24 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1900
Page
1
Immense throngs greeted President Kruger and his party as they arrived at Lyons and Paris. Police cleared a path as crowds cheered for two miles to the hotel, with a reported plan to assassinate him at a Paris banquet prompting security measures.
The czar's condition sparks anxiety with possible pectoral complications. Officials note lung congestion common in typhoid, while a favorable bulletin from Livadia reports a quiet day, a 103.7 fever in the evening, a good night, and a morning 101.3 fever with a steady pulse.
London dispatch reports General Buller and others who recently met Queen Victoria say she appears strong and mentally vigorous, refuting circulating rumors of serious illness. The note emphasizes her continued health and vitality.
Bloomer ran through Harvard center for a 2 23 touchdown and Yale added a kick. Fincke broke loose for another TD as Yale led 12 0. By halftime Yale led 17 6 with Yale extending the margin late in the second half.
Slowly sinking in St. Paul on November 24, Senator Davis remains in extremely critical condition. Physicians have not issued bulletins but family insiders concede the patient is weakening steadily.
The Spectator denounces the policy as senseless and unjust for burning houses and worrying women and children. The Evening Star notes intensified race tensions at the Cape as Dutch colonists boycott British goods, ruining many firms.
London dispatch reports a severe famine in Shen Li province as Shanghai records near empty government granaries. Lingan Fu prefecture residents reportedly eat grass leaves and roots with warnings of cannibalism in remote mountains.
Kaiser William Glasgow in the Navy orders yacht designer Watson to enhance the Meteor so it can sail trials with Shamrock II. The move renews reports that the Kaiser has America’s Cup aspirations and keeps watch on competing yachts.
The North Devon Herald reports General Buller has agreed to take the title Lord Buller of Ladysmith. This follows his leadership during the recent campaign in South Africa.
H Clayton Graff, postal department machinery agent, installed a new rapid stamping machine in the El Paso post office. He noted over twenty machine types exist and El Paso qualified for the device last year. The stamp promotes public events like fairs and carnivals, and several cities already use it to advertise such entertainment.
The Pitt murder trial in El Paso drew crowds as argument ran long with Judge Hamner and Judge Cunningham disputing charges. State Attorney Dean outlined first degree murder and self defense assertions while defense counsel urged manslaughter due to terror. The session included legal rulings on self defense and meticulous readings from authorities as the jury waited for further testimony.
Mormon colonies leader Ivins recounts a two week old mountain clash near Colonia Pacheco in which six Indians and a child died, a woman was wounded and a chief resembling the Apache Kid was killed. Authorities exhumed bodies. troops were considered but not sent.
The Mexican Herald reports El Paso Baseball Club proposes a four game series in Mexico City December 22 to 25 with a split of receipts by series result. If El Paso wins three or more they get 60 percent, one or none yields 40 percent, two wins 50 percent, plus guaranteed rail tickets and expenses. Admission set at 3 dollars for season tickets and 1 dollar per game.
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