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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1900
Page
1
A striking report from South Africa claims the ratio of Britons to Boers stands at ten to one. The figure highlights the intensity of the conflict environment and the relative strength of opposing forces in the region.
A London dispatch tallies Boer casualties before Kimberley and Ladysmith, adds losses from Cronje’s surrender and Roberts’s advance, and estimates Boer strength at 21 000 with British losses at 15 672 by March 12. It also reports on Mafeking’s precarious siege with reconnoitering efforts and relief hopes.
In Lincoln Nebraska leaders of the three fusion factions meet as conventions to select delegates to national gatherings commence tonight. They celebrate William Jennings Bryan on his 40th birthday and work on a platform to be presented to Bryan and then to delegates. The manuscript platform is expected to shape the national democratic platform.
The U S Supreme Court upholds a Texas ruling against Waters Pierce Oil Co a Standard Oil Trust branch, confirming its Texas charter was forfeited for restraint of trade and coercive pricing to crush competition and force purchases.
In Topeka Rev. Charles M. Sheldon urged Topeka and Kansas readers to donate one million bushels of corn for starving Indians. He spoke from the pulpit on Sunday urging aid.
New York March 19 Miss Sylvia Green daughter of Mrs Hetty Green richest woman in the world is reported to soon become the Duchess de Latorre of Spain.
Samuel Weed aged 72, a lace maker, seeks work at four dollars a week for twelve hours daily in New York. He recently ate at the Brooklyn almshouse, his first public charity turn, saying trusts and luck ruined him and his hopes.
Industries Atlanta March 19. The sub committee of the industrial commission opens hearings in Atlanta to assess regional conditions. Today covers the general condition of agriculture in the south. Tomorrow focuses on manufactures and the next day on transportation and trusts.
The third annual Bulldog club of America show starts in Madison Square Garden concert hall and runs through Thursday. Entries include prize bull dogs from notable kennels with a notable display of French bulldogs. Judging began today and continues to the show’s end with many special and class prizes offered.
Tonight Al Smith the official stakeholder will open bids to host the bout with Fitzsimmons and Sharkey. Seaside Athletic club is favored to win, while Westchester Athletic club is a strong bidder.
A group plans a colony of four hundred Missouri farmers in Chihuahua Mexico. They have purchased 200000 acres of valley land and some colonists have already arrived in the Concho river area.
The Herald reports on a Southwest ball team aiming to win a championship trophy. The piece highlights the pursuit of a season berth and the contest for the coveted pennant in regional play.
The Herald pledges a championship pennant to boost community support for home players as El Paso teams prepare for upcoming games with Las Cruces Roswell Deming Silver City Tucson and Bis sion. Managers seek two solid pitchers and an experienced outfielder as fans anticipate a strong season.
J W Rietzker arrived in town after a trip from Chicago on a special bicycle with a Coey third wheel. He rode 127 miles along Santa Fe tracks in about eight hours from Eagle to El Paso, noting desert terrain and towns en route. He plans to continue toward Fort Worth and Galveston and described the device as light and easy to ride.
All clubs in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas to the Pecos river and Chihuahua are entitled to compete.
Washington dispatch reports trouble in Couer d Alene between troops and locals. Private Weet Hayes and David H Hayden of Company M 24th Infantry were fatally shot. Suspects are under arrest and recovery prospects are uncertain.
Representative Cannon of Illinois moved to concur in Senate amendments to refund Porto Rico two million dollars paid under the Dingey tariff laws. The motion was carried.
Cadiz Ohio March 19 Hon John A Bingham ex minister to Japan ex congressman from Ohio and judge advocate in the court that tried Lincoln's assassin died this morning at his Cadiz home aged 85
In New York on March 1 metal prices marked copper at 168, silver at 60, and lead at 4.45.
The article discusses El Paso preparing a strong baseball squad to compete in Albuquerque and inviting Mexico City league champions for a season finale. Local trials at Athletic Park show players eager, with Jacoby excelling at shortstop and a new outfielder impressive. It urges homegrown talent, discusses importation costs, and predicts a red hot year with upcoming practices.
James McGinnis aged 78 died at his daughter's East Overland home after a long battle with facial cancer. His daughter and son survive. the son in New Mexico was telegraphed for and expected today. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at the daughter’s residence.
Attorney J Good filed for a writ of habeas corpus in John Annello’s robbery case before Judge Walthall. Annello’s bond dropped from 100 to 3000 and he was released after posting. Germain DeLevier, a woman arrested for alleged theft, was released under 250 bond. her companion remains jailed unable to meet bond.
The St Patrick's day ball of the Hibernians was a great success held in the county courthouse district court room. The grand march at nine o'clock was led by Mr. and Mrs. James Hibbert and dancing continued until early morning with many members and friends in attendance.
In federal court today Patterson and Wallace filed a suit on behalf of Carl Kitzert seeking 25000 dollars from the Mexican Central Railway for alleged personal injuries.
Deputy Walton of Live Oak county returns from Mexico with A. Wood a 40 year old Texan wanted in that county for cattle stealing.
Arthur E. Stillwell, promoter of the Kansas City Mexico & Orient railroad, visits El Paso and praises the city’s prospects. He notes El Paso's business spirit and hints the line may include the city, with a chance for a local committee to present the town on his return and secure support.
Dr L L Armstrong of Taylorville Illinois died this morning at 4 oclock at the Hotel Richelieu after five months there. Tuberculosis was the cause. He was aged about forty and had many friends in Paso during his stay. The remains will be shipped tomorrow by Nagley Lyons to his old home in Taylorville. Employment agency 515 El Paso at.
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