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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
5
Baron Russell of Killowen, the lord chief justice of England, was reported this morning to have recovered from a recent operation. The patient appeared to be in good condition after the procedure.
A New York dispatch reports German General Waldersee being considered for command in China with Allied support. The cabinet may appoint him soon, while London notes Lord Roberts and Lord Wolseley may advise. The article discusses authority, expectations, and potential conflicts with other generals. It also covers a separate 19th century insurance committee charter and its funding by subscribers.
Representatives of leading fire insurance companies in the United States meet at the West End Blaze Branch New Jersey to adopt a 1990 plan. The agreement appoints a committee to oversee the condition of business in various sectors and select supervisors for related duties.
Chinese Consul Tehowai and staff remain at the Shanghai consulate as officials await travel documents. He says there is no neutral country for refuge and predictions of the consulate's future are dire with 15 000 Chinese under his general charge.
The Herald reports Russell Sage criticizes current interest rates as too low for money to flow freely. He warns of heavy losses for charities if prices fall and stresses the need for higher rates to stabilize lending. He notes British bond purchases influenced by money conditions and discusses a possible engagement of the Duke of Manchester to Miss Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Eugene V. Debs and Job Harriman, the Social Democratic party nominees for president and vice president, have sent their letter of acceptance. They vow to campaign on a platform of reform and workers’ rights, signaling readiness to lead a new socialist ticket in New York on August 9.
New York August. Mrs Henrietta W Brand died at her Brooklyn residence from a brain related illness. Born December 1 1808 in New Haven Conn she was the daughter of Rev Dr Hornes Holley. She left thirteen children thirty eight grandchildren and fifty great grandchildren. Her husband introduced tagging machinery from Scotland and helped revolutionize the industry.
Spirited betting thefts and close finishes highlighted the Buffalo Driving Club final program. Bonnie Dire, King Jack, and Charley Hoyt led multiple heats, with Glory and Gatcombi among top earners in Queen City stake trots, Pan-American pace, and 2:20 pace events.
A letter to The Pont urges action after multiple near fatal trampling incidents in Houston. The writer condemns reckless drivers, calls for police arrests and fines, and insists pedestrians have priority on streets to curb deadly accidents. The author signs as BKdw Rovers.
A poetic fragment laments the hollow lure of fame and romance as the speaker recalls a passionate game of love, betrayal, and performance. The narrator names Jud Mortimer Low and frames ambition, friendship, and lasting meaning within a theatrical or literary world.
New York August 9. Ahead of the Rubin Fitzsimmons clash at Madison Square Garden, both fighters declared readiness and weight parity with Fitzsimmons at 105 pounds and Rubin at 198. About 16,000 expected to attend as bets lean to Fitzsimmons on occasional wagers.
The report lists multiple horses with times including 1:16 for a mile event and 1:50 for a mile dash. It mentions participants such as Hin furlinge Chemizelle Amella and St. Cuthbert with various distances across two miles and six furlongs.
Independent Harness racing results from Joliet show Joliet Eve s winning the 2G Pace with William Me taking second. Notable performances include a 2:10 pace by Willigin Mintler, a 2:14 trot by Armidas Weath, and a 2:70 pace by Kenven Palmer, with several other winners such as Trinoll Girl and Hartford Jr in mixed classes.
The Brenham Gun Club hosted a three day shooting event at Uhly plage wader in August with a busy schedule starting 8 a m and ending around 2 p m. Competitors included DeLong Dargan Atkinson and Gidding with multiple events and winners listed for each discipline.
A letter from Colonel Dale to the Bering Gas club discusses deer season timing across Texas regions and proposes changes to deer laws. It also mentions a five year ban on killing ducks and new restrictions to chicken shooting, with local county reactions and a Fort Worth shoot resulting in Kennedy defeating Hicknell.
The Fire men's team schedules a Sunday match in the SBROCOST series against Houston and Galveston. A recent Sunday exhibition by the same squad was praised as one of the best games ever played, signaling strong form for the upcoming game.
A scratched page reports Galveston nine preparing for a Sunday visit to entertain fans. The lineup lists players and positions amid garbled names while promising daily practice and a prompt start time.
The report covers New York and St. Louis matchups with Mercer and Howerman delivering steady pitching. Highlights include August games at Pittwhike Cotten winning in the tenth inning, Cy Youne’s hitting spree, and Chicago and Milwaukee scoring tallies. several pitchers worked deep, with varied run support and decisive late innings.
The Jawa State moot faces rain delays affecting attendance and play. Key results include wins by Perry and Becker, Searcy advancing by default, and matches between McGovern and Gane discussed by managers with weight and round terms under negotiation.
Huntington second vice president of Southern Pavite Systems and chief engineer Morse left Nacogdoches by private convoy this morning with FP Goodrich to inspect the proposed Texas and New Orleans railroad extension route from Rack to Jacksonvilleville.
The Santa Fe Railroad company has no surveying corps here taking the levels of Mustang bayou, in which the citizens of this place are franged in strategization for drainage purposes. The work now going on a few mile below town is progressing very satisfactorily.
The Calvert Waro and Brace Valley railroad completed the bridge across the Little Brazon river. Track layers and construction trains are one mile on this side. Officials expect to reach Bryan in about two weeks.
A number of counterfeit silver dollars have appeared in Marshall over the last two days, prompting local authorities to warn businesses and residents to verify coins carefully. Police urge crowd awareness and diligence to curb circulation of the forgeries.
A 5 year old girl, daughter of G L Bixlers, was bitten by a large rattlesnake while playing near Water Capon in New Mexico. Despite efforts to save her life, she died the following morning from the envenomation effects.
Rumor says Kirby will own a large lumber firm and a vibrant season is planned in Beaumont Texas. Manager Goodhue has booked strong acts including Kellys Kids Benedicts Quo Vad, The Hottest Coon in Texle, Haverlys, Mine Habba, Fio Irwin, The Fed Cat, Walker Whitesides, Gordons Minstrels, Sir Bewarder, Old and New South lecture series, Paris Exposition and more.
Judge West ruled on treachery docket but kept court for the Babows corpus case of John Davis charged with murder of Fat Gilder last Saturday. Grand jury returned a murder bill yesterday. The trial date was moved to August 17. A separate motion for a new trial in T. J. Polkey's case was noted. Beaumont Picture Company decision overruled this morning.
Galveston labor unions sent a committee to Beaumont last night to confer with city leaders on plans for a joint Labor Day celebration in Galveston on September 3. Officials expect cooperation with Galveston workers to organize the event successfully.
The Trinity Valley Sapiet association colored met Hast Mount Olive Capils church at 10 this morning. Rev W C Johnson called the association to order and spoke on the work of the prevention. A large number of delegates and visitors attend the meeting showing interest in the proceedings.
Rumor says John Henry Kirby will organize a major timber operation in Texas with general offices in Beaumont. Kirby, described as controlling more pine timber than any man in Texas, plans to market timber as both a primary product and in finished goods markets.
Mr and Mrs J Ws Lockhart announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to GC Burley on Wednesday evening August 37 at 6 30 oclock at St Marks Episcopal church on the corner of Orlequs and Forsyth streets.
Lake Charles officials report six of nine members present as the council approves treasurer’s balance of 2019 with 800 disbursed. An ordinance strengthens city health and sanitary measures, bans improper residue fires, and requires disease reports while authorizing sanitary officer access to private premises. Aldermen Lee and Winterhalter to press police jury on a three mile property tax for criminal costs and court repairs. City Attorney Overton notes the police department may levy only two mills.
E. D. Downs, president of Newton County Train Company, says fifty one days of rain in the Starke Landing area along the Sabine River have bogged ground and halted logging operations. The schooner Anchor Root, capt Berwick, finished loading tenshop and shingles for Point Isabel. The steamer Una transports feedstuff and supplies for the Logging Company and awaits Whitmans Ferry.
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