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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
1
In northern Luzon communistic societies form to divide property while thousands seeking food and shelter in Manila are turned away. Insurgents confiscate food and order soldiers to wear ordinary white clothing. Americans distribute rice to the needy as cities report beer consumption rising and brewery interests enduring the war tax.
Havana dispatch reports Marquis Mar guellez, representing Spain, received word from Duke D Arcos in Washington requesting full details of yesterday's lynching of Le Breglet by Cubans. The aim is to present a claim for indemnity to the United States.
The Portsmouth Virginia board of trade asked the navy department to present the former Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes to Spain's queen regent as a token of U S goodwill and to end hostilities. No prospect exists that the request will be granted.
Reports from Santiago June 7 describe rumors of a Cuban organization likened to the Mafia. The claims allege Cubans plot attacks on Americans deemed offensive to the group’s interests.
The city enjoys cooler weather after intense heat with forecasts for relief. A heat wave yesterday caused three deaths and multiple prostrations across Chicago.
Minneapolis June 7 Commander Richard Wainwright who led the Gloucester against Cervera's fleet is appointed temporary commandant of the cadets at the naval academy.
The United States Brewers association begins its thirty ninth annual convention in Detroit with about 500 members from the brewery and allied trades in New York and Chicago in attendance. President C W Bergner of Philadelphia presides at the opening session.
The 145th Columbia University commencement honored Governor Theodore Roosevelt and Carl Schurz with LL D degrees. A large ceremony filled the gymnasium after a formal procession from the library. Acting President Van Amrininge delivered the address. about five hundred diplomas were awarded.
New York reports say many bets in the Fitzsimmons Jeffries picture fight are fake and insiders only bet, while the public avoids wagering. Both fighters trained well yesterday and expect a call of time as Chief Devery may influence attendance.
The official stated his term as chairman continues until next year and he cannot retire until the term ends or a successor is chosen. He emphasized no immediate retirement will occur while the term lasts.
The Navy Department invites wives mothers and near relatives of naval officers at Guam to travel aboard the Solace sailing from San Francisco in July. The ship will carry large quantities to Guam and the Philippines but will not carry women or children to the Philippines.
Washington reports irritation in the state department over Minister Bellamy Storer’s late arrival in Madrid and the missed time, with fears the delay could be seen as an intentional slight by Spanish authorities.
Newton theological seminary marks fifty years of Dr. Alvah Hovey’s leadership during commencement week. Alumni reunion precedes a semi centennial dinner honoring Hovey with speakers from Columbian University Brown University University of Chicago and Hartford Theological Seminary.
The Kruger Milner conference ended when Milner walked out over Kruger’s stubborn stance. It is believed force may be the only argument to approach the Transvaal republic.
Coming Home Manila reports Hall advancing with several small towns captured between Morong and Taytay with little resistance. Oregon volunteers have returned to Manila and will sail home soon. California, Colorado, and Nebraska regiments will depart in sequence shortly after.
Rome dispatch reports negotiations begun to appoint the pope as permanent president of the arbitration tribunal once established by the peace conference.
Captain George Curry testified for the defense as Maxwell and witnesses described a night at Lee's ranch with McNew involved. The court rejected conspiracy testimony related to Fountain’s murder. Bud Smith and Joe Morgan tied defendants to Dog Canyon and prior incidents. Curry admitted owing Lee money.
The Hillsboro district attorney and defense counsel dispute press coverage of the Lee and Gilliland trial. A telegram clarifies the Herald reports were fair and square, refuting claims of broad misrepresentation.
The Napidan under Lieutenant Franklin carries Gen Lawton and sails from a short earlier cruise. Franklin formed a crew of twenty five from company EK plus others. The boat has four five pound rapid firing guns in a fleet commanded by Captain Grant, flagship Laguna de Rey. Mrs. Franklin reports terrible humidity around Manila and great suffering among soldiers.
Two hundred delegates attended the opening of the National Association of Railway Postal Clerks annual convention at the Hotel Denison in Indianapolis. Mayor Taggart welcomed attendees, with response by President C. L. Schaffer of Chicago. Routine business led the first day as the three day session began.
June 7 New York reports extreme heat with 83 degrees at 8 a.m and rising. The searing conditions cause ten deaths and forty one prostrations nationwide, with New York area the hottest spot in the eastern states.
Gen. Anderson received Washington instructions to deploy company F of the Seventh Infantry to Alaska. The unit will depart for San Francisco in a few days.
Peter Kindred was hanged this morning for the murder of Andrew Alley. He appeared unconscious from fear as the noose did not function properly and he died from profuse bleeding. The widow and two brothers of Andrew Alley witnessed the execution.
A London meeting between Salisbury and Choate last night moved the Alaskan boundary dispute toward a final stage as negotiations proceeded.
Electric power provision may replace motive power as firms ask citizens to subscribe. Power price set at fifteen cents per thousand watts, aiming to attract users to switch from current power sources. Cheap electricity promised to boost El Paso industry.
Freeman Cochran was hanged at 6 45 AM after a dispute with farmer George Stanborough in 1897 led to a fist fight and later Cochran shot and killed Stanborough.
The north branch of the Chicago River caught fire again last night burning briskly for several minutes with little damage. Humorists urged an asbestos lining for the river and water stations along the shore.
Chicago reports the death of Martin Mieier a wealthy Swiss found murdered in the small house he occupied He was reportedly worth about one hundred thousand dollars and the authorities investigated the scene for clues.
Milwaukee June 7 Richard Mansfield struck his valet after losing his Cyrano nose. The incident led to his arrest but the matter was settled this morning.
Jake Catlin continues gathering names of children eligible for public schools in El Paso. He predicts a larger census this year than last and will finish Saturday before filing his final report.
London reports a semi panic on the stock exchange after a break in negotiations between Kruger and Milner. Rand shares dropped two points as the market reeled.
Miss Elizabeth Kilgore Anderson daughter of Nicholas Anderson and granddaughter of Nicholas Longworth was married today at St John’s church in Washington to Philip H. McMillan second son of Senator McMillan of Michigan.
Sloan Lingfield June 7 Carmen owned by Pierre Lorillard won the rich second imperial stakes of 1200 sovereigns riding by Sloan Lingfield. Azaliel ridden by Sloan won the first selling handicap of 100 sovereigns.
STETTIN Germany June 7 seven persons suffocated by fire in their residence last night as fire crews battled the blaze and evacuated occupants.
Cleveland dispatch notes Hanna will depart for Europe on Monday amid a metal market update from New York listing copper at 19.00, silver at 60, and lead at 4.25.
Pietermaritzburg reports Sir Henry Binns premier of Natal has died from brain trouble attributed to overwork. The obituary notes his long service in public life.
William H. Roddis and Sara L. Roddis filed a deed transferring lots 11 through 14 and fifteen in Campbell Block 201 to Laura A. Loomis for 1200 dollars.
Cleveland dispatch reports Hanna was asked if he intends to retire, replying that he cannot retire until a successor is chosen and the matter is clarified by Washington.
Mrs Graciana M. de Molinar of Chihuahua died this afternoon at the Hotel Windsor from pneumonia aged 38. Funeral service will be held tomorrow.
Walter Earhart acquired a deed to the Arsenic Springs in Hot Springs Arkansas during his world tour. He entered without intent to buy but offered after learning of the water’s health benefits and the offer was accepted. Earhart praises the deal and values the springs highly. Mrs Earhart plans improvements to make the property premier in the region.
The large plate glass window broken by the fire horses has been received and placed in position yesterday at H. N. Newman’s bank.
J B Crowder obtained a license to wed Miss Lida Reel. The filing indicates a forthcoming marriage, with both parties named and from local communities.
J H Slade of Dawson Ga arrives with C S Statham who faces forgery charges and a bond for carrying a pistol. The deputy expects Statham to be fined about 100 dollars and says he will return to El Paso after the matter is cleared up.
H. R. Lowrie, formerly on the Chicago Times Herald staff, died suddenly on a train just before Albuquerque yesterday. He had spent months at Hudson Hot Springs where the Chicago ball team trained, contributing articles from that point. The Los Angeles Times carried his piece The city of Rocks last Sunday.
Tularosa hosts an old fashioned Fourth of July with oxen sheep and pigs barbecue, a cowboy tournament and a general good time. El Paso Northeastern Railway offers $2 round trip from El Paso with trains leaving White Oaks depot at 7 30 p m and arriving Tularosa 11 a m, evening return. From Tularosa visitors can view the White Sands and White Mountain linked to the Fountain murder case.
A brief session of the school board at E. C. Pew's office approved two bonds for Treasurer A. G. Foster. A regular bond of $20,000 was signed by J. A. Smith, Leigh Clark, A. P. Coles, H. B. Stevens, W. H. Burges, and S. T. Turner. A special bond of $15,000, signed by J. A. Smith, C. R. Morehead, and Charles Davis, covers money from bond sales.
B N Walker of George S Good & Co. told a Herald reporter before leaving on the White Oaks yesterday that the extension of the road reaches 0.8 miles beyond Tularosa. The depot sits 0.5 miles west of town with shade trees planted and new streets laid out. He believes the town will unquestionably extend toward the west.
Construction on the city hall has restarted following days of idle work caused by a shortage of buff brick. The project officials announced the setback and confirmed crews returned to the site.
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