FLEEING TO A REFUGE Pretoria
Fleeing to a refuge is reported in Pretoria with residents seeking safety amid unrest. Authorities urge calm as displacement increases and aid distributions begin in affected neighborhoods.
23 May 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
1
Fleeing to a refuge is reported in Pretoria with residents seeking safety amid unrest. Authorities urge calm as displacement increases and aid distributions begin in affected neighborhoods.
The Times correspondent reports Kruger has shifted most of his Transvaal property to friends over six weeks to avoid confiscation. German steamer Bundesrath detained at Lorenzo Marquez awaiting Pretoria families, possibly Reitz and Mrs Steyn. Gen Roberts advances with Hamilton reaching Heilbron and Honings Spruit. Eight hundred Boers surrender at Wreyburg. Transvaal government renews peace proposal but Kruger vows to fight to the last ditch.
May 23 report states six round heavyweight bout between Kid McCoy and Tommy Ryan for an $86,000 purse. Both fighters to weigh 158 pounds at 6 o clock with an 85,000 to the winner and 1,000 to the loser. Sharkey seeks a Fitzsimmons clash after the McCoy bout.
Official Caracas dispatch says President Castro will issue a formal peace proclamation today marking the first anniversary of the Castro revolution. The anniversary signifies over a year of Venezuela free from revolution and will be celebrated accordingly.
Presbyterians of the United Presbyterian Church of North America meet in Chicago with about 126,783 communicants. Rev. William J. Reid of Pittsburg has served as the stated clerk during the past year.
News from Asheville and Raleigh reports a gas explosion at the Cumnock mine near Charlotte. Forty miners believed dead. a miner from Richmond telegraphed that thirty were trapped and only he and one other escaped. The mine lies over 500 feet deep with no immediate communication.
Members of the Operative Millers of America fill Kansas City for their five year old fraternity convention at the Coates House. The group founded five years ago for education and mutual protection of millers and owners, and the fifth such gathering promises to be the most instructive yet.
The Grout bill regulating the oleomargarine traffic has moved from the sub committee to the full committee. An attempt to report the bill to the house is planned, but action before adjournment is uncertain.
The text reports that the Porte is obligated to pay the Turkish government. The plea for settlement outlines a financial obligation connected to a diplomatic or treaty context between the Porte and Ankara.
Garcia faces renewed jury consideration as government officials pursue a new trial path. Details remain unclear but the case centers on alleged misconduct involving public officials and Garcia’s role.
The Garcia case in El Paso County saw a district court verdict reversed on grounds the facts alleged were insufficient. William Hanway, a switchman, was run over in G H yards two years ago. his widow claimed $15000 from the railroad and doctors, winning $9000 against railroad and Dr Turner.
May 23 Mr Payne the Republican floor leader reported when the house met at noon to day resolutions to permit the wage and means committee to sit during recess to revise and reduce war taxes Mr Dearmond a Democrat of Missouri objected to consideration of the resolution
In Washington on May 23 the Senate considered Mr Bacon's resolution to investigate Cuban revenues and expenditures. Mr Platt of Connecticut was recognized and delivered a speech on the topic.
Live stock sanitary boards from Illinois Missouri Kansas Texas Colorado and Oklahoma gather in Kansas City for joint plans to care for and stamp out tuberculosis among cattle.
Mrs Gladstone aged ninety in poor health at Hawarden Castle with Mrs Drew and Miss Helen Gladstone by her side.
The estate democratic convention to choose delegates to Kansas City meet here today. Metal Market. Copper at 16 and silver at 60.4. Lead at 4.20. Mexican money at El Paso quoted 474 48.
A report states that a note was handed to the Turkish foreign minister and calls for the immediate payment of the claim. The communication was sent via cable to the state department.
The scheme by Ontario minister of education J. W. Ross will have Empire Day observed in all schools today May 23. Pupils recite patriotic selections and display the national colors to honor Queen Victoria's birthday with a Flag Day like observance.
The Chicago conference ended a three hour debate by voting to abolish the limit on pastors. Bishops will appoint ministers to pastorates annually and church requests for return of a minister will be honored, putting every pastor on record.
The Aberdeen University professor Hein, a German lecturer, is linked to pro Boer sympathies. His house in Glasgow was wrecked last night by students. The Daily Herald reports the incident and suggests motives tied to his views.
A murder trial from October 1 1899 ended with the defense contending lack of first degree malice. Garcia admitted firing the shot but argued impulse and malice forethought were not proven. A new jury may be required unless new facts emerge. Separate appellate notes report G H S A v Hanway affirmed for Graves, reversed and remanded for others.
Friends of James W Moyle say his death by suicide came amid despair over unpaid bills he could have covered by borrowing with his word. Moyle had mining claims in Montana, recently found valuable and producing copper gold and silver ore. Estimates say his interests could fetch about 250000 dollars today.
Cattle receipts 7 490 steady to strong top 5 25 native steers 4 00 5 25 western steers 4 00 5 60 Texas Indian steers 4 50 4 75 cows and heifers 2 00 5 00 bulls 3 00 4 00 stags 3 50 4 50 calves 3 50 7 00 stockers and feeders 4 00 5 50 stock cows and heifers 3 05 5 00 Hogs receipts 14 320 steady to 10 lower top 5 20 bulk 4 95 5 05 range 3 50 5 20 light 4 90 5 05 medium 4 95 5 05 mixed 4 95 5 05 heavy 5 10 5 20 Sheep receipts 3 861 steady spring lambs 6 00 7 15.
Kansas City camps of Modern Woodmen of America unite to host visitors during the national convention. A fund exceeding $1,000 supports the event. A focal point is a log cabin headquarters near the Convention Hall with each camp’s name inscribed on its log.
Eight delegates will be elected at a South Dakota Republican delegate convention in Sioux Falls on May 23 to attend the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on June 19.
George J. Cook of Harlem was elected president of the NCA to fill the unexpired term after Blau rock resigned. The May 23 vote places Cook at the helm of the wheelmen organization as leadership changes take effect.
Austin dispatch reports Attorney General Smith received word from John D. Johnson of St. Louis that Waters-Pierce will finish winding up affairs in Texas by May 31 and obey the U S Supreme Court mandate, expelling the company from the state. The piece notes possible plans including interstate shipments, dummy sales, or reorganization to retain business, with possible mandamus to force a Texas permit.
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