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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
1
Diplomats continue to analyze Russia's motive behind strategic actions with limited progress. Experts weigh historical patterns and current moves to interpret intent and potential consequences on regional stability and international relations.
Washington and Shanghai reports reveal Russia considering withdrawal from Pekin to bolster China and shield France. Li Hung Chang notes the empress Dowager’s party in Tai Yuan Fu, while anti foreign sentiment grows in Canton. General Chaffee reports troops in China and practical needs for wintering and transport as operations wind down.
During a Washington visit Roosevelt asked an attache to call for a parlor car chair on a New York train. The reply said chair 16 in car No. 1 was reserved for Governor Roosevelt. Cortelyou noted the joke and Roosevelt replied with a wide smile, I’ll sit down on the proposition.
Ada Reilly a blue grass girl and daughter of Col Reiily, famed Lexington horseman, sprang from a wagon and restrained two runaway horses on a winding road between Pleasure Bay and Seabright New Jersey. The coachman had fallen and the bus nearly plunged into a water filled ditch before she acted.
New York September 4 two of the speediest ocean liners the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse and the Deutschland began a great transatlantic race today leaving within an hour of each other. The Wilhelm left at 10 o clock and the Deutschland an hour later. The Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse held the speed record until the Deutschland sailed.
Ambassadors from the Yaqui tribe travel toward Mexico City to confer with President Diaz on unresolved demands and peace terms. The delegation aims to secure concessions and end hostilities while seeking a favorable settlement for their people.
A Yaqui delegation heads to Mexico City to present a settlement plan to President Diaz. They demand troop withdrawal, tribal self rule, and tax exemption on Yaqui lands, with about 4000 armed warriors in the field. Diaz is expected to reject as too demanding.
A tribute piece highlights how Green's leadership is reflected in the conduct and decisions of his junior officers. The article outlines charge, discipline, and teamwork across the unit, citing moments that illustrate strategic influence.
Report details manipulation claims as Green backed Br ush led by Postmaster Brush used badge doors and police at the Travis county Republican convention. Delegates were barred without red badges and several were ejected. Some attendees marched to the courthouse where Hawley supporters met. The piece links tactics to state chairman Green and hints at broader plans in San Antonio. Also described is a El Paso scheme to harvest bird plumage for hats, with Mexican birds and Gulf coast slaughter planned to supply milliners in the U S and Europe.
Lord Roberts reports from Belfast that Gen. Jumer engaged the Boers at Rooikop and captured 100 rifles 70000 rounds of ammunition 350 cattle 3 wagons and prisoners Plumer was wounded Dewet force near Johannesburg dispersed after a sharp fight
John Alexander Dowie head of the Christian Catholics faces opposition from Nottingham lace factory employees as he tries to recruit workers for Zion City in America. He offers 35 dollars weekly but English papers flag the alien contract labor law obstacles.
After a day of political study Cornelius Vanderbilt is in the Republican convention as one of six delegates from the twenty fourth assembly district. The young millionaire, usually taciturn, shows evident pleasure at the interest he has generated.
All arrangements for a reception to Bryan are in place in Cumberland Maryland. A Cumberland reception committee will meet him at Deer Park and escort him to the city for an evening address. The event is expected to draw a large crowd and the presence of Senator Wellington with Bryan is noted as unusually significant.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage will depart Washington at 12 45 Wednesday with Mrs. Gage for a respite. The itinerary includes Boston and a sojourn in the Berkshire hills with a return to Washington planned for early October.
The lowest bid for asphalt street paving was $1.96 per square yard and the contract will be awarded this afternoon. About $250,000 worth of paving is planned for this fall and winter in the city.
Special dispatch reports Green expected to shut the Hawleyites out of the state convention with Beethoven Hall rented for a second convention.
The Evening Sun publishes a communication stating two bubonic plague cases have been found on the London docks and are being treated in the city hospital.
George Griggs of Nue va Casas Grandes travels to Lower California with Geronimo Ascarate’s household effects and is named secretary to Ascarate. Ascarate, formerly timbres inspector at Casas Grandes, has been appointed lieutenant governor of Lower California. Andres Madrid, formerly of Ciudad Juarez, will succeed Griggs as Casas Grandes postmaster.
Francisco Romero pleaded guilty to stealing a bolt of calico from RA Allen on August 6 and received ten days in jail. Francisco Roche was jailed one day for stealing a clock from a Chinese man on August 7. Frank Mayer alias George James was sentenced to sixty days for stealing a wheelbarrow from Jack Morison. Gabreal Ramos, a Mexican from the smelter, got thirty days for stealing a watch coat and vest from Bartolo Ramirez on August 7.
Army dispatch reports the Me2ade transport with a Third Cavalry squadron, a 15th Infantry battalion and Company E Engineers, along with the transport at Penonsylvania, all arriving this morning.
Washington Sept 4 President McKinley had planned to depart for Canton today but mounting business compelled another postponement of his return.
Three thousand acres adjoining the Dulling oil wells near San Antonio have been leased by northern capitalists who will sink wells for oil. The action signals expanding energy development in the Texas region as investors prepare drilling plans.
Secretary Russell receives many letters praising the El Paso chamber of commerce for its bubonic plague quarantine stance. El Paso proposes sending a man to San Francisco to study Dr Norton and plans to dispatch Dr Blunt there and Dr Vilas to China town for independent inquiry. Expenses total about one hundred dollars with over half raised by subscriptions though few persons have been approached.
Metal market report from New York on September 4 lists silver at 614, lead at 400, copper at 6s. Mexican money quotations in El Paco today are 484 4.
At a regular school trustees meeting in El Paso the board grappled with accommodating 1608 students on the first day, about 200 more than last year, with Mexican and boy schools under greatest pressure. Despite adding 250 places, more students may be turned away as the district explores new building use and staffing.
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