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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
1
I L Wolf and Bro announce the withdrawal of all prices on E Gelmont and Jackson Square Cigars from this date onward. The move affects the listed cigar lines and pricing policy.
The report notes continued loyalty to the Democratic party leadership and support for the finalization of the state ticket. It mentions overnomination for the Attorney General position as part of party strategy.
August 15 report from Atlanta describes a tropical storm isolating Mobile from the world. Water rises to three feet in the Western Union office as crews abandon the exchange and rescue signals relay from atop flooded equipment. Forecasts warn of higher winds and further damage along Mobile Bay and nearby resorts.
Norfolk August 15 The Democratic State convention ended in a tense vote for vice president with many counties switching support. The platform denounces trusts and Republican methods while praising leaders from Jefferson to Bryan and selecting W A Anderson for vice president over J L Jeffries amid a hard fought nomination.
Pennsylvania Democrats denounce corruption in state government and the legislature, pledging unity to back a platform condemning graft and machine politics. Judge Hermann Yerkes is named for supreme court, Andrew J. Heim for state treasurer, as the party seeks reform and political realignment.
Fragmentary report lists multiple arrivals and names including Philadelphia, Florida, Gale woo, Ply Tot Whcateot Wildcroft, Sailor Astronomer, Colon, Kenely, Galven, Winfred, Liverpool. The text is garbled with inconsistent spellings and partial place names.
E P Thompson of Havana faces a fine or prison after a trial on property charges. The Havana case involved a conviction and a sentence of one year or more, with payment of money found in a drawer cited in court records.
The latest weather bureau report after midnight states the storm remains near New Orleans but is weakening. It is expected to move slowly northward through the Mississippi valley.
News from New Orleans reports a gulf coast storm sweeping westward, knocking out wires and causing extensive damage from Port Eads to Grand Isle. Many ships driven ashore, families drowned, bridges and rail lines blocked, with concern for Chenlere Caminada and nearby communities along the Mississippi coast.
French papers attack U S policy as insincere amid Central and South American tensions. They warn of American plans to control the Isthmus of Panama and question neutrality under treaty provisions, citing Colombia and Venezuela as flashpoints and predicting further intervention.
Washington August 1 The postmaster general orders two new money order facilities in Houston to handle postal money orders and sale of parcel supplies. Locations designated are 70 Washington Avenue and 1019 Main Street with Clarence main postal duties to be performed there.
August 15 reports from Loyal Valley note a fatal shooting of Arihig Koller near a rifle mishap during a boys play dispute. The New York list names numerous registrants and addresses in a dense society notice format, with multiple individuals connected to Fifth Avenue and major avenues, plus assorted locations and institutions.
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