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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
1
A Six Million Dollar man confesses involvement in a helping plot. Authorities cite his cooperation and outline the alleged network behind the scheme. The disclosure centers on his role as key participant and potential implications for ongoing investigations.
Robert J. Clapp, now wealthy from legitimate ventures, confesses he joined a gang led by James Dunlap and others to rob the Northampton National Bank in 1875. The crew seized cash and securities totaling about two million, with captors punished and accomplices sent to prison while Clapp’s role remained hidden until now.
The Midwinter Carnival association reports to the Chamber of Commerce on January 16 20 1901 plans. Highlights include a $15 000 twelve float allegorical pageant, Mount Franklin volcanic eruption fireworks, electrical fountain shows, Diaz band from Mexico, and extensive city decor efforts.
General Lord Roberts telegraphs that Dewersdorp fell to Boers on November 23 with four hundred British captured. Britain suffered fifteen killed and forty wounded before reoccupation. The dispatches show South Africa remains vigorous as Kitchener takes command amid mixed public reaction. Roberts sails December 15 and arrives January 4 in England.
A report discusses a revived scheme by Dan Stewart era supporters to build a Juarez sporting arena with international events. Prominent eastern figures seek Mexican concessions to host bull fighting, prize fights, horse racing, football and baseball, aiming to make Juarez a regional sports hub on the border.
Washington reports Minister Wu seeks U S help to stop French march into Shan Si province. He cites German reprisals and Boxer echoes, noting Pekin’s division by power sectors and German aggression. A Namking explosion kills forty and injures fifty.
In Saint Paul Minnesota the body of Senator Cushman K Davis lay in state in the capitol with escort from First Minnesota and Battery A and a public viewing as thousands filled the streets and business halted across the city.
November corn fell to 36% at Chicago as longs dumped thousands of bushels on the pit floor. The session opened with heavy selling but later regained its tone as the market responded to ongoing supply pressure.
Fragmentary line about reading The Herald and addressing someone as Mr. Business Man. No identifiable event, person, or organization details available.
November 30 recall at the Great Sensation Raudorado Kas a line of women filled the courthouse seats ten minutes after opening. Jessie Morrison on trial for murder of Mrs Olin Castle attended by family, with Olin Castle and Rev Wherton present. Attorney Reddin seeks witness separation before jury. 84 state witnesses and 31 defense witnesses listed. Brumback begins the case for the state.
Faversham of the Empire stock company remains in danger after an appendicitis operation on Tuesday. Dr. John A. Burke said the actor is a little better but the critical period has not arrived and no prognosis can yet be given.
Briefs printed just right at The Herald pdece with Navy news and local notes.
A roof collapse at Pacific Glass Works in San Francisco sent over 75 people into vats of liquid glass during a Stanford California football game. Fifteen deaths occurred by dawn while about 50 or more remain injured or hospitalized. Among the deaths were John Broveh, 19, a local law clerk, and Bert Harrison, 15, from Topeka.
About 800 delegates arrive in Galveston for a rehabilitation convention that opens today to press federal and state aid through an appropriation to rebuild the city and its port.
Rev. Herman Joseph Alerding was consecrated bishop of the Fort Wayne Catholic diocese today in Fort Wayne Indiana. The ceremony elevated him to lead the diocese and guide local parishes and clergy.
Preston Todd aged 23 was killed during a football game at Kensington yesterday afternoon while playing half back for the Kensington locals against West Pullman high school. He was dazed after a scrimmage and died at home that evening. Another player, Thomas Kelly aged 18, sustained internal injuries in a scrub game and may die.
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