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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1900

Page

2

Giant Plot Alleged Against World Kings Say Italian Authorities

New York August 2 A “fie Herald” report says evidence in police hands links a vast antiroyal plot in Paterson New Jersey to murder schemes against European crowns. It cites names Bresci Lema Lana Labello Theresa and Malatesta with movements via steamers and Italian agents tracking accomplices across nations.

New York Fie Nere Paterson N. J Tialian Labelle Theresa Bresci Antony “Lamé Anfonio Lena Easy Lie Thie Por Raffaelo Lema Cour Eurito Malatesta Cincinnati Malatesta Matt Lana Baker Aml Theresa Labello Theresa Onte Brugoot Patos Ighina Mairen Natu Ida Testumey Italy Brees Labelle Therack Que Brese Dis Antonio Lasa

American Capital Wary of Hemp and Tobacco Trade Monopoly

American capitalists abroad report English, German, and Spanish control of hemp and tobacco commerce in the Philippines. Americans seek positions or ventures such as breweries or distilleries, while a few investors assess mining prospects. Reports note soldiers’ guard presence and regulatory hurdles hindering investment despite pacification claims.

New York Hong Kong Philippines Washington

Concession Granted for Nicaragua Canal Project

John D. Crimmins announces a New Jersey organized company will build a transoceanic canal through Nicaragua under a Peruvian era concession to Edward Eyre and Edwin F. Cragin. President Zelaya proclaimed the grant, with estimated cost around 110 million dollars. The project aims private construction and operation for global benefit. Crimmins says the concession is perpetual and includes policing rights.

Ttue Caonal Company New York John Mr Crimming Crimmiina

Canal policing dispute outlines tentative frontiers

The document notes that the country would extend ten miles on both sides of the canal while the Maritime Company's policing would be handled by the Nicaraguan government, indicating a split in enforcement responsibilities.

Maritime Company Nicaragien

Operations in China hampered by cavalry horses delay

Washington reports American forces in China delayed by slow horse landings and lack of fighting craft. About 500 troops including 77 marines near Tianjin await horse supply and possible reinforcements from the United States within two months as Gen Chaffee’s command nears China. Also noted is the steamer American Maru with notable passengers including Brigadier General James H. Wilson sailing toward the Orient.

Washington China Take Civiffee Grante Horaca Lentiax Connenaugh Leclanaw War Department Tien Tain Chioae United States San Franchisio Cal Cig Orient Honolulu James H. Wilson Cuba W. W. Fankhill

Trials and Testimony Mark Powers Perjury Case

Georgetown Ky August 3 Eight defense witnesses challenged prosecution witnesses in the Powers perjury case. Signe testified about a alleged conspirator’s financial default. Grayson Springs residents placed Weaver away from Frankfort on Goebel day. Col lier’s testimony on a governor order to move state guards was ruled incompetent. Weaver again claims innocence as the perjury case proceeds.

Georgetown Powers Suite Signe W. H. Culton Grayson Springs Prankfort Goebel George Weaver Kentuckys Waourlon Golden Ti Suite James Harkler Karboursville Wis Diliel R. Collier Lancaster Ulant Taylor State Pranklin Peane Cantrill Collier George F. Weaver Ardi Sm Weaver Taliin Dick" Coombs Henry Youtsey Albeerd W. A. Photne

Pekin Crisis and International Reactions Across News

A chaotic scene in Pekin sparks calls for destruction of the city as factions within China clash. Reports say Sheng and Liu Kun Yi threaten to kill allied hostages if foreign forces advance, while a transit of messages confirms the situation. Abroad, Shanghai dispatches note the relief expedition advancing. yet resistance is anticipated.

Pekin Sheng Liu Kun Yi Pele Conaul Fowler Chee Foo Shanghai

North Carolina Elects Democratic Majorities in State Legislature

The article notes a Democratic sweep in North Carolina with 59 554 likely indicating the party won the majority in the state Senate and 95 seats in the House. It mentions Mr Bryan and a focus on imperialism in a speech.

Bryan North Carolina

Stevens Nominated on Fifty Third Ballot for Court Appeal

Dallas Republicans debate the nomination of J. W. Stevens to the court of civil appeals on the fifty third ballot amid pressure around the Green committee and Hawley ex rel. support.

J. W. Stevens Court of Civil Appeala Dallas Green Committee Hawley Tien

Weather forecast for Eastern Texas region

A weather note lists probabilities of rain in the eastern portion with a cool front moving in from the west. Saturday shows a mix of rain and clearing with cooler conditions in the northeast and southeasterly winds.

Wachington

Ocean Shipping Snarled Log from Norfolk Bay Port

Arrivals and departures list ships with origins such as Galveston Monmouth and New York. Vessels named include Trevan Echo Cardaginian Masaba Astoria and Lucania. Ports cited include Norfolk London Glasgow New York and Philadelphia with sails to Boston Liverpool and Queenstown.

Speria Norfolk Trevan Galveston Velleacola Fid Philaeolytius Laurentlin New West Loanob Masaba New York Moville Astoria Queenown New England Liverpool Boston Southampton Auguste Victoria Himburg Columbia Hatehure Siberian Glasgow

Fever Report in Taniph Drops Health Alert

A brief notice notes yellow fever concerns near Taniph Florida with limited details. The report mentions a single day outbreak and two additional cases, without sensational language or extended background.

Tristen Andrew Dow Granted Release From School Bound

The county democratic executive committee appoints campaign lines while funeral services are held for Murgiy DB Foote. The school trustees provide a free reader for the school.

Tristen Andrew Dow County Democratic Executive Committee Indeiaand Anblormliines Murgiy DB Foote

Will Grant Amnesty to Boxers in Shanghai

Li Wang Chang plans a proclamation offering conditional amnesty to boxers who pledge to end disturbances in Shanghai on August 1. The move signals a temporary easing of tensions and calls for orderly conduct among combatants.

Shanghai Li Wang Chang Boxer

Unclear historic incidents report with deaths and ceremony notes

The fragment references four cases and two deaths. It mentions an assassination attempt and a confession. It notes a king named Emmanuel and Humbert’s coffin with ceremonies.

Emmanuel Haw Adios Humbert

New Automatic Coupler Law Prompts Merchants Meeting

The New York Merchants Association enacts an automatic coupler law effective today. A Texarkana Shreveport meeting is set for St. Louis on August 8 to discuss indefinite postponement.

New York Merchants’ Association

Attorney General Moves to Dismiss Suits Over Bonds

The attorney general tells state attorneys general that he will seek dismissal at the Supreme Court opening in October of suits to recover principal and interest on bonds and stocks given to the United States The bonds entered government possession in various ways Many were bought by the Interior Department as trust funds investments Some transactions date back fifty years and involve under $1 000 000

Washington Atorney North Carolina South Carolin Louialana Florida Supreme Cour Unite States United Secretary of the Interior Sissvin

Adaton mill company charter details questioned

A Disjointed Adaton telegraph note questions the mill company balance sheet showing a discrepancy between reported capital of 25000 dollars and an asserted 125004 dollars, and mentions railway proximity near the town as part of the issue.

Death of German in Tampa Spurs Yellow Fever Alarm

Tampa reports a yellow fever death of George Sonnenburg, a German Toliver, with two known cases. Public health officials, led by Dr L W Weedon, advise no widespread fear as they trace exposure from clothing cleansers. Dr Porter travels to assume charge. railroads halt intrastate ticket sales and residents urged to leave for Dallas within state lines where aid will be provided.

Tampa Wia L. W. Weedon State Board of Health George Sonnenburg Elty Porter

Commodity and market roundup with mixed gains and losses

A murky market report shows cotton and futures down while poultry and oats rise. The wheat and corn show small advances, oil, morphine and quinine notes appear, provisions finish lower, and weekly failures total 229 with a two year low in hank clearings.

Abolition of Waco Reservation Targets Social Reform

City officials move to repeal the eleven year old Reservation ordinance after a crusade by local women who gathered petitions to end the confinement of abandoned women to a river ward district. The council will consider an alternative measure to replace the statute.

Waco Texas Wirat

Mississippi Leads Health Checks for Louisiana Bound Passengers

Mississippi imposes a modest budget of 4000 dollars annually to cover expenses as quarantines for Louisiana bound passengers are kept very limited through Alabama. The plan focuses on health checks and streamlined processing amid travel.

Mississippi Louisiana Alabama

Cuero Cotton Mills Directors Approve Power and Building Plans

Cuero Texas August meeting of the mill directors approved a five year power supply contract with Buchel Power and Irrigation with a ten year option. Directors Breaden Buchel Hamilton and James authorized Stewart Cramner of Charlotte to proceed with building plans for a six story structure with two additional floors.

Cuero Texas Buchel Power and Irrigation Company C.G. Breaden Otto Buchel A. Hamilton F. O P. James Stewart Cramner Chariotte N. C Cotton ml

Savannah weighs fever outbreak in Tampa calls quarantine

Savannah fears yellow fever after report from Tampa Florida. City health officials ready to impose strict quarantine if demanded. Local business ties with Tampa remain strong despite anxieties.

Savannah Tampa Fla Here Tatipa

Quarantine Established Against Tampa For Fever

The Louisiana State Board of Health has established quarantine against Tampa, Florida, due to confirmed yellow fever cases there, as of August 2, in a precautionary move to control the outbreak.

New Orleans Louisiana State Board of Health Tampa

Sherman Flood Drenches Streets After Heavy Rain

Severe rainfall floods Sherman Texas in Grayson County washing streets and disrupting afternoon traffic. Residents report sustained downpours over several hours with water pooling across roadways. Local officials monitor conditions as weather continues to loom.

Sherman Grayson County Texas Ollock Séemeq Imiainen

Great Northern to Launch Steamship Line to Orient

Articles filed with the secretary of state reveal the Great Northern Steamship Company to extend services to Asia with capital stock of 4 million. Incorporators and first board members include James J. Hill D Miller W P Clough W M Grover and W A Glork of the Great Northern railway. The line will reach Alaska and the Orient.

Orient Asia St. Fan James 9. Hill Offlerra Great Northern Steamship W. M. Grover W. A. Glork Great Northern Railway Aala

Gonzales Cotton Mill Purchases Land Near River

Gonzales Texas August 3 the directors of the Gonzales Cotton Mill company have bought two twelve acre tracts fronting on East avenue on the Ara nais Pan track half a mile east of the courthouse A mill engineer will arrive Monday to determine the plant location with water access as a key factor in choosing site near the river

Gonsales Texas Gonzales Cotton Mill Company East Avenue Court House

Minilasino Health Board to Discuss Yellow Fever in Meridian

The executive committee of the Minilasino State board of health plans a Meridian meeting to discuss the yellow fever outbreak in Tampa and possible state quarantine actions. Secretary Hunter received a telegram from Dr Souchon of the Louisiana board noting Tampa is quarantined and requesting similar measures.

Jackson Mies Minilasino Meridian Tampa Plu Mrm Aasippi Hunter Souchon Louisiana Board

Deaths from Yellow Fever and King Humbert funeral

The list records yellow fever deaths from July 20 to July 31 in various posts including Fantiago Columbia Barracks Pinar del Rio Melangras and mentions Private Harry Shafer John Sobrants Francisco Docasenbroo Edward Welch Willian Fisher and John Broner. The King Humbert funeral at Monza August 3 describes the lead and glass casket in walnut and fire exposed, with royal presence.

Washington General Wool Havana Fantiago Priva'e Harry Shafer Fifth Infantry Columbia Barracks John Sobrants Second Artillery Pinar del Rio Francisco Docasenbroo Viret Infantry Edward Welch Humbert Monza

Double Murderer Reed Hanged at Madison Court House

Grant Reed, a Black man, was hanged at Madison court house in Richmond on August 1 for the murder of his wife and her father. In Washington Mia Ella M Platt files suit in District Supreme Court seeking 36,000 damages for breach of contract against Major George A Armes, retired U S Army officer.

Richmond Grant Reed Madison Court House Washington Ella M. Platt Waltique District Supreme Court George A. Armes United States Army

No Cure No Pay Drug Ad Promises Refund

A druggist offers a Paso Ointment money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The ad states a 65 percent discount or rate.

Vetter

Made Second Lieutenants Washington August

The regular army appointed several second lieutenants today noting excellent service records and high exam averages. The appointments align with West Point class while eleven vacancies remain for civilian fills, to be settled after the next class graduates in June 1901. Names include James E. B. Fecht, Philip W. Corbusier, Edward Calvert and others.

Washington James EB. Fecht Sixth Cavalry Philip W. Corbusier Fourth Cavalry Edward Calvert

Fragmented Civil War Era Roster Fragment Pills Mounting Military Units

A OCR damaged list shows numerous soldiers with ranks and units across cavalry, artillery, and infantry. Names include sergeants, corporals, privates, quartermasters, and hospital stewards associated with Sixth Cavalry, Fourth Artillery, Tenth Infantry, and other battalions. The fragmentary text hints at a roster or muster roll with multiple units and personnel.

Bruce Palmer Sixth James Huth Slath Johaik Warr Dabrey Linsay Frank 8. Edwards Stery Obilicutt Lewis Bruno T. Schorrer Elehith Eiliott Hi N Poral Willam Korat Electrician Sergeson Anderson Serecant John T. Perry Corpondiing A Third Artillery Whitole Chara Itm Third Cavalry Thomas A. Apt Poral L. Reed Russell Second Cavalry Joseph Corporal Willam Mr. Kistler Seventh Artillery Arthur HU Mifor Battly Frank H. Adame Hae Myratt Oliver PF Saydene James V Henry Abell Eam Twentish Infantry Willams Hittery A Sixth Artillery B G. Smith Smpth George Bim Eeat Ninth Ifantry Woodhouse Serge WA. Holbert Irs FL Fravel Sere Vapany M. Fifth Infantry Berta Fon TH &Fantry Edward Lea Pains Pital Philip J. Laus Artilleryy Ned Me & Poral

Fragmented World News Digest From Various Cities

Short, garbled items from Washington Monza London Milan and New York report credential issues, municipal land purchase, war bonds, military orders, and a street killing. Names and places appear in clipped form with unclear details and dates.

Washington Wauken Wie Monza London New York Milan King Humbert Oseasett Lave Heppimg le Washington China Military Postal Norfolk Chharles J. Caiaom

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