25 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
1
An amiable man sits beside a young girl on a Myrtle Street car. He makes friendly remarks prompting the mother and child to worry a stranger may be dangerous. The man abruptly exits, realizing his misread social cue and his urge to be friendly caused the trouble.
Speaker Reed says committee appointments are ready and will be announced when the session ends. Principal chairmen include Wadsworth New York on agriculture and Cannon Illinois on appropriations with a South and Midwest spread. The Senate tariff plan favors a discriminating duty on non American vessel merchandise.
ST JOSEPH Missouri June 25 James Pollard Negro who murdered Jos Irwin was hanged this morning. His neck was not broken and he lived nineteen minutes after the drop. FAYETTEVILLE West Virginia June 25 Clark Lewis was hanged at 1 45 oclock in presence of 10 000 people. Viars and Grown were respited. DECATUR June 25 Merrill Hudson famous 13 murderer hanged 11 46 this morning as crowd swarmed the jail and howling pnezrees watched.
Last night a severe storm drove hundreds to cellars. Dispatches report heavy damage in St Joe area. Mrs Ruben Rickabaugh killed at a window near Albany. Albert Roster died near St Charles Mo. More disaster details continue to arrive.
A T and P train between Plaquemine and Gouldsboro covered eighty three and one tenth miles in eighty two minutes averaging under a minute per mile. The run aided by Senator Wilbert to transport his ill wife to New Orleans, with a special train dispatched from Dallas. Also notes missions work among Negroes whites and Indians, with school counts and funding changes, plus a reform at the city fire department improving morale and readiness.
In Philadelphia the next two weeks will reveal a preferred collector of the port with Quay’s stance shaping the administration. Candidates include State Senator Wesley Thomas and Judge Thomas J. Clayton and the Clayton ties draw national attention amid McKinley loyalists.
Mr Darbyshire travels to Dallas on business. Joan Riley of Colorado Springs stays in town. Mrs Earl and daughter in Mexico City. Spendloves from Chihuahua at Pierson. Reverends French and Adams to Pecos for district conference. Annie Harper back from East Texas. McDermott of the Robinson House in Chihuahua and daughter visit. Mrs Buckler to New York by T and F line for summer with parents. Molinar to Morones to visit Mr Welch, back in September. Dr and Mrs Vilas depart for Glorieta for six weeks. Dr Jenkins returns from two years away and greets friends. Rev Dr Sabin is very low. Editor Anderson from Dona Ana Republican reports Rincon Weekly dies. Grandmaster Hunter of the IOOF returns from state lodges. Dr L P Allison returns to El Paso July 1 to resume practice. Governor Ahumada and William Moyer travel from Chihuahua to meet a returning son from California. Conductor Bacon of the T and P returns from Green Castle Indiana with son J H Bacon staying a few weeks. C E Kelly and bride return from Mexican tour ahead of schedule due to Mrs Pollard’s illness. Q S Collins, B G Fox and ex Sheriff J S Thompson of Globe, Arizona pass through city en route to Globe. The party has been east to inspect mining interests. all prominent Gila county citizens.
In Crystal Springs Mississippi the mob lynched William Morely a colored man accused of murdering John H Strong a white man. Acting Governor Jones ordered troops but they were not needed as the suspect was killed at ten this morning. Morely attacked Strong as they rode together and struck with a blunt weapon then robbed the body.
Frank the extra fire horse has a large throat lump and may die if untreated. He cannot work but is otherwise sound and capable of outrunning any department horse. He will not leave the department and is considered a perfect pet.
Harry Charman holds four burros in the city pound awaiting a buyer as a razorback horse branded B. S. is reported missing. A dog catcher allegedly killed 200 dogs in two months, with the scavenger demanding more catches or a replacement.
Senate moved on the tariff bill as Vest sought a lower duty on Saxony carpets. A lack of quorum halted progress when West urged a roll call. Fifty-two senators answered roll call and Vest's proposal failed.
Religious groups spend immense sums on charity. A Baptist society directs over 1.6 million dollars yearly to aid southern colored people. Virginia Union University and its Hampton and Lynchburg affiliates were organized in Richmond for Maryland District of Columbia Virginia and West Virginia. Wayland Seminary in Washington, valued at 250,000 dollars, may be sold to bolster Union University endowment and move the school to Richmond as a boys college.
Brooklyn will install an electric fountain with a capacity of 100000 gallons per hour. Colored incandescent lights will create prismatic effects on diverse sprays.
Francis Wild surrendered after an eighteen hour siege around his New York home. He had opened fire on his wife with a pistol, wounding or threatening others as eight officers tried to arrest him while he stood guard at his door.
A Sydney post office clock flashes a five second electric light hourly at night enabling distant observers to tell the time. Prof Forbes notes the Nile’s first cataract at high water equates to 500000 horsepower and 35000 at low water. Governor Black of New York signs 797 laws since January 1, vetoes some and allows 360 to lapse. Japan hosts several breweries serving domestic demand and beginning export to Asiatic countries.
Chicago reports multiple deaths by self harm. William Clausen attempted suicide with a knife. Mrs Nel lie Miller, 19, took chloroform after a husband desertion. Fred Vogt hanged himself in a field opposite Lake View school with hundreds of children watching.
Washington figures say General Woodford appointed to the Spanish mission may spark Spanish anger after a pro Cuban speech made twenty five years ago. Madrid press and officials respond with bitterness toward him.
A group of Atlanta saloonkeepers submits a petition to the common council asking for an ordinance banning free lunches. The move aims to curb practices believed to encourage heavy drinking and undermine business.
In Stockholm on June 25 the fourth International Congress of Journalists opened with Doctor Wilhelm Singer of Vienna presiding. Delegates from England Germany France Italy Portugal Brazil Norway Spain Switzerland and the United States attended. The International League of Press Clubs of America answered the roll call for the first time.
A steady call for a local natatorium dominates city chatter while other items note Barnato’s large family ties, an Italian bootblack’s bout of insanity in New York after a mosquito bite, and July 3 as escort for Grandpa Smith’s parade. District court releases Roman Contreras on burglary charges as Ed Sullivan faces robbery proceedings.
New York reports that the gold engaged for export by tomorrow's steamers total two million, bringing this week’s exports to four and a half million and overall export total since the program began to about twenty million.
In Minneapolis on June 25 the rumor that Pillsbury headed a corner in July Wheat is confirmed today. The story centers on the Pillsbury mill head and market speculation surrounding the grain price action.
Jony Wilder, 56, died after a fly wheel crushed him at Cole's machine shop in Camden New Jersey last night. The accident occurred in the shop where Wilder was employed, authorities said.
F C Vand esande of the Illinois Cycling club set a world best for the half mile at Garfield park track finishing in 51.34 seconds.
London report states Mrs Wm Horace Lingard formerly Alice Dunning noted American theatre actress died in London this morning after a long career on stage and screen.
Philadelphia on June 25 Ellen Luglin aged 25 died in a fire while attempting to kindle the Arc with coal oil. The incident highlights the dangers of using coal oil for ignition.
A Harper's Bazaar writer names Miss Mable McKinley daughter of Abner McKinley as the family favorite. Described as pretty and gracious with a cultured musician’s talent, she is portrayed as modest and independent, nicknamed Sunshine by relatives.
Chicago's mayor proposes to extend the laborers list from 1 600 to 6 000 eligibles and provide at least ten days of work per month in rotation. Workers would be assigned in squads to avoid legal issues, sharing jobs with permanently employed laborers to avert destitution.
The New York Herald reprints in facsimile its July 25 1838 issue with a full account from Elder Bennett on Queen Victoria's coronation.
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