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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
3
The article previews a ten round middleweight bout featuring Frank Fitzsimmons and Hugh McCoy with predictions from Jim Corbett. It notes Fitzsimmons’ past fights and speculates on technique, power, and strategy, highlighting trainers, public interest, and expected decision or stoppage outcomes.
The report notes a swimmer named Tommy Brittes achieving a new record and a 2 4 second overall, with a 2 08 best previous time. George-TO and Aleut 9 are mentioned in relation to the race, while other names like Alona W and Cornelia Bell appear in heats and placements.
Fragmentary text describes a game scenario with Ace, Bond and others, mentioning times like 2 06 and 3 10 and bets or earnings figures. The passage is incoherent but points to a sports event with scoring and performances.
In a chaotic race likely at a trotting meet Miller Free Bond was replaced by WB, Meriomala Annie favored but Melgonald edged Free Point. Ace sprinted ahead to win the heat and claim the race, while officials void bets on the Stern result and fined Miller $189 along with others. additional results mention Trotting classes with Emma Winter Hida Cantonian and more entries with times and owners noted.
Natural Gas upset talent at Harlem meeting beating Rene DeCelia after a four length advantage in a mile and six furlongs event. Other results noted include multiple races with times and competing horses at St Louis and related meetings, track conditions reported as clear with fast surfaces.
Rain interrupted racing at Saratoga with frequent showers and a bevy gate. Only six horses named, led by Ring Leader and Diora, with minor placings for Lady of the Valley and Mary McCoy. several times listed uncertainly.
A crowded list of horses and odds for various distances including five and a half furlongs and a mile in slow track conditions. Notable entries include Newa tied to Cupla ig ue Vinsishuy and Konnd leo with 108, Fleuron Hiver and Miss Daniela at 5s, along with Weary notes on track conditions affecting performance.
The Brighton Beach association meeting ends with one favorite and five second choices winning. Notable results include Mie-smoke and Flaunt at 2-5 in the main pace, plus several long shots in distances from six furlongs to a mile and a half. Winners named include Time 1340 2-5, Mary Chan, Gov, Budd, Gount Navarro, Operator, Rock Hampion, Fire Arm, Heliobas, Mapette, Belle of Lextogion, Alsike, Golden Scap tre, and Lecechee.
Brenhach Texas schedules first day of lawn tennis meet with rain delaying forenoon play. Doubles draw made at Holland's studio with teams listed. Winners advance to face state champions Cresson and Russ of San Antonio in upcoming rounds.
The event lists numerous bouts with players Petiniek Ha Mugs and Leon Wealthal among participants. Holland wins the title at an association meeting in Austin with Howara Key as secretary and treasurer, and the Mad union plans a gathering in Avalin next year.
Reporting fragment outlines errors and strikes in a game with Pittburg and Philadelphia players. Mentions Blya and Garvin pitching, Chanre, Orit, Murphy, and others with scattered scores and city references.
The report chronicles Palestine baseball woes with erratic pitching by Pallatine and late-game struggles. Carter and Merkey see limited success, while Maloney holds second base and Palestine fights to recover.
Brenham Texas hosts a shooting meet starting at six tomorrow after a morning opening. Around fifty entries expected with many riders from trains and more anticipated tonight. Notables include Ammons who won the San Antonio cup and the Biate medal, and Darrau who secured the Finte medal for the horse score event.
The event description notes rounds scheduled on Friday with the wire opening at 7 30. Details are sparse and no clear outcome or participants are confirmed in the readable text.
Forney reports two new brick business houses nearly ready for occupancy on the square. Qolethwaite notes an 8 year old girl fatally hurt by a wagon fall. Bartleti cites Gijis Jotae injured when a wheel collapsed on him. Cleburne pushes work on a new opera house placed in Greenwall chair. Rockdale records Julian Fritz run over by handcar and carried to Austin. Ennis rapid progress on Young Men's Christian Association building due this fall. Buckholts sees a fever case in Jon Raurrien’s family. child expected to die. Buckholts comedy troupe full house but audience disappointed. Clarksville half of river county square base ment workers form rural benefit association. Paso pistol bearers capture a burglar. clash ends with the intruder shot.
A neighbor battles severe bowel illness for days until a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provided swift relief after a single dose, with the patient fully recovering after a second dose. The account credits the medicine as the best ever tried and notes its sale by all druggists.
The jury in the Brooks case found him guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment in the penitentiary. This was his first trial. accomplices Cain and Stevens had earlier been tried and convicted. A third case was disposed of, with preparations under way for the next trial beginning tomorrow in Palestine Texas.
State Purchasing Agent Dodge announced awards for dry goods supplies to Melieu n Filer Co of Austin for charitable and elementary institutions. Funding covers woolen cloths, linens, drapes, belts, buttons, cretonne, and pillow cases to multiple San Antonio and Terrell vendors as work progresses on the Confederate monument project.
The text notes enforcement under a Curtin era statute against promoters and speculators in a new town near Oamland, with penalties up to $1000. It references widespread activity along proposed frontier extensions in the Southern Region and mentions indictments underway.
The Elenite Hitter Gaveinon Thouaht to Have Surrendered reports fears of land capture as War Office relays news from Pretoria and Rustenburg. Hamilton notes reduced firing near Rupten and possible capture of Baden-Powell. Dewet's commando crosses Vaal River with Kitchener pursuing on the right bank.
Colonel W. W. Lang dies at his Oak Cliff home after a long career in business and public service. A Confederate veteran, he led in Texas politics and agriculture, including roles with the South Texas paper mill, the state Grange, and the Texas penitentiary project. Born May 15, 1824, he would have turned 72. Remains to be shipped to Murlin for interment.
Italian laborers in Mexico City worry about naturalization hurdles and price gaps that push them to consider crossing into the United States for higher wages. Reported figures of 1000 to cross are disputed, with estimates suggesting about 4000 Italians live in the republic, many already permanent residents.
August 4 in Vera Cruz reports yellow fever cases being treated with Dr Ballyweagh's serum. Patients show rapid relief from fever and lethargy. local doctors note the doctor’s eagerness for professional input and the promising early results.
crowds rose to about ten thousand as Old Settlers and Decoration Day events unfolded at Sherman Texas. Brigadier General Warencroft reviewed troops at 6 10 pm while a regimental drill started earlier under Colonel Styron. Banquet and ball followed at the Binkley hotel social club rooms.
A telegram from St Louis reports H. R. C. Alexander of Fort Worth clothing merchants Alexander & Thomas died in his room at a platters house in St Louis today. He came ten years ago from Nashville and was connected with the Alexander family of Tennessee. R. C. Alexander was about sixty years old and left Fort Worth a couple of months ago to visit relatives in Kentucky, the home of his wife.
Alvin Texas August 1 large drainage meeting held at the D C ball with Harris Masterson of Houston and Hon A Masterson of Angleton present. E A Masterson explained the proposed drainage measure and urged open trial before condemnation. Fidel Masterson spoke at length to a receptive audience.
Ardmore reports three of four Chickasaw Nation precincts Ardmore J T August count for Governor D H Johnston over ex Governor R M Harris. Stonewall precinct distant from telephone service yet Johnston carried the territory with majorities in other counties signaling victory.
A special Ardmore dispatch reports the interior department instructed district authorities to prosecute all persons involved in laying off and platting town lots, following earlier investigations. Authorities, led by District Rt former Wed. Johreon, move to act on these orders.
In Indianapolis August statement addresses Towne's withdrawal from the ticket. Bryan says Towne's letter is manly and patriotic though not unexpected to those who knew him.
In a Territory incident near Foster, a cattleman named Gibson from Uhickashi was shot and killed last night. The shooting occurred southeast of Pauls Valley as authorities investigate motives and identify suspects.
Portland remembers veteran missionary Dena who served in Turkey and near Herpool as founder of a mission group. The death was reported suddenly drawing tributes from religious and community leaders in August.
The Farmers State Alliance of Nacogdoches convened to approve measures on promoting immigration to Texas, shared support for state industry, and backing home factories. Resolutions urged officers and speakers to recruit immigrants, praised local citizens for hospitality, and emphasized education and cooperation as the path to developing Texas resources. The report notes a public address by Doc Blaser in the county with a large audience at the opera house tonight.
Partly cloudy in Eastern Texas on Thursday and Friday with southeasterly winds from Nebo to Fredh. Oklahoma territory expect fall Thursday and Friday with southwesterly winds.
The Fort Worth Salt company's Colorado plant was sold to 8. S. Brand for $11,000 to repay bondholders. BR D Marshall of Chippewa Falls was among the largest bondholders. Brand, longtime manager, will revive operations as soon as possible.
Two trains of forty two oil cars leave here today for export. Local dispatch notes indicate shipments are proceeding as scheduled with convoy moving toward Sabtue Pasa.
A blaze in Bopha Texas destroyed a house and all household foods in the early hours. W I Yarborough was reported as the resident, with authorities noting total loss. No injuries reported at this time.
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