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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
2
A dramatic finish at the 5 park meeting saw Kreemn Lad win by a nose as Sinker You When faced a disputed saddle cloth and weight issue. The episode sparked debate over trainer and groom responsibilities in turf racing.
At Saratoga racing scene tensions rise as Wilson clashes with trainer Tom Healy over Parader's performance in the Saratoga handicap. Despite the dispute, Belmont and other entrants are listed for upcoming five and a half furlong heats with multiple horses including Morningwide Nelna and Grail among contenders.
The report lists contenders Aurvestal, Marien, and Bay as top picks with others such as Canmore and Kunio noted among the field. Odds and names suggest a competitive day at Harlem tracks with bets on several athletes and events.
In Delmar Park action a single favorite claimed victory amid chaotic notes and tangled horse names. The clipped text mentions Golden Master and several others like Bavarite and Delsarte with unclear times and distances, reflecting a jumble of race details and partial results.
A garbled listing shows horse sales lines including six furlongs and a mile selling section. Names such as Jack Wilts Sir gree Tila and Leo Noster appear alongside bids and percentages, with further entries like Ten Kia MO and Warren amid uncertain legibility.
An old medical note argues skin eruptions arise from humors inherited or digested poorly and warns against drying cures. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a permanent remedy, citing a Wisconsin case of pimples and chafed skin improved by the treatment.
A Victorian era patent medicine ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure all and a remedy that makes users feel stronger. The copy urges readers to act now and delay treatment no longer.
Britain refuses to sign the protocol and offers no reason. Foreign minister Mason Snow notified colleagues that the British position halted discussions and the meeting was postponed without justification.
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The Buffalo Driving Club grand circuit meeting opened amid excitement led by Captain Racken and Trotting Joy. Howard Bilger and Whitewood won heats, with 2:14 and 2:44 trot times noted among diverse results and events at the Buffalo track.
Summary of scattered results from August 6 covering the National League with notes on attendance, key pitchers Waddell Chittenden and Bergen, and multiple teams including Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Chicago, Shreveport, Nashville, and New Orleans. The report highlights late innings, rallies, and notable plays, with varying game outcomes and box-like details.
Fragmented text discusses real strength of a defense against platora pigs, with scattered references to groups, sites, and a distant campaign. It mentions congestion, opposition, and vague actions while lacking clear names or dates. The passage reads like garbled OCR with scattered names and phrases.
Reported events include Oklahoma lottery winners starting milling operations, a New York City movement to consolidate grocery stores under one control, a 15 inch snowfall in North Carolina, and gold theft from Selby Smelting. Maryland convention, Fort Worth politics, and peace talks noted. Texas weather bureau reports cotton market activity and smelting concerns. Officials announce war veterans pageant details. local fatalities and obituaries noted in Marlin and Terrell areas.
President Bhaffer of the Amalgs tamled orders for a general spike of mate workers. Hatred of cigarmakers strike provoked by citizens leads to arrests and deportations. Four hundred foundry men walked out at Metophis, Tena.
Rear Admiral Henry L. Howikon is appointed to the Seliley board of regular duties. Commander Swift of the Yorktown is ordered to Guam to relieve Naval Governor Schroeder and take command.
Belfalt officials report the president refused to sign the proposed peace protocol. The move raises questions about future talks and regional stability as diplomats await clarifications from both sides.
The Guffey well at Wotwich begins work as Manhattan plans a four inch gulser upgrade. German American well along the coast has been abandoned. Active trading in oil stocks continues between Hengtoin and Menumont. Four wells lie Melified at Damon.
The report notes broadly lower crop markets with disappointing wheat towns. It mentions a slight stock market revival with prices moving higher and Texas cattle at the market showing a drop in value, while Kansas City prices rose only.
The meeting discussed Mercer’s status with the American team and whether he should be sent home to recover before playing again. In Hearne Texas, excitement rose as Hearne beat Branchville 14 to 8 with key hits in the sixth and seventh innings. Temple defeated Whitney 4 to 3 after a late rally, while Palestine hosted talks on upcoming games with Dallas and the International and Northern leagues slated for Wednesday to Friday.
Western Jockey Club recognizes Kinloch Park dates from August 17 to September 14 and rejects Wagener brothers request for 18 days at Worth before November 1. Meeting described as hottest since revival, with potential friction between Worth and Hawkhorne and Parden. Officials listed. Windsor commitments noted. race-track tensions escalate.
Reports from across Germany indicate worsening economic turmoil with government and industry strained. Officials note dire prospects as markets reel and policy measures struggle to stabilize the situation.
Telegrams of condolence pour from Britain and other monarchies as Berlin declares six weeks of mourning. Empress Dowager Frederick dies after a brief agony. public amusements suspended. King Edward’s departure for Germany delayed. royal yachts await his arrival. Public reaction in London centers on condolence motions and imperial ties with Germany.
The governor's message was concise but substantial. An inquiry into the Austin bank failure is announced. Congressional reapportionment committees in both houses are organized. R. T. Winson Jr. and trainer Tom Healy clash over The Parader’s entry in the Sarelage handicap, with Healy losing his bet.
Names Mrs Rosine Byuntelle and Mr Henry St John Wageaman appear in a fragmentary note on travel and a fatal incident. The TWallon maidens are linked to city traffic troubles in New Orleans. The piece mentions a monthly school board meeting and reports from the Faith Home.
The article outlines Rear Admiral Henry T. Howison’s nomination to join the Schley court due to Admiral Kimberly’s illness. It notes Navy officials’ discussions, the role of Assistant Secretary Hackett, and Howison’s long career, including command of ships and key actions at Mobile Bay and around Africa, with witnesses planned for testimony in the foreign-station hearing.
The report notes improvements in some areas of corn and cotton while southern portions deteriorate in others. Northern Ohio crops improve, central regions decline, and Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia report variable corn conditions. Spring wheat suffers from severe conditions, with half the South Dakota and North Dakota impacts visible. Cotton sees broad improvement but central regions lag. tobacco and apples face slower development, with rain needed in the Ohio Valley.
The president formally announces promotions and appointments across the Army and cavalry. Names listed include Frank D. Baldwin, James T. Eagan, Frank Jones, Frank V. Whitman, Henry Frost, and many lieutenants, captains, and a chaplain, with ranks spanning infantry cavalry artillery and staff roles.
Cronberg August 6 The body of Dow ager Empress Frederick lies in the hedeoli above the Milin valley. She died and her features wear the serene expression of peace. The family will go to Potsdam Sunday evening and the body will be taken there Monday evening. The funeral service at Potsdam will be conducted by Emperor William who received no private telegram of sympathy.
An article notes business agent Coles of the National Munchinista wiion discussing a potential strike. He predicts the American Federation will offer only moral and material support, calling the coming labor conflict the largest since the great strike era. Labor sympathizers are urged to stand with the strikers.
Washington reports that liberals detained a one hour train at Malachin in South America aiming to seize government officials. The incident involved no looting and no damages, according to a cable from Coneal Gudsper of Panama to the state department.
Weather forecast notes light winds in Oklahoma and Texas with southerly flow developing by Thursday. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly with prevailing clear to partly cloudy skies and minimal precipitation.
Fragmentary notice from the Cotton Region Bulletin quoting a time reference near meridian time. No clear events, names, or actions readable.
Washington August 6 The dispatch of Consul Gudger may steer U S policy on the Panama Canal project It discusses Matachin the uprising and the Revoluthoniate tied to Panamanian route considerations near the Panama railroad and canal plans.
Fragmentary readable text describes a disputed settlement between two interests in Knoxville. Details are unclear but reference is made to a prominent run and ongoing decisions about operations and service timing.
A new manufacturing company will set up in La Grange to produce oil song and other products. The venture plans will create facilities and jobs in the area with the project described as a test of local industry potential.
The Ban Angelo Gun club aims to unite all its local organizations into a single fraternity soon. A program featuring corinth shies and bade mene is planned with sequences and schedules across several venues, including Limes on the Lithineteet and the West Toas.
London report states Atgrust O Diney Maher and Anutitan Jackey face uncertain future amid injuries and volatile public sentiment after a fatal incident. Authorities investigate possible motives as community reels from the tragedy.
An unclear report from Port New York notes a United States collier Brutua arriving from Manila amid chaotic activity involving captains and crews. Details are incomplete but indicate a maritime incident with ships Witmlagten and era.
Government weekly crop report notes moderate temperatures and rains improving conditions in many drought hit areas. Missouri valley relief from drought continues while upper Mississippi and Ohio regions see partial gains. Pacific coast and Northeast report favorable conditions for corn and other crops with renewed growth in Nebraska and Iowa.
National Executive Board of the United Mine Workers confined Steven Scott to discussion of salary issues and did not address a steel strike. President Mitchell led a session in Indianapolis on August 1 as workers pressed for action on wage differences and broader disputes.
Four hundred workers at the Memphis Car and Foundry Works walked out in August over pay dispute with the management, halting production.
August 6 Lieuten, Sir William Harcourt and others condemn the government’s plan to grant 6 600 000 pounds in aid to the Transvaal and Orange River colonies. Chamberlain argues the first duty is to domestic safeguard and to spare funds for relief. The proposal includes one million for stock insurance and funds for agricultural development and related projects.
Prominent leader Caesar Zutteta arrives aboard the Philadelphia from Laguayare. He notes Venezuelans desire peace and questions a war or conflict with Colombia, calling for restraint as regional tensions unfold.
Dispatch from Saljevica reports Bulgarian raiders crossing into Turkish lands were captured and punished by Turkish authorities. The attack resulted in casualties and property damage as residents were harmed and homes burned.
In Corsicana Texas Quay McCommen a known wholesale grocer died after a long illness Augusta McCommen his wife reported the couple had built a business and family ties in the region funeral plans were not immediately released local residents remembered his community work and trade leadership
An incomplete dispatch reports an alleged battle near Teodon on August 4 involving Bolggian enalte ts and fir nople, with details obscured by garbled OCR. The fragment references a clash and military activity but provides no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.
The directors of the Blancherd O company have declared a dividend. This early report notes the amount and payment schedule are to be announced later, with no additional financial details provided in the fragment.
The labor upheaval in San Francisco grows with over 400 box makers striking. The article notes turnout and that some workers are set to resume work tomorrow.
A retrospective notes that Groove’s Tasteless Chill Touch has endured for two decades. The brief mentions its lasting appeal and cultural footprint without detailing specific sales or critiques.
A physician argues that true intelligent treatment relies on experience and scientific methods. He asserts many doctors lack trial experience and that reliable care comes from careful, individualized methods rather than standard remedies. He invites peers to examine his approach and its outcomes.
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