Passing Run of Joubert On the War Situation
An early report traces a passing run by Joubert amid the ongoing war situation. The article outlines strategic implications and mentions allied positions as the scene shifts to the front.
29 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
1
An early report traces a passing run by Joubert amid the ongoing war situation. The article outlines strategic implications and mentions allied positions as the scene shifts to the front.
The death of Gen. Joubert is the leading topic with fears President Kruger may take over his command provoking a longer conflict. British operations report Clemente at Faure Smith near Bloemfontein with two cannon found and ammunition in a mine shaft. Pilot Pilcher’s party loses five men after an attack near Ladybrand. Modder river skirmish leaves eight wounded and six captured. Webster Davis described as pro Boer during a Washington to New York trip with plans to speak only after meeting the president.
Sufficient free trade republican senators have been lined up by party whips to back an early vote and passage of the Porto Rican bill. A letter from Speaker Henderson shows trusts and syndicates backing the opposition. Senator Beveridge delivered a long speech in favor of free trade for Porto Rico as the bill was taken up.
Martin Julian condemns New York promoters for staged fights as the Lewis bill to repeal the Horton law and ban prize fighting clears the senate. The measure ends all prize boxing in the state.
The French steamer George Croise with eighty passengers and a cargo of cattle sank just outside Santo Domingo harbor. The New York rendered assistance as rescue efforts began. vessel was bound for Cuba and several lives are feared lost.
Prohibitionists in Grand Rapids Mich welcomed a steady stream of visitors this week as a large audience gathered to hear speakers and discuss temperance efforts amid ongoing local activity.
Delegates to the Michigan Christian Endeavor convention welcome many prohibition leaders for a mass meeting. No state office nominations are planned today, but tomorrow delegates will select representatives for the national prohibition convention in Chicago. Fred E. Britton of Albion voices optimism that the prohibition vote will rise this fall, following a 7000 vote governor race two years ago.
A telegraph bowling contest tonight marks the first of its kind with Chicago Athletic Association facing eastern teams from Boston New York and Philadelphia. Chicago teams start at 7 30 p m while eastern rivals begin at 8 30 p m to account for time differences.
E Miles a brakeman on Santa Fe limited passenger No 3 was instantly killed at the iron bridge near Hillside when the bridge struck his head. The body was taken to Raton where a coroner's jury returned an accident death verdict.
Chicago March 2 The large machine shops A Barber and Co and Fraser and Chalmers resumed work with a full machinist staff after signing the agreement with the International Machinists' Association. The union says two more big firms will sign within 24 hours.
The senate denounces the war secretary for issuing permits to dredge for gold in Cape Nome area. All permits are nullified and revoked as far as the senate is concerned.
Col. C. K. Holliday prominent Kansas promoter and Santa Fe railway director died at his Topeka home at noon today. He had been a key figure in Kansas affairs for more than 25 years.
New York on March 29 reports copper at 164, silver at 594, and lead at 4.45 per unit.
Judgment was entered yesterday afternoon in county court for the defendants in the case Tucker Hartley Company versus Hoveck and Dieter on account.
The fire department responded at an early hour today to extinguish a small fire at a Delaware residence. No injuries are reported and cause is under investigation.
Dr. C. F. Norton is appointed state quarantine officer at El Paso to replace the late Dr. W. M. Yandell. A baby girl was born March 27 at Hotel Dieu to the wife of Brook Jones. Chicago Hotel offers rooms at 50 cents daily.
Former official Taylor announces retirement and predicts lack of justice from the Court of Appeals. He argues the judiciary will not grant him relief and frames the decision as a political outcome.
The article notes Governor Taylor plans retirement awaiting a federal decision and describes a tense Kentucky scene with arrests and a grand jury about to convene as President McKinley considers sending a confidential representative. It also details El Paso Herald baseball tournament plans across the Southwest.
A restaurant in Chicago operated on Bible principles under the name As Christ Would Conduct an Eating House. Gospel meetings occur each Saturday evening, and it closes on Sunday. The decor features Scripture quotes and poor patrons are not charged for meals, leaving blessed patrons at departure. The proprietor is described as a reformed drunkard.
Philetus Sawyer former United States Senator died at his Oshkosh residence early this morning after stomach and kidney troubles. He was born in Rutland Vermont in 1816 and was a leading mill and lumber operator in Wisconsin aged 84.
Tacoma dispatch reports the first industrial trust organized in Japan by 200 cotton spinning factories. The goal is to cut operating costs and prepare for sharp rivalry with U S cotton spinners amid increasing global competition.
Prince Cupid Kaealanianaole of Honolulu and his wife have arrived in San Francisco en route to the Paris exposition. He is the nephew of Queen Liliuokalani and is described as Honolulu's Adonis.
Seattle residents face a surge of crime as crowds rush toward Cape Nome. The jail is crowded with suspected crooks amid crackdown on gambling and prize fighting.
Real good time marked Ban Earp forty first birthday celebration at Reynolds Brothers X ranch near Kent. Guests included Col Volney Hall and wife Mrs Stedman of Marshall, and a Missouri Pacific man from St Louis. A lively event highlighted by hospitality and horse sense despite a late telephone mischief and a brief arrest.
Mrs Elza Taylor and her husband L J Taylor filed suit in the district court against Felix Martinez O Brien Moore John McNaughton and John Sneed publishers of a local afternoon sheet for 10000 dollars in libel damages. They deny every statement in an article that appeared March 17 and relate to their Melbourne rooming house on St Louis street.
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