29 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
1
Reports from Manila indicate Aguinaldo may issue a proclamation within days calling rebels to surrender and acknowledging American sovereignty. Paris and Washington debates hinge on the captive's identity while Funston receives praise for the capture and a reward is urged for his command.
Berlin reports rising unrest after the Kaiser's harsh remarks. Protesters denounce the monarch while a pro government paper quotes him threatening the city with bayonets if rebellion flares as in 1848.
The Logan arrived in San Francisco on March 29 with portions of two volunteer regiments mustered out. They proceeded to the Presidio. Among the passengers was General S M B Young who resumed command of the department of California replacing Shafter whose retirement was delayed by the absence of his successor.
Report from Phoenix dated March 29 states Celts Indians on the Gulf of California killed a party of gold seekers. Most victims were Mexicans with two Americans among the dead. The group had not been heard from for over three weeks and was to return in ten days.
Notices posted in all mines of the district state that the wage schedule for the year starting Monday will match the year just ended. Operators will not confer with workers, and indications suggest the union will vote to accept rather than strike.
Special to The Herald in Austin reports the Texas senate approved a measure enforcing penalties on corporations sued, targeting Waters-Pierce Co. The floor also moved a third reading to bar corporations from issuing date checks to employees and addressed eastern Texas saw mills redeeming checks in merchandise. The house engrossed a general road law and required ginners to keep cotton seed purchase accounts. Ex Governor Stone of Missouri visited for St Louis exposition funding and lawmakers may not meet tomorrow to visit the San Jacinto battlefield at the invitation of the Daughters of the Republic.
The Herald interviews El Paso political boss known for tight lips and wary smiles. He avoids politics, notes good weather, and dodges questions on Major Hammett while forecasts a fine day tomorrow if it does not rain. The encounter hints at campaign influence.
At Fort Ma late five Filipinos were hanged by the military authorities at sunrise. They had been tried and convicted of murdering Archibald Wilson, English superintendent of the water works. A large native crowd watched the first execution under American authority in the Philippines.
Boston March 29 Ex Senator Wolcott has spent ten days in Boston arranging details with heavy Burlington stockholders for a final consolidation with the Great Northern and Northern Pacific systems A special Burlington stockholders meeting may be called within a week to ratify the deal New bonds will be issued by the consolidated company to replace Burlington bonds Strong efforts are expected to buy off opposed stockholders to avert a fight.
Constantinople dispatches report the sultan fears assassination attempts by anarchists and orders all tourists removed from the palace. The gate pavilion for visitors is to be destroyed.
Denver reports growing excitement over a new oil discovery as over a dozen investors and prospectors depart to file on land and pursue a town boom despite a wintry storm. Local sentiment runs high, with anticipation intensifying since yesterday.
The jury in the Hayden Cranfill lawsuit against the Baptist general convention of Texas was discharged after five days without a verdict. The suit sought fifty thousand dollars in actual damages and another fifty thousand in exemplary damages for actions denying S. A. Hayden a convention seat in San Antonio years ago. The seven week trial drew significant interest with several prominent Texas Baptists as defendants. a prior trial awarded thirty thousand dollars to Hayden.
In London March 29 the Duke of Manchester appeared in bankruptcy court with a postponement of personal examination granted. His father-in-law Zimmermann, who arrived from America, will review the debts and may liquidate them if feasible. Creditors agreed to delay proceedings until mid May while he considers Miss Portia Knight’s breach of promise claim.
Reports from the Missouri river valley describe a terrific snow storm with high winds creating large drifts and delaying railroad traffic. Dispatches from Kansas and Nebraska indicate the storm’s breadth and intense cold.
Washington March 29. The president announced several Navy appointments today. Edwin M. Shepard to rear admiral Kossuth Miles lieutenant commander Richard H. Hugh lieutenant commander.
London reports say the Manchurian convention will be signed in St Petersburg on Monday with two agreements covering civil affairs in Manchuria and military control. Modifications grant leases at Kinchow and Port Arthur, allow Chinese troops to maintain order, and restrict Russian mining and railway concessions to Chinese and Russian subjects. The move signals potential rapid Russian gains in Manchuria and broader regional influence.
Street talk centers on B. F. Hammett as Democratic delegates prepare for next Monday’s primary elections to choose convention delegates. Major Hammett appears unopposed, while Magoffin and Caples face doubt. Anjerry and Applejack say they will not run unless broad support appears. The piece notes shifting gang loyalties and speculation about possible deadlock at the convention.
In 1880 twenty cities exceeded 100000 inhabitants. By 1890 the number rose to 28 and in 1900 to 38. In 1909 there were 78 cities with 50000 inhabitants or more compared with 58 in 1890 and 35 in 1880.
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