23 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
1
Las Cruces New Mexico March 23 Print Rhodes of San Augustine accused as second accessory in bank robbery. Cravens and Rhodes post bail. all to be arraigned before Justice Herrera. Wilson’s confession reveals the plot, accomplices, and the route from Dona Ana to El Paso with horses supplied by two cowboys.
A mix of rumors and dispatches from March 22 to 23 describe Mafeking relief as unconfirmed by military experts and note Kruger directing intrenchments at Kroonstad for a Boer stand. Reports also mention colonial rebel surrenders near Berkeley and a deserter claiming Russia occupies London.
Letters of acceptance pour in from governors agricultural commissioners editors and many city leaders signaling a record Southern Industrial convention in Chattanooga Tennessee next May. The program nears completion and includes plans for a great southern textile university established by the United States government.
AKnickerbocker room in New York hosts a sentimental sale of Edgewood possessions from the late Kate Chase Sprague. The lot list includes a Venetian cabinet valued at about ten thousand dollars and a Venetian mirror carved for about three thousand dollars, with strong bids expected due to historical interest.
Mayor Magoffin receives Congressman Stephens letter with Adjutant General Corbin note that the War Department will make no change in Fort Bliss troop strength at present.
In Washington on March 23 the senate Republicans seek to recruit eight or more recalcitrant members to vote as a bloc for the Porto Rican tariff bill. They plan to separate the senate civil government bill from the House measure and pass it as is. The Iowa legislature’s free trade stance alarms northwest members, possibly changing the schedule. Speaker Henderson warns the peace committee that any senate changes requiring another House vote will block passage.
San Juan reports a deep seapair mood across the island as merchants mourn loss of free trade. Officials and residents fear prolonged delays. even in Ponce demonstrations loom and troops sleep armed. A $2,000.009 gift fails to offset a heavy ten percent tax burden.
Great Britain and the United States clash over a challenge cup in a cable linked chess match. Ten games run simultaneously with American players facing British opponents, the cable spanning 3 453 miles between Brooklyn and London venues.
Tonight a grand ball at the German embassy will interrupt the season of sackcloth and ashes. Hostess Haroness Hengelmuller, wife of the Austrian minister, will preside as society crowds the capital for the event.
The Globe-Democrat recounts Gen Henry Harnden of Wisconsin and his role in the Davis pursuit. Harnden and Col Pritchard’s forces clashed near Irwinsville, Georgia, causing casualties on both sides. Davis was identified in camp by John Reagan, sparking a celebrated skirmish and later confusion over reward shares.
In Frankfort on March 23 tensions rise as trials of Powers, Davis, and Cohen begin amid fears of mob violence. Militia from Lexington and Winchester guard the jail area while 150 deputies are sworn in. Separate El Paso railway thefts expose a car theft ring with Mexican suspects and a found stash of stolen goods. A local shop at Palais-Royal announces a five day window for a fashion opening.
New York reported metals pricing with copper at 168, silver at 60, and lead at 4.45. The brief note lists daily figures for market reference.
The silver Republicans hold their national convention in Kansas City on March 23, the same day as the Democratic convention. Over 900 delegates will attend the sessions in the auditorium theatre after a deal for the venue was closed by Hon. Chas. A. Towne of Minnesota.
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