08 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
1
In the aftermath Bryan suffers a crushing defeat described as overwhelming. The report treats the event with dramatic emphasis, noting the impact on Bryan and the sense of total defeat. No further details are provided in readable text.
Reports from Lincoln Denver Houston San Antonio Colorado Columbus detail Wm J Bryan's election defeat and reactions. Friends say he is dazed and will reexamine figures before blaming democratic leaders in doubtful states. Posts discuss potential senate seat, moves to Texas, and Colorado political implications.
The election sidetalk centers on the Quay bid for the legislature with Governor Stone reporting 153 votes and State Chairman Reeder 142. It requires 128 to win. Meanwhile in New York Richard Croker plans to sail for England as the city’s leader reveals deep melancholy over the results.
Croker offset big betting losses on Bryan by buying stocks before the election. Reports say he bet about $75,000 on Bryan and then bought shares likely to rise after McKinley won. He reportedly earned about $200,000 from those trades, netting roughly $125,000 after the Bryan stake.
Agoncillo states the outcome of the tejec tion is not disappointing to him, signaling satisfaction with the result and a measured response to the event.
Nev and Agoncillo, Filipino representative in Europe, said imperialism is unpopular in the United States despite the presidential vote. A New York meeting discussed ending the division and reorganizing the Democratic Party, with a call within two weeks for Philippine independence and national unity among Democrats led by figures like Grover Cleveland, William Whitney, and Abram Hewitt.
Cincinnati reports a light snowstorm with 29 degree cold as residents note the date follows a presidential election. Chicago records the season’s first snow and bitter weather, while Northwestern states report a blizzard with two to five inches in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Stockholders of the El Paso and Juarez Traction company meet but offer no firm steps toward converting lines to electricity. Juarez franchise issues and $2900 registration charges stall progress. another meeting is set for tomorrow with hopes for a definite plan while officials remain tight lipped.
I A Barnes, an ex El Pasoan in Havana, Cuba, orders a We Will button and sends one dollar. He notes El Paso ties and offers to promote the carnival. The We Will Entertainers committee reports receipts of 95 to 100 dollars to the carnival fund, with Earle Mitchell resigning and Charles Schutz added.
Cincinnati National baseball star Harry Steinfelt visited town overnight, honoring old friends. The former Fl Paso favorite for gentlemanly play and field brilliance spent three seasons with Cincinnati, taking over the second sack after Bid McFee’s retirement. He left this morning for Los Angeles to play ball this winter.
A small want advertisement runs three times daily at 60 cents delivering to over 2000 individuals. The Herald claims it leads the way in notices and classifieds.
Frederick N. Cornwell of St. Louis, former passenger agent, has been elected to a seat in the house of delegates of Porto Rico and is the only American honored by the natives.
Report from Navasota states three men were killed and one wounded in a shooting affray on election day. The event was noted as the only trouble of its kind in the state, with San Antonio reporting the incident.
No police court this week and few incidents noted. Ah Lung appeared at the customs hearing with Commissioner Howe. J H Spence seeks a Texas divorce alleging cruel treatment since 1897 in Abilene. John O Connell’s burglary case ends with dismissal for lack of evidence.
The city weighs who should be night captain as Captain Bendy Will plans to resign. Rumors center on Officer Winkler and Ten Eyek backers pressing for Ten Eyek, with Mayor Magoffin not confirming a choice. Public library, city hall.
Mesilla Park New Mexico reports progress across departments with irrigation engineering plans, a bell fund reaching its goal, and an anticipated mid winter exhibit to El Paso. Violet culture proves viable in the dry climate as chrysanthemum show preparations surge.
Nebraska Utah and Washington report McKinley safe following latest results in air safety tests. Officials from state agencies confirm no immediate hazards and advise continued monitoring.
Reported results show Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, Utah, Washington backing McKinley with large plualities while Missouri supports Bryan. Kentucky reportedly goes to Bryan though tallies incomplete. Texas Democrats win both houses. Walter Burns defeats incumbent. Arizona elects M A Smith Democrat to Congress. N D Murphy Republican concedes.
A large consignment of Mexican cigars pottery and dry goods captured at the border was sold at the customs house this morning. The cigars were mostly good quality and fetched a remarkably low price.
A Dallas man ships game chickens to Mexico where cockfighting is popular, with orders for fifteen birds per week and a large walk-in enclosure for breeding. The industry thrives as breeders sell high quality strains to meet demand.
N W special correspondence from Reno reports the New Mexico Smelting and Refining Co has started work at Algodones. Workers lay a brick yard and will soon complete the smelter. Preparations underway to build quarters for workers with several schemes discussed expected to materialize soon.
Sheriff Boone travels to Van Horn to investigate the killing of Bob Haly. No word from Seeley, and it is possible the fugitive has slipped to Mexico. The duration of Boone’s absence and whether he pursues the escapee personally remain unknown.
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