New York City Parade Sparks Gloom in Political Camps
In Manhattan and nearby areas factions clash over a parade event. Beth and other political figures face sharp gibes as supporters argue over marching plans and public display.
02 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1900
Page
1
In Manhattan and nearby areas factions clash over a parade event. Beth and other political figures face sharp gibes as supporters argue over marching plans and public display.
A New York newspaper report describes mutual accusations between Republican and Democratic committees ahead of a parade. Democrats accuse coercion and call the event a forced march while Republicans dispute coercion and claim turnout estimates drop from 250000 to 150000. Democrats plant poles on Broadway with banners to influence voters.
A promoter argues Kansas City carnival attendance fell due to ordinary entertainment. Proposes showcasing the city via guided tours of packing houses, parks, and lights like New York. Suggests illuminated business districts, open shops at night, street arches, free theaters, and a masked festival with bands. Recommends police training to distinguish fun from disorder and a variety of free events to attract visitors.
George Gould is expected in ten days and may take his sister Helen Gould back to America. Count Boni De Castellane could be left to sail alone. A close friend says an agreement with Castellane creditors to grant ten years for repayment is being pursued. Widens news of the family’s financial settlement in New York.
Alvord the embezzler was brought before the court in New York this morning. After wrangling between counsel his bail was set at 150000 dollars. The bondsman refused. Alvord was committed to Ludlow Street jail. His examination is scheduled for next Wednesday.
Fire swept through the Paterson opera house early today after a lighted cigar ignited a blaze in the dressing room. Firemen narrowly escaped being crushed by a collapsing wall as the building burned, with losses estimated at 150000 dollars.
The pope in Rome on November 2 urged Spanish clergy to oppose Carlism, saying Spain needs peace not anarchy to recover from recent disasters.
A suspect urged to admit his role in the Rice Conspiracy piracy case is pressed to make a confession. The appeal highlights his part in the scheme and potential cooperation with authorities.
In New York on November 2, Valet Jones admits remorse drove his suicide attempt and says he knew the old man was being killed but did not intervene. Albert T. Patrick, accused by Jones of killing Rice, is guarded at the Tombs as he contemplates death.
A report notes the loss of savings by an Italian victim in Chicago due to confidence men. The incident describes deceitful schemes aimed at taking money and valuables from the unsuspecting saver.
Vincennese di Salvo of Italy fell prey to a confidence scheme in Chicago on November 2. He was duped by the "switch the satchel" game, exchanging an empty satchel for the valise containing his $2,500 life savings intended to buy a home for himself and his sweetheart.
The Or tiz Mining company of Santa Fe County was sued today by a dozen claimants for wages and material. The mine, a rich venture owned by St. Louis capitalists, cannot meet its obligations for various reasons.
Los Angeles reports E. T. Earl the millionaire fruit packer has been granted a divorce from his social leader wife. She is awarded a quarter million dollars in the settlement.
Mrs. Ian Hamilton wife of General Hamilton of the British army in the Transvaal was robbed yesterday at the Hotel Regina of jewelry valued at 25000 dollars a sum of money and valuable papers in a major theft reported from Paris on November 2.
Late today an Italian man armed with a large knife attempted to force his way into Mayor Ashbridge’s presence to assassinate him. He was overpowered and is being questioned by city detectives.
El Paso county tax rolls sent to the Texas comptroller show an increase of nearly 80000 over last year due to El Paso growth and property value gains. Total assessed property reaches 10989842 with Roll B Roll C Roll D and Roll FE detailing voluntary non voluntary and railroad telegraph and streetcar properties. The heaviest land rendition is the T and P railway at 528527.
Hiram H Erwin was found guilty of arson and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The case relates to the December 1898 shooting of Major I G Randle in Dallas. The burned house, tied to Major Randle, was one of the city’s finest. This marks Erwin’s second arson conviction after a new trial was granted on indictment defects.
The captain general of Barcelona rejected more government troops stating initial firm action has crushed the Carlist threat. The Carlist band that menaced Barcelona has been dispersed.
Grover Cleveland arrived in New York and refused to discuss politics. He and Mr Benedict then left for Brooklyn aboard Benedict's yacht and plan to return by midweek next week. The trip suggests Cleveland will not vote in the upcoming election.
Dr Dowie completed the first installment of his London campaign by secretly baptizing 45 converts. He departed for a provincial tour and plans to begin a Paris campaign in early December.
Santa Fe New Mexico November 2 190? The case of P J Loughran versus District Attorney R C Gortner and W E Curtin for 20000 damages each for alleged alienation of Loughrans wife will be heard before Judge E W Parker who has consented to sit November ninth in the district court in this city.
Governor Roosevelt wrapped up a historic campaign trek in New York state by delivering his final speeches in Oswego after daytime stops in Rochester Randolph and Olean. He criticized Bryan as a false prophet and warned of economic reverses if McKinley is not reelected.
Ex mayor William L Strong of New York City died suddenly at his residence early this morning. He was a prominent figure in city politics and had served as mayor in the past.
Full election returns will be received and displayed Tuesday night by the Herald in Little Plaza from the Sheldon hotel balcony. Bulletins will be issued every minute and cartoonist Mr Barber will entertain the crowd between bulletins.
A meeting of mining men will be held at the chamber of commerce Saturday November 3 at 3 PM to draft a call for a January 16 1901 El Paso meeting. It aims to organize a mining association for western Texas New Mexico Arizona and northern Mexico with broad participation urged.
Local readers gain a public reading room setup in the city library and city hall building. The new space aims to provide quiet study areas and access to books for residents and visitors alike.
In Indianapolis the ailing Senator Albert J. Beveridge told three reporters and a prominent Republican in the Denison hotel lobby that he fears William Jennings Bryan will win the country next Tuesday. He attributed the mood to possible illness or low spirits.
Mrs Paul Datoraski traveling Gallup to Gibson was assaulted by Epifanio Mariz who battered her and robbed her of 500 dollars. Marshal Smith pursued the suspect through Gallup Catalpa and Gibson and arrested him a mile south of Gibson this morning.
The Democratic parade in Chicago on November 3 will feature over fifty thousand supporters marching from Randolph and Franklin streets at 8 PM. Organizers aim to display Chicago as a stronghold of democracy while William J. Bryan watches.
Hon. J. P. Victory returned from Colorado Springs with news that a ten mile electric railway for Santa Fe is assured and materials are en route. He said a party of Colorado Springs bankers and business leaders will visit next week to select a site for a large sanitarium.
A letter from Frank R. Steele, former Western Union Telegraph manager in this city, says he is improving after illness and hopes to regain sight. He notes being unable to read but can attend to business and reports El Paso growth, joking he was a Jonah to the town.
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