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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1900

Page

2

Italy Struck By King Humbert Assassination Brouhaha

Rome reports the assassination of King Humbert I with long premeditation alleged. In Milan and Monza police pursue leads while Bresai connections with the United States are probed. London and Geneva note international reactions as monarchs mourn and Sir Salisbury condemns anarchist violence.

Milan Manelli Ft Tn Brecei United States Hat Sim Hreas Anotis Tuscan Cuases Fee Monenaml Aldo Ant London Kise Hudlbert Italy Lord Salisbury Ford Goday Lord Saliebury Humbert

King Victor Emmanuel Reaches Rome by Yacht

King Victor Emmanuel arrived in Calabria at noon aboard his yacht, preceded by a torpedo boat sent in search of him. He started for Rome at 1 PM.

Rome Calabria Victor Emmanuel

Insurance Giants Affected By King Humbert Assassination

Special to The Evening World reports insurance firms face a 7 million dollar exposure from policies linked to King Humbert's death. Major U.S. companies including New York Life Metropolitan Life Equitable and Germania show no record of the monitor in New York books. English firms may hold the policies.

Wembert New York World King Humbert Thin City New York Life Mall Life Equitable Germania Monitor

Italian consul official seeks information on murder case

The Italian consul's representative went to Hoboken today to question a woman claiming to be the wife of an individual tied to the Humbert murder case. The visit aimed to obtain details for Halait authorities in pursuing the suspect.

New York Hoboken Hressl Akeugin Humbert Ute

Death of Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha Shocks London

Reports from London and Berlin recount the death of the Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, son of Queen Victoria, prompting mourning bells and royal adjustments. The body to be embalmed and brought to England for interment at Windsor. The new duke, heir to Coburg, faces regency questions amid German-Polish succession debate.

Queen Victoria Lonion Duke of Saxd-Cobure-Gotha O Se London Prince of Wales Goodwood Lucknow Wilfleor St. George's Chapel Berlin Saxe-Coburg and Gothe Cotur Potsdam Oscar Sweden Coburg Prince von Hobenplohe Lingenbrug Alfred

Surrender Figures Adjusted for South African Rebellion

A war office dispatch from Lord Roberts adjusts yesterday’s surrender claim. Generals Prinsloo Villiers and Crowther reportedly surrendered with 60 men, 1492 horses, 56 rifles, and 9-pounder guns. Some rebels in distant hills resist, claiming independence from Prinsloo. Lord Roberts orders immediate hostilities and directs General Hunter to rename hostilities and cease excursions.

London War Office Roberta Prinsloo Prinklov Villiers Crowther Prinkloo Roterin Hunter

Want to Help Boers Adverts Offer Passage to South Africa

Kingston Jamaica reports advise from Martinique of a youth recruitment scheme. Affected young men seek passage to join forces in South Africa amid efforts to organize transport and support for Boer war involvement.

South Africa Kingston Jamaica Martinique M. Lautet

Pekin crisis and foreign reactions dominate today

Pekin reports say foreigners face relocation and possible massacres as international troops may march on Pekin. Germany and Britain weigh safety. dispatches note Sir Robert Hart safe while political turmoil spreads across China and beyond.

Pekin Tien Tein Givine Washington Legation China London Robert Hart Germain Foreign Office Germany Baron von Ketteler

Anti Imperialist League Letter Criticizes Senator

The Washington Anti Imperialist League issues an open letter to Senator Hoover criticizing his actions and quoting from his inflammatory speech. A meeting of Democrats in Washington discusses the New York delegation. Mr Towne remains of the opinion that he should withdraw.

Washington Leagive Hoor Whiehington Dius New York Towne P

Surrender figures revised for Hunter pursuit report

A dispatch states only 685 men surrendered to General Hunter rather than 6000 as reported yesterday, reducing the apparent scale of the surrender and indicating a smaller force capitulated in the engagement.

Ceneral Hunter

Cotton markets close lower amid dull trading session

All cotton markets closed lower on futures as goad demand concerns weigh on Texas fees. Trading in the stock market was dull and confined to professionals. Oats declined while a lone advance in iHormotg marked a subdued market overall.

Texas

Fight announces and injuries blur season notes

The report notes boxing activity with McGovern and McCoy set for an Awe bout. It mentions George Siler and Terry McGovern earning about 75 000 in a year. An arm injury sidelined Warner of a New York team while Georga Dixon broke an arm in the sixth round.

Oource George Siler Terry McGovern McCoy Corbett Oucober Warner New York Georga Dixon

French Caribbean unrest disrupts Martinique labor tensions

Dispatches from France report Fort De France chosen as a major military and naval depot with 13,000,000 francs allocated for Werennes of the tebrnity. Strains between capital and labor in Martinique grow tense as unrest and irritability flare amid upheaval and crisis.

Sige South Africa Hoare France Fort de France Martinique

Kan trade board to suspend Chicago quotations tomorrow

The Kansas City Board of Trade votes unanimously to suspend business on New York quotations starting tomorrow if Chicago quotations are withdrawn. Local bucket shops will follow suit, as telegraph company suspensions are ordered.

Kansas City Kanminity Board of Trade Chicago

Boers Readying Withdrawal From Watervalboven

Lourenso Marquen of the Daily Express reports Boete forces preparing to retreat from Watervalboven. Frank Pettigrew, son of U S Senator Pettigrew, has arrived and joined Commandant General Botha’s staff.

London The Daily Express Watervalboven Frank Pettigrew United States Pettigrew Botha

Princess Cantecuzene's Heir Born in Petersburg

Granddaughter of the late President Grant and daughter of Brigadier General Frederick D. Grant toasts a son born July 27 in Petersburg weighing eleven pounds.

Princess Cantecuzene Petersburg Princtas Candacuzene Grant Frederick D. Grant United States Army

First American coal reaches Russia via Reval harbor

The first caress for American coal imports into Russia has arrived at Reval for war vessels. Three hundred tons of New River coal has also arrived for use by naval ships.

St. Petersburg Russia Reval

Oregon Captain Rebukes Press About Ship Officers

A cable from Captain Wilde aboard the Oregon in dry dock at Kure requests correction of press statements accusing officers of inefficiency. He states the ship has an unusually competent and efficient crew and denies any such criticism. The Navy declines to repeat the remarks publicly.

Wosebington Navy Department Wilde Oregon Kure Bureau of Navigation Wile Bas

National Hanks Organizat. Records show 434 applications to organize

Washington July 31 records at the office of the comptroller show that since March 14 last, 434 applications to organize National books have been approved, of which 267 have since been organized and begun business.

Washington the Comptroller of the Currently

Financial figures on capital and bond deposits

The document lists bonds deposited to secured circulation at 4 250 250 dollars. It notes an organization with capital under 60 000 dollars and another with 50 000 dollars, while indicating aggregate capital involved totals 15 659 000 dollars.

Boston Negroes Declare War Against New Orleans

Boston's black community led by white activist Lillian Jewett meets at St Pauls Baptist Church to denounce recent clashes in New Orleans and pledge 1000 toward arming and sending a secret agent to the South. Report includes threats and claims of 150,000 men ready to invade by river or sea.

Ocean City Cales Powers Chicago Boston Mein St. Paul's ‘Baptist Church Camden Street Liliius Clayton Jewett New Orleans Lillian Jewett South Gconko

Cotton Planters Convene in September to Control Prices

President Wilbern of the South Carolina Cotton Planters association called a convention for September in Columbia. The plan aims to form township organizations with bankers to market cotton over a longer period and obtain accurate statistics to base prices.

Cotton Planters' Convention Columbia, & C Wilbern South Carolina Cotton Planters' Association United Action of Cotton

Cuba Holds Off General Election for Delegates

The War Department announced no general election in Cuba on the third Saturday of September to elect delegates to a convention in Havana on the first Monday of November. The convention will frame and adopt a constitution for Cuba's people.

Washington War Department Cuba Havana

Iron workers strike over wage cut notices in Lebanon

More than one hundred puddlers at the Americaam Iron and Steel company plant in Lebanon Pa walked off the job after notices posted state wages would drop from four to nine dollars per ton starting August 1.

Lebanon Americaam Iron and Steel Company

Allies face dangerous Pekin advance amid diplomatic confusion

Dispatches from London and Berlin report the Allies push toward Pekin with swift preparations. Chinese authorities hold legations and foreigners as hostages. Li Hung Chang signals possible settlement terms while reinforcements under Sir Alfred Gaselee arrive. Destruction of several legations at Pekin is confirmed with French location partially wrecked.

Giusta Ranelia Im Afilan Humbert Margherita Sallambes Loi Hung Chang Bresu Praia Panielari Adowa Sates Verdi Mascatni Vancie Pekin Berlin von Leisel China William Wang Teun Ott Pehin Lonmelyes Legationa London Duncan Campbell Kurypw Chifitae Cumiome Commisssioner of Customs Chee Fas Bhipa of & Pekin Robert Hart Neosplat Robert Bredol Commissioner of Customs Shanghai Tien Tim Ruselana Pol Tate Yamachchi Yong Taam Shan Tung Claude MacDonneld Ten Tain Tung Chau Toklo Telegrent Rwane Heale Nicholas Len Tain Manchuria Rosata Hs Times Days Li Hung Chang St. Petersburg Bil Hing Chang Russia Ching Tut Hung Kang Tien Tein Alfred Gaselee God Staff Parla Foreign Office Emperor Sleprese Pakin

Americans at Pao Ting Fu Telegram Report

Americans at Pao Ting Fu report from Chee Hon secretary of state that nine have renewed and wired yesterday. The city and neighborhood are thick with redelds and news is hard to obtain. Names listed include Simole, Hoo, Taylor, Wilkie, Miles, Morrell, Bagnall, and Cooper among others.

Washington State Department Eveting Conwal Bowler Chee Hon Obie Fou Pao Ting Wur Simole Hodie Taylor Wilkie Miles Morrell Bagnall Cooper Fowler

Transfer of Peoria, Deratur and Evensville Tail Road

Official confirmation announces the transfer of the Peoria Deratur and Evensville Tail road to the Witness Central for administration. Details remain sparse as the date and parties finalize the arrangement.

Towne Role in Nebraska Fusion Talks With Bryan Altered

The Washington Anti-Imperialist League challenges Senator Towne over his Populist ticket withdrawal. In Lincoln Towne spent hours with Bryan, with locals saying Towne may retire, as Nebraska fusion factions planned a state central committee meeting and a Populist executive committee gathering. Bryan urged harmony among the fusion forces.

Lincoln, Neb Charles A. Towne Towne Lincoln Bryan Totwne

Open Letter to Hoar Attacks McKinley Policy

Washington July 1 An open letter from the Washington Anti-imperialist Imaginus denounces Hon George F Hoar of Massachusetts for supporting President McKinley for re election The writer quotes Hoars speeches and expresses amazement at what it calls his shift toward imperial policy The letter says public figures may be criticized and accuses Hoar of following an ignominious path via imperialism.

Washington Thas lImagus George F. Hoar Messachusetis Hid McKinley Hoar Jonter Wats der Front-Li

Democrats Align In Washington Over New York Situation

Chairman Jones of the National Democratic Committee sent telegrams to several points instructing democrats to meet in Washington and discuss the New York situation. He explained that factions in the state would work in harmony for the ticket. Yesterday he received a letter from W. J. Bryan indicating Bryan's confidence.

New York Jones National Democratic Committee Today Washington

Beckham to Call Special Session on Goebel Law

Governor Beckham plans an extraordinary session of the Kentucky Legislature between August 15 and September to amend the Goebel election law. A nonpartisan election commission bill is prepared for each county with two party representatives on state and county boards.

Beckham Frankfort

Ohio Democratic Club Opens Two Day Session at Lyceum

Toledo July 31 The Ohio Association of Democratic clubs began a two day edition at the Lyceum theater. Prominent attendees include George Fred Williams of Massachusetts Judge Tarvin of knowing Michigan former Governor Altgeld of Dripoli Ho Timothy Lupapey and T Barkworth of Michigan and Indiana Congressman James Al Robinson.

Toledo Ohio Ohio Association of Democratic Clube Lyceum Theater George Fred Willams Massachusetta Tarvin Knoweky Altgeld

Democrats and Populists Hold Separate, Plan Fusion Convention

In Oklahoma the Democratic and Populist gatherings met separately today. The Democrats backed J. R. Jacob for National Committeeman. Both groups vote to enter a joint convention tomorrow with a fusion candidate for delegates to Congress likely to be named.

Oklahoma T. Joly J. R. Jacob Congress

Weather Outlook With Winds Across Regions

Washington reports mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers on Wednesday and Thursday. Texas records partly cloudy conditions with southwest winds. Okinawa and Indian Territory expect generally fair weather with southerly winds.

Washington Texas Okinawa Indian Territory

Weather observations at all stations noted

Observations recorded across all stations by the Weather Bureau around the meridian times. Data reflect temperature, wind, and precipitation.

Weather Bureau

Cawthon & Co Clothiers Advertise Madras Shirts and Linen

K H Cawthon & Co at 614 Main St under Capitol Hill advertise Madras and Linen Puff Boson shirts with regular prices around 1.25 to 1.50. The shop also features Wachusett Negligee Shirts priced at about 1.00 to 1.50. A second line repeats the store name and address.

Sik Madras Wachusett K. H. Cawthon & Co, Clothiers, Hatters, Furniahers Tateml Main St Capitol Hom

Committee Recommends Cowardice Charges in New Orleans Case

A police board committee recommends cowardice charges against officers Aucoin Tremehand Olded Trelle, Plngon and Perster for delays in arresting suspect in the Chupa neero murder. Meanwhile Detective We and Sergeant Teous god Officer Sally were killed in the Friday incident in New Orleans. The report notes a separate insurance solicitor Charles was killed by a white assailant at a Saratoga house Friday.

New Orleans Spertil Police Board Chupaneero Tueblayamore Aucoin Tremehand Oldedtrelle Plngon Perster Priday Teous Sally New Orteane Charles Chjo Ug Saratoga

President to visit Washington on vacation schedule

Santon July 31 The president will go to Washington tomorrow to consult cabinet members and attend state business. The trip was contemplated for a day during his vacation, with return expected by the latter part of the week.

Claz Me Feo Mongtlamo Humbert Santon Washington Dave

Four Girls Drown in Ocean City Bathing Accident

Four girls from Pennsylvania and New York drowned while bathing in rough breakers at Ocean City. Virginia and Elli Lowe from Mandown, pa Jennie and Bertie from Winimere, pa were carried out by a heavy tow. Bodies recovered later.

New York Ocean City Virginia Elli Lowe Mandown Jennie Bertie Winimere Bodiex

No Action in Hoyt's Cane Case at Hartford Court

In Hartford. July 1. Judge J B Freeman held the case of Charles T Hoyt Wright confined as insane for the probate court with no action taken.

Hoyt Hartford Conn Charles T. Hoytwright J. B. Freeman

64 Pages of Solid Facts for Men Advertisement

An aged medical advertisement promotes a pamphlet by J Newton Hathawat offering guidance on male health issues. It claims remedies for love, cocele, stricture, weak back, and urinary complaints, urging readers to send payment and mention the paper for postpaid delivery.

J. Newton Hathaway M.D. Longes

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