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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1901

Page

4

Navy reprimands Rear Admiral Evans over Chandier complaint

Washington August 10 The Navy Department reprimands Rear Admiral Robley D Evans after a complaint by Hon William E Chandler president of the Spanish treaty commission and former secretary of the navy. The letter notes Evans attacked Chandler and violated official decorum in his writings later acknowledging receipt of the reprimand.

Dahington William B. Chandler Commmiraion United States Chian Dier Chis Ames Vibe Sourees Peter Rene United Preroner Chindler Willie PL Churalier Waterline Yi Navy Department Wisenington Adimira Siltie Tony Clay Huckets Evans Angus Huckett

Kitchener Plan Faces Boer Resolve Despite Proclamations

London commentary notes General Kitchener's looming policy in South Africa aims to quell Boer resistance. Proponents expect harsh measures to deter fighting, yet Boers show readiness to endure despite concentration camp rhetoric and punitive controls. Critics call the approach inhumane and counterproductive amid a shifting war mood.

The Purposes of Kitchener Covetant Endeavor

London reports indicate Lord Kitchener aims to strengthen fortifications and improve communications. He seeks to release active garrisons by withdrawing troops from Demetrot and other posts as raiders are reportedly limited in scope.

London Mall Hirchaner

Block House Captured After Severe Fight Near Brandfort

A dispatch from Lomi Kitchener reports a block house near Brandfort on the Orange River colony being rushed and captured by the Boers after heavy fighting on the Bight of Aggruat. Pillott and fifty prisoners plus a quantity of sinck and Weeone were taken. detachment details arrive.

Tendon Lomi Kitchener Preetoria Gorse Brandfort Orange River Colony Pillott Bie Sinck Kedetetta

Dur Dur: Poet's Party Seeks Entrance In Natal Row

Fragmentary text hints a Dur event involving a poet and a group seeking entrance. No clear names, dates, or places are provided to confirm the event or outcome.

Ony Wan Natal Horemen

GOOD BOOK SALES The Berulah Public Reading Boom

A London telegraph dispatch reports rising book sales and stronger prospects for publishing in the near term. Public interest, publisher optimism, and new editions are mentioned as the market shows growth after two years of slower activity.

Reading New York London Ing Hah Pete Ales Vatican Chapin Mallace Welitirdson

Arkansas and CMOCTAW Road Contract Let for Oklahoma Territory

Arkansas and Choctaw railroad plans to let a contract on the Oklahoma Territory sections to be awarded August 26. Engineer F W Vallone announces the award for the line between Desiken and nearby settlements. Details describe routes and work locations across the territory with anticipated construction notes.

Oklahoma and Indian ‘Territory Katona City F W. Vallone Chiet Arkansas and Choctaw Railroad Pianeuvers Manchans Territors Fry Tie Arkanhie Veryilay

Building Boom at El Paso Contractors Rising

The El Paso building boom continues as contractors hire more workers and take on new projects. Frustrations mount over material delays and wage pressures while firms seek skilled labor to meet demand. Local officials monitor permitting rates and infrastructure needs amid rapid construction growth.

High Rates Spark Complaint Across Canada and New York

Unclear text describes interstate commerce proceedings affecting Canadian farm trade and rail rates. Mentions Montreal correspondent and government charges about hired drivers, with scattered references to PacificCapillas and Od-redacted entities, presenting a jumbled snapshot of regulatory friction and cost concerns.

New York National Bay Montreal Capillas Pacific Beluy

Mob Surrounds Gonzales County Jail in Gregorio Cortez Manhunt

A large armed crowd gathered near the Gonzales county jail seeking Gregorio Cortez who received a fifty year sentence for Henry Schoebel's murder. Sheriff Fry and deputies were inside as reinforcements and uncertain resistance framed the tense standoff. The mob, numbering about 260, pressed the jail doors without firing a shot, showing determined but quiet resolve. Cortez faces additional indictments for Sheriff Glover and Sheriff Mortis deaths in Karnes County.

Gorastes Texas Anguet Sherif Fry Gregorio Cortez Henry Schoebel R. M. Glover Cortes Junota Glover Mortis Karnes

Tillman Fights Vote on McLaurin Entry At Meeting

In Washington D C August 10 Senator Tillman and other reformers urged that McLaurin be allowed to enter the primary. Attendees largely opposed postponement with many backing immediate action and no one voting for delaying the issue. The crowd appeared divided on how to handle McLaurin’s bid and the session ended without a clear decision.

Ip Peelig

American Goods Abroad Trade Talk Attracts Attention

Senator Henry Payne of Wisconsin, ex chairman of the Republican National Committee, advocates a liberal commercial alliance for the United States to dominate world markets. He cites Austria Hungary Germany and Italy as key players and argues American foods boost trading influence while opposing protectionist moves.

New York Fiutrope Henry Payne Wieconsin Repoblean National Committee United States Tayrie Cou Germany Austria Agierton da Viena Dayne Payngould Uae Thole

Riot Suppression By Federal Troops In Chicago

Governor Yates ordered Major Markiall and Chicago police to quell a riot near Frank Fitzsimmons. Black regiment members were beaten in the street while troops patrolled Camp Lincoln. Police arrested several suspects as restoration efforts continued in the city center.

Gondiust Chicago Springfeld Govarnor Yates Kratuhl Markiall Jaton Camp Lincoln Fitzsimmon Anteonata

A Spirit of Compromise At Pekin Talks

Pekin reports a spirit of compromise marks the Julu Intern meeting with foreign representatives hopeful as settlement protocol timing is discussed. Telegraphic contact with the government suggests operability two months after all sides pledge the agreement.

Pekin Shipmenta Weil

South African Trouble Largely Separate From Venezuela Crisis

State Department reports no new information on the Venezuela Colombia dispute or the Isthmian revolt. The cruiser Ranger, 1020 tons, prepared at San Diego for Panama deployment, may replace a pacific-bound ship. News from Korea notes ongoing unrest with casualties and Christian exiles collecting taxes amid disorder. French gunboats and Korean troops are involved.

State Department Washington Colombia Ranger San Diego Cal Panama Pacifc Mh Vno Iowa Bremerton Wisconsin Advicon Allen Korea Milvicex Uelpart Corea Corwin

Invasion Defeated as Venezuelan Troops Face Colombia

A cablegram dated August 7 from Venezuelan official Gonka'es Feteves to President Castro reports that twenty two thousand Venezuelan soldiers met Colombian forces and were defeated. The message notes continued defense of the Venezuelan front and signals possible end to the nuurreytion tensions.

New York M. Gonka'es Econeil Genered Venezuela Castro

Chaplain Chadwick's Mother Dead In New York

Chaplain John P. Chadwick of the United States Cruiser New York, off the coast of Japan, mourns his mother Mrs. Margaret Cindylek who died at her Brooklyn home. Messages have been sent to Japanese ports awaiting word on the cruiser’s entry. Chadwick, long known among naval chaplains, was nearby at the time of the Bliana explosion.

Chadwick New York John P. Chadwick United States New Y York Japan Margaret Clndylek Brodigny Wien Varios Tiesilp Ahnoe Biayana Herhor

Cleveland man killed at a pie in Georgetown

A Cleveland, Tenn., man Jim Ford was shot and killed at a pie in Georgetown, twelve miles from Cleveland. His companion Join W. Ford was wounded as the two were attacked by an axeman during the event. Authorities report trouble preceded the shooting and suspect a local resident.

Knoxville, Teyn Tenn Givorgetown Cleveland Jim Ford W. Ford

Confederate Monument Unveiled at Mule Reunion

In Sprinecteld Missouri a 20000 pound Confederate memorial is unveiled by the Missouri Daughter of the Confederacy honoring the state’s Confederate dead during a Mule reunion of ex Confederates.

Sprinecteld Misaouri Daughdere Confederacy Minsouri

Battleship Indiana Arrives in Halifax Harbor

The U S battleship Indiana arrived in Halifax on August 10. The ship anchored in the harbor and displayed flags as a tribute to the German dowager.

Halifax United State Indiana Walt Mast Freer Street Half Man

No Condition to Receive

Fragmentary report notes the survey on the coroner column is present in New York. It states the condition was not fully resolved and the item is not thoroughly cleaned.

Washington Angier New York Timmie

Ten Bathers Rescued From Lake Drowning Incident

Chicago reports ten people were pulled from the lake near a peer avenue and Ronan Boulevard area after nearly drowning. Lifesaving efforts by bystanders and responders saved all ten.

Chicago Peer Avenc Ron Ana Ives

Spanish Minister Dead in Caracas Railway Hospital

Spanish minister Benor Gonzales Del Campillo dies in Caracas after a lengthy illness. The reported illness and death occur as officials confirm his role as a senior Spanish minister to Venesuela and outline funeral arrangements in the capital.

Curacaa Benor Gonzales del Campillo Miniairer

Weathered dispute over banner and cyclone remark

A fragmented note discusses an American banner and a weather bureau term in connection with a cyclone. The message questions when such events occurred and hints at a returning blow or response to the weather-related remark.

Weather Bureau

Rosewood New Shade of Brown Notes in New York Telegram

A fragmented note outlines a topic about rosewood tones, a New York telegram reference, and a stylistic blend of color naming. It mentions a brown shade, a fund, and a shell like chia, with unclear connections and entities.

New York Telegram Redes Bsn Rss

Nordica to Open a Theater in Chicago

A new theater project in Chicago announces the opening of the Wagner theater at Mutoh street in September. The rare notice mentions plans for a modern venue and potential performances by notable artists.

Nordica Chicago Chronicle Cebiegvars Tiesen Mutoh

Winters Confesses and Gold Recovered From Bay

Jack Winters admits the Relby smelting works robbery and detectives recover about 150000 worth of bullion from the bay near Crockett. He leads authorities to a waterlogged hiding place beneath a Vallejo ferry site and describes the vaults, walls, and routes used to transport the treasure. Authorities plan further searches as the hunt continues.

San Francisco Jack Winters Relby Winters Ropp Opp Crockett Vallejo Roepe Wintera Fle Dinetis Stepilne Yency Sheriff Vale Kimball The Pink Eftoh Akeney Halle Gideon

Free-spending Winters Ties to Fort Worth Contractors

Jack Winters, once a resident of Texas, confessed to siphoning $280000 in bullion and was linked to prominent railroad contractors in Fort Worth who built the Fort Worth and Denver City Missouri Kansas Texas and Texas and Pacific lines. He was known for lavish wine suppers and a penchant for spending large sums.

Winters Fort Worth Texas Jack Winters Boavient Railroad Denver City Missouri, Kansas and Texan Tessas and Pacific Wah Mucy

Weather Forecast for Washington and Territories

Weather notice reports fair conditions for Washington on Sunday and Monday with light to southeast winds along the coast. In Omaha and Indian Territory expect fair conditions Sunday and Monday with variable winds.

Washington Owhams Iniian

Attempted explosion of British mule transport at New Orleans

A dynamite attack on a British mule transport near the St Bernard docks in New Orleans damaged the vessel and killed a crewman. Detectives hunt the perpetrator with officials suggesting rival factories and American interests may be involved. a torpedo-like device and cordite fragments were recovered, while investigators pursue a possible link to an American-based group.

New Orleans Specia Bent Wheer St. Ber Kets Cabiel Sanmel Peron

Indigestion Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief

An old advertisement extols Dr Harter’s Iron Tonic as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the product strengthens the stomach, purifies the blood, and improves vital functions, citing forty five years of use and endorsements from physicians.

Harter Fuld Bulldt Harter’ Tron Tonle Ion Selentiec

The Innumerable interlude and the weary office hours

A fragmented reminiscence unfolds about a restless workforce and a veteran worker. The piece contrasts modern tech chatter with stubborn routine and the unseen toll on an aging laborer amid shifting duties and fading glory.

Abandoned Vessel Reported Off Shore

Fragmentary text notes a steamer rundown near a coast with rocks to the west. No further details on the vessel name or fate are available in the readable lines.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Navy Department Hon. WM. E. Chandler Sailor Mr. Chandler Secretary of the Navy Kitchener Thonte Rew Park South Africa Tribune Ayys Bowth Africh Worthinster Gweneral Kituheter Tyne Dor Kipling Kruger Daily News Notgt Mfr Ueki Thasare Stanley Arkansas and Cmoctaw Road EL Paso Halies Gonzales County Revanthy Henry Schnabel Tillman Gare Protection Pottchatonla Mir W. Tock Walter Wells Tom Wells China Coryell County Felule Parsons, Kan Bedallo Cotton Region Bulletin Toth Meridian Nilene Ereeeneeerane i Opry Iinger Beaumont Aed Thyetille Tianes Serbee Pyotreevee Atberford Central Sta Repocti Og Adloutit Anpieta Calthos Iris P Dora Department of Ont Buntates Tale Epiy Co Cincinnati Chin Jules Laborde Paris Man Preseli Seti von Mohl Co Cincinnar Phil Bpa Oppo Dow Street Tobnidey Dimacemerdt Tex Neil Hive Abandoente Jonas
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