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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
1
General MacArthur analyzes the recent inquiry and presents findings in his official report. The document outlines key issues raised, the reasoning applied, and recommendations for future action by military leadership and allied commands.
General MacArthur's September 1 1900 report on the Philippines released November 10 1900 argues peaceful progress hinges on grit patience and sufficient force. It notes Filipino leaders sought peace but war continued. casualties favor Americans yet show Filipinos could embrace liberty and security under US rule.
Sub committees start a town canvass Monday to secure the remaining funds for the Midwinter Carnival. Local and out of town supporters have pledged full asked amounts, with several firms and individuals named among generous donors. El Paso officials anticipate a record crowd and lasting interest as the event approaches.
Strong Atlantic gales cause heavy damage to vessels and cargo along coastlines. Ports report mooring losses, stranded ships, and disrupted trade as crews work to assess hull damage and salvage markets. Officials warn of lingering tides and high seas hampering relief efforts.
A early November cold wave paralyzed telegraph lines and wrecked vessels from Sandy Hook to Rhode Island. Ships and schooners were driven ashore near Atlantic City and Spermacetti Cove while the American liner St. Paul narrowly avoided collision with Wall Street piers. Water spouts appeared in Narragansett Bay as the storm moved up the New England coast.
Soldiers and civilians greet the returning commander from South Africa as England celebrates a triumphant homecoming amid cheers and public honor for the officer's service.
Enormous crowds welcomed General Sir Redvers Buller upon his return from South Africa. The mayor and corporation conferred the freedom of the city at the Herley Institute before Buller departed by train to Aldershot to review afternoon maneuvers. Railways ran special trains from London and elsewhere carrying over 50 000 spectators.
Captain Sam O Smith of Trelevant and Cochran in Dallas lauds the El Paso Fire Department. He notes exceptionally low property loss, cites a Nagley and Lyons fire saving a room with bales of excelsior, and credits leadership, readiness, and equipment.
Bryan of Lincoln Nebraska declined the Denver Post editorial post at ten thousand dollars a year. He said he would remain in Nebraska and continue to defend what he believes to be right and wise in politics with his tongue and pen.
A destructive typhoon swept Hong Kong harbor causing heavy damage to ships. The British gunboat Sandpiper and a dredger foundered. one Sandpiper crew member drowned in the disaster yesterday.
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland departed yesterday for Port Said. President Kruger will land at Marseille, expected to reach around the 26th instant.
Standard 1 stock jumped on the curb market this morning with a 25 point gain reaching 680 at the start and trading around 7.00 by noon as about 75 shares changed hands.
In Columbus on November 10, Lentz will seek to unseat Tompkins alleging unlawful spending beyond permitted campaign limits on election day. The contest centers on alleged violations of law and corrupt practices during the campaign.
Charles H Pinkham founder of the Lyndia E Pinkham Medicine Co died at his Lynn Mass home in the morning aged 56 after serving in the Civil War as a US veteran.
In Columbus Ohio on November 10 01 a regiment of six hundred fifty men recruited for the Philippines who were to sail to San Francisco began their voyage but over five hundred deserted last night and are currently unaccounted for. The missing troopers sparked a search as authorities seek to locate the large unauthorized departure.
Announcement today reports a steel and iron plant pool formed by fourteen principal factories led from Pittsburg. The agreement raises plate prices from 1.25 to 1.35 dollars per hundredweight, signaling a nationwide consolidation in the steel industry.
New York reports that Secretary Gage will retire from the cabinet in January and that Charles A. Dawes, current comptroller of the currency, would succeed him.
Colorado returns show Ryan leading Orman for governor with a net plurality of 26 385. The item notes Denver as the reporting location and cites the Herald job office as a source.
Lord Roberts sends word of a fierce engagement east of Pretoria on the Delagoa railroad. Dorrien faced two days of severe action near Belfast as Canadian dragoons seized a key position. Two hundred mounted Boers charged the rear guard, capturing eighteen Canadians who were later released with kind treatment. Canadian losses: 1 killed and 22 wounded.
The monitor Arkansas was launched at high water this morning at the Newport News ship yards. Miss Robbie Newton Jones christened the vessel in the presence of Governor Dan Jones and Arkansas officials. Governor Taylor of Virginia could not attend a luncheon for Arkansas guests at the Warwick hotel after the ceremony.
G Dun, head of Dunns mercantile agency, died at 1 o'clock this morning in his old New York home from cirrhosis of the liver and heart failure. The Herald notes his passing and leads the way.
Reports at 1 o clock show McKinley carrying the state by eight thousand votes and the governor by five thousand with Republicans holding a ten vote majority on the joint ballot in the legislature.
Santa Fe New Mexico November 10 Judge Kr Parker dismissed the $20,000 suit for damages for alienating the wife of Patrick Loughran against R C Gortner and T E Curtin for want of evidence.
Superintendent Hartman of the Mexican Central contacts the State Department over Engineer Lewis held in Juarez after a Chihuahua accident. Hartman argues for a speedy trial and release when facts reach the court, blaming individuals rather than the law and noting possible department intervention from Mexico City.
Richards and Pringles present a modern minstrel show at the Myar opera house this afternoon and tonight. The act features singing dancing comedy gymnasts skating aerialists quartettes and a large orchestra with two brass bands. Star Harry Carson Clarke returns to El Paso to headline with a female cast described as a garden of beauty Uplifted by couture and imported performers the production promises high entertainment value and affordability per the manager’s claim.
The El Paso city population estimate emerges from a new directory listing nearly 10 000 names. Using a 3 to 1 male to female ratio yields about 30 000 people, though the author notes this is likely too low given the few women or children per male. The enumeration is described as the most careful ever made.
In London on November 10 the Japanese minister told reporters the powers must dismember China as the only solution to the problem. He warned that trouble will recur once winter ends.
Navy Republican headquarters are being broken up in New York City with all furniture moved to auction rooms for sale. No further details were provided on timelines or bidders.
Democratic managers assert Beckham won Kentucky by about 4000 votes and have closed headquarters claiming he will be governor. They say Beckham carries the state electoral college while Republican managers remain silent.
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