24 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
1
A narrative piece titled Wilson forced to confess by an inner feeling narrates a moral reckoning. The account centers on a character named Wilson and his struggle with guilt guiding a confession.
In the March 24 examining trial Justice Herrera identified Wilson as one of the robbers, while Freeman questioned Wilber’s certainty. Wilson testified about Craven and Rhodes supplying horses and fleeing to Texas after paying $100 each, with Craven and Rhodes posted bonds of $2500. The piece also notes political appearances by the defendants in Chicago and Nebraska events.
In a five story East Forty Fourth Street factory fire three firemen John Grady Peter J Bowers and William J Smith died. They were pumping water from the cellar after the blaze was put out when the floor collapsed and the flooded cellar drowned them. Four other rescuers were seriously injured.
F R Allen a Chicago ticket broker in Slick Speculator reports he has purchased one million admittance tickets for the Paria exposition. He intends to ship them to Paris for the exposition season and resell at full price to gain profits. The deal was arranged through his agent in Paris.
A mob gathers outside the Emporia jail intent on lynching four murder suspects held inside. Citizens and lawmen confront the crowd as authorities vow to protect the prisoners and maintain order. The situation centers on crime, punishment, and public safety in Emporia.
The city mourns after Dr William M. Yandell is found dead by suicide. Authorities report no foul play and colleagues describe him as a respected physician and community figure whose death comes as a shock to patients and staff.
Embattled Emporia awaits fresh mob action after a riotous morning when a thousand-strong crowd demanded the murderers of Squire John W. Saunders and Constable N. W. Welton. Major Cutchit warned the mob and vowed to shoot if the jail was entered while four suspects remain under guard.
Enthusiasts in El Paso express strong support for the upcoming baseball season. Local youths from the Colts show improvement in practice at Athletic Park, with sessions to rotate to Santa Fe Street to simulate possible playing surfaces. A public workout at 2:30 PM tomorrow invites attendance as players drill in batting fielding and bunting despite rough park conditions.
At City Hall Park, Mayor Van Wyck turns the first shovel for the citys underground rapid transit project. A silver blade shovel bears the city arms as officials speak. The $35 million plan includes $20 million for labor wages and will employ about ten thousand workers for over three years.
A Dijon dispatch says mayors of several Italian cities and notable French residents have arrived for the Garibaldi monument unveiling set for tomorrow with elaborate ceremonies. The piece notes community events and plans for coordinating games and public access.
Lord Roberts reports financial affairs in perfect order in Orange Free State with emphasis on savings bank deposits and the state loan to farmers. British forces seize 100000 rounds of ammunition at Springfield Southern Free State. Steady quiet described south of Bloemfontein with arms delivered and supplies flowing. Mafeking relief preparations suspended as troop movements to aid the besieged garrison prove premature.
New Yorkers announce two major constructions in Havana. H M Fazler will build a $500000 hotel opposite Morrow Castle and J M Ceballos plans a $300000 apartment house. Both investors expect strong returns.
Timothy Woodruff, lieutenant governor of New York, is set to appear in Lincoln Nebraska this evening marking his second appearance in the month. The visit underscores ongoing political ties and regional events with expectant audiences and local officials.
The 20th annual exhibition at the Fine Arts Building opens with critics calling the display among the society's best. Irving R. Wiles wins the Shaw fund of 1500 for a portrait of a young woman arranging a yellow rose in her hair. E Elmer Schofield takes the Webb prize of 3000 for Autumn in Brittany, awarded to the best landscape by a painter under 40. The show features works by over twenty notable American artists.
The Carnegie company was incorporated at the state house in Trenton with a capital of 160 million dollars. The stock is 160000 shares fully paid, with Mr. Carnegie holding 86379 shares.
About 120 million dollars of the people's money will be appropriated for military use next week. The program covers the army and fortification appropriation bill and targets spending across the week.
Special Dispatch to the Herald from Florence Arizona reports a Ray Mining Company foreman fought a man during work then killed him claiming self defense. Authorities are reviewing the incident and potential charges.
The Port Rico appropriation measure clears the House with a 135 to 87 tally. Democrats populists and silver men voting for it include Chandler New York Cowherd Missouri Davey Louisiana Devries California Hall Penna Meekison Ohio Newlands Nevada Scudder New York Sufroth Colorado Thayer Mase Wilson Idaho Wildson South Carolina Bell Pop Colorado Rousard Alabama Cockraw Missouri Cummings New York Davenport Penna.
William Cramp & Son bought the Charles Hilman Ship and Engine Building plant for 275000 dollars in cash. They plan to merge the Hilman yards and dry dock into one of the world’s largest and best equipped shipyards.
Copenhagen reports a bill for selling the Danish West Indies will be introduced in the radstadt next week. The move outlines a formal step toward divestment and is expected to draw attention from lawmakers and international observers.
New York market update lists copper up 16 percent and silver at 60 while lead trades at 4.45.
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