no unloads. Portalis Bovina Hereford Canon City can feed 5000 to 10000 head. Bons-fire settlers wanted. Contact D H Nichols or K W Martindell for openings and rates.
An historic notice claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has long been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic and is priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Labansat succeeds J C Mc Dermott to operate Hotel Palacio on the American plan. The new management assures the public of first class arrangements in every detail.
James Amurray pleaded guilty to slander against Mrs. Jennie Arnold and received a $100 fine. The county case records show the formal complaint and judgment issued by the local court.
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