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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1901
Page
2
The Abbot and Cresceus clash in a dramatic Brighton race as Cresceus aims to topple The Abbot and set a new standard. Ketchum claims The Abbot’s speed, while Creceus and others pursue victory amid discussions of strategy and future races.
Mrs J B land of Sheds Tear suffered persistent weakness and poor digestion. Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed to restore appetite, increase weight, and strengthen the whole system, with the user asserting it helped her regain health and energy.
A turbulent report recounts deaths and injuries from violent events, including a fatal assault and a suspected murder in Galveston. Mentioned are a pending statement from Commissioner Denson Bivona and labor strike talks. Also noted are a suicide in Cle Burns and a murder case in the Bothwell matter in Young County.
Fragmented report mentions London markets and a Mexican campaign against a dam. English politicians and Freland representation in parliament. Hchadorian troops ready to invade Colombia.
Kruger asserts Boers fight for full independence while the Spanive committee studies state institution needs before drafting an appropriation bill. Many politicians are in Austin currently, some with congressional aims.
The report notes a fast time of 208 at the Detbolts tent meet and a 206 second heat mark, along with references to rival horses and trainers. It mentions potential races next week at Point Bronte and a bid to reclaim the crown led by notable entries from Hartford and Syra.
A garbled list of horse names, weights, and odds from Saratoga entries for Mondays races. Includes horses such as Vindurninty Right 122, Wiskey King 110, Bold Kaoleit 10, Nittate 10, Chagen i, Malate Throw 100, and Lady Golliva, with multiple mile and furlong events and varied handicaps.
A series of fragmented lines mention a church meeting at First Prea Dyeteringa, plans for a convenience on Sept 20 and Oct, and local youths or groups like Red Men aiming to establish social ties. Mentions of Willan Kaimer and Dink Dowling Camp suggest small community happenings and gatherings are the focus.
A garbled OCR snippet lists scattered player names and scores such as off Tivoll and Mutohinsem with mentions of Whitmere and Batters. Several fragments read like incomplete game actions and player references, but no coherent event or team result is discernible.
In Dallas a game between Dallas and Waen ended in a heated row and a fight. Police escorted Waen players to a Missouri railway station after tensions rose at a hotel and on the field. Officials halted the contest and a near tragedy was averted as officers intervened.
Reports from Cincinnati and New Orleans detail the day’s baseball action. Cleveland’s defense falters, St Louis wins behind strong pitching, and New Orleans rides Keefe to a victory with key hitters supplying run support. Attendance figures and officiating notes accompany the game summaries.
In August 7 action the Cotton Belt squad fell behind as Palestine won a close game with a 4 to score margin amid a large attendance. The event drew notable crowd and featured a standout performance by a key player for Palestine.
A fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled page item noting a local feature about a cart or worker, with stray letters and unclear names. The readable text offers no concrete events, dates, or entities to anchor a proper summary.
A steamship tragedy near Victoria reports the Trantor sinking after a boiler explosion. Dozens perished, with many passengers from Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria among the dead or missing. Royal Canadian Pacific lines and coast guard efforts are listed, while final tallies and survivor identifications continue.
News from Sheymoy Texas August 15 reports a murderer still at large with posse activity stretching from southwest Grignon to Woodville over 100 miles. Police reinforce precautions, seek special deputies among leading citizens to prevent mob violence as they close in on the suspect.
R Minister Silva distressed by news as Aggie 19 4 forces threaten invasion. Hellilorean troops mass near the Colom bia frontier just north of Quito about a hundred miles. Military threat looms amid unclear motives and regional instability.
A residence at Albany Texas burned last night on Will Street near the W D Bernolde property. The fire involved Hine and Gottrebe items and caused significant damage. Estimated loss stands at 10,000 with insurance coverage.
In Athens Texas burning damaged three small frame structures on the west side of the avenue. One building housed a grocer operated by Jf. Mewebe. The blaze, believed accidental, affected cotton and machinery at nearby Chisholm eight miles northwest, with about 500 pounds in damage and insurance coverage noted. Elapsed time and exact causes remain under inquiry.
A garbled journal entry recalls a night where two individuals were attacked at a place named Kenisee Webwnaliie. Neai Dectit and Neal Venttt are mentioned amid frantic attempts to rescue victims and protect a farmer. The fragmentary text hints at alarm and an urgent response to a deadly event.
A large fire broke out at the Wells-Hingman Takket company warehouse in Traverse City Michigan. Firefighters reported the blaze caused between 100000 and 1500000 dollars in damage with gear and crates burned.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a request for a new trial in a Pett y case in Texas, with a reference to a five year sentence and unclear names or details. The readable text is inconsistent and does not provide definite dates or full party names.
Fragmentary text mentions remedies for rheumatism and a prescription number amid garbled names and phrases. Possible references to a ceremonial rite and votes are unclear but indicate health and procedural notes within an old newspaper fragment.
Reports from Quitochi and Washington describe Ecuador and Colombia amid constitutional turmoil. Generals in Colombia face rebel actions as Ecuadorian leaders back a movement, with naval and expeditionary activity reported along border regions and Caribbean approaches.
The report alleges Colombian and Venezuelan incursions around Curacao and Aruba. It mentions Emilio Vernandes, a former governor, and Castra administration figures defending actions, while a letter from Curacao's authorities hints at collusion. Military tensions rise as details remain unclear and contested.
Roving dispatches quote Mr Kruger and Mr Redmond urging restraint and justice in Ireland while denouncing British proffers to quell unrest. Kruger rejects fear of proclamations and warns against surrendering to British promises. calls for true independence and rebuild of nation. Reports also note global rail and textile labor events and moves in Dublin, London, and Washington.
London and Manchester reports describe a unsettled week with money plentiful yet cautious. Analysts debate possible bank rate cuts while awaiting US demand, gold flows, and South African war impact, amid tentative upward pressure and lingering strike clouds.
Berlin announces government action directing the eastern sector to advance toward a tense border area amid protests and emergency measures. The order targets a strategic waterway with implications for regional stability and security.
An evening shooting near Mienham Texas left several people involved after a clash between groups described as German and colored residents. About twenty shots were fired with injuries reported to a person named Jen Mewer.
A garbled briefing from Buppalo notes a Wednesday protest at a Pop event in Louisiana area and a fatal race track incident in Saratoga. The message references Washington and Columbia officials, a union adoption, and financial concerns tied to a strike.
Swedens leaders and public figures are noted amid chaotic wires from Copenhagen and London while reports from Germin and Guayaquil describe contested votes. The piece references Pope receptions in Rome and military dispatches as major topics across Europe and the Americas.
A fragment notes Greenville council action appointing an independent entity to handle local business activities while flagging ongoing questions about municipal infrastructure and services.
The message alleges dissatisfaction with medical care and references an envelope to SAP J at 210 Alamo Plaza. It notes prior attempts at different therapies and describes persistent symptoms and a request for attention. The text includes unclear details and fragmented phrases.
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