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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
3
The dispatches discuss a possible Chinese column to Pekin with over 20 000 troops staged for a rapid march, held back until equipment and provisions are ready. Analysts note current supply issues, debated timing, and possible leverage by foreign powers as tensions rise around the legations and diplomatic maneuvering continues.
Officials in Chicago discussed methods to cut pig iron production for a month to balance furnaces and prevent waste. The plan aims to reduce idle furnaces and adapt to market demand, with further steps to be decided if cooperation lags.
The article cites a claim that the sudden departure of William Vanderbilt from Valiant follows a Leiden meeting with George Gould in the city. It suggests the Vanderbilt family sought control of the Wabash system and frames the event as part of ongoing railroad power struggles.
Investigators located a room in Hoboken used for meetings by anarchists linked to a plot against King Humbert. The gathering drew Italians from New York Brooklyn and West Hoboken with participants including Mrs Bresel and her daughter, and reports suggest involvement by the so called International Group. Police note a secretive conference occurred and hint at a possible female conspirator.
Corsicana Texas August 4 Parsons brigade A met in its eighth annual reunion in connection with Camp Winkler W C V and Navarra chapter Daughters of the Confederacy Attendance not fixed yet but more expected tomorrow Camp Winkler led a street parade with about fifty Parsons brigade members procession moved through city with bands playing Dixie witnessed by about 19 000 people at the city park Rev G P Miller delivered prayers Rufus Hardy gave welcome address praising old soldiers in robust terms
A London cablegram via The Daily Mail Shanghai special warns of treachery by Chinese forces around Pekin legations. Barricades are strengthened and artillery placed on walls with foreign ammunition nearly exhausted. Shanghai officials report Pekin informed of foreign weakness and possible danger if defeated Chinese troops reach the coast or fall back on Pekin.
A Parle dispatch to the Tribune says the Shah of Persia assassination attempt suspect remains reticent about his identity and nationality. The man appears highly intelligent yet uneducated and bears signs of laborer life, used to work with a pick and shovel.
Representatives of leading forwarding houses held a conference in New York on August 2 to consider industry issues and potential agreements affecting shipment rates and routes. The gathering focused on mutual interests and service standards amid evolving trade conditions.
Bers and resident buyers plus other interested parties meet in Elty to discuss a proposed trunk liner ruling that would ban grouping small parcels under one cover and forwarding as a single shipment. The interosia named strongly opposes the ruling.
James J Corbett begins camp at Bath Beach leasing Avoca villa pier over two hundred feet into the water for gym work ahead of his Madison Square Garden bout with Kid McCoy on August 10. McCoy also trains at Saratoga preparing for the match.
In New York on August 2 the Seawanhaka challenge cup races begin with the Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club of Montreal holding the Pie trophy since 186. The racing will continue on successive days except Sunday with Wink tires as a leading competitor in the Seawanhaka series.
Brenham residents report on artifacts including a hand painted ivory medallion of General William R. Davie, first NC governor and Continental Army general, linked to Napoleon and Paris. The piece belongs to Mrs May, passing to current owner after Mr Crockett’s purchase, amid local social notes and upcoming dances and militia talks.
Wharton residents report many depart for summer resorts aboard yesterday's train including Tom Brooks family to Marin and J B Taylor with daughters Nola and Hazel returning from Bellville. Mrs J D Mullin visits her daughter in Brenham and Joseph Hyman receives a goat with a large party. Rabbi Lem Gordon administers a circumcision in Valley City. Mrs Tolliver of Brenham visits Bay City then Wharton before returning home. Judge J G Barbee notes Cane Belt depot work near Van Vleck. Caney Valley track nearing completion and lumber for new depot arriving as building begins.
August reports from New York say Jeffries may face Fitzsimmons or Rubin in a September bout as training tightens. Fitzsimmons trains at Madison Square Garden for an August 10 clash while Roblin eyes a Rubin rematch, with Derby public confidence high and bets on Fitz.
August racing at St Louis features close finishes and multiple event winners. Notable performances include Go Out, Treels, Winnebejour, and multiple mile and furlong races with horses such as Evae Darlux and Necklace among listed entrants. program times and full results appear in the day’s sports notes.
The Brighton Beach program lists six furlong and related races with numerous entrants led by Kulaht of Rhodes and Curato among others. Times vary with Princess Evelyn and Prince Ollie noted in mile events. multiple 4 furlong and handicap races feature a slate of horses including Gold Fox and Beachiful. Weather is described as clean with a wet track.
The Madden Stakes for 1 year olds highlighted a day of racing in Saratona with 1050 dollars added by John F.B. Madden. Entries included Katherina Tuscarora Chuo tagutioa and Montane Time. The card listed events from five furlongs to a mile with Olea Elfin Conis Cupidity among the notable runners.
August reports show Powell en route to pitch for Siboule with Higley relief after injuries, offering a seven run rally including three doubles. Stahl’s throwing sharp, Sullivan and Kitson contribute, while New York and Chicago games feature lengthy seventh innings and disputed umpire calls on the Polo Grounds.
The Columbus track hosts a sensational event led by Crocsux who trotted a mile in 2 00 to set a new world record in the fastest heat. The program drew about 4000 spectators as Cronus claimed top times in the roving stallion races and Croesus swept three heats. Jimmy Wilson posted a 2:22 pace across subsequent heats amid a crowded program featuring pacing and other stakes.
Hoy Chartey Here and Dave Pepialo led a harness event with a brown mare by Simmone winning in a 2:11 peat time. Names mentioned include Lady Geraldine and Boy Star Middlemen as part of the card.
A made up ball game pits Calveston and Galveston against Houston Firemen and Beach Bombers. Galveston fields a strong lineup led by Celventon Ponttionn Morgton and Campbell Slorvevich with Pitcher Jit Marleye. The Firemen arrange a rival lineup and a gold game is expected.
Palesting de feated Hillabora 4 to 4 in a recent game as Hatteries and Maur iocy led the scoring. The team leaves Palentine for Memphis, Tent, then Jackson Tent and Louisville with a three week schedule against strong opposition.
Jumbled notes outline entries for a Brighton meeting with races including the fourth. Trainers and riders named in a crowded card, with betting terms and course notes murky from OCR errors.
August 2 forecast shows partly cloudy conditions in Washington with cooler nights and a chance of light southerly winds. Oklahoma and Indian Territory expect generally fair weather Friday and Saturday with southerly winds and mild temperatures.
The region bulletin from the United States department of meeiultura weather bureau notes yesterday’s cotton conditions. The bulletin covers the twenty four hour period ending at standard meridian time and provides regional weather and moisture details for cotton production areas.
Victoria residents report Agnes Grothaus and Mre M L Potueh hosting a newborn at home after a trip from San Antonio and Galveston by air. Edwin Goldman of the city leaves for Houston to join the American Colton company. Mrs W N Thomas and children and Mrs A W Burroughs with Agnes go to New York City. Many Vittorian pottemen went after prairie chickens yesterday but none have returned. abundance remains undetermined.
Brigadier General James H. Wilson and aides depart from the East for China to join American forces in the region. The party travels toward San Francisco where they are expected to embark for the Far East amid ongoing military operations.
A lieutenant and another officer will be passengers aboard the steamer America Maru amid heightened threat concerns. The names Reeves and Turer appear in the report with emphasis on their voyage. The article notes security measures for the voyage and potential risks during travel.
A man about 44 years old was struck and killed by a streetcar on Houston’s Main Street near Twenty fifth and Twenty ninth streets. The car motor attracted the toppling man to the track. the wheel and car stopped after reversal. No papers were found on the victim.
In Richmond Texas on August 2 the bond details for Will Clements H M Townsend Frank Burford and A B Woolridge are clarified. Each defendant faced two bonds totaling 100 dollars per person with a 250 dollar bond at one point, and all bonds were posted immediately.
On August 2 an early morning train in Dickinson Texas killed nine horses on the Galveston end of the Dickineau bayou bridge. Several animals were hurled mid bridge before dying.
Albert McAuley of Wylie was struck by a wagon in a Rancewary incident near McKinney on August 1. He was seriously hurt but may recover. the wagon driver fled the scene in a runaway situation.
Youngest child of Mr and Mrs Brynot Mangum died yesterday in Mangum Joscerand Texas from congestion of the brain.
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