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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
1
Wild carnival antics in Milwaukee lead to over forty men jailed for assaulting women. Confetti festivities by day gave way to water, dirt, flour, and paint attacks on gowns and hats as crowds anticipate the grand carnival pageant and twenty floats. Thousands visit for the finale amid strict secrecy by directors.
Detroit on June 30 reports arrangements are nearly complete for the arrival and reception of a large group of Christian Endeavorers. A 500 member reception committee with white caps trimmed in crimson will greet delegates and ensure a hospitable welcome and enjoyable stay.
London June 30. Sir Alfred Milner warns he may resign as British high commissioner for South Africa unless a strong government policy backs his stance on the Transvaal. Milner, experienced in South African affairs, has told the government that intervention is necessary.
The sixth annual meeting of the Manual Training Teachers' association of America opens in New York with leaders from many cities attending a two day session. The group traces its roots to the educational congress of the world's fair.
In Rennes on June 30 the Dreyfus cell is fitted with a copper lining and a trap door in the roof for surveillance. Mme Dreyfus expresses strong displeasure over the measures.
Local physicians report a remarkable operation at Geneva City Hospital. The patient, Eugene Brazee, was struck on the head and underwent an innovative procedure that surprised medical staff and shows potential for future treatment. Further details remain limited as the patient recovers.
A man underwent skull surgery to remove blood clots from the brain. Doctors successfully freed speech and memory, and Brazee has now recovered both functions.
At Albany June 30 the Commercial Travelers National League debated trusts and their impact on employment. Evidence supported C L Dowes testimony and data showed hundreds of traveling men losing jobs to major trusts, especially in tobacco. The league plans legal warfare, aid for displaced members, and sending reps to Europe to study injuries from trusts.
Crisis in New York as streetcar workers organized under John N. Parsons plan a secret Brooklyn meeting to decide grievances and possible strike. They seek hourly pay and nine hour law compliance, risking the city’s largest railway strike if demands are denied.
Major General Miles arrived in Pittsburg as the guest of western Pennsylvania labor organizations. He and his wife were entertained late last night. Mayors of Pittsburg and Allegheny led the escort this morning as Miles began a round of sight seeing. He will meet the public and later address the labor groups in the opera house.
A dispatch reports miners have left Pana to work in Evansville mines. The men are black and may cause trouble if they arrive. Union attorneys sought to lift an injunction in court. Mayor Akin tried to mediate but operators would not discuss any meeting with miners or officials.
In Chattanooga on June 30 miners and operators nearly settle a new contract using the old 40 cent scale as base. The deal sets a 45 cent minimum and 55 cent maximum base, plus a 25 percent raise for day laborers, with signing planned for tomorrow.
President Kruger will submit the franchise bill on Monday containing major concessions to Outlanders, according to reports from Pretoria dated June 30. The measure aims to extend voting rights and political influence to non natives in the colony.
Washington reports a policy of sending select bright youths from government departments to temporary posts in the Philippines. They are to take rush Spanish courses so they can communicate on arrival. Officials say these recruits will work in the Philippines postal service, with outsiders filling most positions.
In a city hospital incident Henry Tieman admits firing the shot and Emil Drechter, a non union man, was taken into custody while all other suspects escaped. The event centers on a violent confrontation with several participants.
June 30 Buffalo reform convention opened with speakers from both parties. Laughlin of Buffalo praised Lincoln and tariff protection while denouncing courtesy lapses. George Fred Williams urged support for Bryan and the Chicago platform, critiquing the federalist and tariff influences on government and finance.
The structure will be built immediately but a week is granted for all interested parties to study the matter carefully. The delay allows thorough examination before final decisions are made.
In Southampton on June 30 the Shamrock features a metal deck, thinner than an inch, reducing weight by about two tons above the waterline. In New York on June 30 the Columbia arrived off the Roche Yacht Club after sailing from New London, drawing crowds to view the yacht as the two will race with Defender off Sandy Hook on July 6 and clash with Shamrock in fall races.
The news from Paranaque's Malabon says a detachment of 111 Americans was ambushed with 97 casualties and 18 prisoners. At Caloocan Captain Rockefeller's unit was surrounded and captured. The junta also says Ponce in Japan ordered torpedoes and light artillery for use against the Manila fleet.
The next Saengerfest will be held in Buffalo during the Pan American exposition. Major Deihl leads a strong Buffalo delegation to a virtual walkover, while the North American Saengerbund met to choose the next meeting site, elect officers, and revise the organization’s constitution.
Washington June 30. The president orders final plans for forming volunteer regiments in the United States to be ready to send to General Otis. The force will total about 11,500 men and be assembled as transport becomes available.
Chas. Wilson drilled for years near Sanderson and finally struck water at 360 feet, three miles from town. The discovery ends a severe water shortage and brings welcome relief to the region.
Quick dispatch from Manila reports insurgents returning toward San Francisco de la Malabor and ordering natives from Imus amid fears of an attack. Earlier, a detachment of the 8th Infantry routed a party of insurgents at San Fernando.
The First Nebraska volunteers and Companies A and B Utah artillery sail home tomorrow. Gen Otis reports the Morgan City sailed June 24 with 94 sick aboard in a cable from Manila.
In Birmingham on June 30 Frank Cook a Black man was hanged in the rail yard for the murder of John Blackburn a conductor on the Southern Railroad.
Independence Kansas reports its water works plant burned by a natural gas explosion. The city lacks water and fire protection as three mills and four factories are forced to close.
Marcus A. Hanna, in England for the first time outside America, toured both houses of Parliament and observed debates. He plans to depart Paris in July and travel to Aix les Bains to take the waters as part of his continental trip.
Three tin plate mills controlled by the trust in Wheeling West Virginia will close tonight, leaving about two thousand men without jobs.
London report says Ted Sloane paid 200 pounds to Winterbourne the waiter he struck with a bottle at Ascot race meeting. The payment closes the incident.
Paris dispatch says Captain Dreyfus will be landed at Brest tonight with positive assurance from the correspondent.
Local discussion supports constructing a natatorium owned by representative citizens. Dr. Albers backs the project and proposes leasing Crosby property south of the city for the site. Water depth is set at about 10 feet, enough for the facility, with a plan to meet next week to organize and set dates.
A hard freeze swept across McGuffey Ohio last night forming ice as thick as window glass damaging fruit and vegetables.
Four non union workers replacing strikers at Union Iron Works were attacked by five strikers on their way to work. Knives and pistols were used, and Gus Zentsch, a striker, was shot.
Washington June 30 Mrs McKinley was able to sit up this morning and is getting along nicely. The doctor says there is no fear of a relapse and her condition continues to improve at the White House.
The consul of San Salvador reports yellow fever in the city. Copper price 18.25 cents, silver 60.4 cents, lead 4.28 cents.
In a police court dispute Pat Dwyer arresting Aa Jim the Chinese cleaner led to fines of 1 for leaving his team unhitched and 2 for abusive language. Pat testified the Chinaman attacked him but witnesses heard no English insult. The court also fined Wm Hughes 10 for disturping the peace while J C Reynolds was jailed for drunkenness and distur bance awaiting trial.
Police rounded up Red Dodson known as Happy Dick and J M Page after a park meeting with a young man bound for Alamogordo. They lured him with a letter promising work and took him to Mike Collins’s Santa Fe Street, where a stud poker game saw him lose $20. A police hearing is expected this evening.
The Juarez physician Dr. Jesus Aguirre was said to have been arrested for not reporting Richs shooting. The claim proved untrue as he was seen in the city signing his witness testimony at the custom house.
Narciso Marmaleja captured on the 24th by Inspector Ovan for smuggling cigars appeared before the U S commissioner this morning and was bound over in 300 to await action by the federal grand jury. If bond not posted he was remanded to jail.
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