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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
1
The Allied Association executive session in Pittsburgh dissolves without agreement as Shaffer and Reese prepare for a later meeting. Officials stay on site. a sense of impasse lingers over efforts to ratify terms and settle disputes.
Report from Washington states Rear Admiral Schley’s aid letters are being examined by Captain Parker and Crowninshield’s office. Parker notes marks on papers and defers full inspection under Navy orders as officials guard records and await official decisions.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses Captain Cook, the Brooklin battles, and naval conduct. It cites Admiral Sempeons and Sohier, praising bravery and criticizing political influence. The piece critiques officers' treatment and the navy’s handling of honor and duty.
Irish nationalists led a vehement protest as a government motion to reward Lord Roberts for his South African role faced fierce opposition. Critics condemned his tactics, while supporters praised him, arguing his leadership averted greater hardship. The division ended 207 to 7.
Readable fragments indicate July period with mentions of Thursday and Friday events. Variable winds and unspecified weather conditions appear, with references to locations and times but lacking full details.
Baltimore July 21 Democratic State convention to meet at Fort’s Opera House noon tomorrow. Delegates expected to be strict organization men with no disputes. Nominations for comptroller and clerk at the court of appeals only. Platform to focus on the negro voter issue and Maryland political balance.
A July 1 report from New York lists Texans registered there including Houstonians, residents of Galveston and Dallas, with names such as Albert Bidell, C Pender, Mrs George Willey, and others. The list includes several individuals tied to Houston, Central Avenue, Broadway routes, and city districts.
New York July 1 report from the Journal of Commerce summarizes a government like survey of cotton crop condition using August 2 prior year comparisons. The correspondents report state by state readings with the national average near sixty percent, noting some areas show better prospects while others lag.
New York July 28 The Madrid representative of the Journal and Advertiser obtained an interview with Captain Diaz Moreu who praised the Cristobal Colon amid the Santiago action. He said American officers performed their duty in the naval battle off Havana and that the Cristobal Colon surrendered after fierce pursuit by the Brooklyn and Oregon during the chase to the harbor mouth.
London comments mock War Secretary as shortsighted amid a glare over the Broderick case and alleged press access to wartime dispatches. The debate centers on discipline for clerks and those who hire them, with whispers of confidential test wires and high officials’ could influence coverage.
In Titeein Nebraska on July 81 a hail of shells is fired from a twenty-four mile tract at minute intervals to induce rain. W F P Wright, former deputy state food commissioner, directs the operation while a local manager oversees the apparatus and duties. The plan relies on cloud seeding to spur rainfall in a prolonged dry spell.
The Wague reports a cordial interview yesterday between Betert HH and Van Serhsak, Holland money treasurer, with Mr. Kroger. They discuss Kruger’s ties to the United States, gratitude for supporters, and a noted photo presented to Winters.
London July 21 Mr Lauder a Southeastern railway shareholder said at the half yearly meeting that an American syndicate desires a forty year lease of the road and plans to deposit £1,000,000 with a bid bearing nine percent annual yield.
A Deliy Mail correspondent reports that Mr Kruger's trip to the United States for September is definite with seats booked and arrangements in place. The dispatch notes the visit as officially decided and details remain to be finalized.
In Helena Arkansas a family killed in a July incident on Island 08. Two men, Frank Manom and Will Kelly, wounded and captured, confess to the crime after a dispute with Lane Taoe. Taoe's wife fired at him before being forced back to her room.
Rabie York reports from July 21 that the son of ex general Calixto Garcia and the penal institution's top official arrived aboard the Mor Cote to assess Cuba's economy. He states a tariff reduction on sugar is necessary to sustain business, noting sugar losses of 10,000 tons this year and a peak crop expected larger than Cuba has ever gathered.
London reports in August state that claims of a massacre of fifteen Belgian and Italian missionaries in South Mongolia were disproved. The Belgian minister received a July 1 letter from the old colony port confirming the missionaries were well. the Cajobolo missionary at Tal Yoen Fu who spread the report has been recalled.
A garbled report describes a street duel in Denver involving two groups, Fasucy and sam Bayi Wrothers against Charles and others. The clash left several bystanders hurt amid chaotic scenes on the street.
Negro workers resume shifts at Latrobe steel works as tensions ease. Twelve men report for work Monday while others previously deserted remain uncertain about bribes and safety. Villagers in the western village area face a tense atmosphere as authorities seek to prevent further violence.
A fragmented San Francisco area item reports a quiet strike at the Gamestore and dock today. No serious trouble or injuries noted, with relief reported by officials and workers.
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