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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
2
The piece argues El Paso’s future wealth depends on mining. It notes most regional visitors are mine minded and that mining fuels city growth, wealth creation, and economic activity. It warns that mere ore streaks do not make mines and highlights shifts to serious investment and proven prospects.
El Paso chamber of commerce advances a grand plan to showcase Southwest mining. Railroads and a smelter pledge cooperation, with temporary exhibit space ready and a future premier western exposition building planned. Strong cross border and federal aid anticipated to unite West Texas New Mexico Arizona Chihuahua and Sonora in a regional display. The effort aims to attract investors and public interest through coordinated exhibits at Buffalo and St Louis shows in 1903.
Ex Paso has a perfect right to be proud of herself for readying the city for the coming of the teachers. Four bands will play and music will fill the streets almost constantly. Electric illumination will dazzle and merchants offer special displays as thousands of strangers arrive and locals ensure every visitor feels welcome.
The text notes a surge of organized groups across professions and tastes with secretaries bylaws presidents and membership questions. It lists policemen letter carriers Christians hardware merchants grocers mayors women Belgian hare rakeers Pullman conductors music students dentists and others gathering daily in various parts of the state.
Ex, Paso must have a mint. She can get it if she goes about it at once and in the right way. EL PASO has not seen such a bonce cleaning in many a day. Let the good work go on. It will be a revelation to many people.
An editorial style piece promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments. It claims cures for weakness and pain, cites a Florida testimonial, and notes the medicine contains no alcohol. The ad-like text also promotes a medical book offer with mail-in stamps.
The country awaits Kansas City delegates to choose a platform and nominate candidates. As July Fourth nears, speculation grows that Bryan may soften his Bryanism. Campaigns will begin. planners consider discreet, composite material for the platform.
Major Davis of the El Paso chamber of commerce calls for full mining camp support to assemble a mineral exhibit. He says the display will benefit miners and prospectors and push toward a mining exchange in El Paso to lead Southwest mining interests. The mint is coming if they work for it.
Grosvenor of Ohio cites Bailey's 1898 claim that prosperity from the Dingley bill would obviate a 1900 Democratic convention. He urges Bailey to eat his words in light of current conditions in the nation.
The argument claims Bryan is stronger in the east while acknowledging weakness in the west. It asserts the east remains resistant to corrupt money schemes, describing it as older and more vigilant in keeping the dollar intact.
General Otis asserts that Filipinos flock to newly occupied areas to learn American speech and customs. He contends ten more years under the current regime, barring future conflicts, will fully Americanize the Islanders.
The city looks forward to a reproduced Montezemi's Palace as the home of a premier mineral exhibit in the west. The plans include an auditorium sized for a future national convention.
City officials urged a fast public transport plan during the teachers' convention. All street cars should be pressed into service to improve service with minimal disruption for the benefit of the city.
The New York Herald recalls Grover Cleveland as a former Democrat before Bryan and notes that if two Democrats stand apart from political turmoil it is Cleveland and George Dewey amid the current excitement in politics.
Hearst presses stream across three yellow papers from coast to coast and backs a growing vice presidential boom, demanding careful management by the owner.
Historic call for cleaner cities and politics as newspapers unite in urging better garbage disposal, sewage handling, and removal of corrupt officials. Public awakening lags, but momentum grows for municipal sanitation and honest governance.
Opinion suggests General Francis V. Greene should be named as the Republican candidate for New York governor. The writer argues Greene would carry the state and make an excellent governor.
Topeka offers prizes to citizens maintaining the cleanest lawns yards and sidewalks and streets. The campaign urges residents to keep yards clean and sidewalks free of litter as part of a cleaner city initiative.
Advice for hosts in El Paso next week urges treating each stranger as an honored guest, emphasizing personal, attentive hospitality as the key to successful entertainment.
A tribute highlights all contributors to the convention entertainment fund as loyal El Pasoans, noting El Paco’s pride in their efforts and community spirit.
The mission board of the Presbyterian church has decided to withhold its last supply of missionaries for China until September, deeming it a prudent pause amid uncertain conditions. The action reflects concerns over safety and logistical barriers affecting overseas deployment.
Local Democrats in El Paso show mixed support for McKinley while favoring Bryan’s approach, leaving intra party tensions unresolved. The stance signals divisions within a GOP style contest in the city.
Readers urged to craft striking storefront windows as next week offers a prime opportunity to showcase retail displays and attract customers.
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