Queen Bows to Our Flag Stripes
The article highlights a ceremonial event where a queen salutes the flag, emphasizing patriotic symbolism and marching symbolism tied to stripes and national pride.
09 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
1
The article highlights a ceremonial event where a queen salutes the flag, emphasizing patriotic symbolism and marching symbolism tied to stripes and national pride.
Americans cheer the queen in West End London with over fifty flags. The event includes a large flag over the American embassy portico and the queen saluting the stars and stripes as the crowd roars.
In Joliet Illinois Mayor Mount welcomed 80 000 Swedish Americans at the seventh annual Swedish American Republican State League event honoring John Ericsson Day. The anniversary marks the Monitor battleship’s 38 years since defeating the Merrimac and shaping naval history. Swedes across Minnesota and the northwest celebrate with banquets and memorials similar to St Patrick’s Day observances.
New York March 9 The spring tide of immigration is at its height with over ten thousand immigrants expected to land at the barge office during the week ending tomorrow.
London dispatch reports a close approximation of British losses in South Africa as of March 9, indicating a severe toll with casualties exceeding thirteen thousand. Details on engagements and dates remain sparse in the telegraphic summary.
Special correspondent reports in Chihuahua Mexico that the state supreme court will not hear Mrs Mattie Rich’s appeal from Juarez for fifteen days. Lawyer Gandara sought delay citing other matters. the court indicated it would grant the postponement after informing the defendant.
At the Red Ash mine in Fire Creek West Virginia March 9 rescuers found the bodies of Crit Stewart and Charles Downey during the night Manager Shirkey said there are more men inside the mine and recovery will take several days Simon Chapisell and Morris Daniels are listed among the deceased
A Washington Herald dispatch reports some Dewey friends in Washington consider him a possible candidate for the presidency. Although Dewey previously said he would not run, they think marriage may have shifted his view and that he would accept if nominated, with Mrs. Dewey thought to favor ambitious aims for her husband.
A Sierra Madre party surveyed a route from Corralitos toward Sonora and Chihuahua mining properties. The findings point to a westward extension past Fronteras to Nacosari with vast copper and coal deposits, signaling possible early railroad expansion and investor interest.
The committee persuaded Eugene V. Debs to accept the social democracy presidential nomination tonight. He was formally nominated this morning without presence. J. C. Harrymas of California was chosen for vice president. If Debs accepts he will be a delegate to the international socialist convention in Paris this year.
The galeon exchange of 20 000 ounces of silver at 61 with buyer 60 suggests United Metal Selling Company may push silver higher. The firm now controls much of US export via ties with American Smelting and Refining and wields influence in the London market.
The Kentucky Republican Club voted to raise 25000 by popular subscription to reimburse W. S. Taylor for expenditures in the gubernatorial contest. Taylor reportedly spent much of his own fortune and may become penniless without support from friends.
W F Keyes, recently back from the Philippines where he led telegraph operators, reports Gen Otis rapidly deteriorating in health. He notes Otis looks like a shadow of his former self with thinness and snowy hair and beard.
President and Mrs McKinley Senator Hanna and friends will travel via Savannah to Thomasville reaching at 1 50 p m next Thursday. They will stay two weeks at Senator Hanna's brother home among the pines.
The transport Kilpatrick reached New York and will sail March 14 for Porto Rico with 500 tons of provisions for destitute natives. She returns with four troops of the Fifth cavalry. A second 500 ton shipment will depart March 21 on the Burnside. Sunday School Union meets at the Presbyterian church this evening. Everyone is invited.
Ambassador Powell Clayton, returning from West Point, says business on all lines is booming in Mexico and U S influence in commerce grows each year as he visits in Mexico City.
Sheriff Lovell arrived from Pecos City to Reeves county with E. A. Hill who was wanted for horse stealing. Hill was handed to an Eddy county constable on a minor charge and returned via El Paso to Texas authorities. Texas officials then took Hill into custody. Constable Clark returned to Rincon to pursue stolen horns, saddle, and bridle.
Reliable sources report the Silver City New Mexico smelter has been purchased by the consolidated Kansas City Smelting and Refining company and will join the smelter trust. The plant will stay closed and its business redirected to El Paso, boosting El Paso’s mining trade.
New York on March 9 reports copper at 16 silver 598 and lead at 4.45 with market activity noted. The brief lists commodity prices for traders and investors observing metals markets.
A columnist reviews the Souvenir Edition of the El Paso Herald offering reflections on its content and significance. The piece discusses editorial choices, imagery, and the newspaper’s role in commemorating local history and community events.
John F. Worley of the El Paso city directory praises the Daily HERALD Souvenir edition. He notes the first edition is exhausted and a 7000 copy second edition will be printed to meet demand. Worley commends the publication for placing El Paso and Texas in a favorable light.
The chamber of commerce finance committee met to discuss securing suitable exhibit quarters. Members noted rents around $100 per month while current income is about $200 monthly. they plan to seek higher revenue and contributions from railroads and large businesses rather than proceed now.
Lucilia Pinkston appeared in Judge Spencer’s court this afternoon and was fined five dollars plus costs totaling 22.70 for abusive language. Her lawyer pleaded guilty and noted the child in her care was not her own, yet she took the child to jail with her as she received no clemency.
Col Joplin was instantly killed in Alamogordo on Monday when a wall above him fell into a well where he worked. His head was crushed against an iron pipe, ending the accident.
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