03 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
1
The record shows 246 inches average rainfall for the month with 60 days reporting at least one inch. The highest monthly total was 6.48 inches at a location in JT, while the lowest was 0.41 inches. In 1584, the maximum precipitation in a 24 hour span was 4 percent inches on April 15 and 40. Clouds and weather indicate 14 clear days, 11 partly cloudy days, and several cloudy days.
April forecasts show southerly winds across Washington and Texas with Tuesday and Wednesday facing rain and cooler conditions in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Stronger southerly flow expected midweek amid unsettled weather across the region.
British dispatch reports Colonel Broadwood’s force ambushed near the Vaal river. About 350 killed or wounded with seven guns and baggage captured. British troops repelled, then withdrew with formal praise for Broadwood’s conduct despite heavy losses.
A war correspondent recalls a devastating battlefield near a river crossing. Horses lie dead among scattered wagons and supplies while numerous wounded and dead soldiers fill the improvised debris field. The wrecked camp paints a stark picture of destruction and carnage.
London April 2 nationalists in the House of Commons chaired by John Reimond held a meeting to commemorate the union of Great Britain and Ireland. A resolution declared the act of union lacks moral basis and Ireland cannot have peace or loyalty until self government is granted. The group also sent condolences to President Kruger on General Joubert’s death.
War department report from General Otus Manila lists multiple soldiers dying of wounds in action and other causes across various infantry units including Thirty-fourth, Eighteenth, Thirty-third, Forty-second, and Sixth. The list covers dates from March to December, with entry notes on typhoid fever influenza malaria and accidental deaths amid ongoing combat.
In Chicago on April 2 thousands of machinists resumed work after a week long strike. About half of the 5000 who quit have returned, with the rest expected back this week. The stoppage cost workers 600000 in salaries and disrupted contracts. a nine hour day with ten hours pay was granted. Building trades members face ongoing strike disruptions as negotiations continue.
Governor Roosevelt has signed the bill repealing the Morton tax law. It goes into effect September 1, LDO at Albany New York.
Special to The Post. Washington April 2. Senate to vote on Payne Foraker bill taxing domestic trade in American territory to benefit trusts. Culberson may speak if time allows. Republicans urged to whip the measure through. McKinley administration and party criticized as hypocritical in Puerto Rico and Magoon dispute as the trusts fight to claim national honor over constitution.
Mexico City April 2 Nankers regard the president's move to Congress as a triumph in a hotel document The Mexican Herald notes the tinhtera of Mexican bonds will and caves for congratulation in the solidity of the country's financial position It praises progress toward public schools and education as a sign of true enlightenment The president and the angels are said to hold fast to this cause.
Webster Davis, former acting secretary of the interior, resigns to lecture in support of the South African republics. He cites the need for free expression and vows to appeal to Americans to back the Boers amid the Transvaal conflict. Davis traveled to South Africa, witnessed the war’s hardship, and believes the Boer cause deserves worldwide attention.
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