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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a medical supervision task and troop movements with references to Colonel Greenleaf and BF per eat da premier. It hints at city portions, medical supervision, and a tense balance between soldiers and civilian health controls in an older locale.
A sailor aboard the gunboat Annas seven was bitten by a shark while swimming near tlolio. Admiral Kempf forwarded the Melat report detailing the incident and the leg loss of Quartermaster McNloe as crew tried to reach bottom and aid the wounded man.
An American cavalry detachment clashed with insurgents in a western province. Two U.S. soldiers were killed and others reported wounded as the unit dismounted and repelled enemy forces. The engagement involved local towns and scattered combat, with insurgent casualties and leadership unclear.
Disastrous disease hits caribou and planters across Camarines, Goria Titio and Pampanga provinces. Government asks open public works to boost relief while farmers struggle with long term losses. Evictions and resignations tied to wartime economy stir public tension amid labor unrest and reports of abusive practices.
In Palestine Texas on August 4 a packing plant burned completely and caused damage. A mattress factory in San Antonio on West Commerce Street was also destroyed or damaged with losses around 300 dollars.
A fire this morning destroyed a house in Tyler Texas owned by William Yard and occupied by A Mun. The blaze damaged a hen and householdTurniture for , with limited readable details from the damaged text.
A cryptic Midland text notes a boarding house in Cleburne Texas where a man named P Cothron was described as turning things on and furniture damage. The report cites insurance on damaged items and a total value around 1200 dollars, with unclear details and wording.
A Corsicana resident, Anthony Presley, husband and wife out of the hotel, faced severe burns when his hotel room fire and heat overwhelmed him. A passerby aided Presley’s burned back and sides as the hotel’s contents were consumed. His Presley’s married daughter entered to aid before the blaze spread. Presley is expected to recover.
Fragmentary OCR text shows references to a wife murder allegation, Crowley New Jersey area? Fort Crearries Fee and Sheriff Jones. Incomplete notes mention a person named Murrell and an unknown Black man helped by letters from a Georgia planter and manager Dickin of Rockland.
London August 10 190- The House of Commons passed a massive spending bill totaling about £70,000,000 in late-night divisions. Government majorities remained large, while some Liberal MPs resisted, and Mr Chamberlain the colonial secretary was active in debate as the session continued past 5 a.m.
Police identify a Lafourche Parish man tied to a violent family murder. Victim was struck by a blunt object at Proetir and a suspect accused of beating the wife prior to the incident. Authorities pursue charges as the investigation proceeds toward Crowly.
Uncertain forecast for Washington and adjacent regions shows probabilities of wet conditions Friday through Sunday. Temperatures rise into warm ranges inland, with cooler, wetter spells possible along the coast and interior Saturday and Sunday.
National Afro American Council convened in Philadelphia with over 100 delegates. Core officers elected include President Bishop Alexander Walters of New Jersey and Secretary Tis Field Adam, Illinois. Conference urged commission to present to the president and Congress a plan to empower the government to address violations against American citizens and to consider constitutional amendments granting equal rights to all states.
Charles B. Cox of Waco collapsed and died at the University of Boulder while visiting. He was a landscape painter and teacher from Waco, connected with lectures and art collections. The sudden death follows illness and a long career in Texas art circles.
A robber in Indiana confessed to the theft after being confronted and returned the stolen jewelry. The incident occurred in a local town, with authorities noting the suspect cooperated during questioning and provided details of the crime.
Fragmented account of Empress Frederick's funeral with royal guards and detectives at the castle. Anarchist plot rumors swirl as German and British authorities monitor security and officials plan memorials for the Dowager Empress. The scene evokes a siege mood as mourners gather under tight guard.
Discussion cites Senor Estrada Palma’s disjointed sentiment and a letter to Senor Mignero. Analysts note factions and affinities among political parties, debates over provisional governance, and a possible majority rule to choose a president and provincial elections.
The Manufacturers' Association of College bar nilopiad reports a revolutionary tart bill delivering many surprises and disappointments for industry while confirming strong agricultural protections. Industry leaders warn that the new law fails to provide adequate safeguards against overpowering U.S. competition.
In Augusta a crowd chased two followers of Dowie through Chicago streets late at night. A man named Henry Christensen and his wife sparked hostility as spectators blamed the healers for Christensen’s wife’s death. The mob forced the preachers to flee.
Malaria sickness spreads through amaee communities during a tasteless chill period. Health officials warn of weakness and fatigue as the illness disrupts daily life and productivity. Local clinics report rising cases and urge preventive measures.
Paterson authorities pledge to block a proposed performance by the Existence Group anarchists. Mayor Hinchliffe states city orders will not allow the play, citing public safety and order concerns. Further details on venue and response from organizers remain unclear in the fragmented report.
Fragmentary text reports a fire or arson incident affecting Galvaston Indiana and Todianapolis Indiana with unclear details. The phrases suggest a local blaze and possible agency or person references but lack concrete facts, dates, or supporting context. Further readable specifics are needed to form a complete record.
New York reports show Rear Admiral Howison drawn into the row over the court to judge the Sebley Sampson dispute. Friends in Rowton recall his earlier praise of Sampson for the victory at Santiago, while Howison publicly declines to discuss the matter and asserts he cannot judge the case from inference.
A garbled today’s news roundup reports weather in Oklahoma and sandlot lottery contests, bans on yarn spindles, a two week halt, two excursion train sections colliding near Catifietioe Virginia injuring ten, two deaths in a windstorm at Portsmouth New Jersey, labor leaders meeting, and various unclear political and legal notes. The text is heavily distorted with many misspellings and misplaced phrases.
The commander was ordered to hold the house and proceed to Tanmnia POLITICA. Peter Salla of Ohio said the demo crate will alert Kilbourne for governor.
Fragmented report recounts a collision in the British Channel with a sunk resort and fatalities. It also mentions grain firms in Saxony, Eiffel Tower, punitive expeditions, a vast appropriations vote, a death sentence approval, insurgent engagements, and Philippines operations with ongoing fighting and a bitten leg incident.
Mr Griggs of Warrine spoke on delegation of military men at the capital. An elaborate explanation covered Houston and Galveston districts. The Senate confirmed several appointments during the session. The House adjourned until Monday as the subcommittee on congressional diets held a warm session. Governor Baer has been told not to submit further matters at the extra session.
Frustrated local officials push for a franchise bonus and a new pipeline route. A Texas petroleum value study is seen as shaping future revenue while a Manhattan well project advances. Officials press for clearer rites by the commission as developments loom. City planners anticipate notable progress in the near future around Orange and surrounding areas.
Report states Berappe My Jovee could be recalled to coach the New York National League squad Meter Dackaen, the Colored Prairies, Gio of Roomerisha at Rome near Sydney N F W.
A Rotterdam report notes Kruger's serious mental state impairing his behavior. A British force of twenty five captured a post led by Commandant De Villers, who reported to Heypurs before surrendering at Wass Bathe. Field Marshal Van Wialdereee returned to Hamburg, while General Veron left Then Tain returning home.
A mixed train on the Latine road Nashville crossing the Piet Arthur canal at Reith Lake Texas carried oil and nine cars. The incident involved a engine was canalciing and prompted water repairs. The Nashville and Clarksville road stock worth $1,000,000 was involved in the transaction.
The fragment mentions a habeas corpus hearing in the morning and a routine rationing note for Newt Vaughan in the afternoon. It also references a fatal incident tied to Vaughan’s brother, a church billing contract on Texas Avenue, a street commission issue over weed cutting, a July grand meeting, and a death of John G. Spann linked to Houston and Galveston with Professor Mally weighing in on cotton crop estimates.
The corp market remained unusually strong while wheat declined on disappointing exports. Stock markets showed improved volume and higher prices, signaling a favorable trading mood.
The balloon started at Parc de Saint Cloud and rose amid cheers. A sudden gust tore the craft, causing a violent veer and cable rupture. It struck a six story building corner and collapsed, the aerostat catching on window bars as onlookers gasped. Santon Dumont halted the descent, attempted to remount, and the crowd cheered the risky rescue while discussing the daring test and prize pledge.
A garbled Mexico City report notes the wonk rate slipped to a low percentage and is expected to fall further in two months. Merchants face downturn as prices and demand wane, with officials focusing on consumer goods quality and adulteration concerns amid general economic strain.
Kingston reports preliminary steps to form a company with capital of 200 to build steamers serving Jamaica and port cities in Europe and America. The move follows the soap of fault, aiming to handle inflowing Jamaica fruit exports via existing lines to the United States and Europe.
Report from St Louis notes German interest rising at the exposition with expectations of significant trade engagement. Observers point to a broader appeal of the fair among teens and a shift toward maritime goods reflecting German industry and U S commerce.
A Pretoria dispatch reports Boer forces surprised and captured a small party of twenty-five men from Stoloucker's unit along the Sable river. The British losses were described as light while the Boers broke even in the engagement. Lord Kitchener’s commander notes the event as a minor pocket action with limited strategic impact.
In Labiton on August a report notes Mr Kruger suffers nervous distress arousing serious concern. A nervous diseases expert was summoned from Berlin to assess his mental state amid the ongoing agitation.
Secretary J. F. Taylor of the Southern Hosiery Yarn Splanere announces a two week curtailment of hosiery yarn spindle production in the South. About two hundred thousand spindles to be idle, with work paused for twelve days and the rest of the month reduced accordingly. The action targets the local hosiery industry centered in Charlotte Nova Scotia, dated August 8.
A Halland Society of Chicago representative, Mr. Kroger, stated that while rumors of his intent to attend the United States meeting exist, he had not signed the date due to possible threats in Europe. He did not confirm a firm commitment at this time.
Fragmented OCR text describes a tense confrontation in Greenup Kentucky involving Joel Allen Willem Wirman Kelee Stuer and others. The piece mentions a pitched battle with a firearm exchange and multiple unnamed bystanders, but the mangled lines obscure clear events, dates, and outcomes. Further readable details are not present.
A young couple from near M Fs married in Fort Worth Texas Aug 8 by Squire or official minister. The bride Sallie Crowley, a well known farmer family member, and groom McLean, son of a local clerk, tied the knot near the church with local ceremony and community presence.
A jealous woman shot James Wheen and his wife in Denver today, wounding both. The assailant fired at close range, striking James in the forehead and the wife in the face, but the victims survived as medical attention rushed them to hospital. The motive is linked to a romantic dispute and the suspect was captured.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Boga to be checked at a Chicago Augusta race event. The brief hints at a bicycle race context but lacks complete details, names, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmentary report describes a peril during the Norfolk Atlantic steamer route with a crew escape. In Topeka Carrie Nation is released on bail as funds are raised. details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
TEXAS DEATH ROLL notes the death of John N Modrall a prominent local businessman of Ennis Texas aged about 11 years with long service to the community his survivors include family members and the obituary lists interment at an unidentified Texas cemetery amid scattered OCR errors in the public notice
Fragmented notice reports the burial of a Jones and a Liling Texan after a typhoid fever illness. It mentions mourners and arrival days, with references to a lifelong preacher and family ties in a rural county. The text includes scattered personal names and places, reflecting a local obituary note.
A mother and her three children were killed in Hammond Indiana when lightning struck a building during a storm this evening. The family sought shelter near a rubble heap by a Montelgut mill, as debris and damaged structures were reported after the strike.
Fragmentary notes describe rumors about a gold shipment in New York and demand rates, with references to journals and military minds. The text hints at international exchange, government involvement, and possible ship timing but remains unclear and incomplete.
Fragmentary note lists ship percentages for naval readiness. mentions Newport Mixsourt Maine Ohio Cleveland Denver Chattanooga and several states including Arkansas Nevada with varied completion percentages. Data appears jumbled, likely OCR errors, but indicates partial completion rates across multiple vessels and regions.
A fire damaged the Emery Arcade area near Taco Street this afternoon. Emergency crews reported significant losses and mopped up hotspots as investigators began documenting the scene.
A fragmented plea from a practitioner promising high cure rates for chronic conditions using individualized medicines. The narrator asserts vast experience, claims to have treated many cases with prompt cures, and warns that patent medicines cannot provide cures.
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