28 May 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
1
A brief feature contrasts two perspectives on the ongoing conflict. One column argues for steadfast support and rapid mobilization, while another urges cautious diplomacy and reassessment of strategy amid casualties and economic strain.
Reports from London and Newcastle describe the British army occupying the Transvaal and Boer factions preparing to defend Witwatersrand regions, with talk of a potential Pretoria siege and Boer retreat north or to Lorenzo Marquez. Amid rumors of French in Jehbaonesburg and Kruger's peace appeal, boxing notes and personal remarks close the field.
The House remains in session to clear business ahead of adjournment. A special order sets Wednesday through Friday to consider anti trust legislation including a constitutional amendment to regulate trusts. The House continues in committee to finish considering the Alaska oil bill.
May 28 report from Kansas City shows cattle receipts around 600 cattle with prices mostly steady to lower. native and western steers 4.50 to 5.15, Texas and Indian steers 4.00 to 4.75, cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.90, bulls 3.00 to 4.00, stockers 3.75 to 5.15. Hog receipts about 6,000 with top at 5.10 and bulk sales 4.90 to 5.00. light to heavy classes range 4.85 to 5.10. Sheep receipts 5,500 with lambs 5.60 to 7.50 and mutton 3.50 to 5.66, steady to 10 lower.
Parson Jeffries Chicago May 28 report says Kid McCoy has arrived to meet Tommy Ryan on Tuesday night. McCoy predicts the bout will not go the limit and will end within four or five rounds if Ryan stands up to him.
Fire and water destroyed property valued near 100000 in Fort Worth this morning. Nash Hardware Co Goldstein Drygoods Co and Edward Wholesale Bakery suffered losses with about half insured. The family of W A Criswould was rescued by firefighters after a lamp explosion started the blaze.
Governor Beckham announces his engagement to Miss Jean Fuqua of Owensboro. The wedding is planned within a month. Miss Fuqua is described as one of the state's most beautiful and accomplished young women, daughter of James W. Fuqua, a wealthy tobacconist.
Reports from New Orleans Chicago New York Galveston and San Antonio on the eclipse dated May 25 28 describe total darkness in New Orleans a brief one minute of totality in New Orleans observation issues in Chicago and New York clouds cloud cover in Galveston and a near perfect view with a small crescent in San Antonio.
A historical note references McKinley sustaining a major campaign or movement framed as the Great. The fragment mentions the Methodist General and implies a religious public figure supporting a large effort. No clear event date or location is identifiable in the readable text.
The sentence is unclear and reads as garbled text with no coherent events, names, or organizations to identify. It cannot be summarized into a meaningful news item from the provided fragment.
The May 28 eclipse was seen in Norfolk Virginia with totality from 8:52:45 to 8:53:50. Observers from Washington and New England observatories reported satisfactory results as Mercury and Venus appeared while Jupiter was not visible.
Washington May 28 The senate met at 11 o'clock today. Mr Hale submitted a partial conference report on the naval appropriation bill which was agreed to. He reported disagreement on three items armor plate ocean survey and the course of instruction in the naval academy.
The Methodist conference in Chicago on May 25 considered two questions. It refused to change discipline on amusements and did not censure President McKinley for actions related to the anti-canteen law. A temperance committee report attacked the president and the attorney general, prompting McKinley supporters to rally and prevail.
The Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Harlan, rules that bounty claims must be strictly construed. Excluding shore batteries and submarine forces, Dewey was not opposed by superior force, so the bounty is limited to 2100 dollars per man.
May 28 dispatch from Washington quotes General McArthur in Manila reporting three officers and 56 men with 46 rifles surrendered unconditionally at Cuyapo. Also two other units, 10 officers and 46 men with 55 rifles, surrendered unconditionally at Tariae. Surrenders described as spontaneous and encouraging.
Judge Boarman dismissed the case after finding no black members on the grand jury. The May 28 dispatch notes the ruling involves Reuben Lewis, a soldier accused of murdering a comrade in San Antonio Texas.
Cincinnati May 28 The grand stand at the baseball park was destroyed by fire early morning. The loss is estimated at 15000 dollars and officials believe the fire was incendiary in origin.
A major fire at the Calumet and Hecla mine in Houghton Michigan forces workers to flee from all shafts. Three men die on site and five succumb in hospital by noon, with authorities warning the loss could be enormous.
May 28 report confirms the democracy will keep its headquarters in Chicago rather than moving to Washington as previously planned.
The Seymour Johnson company a cotton broker in New York collapsed today with liabilities estimated at about half a million dollars.
The Smelter team led 12 to 0 after the first inning as El Paso endured weak support for their pitcher. Senor Gillespie and Senor McClellan pitched for the smelters while the Rooters rallied in later innings, finishing 17 to 5 in favor of the Smelters. The visitors were hosted with a warm reception.
Fort Worth officials report Sheriff Sterling P. Clark arrived Saturday night and declined to comment. J. L. Wheat, jailed at his request, says Fossett is not in Mexico and vows to return to Fort Worth. Wheat believes the case is a wild goose chase based on others descriptions and refuses further details.
Gus Momsen announces a new brick addition costing about $1000 to his residence on Second Street. The project involves extending the home with a brick-rich expansion. Local neighbors observe the planned work and costs.
Judge Paréus fines Private Saxon five dollars and thirty days in jail for arresting a fence cutter without warrant. Attorney general confirms ranger arrests must be by commissioned officers. Governor directs Adjutant General to reorganize the ranger force. six companies with commissioned officers only to make arrests. all special rangers discharged.
Early morning eclipse described from El Paso observers with glass smudge and smoky skies. The sun darkened for about half an hour with the crescent appearing and the shadow moving across the sun as the day progressed.
In New York on May 28 copper rose 16 cents silver at 6.04 lead at 4.20. El Paso Mexican money quoted 473.48. Myar's Opera House hosted a crowded memorial service honoring union workers with a solemn ceremony and speeches.
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