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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1900
Page
1
A powerful tornado struck San Antonio, leveling a five story brick and steel building in moments. Emergency crews surveyed the scene as residents were urged to seek shelter and avoid the area. No further details on injuries or fatalities were immediately available.
Special dispatch reports a morning tornado in San Antonio causing extensive property loss. Buildings including the Loan & Trust Co. and several firms collapsed, utility lines and rail facilities damaged, Fort Sam Houston quarters warped, and an excursion train derailed with no serious injuries. The incident spurred a transient pandemonium with widespread debris and downed trees.
The river swells under heavy rail traffic raising concerns over bridge safety. Officials warn of potential structural stress and monitor conditions closely as water levels remain high. Local authorities plan further inspections and temporary restrictions if needed.
Henry W. Seligman of the Seligman banking firm resigns from the board of directors of the American Steel and Wire Co after a stormy meeting. He leaves the offices with Fred Strauss and says a press statement will follow this afternoon.
Washington May 7 The House passed a bill raising annual arms and equipment funds for state national guards from half a million to one million dollars Representative Sulzer Dem attempted to suspend rules to offer a privileged resolution sympathizing with the Boers in their liberty struggle but was not recognized and sat down.
Sunday in Chicago reports seven deaths from violence and accident. Harry McCann, 9, crushed by a cable train. John Espert, 8, by electric cars. L McClelland struck by a Lake Shore train. Daniel Shaw died by self inflicted gunshot. Charles Trape by self inflicted carbolic acid. Ralph Woodruff by self inflicted shooting. an unidentified man drowned after entering the river as a bridge swung in the wind.
Kansas City market notes cattle receipts 2 700 with sales 4 2505 50 for natives and 4 25 4 95 for westerns. Cows and heifers 2 25 4 85, bulls 3 00 4 00, stockers 4 00 5 50. Hog receipts 9 000 opened weak to 5 lower, close 7 lower. Sheep receipts 6 500 steady. Colorado lambs 6 75, Kansas clip 6 25, wethers 5 15 5 30, ewes 4 60 5 15.
New York May 7 Sporting men focus on the Corbett versus Jeffries championship at the Seaside Athletic Club next Friday. Both fighters train hard and report peak condition. Charley White named referee. Betting remains light with Jeffries favored at 2 to 1.
Reports say insane King Otto of Bavaria is in critical condition. A trustees committee has arrived at Fuersbrick castle in anticipation of his death.
In Constantinople dated May 7 Frontier reports panic among porte officials with several minor officials fleeing. Grand Vizier Halil Rif at threatens resignation and a ministerial crisis is imminent.
A brief item notes Roberts in a march or rally, with sparse details. The readable text centers on the action of marching and the subject Roberts. No dates or locations are provided in the fragment.
General Roberts continues a swift push in England. His main force has crossed the Vst River and is now at Smaldeel junction where the branch road to Winburg diverges from the main line. Smaldeel lies about ten miles north of the prior position.
The Texas Presbyterian Church association plans a private collegiate institution near a major Texas city and is quietly negotiating to establish the school. The move signals a significant educational initiative by a church body seeking regional influence and student access.
A local initiative aims to secure a new educational institution in El Paso. The plan seeks community support, funding, and a shared vision for improved schools and learning opportunities in the region.
A fragment mentions reinforcement enabling a march against Aguinaldo. The note references strategic movement and opposition forces, with limited readable details on timing or location.
Peoria May 7 John H. Tanner is expected to be nominated for governor at the Illinois Republican convention held tomorrow.
Berlin dispatch reports the Kaiser yesterday appointed General Count Van Walderze chief of staff of the German army to the rank of field marshal general. The announcement came from Berlin on May 7.
The Mallory steamship life pier was destroyed by fire yesterday with one life lost and millions in fees. Also in New York copper prices and Mexican money rates were noted with copper at 17 and silver 59 per ounce and lead at 4.45.
Roberts reports from Smaldeel on May 6 that British forces crossed the Vet river and encamped at Smaldeel junction. The enemy is retreating toward Zand river and Kroonstadt, while mounted infantry execute a turning move. Canadian and Australian units push to close with the foe. capture includes one Maxim gun and 25 prisoners. Casualties: one killed, fifteen wounded, three missing.
General Young telegraphed that Aguinaldo was with General Tino in northern Juwon and gathering forces for renewed operations as rain began.
Judge Wilcox says the defense will seek a new trial and, if denied, appeal. He declares Kipper innocent, arguing community prejudice and the absence of substantial evidence linking him to the crime.
The Music Study club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Goodman on Magoffin Avenue for a local gathering.
A criminal case lands an inmate a life sentence after testimony and evidence link him to a violent crime. Prosecutors argue the act demonstrates the severity of the offense, while defense attorneys challenge some allegations.
A jury convicts Sergeant John Kipper of first degree murder in the Newton Stewart case and sentences him to life confinement. The verdict followed hours of testimony and district attorney's urging, with jurors split over death versus life.
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