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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1901
Page
1
Washington March 9. After passing a resolution the Senate notified the president it will adjourn soon unless there is urgent business. White House reports no nominations pending. The Senate will end its session this afternoon and held executive session at 12 30 for the last time.
A London dispatch to the Tribune says J P Morgan’s interests are being arranged for a vast merger of German and American trusts. Berlin is reported to have initiated the proposal, aiming to control hundreds of millions in funds.
A circular from the international revenue collectors targets bucket shops, signaling that many will close as they must delay tax on every debt or transaction, often exceeding profits, under the new government order.
George J. Gould arrives by special train with experts to survey the Colorado Midland and Rio Grande Western. He is expected to strike a deal within sixty days to gain control of lines from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Reports from London on March suggest a crisis with Russia over Cietar. Observers doubt a large war but foresee possible withdrawal and renewed diplomacy to ease tensions.
Boston March 9. Congress man Charles F. Sprague of Brooklyn has been declared insane and committed to an asylum. Recovery is considered improbable.
San Antonio dispatch reports two trains carrying Puerto Rican workers bound for Hawaii will reach El Paso tomorrow. The movement adds to earlier shipments, signaling ongoing labor migration amid wartime needs and Hawaii plantation operations.
A fierce storm lashes the English coast with multiple wrecks and many lives feared lost. Weather authorities warn of continuing high seas and gusts as rescue operations respond to the shoreline damage.
There is no material change in Emperor William's condition today though he endures much pain from a wound in his face caused by an iron thrown by a madman. The incident occurred in Berlin as reports describe the attack.
A mining operator in Sonora, L. C. Friend, says reports of Yaqui uprisings are false. He notes Yaquis are scattered, peaceful, and hardworking, while Diaz loyalists control state governors and use soldiers to suppress opposition. The piece questions rumored state tensions near Guaymas and Ures.
New York March 9. The Herald reports Secretary Hay has word from Lord Pauncefote that England will submit proposals at once to revive the Hay Pauncefote treaty and to harmonize the disagreements between the two nations.
El Paso plans a free $25,000 bridge across the Rio Grande with Oregon Street extended to the Mexican customs house at Juarez. Local capitalists led by Fenchler brothers B F Hammett and Felix Martinez have raised funds and secured concessions. The project includes a $5,000 street extension and an electric railway connecting the two cities. The move aims to break toll-bridge monopolies and is expected to boost Oregon Street property values as construction begins soon.
Denver dispatch reports an eleven year old girl assaulted in a densely populated area. Bloodhounds used but lost due to a storm. police search continues with suspects already questioned, the girl says none match, and authorities fear a lynching if the attacker is captured alive.
The comptroller of the currency announced the failure of the First National Bank of Niles Michigan. Bank Examiner Sheldon was placed in immediate charge as the bank went to the wall in the morning.
Frank A Bran nigan, a disbursing officer, is appointed treasurer of the Philippine islands with a salary of $8000 yearly. The report notes several other high plum appointments are anticipated soon.
Special to The Herald reports the Sunset Railway will break ground Monday for a new depot in San Antonio. The building will feature Spanish architectural design and cost close to one hundred thousand dollars.
The president sent the senate nominations today for H. K. Butterfield as district attorney in Wisconsin S. W. Stratton as director of the Bureau of Standards in Illinois Vernon Morgan as secretary of the embassy at St. Petersburg New York.
A March weather telegram from Washington warns of a cold wave with a 20 to 30 degree drop by Sunday morning. The storm brings heavy sleet and rain, high winds, and snowfall across the region including Lordsburg and mountains in Mexico. El Paso residents rush to swap winter for spring attire as conditions turn frigid.
San Antonio dispatch reports Texas legislators will arrive tonight to spend Sunday in the city. The notice emphasizes a brief political gathering and local hospitality in the Texas capital.
This afternoon at 3 30 Ed Wales and Thomas Grant were driving up Mesa avenue when a train passed the S P tracks frightening the horses. The buggy occupants were thrown and bruised though no serious injuries occurred.
In Montreal on March 9 the militia dwindles and men refuse to enlist or swear allegiance to the new sovereign. The Federated Trades organization passed a resolution denouncing the city for donating ten thousand dollars to entertain the Duke of Cornwall and declining any loyalty to the royal family.
Anna Freeman, about 35, is being tried in Judge Harper's court on a charge of bringing a stolen gold filled watch into the state. The watch, valued at 15 dollars, was loaned to a Rincon housewoman and recovered at Potter and White's drug store. County Attorney Eylar prosecutes, Judge Uvaldo Burns defends.
Denver March 9 The bribery investigation committee will exonerate nine legislators charged by Speaker Montgomery. The speaker seeks time for an additional statement before the committee, which maintains that no statement will alter its planned complete vindication of the accused.
A severe blaze at Olds motor works in Detroit spread to Detroit Stove works causing massive damage. One man died and several were seriously injured as crews battled the ongoing flames. property loss runs very high.
Twenty Mexican banks listed in government reports show a combined capital of seventy snillion dollars.
New York report shows February imports of precious stones surged to over two million dollars above last year and the year before with a record month in five years. The jewelry appraiser notes unprecedented demand for personal adornment reflecting strong trade prosperity.
In New York March 9 the Lehigh Valley Coal Co announced a one year extension of the ten percent wage increase for its miners starting April, amid expectations others may follow and miners hoping for more. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers criticized the move as insufficient and said further promises must be kept.
President McKinley will depart in the first week of May for a western tour. He will be accompanied by the entire cabinet, travel by the southern route through El Paso, and return via Yellowstone Park.
Sarah I. Whitney of El Paso has been granted an eight dollar monthly pension. A civil service examination for customs service positions including mounted inspectors is ordered to be held in El Paso on April 22 for applicants.
Corpus Christi reports the first train load of cabbage for the season shipped today. The dispatch marks the start of the harvest voyage. Local officials note harvest timing and transport readiness to meet market demand.
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