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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
1
In a packed county court, evidence resumes in the libel case against Mrs. Reba Long. Key witness Mrs. Ann Augusta Perry testifies with sharp replies as handwriting expert J. F. Williams casts doubt on a common author.
A London dispatch reports Lieutenant George Cornwallis West, who wed Lady Randolph Churchill, is seriously ill and plans to leave the army after illness linked to his South Africa campaign. He had been studying electricity in Scotland but halted all work.
Officials and depositors mourn the disappearance of Assistant Cashier Luders who died between darkness and dawn with several thousand dollars of the bank’s funds. The bank president says the shortage will be under ten thousand dollars.
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta has formed a new cabinet described as conservative and of notable ability. The announcement notes the reshuffle seeks stronger leadership and policy cohesion.
Denver March 6 An alarming report from the Jacobson block details a plot to kill Dewitt C Webber former head of the fire and police board. Wanamaker the father in law conspired with two others. detectives overheard the plan and arrests followed this afternoon.
New York dated March 6 reports Yoys Darrel a former Seventh Cavalry sergeant accused of murdering fellow soldier Crouch. Disguised as a sailor, Lt. Dupey tracked him from the West Indies to Europe and Naples, where Darrel confessed. Trial expected in Cuba.
Turmoil surrounds the London house of commons after twelve Irish nationalists were expelled during a late session. Police protected the chamber as clashes with supporters continued outside. John Redmond raised privilege claims as the government vowed to uphold its stance. The matter was dropped for now.
Special to The Herald from San Antonio reports the senate passed a house bill prohibiting card playing in any place except a private residence and only when the house is not used for this purpose. The bill goes to the governor for signature. The governor also recommends creating an additional assistant attorney general for exclusive use of the railroad commissioners.
In Santa Fe on March 4 6 the New Mexico House rejected a 10000 appropriation for the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo. The body also defeated Ascarate’s bank funds bill and passed tax levy increases for counties. Resolutions honored Mrs Isabel Baca de Luna, and acts allowed the Interior Secretary to purchase Indian lands for school sites. A motion to tax county roads passed with one dissenting vote after shifts. A gold headed cane was presented to Sergeant at arms S Crolett by house staff. Martinez of Taos introduced two major bills.
Washington March 6. The most destructive torpedo ever invented is now under patent application. It uses gas ignition from slowly burning material and could travel four miles. Army officers say it will revolutionize war, with the German government subsidizing a Swedish officer to perfect it.
Austin reports C. F. Norton has been appointed quarantine officer at El Paso effective March 6. Norton will oversee public health measures and border health duties as authorities assign him to the post.
A fire in a Molpole mine shaft in Central City Colorado this morning traps and likely suffocates several miners inside the shaft. Fire crews race to control the blaze as authorities confirm casualties and await safe access.
Chicago society reels as Edward Ellis Hamlin son of Marshall Field and Company partner elopes with Mabel Hite of The Telephone Girl troupe. He married her last Saturday in Salt Lake City after wintering in Denver. The father will cut him off. the fiancée calls it a bad bargain released.
Marconi departed for the United States aboard the Majestic with plans to develop striking electrical effects. He cautioned that transatlantic wireless telegraphy is years away and envisions sending air messages from New York to San Francisco.
On the Liverpool arrival of the Oceanic the duke of Manchester faced papers charging breach of promise from Miss Portia Knight of London who says she was engaged to him before he wed his richer wife. The duke will answer next week. his wife, born Zimmermann of Cincinnati, appeared disturbed.
Four Americans were arrested near La Colorada Sonora last Sunday after a clash with a Mexican gang. Officers beat the prisoners severely and clubbed one nearly to death. Other Americans in the area are agitated as an investigation is ordered.
The president will appoint W C Sanger of New York to succeed Meikeljohn of Nebraska as assistant secretary of war. The announcement came from Washington on March 6.
Dallas March 6 The Court of Criminal Appeals has declared the Sunday law void as unconstitutional in a ruling announced today.
Col. Roberts of the Adjutant General's Department arrived from San Antonio to examine why African American soldiers jailed for a year await trial. The group includes John Kipper, deemed ringleader, already convicted and given a life term for the police station raid and the murder of Officer Newton Stewart.
An armed group is reported to be threatening to block mine shipments and confront buyers at the site. Local officials urge restraint while negotiations continue to quell potential clashes and safeguard supplies.
Advices report Deilie Wees contending with a heavily armed force to block the transfer of the California property to purchaser Jas. Norman. The dispute ties to a pending suit against Sen. W. W. Turney of El Paso, with a settlement hoped before Friday. Local observers warn of possible serious trouble in Marfa and Terlingua.
March 6 Colonel Roberts adjutant general will reach El Paso to investigate the delay in the trial of the Black soldiers charged with the murder of Newton Stewart at Fort Sam Houston area.
March 6 report says Rio Grande Western managers have set a price and the Harriman syndicate must meet it for the line to pass to them. The item notes the sale hinges on the Harriman offer and the Denver market context.
The swearing in of cabinet officers occurred at noon at the White House. Chief Justice Fuller led the ceremony with the president and Secretary Cortivou present. The cabinet members raised their hands and repeated the oath after Judge Fuller.
Prices from the New York stock exchange and Liverpool cotton on the New York board of trade are reported via private wire to the El Paso Stock and Mining exchange. Silver in New York is 79 1 2 cents per ounce and silver in El Paso stands at 61 2. Mexican money in El Paso is 50 4 to the dollar.
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