Political Whirl Quiets as San Antonio Booms
In San Antonio the political scene steadies while the city experiences a surge in business activity. Officials report minimal contest activity as markets and commerce show strong growth.
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
1
San Antonio eyes police reform with new chief
The mayor reveals a reorganization plan for the police force with a clad duty shift, mounted patrols, and new rules. Captain James M. Van Riper is named chief, replacing suspended Captain W D Druse as officers face mass retirements and a drive to curb crime. Legislators headed to visit San Antonio on the 9th and 10th, welcomed by the Business Men's club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN ANTONIO
Texas
police department
Herald
dowrm
burrau
James M. Van Riper
Van Riper
W. D. Druse
Hor
Chris Callan
Business Men’s club
Penitentiary Fire Rages as Half Million in Smoke
A blaze at a penitentiary consumes an estimated fifty thousand dollars of property with witnesses counting over three hundred inmates watching the flames from safe enclosures. Investigators probe the cause and assess damages.
Have an Exhibit by Taking Prompt and Energetic Action
A call urges prompt energetic effort to mount an exhibit. Organizers emphasize quick planning, strong participation, and bold presentation to attract visitors and showcase key materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EItase
Fire destroys Lincoln penitentiary cell house and more
A kitchen fire at the state penitentiary in Lincoln spreads to destroy the cell house and main buildings, with losses reported over half a million dollars. Three hundred prisoners remain safe, escorted to a secure location as authorities call in the state militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LINCOLN, Neb
state penitentiary
Murderer Electrocuted in Ohio in 1900s style finale
Rosyth O Farrell, who murdered Charles Lane last August, was electrocuted in Columbus. He met death with nerve, spent his final hours with a clergyman, took sacrament, played chess with the priest, sang, and asked for nothing before a 1700 volt current ended his life in forty seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COLUMBUS
Ohio
Rosyth
O’Farrel
Charles Lane
Congress Hears Plan to Close Down for Weekend Session
Congress moves to shut the House from tomorrow night until Monday afternoon, with business halted to outsiders. A Pan American exposition exhibit linked to El Paso mining wealth draws support from regional miners and officials. Charles Prenger is found dead in the Lincoln penitentiary cell as investigations and fire events unfold. Congress also sets final arrangements for Monday inauguration ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
house
representative chamber
congress
Buffalo
El Paso
New Mexico
old Mexico
Texas
Russell
the
chamber of commerce
Southwest International Miners’ asso
Three Men Praised For Exposition Closer Work
Washington reports praise for Rev Dr Hathaway Senator Teller and Representative Grout for unselfish and energetic effort aiding the Louisiana exposition closure by congressional action. The piece notes possible Buffalo display if exhibit plans succeed and hints at brighter season for agriculture and irrigation despite prior drought.
Fire at Leary and Co Dyehouse in Rochester
A deadly blaze swept the Leary and Co dyehouse in Rochester near noon. The Seneca Kodak Co occupied upper floors. three bodies were recovered, six remain missing, and about a dozen workers were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROCHESTER
Leary & Co
Senaca Kodak Co
Storms in English Channel Cause Loss and Damage
The steamer Indiana from Venice was sighted sinking after a collision and its crew are probably lost. The German steamer Washington New York to Rotterdam was driven ashore off Norfolk amid the heavy gale in the English Channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
Indiana
Venice
New York
Rotterdam
Norfolk
English channel
Arizona Cattlemen Buy Sonora Cattle for Northern Restock
Central Arizona cattlemen purchased nine thousand head of Sonora cattle to restock northern ranges with plans to buy ten thousand more. A $7,500 fundraising goal for exhibit expenses lingered with efforts to enlist major mining district firms for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Sonora
Report from Ennis on volunteers clashing with officers
Ennis dispatch reports volunteers and officers clashed during a public aid effort. No serious injuries described. Local authorities are tracking the incident and reviewing footage for accountability.
Regimental Recruits Clash Enroute to the Philippines
General McKibbin received a report from Ennis in Ellis county that four hundred recruits marching to the Philippines mutinied against their officers on the Houston and Texas Central railroad. Captain Beall led a detachment to quell the disturbance, but army headquarters had no definite details. The incident is not believed serious and likely stemmed from a minor order misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN ANTONIO
Texas
Triplet Hodges Fete Fifteenth Birthday in Kimball County
Misses Lucy Lula and Bula Hodges, triplet daughters of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hodges, celebrate fifteen years in Junction City Kimball County They weigh about 112 pounds each and are strong healthy and active in eighth grade They excel in music ride horses and enjoy sports The Hodges family remains vibrant with all members in good health
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JUNCTION CITY
Kimball County
Lucy
Lula
Bula Hodges
Thomas Hodges
hale
Webber Named Assistant General Manager of Herald News
I L Webber, longtime outside circulator for The Herald, becomes Assistant General Manager of The Herald News Company. Henry L Capell remains Business Manager and head of city circulation and advertising records. Webber will assist with collections and new business as workload grows. Court house clock stopped at 5, investigation shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
court house
Botha Surrenders as Boer War Near End
A Herald cable reports General Botha has surrendered signaling the Boer war’s near end. In London the news drew astonishing apathy as the public tires of the conflict and shows little interest in the outcome or captures amid minor items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YORK
the
Herald today
Botha
London
South Africa
Sheriff and troops thwart lynching of accused assailant
Carrollton Illinois March 1 a large crowd confronted the arriving train escorted by four companies of state militia. Albert Shenkle charged with brutal assault on Annie Gilles of Whitehall was confined at the jail. The sheriff and state officials prevented a lynching keeping the suspect from mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CARROLLTON, Ills
Albert Shenkle
Annie Gilles
Whitehall
Dr Flower forms Buenos Aires Mining Company gains mine
Dr R C Flower organized the Buenos Aires Mining Company with eastern capitalists and bought the Buenos Aires mine six kilometers from Cusihuimachic. The mine long operated by Joan Burns who died a year ago and produced over 1 million dollars. A large workforce will be hired and a new mill will yield 150 tons daily. Flower serves as president and S L Pearce as general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
six kilome
Joan Burns
Military maneuver ground survey planned near San Antonio
San Antonio reports a survey ordered near the city for one of three proposed maneuver grounds as the Thirty third infantry begins its return from Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio
Chihuahua and Pacific Road to Establish Agricultural Station
March 1 report that the Chihuahua and Pacific road will set up an agricultural experiment station. Prof. J. J. Haney of the State Agricultural College at Manhattan Kansas will direct the station and oversee the experiment department.
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falo
Buffalo
CHIHUAHUA
Chihuahua & Pacific road
J. J. Haney
State Agricultural college
Manhat
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