14 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
1
A bold statement declares it is time to begin efforts in the Philippines. The message frames a call to action and mobilizes support for a new phase in the region. Community leaders and organizations are urged to engage.
The Taft committee is ordered by the President to forward recommendations to the War Department on the form of government for the Philippines. The president demands prompt action and discretionary judgment is to be used, with no Washington guidance on the scheme.
Carnegie announced from Europe a princely gift of five million dollars to be used as a pension fund for his old Pittsburgh workers. The fund complements the existing two million dollar workers savings fund, which earns six percent interest and finances employee home loans, preserving the workers' insurance fund status.
Special report from Chihuahua Mexico states the railroad crew arrested after the Jimenez wreck have been freed on condition they appear when needed. The trio includes Conductor Gary Brakeman Jones and one engineer.
The American Tobacco company big house ware rooms and factory destroyed by fire in Cloverport Kentucky. The blaze began when a natural gas pipe burst. The town is reported practically wiped out and losses near one million dollars.
In Washington on March 14 semi official circles say Senator Wolcott of Colorado will be appointed secretary of the interior in place of Hitchcock who is ready to resign. The notice also lists a popular wants rate of ten cents a line.
A major transaction centers on Refugio Mine with two hundred thousand dollars in machinery involved. The deal reaches a pivotal stage impacting the project and local operations.
Frazer and Chalmers of Chicago won a fierce contest to install a large ore processing plant at The Refugio near Parral. The $200,000 project ships 35 railroad cars of equipment from the United States, destined for ahead of operation to treat 100 to 120 tons of low grade ore daily. Angel Garcia owns The Refugio, a prolific Parral mine.
London dispatches report that all arrangements for the surrender of the Boers are practically completed in Pretoria. Malcontents remain among the Boer side, and responsibility for the surrender is likely to rest on General Botha.
Locating Engineer Osborne reports from Chihuahua that the Stilwell road will start construction in two months. He will complete the permanent survey and confirm the route.
Secretary Cortelyou coordinates President's West trip itinerary with San Antonio and El Paso confirmed as stops. Invitations remain under review and a Diaz meeting at El Paso is to be decided by Diaz. several stops are still unsettled.
President McKinley issues a proclamation calling flags at half mast for thirty days and honors at funeral. The death of Benjamin Harrison is marked as a loss of a statesman and citizen. Messages from McKinley and Mrs. McKinley express condolence to Mrs. Harrison in Indianapolis.
A rash act by Boni de Kleptomaniac in Paris triggers a duel as authorities report heightened tensions. The incident stems from a dispute in the city center involving the named individual and local parties. No injuries are reported, but the affair escalates amid ongoing public scrutiny.
In Paris on March 14 the Figaro published a sharp piece attacking the Castellanes and their American family. The count confronted the editorial chief at his home with four associates and slapped him, prompting an immediate duel claim to defend French honor and journalism.
Today's quotations on the New York stock exchange Liverpool cotton the New York board of trade and the El Paso Mining exchange are listed as received over private wire at the El Paso Stock and Mining exchange Sheldon hotel block Oregon street. Silver in New York Mexican money in El Paso.
In San Antonio stockmen from Tom Green county clash on Alamo plaza. J Mc Kenzie shoots John Gallagher at 3 this morning. Gallagher may die. Neither man will speak.
In Chicago a London Kentucky report says Circuit Judge Tinsley brokered a peace to end an eight year feud among the Howards Whites Bakers Gerards and Philpots. The clashes followed Dr Baker killing Bates and subsequent protectorship of the Gerard faction.
In Denver on March 14 James Coogan a lightweight prize fighter was shot and killed by a man known as Plunk Salter in a tenderloin saloon. The killer is jailed and the motive cited is a quarrel over a woman of the town.
In Denver on March 14 a state legislature resolution was introduced demanding Speaker Montgomery apologize to the house for alleged bribery among members. Montgomery refused to apologize, and an effort to depose him is planned. OTIS New Mexico report notes stock activity, upcoming work, and new arrivals. Santa Fe extensions are set to begin.
In New York on March 14 it is announced in financial circles that the steel trusts will build a large fleet of steamers to carry its products abroad mirroring the Standard Oil company.
Denver March 14 The Republican city convention nominated Robert R. Wright for mayor and H. H. Orahood Senator Teller's partner for city attorney.
A report notes plans for a New York based cruiser to recruit or host a consul general from Morocco. The effort involves formal diplomatic roles and maritime settings. Details on dates or locations remain unspecified.
The cruiser New York, en route to Manila, will dock at Tangiers to pick up Consul General Gummers who will meet the sultan of Morocco and press the Moroccan government to settle American citizens claims. The battleship will await the mission’s outcome.
Ex President Harrison dies and reveals estranged ties as his son Russell Harrison and daughter Mrs. McKee arrive in Indianapolis. They refuse to stay at the mansion and offer only perfunctory condolences. A plaster mask of Harrison is made by sculptor Maloney. President Cleveland says he cannot attend the Indianapolis funeral.
Portia Knight’s counsel denounces the duke’s claim that the breach of promise action has been dropped. They state the suit remains active and await court decision. The exchange follows comments attributed to the Duke in Port London.
The Montana Ore Purchasing company filed a $5,000,000 copper dispute in the New York supreme court against the Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining company. The suit claims the defendants conspired with Mr. Morse.
The president appointed Col. Sanger of New York as assistant secretary of war. He personally requested Senators Platt and Depew to withdraw their opposition to Sanger, as announced this afternoon in Washington.
Alderman Jas A Cherry plunges from the sixth floor of the Arapahoe building in Denver and is killed instantly last night.
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