Strange Is Truth Strange Is Truth
A cryptic note speaks of truth and a cage, with minimal context and no clear events, names, or places readable for expansion.
01 Sep 1900
Page 1
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
1
A cryptic note speaks of truth and a cage, with minimal context and no clear events, names, or places readable for expansion.
John S. Hardwick, a Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider long believed buried in El Paso, is alive in Mexico City working as a boiler maker. He had been reported dead after a Mount Franklin find, but Captain Bloom learned he is alive and in Mexico, with Dr. Howard Thompson credited for saving him from erysipelas and insanity.
Biddeford Maine. Pepperer and Laconia cotton mills with about 3000 workers reopen after shutdown since August 18 caused by over production and decreased orders from China and Japan. Saco mills also plan to resume September 4 after similar closures.
The first southern cotton mill of its kind began operations today in Greensboro. It will mainly produce cotton flannel goods. Output comes from surrounding plantations and is expected to cut freight costs, potentially transforming the cotton trade.
The report states the United States does not plan to abandon China immediately and will maintain engagement with Pekin, asserting ongoing concerns and policy aims despite recent tensions and divergent signals.
Washington dispatch reports the US may withdraw from Pekin if absolute harmony is not achieved with allied forces in China. Russia’s moves and a potential shift of General Chaffee to Tianjin are noted as developments. Estimated Chinese campaign cost near five million dollars.
City officials promise the upcoming Labor Day parade will be the finest of its kind. Organizers announce extensive plans, noting new floats, increased safety measures, and broad community participation for a celebratory civic event.
A labor day parade coordination meeting at the labor union club rooms on San Antonio street organized floats by unions including Carpenters Painters Plumbers Electricians and Stone and Brick Masons. The procession line runs south on Santa Fe to Second East to El Paso North to a Southern point with bands and societies scheduled to participate.
Mary Cholmondeley fans read the first instalment of The Danvers Jewels as the tale opens in today’s Herald. Besurers follow the week to week saga with anticipation.
A U S ally forces in China total 173000 with 7000 Americans 12000 English 16000 German 65000 French 50000 Russians 21000 Japanese 2000 Italians 170 Austrians. Armament shows 311 guns and 36 machine guns. London reports England will not withdraw from Pekin until talks with China proceed. Berlin notes Germany plans counter proposal to Russia on Pekin retirement.
El Paso to San Antonio to Oregon and Mesa routes outline a speaking gathering at the plaza near the court house. Elected marshals include E P McBroomsiden H F Brown F Roberts Ed Campbell L Hartzell Ed Cory J W Weinbrenner Frank Alderete Gil Martinez Isaac Aldere te H Berkwith WW Bridgers. Speeches will be delivered from the west front of the court house. The Carpenters union will host a ball Monday at the Natatorium.
All union glass blowers in the United States and Canada receive a 7 percent wage rise after a conference with manufacturers in Atlantic City New Jersey. The latest increase, combined with last year's raise, restores the pre Wilson bill wage scale to the old level across the industry.
The German cable from Covey Island to the Azores opened with President Meckinsey and Emperor William sending congratulations. The 2400 mile link runs from Cone Island in America to Emier in Germany, with a single intermediate relay. The system promises major commercial benefits as the first direct link between the two nations.
Asian coal workers outside Big Four controlled mines in Missouri received a 10 percent wage advance by arbitration. Thousands of miners are affected by the decision reached this week in Kansas City.
Civil government established in Manila as a Taft commission led by Judge Taft becomes the islands' legislative body with power over insular funds and education. MacArthur acts as executive head pending a civil governor's appointment by President McKinley.
The Horton law repeal takes effect prohibiting glove and ring contests in New York clubs. Only 10 boxing or fighting exhibitions will be allowed. Boxing enthusiasts regret the withdrawal of a major source of entertainment and profit, with few expecting future fights to move to Connecticut where gloves are permitted.
President McKinley has appointed H. Percival Dodge of Massachusetts as second secretary, Samuel Merrill of Massachusetts as third secretary, and Arthur B. Bisochard of Louisiana as third secretary at the U S embassy in Berlin. The appointments take effect today.
Governor Roosevelt will depart today or tomorrow on a western campaign swing visiting the middle and western states and will not return before mid October. His services are in high demand with invitations arriving at Republican headquarters from across the country.
Anson Phelps Stokes, America’s wealthiest clergyman, recently appointed assistant rector in New Haven, is expected to speak at St Pauls Episcopal Church tomorrow. He just returned from a mission tour in China and India, where he became deeply interested in missionary work.
Special dispatch from San Antonio notes three Republican county conventions in session. One called by the Green chairman, one by Hawley chairman, and a third by Hawleyites who joined the Green primaries and bolted today.
Mrs Potter Palmer American society leader sails from Switzerland to Paris to inaugurate a local campaign on new lines of magnificence. She has reserved elaborate suites at the Hotel Ritz where she will entertain on a grand scale.
Colonia Juarez shows notable success as organizers report one of the finest expositions seen. Attendance and displays draw praise from officials and visitors.
The Juarez colony held a two day fair showcasing local fruits vegetables cereals fine stock poultry and dairy products plus a mineral exhibit from the Sierra Madre. Governor Ahumada praised the event promising an annual state fair in Chihuahua and praised Colonia Juarez residents for their resourcefulness.
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