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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
2
In Kimberley Melbourne the court of inquiry reports on a contested estate matter. The home remains under legal scrutiny as the petitioning party seeks recognition of heir rights. No action or fine is announced.
A scattered list reports postmasters appointed in Texas towns and federal personnel changes. Names include J. Sawyer and Stella Thoms as substitutes, with others from San Antonio, Austin, Alvarado, and more. The piece notes presidential appointments for cavalry officers and revenue service officials in Washington, with several ranks and districts named.
Special to The Monitor reports a list of individuals registered in New York and various cities including Galveston and Davenport. The entries name several names and addresses such as Astor, Broadway Central, Marlborough, and Newport though details are garbled.
August 1 Waxahachie Texas reports growing attendance at the Chautauqua event. Speakers include D Noory and Miss Ennis with lectures on church issues and Texan topics. A separate note mentions a fatal injury in Weatherford and overall meager weather.
Water Color won the Brighton Derby at Brighton Dwick value 10 000 with All Green near the winner. Mortello, All Gheaw and other starters competed as Water Color pulled away to win by several lengths. The entry list and times show a crowded race with many named horses and owners.
At Hawthorne Chicago Angonia the jockey Winkie was reprimanded by President Tudge Move for cardens banding of Flargin the favorite in the ret race. The Conqueror 11 scored a long line of defeats ending with a victory after a quick stretch showing good speed for three furlongs.
At Delmar Park Bt Lowa on August 1 results include Bonni¢oois Tiosuta Dadger and The Wag in early sprints with multiple fillies and maidens listed. Columbus Ohio harness events feature Dr Book, Four Chur, and Canter with Fast times. Goodwood Cup in London saw Fortunatus win for Lord Pileaiieree in a strong field.
New York August 1 A statement says San Francisco club Way offers a large purse for a fight between Jente J Jeffries and Hob Fitzelm. Consideration and official notices hint at a staged contest, with details pending formal approval and dates.
In a tense series contest Corpie Chylietl and Vesus clashed as Corpus Uljrtatt met Lockhart War on August 1. The match featured a pivotal late stretch as players battled for control and the crowd saw decisive scoring from key figures.
Unclear text presents fragmented items about firefighters and a club event. Names and places are garbled, but references to firemen and a hall suggest a scheduled social or community gathering. No clear dates or outcomes are readable.
Dispatch from August 1 reports Boxers waging violent protests near Christian chapels. The text argues a tax on home wealth to fund coercive measures fought against foreigners, with calls to demolish chapels if a new policy fails. The piece critiques the government’s loyalty and questions military readiness amid anti-foreigner sentiment.
Rebels attacked government troops near Colon and forced a retreat. Reporting that Venezuelan War Minister resigns in a tense Caribbean scene. details remain contested and several towns reportedly raided.
A chaotic summary recounts shocks deaths in Louisiana rescue attempts, lynchings in Indiana, drawings in El Reno, contracts for state goods, a ship channel inspection, wage talks, Tampa cigar strike, a major army death in Puerto Rico, beaumont well work, Ohio attorney general nomination, Irish and British political notes,South American seaborne movements, stock market jitter, and varied local notices.
In a tight armity pairing at the event, Little Rock led by two men secured a win with a score noted as 5.2.0. McGovern faced Roberts in the later match while leaders Seemnerko and Wispetrick are listed as managers in New York.
Terry Mellovern and Jack Roberts agreed on a world title bout to be held soon for the pounds division. A trial plan calls for sending contestants to Al Sarich at the Gilley House in the city for the final arrangements.
New York reports Porto Rico in misery with drought and cyclone damage. Frederick L. Cornwell, a Missouri native, is the sole elective office holder from Porto Rico in the New York party visit. Crops worth 85 million this year are ruined, with starvation and unemployment feared. The cyclone destroyed half the coffee crop and sugar work faces collapse as funds run low.
San Angelo Texas officials meet at the London Hotel to discuss a future show amid unclear plans and potential safety concerns. Local organizers consider a fall event with police and fire departments to ensure crowd control and logistics.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Texas visit, with unclear names and dates. It hints at a personal encounter or observation but lacks coherent details or events to confirm a concrete story or outcome.
Venezuelan War Minister Senor Pulido resigns after refusing Castro’s order to recognize revolutionaries in Colombia. Diplomatic tension rises as Pulido accuses Colombian invaders while government troops suffer early setbacks at San Cristobal. Senor Giurrvora named to replace him.
A cablegram reports a second battle with the invading force under De Galvira ending in a decisive defeat. Five thousand Venezuelans were completely routed near San Cristobal, Colombia, according to President Costra.
An 1-A dispatch reports rebels organized in Colombia crossed into Venezuela near the border. The move sparks fears of a broader conflict as tensions rise between Venezuela and Colombia over the revolutionary movement.
The British House of Lords and Commons unanimously approved a grant of £500,000 to Lord Roberts in recognition of his services in South Africa, a gift offered on the recommendation of King Edward VII. The vote was fully unanimous.
In August, Boer forces crossed into Portuguese territory prompting a mobilization of Portuguese troops and allied forces. Five hundred Portuguese troops and twenty Gauntees or allied units prepared to defend the area as intensifying hostilities loomed. The situation remained fluid with negotiations and potential surrender talks ongoing.
A telegram from the Venezuelan consul general in New York confirms that the revolutionists were defeated in Ban Cristal on July 20. Washington, Arguat L-Sesor Den Ad ziuto F. Pollite charged with the Venesuelan lugation reported the dispatch.
The readable lines reference ships bound for Capetown with horses, a presidential invitation from McKinley to join the Grand Army of the Republic, and military reorganizational orders by Lieutenant General Miles.
In Macob Nebraska August 1 the bombard continues under cloudy skies as rain fails to fall. W F Wright reports the latest readings show twenty five glentanty per verse, with efforts diverted to securing new Bip while winds shift from north to south and no relief from the dry spell is in sight.
New York temperature records show July as the hottest on record. The analysis notes extreme highs, with details about monthly averages and notable daily highs, reflecting an unprecedented heat era for the city.
A Newtton damaged by a motor attack today aimed at J. A. Kelley of Rusk County. Kelley plans to move to Alto and continue the business.
A disrupted garbled item from Hillsboro describes a dry cool establishment linked to B Goliberg and the jewelry house of Caldburg a G Vern. The fragment mentions a known figure and a possible event or listing in August.
A short note about loss of appetite references Grove's Tasteless enn Tena. The item notes a medicated remedy or remedy name in a terse period style. It remains unclear on exact context or source details due to fragmented OCR text.
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